Category Archives: Pagan

Balancing, moving to the light

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

This week the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about striking down DOMA and Prop 8 in favor of marriage equality. I concentrated some of my Ostara work on this subject, and I will be taking part in an interfaith … Continue reading →

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Ostara salt scrub

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Happy Ostara! I haven’t developed this into a full ritual yet, but here’s an idea you might try: an Ostara salt scrub. Why not try a little “spring cleaning” on your body as well as around the house? Seriously, though, … Continue reading →

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Landbase whispers: Spring is here

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

My landbase told me that spring arrived last Tuesday. On Monday, I was walking in the rain, and I thought about something Michael Smith mentioned at Sacred Space, alluding to the way a religion that recognizes the divine immanent in … Continue reading →

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Sandy the Snurricane (updated: all safe)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Update, Tuesday noon: We’re safe and sound; the worst of the storm has passed, and although there are still significant flooding risks tonight, that’s unlikely to affect us much. (Key safety tip: knowing when the full moon is and how … Continue reading →

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Virginia recognizes me as clergy!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

My reapplication today was successful! The Arlington County Court has officially granted me authorization to perform marriages. The process was not entirely painless. Once again, the person who handles the paperwork – I’m not sure if she’s a secretary or … Continue reading →

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Authors you want to love, but can’t

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

I’ve been reading more Dion Fortune as part of my research. She’s an intriguing author. I want to like her work, I really do. But I can’t. There’s not a whole lot of magical fiction, and she writes it pretty … Continue reading →

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Mabon Apples and Honey

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Wishes for a sweet year to be born from this harvest season: apples and honey. My apple showed me a perfect little pentacle when cut. May it be so for you! (Photo by the blogger; please link back here if … Continue reading →

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Mabon: Jewels and Fruit

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Grounding and centering. I breathe in, and out. I sink my roots down, deeper, deeper. Breathe. Sink. Breathe. Sink. When I am grounded, deep in the dark, I find the Mother. I spread my hands before her, and my tears … Continue reading →

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A 9/11 challenge

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Healing takes time. I’ve lost a member of my immediate family (although not to violence), so I understand some of that first-hand. Grieving takes time, and it’s never enough time. I’m glad that in some ways the pain of Sept … Continue reading →

Posted in ethics, Pagan

Homophones for Pagans: Updated

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

In the spirit of the back-to-school season, here’s seven (updated: eight) words Pagans often struggle with. I seriously considered calling this The Dacne of the Sneasos: [Tiffany looked at the title below the illustration.] “‘The Dacne of the Sneasos’?” she … Continue reading →

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