Stillness and surging: a Melbourne Winter Solstice reflection
Exploring Winter Solstice in Melbourne – finding sacred stillness after busy times and noticing winter’s unexpected vitality. A Southern Hemisphere reflection.
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How to observe or ignore Lughnassadh and Imbolc
Exploring Lughnassadh and Imbolc in Australia: seasonal shifts, cultural dissonance, and reimagining the Sabbats to align with the local landscape and rhythms.
Using tarot to set goals in the New Year
The New Year is the perfect time for divination, reflection, and setting meaningful goals. Here’s how I used the tarot to create a roadmap for 2025.
The search for Winter Solstice magic and inspiration
After 12 years of living in Melbourne, I’m still struggling to find magic and inspiration around the Winter Solstice in June in the Southern Hemisphere.
Year in review, goodbye 2023 and plans for 2024
2023 has been a magical year. With the new year quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on 2023. Here’s my year in review and what I look forward to in 2024.
How to be ignored by Brigid and other gods
As a Flametender, I build an altar for Brigid every month, light her candle, and make offerings. I also honour Brigid every Imbolc, and mostly she ignores me.