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Beltane, Fairies, the Hawthorn, and the Goddess Bloddeuwedd – Episode 18
Fairies, flowers, fertility, a Maypole, and a hawthorn tree. They all weave their way into the Celtic festival of Beltane and other seasonal festivals so common in the Old World. On episode 18 of the Ritual Recipes podcast, I talk … Continue reading
Posted in Goddess, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal, Trees
Tagged beltane, bloddeuwedd, Celtic, four elements, hawthorn tree, may queen, maypole, owl, spring ritual, welsh goddess
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Episode 17: Spring Equinox – Ready to Break the Bonds of Winter?
The Vernal Equinox arrived last week. The Sun has entered the sign of Aries. Spring is here. Depending on where you live, it might still feel like winter. That’s how it is was here, until today. Soon, with a fierce … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, Goddess, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal
Tagged ostara, pagan, spring equinox, spring goddess, spring ritual, vernal equinox
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Episode 16: A Valentine’s Day Ritual for One
I have a lot of friends who are single. Some are divorced, some widowed, some single by choice, some living “in the wait.” Even though I read and write romance novels, I don’t believe a person has to be in a loving, committed relationship to have a good life. That said, I do believe every single one of us needs to give love and be open to receiving love from others. How long the loving energy flows back-and-forth in any relationship will vary. To keep the energy flowing, I’ve designed a few safe and simple rituals. Continue reading
Episode 15 – Unity Rituals for Weddings
You’re planning your wedding ceremony and want to include a unity ritual. You think unity candle or sand ceremony. Both are lovely, but you do have other options. In a wedding, the purpose of a unity ritual is to symbolize … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Life in General, Marriage Equality, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Sand Ceremony, Tree Planting, Unity Candle, Unity Rituals, Weddings
Tagged sand ceremony, tree planting, unity candle, unity ritual, wedding ceremony
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Episode 13 – Steps in a Rite of Passage For Getting Married or Competing on The Voice
Do you watch reality television? I read somewhere that the shows are plentiful because a reality show doesn’t cost as much to produce as would a show with A-list stars. But why are the shows popular? I think it’s because … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Life in General, Marriage Equality, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged break the glass, CT podcaster, CT wedding officiant, jump the broom, jump the sword, magic of 3, officiant, pattern of ritual, rite of passage, ritual elements, the first kiss, wedding ceremony, wedding officiant, wedding rituals, wedding vows, wedding wish jar
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Episode 12 – Winter Solstice Ritual and the Infinity Symbol
The Winter Solstice is the longest night. What does this cosmic event have to do with gifts and candles, pigs and wine, freedom and fear, self-discipline, resolutions…weddings, handfastings, and the infinity symbol? A lot! Solstices and Equinoxes A little background … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Traditions, Life in General, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged capricorn, saturnalia, winter ritual, winter solstice, Yule, yule logs
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Episode 11 – Animal Totems as Spirit Guides to the Underworld
I learned a valuable lesson the day a skunk crossed my path. It was about animals as totems and the magical medicine they offer. Seeing animals as spirit guides was at the heart of a public ritual I created for … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, Harvest season, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast
Tagged animal totem, autumn, autumn ritual, bear, bee, dog, eagle, halloween, hawk, salmon, samhain, spirit animal, spirit guide, squirrel, squirrel hill, synagogue shooting, the underworld
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Episode 10 – A Butterfly Ritual for Weddings, Memorials and More
In folklore, butterflies are said to come from the faerie realm. In some Native American traditions, butterflies represent a living piece of a rainbow. In many cultures, butterflies represent the sweetness of life, the beauty of dance, the inevitability of … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Cultural Traditions, Funerals, Life in General, Marriage Equality, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Weddings
Tagged butterflies, butterfly blessings, nature magick, wedding ceremony
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Episode 9 – Magical Soup Ritual to Heal the Earth
It’s September. The harvest season continues. If we could make a symbolic soup to heal the Earth, what ingredients should we include? What ingredients does Mother Earth have for you? I explored all that and more in a special harvest … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Friendship, Harvest season, Life in General, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal
Tagged autumn ritual, harvest, magic soup, ritualrecipes, soup to heal the world
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