La Bona Dea's Journal of Everyday Magic

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Autumn Visit to Paso Robles and had to see the Vineyards at Sculpterra–all purple, juicy, and ready for harvest. . . so very Mabon!

25-Year Lammas Reunion at “The Realm” in Point Arena

Summer Solstice Celebration 2023

Flowers and Hope for Beltane

When I broke my knee and then my foot, but still Facetimed to the Ordination. . . .

Winter Solstice 2021

Samhain Labyrinth at Lavender and Bee Farm, Rohnert Park November 2020

Mabon Altar with Snake StickMabon Feast

Mona SmilingNatalie writing Brag SheetGrandmother Redwood

Mona in the tree 3Natalie in the treeMe in the treeShed Lizzard SkinThe shed skin of a lizard

Vineyard at LammasBerries

Celebrating Lughnasadh and the first harvest at  Manzantaz Creek Winery, Bennet ValleyWheat carving at the vineyardour sacred space

WIN_20190802_15_22_25_Pro (2)Into the Forest, we go, (Gualala and Guerneville, CA) Celebrating Summer Solstice with our Sisters

NatalNatalie and Mona at the SS River RitualNancy Dew speaks about the history of the Goddess and her priestesses

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Planting seeds of kindness, love, bravery, strength for the worldostara eggs

Ostara Eggs,one for each of the kids, grandkids, hubby, and me. Love how our family has filled these found nests from around my neighborhood.

Imbolc 2019 Priestess Tina Talking about History and Customs
Priestess Tina Leading the Ostara Circle
Yule Ceremony and Honoring the Moon
Time to Turn The Wheel at the 2018 Winter Solstice Gathering
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Feast of the Triple Goddesses and one is a kitchen witch, can you tell? Thanks, Tami for the food, and Jenni for the photo!! I gladly indulged xo

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The Apple, forbidden fruit contains the sacred symbol of the Goddess. . .

IMG_1938Samhain Spread. . . Wheel of the Year. . .
Begins at Samhain, then one card for each Sabbat… Samhain is at the top

Sometimes you just got to invite the Big Dudes to bless your stuff…
I had a great time blessing my daughter’s hot tub with the power of Poseidon!

Natalie and Poseidon   Poseidon

 A very Special Handfasting in Nevada City 10/7/2017

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Mr and Mrs Catalano

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These lovely Handfasting Cords were made by the groom’s sister.

Summer Sea Scape, June Moon Circle

Priestess Tina

Priestess Tina

Summer Solstice Guide Around the Sun Tarot Spread

Summer Solstice Journey Around the Sun Tarot Spread

FULL MOON SESSIONS AT SONGBIRD HEALING IN COTATI, CA

Table Sea Scape

Table Scape of Shells and Goddesses

June Altar of Shells

Honoring Aine at this June Strawberry Moon Circle

Captured Memories of Practical Magic Women’s Moon Circle for March

Invoking Idunn; Goddess of Spring and Youth

Invoking Idunn; Goddess of Spring and Youth


Rattle contents; beads, shells, charms, sparkles!

Rattle contents; beads, shells, charms, sparkles!


Mermaid Goddesses making rattles

Mermaid Goddesses making rattles


Mermaid Rattle used to conjure happy childhood memories at any time!

Mermaid Rattle used to conjure happy childhood memories at any time!


Bittersweet youth may be found in sweetened lemons!

Bittersweet youth may be found in sweetened lemons!

Past Fall and early times for La Bona Dea~

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Samhain Table Setting; pumpkins, snakes, acorns, keys…. the veil thins and the mystery is revealed

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Hecate’s Charm for Samhain, protection, and blessings.

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Bella, she likes a good feast after a Sabbat!

LB Poncia 2Land Blessing  Poncia Ranch, Marin, CA

Forget Me Not West Marin, CA ~ Home

Winter Solstice Waxing Moon... bringing our dreams to fruition! Winter Solstice Waxing Moon… bringing our dreams to fruition![/Winter Solstice] Rohnert Park, CA

Sharing and spreading the light, welcome! Sharing and spreading the light, welcome![Winter Solstice] Rohnert Park, CA

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