La Bona Dea's Journal of Everyday Magic

It sounds daunting to some, natural to others, and then there are those of us who are perplexed by our intuition. The feelings in my gut never seem to match the dreams in my head nor the pulse of my heart. My intuition tells me what I need, who to follow, where to go, and […]

You know which ones… right? Ah, the ruby red slippers. The red dancing shoes. Each pair of shoes poses danger.   Your eyes sparkle, because you love to dance. Excitement closes in, but in the last moment, you notice glittering ruby red slippers. The possibility of going home eases haunting whispers, those which wrap your […]

February is the Hunger Full Moon or Snow Full Moon February Hunger Moon Full Moon Ritual As we ponder what we hunger for these days…freedom, transparency, diplomacy, or basic human integrity, we can satisfy our needs when we harness the energy of the moon. What you will need: Your favorite mug or coffee cup Your […]

I am doing it! I am taking the time to reflect on the Moon and follow Her energies this year. I am mulling around and taking inventory of what goes and what stays. I have an annual purge. New Year New Me kind of thing. I toss the ratty clothes, the broken-but-still-useful items that are […]

We leave the darkest day, Winter Solstice, the longest day, behind us.The Holly King lies down his sword until summertime. The Oak King now re-gathers strength to brightly shine at Summer Solstice. It’s welcoming and peaceful in the dark void of these next few days as we await the rebirth of the Sun.It’s time to put […]

Gathering with women and sacred femininity creates beauty and tranquility. Gathering with Priestesses multiplies the power in each of us and therefore, sets the world on a path of healing and peace. So mote it be!

Photos curtesy of Mia October’s Moonrise in Aries sets our world on fire. The bright flame upon the ocean waters provoke change. Now is the time! Forget the struggle, the downtrodden fears, the lack of motivation! The return is here! Dare yourself to get back on track, to claim what is yours. The world waits […]

It’s just like that! The time flies when there is birth and death, joyfulness and mourning. Days bleed together, and the seasons change. For some the “Wheel” turns slowly or hauntingly, for others it whizzes by with fractions of seconds pile on to one another. This year, I have experienced both, and all. Already we […]

The freezing cold is upon us, and the temperatures barely wane. Cold air, cold water, cold earth. But underneath the crust is the business of spring! Imbolc marks the first Holy Sabbat on the Wheel of the Year. Though it is cold and wet, frosty and icy, we might feel the stir of early spring […]

Our tradition began when the kids were in school. We, as working moms, scheduled time off to watch the kids in the Halloween Parade, help out in the classrooms for Halloween Parties, and, of course, celebrate the Witches’ New Year by casting our wishes to the universe for a charmed life. Twenty years or so […]