How are you? As we in the northern hemisphere cross the threshold of autumn into winter, as the ancient Celts referred to it, Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced "sow-win") or what's now called Halloween - was a time of honoring the dead. Not just ancestors who've crossed over, but the parts of our lives that are readying to die I hope you are well and taking care of yourself. These times are deeply emotional and a lot of people are on [...]
Today, the Day of the Dead, I honor those who have gone before me. My ancestors, those who inspired me and I celebrate their lives and allowing them to live on in my memories. For myself I did two tarot readings today inspired by Threads of Fate. The Seance Spread The Spirit (1): This is a card that represents someone in your life who has passed, someone who wants to speak to or guide you. Freya (VI The Lovers) and I [...]
Yesterday, Samhain, I joined a Pagan group in a Winternachten-Cunura-Walk. Who was Cunera; a legend, saint or Goddess? Just outside the center of Rhenen lies the Cunera hill, said to be the burial mound of a young woman named Cunera, raised for her by the Frisian king Redbad. According to the 14th-century legend only one virgin survived the massacre when Saint Ursula and her eleven thousand virgins were martyred in Cologne, Germany by the Huns during the fourth century. Her name [...]
Hello, How are you? The weather is getting colder and the leaves are coloring and falling from the trees, the Sun is setting and lower on the horizon. Everything turns inwards, which is a natural movement, the sap in trees already makes a start in the month of August. Saying goodbye to the warm season, warmth and joy brings sadness and a sense of loss. There is nothing wrong with that, tears help to dispose of waste. Grief and sadness are [...]
Hiya dear you!, I hope you are doing well and are okay. I understand and feel that life can be very intense at this time and full of surprises (and not all of them happy ones). All of this chaos can distract us from looking deeper as we tend to tune out and distance ourselves when the going gets tough. We numb out with all kinds of distractions and addictions such as Netflix, alcohol, food, work, games, mobile phones, sex, etc. [...]
Life can be confusing and at times we just feel lost. A lot of elements in my life are shifting and are unclear, such as my job and health and with this other areas in my life are affected. To gain more insight in what the status quo is at the moment, I can better anticipate and make choices. Even though the messages may not be what we would like, it does help us prepare and take pro-active steps. The [...]
Happy Full Moon! The Harvest Moon arrives today in Aries and this fiery Full Moon is a call for courage as boundaries are set and authority is calibrated. Aries is the sign of independence and strength, and its full moon today inspires inner courage. This is a call against despair, and an ignition of our strength. Feelings of not being able to go on and of not belonging is a deep wound that is now being felt. This is a time to [...]
What to enjoy What to be grateful for What I have The highlight To put away What to prepare Let go of What I need The shadow Carry forward The first thing I notice is that there are predominantly Pentacle cards and a King to put away and one to carry forth through the dark days. The left part of the spread represents the light season (not light as a judgement or opinion, but light [...]
On Friday I celebrated my 45th year on planet Terra (well in this vessel it is). Friday started of with a bit of sadness as my external back up hard drive died during the night and I lost some precious photographs and document. This was a bit ironic as I just ordered a new disc to be delivered right on the same day as I was feeling it would fail any moment. If the HD lasted one more day, even [...]
A few weeks ago, September 13th, I took part in a beautiful gathering of women seeking to connect with wild herbs. This beautiful day was lovingly created by Nutmeg Baker. An herbal gathering organized for women, by women. Nestled under the Oak, Birch, and Linden trees Women from various walks of life gathered to learn the medicinal and spiritual uses of plants. This full-day retreat allowed women to explore their relationship to the natural world through the practical and medicinal properties [...]
