Explore, Teach, Volunteer
There hasn’t been as much blogging this week, as I’ve been busy, well, doing stuff. So I thought, as promised in my post about this year’s goals, that I’d give you an update. In particular, lately I’ve been combining my goals regarding exploring spirituality and giving back. I really enjoy volunteering in the Pagan community. […]
Manifesting
Earth is the element most closely associated with manifesting. Manifesting could also be called creating, or fulfilling your goals. When you want something in your life, whether it is a material thing such as a house or a new iPod, or perhaps a love relationship, or your Master’s degree, or something more abstract such as […]
The Elements, Part 1: Earth
The element of Earth reveals our connection with the land. Earth’s direction is North, and its time is winter and midnight. The colors of Earth are dark and restful: chocolate brown, forest green, deep black like the night sky. Giant mountains, mighty trees, and burrowing creatures sing to us the slow, patient song of Earth. […]
Teaching the Elements
Last spring I took the Elements of Magic class from two wonderful Reclaiming teachers who are bringing these teachings to Maine. I’ve been a Pagan for 20 years, and I’ve attended one of Reclaiming’s witch camps (in 2005). The Reclaiming philosophy and approach, founded by Starhawk in San Francisco many years ago and expanded by […]
A Thriving Community
We had a wonderful Winter Solstice celebration last night. It’s been an annual event for several years, complete with a ritual, a bonfire that stays burning all night as we keep vigil, drumming, and a big potluck feast. Everything was so beautiful. Quester built an archway into the circle (between two of the young oaks) […]
Our 12 Days of Solstice
Tomorrow night is our Yule celebration. I imagine we’ll have something like: 12 drummers grooving,11 singers piping,10 logs in the firepit, 9 families chatting, 8 o’clock gift exchange, 7 late arrivals, 6 inches of snow, 5 excited dogs, 4 calls for directions, 3 bowls of punch, 2 hiding kittens, and a big feast in the […]
Busy Elves
Oh, how I wish I could discuss and describe the various creative projects I’m working on this week. Alas, many of my friends and family are readers of this blog, so that will have to wait until after the gifts have been given! Of course, I’ve already mentioned the cutout cards. And there is cooking […]
Drumming at the Edge of Winter
Last night BlackLion and I drummed for a Pagan benefit performance honoring the Winter Solstice, called “The Longest Night.” The performances, which were excellent, consisted of dramatic readings of prose and poetry, storytelling, dancing and a sing-along. As Feline Drummers, we drummed before the official start of the show and during the intermission. I had […]