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For many of us, fall unofficially starts in August and makes itself officially known in September. In several parts of the Northern Hemisphere, we are delighted to see hues of amber, red, and orange as the scenery changes around us and the air starts to get just a bit crisper. September is such a wonderful month to relish in the delights of fall. It's when school starts again and we have the fall equinox, and it's a gentle reminder that we have one more month left of "Spooky Season." So today, ...
With the fall equinox close at hand, the theme of balance is in the universe. Light and dark are moving toward equality. The next several days are the perfect time to evaluate the balance in your own life. Open yourself to the balance theme with this quick meditative working in tree pose. If you are unfamiliar, a quick "tree pose" internet search will bring up images for this yoga pose, which is all about a strong base, stability, and balance. The leg that remains on the ground is your base. ...
Today we celebrate the first official harvest of the season. It is a time to celebrate the abundance you have gathered. Whether this is the fruits of your garden or the fruits of a harvest in other areas of your life, now is the time to celebrate and be thankful for all you have achieved so far this year. Create a small collage with pictures, words, statements, sigils, stickers, or anything that represents your achievements for the year. This will need to be placed on your altar or in another ...
This fun rite is usually done around Oestara/Alban Eilir/Spring Equinox or the Christian celebration of Easter. Children can participate, too. Before boiling the eggs, bless the water by using a wand or athame dipped into the pot and saying: All who eat thereof are hereby blessed. Boil white eggs, then remove them from the pot. When the eggs are dry and have cooled, use a white or colorless wax crayon to inscribe sigils on each of them. These symbols can be runes, ogham letters, planetary ...
