The autumn festival of Michaelmas, one of the ancient holy days, has come back around. Michaelmas Day is considered the feast of the Archangel Saint Michael and/or the feast of all the Angels. The celebration appears to come out of the Christian tradition. If you dig deeper, you will find references and similar stories coming… Continue reading Burning Bright
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The Dark is Rising
“Think of yourself as an incandescent power,illuminated and perhaps forever talked to by God and his messengers.”~ Brenda Ireland The shift from light to dark has becomes more apparent as we spiral our way toward Samhain on the Solar Wheel of the Year. This is a time of when the Earth goes into her dormant mode… Continue reading The Dark is Rising
The Dragon’s Breath
“We’re our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.” – Tom Robbins Today marks the autumn festival of Michelmas, one of the ancient holy days that I have a fascination with. I first became conscious of the day when I attended the Michelmas play at my… Continue reading The Dragon’s Breath
Autumn
“I rise through the strength of Mi-cha-el, Light of the Sun, Radiance of the Moon, Splendor of Fire, Swiftness of Wind, Depth of Sea, Stability of Earth, Firmness of Rock. Mi-cha-el!” – St. Patrick September marks a new season replete with the start of school and many celebrations. The Fall Equinox took place last Friday,… Continue reading Autumn