NOTE: I've put together a post, updating what's been up with my health. Here's the link: Not So Wordless Monday – a breakdown of my body’s breakdown. Thank you to everyone for the messages of encouragement - I wicked appreciate it! On Saturday the 18th of November 2017 at 6:42 am EST, the New/Dark Moon... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Feud Spell by Ellen Dugan
NOTE: Now that my ophthalmologist determined my vision issues are situational and not a sign of impending blindness, I'm feeling much better about being at my keyboard. However, since the blurriness still makes screen time challenging (and triggers headaches), I'm going to be scarce for a bit longer. I do have a ridiculously detailed health... Continue Reading →
Full Hunter’s Moon in Taurus – Simple Rituals and Infographic for November 4th 2017
Rabbit, rabbit! NOTE: The good news - all of my tests so far have come back normal. The bad news - I'm not feeling any better, and still have no idea why. In the next few weeks, I have appointments with an ophthalmologist, neurologist, and cardiologist, so fingers crossed we get to the bottom of... Continue Reading →
Samhain 2017 Simple Rituals and Infographic
Almost everyone knows that Tuesday, October 31st 2017 is Halloween. However, for us pagan folk, it is also Samhain. What does this mean, and what are some ways to celebrate it? I'm so glad you asked! What does "Samhain" mean? Here's a blurb from Celebrating Samhain by Selena Fox Samhain is a festival of the... Continue Reading →
5 Witchy ways to celebrate Halloween
[Originally featured on SheKnows, October 19th, 2015, but I've created a new infographic, included at the bottom of this post.] How to honor life, death and rebirth this Halloween Happy New Year! No, I’m not confused. For witches like me, Halloween — also known as the Sabbat of Samhain — is the beginning of the... Continue Reading →
October 19th 2017 New/Dark Moon in Libra
NOTE - Because the Universe has an amazing sense of humor, I now have a splint on my right hand, and orders from the Urgent Care doc to let my thumb rest and heal. I had a week's worth of posts uploaded & scheduled, so I've connected WP Publicize to auto-share them to Facebook, Twitter,... Continue Reading →
Full Hunter’s Moon in Aries – Simple Rituals and Infographic for October 5th 2017
On Thursday October 5th at 2:41pm (EDT), the Full Hunter's Moon in Aries arrives in my neck of the woods. However, your mileage may vary - be sure to check for your local time HERE. Just when I thought the month couldn't be any cooler (especially with our wedding anniversary on the 7th, and -... Continue Reading →
Mabon 2017 Simple Ritual and infographic
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 →
September 20th 2017 New/Dark Moon in Virgo
On Wednesday the 20th of September 2017 at 3:12 pm EST, the New/Dark Moon in Virgo arrives in my neighborhood. However, your mileage may vary - be sure to check for your local time HERE. What does this mean for you? Here's some information I've put together to help shine some light on this lightless... Continue Reading →
Safe Place Ritual – part of our family bedtime routine for many years
I originally wrote this back in 2015 for a Microblog Monday post. Since I'm still recovering from surgery, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this for Witchy Wednesday. When our three kidlets were little, hubby and I started doing a "Safe Place" ritual at bedtime. A friend gave me a similar... Continue Reading →
Full Harvest Moon in Pisces – September 6th 2017
On Wednesday September 6th, the Full Harvest Moon in Pisces arrives in my neck of the woods. However, your mileage may vary - be sure to check for your local time HERE. To suss out what this means, I once again scoured the interwebz for people more well-versed in astrology than me. Here's a snippet... Continue Reading →
Mostly Wordless Witchy Wednesday – Dragonfly Magic
For the past month or so, I've seen a surprising number of dragonflies hanging out in our yard. While in years past, I'd see two or three darting about, lately I'm seeing groups of six or more. Early in the morning, and late in the afternoon, they throw block parties, and a few dozen will... Continue Reading →