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A collection of my writings from nearly 20 years of blogging.

Earth Wisdom

Sea Mandala

FEATURED:
A Blessing for Place
Dreaming of Tulsi & Roses
The Moon and Me, in Three Parts
Down to the Sea (on grief)
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Tarot

Cards in leaves

FEATURED:
Seven Ways to Get to Know the Herbcrafter’s Tarot
The Story of the Gaian Tarot: Life / Death / Renewal
Doing My Part to Demystify the Tarot
A Tarot Blessing for a Difficult Time
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Sacred Art

Brigid's Fire work in progress

FEATURED:
Swept Away by Brigid’s Creative Fire
Encaustic Tarot Play
Work in Progress: Elder of the Scar Clan
Circles Turning: Bloodlines (A Collage on Canvas)
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Seasonal Lore

Summer Solstice beach altar

How to Have a Soul-Satisfying Summer Solstice Celebration
Lammas at the River
How I Celebrate Winter Solstice
In Search of Lady Spring
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On Retreat

rosaries

Return to Aldermarsh
Aldermarsh Farewell
Listening to the Land, Dancing our Goddesses
Mermaid Sisters and La Diosa del Mar
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The Collective

Prayer flag cedar

Create Community Circles
A Collective Underworld Initiation
Center. Create. Activate. Repeat.
Musings on the Circle Way
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Holding

Personal Journey

Grace, autumn woods

Resource Yourself
Island-Bound, Heading Home
Maine + Autumn + Grace
Yuletide Pentimento
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Holding

I sent out an e-letter this morning after taking a I sent out an e-letter this morning after taking an unexpected sabbatical from writing for a few months. Thought I'd share it here (link in profile). A little catch-up from me, a little ruminating on the shift in seasons, the Blessing of the Harvest Elder I wrote a while ago (so good for Autumn Equinox ceremonies), a few tarot / journal prompts, and a playlist too. Took this photo (then altered it) on Lummi Island some years ago. Autumn Blessings! #autumnequinox #wheeloftheyear #harvestelder #walkingthesacredwheel #mabon
When I wrote the date, September 4th, in my journa When I wrote the date, September 4th, in my journal this morning, I remembered it was my friend Waverly’s birthday and I started to cry. She’s been gone for nearly 4 years now. I miss her. :: :: I planted autumn-colored mums for her today. :: Two friends who both knew and loved her but don’t know each other reached out to me today. I love that. What is remembered, lives. Always. :: :: #waverlyfitzgerald
Love @joesgardens ! Had to buy myself a Summer-Tur Love @joesgardens ! Had to buy myself a Summer-Turning-to-Fall bouquet, and some mums to plant too. #ilovemytown
UPDATE: Just found out my surgery is being postpo UPDATE: Just found out my surgery is being postponed because the surgeon is not available this week. Not angry, but frustrated and trying to adjust. Oh goodie, a lesson in flexibility! 🤣 Thank you for all the good wishes being sent my way … I’ll save them up for another time 💚💚💚 Dear Ones ... last April I asked for healing support as I prepared for surgery to repair a severe esophageal hernia. As it turned out, your prayers carried me through a postponement of that surgery and through heart valve replacement surgery. I've had a wonderful summer going to music festivals, walking in our beautiful town, and camping with beloveds. :: :: Now I'm asking for healing support once more as my esophageal surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16th, New Moon in Leo. Once again, I gratefully accept any prayers, healing energy, or good wishes that anyone wants to send my way. :: :: I have confidence in my medical team and I’m grateful for local friends who will be looking after me as I recover and heal. :: May the surgery go well, may the surgeon's hands be steady, may I throw no blood clots while I'm off my blood-thinning meds, may my heart be strong, may I heal easily and quickly, may my strength and stamina return swiftly. And so it is. :: :: May your good wishes return to you a thousand times over. My deepest thanks and appreciation!
Blessed be the morning fire. Blessed be the fire t Blessed be the morning fire. Blessed be the fire tenders. Gratitude for the celebration of the early harvest. #lammas #lughnasadh #sacredwheel
Lavender has long been a treasured companion of mi Lavender has long been a treasured companion of mine. Sweet to visit this lovely spot not too far from home. Breathe…. #lavender #fourofair #herbcrafterstarot (Lavender art by me.)
What the rain brought. #mygarden 🌧️🌸💚 What the rain brought. #mygarden 🌧️🌸💚
Another beautiful day + another Canadian folk musi Another beautiful day + another Canadian folk music festival + good company = more joy! Up on our feet and dancing to the awesome @wesli_officiel ! :: :: Ane & I fell in love with the music and spirit of @twinflamesband in Vancouver last weekend and had to come see them again. Bill had a good connection with them after their afternoon set. :: :: More music, more dancing, more joy. And our mountain showed another side of her beautiful face. #missionfolkmusicfestival @missionfolk
This weekend at the @vanfolkfest has been an infus This weekend at the @vanfolkfest has been an infusion of joy. What a gift. Good company (thank you especially to Ane’s Vancouver friends) … soul-stirring music that goes way beyond “folk”, the stunning setting of Jericho Park. Did I mention the herons, crows, and butterflies? @amythystkiah, @treburt, @williamprince, @ruthmoodymusic and @celeighcardinal were some of my favorite artists this year. I am full to the brim and overflowing… and one more day to come. Grateful to the local community who rallied together to keep the festival alive! We all need more joy in our lives. 💚 #vancouverfolkfestival

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