by Della Ratcliffe | Sep 21, 2022 | Rituals and Ceremonies, Wheel of the Year
Blessed be at this time of Equinox, when Mama Earth is balanced for night and day, dark and light. Whatever you celebrate at this time of year, the astronomical birth of Autumn or the astronomical birth of Spring, take some time to reflect on your own rebirth and...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jan 2, 2019 | Rituals and Ceremonies
Sharing one of my favourite post-Solstice / New Year practices (and yes, I share this every year!!!) Many of us have cleansing rituals (both sacred and secular) associated with the new calendar year. For some it’s a simple clean sweep throughout the home, after all...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 13, 2018 | Divine Feminine
The goddess Epona (“great mare”) — protector of so-called “service” animals such horses, ponies, donkeys and mules — was worshipped by both the Celts and the Romans, and has parallels with the goddess Rhiannon. In Celtic lore, Rhiannon was...
by Della Ratcliffe | May 6, 2017 | Wheel of the Year
Yesterday I went to a nearby river for my Beltaine celebration and ritual. It was a profound experience on many levels but even more so because of an extraordinary moment with a man and his dog. The experience started before I left home, as I prepared my offerings for...
by Della Ratcliffe | Feb 24, 2017 | Earth Medicine, Journeys, Spirituality
My greatest teacher is Mama Earth… I learn so much from her. What do you learn from Mama Earth? Or perhaps you have another teacher with whom you connect even more? These words by Canadian poet Shane L. Koyczan express my feelings for Mama Earth much more...
