Happy Mabon!
Today (or should I say Sunday - I'm writing this at a rather late hour! :) was Mabon, the Sabbat that celebrates the Autumn Equinox.
This is a time for reflection and celebration, as we say goodbye to Spring and Summer and prepare for the longer (and cooler) days and nights ahead. To take advantage of the season, try some spells that focus on letting go of old habits. As the soil goes dormant and the Earth begins her long winter sleep, use this rejuvenating energy to help you recoup and re-evaluate as well.
Mabon is also a time of giving thanks for the bounty we've received throughout the year so enjoy your feasts and be sure to say blessings for those not-so-fortunate. Celebrate with family and friends - that's what we're most thankful for after all, isn't it? - and use this time to reflect and instill balance into your life!
This is a time for reflection and celebration, as we say goodbye to Spring and Summer and prepare for the longer (and cooler) days and nights ahead. To take advantage of the season, try some spells that focus on letting go of old habits. As the soil goes dormant and the Earth begins her long winter sleep, use this rejuvenating energy to help you recoup and re-evaluate as well.
Mabon is also a time of giving thanks for the bounty we've received throughout the year so enjoy your feasts and be sure to say blessings for those not-so-fortunate. Celebrate with family and friends - that's what we're most thankful for after all, isn't it? - and use this time to reflect and instill balance into your life!
Labels: connecting with spirit, earth magic, holidays, mabon, nature, paganism, sabbats, wicca, wiccan
Bush Apologizes to Wiccan Widow
President Bush called Rebecca Stewart to apologize for not inviting her to a private meeting with relatives of soldiers killed in military combat. Stewart and her husband, Sgt. Frank Stewart were Wiccans and after Sgt. Stewart was killed in Afghanistan in 2005, Mrs. Stewart sued to have a pentagram placed on his tombstone.
She won the suit and the Wiccan symbol was added to 38 others on the list of approved symbols.
Mrs. Stewart said she believes she was excluded from the meeting because of their faith but President Bush said the exclusion was just an oversight
Mrs. Stewart found out about the meeting from her mother-in-law, who by the way, was invited.
She won the suit and the Wiccan symbol was added to 38 others on the list of approved symbols.
Mrs. Stewart said she believes she was excluded from the meeting because of their faith but President Bush said the exclusion was just an oversight
Mrs. Stewart found out about the meeting from her mother-in-law, who by the way, was invited.
Labels: military, pagan news, paganism, stewart, wicca, wiccan, witchy politics