Our coven celebrates February 2 as Candlemas, following the custom of our parent Tradition; it is known by many other names, however – Brigidh, Imbolc, Oimelg, and others. The word Imbolc is said to derive from the Old Irish Imbolg meaning in the … Continue reading →
Blessed Lunasa, Lugnasadh, or oh, fuck it, Lammas for those who observe the Northern Hemisphere Wheel. For those elsewhere, or otherwise non-observant, Happy 1 August. 😜
Whether it’s Midsummer or Midwinter where you are, may your Solstice Moment be still. https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/june-solstice.html
Beltane always holds a special place in my heart, it’s the anniversary of my formal initiation into the Craft, back in 1973, in the Georgian Tradition of Wicca. This year, I’m traveling on Beltane Eve, flying back from a writers … Continue reading →
Levy Dew http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levy-Dew “Levy-Dew”, also known as “A New Year Carol”, or “Residue”, is a British folk song of Welsh origin traditionally sung in New Year celebrations. The song was set to music by Benjamin Britten in 1936. It is … Continue reading →
Today we are preparing for the 30th birthday celebration for Lady Raven and Moondancer’s youngest, Kodama. Her party will be on a mermaid theme, and she has invited several of her oldest friends to join in. Hopefully, the rain will … Continue reading →
In the western liturgical year, Lady Day is the traditional name in some English speaking countries of the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March), known in the 1549 Prayer Book of Edward VI and the 1667 Book of Common Prayer … Continue reading →
Then Wheel has turned; some call it Imbolg, Candlemas, Oimelc, Brighid’s Day, the Feast of Lights, Groundhog’s Day. It’s the time of year when we can really discern that the light has returned. Longer days,depite the snows and rains. Animals … Continue reading →
Halloween is just over a week from now. It’s odd, to not be making preparations for coven feast, and decorating the covenstead, but those activities have been in abeyance for the last few years. Life happens, as they say. As … Continue reading →
Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home! All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker**, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God’s own temple, come; Raise the … Continue reading →
