WINTER rituals for yule & imbolc
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 […]
Manifest Your Dreams with This Simple Winter Solstice Ritual This ritual, perfect during the Winter Solstice, is intended to open you up to the positive energy & countless possibilities available at the beginning of a brand new year. Leave behind negativity–anything that’s holding you back–leave it behind with the old year, and make your new […]
We are entering the Feminine side of the Wheel of the Year; the season of Yin energy. Yin/Feminine energy is restful. Its receiving instead of doing. It’s letting go & being in the moment. It’s being still. It’s being open. It’s opening your heart & opening your mind so you can receive your forthcoming gifts from the Universe. This […]
In winter you are renewing your spirit & your mind for everything to come this year. Do not slack on these 3, crucial, spiritual tasks for winter …
spring rituals FOR ostara & Beltane
designed to PLANT intentions AND align your desires for the upcoming months The Importance and Power of a Beltane Ritual Beltane (May 1st) is an extremely powerful time of the year for setting new intentions and harnessing the energy through aligned ritual! On Beltane, the Earth is at its most fertile. Everything is blooming & growing, and […]
When is the April New Moon? The April 2025 New Moon falls on Sunday, April 17. This new moon occurs in Taurus and it comes at a very powerful seasonal time. The sacred seasonal holiday, Beltane, is on Thursday, May 1 – just 2 weeks after the April new moon – and these two combine making this a […]
The Spring Equinox is a powerful seasonal day, celebrated by ancient peoples all throughout human history. (Read more about the power of this sacred day, here.) I really encourage you to find some time around the Equinox to pause & celebrate this meaningful seasonal shift. Here are a few simple ways you can celebrate this […]
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, […]
I always try to plan simple, seasonal activities to do with my kids throughout the year. I use this as a time to connect, talk about the meaning of the season*, and share any wisdom the current season has to impart. (*See below for conversation topics you can have with your kids about the meaning of […]
This moon cycle carries us into Spring! 🌱 And with it comes a rebirth. New beginnings are everywhere in the world around you: in nature, and in your spirit. (There may be tinglings of new beginnings in all different places in your life.) Right now life is beginning to reemerge. Soon Nature will be reborn. Bulbs are already sprouting, early spring […]
This week’s Full Moon arrives at the same time that many of us are preparing to honor the mothers in our lives. (In the U.S., Canada, Australia & many, many other countries, this Sunday is Mother’s Day, May 14th.) Even if you’re country isn’t observing Mother’s Day this week, spring has long been a traditional time to […]
SUMMER rituals for litha & Lughnasadh
A sacred celebration of abundance, reflection, and continued growth What Is Lammas (Lughnasadh)? 🌾 Lammas — also called Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-nah-sah) — marks the beginning of harvest season. Celebrated around August 1, this sacred seasonal holiday is one of the eight spokes on the Wheel of the Year, falling at the midway point between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Lammas is a […]
Journal Questions for Lughnasadh that will ignite your Power to Harvest Your Dreams Why Lughnasadh is the perfect day for journaling. Lughnasadh (or Lammas) is the sacred seasonal day celebrated around August 1. This is the cross-quarter day that marks the mid-point of summer. The energy has shifted since the Summer Solstice, and we can […]
AUtumn rituals for mabon & samhain
As the wheel turns toward the dark half of the year, we begin spending more time indoors. Our energy is drawn inward, and our spirits yearn for all things cozy & warm. Autumn is the perfect time to cleanse the energy of your home, in preparation for the inside months ahead. You’ll be spending more & more time […]
One of the most prominent themes of this time of year is gratitude. Summer is ending–a season of so much joy & fun. I feel so much gratitude for all the awesome adventures & experiences I had the last few months–all the people I got to spend time with. My heart is full. ❤ I want to […]
