The Wiccan faith involves a lot of symbolism and practitioners use a variety of tools to enhance their rituals and spell work. These tools become like an extension of the self and a way to connect directly with spirit. Choosing the right implements is very important and serves to enhance the experiences of ritual practice. […]
Halloween’s Roots in Paganism
Modern day Halloween is a mishmash of many customs from throughout the world, but it has its deepest roots in ancient Celtic Pagan tradition. Samhain, meaning “Summers end”, makes up one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals and is celebrated from sunset on October to sunset the following day. This point is midway between Autumn […]
Spirituality in a Modern World
Glance at any media for more than a few moments and it becomes easy to see why connecting spiritually can be so difficult in a modern world. Televisions distract us with images of violence and scandal. Social media takes us away from face to face connections with loved ones. As modern conveniences increase, so do […]
The Meaning of Om
This single syllable is considered the most sacred of all Mantras. It has its origins in Hinduism, but is used in a variety of spiritual practices including Buddhism and Jainism. The OM is believed to be the name of God, and is the sacred sound of all creation. It is said that prior to creation, […]
Autumn Equinox
“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant Equinox comes from the Latin phrase for “equal night” and symbolizes the time twice per year, where day and night are precisely the same length. This year, September 22nd marks the date of the Autumn equinox, the official start to the Fall season in the Northern […]