An important part of my spiritual practice is planning a family celebration to observe the Sacred Seasonal Days–the equinoxes & the solstices. I try to make these as simple as possible, to ensure we actually do the seasonal celebrations. I’ve found the more complicated the plans are, the greater the likelihood I’ll just feel tired & overwhelmed, and just skip it all together when the day…
The Spring Equinox is quickly approaching. On the Equinoxes the Earth is in perfect balance. On the Winter Solstice, the northern hemisphere was tilted as far away from the sun as possible. Throughout winter & spring the Earth continues to tilt back toward the sun & on the Summer Solstice, our hemisphere is as close to the sun as possible. That means at this moment,…
The spiritual meaning of summer and how to use this powerful seasonal energy to ignite your inner fire, find clarity, and take aligned action There is something undeniably alive about the beginning of summer. You can feel it in your body before you even name it. The days stretch longer, the sun lingers in the sky, and there’s this quiet but persistent pull to…
A full moon Ritual for the April 1, 2026 full moon We work so hard. We’re always working so hard–in our lives, on our selves, and on our dreams. It’s hard work seeking, and learning, and growing, and evolving. Too often we forget the other side of the equation. We work so hard on the doing part of creating. We forget about the resting part.…
Spring is a time of setting new intentions, the time for planting new seeds in your life. Like the New Year, the Spring Equinox is a time of new beginnings. Your spirit feels alive with new life, new inspirations, new things you want to grow and do in your life. You have all this growth energy & potential surging into your life. Often, we…
How to Harness the Power of the March 2026 Lunar Eclipse for Personal Transformation Lunar Eclipse: A Gateway to Transformation As we move toward the spring of 2026, we find ourselves on the cusp of a profound celestial event – the lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026. This cosmic occurrence, just two weeks before the Spring Equinox on March 20, marks the culmination of…
This week we reach the midpoint of winter, marked by the cross-quarter day of Imbolc. Traditionally, Imbolc begins at sundown on February 1st & continues through February 2nd. Imbolc is an ancient Celtic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. Even though there may still be snow on the ground where you are, even if it’s freezing cold outside,…
This week we reach the midpoint of winter, marked by the cross-quarter day of Imbolc. Traditionally, Imbolc begins at sundown on February 1st & continues through February 2nd. Imbolc is an ancient Celtic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. Even though there may still be snow on the ground where you are, even if it’s freezing cold outside,…
Late-winter is a time of Initiations. It’s a time of being tested, a time of facing challenges. In order to begin something new you have to change. Before you can grow into something new, you have to leave behind what is safe & comfortable This time at late-winter is a time of personal & spiritual initiations. Right now (in the northern hemisphere) we are beginning to…
How does THis January’s new Moon support your personal growth? This January New Moon carries us into a resting & cleansing time in the wheel of the year. This is a very gentle time of preparation for the year to come. Right now we’re doing a final clearing out; clearing the last remains of all those things we really want to leave behind with…