by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 25, 2022 | Wheel of the Year
On the Darkest Night by Stephanie Law The period between Samhain and Winter Solstice was recognized by my Celtic ancestors (and likely many ancestors around the world!) as a time when the veil between this physical world and the Otherworld was thin, when communication...
by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 21, 2022 | Wheel of the Year
Solstice is here! Solstice Blessings! Solstice arrived earlier today, December 21st, at 03:27 UTC, manifesting as Winter Solstice north of the Equator (and the beginning of astronomical winter) and as Summer Solstice south of the Equator (marking the beginning of...
by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 13, 2022 | spiritual crafts, Wheel of the Year
This is a lovely craft for Solstice, which can be done on your own or with your family and friends, each creating their own wishing cone with their hopes and dreams inserted and held for the coming year. And you can add a little magic and ritual by sending those...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 20, 2022 | Courses & Workshops, Moonday Musings, Wheel of the Year
Solstice arrives Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 09:13 UTC 5:13 am EDT, 2:13 am PDT, 7:13 pm AEST, 2:43 pm IST At these threshold times, liminal times, such as these so close to Solstice, I often find myself experiencing the transition and transformation much like this:...
by Della Ratcliffe | Dec 31, 2021 | Lunar Cycles, Wheel of the Year
image source, Canva Pro As the 12 Days Of Solstice come to their end, consider completing this time of reflection and rebirth with a ritual of your choice. You might be inspired by the simple fire release ritual shared in the “Elemental Blessings” post. And do take...