For months now I have known that it is time we move on from the river house, or Chigger Chalet as it is known to family and friends. The constant worry of Fox falling off the cliff into the water combined with no proper yard for him to play in had become too much. With… Continue reading Moving On
This coming Monday there will be a solar eclipse and lucky for the Retanas, we live near the path where totality will be visible. We plan to leave for Kansas City on Saturday and then drive up to St. Joseph on Monday morning in hopes of finding a good spot. We are also meeting up… Continue reading Solar Eclipse 2017
Hi, everyone! It’s that time again when I review my monthly Moon Box subscription with you. If this is your first introduction to The Moon Box , I hope you will enjoy this peek into the August box. The Moon Box is a monthly subscription box that supplies the tools you need to practice your… Continue reading August Moon Box Review
Merry Lughnasad, witches! I hope everyone is feeling the energy of the turning of the wheel! This is such an awesome time. Here we are, in late summer, entering the eclipse season. I drew an oracle card for August this morning and it is Depth of Feelings. Appropriate. Today I begin my late summer work.… Continue reading Late Summer In The Gardens
Yesterday before the rains came, the wind picked up and I noticed the first dried up spent leaves falling from the trees. Late summer is here. On August 1st we celebrate Lughnasad, the first harvest. The flowers have gone to seed and the sweltering heat of the season’s finality is thick. I just got over… Continue reading Lughnasad: Entering Late Summer
On Friday my little family and I are headed out for another weekend getaway. I’ve already talked about my magical packing list back in April before we journeyed to Colorado; so today I want to discuss the little rituals I do to ensure a safe journey. I always take some sort of protection amulet. I… Continue reading Spell For Safe Travels
I received the July Moon Box on Saturday! The Moon Box is a monthly subscription box for witches that provides the tools necessary to practice your craft. The subscription is $45.00 a month + 9.00 shipping. Each box will correlate to the distinct powers of that month’s moon and time of year. Of course, the… Continue reading July Moon Box Review
We are in full Summer now. It’s hot outside and Earth is in glorious bloom. The insects are buzzing about and the birds are coasting in the clear blue skies. In July I always try to put a focus on Father Sun. As a witch and Goddess worshiper, much of my magic revolves around the… Continue reading Powerful Father Sun
Ah, Midsummer, also known as Litha, St. John’s Day and the Summer Solstice. It falls on June 20th or 21st and has been celebrated around the globe and called by many names almost since the dawn of time. It is the longest day of the year and marks the official first day of summer. But… Continue reading A Modern Midsummer
