Monthly Archives: September 2020

Spells For Tough Times

Posted on September 27, 2020 by

When I shop at my local pagan store, Asheville Raven & Crone, I don’t always know what I’m looking for. Sometimes I wait for something to “call” to me, especially when it comes to books. I trust my intuition and … Continue reading →

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Harvest Festivals

Posted on September 20, 2020 by

HARVEST FESTIVALS Compiled by Tree Higgins and David Taliesin Harvest festivals have been with us since the earliest of times. The basic theme for these festivals is 1) giving thanks and 2) reflecting on the sacrifices necessary for us to … Continue reading →

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Falling Leaves Meditation

Posted on September 16, 2020 by

Here’s a meditation exercise I wrote several years back. It’s a powerful tool for sharpening your magical intentions and life goals during autumn. FALLING LEAVES MEDITATION Materials needed: printed copy of the tree, pen or pencil 1. Place the image … Continue reading →

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Oak Spell For Courage

Posted on September 14, 2020 by

(I cannot remember where this spell came from. If you know the author, let me know so I can attribute the source.) Here is a simple spell that uses something many of us have in ample supply this time of … Continue reading →

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As We Approach 200,000 Covid-19 Deaths

Posted on September 12, 2020 by

I’m not here to argue politics or statistics. I’m not a fan of conspiracy theories, either. (If you are, then scroll on by!) I’m a spiritual leader who desires to offer a ritual of remembrance as we hit the 200,000 … Continue reading →

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Reaping an Abundant Spiritual Harvest Ritual

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

Here is a small group ritual (socially distanced, of course) that can be done as we move toward Mabon/The Fall Equinox. If you are a solitary practitioner, simply change the pronouns to singular. Please feel free to adapt this in … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest, Rally Day and Mabon

Posted on September 10, 2020 by

Several years ago, while I was on vacation in Munich, I got the opportunity to attend the city’s infamous Oktoberfest. The best way I can describe it is a county fair on steroids! There are amusement rides for the kids, … Continue reading →

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Fall Is In the Air

Posted on September 8, 2020 by

This weekend I finally felt it. I woke up one morning and it was 58 degrees! Considering we had just gone through a heatwave in North Carolina where it was 90 for three days, the cooler weather was a welcome … Continue reading →

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