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As silly as it may sound, there's something both magical and therapeutic about plunging your hands into the soil. First of all, it reaffirms your link with the Earth and increases your capacity for walking between the worlds equally. It also provides a link to the collective consciousness of everyone who has ever tread that piece of ground. Just as important, though, it stabilizes the psyche and allows you to see everything in a new light—a brighter light—a light in which solutions are found, problems are solved, and fresh starts abound. And after the dormancy of Winter, that's something we can all use. Dorothy Morrison, author of Bud, Blossom, & Leaf, shares gardening rituals for affirmation and growth.

I always look forward to Spring; in fact, it never arrives quickly enough to suit me. After the long, cold Winter, I can hardly wait to throw open the windows, breathe fresh air, and feel the sunshine on my face. Just the thought of it makes me want to laugh and play and act like a child again. And...okay, I'll admit it: It makes me want to dig in the dirt.As silly as that may sound coming...

No matter who we are or where we live, the Yuletide season is something we all look forward to. As worthy of celebration as the Winter Solstice is, though, doing so often presents its own set of problems in the form of time and money. Dorothy Morrison illustrates how to celebrate the Yuletide season without losing your mind--or your life savings, for that matter.

Ah, the Yuletide season! No matter who we are or where we live, it's something we all look forward to. And why not? When it comes to the Winter Solstice, cultural differences don't matter. Language isn't a barrier. And neither is the fact that the traditions with which we commemorate this festival are as varied as the celebrants themselves. That's because it's a time of light...

Magic. For some, the word conjures visions of a genie in a bottle, a wand with endless powers and maybe even a cackling old hag stirring up a pot of who-knows-what beneath a moonlit sky. But for the modern practitioner, the word evokes an entirely ...

Celebrate the changing of the seasons and the beauty and power of the Moon, the Stars, and the Sun. Written by a Witch who has spent many years teaching the Craft of Wicca to newcomers, The Craft is an accessible introductory guide that presents ...

A Book of Shadows is a Witch’s personal collection of spells, symbols, ritual guidelines, and personal notes. As useful as it is to have a guidebook of this sort, it is often difficult to know where to begin compiling your own Book of Shadows, and ...

Author Dorothy Morrison signing copies of her new book The Craft, at INATS West 2001 in Denver. ...

Llewellyn author Dorothy Morrison gives a Tarot reading at BookExpo America 2001 in Chicago using the Nigel Jackson Tarot. ...

Every spring, the raw power of each Element works its magic on a seed, and Nature’s creative cycle begins anew. Your own magic and spellwork can flourish and grow when you plant, tend, and harvest your own herbs and flowers for magical use. It’s ...

Kristin Madden and I have been friends for a long time. Over the years, we’ve shared ideas, laughter and secrets. We’ve shared festival venues, cabins and the adventures that doing so always brings. We also have a mutual respect for each other’s ...

From Everyday Sun Magic by Dorothy Morrison Materials 1 sheet of white paper 1 yellow candle Pen or pencil On the paper, draw a personal “life map” with the date of your birth in the lower left-hand corner, the present date close to the center, and the goal most close to your heart in the upper right-hand corner. Then use the space between the present date and your goal to write...