Lammas: Time to Honor Self and Sun

Whether you're in the midst of a creative high or low, Lammas is an auspicious time to pause, measure, and appreciate your journey. Lammas is the cross-quarter holiday most often ignored. We're no longer an agrarian culture. Yet this "first fruits" celebration still runs in our blood, making this an ideal time to evaluate your year so far.  So under-celebrated, today we could … [Read more...]

Ritual: Leo New Moon

3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind... Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]

Ritual: Cancer Capricorn Full Moon

3-Minute Full Moon Ritual Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred … [Read more...]

Need a Full Moon Ritual? Make Moon Clay!

For a second time this season, the full moon is in earthy Capricorn, opposite the Sun in watery Cancer.  A fine way to capture their gift is by inserting your hands into the elements: earth mixed with water makes clay.  As told in ancient creation myths, stirring together the elements is what created the earth and all its creatures.  Likewise: mix these two elements together in … [Read more...]

Ritual: Cancer New Moon

3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind... Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]