The Great Wheel of the Witch’s year has turned once more and we find ourselves held within the magick of creation itself. The Sabbatt of Beltane celebrates the sacred union of the God and Goddess and the potential for new life that is held in that act. The Goddess is the Maiden of Spring who is ready to take a lover. And, the God is the Youth, strong and potent in his fecundity. His gifts are those of the strengthening of the solar energies and, Hers are the response as lover and fertile womb for the quickening of new life.
Beltane is a joyous celebration of life, passion and the desire for the one to become two. It is a celebration of partnership and the sharing of the fires of new life that move throughout the realms of creation in all of its forms. We circle round the Maypole, the…
Since I have been home with the Shelter in Place directive, I have been re-reading some of my favorite books. Recently I pulled T. Thorn Coyle‘s book Kissing the Limitless, off the shelf and as always when I read her writings I begin to think more deeply about my own practice. More specifically, thinking of my response to the posed questions of:
“What has set me on this Path? Why am I choosing to do this work?”
Neither of these questions has easy answers and the very nature of their query is one that should change and evolve in accord with the practice we are called to at any given time. But, there is also a certain clarity of purpose that reveals itself through answering the call to service.
If I look beyond the superficial answer, there is no one thing that pulled me in this spiritual direction versus another. I have always been a seeker and have taken many diverse roads; all respectively at some point interweaving with one another and then moving away from their centers of commonality creating new paths to be explored.
The analogy of feeling a “coming home” having affirmed my steps along this path is both true and vague, for this is not a place I have ever left. From a greater perspective, I feel that the collective energies of humanity propel those who choose to listen to the wisdom of the quiet places of inner guidance and stir within a deep longing to contribute positively and effectively.
And, because of this longing, it is no longer a point of “why” I do this work. It is the natural outcome~ and is as organic as breathing. Once connected to this flow and breath of humanity and conscious thought and action, opportunities abound to integrate the practice you have established, the flowers or spiritual wisdom you have collected along the way and the ever-changing quality of service you may offer.
The more intention and focus that is spent in deepening your personal connection to your Divine Self and striving towards a place of balance and union between your human and Divine natures, the more clearly you can see along the Path.
So, in harmony with the energies of Beltane I am feeling the longing to consummate the union of these energies within myself. I am filled with yearning to quicken the twin flames of passion and quintessential LIFE and enliven the seeds of renewed dedication in walking my spiritual Path.
May your life be blessed by the Spirit and longing of youth. May it be vibrant with the Fires of Life. And, may you always be open to the expression of Love and ripe with potential for growth.
I have read and reviewed several of Arin Murphy-Hisock’s books and have always found them useful and relevant in both content and presentation. This title is no different in that statement but all the more important during these times of uncertainty and the challenges of COVID-19.
Protection Spells: Clear Negative Energy, Banish Unhealthy Influences, And Embrace Your Power is an invitation to step into our power and use the magick that we know and trust to move with more confidence and strength in the months ahead. This statement is the first paragraph of the Introduction and I cannot think of any that speak more to our current situation.
…Whether you are seeking to protect your emotional well-being, reinforce your confidence, or find some…
Ritual is a core component of my mundane and magickal practice. So, I was thrilled to come across this article in a magazine I subscribe to- Spirituality and Health. Take a look and see what May inspire you….
Whatever ideas or illusions we have about what we can and cannot control in our lives have been shattered. Here are some ways we can bring some light into this moment of darkness.
A Serenity Ritual for Powerlessness
Growing up, my mother always said the serenity prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Although neither of us is religious, it always comforted me, especially in times when I felt like life was spiraling out…
This writing is a reposting of what was published in my Sage Woman Blog several years ago. You will also note that it speaks to the Winter. Although we are moving towards the warmth of May, I felt the intentions and observations expressed then are useable now as we strive to emerge from this time of separation and feeling less than empowered…
I call to the wild The soft The brutal The power within. I move with grace And strength My blade readied To pierce the veils Of the unjust. I speak my words I create and I destroy Each an expression Of my true nature. I run in the woods I fly in the stormy skies I stalk my prey in the stone Constructs of the civilized. I am relentless I am beauty I am the reflection Of all that is of the light And…
Join me for the first in a series of videos using poetic rune as the vehicle of working for devotion and intention during the Full Moon lunation.
Each month’s Full Moon will focus on practical application of the astrological mantle in a simple and brief span of 5 minutes. Nothing, other than yourself and your heartfelt intention is required.
Shamanic Wisdom for Invoking the Sacred in Everyday Life by Sandra Ingerman
ISBN:978-1683641490, Sounds True, 216pp., 2018
Although I do not follow a Shamanic path, I have long been a fan of Sandra Ingerman’s work ad fold much of her teachings into the practice and teachings I offer to my coven mates and students. I particularly enjoyed this book as a reader friendly and generic template for incorporating ceremony into any practice.
The Book of Ceremony by Sandra Ingerman reminds us that our focus is often distracted as we attempt to recreate or analyze ancient teachings and wisdom and that the most important piece in ceremony is our intention and desire to affect change. The approach to ceremony that Sandra uses guides the reader towards healthy expressions of emotions that could otherwise become more negative energy feeding situations in which we feel helpless.
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