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As stated in Doreen Valiente’s classic Wiccan Rede, “When the moon rides at her peak, then your heart’s desire seek.” Now that the sun is beginning to return to earth following the winter solstice, it’s a good time to weave your wishes into reality. If you live in a snowy or cold area of the world, it may feel like the sun will never return. But have no fear: the seasons always change, and we grow both older and wiser with the passing of each year. In many ...
December 18 marks the end of Hanukkah, and with Yule and Christmas on the way, it’s the perfect day to celebrate our bonds and similarities as faith communities and human beings. For this spell, you’ll need five candles of any color in holders. As you light each candle, say one of the following lines and reflect on the connections and promise we have as human beings. For the bonds we share as humans.For the gods both knownand unknown.For the seasons we all share together.For the ...
Today is sacred to the Lord of the Dance, who is portrayed as standing on one foot inside a rayed circle, dancing his cosmic dance of life-death-rebirth. Shiva, whose name means “benevolent” or “favorable,” is a pre-Aryan god. His consort is Parvati, who is also Sita, Uma, and Durga. We are not cultural pirates and we don’t want to steal the gods and practices of other faiths. But we can learn from them. Go outside today and gaze at what the dance of the seasons ...
At this time of year, as we move into what many celebrate as a season of giving, it’s a good time to work magic over ideals of service and altruism. Wash your hands before you begin, using a favorite soap and drying with a clean towel. Admire your hands, envisioning their strength, experience, and wisdom. Using a piece of white paper, write down the great works your hands have done. Perhaps they’ve knit sweaters to keep people warm, cooked meals to nourish others, played music, ...
