Spring Equinox – Author M. A. Phillips

Looking Forward to the New Year

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”

The Spring Equinox

The end of March is hardly how I imagine spring. Never the less, the Spring Equinox generally falls around March 21st every year (Freeman 71). In Upstate New York, snow can cling to existence until mid April. It is chilly, mucky, and gray – hardly what one considers spring-like weather. Yet I’ve grown to shrug off this more cynicalContinue reading “The Spring Equinox”

A Relaxed Spring Ritual

I am so blessed to have a husband who is willing to have rituals with me despite his lack of religion. There are even days, like today, where I feel “out of it” and it’s him encouraging me to do the things I value so highly. I’ve been feeling congested all day as well asContinue reading “A Relaxed Spring Ritual”

Spring and Reiki

Happy spring! Yesterday was the Vernal Equinox and I went down to Utica for a reiki workshop led by friend and reiki master Imagickat. This was her first class on reiki and the first time she’s given attunements. I must admit, before the class I knew very little about reiki. She’s given me reiki treatmentsContinue reading “Spring and Reiki”

Spring is Coming

I heard geese today! That’s a sure sign of spring! It feels so comfortable outside. I love these transitionary moments. I can feel the energy and the potential in the air. Things are stirring. Life is stirring. In other news, I finally attended a CUUPS meeting. It was held in the Watertown UU (Huge, lovelyContinue reading “Spring is Coming”