In the Midst of Revelation
We’re in the middle of Mercury Retrograde right now, and I — as always — am feeling it in a Big Way.
April, Not So Foolish
Let me start off by being very clear that I don’t think the pranks played on April Fool’s Day are very funny. By and large, they are mean and rude. And this year we’re all going to start the month on rocky footing as Mercury begins its retrograde dance on the 1st. Ignore that first […]
Altars In My Life
I grew up in a house full of altars. My nominally Catholic mother would probably dispute my calling them that, but every flat surface in the house had a grouping of objects that were special. Candles in unusual holders sat next to the flowering violets and small portraits of family members in the hall. Pottery […]
Travel: Liminal Movement
I’m in a truly liminal travel state for an extended period of time, and — as usual — the universe is offering me some lessons along the way. However, I’m not ready to talk about them yet, being in media res. Then, just a few days ago, a reader asked me what the heck I […]
A Ritual of Healing (Full Moon in Virgo)
Later this week, I’ll be leading a full moon ritual with JaguarMoon Coven. The ritual is one of healing, taking advantage of Virgo’s natural energies. It’s based on the notion that we are all perfect creations in and of ourselves. Sometimes we grow dis-eased (note the distinction of language there) and need reminding of that […]
The Deadend of Avoiding Conflict
Hi, my name is Lisa and I have a bad case of conflict-avoidance.(Hi Lisa)
Self-Blessing
One of the things that distinguishes witchcraft from the religions “of the book” is a belief in our inherent divinity. We don’t see this as a “better than others” position, but as a celebration of our power and connection with, well, everything.
Gathering: Spiritual Nourishment
I love gathering people together under some pretense, and then sitting with them for a delicious meal. This is usually accompanied by a bit of wine and a lot of laughter. Sometimes I think a core part of my spirituality relies on regular gatherings. Which isn’t a bad way to navigate life’s shoals.
Bringing in the New
We all stand on the brink of the new year, the cusp between times. No wonder it seems like a good time to shed the old and welcome the new. Resolutions are made now, drawing on the power of this change time to manifest them. Or that’s the hope. But I urge you to consider […]
Fear and Optimism
My apologies, I meant to post last week, but lost track of time. Does that happen to you during the holiday season? I am generally an optimist — I look for the positive in people and events around me and tend to stay away from making dire predictions. Its part and parcel of being a […]