Category: pagan
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Starcat’s Favorites: High Summer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! According to me, at least. Although, like some people who struggle around the winter holidays, missing loved ones, I’ve been missing my Dad a lot this summer. I thought I’d be relatively okay until the milestones coming up in the fall, but no, not really. I had…
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On Receiving Authentic Guidance
I’m reading a compilation of channeled writings by Alice A. Bailey, called Ponder on This. It’s fascinating stuff. Bailey was part of the Theosophical movement of the early 20th century. As the friend who loaned it to me noted, I don’t believe all of the things I’m reading in this book. But there are plenty…
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Imbolc Blessings!
Imbolc, sometimes called Candlemas, celebrates the turning point from winter to spring. Here in New England, the nights are still long and the weather is cold, though the days grow longer and a bit lighter. It’s the time when we plant the seeds of the spiritual work we want to pursue this year. We carefully…
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Starcat’s Favorites: Snowy Days
I know, I know, I make no secret about winter being my least favorite season. I understand that many people dread snowy days because they have to move all that snow around. I’m blessed to live with three strong men who deal with the snow moving, and thus I don’t have to do it myself.…
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Starcat’s Favorites: Transforming
As I write this, it’s snowing. It’s windy and cold outside. Just two days ago, it was sunny and in the 60s. Luckily I know better than to think winter is done with us, at least here in Maine. It’s not just the weather, but the energy tides as well. I’m still in the “creative…
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The Elements, Part 5: Spirit
The element of Spirit is the ethereal combination of all the other elements. It is the very energy which comprises our entire cosmos. Spirit encompasses all that we can see, and the mysteries which are unseen to our mortal eyes. Spirit resides in the center, but also pervades the entire circle of life. It is…
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Starcat’s Favorites: Autumn and Community
I’m loving the energies of autumn coming in. Can you feel it? This week’s Parallel PlayDate had a theme of community. I based the guided meditation and writing prompt on some reading I’d been doing on forests. Until fairly recently, scientists had thought the trees in a forest competed for resources. But it’s not true!…
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Are You In the Autumn Groove?
Happy Autumnal Equinox, also known as Mabon! Fall has officially arrived. Fall is associated with the element of water. Last night I led an online ritual that was focused on both water and Mabon, and the two energies worked well together. We invoked Yemaya, mother of the sacred waters. I’ve been working with Her for…
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Starcat’s Favorites: Road Trips
Late summer means… a road trip! This time to upstate New York, where we’re taking in a Dead & Company concert, then exploring the Finger Lakes area. As well as lounging by the pool! I love road trips. They’re like a longer version of an artist’s date, with lots of inspiring new input for the…
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Starcat’s Favorites: Taking Time Off
When you work for yourself, especially when you’re doing something you truly love that’s part of your calling, taking time off can be a bit tricky. It’s hard to get away. I mean, my work is so fun! Sure, I have time during my work days to take a walk in the woods or have…