by Della Ratcliffe | Jul 30, 2019 | Divination Techniques & Tools, Soul Work, Spirituality
In this lunar month (August 1st – 30th), I am exploring and honouring the Priestess archetype, which we are also exploring in our “13 Moons, 13 Goddesses” course (see footnote). The Priestess archetype has been calling to me my whole life. I was...
by Della Ratcliffe | Aug 24, 2018 | Spirituality
Some of the earliest gods and goddesses from ancient cultures are associated with heavenly bodies — the Sun, the Moon and the stars— and with the Earth itself, each attributed with a specific energy (feminine or masculine) and with specific functions, not unlike...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jan 4, 2018 | Spirituality
Last January, I shared my thoughts on Divine Imperfection: the Joy of Making Mistakes, inspired by a Neil Gaiman quote from 2011. The original post resonated with many people, and I received several private messages and emails with thoughts and comments that folks...
by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 18, 2017 | Rituals and Ceremonies, Soul Work, Spirituality, Wheel of the Year
Winter Solstice. . . Yule . . . This festive season is a time for Celebration: the end of the calendar year, with much to be grateful for. Even in difficult times, there is always something for which we are thankful: friendships, family, new possibilities, and more....
by Della Ratcliffe | Nov 21, 2017 | Lunar Cycles, Spirituality
I often turn to John O’Donoghue’s beautiful book Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom for inspiration. Just as I do with Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations by Richard Wagamese, I often practise a little bibliomancy. . . I just open the book at a random...
by Della Ratcliffe | Apr 10, 2017 | Rituals and Ceremonies, Spirituality, Witchy Ways
Wisdom from Seanmháthair Gealach (Grandmother Moon) Full Moon in Libra, known by some as The Pink Moon (first Full Moon of springtime) April 10th at 11:08 PM Pacific Time / April 11th at 06:08 UTC 🌝🌕 Ah, the Pink Moon… named as such by First Nations people in...
