Tag Archives: nature

The Wheel of Fortune or the Wheel of the Year?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

(I’m late with my new moon article on divination again; I apologize. The piece I was writing for that decided to grow into something bigger, so in its place I have slightly expanded on this snippet from a lesson I … Continue reading →

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Shout-outs via the Humane Society

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association awarded Dr. Lori Pasternak  its Direct Practitioner of the Year award. Dr. Pasternak works at the Helping Hands clinic in Richmond, VA, a low-cost surgical and dental clinic. I’ve taken animals to Helping Hands … Continue reading →

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Irene: with continuing updates

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Dear all, Spouse and I are putting our final preparations in place. We expect to have no problems riding the storm out, but just in case, I’ll use this post as an information center and will post updates every few … Continue reading →

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This is what climate change looks like

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

This is what climate change looks like in my neighborhood right now. This tree is in a very well-maintained commercial area and has an automatic sprinkler in its bed. It’s still not getting enough water, and after the record high … Continue reading →

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Kore and the Eleusinian Mysteries: A Tarot Spread to Encounter Persephone

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

I’ve finished Level 2 of my studies with the Order of the White Moon! Here’s my goddess project for this level. It’s also in the OWM Goddess Gallery with images. The rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries centered on the worship … Continue reading →

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Meditation Moment: Washed Away

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

If meditating in motion wasn’t really your thing, here’s another approach to meditation that also takes advantage of summer’s more temperate weather! Most of what I wrote about in terms of beginning meditation was about how to reduce your distractions: … Continue reading →

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My plant as an altar

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Hecate has written passionately piece about how her garden can be an intensely demanding lover, especially right now, when it never stops needing her attention, and the relationship, I can only imagine, is sweaty and exhausting, and I hope satisfying. … Continue reading →

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Grounding and Centering: The Tree of Life

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

This is a common visualization exercise; it’s common because it’s a simple and effective way to begin to relax and be present in the moment. Here’s my version of it, which gives you an idea of how you can lead … Continue reading →

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Recognition

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

I saw a deer and a great blue heron on Teddy Roosevelt Island yesterday, and both encounters felt like a form of recognition. I hadn’t visited the island for several days, and really needed to refresh my spirit with some … Continue reading →

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CIRCLE Magazine publishes TRI cleanup piece

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

The Summer 2011 issue of CIRCLE Magazine features an article I wrote about the cleanup on Teddy Roosevelt Island! CIRCLE Magazine, published by Circle Sanctuary, has a regular feature called Eco Magic that highlights Pagan interactions with the ecosphere. The … Continue reading →

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