This time last year, my grove celebrated the Summer Solstice together. We gave gratitude to the Kindred, to the sun, and to the network of rivers that connect us all in the North Country. We gave an offering of yellow flowers to Manannán mac Lir. This year, I missed my people, my grovemates. We willContinue reading “Socially Distant Summer Solstice”
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Three Things Thursday: Discussing Race in Pagan Spaces, Myths and Monsters, and Stonehenge
Each Thursday, I share three things that I’ve been reading, watching, listening to, or otherwise enjoying. Perhaps they will inspire or help you grow in your own path! Youtuber Discusses Race in Pagan Spaces I recently found Youtuber Benebell Wen. A couple people suggested I check out her content, and I’m so glad I did!Continue reading “Three Things Thursday: Discussing Race in Pagan Spaces, Myths and Monsters, and Stonehenge”
My Summer Plans
It’s interesting to look back to last summer. At this time, we were preparing to make an offer on our home. We were heading into new territory and some of the worst stress I remember experiencing. It was a lesson on patience and austerity, that’s for sure, but it was worth it. Here we are,Continue reading “My Summer Plans”
The Ebb and Flow of Summer Solstice and the New Moon
For me, the Summer Solstice is a time of endings and beginnings. Vacation begins for me and many others in my field. Students go home. Several of my students moved on and I may never see or hear from them again. That was a hard pill to swallow as I had grown especially fond ofContinue reading “The Ebb and Flow of Summer Solstice and the New Moon”
Summer Solstice: On Rivers, Under the Moon, and In the Garden
My Summer Solstice celebration started on Saturday. We woke early and headed to Alexandria Bay for Family Day at Boldt Castle. We had to stand in a long line to purchase boat tickets first as the castle is on an island. It was a bright, sunny day… Standing and waiting was exhausting and uncomfortable, butContinue reading “Summer Solstice: On Rivers, Under the Moon, and In the Garden”
Gratitude for Summer’s Harvest
Ok, everyone, it’s officially summer in my point of view! Solstice be damned; the actual start of summer is when I taste my first, local strawberry. That happened a few days ago. First, I collected a few wild strawberries at my childhood home. Of course, the plants are few and far between, making ripe andContinue reading “Gratitude for Summer’s Harvest”
Get Out and Enjoy the Sun on the Summer Solstice
Last night, I joined some of my grovies from Northern Rivers as guests for Kripalu Yoga Center’s Summer Solstice celebration. It was a very different and eclectic ritual style, but it was good-natured and fun. It’s important to the group to show support for the Yoga Center as they have been very welcoming to us.Continue reading “Get Out and Enjoy the Sun on the Summer Solstice”
A Quiet Summer Solstice
I watched the sun rise from my bedroom window Solstice morning, babe at breast. No drumming or whooping, just contentment and silent prayers of thanks for the sun. And what a gorgeous, sunny day it was! We had a busy time planned with family so I decided to observe the holiday simply. Next weekend comes theContinue reading “A Quiet Summer Solstice”
Summer Solstice 2013 – A Time of New Beginnings in Northern Rivers Protogrove!
Some personal reflections on Northern Rivers’ recent Summer Solstice ritual. Weretoad and I were so excited to surprise our grovies and show up with Baby Bee! Summer Solstice 2013 – A Time of New Beginnings in Northern Rivers Protogrove!.
My First Ever Family Summer Solstice
Everything was ready for our trip to Muin Mound Grove and our Summer Solstice celebration. We were going to make clay suns in honor of the sky fire. I already had some ideas for my design. We plucked herbs from our garden to place on the Arimid mantle during the rite. Weretoad and I were excitedlyContinue reading “My First Ever Family Summer Solstice”
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