01/31/18 – Blue Moon/Blood Moon/Lunar Eclipse

One could wish an entire lifetime for a
moment such as this. So exciting, almost
to be feared . . . dare I wish upon a star or
is this the last moment of my life on which
to wish the most important, the most valuable
 . . . scared shitless here . . .

'tis a full blue moon
a blood moon lunar eclipse
wishes coming true

01/30/18

I find myself in a state of near elation as
January draws to a close. There is so much
to look forward to . . . the blue moon, the
beginning of a new month, the approach
of spring, Lady Hekate handing over the
torch to St. Brighid. Absolutely glorious!

sun is returning
an ending a beginning
leaves my soul in hope

01/29/18

Here I am awake at god awful 3:00 
in the morning. Laying on my right side,
I can see our lunar lady staring in at me
through my bedroom window. She's
almost full and shrouded in mist.
Pure magic!

at o dark thirty
lunar lady peeking out
brighid at the door

01/28/18

Celebrating Imbolc, Val and Mary gave me
the idea of each day making my haiku something
positive, something I would like to improve in
my life, and dedicate it to Lady Hekate. What
a phenomenal idea!

lady hekate
passing the torch to brighid
light is returning

01/27/18

I burned votives all night long. I know today
isn't Imbolc but prep for the celebration means
a lot to me. It feels like such a beginning . . .
maybe it has something to do with Lady Hekate
passing the torch to Lady Brighid in the next
few days. I am in awe of them both. Blessed be . . .

ladies of my heart
such blessings you bring to life
metaphor or not

01/26/18

Harking back . . . I realize just how much
I loved to teach and just how much I miss it.
I have so enjoyed the hours of lesson planning,
the reading up, the choosing of materials.
God, I miss it!

reading and learning
back in the saddle again
a teacher at best

01/25/18

I have 99 Books of Shadow
in black three ring binders.
It has been so exciting to go
through them and make certain
they are all in order for my new
classes. Such joy!

the love of learning
superseded by teaching
hand in hand they go

01/24/18

I met a couple of young women
in the neighborhood a few months
ago. They have asked to study with
me which adds interest to my days.

interesting life
a responsability
sharing the knowledge

01/23/18

I have never before understood the hold
negativity has on the soul. It must be the
most deeply rooted habit ever! Daily, I
am making a fierce effort for happy,
nonetheless.

putting on glad rags
now trying my hand at joy
hurry up and smile

01/22/18

It's rather wondrous how snow paralyses
life in general. 30 - 40 MPH winds, 8 plus
inches snow . . . and such beauty. I rather
want to spend the day in bed but my files
and other projects await.

an easy season
winter a long time coming
still longing for spring

01/21/18

We are expecting a good snow today.
I remember as a child hearing my father
speak about the analogy of snow. Everything
made new, the beauty of it . . . but as it
began to melt and muddy tracks were made,
the underneath was revealed once again. He
didn't preach, just asked that we observe and
extrapolate. An amazing man!

surrounded by white
a mystery actually
a new beginning

01/20/18

Looking at things differently, a new way
of seeing . . . and 'twas only a few nights
ago, the night of new beginnings. I find
myself amazed, and perhaps it's because
it's all so new, but the ability to look at
things differently is quite refreshing. I
find myself full of hope.

from despair to hope
looking back looking forward
pray stay the distance

01/19/18

Yesterday, we went through burst pipes,
water loss, hours of angst and spending
non-existent shekels. I didn't lose it, nor
did I crack under the pressure of it all. I
owe it all to new beginnings!

frustration and fear
all about passing the test
serenitys gift