I do consider Samhain to be the beginning of my spiritual year, but I also cannot deny the status quo in regards to modern society. Generations have looked to the point between December and January as the threshold to a new year and the continual existence of all. I can’t deny the power associated withContinue reading “Looking Forward to the New Year”
Category Archives: Muin Mound
Personal Religion
Ireland has captured my imagination, for better or for worse. A few years earlier, I never would have believed that I would be seriously studying Irish lore, Irish history, considering learning the Irish language, and worshiping the Irish Gods. A few years ago, the Irish Gods were “the strange Gods with even stranger names.” In a society thatContinue reading “Personal Religion”
Lughnasadh
As July ends, numerous Pagans are mentally, spiritually, and in some cases physically preparing for Lughnasadh. On or around August first, many of us stop to remember the bounty of the summer and give thanks. Some of us stop and remember the holiday’s namesake – Lugh. Lughnasadh is a feast in honor of Lugh and his fosterContinue reading “Lughnasadh”
Samhain Snow
I woke up this morning, opened the bedroom curtains, and beheld my first snow of the year. You can see it just starting to frost the Earth in the photo below. I find it appropriate, somehow. The ancient Celts saw Samhain as the end of the light half of the year – the summer monthsContinue reading “Samhain Snow”
Busy Busy
Life has been so busy recently. Since Pagan Pride Day, I feel like my schedule has been full of non-stop action. Work, two equinox celebrations, Pagan meetings, more work, car hunting, grocery shopping, cleaning, pot lucks, Dungeons and Dragons … I feel like, even when I have a spare moment, I don’t have the energyContinue reading “Busy Busy”
My Autumn Equinox: Part Two
Last night, I celebrated the Autumn Equinox with my grove. I had a lovely time and, as always, am grateful to the grove organizer and his wife for their hospitality. Every time I go I feel closer to my grovies. It feels more and more like family. We started off harvesting some grape vinesContinue reading “My Autumn Equinox: Part Two”
My Autumn Equinox: Part One
Yesterday I talked about what the Autumn Equinox means to me. Now I’m going to share with you some of what I’ve been doing to celebrate it! I’ve started to collect twigs from specific trees to create small ogham staves. So far I’ve started luis/rowan and dair/oak. I’m proud of them so far! Here theyContinue reading “My Autumn Equinox: Part One”
Just a Few Things
1) Here’s an interesting if brief article on “spiritual blockage.” 2) The incessant coughing I have is apparently caused by seasonal allergies – something that I’ve never officially been diagnosed with until now. Bugger all. I was always so happy to be in the minority of adults who didn’t have to deal with allergies. WhyContinue reading “Just a Few Things”
Chant Help
Four or five years ago, when I was feeling my way through Wicca and eclectic Paganism, I was feeling “chant envy.” Several of my Pagan friends knew more chants than me. They could all spontaneously break out in chant and everyone knew the words… I felt left out so I went on a chant huntContinue reading “Chant Help”
Some Developments
1) As stated earlier, I’m an official member of Muin Mound Grove. That means I can plan rituals and run for office. So, I am running for grove secretary – unopposed. LOL Our current secretary is going to be the new Senior Druid since the old one is MIA. Some of you who know meContinue reading “Some Developments”
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