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Category Archives: Creation Spirituality
Fall Is In the Air
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
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Mabon, Samhain, Spirituality
Tagged fall, Mabon, Magic
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Doing “Nothing” During a Pandemic
“Sometimes the most powerful thing a witch can do is….nothing. Not try to seize control. Not insist on leading. But, rather, listen, follow, allow. It’s what my aunt Curtis called Making Allowances for the Universe. ‘Witchcraft is the most natural … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Magic, Meditation, Spirituality
Tagged Augusten Burroughs, Magic, nature, Witch
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Imbolc: Becoming Rooted in Good Soil
At an Imbolc celebration I attended one of the priestesses talked about paying attention to the season we’re in. During the month of February, it may not look like much is happening in the natural world around us. However, underneath … Continue reading
Lavender: The Great Nard Controversy
It is common knowledge that lavender is an herb which promotes relaxation, emotional balance and serenity. But things start to get heated when the question is asked as to whether lavender is the same thing as “spikenard” or “nard” that … Continue reading
Ritual of Balance
Tree Higgins wrote a wonderful ritual for last night’s Welcoming Circle. Here is is as requested. Ritual of Balance Calling the Quarters Hail, Guardian of the North! Hail! Come you now and bless this circle with your deep, nurturing … Continue reading
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Connecting With Herbs Ritual
Here is the ritual I promised I’d post from Sunday night’s Welcoming Circle. CONNECTING WITH HERBS RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin (Ares incense on charcoal burner. Use a feather to spread the smoke in all four directions.) Aries Incense (adapt. … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Herbology, Magic
Tagged creation spirituality, Herbs, Magic, ritual
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Spiritual Gardening
This weekend is the big herb festival in my hometown. My general rule of thumb is that I take a certain amount of cash with me. When the money is gone, fun time is over! Then I get the joy … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Herbology, Litha, Spirituality
Tagged gardening, Herbs, spiritual
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What If…I’m Dreaming of a Green Christianity
What if…Christians could let go of their need to be “right” and listen to the voices of other spiritual paths? Is it possible for us to let go of our sacred cows and learn from others who also have deep … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Liturgical Calendar, Spirituality, Wheel of the Year
Tagged Christian, Pagan, Spirituality, Wicca
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Tree Hugging Jesus
“And Jesus led the Sons of Light to an ancient tree by the side of the river, and there he knelt at the place where the roots, gnarled and hoary with age, spread over the river edge. And the Sons … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Jesus, Spirituality
Tagged Christian, Pagan, Spirituality, Wicca
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Ostara: Balance and Growth
This coming Monday, April 20, is the Pagan Sabbat of Ostara which is always celebrated on the vernal equinox. Since we have equal hours of sunlight and moonlight on Ostara, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the balance of all things: … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Spirituality, Easter, Ostara, Prayer, Spirituality
Tagged Ostara, Spirituality, Wicca
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