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autumn

squirrel in the tree
Posted in Collective, Seasonal Lore

Reflecting on 2020 in the Season of Nourishing Darkness

When I woke this morning and opened my blinds, I was surprised by bare branches. Overnight, a windstorm stripped almost all the golden-russet leaves off…

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Hermit / Usnea from the Herbcrafter's Tarot
Posted in Collective

Life on the Corona-coaster

I’m thinking of my readers today, here on the edge of autumn and winter in the northern hemisphere. I’m wondering what you’re feeling in the…

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Apples
Posted in Personal Journey

Maine + Autumn + Grace

My heart is full with granddaughter love. We had a most wonderful time, picking apples and making apple crisp; taking Shelby the new puppy for…

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Morning moon
Posted in Earth Wisdom

The Moon and Me, in Three Parts

This moon — the Full Harvest Blood Lunar Eclipse Super Moon — came in three parts. Not Maiden, Mother, Crone. Not Waxing, Full, and Waning.…

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autumn leaf
Posted in Seasonal Lore

Blessed Autumn Equinox! Welcome Harvest-tide!

I have news for you. The way to one beach was blocked by a fallen tree today, but the narrow winding path to another was…

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bike & blackberries
Posted in Seasonal Lore

Shifting, Changing, Summer Turning to Fall

Have you noticed a shift in the wind?  I sure have. Yesterday after I came back from riding my bike by the bay, I sat…

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ancestor angel
Posted in Seasonal Lore

The Parting of the Veil on All Soul’s Night

(Joanna’s note: I originally wrote this piece in 1991, and it was first published in The Beltane Papers in October 1992. The “Helen” in this…

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Autumn altar with candles
Posted in Retreat

Retreating at Autumn Equinox

The third Gaian Soul Retreat has come and gone, and once again I am blessed beyond measure by this work I am called to do,…

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Posted in Seasonal Lore

Make an Altar for the Ancestors

An altar is a place of serenity and peace within your household, where you make an arrangement of objects that embody what is sacred to…

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Posted in Retreat

Report from Aldermarsh: A Nourishing, Magical Gaian Soul Retreat

I hosted my first Gaian Soul Retreat last week, and I have to say that it was one of the most remarkable experiences of my…

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So good to spend a day with old friends and new, h So good to spend a day with old friends and new, human and more-than-human, celebrating the first harvest and the turning of the Wheel. 🌻 1. Old friend River. 🙏🏼 2. Community-made bountiful Bread Goddess, ready for the evening feast. 🌾 #lammas #lughnasa #firstharvest #walkingthewheel
Reaper’s Harvest: musings on aging, love, and se Reaper’s Harvest: musings on aging, love, and service as we metaphorically sort, thresh, and grind. What to keep? What to surrender and release? (from my e-letter this morning) ::
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Lammas / Lughnasadh Blessings to all! ::
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Live link to blog post in profile.  #lammas #firstharvest #lughnasadh #walkingthewheel ::
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Weaving prayers into the web of connection (correc Weaving prayers into the web of connection (correction: Net of Interconnection from the Bellingham Multi-Faith Network for Climate Justice) at @earthministry ‘s Sacred Earth Festival. Gratitude to everyone who helped create this inspiring event. Thank you Cedars and Big Leaf Maples for providing shade on a sizzling hot day. #bellingham
The heat’s been a bit of a challenge this week, The heat’s been a bit of a challenge this week, but cool summer mornings on my porch are still my favorite thing … fragrance of mint, bees loving up the lavender, sweetgrass ready to be braided…. #firstharvest #lammaseve #summermornings
Blessings of the New Moon in Leo. May you ignite t Blessings of the New Moon in Leo. May you ignite the fires of creativity, desire, and play! #newmooninleo #gaiantarot #herbcrafterstarot #aceoffire #aceofwands
Loving this sweet little book by WA State Poet Lau Loving this sweet little book by WA State Poet Laureate @renapriest, “Northwest Know-How Beaches” … picked it up at @village_books and settled in to read on the shores of the Salish Sea (my happy place) … #pnwsummer #bellingham
Full Sun / Full Moon ... ☀️🌙☀️ Full Moo Full Sun / Full Moon ...
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Full Moon in Capricorn!  Today the solar cycle in the northern hemisphere (Midsummer) and the lunar cycle (Full Moon) are in synch, both at the peak of fullness and strength. An extra bit of power for us all. May we use our personal power to effect change for the greater good. By the power of earth and moon, may our dreams come true. (Four of Fire from the Gaian Tarot. Artwork by me.) #gaiantarot #fullmoonincapricorn
UPDATE: I’ve been told the imposter account is d UPDATE: I’ve been told the imposter account is down. Thanks to everyone who helped! ………
The imposter has blocked me *and* they are soliciting readings in DMs.  Please help me out and report them. Thank you!
Morning sketch: Granddaughter. (The #Gaiantarot Ch Morning sketch: Granddaughter. (The #Gaiantarot Child of Water is now a teen. Pisces Moon.) #procreate #familytime #lovemygranddaughter #fightforherrights

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