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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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Mother Earth & the Corn King – The Harvest Story
The first harvest of the season, that of corn and grain, tells the story of Mother Earth and the Corn King. Whatever your “field” of work, this is the season that highlights sweat equity, prosperity, sacrifice, and community. My ancestors … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, Cultural Traditions, Goddess, Harvest season, Life in General, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged Celtic, cornking, harvest, highlandgames, lammas, lughasadh, motherearth
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Episode 8 – Celtic Harvest Ritual with the Corn King – Time to Settle Debts
Make hay when the sun shines. That’s the mantra for the harvest season. It’s time to work hard, celebrate community, settle debts, and honor the sacrifice of the Corn King who gives his life for that of the community. … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, Cultural Traditions, Harvest season, Life in General, Nature Based, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged amazon alexa, autumnal equinox, Celtic, corn and grain, corn king, harvest, harvest moon, highland games, iwwg, lammas, Laurie Neronha, libsyn, lughasadh, meg's inspirations, ritual recipes podcast, Viriditas, Zita Christian
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YouTube – Zita Interviews Photographer Carrie (Draghi) Patterson
Engaged couples, magazines, corporations, professionals seeking headshots, and parents of newborns all rave about Connecticut photographer Carrie Patterson of Carrie Draghi Photography. I interviewed Carrie on a recent episode of Weddings with Zita. You can watch it on Youtube.com/ZitaTVNetwork. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Interview on Weddings with Zita, Life in General, Uncategorized, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged carrie draghi photography, carrie patterson, CT wedding photographer, family photographer, first look, wedding budget, wedding photographer, weddings, Weddings with Zita, Zita Christian
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YouTube – Zita Interviews Bridal Seamstress Mollie Frish
Navigating the world of bridal gown alterations can be mysterious, not to mention expensive. In episode 28 of Weddings with Zita, Connecticut bridal seamstress Mollie Frish shares stories, photos, advice, and inspiration. Watch it on Youtube.com/ZitaTVNetwork. Do you have a … Continue reading
Posted in Interview on Weddings with Zita, Uncategorized, Weddings
Tagged bridal alterations, bridal seamstress, bustle, bustle buddy, mollie frish, repurpose wedding gown, say yes to the dress, wedding alterations, wedding budget, wedding dress, wedding gown, Weddings with Zita, Zita Christian
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Episode 6 – Gifts from the Trees Ritual for Weddings and More
Did you know that unicorns like ash trees? That the locust tree represents strength and the will to live? That planting a juniper by the front door is said to protect the home from thieves? What magical gifts do the … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Life in General, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal, Trees, Uncategorized, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged autumn wedding, outdoor wedding, ritual recipes, wedding ceremony, wedding ritual, woodland wedding
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Episode 5 – Spirit Spoons and Garden Gifts Rituals
Do you need protection? Eat basil. Do you seek abundance? Have some mint. Do you want to help your family find peace? Serve coriander. Herbs and spices are full of magical properties and lend themselves to rituals. Spirit Spoons I … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, Ceremony Ideas, Cultural Traditions, Friendship, Life in General, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Uncategorized, Weddings
Tagged Garden Gifts, kitchen ritual, spirit spoon, stir up the sun
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Episode 1 – Drink Your Words Ritual to Begin the Year or Launch a Project
“Words are but pictures of our thoughts.” So said England’s first poet laureate, John Dryden, back in the 1600s. His words inspired a simple ritual I created called “Drink Your Words.” I’ve done this ritual in various forms for several … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Life in General, Uncategorized
Tagged daily ritual, DIY ritual, drink your words, morning routine, ritual with kids, spiritual not religious
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An Officiant’s View of Ceremony Music
Centuries ago, the word dream meant “to dream” as we know it. Spelled d-r-e-m-e-n, it also meant “to make music.” The music a couple chooses for their wedding ceremony doesn’t simply entertain or provide atmosphere. The music calls everyone present to … Continue reading
Posted in Interview on Weddings with Zita, Life in General, Uncategorized, Weddings
Tagged ceremony music, entrance of the bride, processional, recessional, wedding DJ, wedding musicians
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TV Interview: Couples’ Empowerment with Judith O’Connor
On Weddings with Zita, I tell viewers they’ll be “inspired by the experts.” Here’s the link to an interview with Connecticut wedding officiant and couples’ counselor Judith O’Connor. She’s the wise woman we all want to have as our friend. … Continue reading
