Family, Faith, Food... FUN!
It's no surprise to pretty much anyone that I am constantly reevaluating my faith and my belief system, always seeking to improve and learn as much as humanly possible, adapting to fit whatever sings to my heart. I came to the point where I am now after extensive research and soul-seeking, eventually settling in my path as a panentheistic Pagan and witch. I came to this point as a result of … [Read more...]
As I discuss topics in this post that contain at least intensely suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, intense sexual situations, or intense violence, it may have some material that may be unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Discretion is advised. Additionally, if you are or know someone who is a victim of sexual violence, please contact the police or RAINN at their online or … [Read more...]
I feel like such a slump recently. This year has been incredibly busy around here: My job is really picking up, I'm helping my sister and her fiance plan their wedding for the end of this year or so, we're doing a lot of traveling for various reasons (family, vacations, work-related), I've got a side project that is currently in the works, and I've been trying to get out a little more because, … [Read more...]
My mom is a library assistant at an elementary school down in Florida (actually, the same elementary school my siblings and I all attended!), and she's always sending me recommendations for new books and new series. I absolutely adore YA literature, among other genres, and I always find her recommendations to be well worth reading. I know I'll be hitting her up when Matt and I decide to have … [Read more...]
As we discussed a couple days ago, Litha is a time to celebrate the abundance and beauty of the Earth as she is warmed by the light of the sum. Accordingly, the gods and goddesses of this Sabbat particularly emphasize the solar aspect, including pregnant goddesses who have been blessed with fertility. Below is a (very!) short list of recognized sun deities revered around the world. Apollo Apollo … [Read more...]
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in Beltane In A Week! It was a fun week indeed, and an equally fun weekend was spent celebrating the Sabbat.But the festivities don't end there... absolutely not! For those of you local to the MD/DC area, a festival this weekend to honor the Green Man is going on in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Matt and I will be attending to dance the Maypole and … [Read more...]
I fully admit, I am typically not a prayerful person. Perhaps that's a result of being a lapsed Catholic (more about my journey to and through Paganism at a later time) or just because it wasn't the medium of connecting with Spirit that I thought was right for me, but it's not often that I find myself compelled to prayer.When I do, though, there are some prayers that I find comfort and solace in, … [Read more...]
Parental Advisory: Due to the possible explicit nature of this post, it is not recommended for children under the age of 18. I can give you one good reason why Beltane is Matt's favorite holiday, and it's definitely not the food, the rituals, the customs, the history... shoot, it's not even about spring! Not entirely, at least. Beltane is a time of fertility and lusty magick, and Matt gets … [Read more...]
Yesterday we discussed a (very!) brief history of Beltane, but what's some history without a little folklore? The gods, goddesses, and other symbols of Beltane are what really bring this Sabbat to life!The Green ManImagine being in the British Isles, where forests can stretch for miles and miles, and how terrifying it must be to enter that great expanse of woods with nothing but a few hunting … [Read more...]
