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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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A beautiful day in the neighborhood. #bansoffourbo A beautiful day in the neighborhood. #bansoffourbodies
Happy May Day! My favorite holy-day. Thank you W Happy May Day!  My favorite holy-day.  Thank you Whatcom Pagans for a fun and joyous community celebration. 🌸🐝🌸🦋🌸🌀🌸
I bought a present for my little garden today (alo I bought a present for my little garden today (along with a whole bunch of annuals to plant) 💚  I love spirals!  It gives me so much pleasure. Thank you @gardenspotnursery 🌸🌀🌸
Gathering with open-hearted people on the sacred l Gathering with open-hearted people on the sacred land of Aldermarsh Retreat Center has been one of the great joys of my life since I began hosting retreats in 2012. During the pandemic, I deeply grieved the loss of gathering there with others. It’s been more than two years now without a retreat. ::
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I’m overjoyed to be calling the circle once again. I'm no longer yearning to “retreat” as much as I am longing to gather in small circles where we can create heart-to-heart connections. With safety protocols in place, we'll be gathering at Aldermarsh on Whidbey Island, WA this August 10-14. ::
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The retreat is more than half full, but there are still several openings. Might one be for you? ::
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Link in Linktree.  bit.ly/GSG-Aug2022
In search of Spring on the Washington coast … 🌱🌸🌿
Portal. #signsofspring Portal. #signsofspring
Tarot community embraces our sister Deb at the sec Tarot community embraces our sister Deb at the second memorial service for our beloved Steph. …. What is remembered, lives. 💔🦋🌱
So grateful to gather with community in person tod So grateful to gather with community in person today to honor our bold, beautiful Steph, and, with broken hearts, to release her into the arms of the Great Mystery.  What is remembered, lives. 🙏🏼💔🕯
Six of Herons. Visited the rookery yesterday… pr Six of Herons. Visited the rookery yesterday… pretty quiet in the early afternoon. Heart-expanding, nonetheless. #signsofspring #heron

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