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May
24
Green and pink-purple Northern Lights shimmering against a backdrop of faint stars. The horizon is black trees.

Full Moon: A stargazing update

It's Friday. Hello. As you might surmise from the title here, for the first time I've
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May
17
A woven tapestry showing a white unicorn at a fountain, plus other animals, trees, and a late medieval hunting party.

First Quarter: The witch's art of dyeing

Hello. It's Friday, and the greening here is nearly finished. Most of the spring flowers have dropped and
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May
10
New Moon: Free will

New Moon: Free will

It's Friday. Hello. I was going to write this post a certain way, and now I'm
10 min read
May
03
Green arugula and heavily seasoned, cooked rabbit legs and saddle meat on a black and white plate. A glass of wine nearby.

Solar Summer + Last Quarter: Resolutions

Hello. It's Friday, and we are now into the longest days and shortest nights. My observance of Calan
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Apr
30
Close view of some large, very red roses.

Monthly Music Mailing: Taurus Season

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Apr
26
An oil painting of a woman with black hair, wearing a medieval-ish red dress, staring into a small crystal ball.

Full Moon: The elements of scrying

It's Friday. Hello. Today's thoughts are on divination, but not an analysis of a divination form
8 min read
Apr
19
Flat griddle cakes, their sides either dark or golden brown, studded with currants. They're on a cooling rack.

First Quarter: Ancestral recipes

Hello. It's Friday. The world around me is starting to erupt with flowers — forsythia, cherry blossoms, violets, pansies,
10 min read
Apr
12
New Moon: Lucifer/Apollon

New Moon: Lucifer/Apollon

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Apr
08
Salt for the Eclipse: Totality

Salt for the Eclipse: Totality

It's Monday. Hello. This is a uniquely timed post for the total solar eclipse that will take place
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Apr
05
Last Quarter: Progress does not exist

Last Quarter: Progress does not exist

Hello. It's Friday (though a little late). In the wake of yesterday's nor'easter, probably
19 min read