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I was well through and done with the maiden life phase and into the mother phase before I discovered Wicca. Now, as a grandmother, I am experiencing the transition from mother to crone. In reality, these roles may not be as simple as the triad implies. At ninety-plus years old, my own mother is the genuine crone of our family. My daughter is no longer a maiden, but a young mother. My granddaughter is not yet a maiden. Pause and reflect today on the particular phase of life you inhabit. Are you ...
It is the custom in many countries to name their homes and properties. Some names are amusing (“Upson Downs”), some are geographic (“Riverside Manor”), and some are charming (“Rose Cottage”). Information about the residents may be in a name, like “La Maison des Belles Femmes,”which means the house of beautiful women. Whether you share the name of your residence with the world in the shape of a plaque or signpost or keep it private for the family ...
Both the sun and Venus are now in Cancer, making this the perfect time for love and emotional healing magic. It’s also a good time to do cleansing work related to emotions and current and past negative relationships, and to do shielding work related to our emotional body. Not only are many people feeling a bit raw at this time, but they are leaning on close friends and family for support. Cast this spell to shield your emotional body so you can remain strong at this time. Hold a piece of ...
Historically there was only one time every year when Vesta’s temple was open to the public: during the festival of Vestalia, held from June 7–15. Even then, only females were permitted to enter, and they had to petition for blessings on behalf of the rest of their family and household. Thankfully, these days most of the progressive pagan community has moved beyond such gender segregation, so let’s all take the opportunity today to honor this goddess of hearth and home. For ...
