Adler Tree Month. Spells for success in business and academia work well now. Celts thought of the Adler as the Faerie’s Tree. Adler Fey have been described as “Dark Faeries” or water spirits and are quite protective of the tree. They’re rumored to dance under blooming Adlers and when they leave one they are said to morph into ravens. Adler magick applies to spiritual decisions, prophecy, resurrection, air and water magic and protection, among other talents. The next Full Moon–a.k.a. the Full Pink Moon–will be April First. Significant astrologically because it coincides with our Full Moon in Libra, it emphasizes relationships and balance. It’s a time for manifesting emotional clarity. The…

Miss Us, Pilgrim? Due to (me, at least) incomprehensible and totally inexplicable occurrences, the Pagan Pages site was down for a few days! But Jenn’s hubby got us back! (Somehow. I still don’t get how, but he did!!) Yay!!! Ostara is here! Observed around the Spring Equinox, when night and day are of equal length, this Sabbat represents truth, justice, and–no, that’s somebody else. Try rebirth, balance and a return of light. (How appropriate, hah?) It’s a time of new beginnings! Correspondences include colors of soft green, pale yellows and pastels. Face East during Ostara and you’ll align with clarity, new beginnings and awakenings. ‘Tis the Season!  Music Review: Ostara/2 Hours of Magical Springtime…

The Full Moon occurs on March third. It coincides with the total lunar eclipse. As Earth’s shadow moves across this full moon, our satellite darkens and becomes reddish–the Blood Moon Effect. This will be the third full moon of this year and the last full moon in Winter. This rare Blood Moon Eclipse will be on display over North and South America. Magic wise, it brings sudden endings and revelations, a significant event with great implications, denoting truth, balance and illumination. (The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Astronomy Magazine, www.britannica.com, ABC 13 Houston and ZodiacHelp) In English? There’s gonna be closures and opportunities. Lots of change and transformations. Like caterpillars and werewolves, these can be…

The Celtic Tree Calendar divides years into 13 lunar months. All of them are each connected to a sacred tree with particular magical qualities. This calendar is often used in modern neopagan and Druidic practices.  Ash Tree month accompanies this calendar from February 18th to March 17th. The Ash tree is linked to various magical qualities, such as protection, healing and power to control the weather. (So where were they a couple of weeks ago when we really needed ’em, hah? Hah?) New Moon: February 17th. It’s called the New Worm Moon cause it’s the beginning of the lunary cycle of the March full moon. It’s significant for a variety of astrological…

My current research says Imbolc is to be held on February first this year. I swear to the Goddess I was taught it was always on February second. I’d ask my pal Mihos–he was in the same class–but he ain’t handy. Since I’m the suspicious type, we’ll go with February second. (Don’t agree, Pilgrim? Go write your own column.) Moving on, the Imbolc Sabbat is at the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox and heralds the very first breath of oncoming Springtime. It can be a one-day event or a multiple day celebration, depending upon authority cited. It happens when the Sun transits Aquarius–which is associated with change, humanitarianism…

The Thirteen Months of the Celtic Tree Calendar are associated with sacred trees. They symbolize qualities and individual growth through the cycles of nature. This calendar is a modern construct which comes from the work of Robert Graves, poet and author of The White Goddess (1948). He based his ideas upon his own interpretations of the Ogham alphabet, Celtic mythology, selenic cycles and poetic symbolism. The Rowan Moon is frequently called “The Tree of Protection”. It’s aligned with spiritual strength and intuition, shielding and higher knowledge. The Celts thought Rowan trees–which have red berries and white flowers–were good for magical work due to their protective traits. These trees are useful for meditation and…

The Celtic Tree Calendar, often used by modern Neopagans and Druid practitioners as a way (no pun intended) to connect with nature and olden Celtic spirituality, was inspired by Celtic and Druidic traditions. It’s primarily based on work of the poet Robert Graves, assigning a different tree to each of the thirteen lunar months, based on the Ogham alphabet, which was a medieval script used to write early Irish. Graves used letters of the Ogham to correspond to different trees, which he employed to develop the calendar. Modern pagans often use fixed dates for each of these lunar months instead of the waning and waxing selenic cycle to prevent this…

Yule and the New Moon This Sabbat happens between December 20th and 23rd. The precise date varies according to Earth’s tilt and orbit. This year Yule will be observed on December 21st, a date that marks the longest night and shortest day of 2025 and symbolizes the move from darkness to light as the days grow longer again. The New Wolf Moon is going to be the last new moon of autumn (not a typo, Pilgrim–winter doesn’t start until December 21st, and Wolfie rises on the 19th) and will encourage setting new intentions as well as thoughts about personal growth and expansion, due to its association with the Sagittarius New…

This Moon is a Bright Mistress The name Cold Moon comes from the Mohawk tribes, due to December temps. (Think “brr”.) The Mohicans called it the Long Night Moon since it rises in the lengthiest evenings of the year, around the Winter Solstice, and lingers above the horizon like a drone. It symbolizes transition and renewal. A time to ponder our dreams and goals. A supermoon is a full moon which happens when the Moon is at its nearest point to Earth in its orbit. Supermoons are energy boosters for traditional full moon esbats, magnifying psychic abilities while making possible the manifestation of fond desires. This will be the last…

New Moon Be advised, Pilgrims: the next new moon will be on Thursday November 20th (that’s tomorrow for the befuddled. Like myself). Its Moon Sign will be in Scorpio. It will signify a time of intentional transformation and emotional renewal. A time of manifestation, ideal for setting intentions and beginning new projects. I’d ask for a raise, but then my boss might set some new intentions for me! (www.fullmoonology.com, Astrology King)   MUSIC Review Touch on Me. By October London, from his October Nights album. 2024. (Today’s R&B on Music Choice.) 4 1/2 broomsticks.   Happy Thanksgiving!   Crystal Clear A limited series by Mihos Light and Lighting, Part Two Light therapy, also called…