Traditionally, Samhain is the ending of the Pagan and Wiccan year. During this time the final harvests have been brought in and preparations for winter have been made. It is the day when the veils between the realms are the thinnest. Communication between dead loved ones or earth spirits are [ Read More ]
The custom of jack-o’-lanterns made of hollowed out turnips or beets originated in Ireland. As some Irish immigrated to America they began using pumpkins and squash. According to legend, the jack-o’-lantern got its name from a man named Jack, who eluded the devils many attempts to steal his soul. When [ Read More ]
Life happens and it is not always joyous. There are times when we are challenged so much that our soul hurts. This happens for a number of reasons. There could be an ill parent or spouse, money problems, our own health, worries about our children and much, much more. We [ Read More ]
As we enter a darker season, we tend to look back on the year that has passed and what we have and haven’t done – ways we could have helped others, missed acts of kindness and generally a lot of "could have, would have, should have" thoughts arise. For some [ Read More ]
So many times we turn on the television and see a commercial for a show or a preview for a new movie that has something to do with ghosts. However, with no disrespect to Hollywood, what we see in the average horror movie about ghostly encounters does not typically occur [ Read More ]
When I was a little girl I asked my Great-grandmother why we carved pumpkins at Halloween and this is what she told me… A long time ago some people didn’t accept Pagans and Wiccans and we had to hide some of our holidays and celebrations. Halloween is the Pagan holiday [ Read More ]
Self-esteem, like water, seeks to reach the same level. It is why people who like themselves attempt to raise others up with praise and positive feedback, while those who dislike themselves do their best to tear others down. It is this dynamic that causes both stress and healing in the [ Read More ]
Life happens and it is not always joyous. There are times when we are challenged so much that our soul hurts. This happens for a number of reasons. There could be an ill parent or spouse, money problems, our own health, worries about our children and much, much more. We [ Read More ]
We have come around again to a reptile Animal Totem – the Lizard. Like the snake, its skin is soft and smooth to the touch. This is contrary to popular misconception, but nevertheless true. Like the snake, Lizard sheds its skin as it grows so new skin can become exposed. [ Read More ]
Aries Reading: Light up your life with new friends. The energy lately seems to be darkening your world and it is time to do something about it. You can discover pleasure now in the small things of life. A family member could be a bit aloof and difficult to understand. [ Read More ]