Finding Magic Wherever You Are There is a common misconception that spiritual practice requires a dedicated room, a large altar, or an abundance of tools. Many people dream of having an entire room devoted to their path ~ a sacred sanctuary filled with candles, books, crystals, and ritual items. While those spaces are wonderful, they are not necessary. The truth is that sacred space is not defined by size. It is defined by intention. Whether you live in a motorhome, like we are now, a small...

Introduction: More Than a Name As the Spring Equinox approaches, many in the Pagan and Wiccan communities prepare to celebrate Ostara ~ a time of balance, renewal, and new beginnings. But where does Ostara truly come from? Did our ancestors celebrate it in the same way we do today? The answer is both simple and beautifully complex. The Spring Equinox: A Universal Turning Point Long before the name “Ostara” was widely used, cultures across the world honored the Spring Equinox ~ the moment when...

There have been, as we all know, certain Pagan Holidays that have been adopted by Christians for centuries. Many are well known by the Pagan community .. Sabbats, such as Yule ( Christmas ), Ostara ( Easter ), Samhain ( Halloween ), are the main ones everyone thinks of. But what about some of the other, not-so-well-known Sabbats? Today is the Christian Holiday Valentines Day, so I thought today to be a perfect opportunity to talk about Lupercalia. Lupercalia was an ancient Roman Pagan...