by Della Ratcliffe | Feb 16, 2023 | Lunar Cycles
I love the serendipitous quality of learning, how a word from someone or an image one stumbles upon can lead us to a new thought, a new question, a new direction… or a paradigm shift in one’s own thoughts. I experienced this again in the last couple of...
by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 22, 2021 | Wheel of the Year
This third day of Solstice (starting at sunset on 22-DEC) was referred to as the “Nameless Day” and the “Feast of Potentials” (also known as the “Secret of the Unhewn Stone”). In some traditions, it was a stand-alone day, not associated with any lunar month. Those...
by Della Ratcliffe | Oct 11, 2021 | Moonday Musings
I have two books that I turn to regularly, pictured below, for seeking some wisdom for the day: Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations by Richard Wagamese and Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O’Donohue. I open a book and a page at random, then scan the page...
by Della Ratcliffe | Mar 27, 2021 | Lunar Cycles
Consider how you can bring this month’s theme of Awakening & Blossoming (or the theme you chose) into your Full Moon ritual and practices, such as: Take time to center, to ground with Mama Earth. Libra is already reminding you of the importance of balance....
by Della Ratcliffe | Sep 28, 2019 | Lunar Cycles
If you’ve ever made a wish while blowing out a birthday candle, you’ve done candle magick! This is the most simple type of spell-casting and is a great way to create intention and support you in manifesting your goals. I especially love combining this with...
