River Reeds
River Reeds was a community built for clarinetists in and around Louisville, Kentucky to connect, share, and support one another. It was built for students, teachers, hobbyists, and pros.
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Indigo Gabbro
This beautiful combination of stone, also known as Mystic Merlinite, is full of depth. It lives up to its mythological namesake, as its cloudy, glittering surface indicates a magical essence. Use this stone as an escape from the worries of our modern times. Allow it to free your consiousness, opening you up to more relaxation and less worry. use it during your meditation practice, or as you’re getting ready to rest, for a boost to your aura. [read more]
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Rose Quartz
Known for its powers of love, beauty, and compassion, rose quartz is an especially dynamic stone. While typically tied to romantic love, you’ll find the energies of this translucent gem spilling into all aspects of your personal relationships. Rose quartz is most potent when worn on your person, close to your heart. Place it in your pocket whenever you need to move love and beauty into first place in your life. [read more]
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Flourite
Modern life is a blessing, but its multitude of choices can sometimes seem overwhelming — even simple decisions, like whether to plant poppies or pansies this summer. Flourite can help you navigate ”burnout” energy by restoring vibrational balance and mental clarity. Known for an ability to transform negative energy into positive energy, hold onto luminescent flourite during meditation in periods of decision-making fatigue. Or, place it on your desk and let its radiating energy work its magic as you clear out your inbox — and your mind. [read more]
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Blue Tiger Eye Gemstone
Embrace the power in the harshness of this winter season through the protective and confident blue tiger eye gemstone. This stone is known to aid the user during times of transition, helping you to manifest and visualize. Hold this stone before your meditative practice to set intentions and release any negativity. It is especially useful around your throat and third eye chakras, inspiring wisdom and intuition. [read more]
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A Traditional Nahuatl Prayer
I release my parents from the feeling that they have failed with me. I release my children from the need to make me proud, so that they can write their own ways, according to their hearts. I release my partner from the obligation to make me feel complete. I lack nothing in myself. I learn with all the beings that surround me through all time. I thank my grandparents and ancestors who met so that today I breathe life. And I release them from the faults of the past and from the wishes they did not fulfill, aware that they… [read more]
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Incoming Rainstorm
I love this tree in my backyard. Note: this is excellent to listen to with headphones. [read more]
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J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship of the Ring”
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship of the Ring” [read more]
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Ruby Zoisite
Magical Properties: Independence, Vigor, Passion, Fertility, Ambition Increases originality. Psychic: AIDS psychic abilities including the ability to easily enter a trance state. Physical: Assists with recovery after long periods of illness or stress. Helps heal diseases of sex and reproductive organs, neutralizes acid reflux and acts as a sleep aid for insomniacs. [read more]
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Whatever you believe, believe it with your whole heart. If it comes from a place of peace, love, and caring for others, then you can never be wrong; it is your own personal truth. [read more]
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Grounding
Grounding is a method of consciously reconnecting to the planet. If you’ve been feeling unfocused or “floaty”, the suggestions given here can help. A simple way to ground yourself is to stand, sit, or lie down outside (I take my shoes off for this). The goal is to be as close to the earth as you can for a few minutes. However you choose to do this, make sure you are in a comfortable position and will not be disturbed for several minutes. Close your eyes and take a few, long, relaxing breaths. Focus on one part of your body… [read more]
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My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage. Aunt Francis, “Practical Magic” [read more]
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In here, Mr. Garibaldi, you cannot hide from yourself. Everything out there has only one purpose: to distract us from ourselves, from what is truly important. But there are no distractions in here. You can learn much from silence. G’kar (from his prison cell), “Babylon 5” [read more]
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How to Deal with Grief
A famous musician was asked how he deals with grief. His answer is a most powerful survival lesson. [read more]
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Q: How are we supposed to treat others? “There are no others.” Ramana Maharshi [read more]
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You know, I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, wouldn’t it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them? So, now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe. Marcus Cole, “Babylon 5” [read more]
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No more; no less.
It occurred to Pooh and Piglet that they hadn’t heard from Eeyore for several days, so they put on their hats and coats and trotted across the Hundred Acre Wood to Eeyore’s stick house. Inside the house was Eeyore. [read more]
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If I take a lamp and shine it toward the wall, a bright spot will appear on the wall. The lamp is our search for truth, for understanding. Too often we assume that the light on the wall is god. But the light is not the goal of the search. It is the result of the search. The more intense the search, the brighter the light on the wall. The brighter the light on the wall, the greater the sense of revelation upon seeing it. Similarly, someone who does not search, who does not bring a lantern with him sees… [read more]
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I dream of never being called resilient again in my life. I’m exhausted by strength. I want support. I want softness. I want ease. I want to be amongst kin, not patted on the back for how well I take a hit, or for how many. Zandashé L’orelia Brown [read more]
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Be the person who breaks the cycle.
If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If you were shamed, choose compassion. Be the person you needed when you were hurting, not the person who hurt you. Vow to be better than what broke you, to heal instead of becoming bitter so you can act from your heart, not your pain. Lori Deschene [read more]
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You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall [read more]
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We have negative mental habits that come up over and over again. One of the most significant negative habits we should be aware of is that of constantly allowing our mind to run off into the future. Perhaps we got this from our parents. Carried away by our worries, we’re unable to live fully and happily in the present. Deep down, we believe we can’t really be happy just yet—that we still have a few more boxes to be checked off before we can really enjoy life. We speculate, dream, strategize, and plan for these “conditions of happiness” we want… [read more]
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Speak Your Truth
If you want to know who your tribe is, speak your truth. Then, see who sticks around. Those are the people who get a spot in your blanket fort. [read more]
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Stop Using Phony Science to Justify Transphobia
Someone wrote this and actually believes this: “there are only two genders, the rest are mental illnesses.” I can’t even… I’m so sorry to anyone who has dealt with this. I just want to take a moment and say that gender is not binary. This is not just my opinion, or anyone’s opinion, really. There is actual science behind this. A lot goes into someone’s gender besides anatomy. There are soooo many links and information out there, this is just one. I hope it helps a little. Click the image below to read the full article. [read more]
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More really great advice
Action creates motivation, not the other way around. You don’t need to feel good to get going, you need to get going to give yourself a chance at feeling good. [read more]
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You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you. [read more]
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Quote from “Whenever You’re Ready”
Picture a wave. In the ocean. You can see it, measure it, its height, the way the sunlight refracts when it passes through. And it’s there. And you can see it, you know what it is. It’s a wave. [read more]
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How do I update my plugins?
All updates are accessible from the Dashboard. If anything is pending for an update, you’ll see a small icon in the admin bar with a number next to it: Click on this number/circular arrow to be taken to the Updates page: Place a check in the “Select All” item and then click the “Update Plugins” button. Upon completion of updates, you’ll see a message like this: You can verify the plugins are all updated by visiting the Plugins page (click on the corresponding listing in the black sidebar): [read more]
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How do I add/edit my content?
The WordPress Editor uses blocks to transform the way you create content: it turns a single document into a collection of components for adding content. With blocks, you can quickly add and customize multiple media and visual elements that used to require shortcodes, custom HTML code, and embeds. Blocks make it easier to create media-rich layouts on your Pages and Posts. How to Edit Content: When making edits, first verify that you are logged in. if you are, you will see a black admin bar across the top of your page. It will look something like this: Next, navigate to the page or… [read more]
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Where is my content?
All content is accessible from the Dashboard. To get to the Dashboard: If for some reason you do not see your Dashboard, you can access it from the front page using the admin bar at the top (this is only visible when logged in). Hover over the name of your web site, found on the top left of the bar, and choose Dashboard from the dropdown that shows. A screenshot of my admin bar is included below. If you still don’t see the admin bar, add /wp-admin to the end of your domain. Example: If your domain is google.com, then… [read more]
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What’s my password?
Your password was sent to you upon creation of the web site. For security purposes, I do not keep passwords for accounts. So, in this instance, you’ll need to reset your password. 1. On the login page, you will see Lost your password? right underneath the username and password fields. 2. Click on this link, and you will be sent to a form that requires either your username or email address that was used for initial setup of your site. I recommend entering your email address. 3. If the site finds your email address is registered, you will get a… [read more]
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How do I login to my site?
The easiest way to get to your site it so add /login to the end of your domain. Example: If your domain is google.com, then your login link will be google.com/login. You’ll see this screen: NOTE: if for some reason that link does not work, add /wp-login.php to the end of your domain instead of /login. If your domain is google.com, then your login link will now be google.com/wp-login.php. [read more]
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Trans Women are Women; Trans Men are Men
If someone says a trans woman is “a man pretending to be a woman,” I hate to break it to them… [read more]
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Social Media “Friends”
To everyone who’s seen their friends list shrink and have no idea why: Don’t take it to heart. I’ve been there—wondering what I did wrong when people “unfriended” me. But let’s be honest, Facebook calling them “friends” is quite manipulative. It’s just a digital connection, not a measure of your real relationships. True friends reach out in meaningful ways, and Facebook is only one of many ways to stay in touch. I’ve fallen into the same trap, so I’m working on it, too. Instead of feeling hurt by a number, ask yourself why it matters. You’re reacting to something on… [read more]
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Stop associating strength with the ability to smile through tears and suffer in silence. Strength means being brave enough to talk about what’s hurting you on the inside. [read more]
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I love you
Y’all, I love every single one of you. Yes, even you! 💖 If you speak from a place of love, awesome.If you speak from a place of joy, awesome.If you speak from a place of concern, awesome. If what I posted about trans women offends you, I hope you’ll have a good think about the “why” of it. If this topic directly affects you, let’s talk. Educate me. I hope everyone has an amazing day. 💖 [read more]
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Trans Women in Sports
Women’s sports are exactly that, women’s sports. The fact that a trans woman doing well after all her hard work is getting publicity doesn’t change the fact that she is a woman competing in women’s sports. No one knows her full story except her and possibly her closest family. No one here is her doctor, her endocrinologist, or her coach. No one here seems to remember that testing is required to compete, and if anyone’s hormone levels were out of range, they would not be allowed to compete. But what do I know… [read more]
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Calling Back your Power
With love to all and harm to none,I call back my power from every person, place, or thing,in this lifetime, in this universe, in this galaxy or any other.I call back my power clean, recalibrated, and only belonging to me.So mote it be. [read more]
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International Women’s Day
Today I asked my body what she needed,Which is a big dealConsidering my journey ofNot Really Asking That Much I thought she might need more water.Or protein.Or greens.Or yoga.Or supplements.Or movement. But as I stood in the showerReflecting on her stretch marks,Her roundness where I would like flatness,Her softness where I would like firmness,All those conditioned wishesThat form a bundle ofNever-Quite-Right-Ness,She whispered very gently: “Could you just love me like this?” ~ Hollie Holden [read more]
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The 12 Houses
your appearance, image, self-identity, how you come across to others cash, property, possessions, values (including how you value yourself) communication, siblings, neighbors, quick trips, early learning, education home, family, all things domestic, where you belong, your past romance, creativity, kids (your own or someone else’s), pursuit of pleasure, love affairs daily routines (including work), health, duty lovers, spouse, ex, open enemies, any sort of partner (including business), cooperation, competition joint finances, credit cards, debt, sex, anything considered taboo, inheritance, transformation study, travel, Great Cosmic Quest, internet, higher learning, religion, spirituality, dreams career, ambitions, how you make your mark on the… [read more]
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Things that can be true at the same time:
Your parents did the best they could, AND their choices wounded you. You love someone, AND you know it’s not healthy to keep them in your life. You’re terrified to take the next step, AND you know it’s the right thing to do. You want to have healthy relationships, AND unresolved trauma is making it difficult. You’re afraid to fail, AND you believe in yourself. [read more]
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Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made. Tyler Kent White [read more]
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Add Content on Plugin Activation
Just had a request for automagically creating content when you activate a theme. Here’s how to do it with a PLUGIN as well! [read more]
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Add content on Theme Activation!
Here’s a really cool code snippet for automagically creating content when you activate a theme! [read more]
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Ships don’t sink…
Ships don’t sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. Unknown [read more]
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Today I asked my body what she needed.
Today I asked my body what she needed,Which is a big dealConsidering my journey ofNot Really Asking That Much I thought she might need more water.Or protein.Or greens.Or yoga.Or supplements.Or movement. But as I stood in the showerReflecting on her stretch marks,Her roundness where I would like flatness,Her softness where I would like firmness,All those conditioned wishesThat form a bundle ofNever-Quite-Right-Ness,She whispered very gently: “Could you just love me like this?” Hollie Holden [read more]
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Ways you can take a break:
Read Paint Draw Listen to favorite music Nap Dance Walk your dog Cuddle your cat Fix a special meal Watch a show Exercise Spend time with a friend/family Spend time with yourself [read more]
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Confidence
When you’re not used to being confident, confidence feels like arrogance. When you’re not used to getting your needs met, prioritizing yourself feels selfish. Your comfort is not a good benchmark. Dr. Vassilia, Juno Counseling [read more]
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Nothing of True Value is Ever Lost
The following is from a daily guided journal. I found it amazingly inspiring today and wanted to share. [read more]
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I used to think getting emotionally healthy was like vanquishing some huge inner demon, but in reality it’s like giving broken pieces of yourself love and little hugs. Be gentle with yourself. [read more]
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Solo & Ensemble – Reflections
I love being a judge for solo & ensemble. As someone who is no longer immersed in the music education world, this is one of my few chances left to experience music on the middle school and high school level. [read more]
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May all that has been reduced to noise in you, become music again. [read more]
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Don’t Look Up
Lots of my online friends enjoyed this movie and are raving about how good it is. I did not enjoy it. Warning: I can find no way to talk about why you shouldn’t watch this movie without revealing a few spoilers. [read more]
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James Webb Telescope
When those first photos came in from the Hubble telescope, I remember being absolutely floored and excited with every little bit I could find. To quote another web site, “Hubble has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe.” [read more]
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Take a chance, take-a take-a chance chance….
Every December, I try to grab 2 friends and see who needs a little free web site help. This year, everyone seems fine, so I reached out to a social media personality who I do not know at all in real life. [read more]
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Dune
This movie was amazing! Watched on HBO. I’m pretty familiar with the story, but I greatly appreciated subtitles. [read more]
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If Nikki Six can make it through 1987, I can make it through today.
If Nikki Six can make it through 1987, I can make it through today. [read more]
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Halloween: A Story
This holiday coming up is literally about masquerading about as someone or something you’re not. I went as Marty McFly 2 years ago, and someone had the audacity to say, “wow, I didn’t know you were gay,” which is just about as judgmental as someone can get around a damned holiday. I digress, it’s not the point, but I’m getting there. Kiddo and I went to Spirit Halloween to look at stuff (mainly decorations, but costumes abound, so….). We happened upon a a mom who was telling her daughter NO to a Naruto costume. If you don’t know who Naruto… [read more]
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The Office (UK)
I absolutely cannot listen to the opening music. The piano is so out of tune on the high notes that it makes me cringe. There. I said it. [read more]
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Remember:
You are good enough! (Honestly, you’re probably overqualified, but let’s start the day off humble.) [read more]
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Letters to Myself
You don’t know it yet, but one day you will reach a low you never knew existed and you will lose yourself. Getting yourself back again will be one of the hardest seasons of your life. But, spoiler alert, you do get yourself back, you do make it in the end and you become so much stronger. So, keep going. For all the times you hit bottom, there are a thousand times that prove you don’t belong there. Stephanie Bennett-Henry [read more]
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Change the channel
So, kiddo asked if we could switch shows and watch an episode of Gravity Falls, and I said, “yes, please change the channel.” Apparently that’s not a saying anymore. [read more]
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Highland Coffee Closing
Oh no This is my favorite coffee shop in town. It might be silly to mourn the loss of a business, but here’s the thing…. Highland Coffee Company has a lot of my memories tied up in it. When I was living in the Highlands and going through really rough times in my mid/late 20s, I’d spend hours there reading, writing, sipping, people-watching, just to get away from things. When I moved away and then back to Louisville, I would drive out of my way to come back to this place. I wrote college papers here. I studied for music… [read more]
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Why Play Clarinet?
Dallas Tidwell was an inspiration. I think of him every time I get out my clarinet or step foot on UofL campus. [read more]
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Supernatural
Finally finished this show. A big thanks to all my friends who motivated me to pick it back up AND did so without any spoilers. I don’t know how I was able to avoid them on social media too, but I was completely in the dark on the last 3 seasons, and it was well worth it. I’ve watched this show with my hubby since it started 15 years ago, even in Germany when we were sometimes getting episodes in a not so legal way. I gotta say, it was a beautiful story arc, and I’m glad to have been… [read more]
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Cool thing I learned this week 🎶
At its very essence, playing a wind instrument can be a form of self-care. [read more]
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10 to Zen
Let go of comparing. Let go of competing. Let go of judgments. Let go of anger. Let go of regrets. Let go of worrying. Let go of blame. Let go of guilt. Let go of fear. Have a proper belly laugh at least once a day (especially if it’s about your inability to let go of any of all of the above). [read more]
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Vision Update
It’s been 3 years, to the month (April 2018), that I started losing vision in my right eye (after losing vision in my left eye). I had migraines like I’d never had before, optometrists gave me steroid drops and told me to cut back on computer work, and I was given no answers as to why this was happening. It took four doctors to find out that (1) I did not have a brain tumor, (2) I did not have MS, and (3) they did not know what I had. Later, I was diagnosed with atypical optic neurosis, which is… [read more]
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Compare Yourself to You, Yesterday
Hey there! I just want to take a moment to say thank you to Ashleigh Hardin for asking me to do an interview on her podcast, A.Typical. I was so nervous, but I had a great time! Y’all, this podcast is just starting out but it’s got great topics and a bright future! Check out A.Typical “A.Typical presents the opportunity to hear the successes and struggles of other musicians. Showcasing the strengths and struggles musicians have encountered to help build successful career opportunities in and outside of music.” [read more]
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Reaping what you sow
The Mandalorian is owned by Disney, and they’re a huge fuss bucket churning out hits like it’s going out of style. Having said that, they refused to renew a contract for an actress who, after being warned in writing three times, kept spouting TERFy, racist, and anti-semitic comments on social media. If one is going to compare evangelical persecution to Nazi Germany, there are going to be some repercussions. Please, if you’re going to boycott something, boycott something worth your time. Otherwise, ya kinda look like…. Update Comment from a friend: It seems like they picked an easy target to… [read more]
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Yule 🎄❄️
Other Names Midwinter, Longest Night, Winter Solstice Colors green, gold, silver, red Foods cookies, caraway, dried fruits and nuts, pork dishes, and wassail Stones ruby, garnet, bloodstone, emerald, diamond Herbs and Flowers bayberry, evergreen, frankincense, holly, laurel, pine, sage Today, the shortest day of the year, is a celebration of peace, love, and positive energy, marked by gathering with family and friends. As Yule arrives, it’s an ideal time to set intentions for harmony, happiness, and rest. Decorate a yule log with evergreen and holly, then light it at sunset to burn until sunrise. Cleanse your talismans and magickal tools… [read more]
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‘Twas the Night before Yuletide
by C.C. Williford Twas the night before Yuletide and all through the glenNot a creature was stirring, not a fox, not a hen.A mantle of snow shone brightly that nightAs it lay on the ground, reflecting moonlight. The faeries were nestled all snug in their trees,Unmindful of flurries and a chilly north breeze.The elves and the gnomes were down in their burrows,Sleeping like babes in their soft earthen furrows. When low! The earth moved with a thunderous quake,Causing chairs to fall over and dishes to break.The Little Folk scrambled to get on their feetThen raced to the river where they usually… [read more]
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Krampusnacht
Krampus, a legendary figure in Alpine folklore, is a counterpart to Santa Claus with a darker, more menacing twist. Originating from Germanic traditions, Krampus is often depicted as a horned, demonic creature with hooves, fur-covered body, and a long, pointed tongue. His role is to accompany St. Nicholas during the Christmas season, serving as a contrast to Santa’s benevolence by punishing misbehaving children. On Krampusnacht, which falls on December 5th, people in some European regions celebrate Krampus with parades, where performers don elaborate costumes and masks resembling the frightening figure. The idea is to emphasize the consequences of naughty behavior,… [read more]
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I miss Germany
This time of year makes me really miss Germany. Talk about a country that really knows how to do Christmas… Weihnachtsmarkt, anyone?? Walk around, buy trinkets, view beautiful decorations, drink Glühwein, eat candied roasted almonds, listen to local bands play carols…. [read more]
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Samhain 🍂🎃🔥
Other Names Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, Witch’s New Year, Feast of the Dead, Spirit Night Colors black, brown, yellow, purple, gold, silver, red Foods apples, pumpkins, roasted game birds, cider, dark wine, pears, root vegetables Stones smoky quartz, amber, obsidian, pyrite, onyx, carnelian, turquoise Symbols bat, cat, blackbird, cauldron Flowers calendula, sunflowers, wild ginseng, wormwood Samhain, the fourth and final Cross Quarter Day of the calendar year, marks the beginning of winter and is a time to honor the dead. Traditionally associated with Halloween, this celebration involves leaving food and drink out for the spirits of the deceased, a custom… [read more]
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Kitty got in a scrap
I’ve had a few really stressful days. When today finally came, it was such a relief that I had to share. Also, it was quite hilarious, as the attached video shows…. Look, I love my cat, but she is a jerk to anyone who isn’t in her immediate family. I found out on Friday that this includes other animals. Kitty got in a scrap with what I think was this tuxedo cat a few doors down, and got bit. We didn’t see the real extent until Saturday, when a puncture wound reared its ugly head. I called the vet, who… [read more]
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COVID times suck.
Absolutely all of us are affected by the pandemic. But, sitting in your bubble and complaining while doing nothing will solve nothing. Let’s try to pull together and support one another. Please try to show a little LOVE to those around you. Many feel isolated, alone, and that they’re the only ones struggling in a specific way no one else is experiencing. That’s not true. Showing others a little caring can go a long way. Please try to have a little PATIENCE. When things don’t go our way with — and this list is only an example — (1) running… [read more]
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Mabon 🌽🌾
Other Names Autumn Equinox, Harvest Home, Second Harvest, Witch’s Thanksgiving Symbols cornucopia (horn of plenty), pinecones, seeds Colors orange, red, yellow, brown, copper, dark yellow, dark green Foods corn, beans, squash, apples, pumpkins, cider, root vegetables, pomegranate, wine Herbs yarrow, rosemary, sage, mugwort, rosehips Stones amber, citrine, cat’s eye, aventurine, sapphire, jasper Flowers sunflowers, thistle, marigolds Mabon, the modern reconstruction of ancient Pagan festivals surrounding the Autumn Equinox, marks a time when light and dark stand in balance, yet darkness begins to overtake the light. As the second harvest festival, also known as “Witches’ Thanksgiving,” it is a time of… [read more]
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PSL Season
Pumpkin Spice is actually…. a spell!! This seasonal flavoring is made up of cinnamon, clove, ginger, and allspice. They represent the Four P’s: potency, protection, passion and prosperity! Read more at this amazing article, complete with a quick spell you can do right in the Starbucks drive-thru! 😉 Embrace the PSL season, y’all. [read more]
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Why lie? I need a beer.
Yesterday, I was picking up some Starbucks when someone walked up to the drive-thru holding a sign. I expected it to have a message about asking for money, and it did, but it was pretty unique. The sign said: WHY LIE? I NEED A BEER. If that doesn’t describe this pandemic in a nutshell, I don’t know what does. [read more]
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
“The staff was to be 6 kadam high (about 72 inches). Then, subtract 1 kadam to honor the Hebrew God.” That makes the staff about 60 inches tall, about 5 feet. So, is Indiana Jones like 4 feet tall? [read more]
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Louisville has a sense of humor ❤️
Sign says, “the worst part about quarantine was the Dementors [read more]
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Lughnasadh 🍞🌾🔥
Other Names Lughnasad, Lugnassad, Lunasa, Fire Festival, First Harvest Colors Yellow, Orange, Gold Foods grapes, wine, beer, bread, grains, blackberries, pears, raspberries, currants, corn Stones citrine, peridot, carnelian, gold topaz, clear quartz, amber Symbols dollies, wheat, bread, cauldron, corn, herbs, threshing tools Flowers summer flowers Lughnasadh, the third Cross Quarter Day of the year, marks the time when the magickal household discovers if the hard work of previous months will yield a bountiful harvest. Named for the Celtic god Lugh and derived from the Gaelic word “Lunasa,” meaning August, this festival embodies the full cycle of life—celebrating both bounty and… [read more]
