Friday September 22 2017, Mabon, aka the Fall Equinox and the official start of Autumn, arrives. What does this mean, and what are some ways to celebrate it? I'm so glad you asked! Wait a sec - I thought "Mabon" was a naughty word! I had no idea there was a bit of controversy in... Continue Reading →
MM – Frozen Wishes
While this isn't the first morning there's been frost on the ground, today was the first time I was able to hobble around outside with my camera. I decided to call this one, Frozen Wishes. *grin* "Not sure what #MicroblogMondays is? Read the inaugural post which explains the idea and how you can participate too."... Continue Reading →
WW – Complete Home Cleaning Spell by Ellen Dugan
Here in New England, the time is ripe for some fall cleanup. While I'm still not "broom ready" thanks to ongoing knee issues, I decided to check Llewellyn for a home cleaning spell for future use. I really like this Complete Home Cleansing by Ellen Dugan. While she specifically created it for the waxing moon... Continue Reading →
WW – Wheel of the Year Mabon Ritual
For Ostara, way back in March 2015 (serendipitously, the seasonal bookend to tomorrow's Mabon), I started putting together graphics for my Witchy Wednesday posts. I did them for each "spoke" on the Wheel of the Year, as well as the Full and New/Dark moons. The idea was to get myself back in a magical frame... Continue Reading →
WW – Mabon aka Fall Equinox 2016
Next Thursday marks the official start of Autumn. I had no idea there was a bit of controversy in Pagan circles about the "proper" name for this particular occasion until last year, when a Facebook post by Christopher Penczak got me Googling. However, when all is said and done, I have no problem using Mabon... Continue Reading →
FF – I heart Autumn
I'm going to let another New England native do the talking for me about the beauties of Autumn. "Besides the Autumn poets sing A few prosaic days A little this side of the snow And that side of the Haze — A few incisive Mornings — A few Ascetic Eves — Gone — Mr. Bryant’s... Continue Reading →
FF – I heart Snoopy
I'm taking a break from stalking social media, looking for pictures/video of the event that our eldest is currently attending, to bring you this super short Snoopy Fandom Friday. Today is the 65th anniversary of the Peanuts strip being published for the first time, with the beloved beagle making an appearance two days later. From... Continue Reading →