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Imbolc Festivities

After a very long graduate class, my husband and I drove down to Syracuse to celebrate Imbolc with my grovies at Muin Mound Grove. I was delighted to make at least half of the business meeting*. Since I wasn’t able to make the Winter Solstice gathering, I was extra glad to see everyone yesterday. CandeeContinue reading “Imbolc Festivities”

Keeping the Flame

I’m keeping Brighid’s flame tonight. I did not attempt trancing. Instead I decided do some cleaning and crafting. I keep a small altar dedicated to Brighid over my stove and it was looking a bit frightful. Tonight seemed perfect for cleaning it in her name. I even cleaned the walls. In addition to the candle,Continue reading “Keeping the Flame”

Angry Witches Cast Spells To Protest Romanian Taxes : NPR

Angry Witches Cast Spells To Protest Romanian Taxes : NPR.

Ritual Growth

I performed my solitary, weekly ritual last night. It was invigorating. I feel more and more competent with each working. I feel my relationship with the Kindreds strengthening. I feel the energy more strongly, especially when I open the gates. I feel it most powerfully when I do this alone. It’s never very dramatic inContinue reading “Ritual Growth”

New Years Scrooges?

I’ve seen a lot of people making pessimistic remarks about the New Year. I’m not referring to such comments as, “2010 sucked. Glad it’s over!” Some people have genuinely unfortunate years. While it’s true that most people don’t even know who Janus is and why it’s significant that the first month of the year isContinue reading “New Years Scrooges?”