La Bona Dea's Journal of Everyday Magic

Celtic Raven & Crows in Mythology- The Morrighan is a Triple Goddes- – Mother, Maiden, Crone, or the three aspects of life and the moon cycle; life, death, rebirth. In Celtic mythology, The Morrighan is the warrior goddess, and she will shapeshift into a crow or raven and recognized as flocks of them. When the […]

According to the book “Animal Speak” by Ted Andrews, the Robin is a symbol of Spring and New Growth And according to Scott Cunningham, “Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, the persimmon is a symbol of the Feminine, Venus, and Water. Also, Changing Sex, Healing, and Luck. Well, I am not sure what all of this […]

A pine cone A few sentimental flowers crushed to a powder A sprinkle of cassia bark oil Old candle wax brought to a boil And thoughts of warmth and cozy days with you! Bright blessings and joy!

u o k And I got that message LOUD and CLEAR! Blessed Be and Grateful with Gratitude

We are experiencing a RED FLAG WARNING, so we will not be doing burning rituals today. . . so. . . Walk to a bridge and with you take: An apple and the choices you make~ Stand at the entrance of the bridge, May it be in the valley, hill, or ridge, This is the […]

I wrote this for a friend but realized how perfect is to conjure good choices for the up-coming mid-term elections…… Put something like a piece of jewelry or charm to absorb moonlight on this full moon – Then say out loud: Moonlight charm- By the light of this full moon each moment played out as […]

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? […]

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 […]

Okay, so we live in California, and I joke it was a sprinkle, but nonetheless, it was a beautiful night. I got to gather with my sis and friend and don the Goddess Garb. We had fun interpreting what the ancients might have thought of the night sky and the the possible magic or fear […]

I am a delicate flower. I like the cool shade from a redwood tree I like to sip on iced lemon water…. or chilled champagne I like cool mornings, but I loath hot days. I am no longer working in an office with A/C, so I need a way too cool down in the afternoon…. […]