La Bona Dea's Journal of Everyday Magic

Storytelling which touches the heart and awakens the soul

Women's Spirituality

Whisperings . . . and a grasshopper

Looking up toward the sky, the glimmering leaves of fall have arrived – “Let go,” they whisper in the breeze. . .”It’s time.” I did a little ritual today where I crossed a bridge and I left my past behind me. Yesterday and today I saw a grasshopper. . . whatever can this message be? […]

Who Knew What the Jellyfish Knew?

https://www.spirit-animals.com/jellyfish/ I thought I was sinking. Dying. Not MATTERING! I am buried under the weigh of chronic illness (Fibromyalgia) and the home repairs that my husband has begun eight years ago, (All are incomplete from painting, trim, baseboard, a shower without hot water, brand new windows that are still in the garage. . . from […]

She is here and She is Beautiful! Path of the Priestess

Join me for an adventure… awaken the Priestess in you! If you have heard Her call, felt the quicken in your belly, the excitement of connecting with the Divine Feminine, contact me to see if this Priestess Apprenticeship is a good fit for you! We will meet eight times throughout the year. Once at each […]

Time for Myself in Sagewoman Magazine….

I am so please and honored to be a contributor in this season’s issue (#93) of SageWoman Magazine. Please check out your local bookstore and markets for this special issue on Sovereignty. It poses a great question for all women who seek and are willing to FIND! Enjoy all the lovely articles, and please feel […]

Friday the 13th of October

Today is a tough one for me. The fires in Santa Rosa continue to burn, though they are headed east. I call upon the Goddess to comfort me, mine, and my communities as we gather strength to get through the next days. I thought this photo was a good one for today, because I am […]

July Full Moon in the Sierra Mountains

Summer Waxing Moon over Wild Mountain Sage Summer has reached its peak, settling down after a gloriously hot Summer Solstice! Looking up toward the Moon, Her gentle and cool face gazing down at me; I am perched at the crest of a mountain range, I feel Her love pour down on me. The sky is […]

Summer Sea Shell Magic

Join me for Summer Sea Shell Magic at Practical Magic Moon Circle on Monday, June 19th! Capture the essence of Summertime and set intentions for a fabulous Harvest this Autumn! Visit Songbirdcenter.org for more details or contact me directly Blessings of the Summer Moon to you! Priestess Tina

Mom’s Graduation Day

Miss Mia Graduated last night and I am a proud Mamma. Anyone who knows our story understands the importance of this moment between us. I have have five beautiful children, two are my step-daughters, but daughters just the same, and I am proud of each and every one of these kids. Parenting is a job […]

Moons, Junes and Ferris Wheels….

Next month the June moon circle will not take place as it is my daughter’s graduation weekend! The baby of the clan, and we are so happy! July’s moon circle falls during the Fourth of July holiday, so I may plan another date and a glorious trip to the beach for some magical spell casting! […]

Flirting with Femininity

Spring always reminds me of being a teenager. I wanted so much to be grown and in charge of my life! I was learning about boy/girl relationships, how I liked to dress, how I felt when I wore Kissing Potion…. yeah, remember that sticky sweet lip gloss… bubble-gum flavor! Yeah! I remember the angst of […]