Magical & Metaphysical Shop ~ Intuitive Readings ~ Psychopompery ~ Author & Teacher Rev. Vanessa
Happy Cailleach Day (Feb. 2nd)! Above is a drawing I did of Cailleach a couple years ago. Cailleach is the Irish and Scottish goddess of winter and weather who sometimes ventures out on Imbolc to gather wood. If the day is sunny and pleasant, Cailleach will collect firewood and extend winter in order to use…
A long time ago when I was only 12, I had a beautiful dream of being in an ancient forest where there was a small cottage. I was invited inside and discovered that the cottage was connected to my ancestors. A female ancestor dressed in Victorian era clothes asked me to sit down. She opened…
I have a positive view of snakes. Snake energy is often thought of as “life force” energy, and in certain cultures, the spirit of the land. Medusa, the snake haired Goddess, has been a long-time spirit ally of mine. Over the years, she has taught me how to incorporate “snake” energy into my clearing and…
This is my second post on the upcoming Lammas holiday. My first post was on creating Purposeful Poppets for a New Moon Lammas (or nearly new moon!). Doing a craft for Lammas is a great way of honoring Lugh, the Craftsman God of the Celts, and Gaia who has been creating her harvest for…
I have been all about moons and poppets this summer! I decided to combine my two summer interests into the Lammas holiday – the first of three pagan harvest holidays. Lammas celebrates Gaia’s harvest of grain. Since this year’s Lammas (often celebrated on August 1st) is close to the new moon on July 31st,…
The Spell Jar 