Today is my celebration of being born into this world and in this life, there is only one thing we can be truly certain of, and that is death.
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Art from around the world and across time is one of the aspects of human existence that connects us all. Whether we're looking at mammoths on a cave wall or a framed painting in a museum, we innately understand the urge to express ourselves creatively. It has been a part of us for as long as we've been human.
Art from the ancient world does more than just help us understand the people who lived back then. It can also inspire us to creativity in our own modern lives.
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Note: originally published at Feminism and Religion.
This morning,
I walked around the field
and discovered
three soft white breast feathers
of an unknown bird,
two earthstar mushrooms,
sinking quietly back into the soil,
one tiny snail shell,
curled in spiral perfection,
and the fire of my own spirit
burning in my belly,
rekindled by elemental magic
of the everyday kind,
the small and precious gifts
of an ordinary day.
What are your intentions for the coming months? What you can imagine, you can bring into being. This ritual will aid you in getting what you want and need for yourself and loved ones. Nothing says “new beginnings” like planting a seed, so use the power of a growing plant to bring success to your own new moon projects.
Assemble the following:
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This flower-infused potpourri is wonderful for clearing the way for the new in your life and planting “seeds” for new moon beginnings. You can also create a wreath with garlic bulbs for self-protection and insurance that your newly laid plans won’t go awry.
Flower ingredients:
[Content Warning: This post contains a photo of human skeletal remains.]
When we talk about funerals, many of us think of the deceased being either cremated or buried in a grave, and that's the end of the process. But for the ancient Minoans, it was only the beginning.
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You’re invited to a Samhain ritual. It will be held via teleseminar (group phone-call). Simply dial your phone, and you’re in. No other equipment needed. Attendance is free.
Dial-in number and other details for this one-hour ceremony are in my upcoming newsletter. Subscribe for free: https://outlawbunny.com/newsletter/
Samhain is a major holiday for many Pagans. The holiday has various aspects. Here are a few:
* It is similar to the Mexican Day of the Dead, in that it is a time to honor and visit with ancestors.
* It is a harvest festival.
* Many Pagans celebrate the New Year at this time, instead of on January 1.
