Mothers’ Night
Mother’s Night, or Mōdraniht in Old English, is one of the most intriguing festivals of the Anglo-Saxon pagan calendar. Recorded only once by the historian Bede in…
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Queer Magick and Radical Resistance: Remembering Llee Heflin
I was saddened to learn that Llee Heflin passed away earlier this fall—his passing marks another poignant moment in the ongoing history of queer liberation…
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Into the Sacred Tomb of winter
Winter’s First Descent Through the Dolmen Arch As the veil of autumn lifts and the first cool hush of winter settles over the land, we…
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Non, je ne regrette rien
The oranges, yellows, and reds are behind us. As we step into the first month of winter, we begin our sojourn in the dark of…
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A Blaze of Color and the Coming Dark
The harvest is drawing to a close—pumpkins, gourds, and mums abound. Leaves are turning, and even in the South, we sense a change in the…
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Remembering the Elders
Join me today in celebrating the lives and works of two amazing leaders of the early witchcraft revival: craft elders Leo Martello, who was born…
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John Barleycorn
John Barleycorn was a hero bold,Of noble enterprise;For if you do but taste his blood,‘Twill make your courage rise. Robbie Burns When I think about…
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Unearthing Ancient Tradition at Harvest Home
As the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night stand in perfect balance, the Fall Equinox—known to the Druids as Alban Elfed—ushers in…
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🌾 Corn Dollies: Sacred Weavings of the Harvest Spirit
In the golden hush of harvest season, when the last sheaf of grain is cut and the fields fall silent, a curious figure emerges—delicate, intricate,…
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The Feast of First Fruits
Commonly referred to by either the Irish as Lughnasadh or the Christian as Lammas, the beginning of August, roughly halfway between the summer solstice and…