• Spells & Rituals

    It’s All Rite

    Spring is a time of hope, new beginnings, potential, and planting. Air, east, the new moon, the maiden archetype, inspiration, imagination, fresh flowers, nests, eggs, hawks, seeds, chimes, dragonflies, wonder, joy, playfulness, communication, spiders, purification, daffodils, childhood, and adventure are all associated with Ostara. For readers who want to keep it simple, below is a collection of easy yet meaningful activities to celebrate the Spring Equinox. Pick whatever interests you, and continue as long as you wish. Perhaps one of them will become a daily practice. * Put a bowl of candied eggs on a table or counter to bless new beginnings with sweetness and happiness. * Hang wind chimes…

  • Reviews

    Book Review – Acts of Power: Daily Teachings for Inspired Living by Lynn V. Andrews

    Book Review Acts of Power: Daily Teachings for Inspired Living by Lynn V. Andrews Publisher: Beyond Words 402 Pages Publication Date: January 2022     In Acts of Power Lynn Andrews offers a year’s worth of wisdom and inspiration distilled from all her books. There is a short passage on each page, one for each day. Every month comprises a chapter. Some of these messages are her words, others are those of the shaman women with whom she studied on three continents. All are attributed to the individual and the book in which the quote appears. They offer daily thoughts, prayers, and guidance that empower, teach, and comfort. I have…

  • Monthly Columns

    As Above, So Below (How the Stars Became Our Hearts)

      In the Beginning…   The Big Bang itself may be up for debate, but what’s not, is what the universe was made up of in her early moments. In those early moments, the universe was pure energy. According to CERN, The European Organization for Nuclear research, it took the universe (then made of pure energy) about 380,000 years to condense into the first elementary particles, quarks and gluons. Quarks we’re the very first building blocks of matter. The gluons containing the strong nuclear force that holds them together. These atoms were mainly hydrogen and helium, the simplest and most abundant elements in the universe. These atoms formed huge clouds,…

  • Monthly Columns

    The Goddess of Ten Thousand Names

    Healing Goddesses   (Previously published July, 2015, with some modifications) Like so many others, I am saddened, devastated and scared by the outbreak of this horrific and deadly virus that has stricken our world. This month’s Goddess column will be on just a few of the Healing Goddesses, whom I ask to please look kindly upon us all, to send us the strength and courage that we will all need to persevere through this. Coventina The British Goddess of springs and wells, she was also a Goddess of abundance and inspiration. Her sacred well, located in Northumberland, is considered a sacred healing site. Anaita While there is not much information…

  • Reviews

    Book Review – The Seven Elemental Forces Of Huna: Practices for Tapping into the Energies of Nature from Hawaiian Tradition by Susanne Weikl

    Book Review The Seven Elemental Forces Of Huna Practices for Tapping into the Energies of Nature from Hawaiian Tradition by Susanne Weikl 228 Pages     When I studied Huna decades ago, I learned about the three bodies and the seven principles. In this book, Susanne Weikl presents the seven elements of nature from the ancient Hawaiian shamanic tradition. These forces are sources of power “to bring fulfillment, incentive, inspiration, growth, healing and ease into our lives.” These energies are primordial and powerful, and are at work in our DNA, she states. The book offers exercises, rituals and techniques to recognize and tap into the energies of water, fire, wind,…

  • Divination Articles

    Fool Tarot Spread

    Hello There! The first layout is for the Fool. Its always a new adventure for him. I thought to create something unique. Go see what the Fool has in-store for you. Sometimes it’s great idea to take a leap of faith and see where your heart takes you on this journey of self understanding. This Fool card come from Ellen Dugan’s Witches Tarot set. Such a beautiful card. I added 2 gemstones: 1 crystal quartz point to benefit mental clarity & positive energy. 1 citrine to bring good luck and happiness and cheeriness like the sun. Blessings of love and light.     *** About the Author: Norma Clark I’m Wiccan,…