By lore and definition, traditionally a familiar is a spiritually attuned creature living near or with a witch/shaman/energy worker or person who helps them have insight into nature and assists in magical work. One doesn’t necessarily “choose” this creature so much as the creature and witch discover each other and the bond that they share….
Month: September 2016
Mabon: Magic Season of Balance
The coming of Autumn brings a sense of peace and security with its energies. The days are already getting shorter and the nights are longer. The crops have come in, mostly, and our larders and freezers are full of preserves, tomatoes, pickles, sauces. There is a sense of fullness and accomplishment; a welcome end to…
Forever Blowing Bubbles
I was blowing bubbles (or were bubbles blowing me?), when all of a sudden, as it often does, it hit me. Not like a brick, mind, but rather like a silken feather; a tickle of awareness at once become an understanding. Did someone say, or was it me, that real spirituality was not the accumulation…
Zucchini-Carrot-Banana Bread, Magic-Style
September is upon us, and so is the coming of Autumn! I couldn’t be happier, honestly, as it’s unquestionably my favorite time of year. (September 1 = Halloween mode initiated!:) ) The leaves are just barely turning, a crisp, chill is in the air as the sun goes down. The garden is finally in it’s…
Summer in a Jar: Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
Oven roasted tomato sauce could not be easier! Everything goes into a roasting pan and the ingredients can vary to your specific tastes. One pan, minimal chopping, no simmering, no straining, and your house will smell amazing. Best of all, if you can or freeze this sauce you will have shelf-stable use during the cold Autumn and Winter…
Mindful Hearth 