If you haven’t read Sara Ann Lawless’ latest, revealing post, you really must. It’s called “So Long, and Thanks for All the Abuse: A History of Sexual Trauma in the Pagan Community.” It’s long, raw, and has the potential to trigger. If you are up to reading it, I highly recommend it out of necessity.Continue reading “Macha Calls”
Tag Archives: Goddesses
On Preschool Offerings and Dark Places
The actual Autumn Equinox felt more like Summer’s last gasp. The leaves were changing, but the heat was intense for September in Upstate NY. It makes me glad that my grove decided to celebrate a week later. Yesterday was perfect. The air was finally cool; the wind had a bite. The sun shined through flocksContinue reading “On Preschool Offerings and Dark Places”
“Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess” – A Review
This post has been on my to-do list forever. Those who have followed me for awhile know that I haven’t been updating as regularly. Blame motherhood. Thank goodness for spring break! First, a disclaimer – I did not buy this book. I won this directly from the author as part of a publication giveaway! IContinue reading ““Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess” – A Review”
Drumming Awake the Horse
I put many things on the back-burner after having my daughter. Attending drum circles at the Kripalu Yoga and Wellness Center was one such thing because it’s meant for adults. The purpose of their monthly circles is to trance, and most of us know that kids do not mix well with that practice. My husbandContinue reading “Drumming Awake the Horse”
Bealtaine with my Grovies
Here are some highlights from Northern Rivers Protogrove’s recent Bealtaine celebration. It was magical!
Happy Galentine’s Day to the Dear Women in my Life
This may seem frivolous to some. Like Valentine’s day, love between lady friends should be celebrated all year. However, unlike the love between romantic partners, especially that shared by people who see each other every day, it can be hard to express fondness for people who have become distant through the complications of life. WorkContinue reading “Happy Galentine’s Day to the Dear Women in my Life”
My Shrine to Airmed
Last year, I felt called to begin building a shrine to honor Airmed. For those who are unfamiliar with her, she is an Irish Goddess – one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Along with her brother, Miach, and her father, Dian Cecht, she helped to heal the other Tuatha Dé Danann. The King of the TuathaContinue reading “My Shrine to Airmed”
Death and Suffering in the Forest
Originally, Northern Rivers Protogrove was going to meet today for a workshop and discussion. That’s going to be rescheduled, but it gave me some free time to engage with Druidism in other ways. I did something I’ve not felt up to in months – I took a walk in the forest. That’s right! It’sContinue reading “Death and Suffering in the Forest”
The Cailleach and Deer
The Cailleach’s attendant animals are herds of deer and shaggy goats. Mr. McKay thinks that this militates against the idea that she was a goddess of winter, and he would place her as a deer-divinity, who belonged to a people in the hunting stage of existence, the cult of the deer having been superseded byContinue reading “The Cailleach and Deer”
Author M. A. Phillips 