La Bona Dea's Journal of Everyday Magic

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Summer Solstice Sunset in The Woods

This year our Apprenticeship went camping. We spent the Summer Solstice Sunset tossing our cares away by throwing rocks (infused with what no longer serves our purpose toward manifesting our desires) into the Russian River. We were visited by the Great Blue Heron who circled above us three times. Click here to learn about the […]

This Is Beltane

The Maiden blooms, she opens herself to the discovery of her sexuality, independence, and her magic which resides within. The rosebuds are tightly formed, yet with the sun’s beckoning rays and encouragement they submit – allowing all to see them – as they display their fullest beauty. This is Beltane – the once awakened acceptance […]

Winter Solstice and the Return of the Light

This is the Winter Solstice Indoor Altar. It remains on my table today, though it was over a week ago. I enjoy the beauty which radiates hope for a new year filled with LIGHT! Prepping the Outdoor Altar for the Spiral Meditation Lighting our Spiral Altar Sometimes it is hard to imagine that the light […]

Apple Bridge Spell for Samhain

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 […]

A little full moon blessing before the mid-term elections

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 […]

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 […]

Prayer and Moon Beads

As you can see I have been feeling very “crafty” these last few weeks! Sometimes I feel the need to be physical and head out of doors, capturing nature in all Her glory, other times I like to reflect with old fashioned pen in hand and write, write, write. Then other times, I get the […]