Earth-Based Spirituality – Moonzie Momma

From The Goddess Companion June 6

A stylized illustration of Perperia, the goddess of plants and herbs, pouring water from a jug onto a lush landscape of blossoming vines, fruit-laden trees, and ripening grain, under a sky featuring both the sun and the moon.

~June 6 Fresh as dew, our Perperia, goddess of the plants and herbs, washes all the land with rain: Vines burst out in heavy blossom, tree boughs groan with blushing fruit, fields grow lush with ripening grain. -Macedonian folksong There are seasons when the generosity of the earth, which supports […]

From The Goddess Companion April 25

A detailed illustration depicting the "Many Faces of the Goddess." The composition features several scenes: Ceres holding bread in a field; a group of Romans performing the Robigalia ritual to protect grain; Venus holding a mirror surrounded by roses and doves; and a dual-portrait of Artemis with a bow and Proserpine holding a pomegranate in a dark, nocturnal setting. In the center, a ethereal figure flows through all the scenes.

~ April 25 Goddess, we know you by so many names:Ceres, mother of the harvest, you who in the joy of finding your lost daughter gave a new diet to our forebears, no longer acorns to eat but nourishing bread raised in fertile soil; and Venus,inventor of that clever way […]

Honoring the Patriarch: A Witchy Father’s Day Reflection

A father and daughter sharing a warm, witchy-themed moment in a lush forest, sitting at a wooden table decorated with crystals, a candle labeled "Father's Day Ritual," tarot cards, and dried herbs as the daughter hands him a gift.

Honoring the Patriarch: A Witchy Father’s Day Reflection Fatherhood is often viewed through a lens of quiet strength—the steady anchor in the storm, the provider, and the protector. As we look back on Father’s Day 2023, let us honor the paternal energy that shapes our lives, viewing it through a […]

Celebrating the Wisdom of Starhawk: A Legacy of Earth-Based Magic

Starhawk holding a bundle of herbs while sitting in a sunlit garden, with an ethereal glowing bubble displaying sacred geometry and the words "The Garden of Reclaiming" floating in front of her.

Celebrating the Wisdom of Starhawk: A Legacy of Earth-Based Magic Today, we turn our gaze toward a foundational figure in the modern witchcraft movement. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, the influence of Starhawk—born June 17, 1951—is woven into the very fabric of how we […]

The Crimson Spark: Harnessing the Magick of April 16

A close-up shot of a single, deep red-dyed egg resting in a nest of fresh green moss, illuminated by the flickering light of a nearby beeswax candle

April 16, 2023 | Welcome back, darling seekers. Today, the air is thick with the scent of incense and the vibrant energy of rebirth. For the practical witch, this date represents a profound intersection of ancient solar traditions and the undeniable pulse of spring. As the sun gains strength, we […]

The Silver Songbird: Celebrating Margot Adler’s Birthday

A naturally-lit, vintage-style photograph on a wooden table. In the center is a well-loved hardcover copy of Margot Adler's book, 'Drawing Down the Moon'. To the left are handwritten notebooks, a fountain pen, and a burning beeswax candle. To the right are dried lavender and mugwort tied with a purple ribbon, a piece of blue lace agate, and a small wooden flute. In the background, there are bookshelves and a small, framed black and white photo of Margot Adler. The text "The Silver Songbird: Celebrating Margot Adler’s Birthday" is at the top, and "Stay magical, - Moonzie" is at the bottom.

The Silver Songbird: Celebrating Margot Adler’s Birthday April 16, 2023 | Welcome back, darling seekers. Today, the air carries a special frequency, humming with the vibrant energy of rebirth and the legacy of a pioneer who gave voice to our modern path. While many are observing seasonal rites, we take […]

The Eternal Bloom: Celebrating Orthodox Easter

The Eternal Bloom: Celebrating Orthodox Easter April 16, 2023 | Welcome back, darling seekers. Today, the air is thick with the scent of incense and the vibrant energy of rebirth. While the secular world may have tucked away its plastic eggs weeks ago, today we join our Orthodox kin in […]

Embracing Renewal: An Easter Monday Reflection for the Modern Witch

A close-up view on a rustic wooden table featuring a terracotta pot painted with gold celestial symbols, a notebook with handwritten intentions, and crystals, while a person tends to a garden in the soft-focused, sun-drenched background.

Embracing Renewal: An Easter Monday Reflection for the Modern Witch As the veil between the seasons thins and the earth awakens from its winter slumber, we find ourselves at a unique crossroad. While the world celebrates Easter Monday with traditional customs, those who walk the path of the witch know […]

Manifesting Freedom: A Witchy Guide to Passover Rituals and Intentions

A witchy Passover Seder table setting featuring a traditional Seder plate with matzah, maror, and charoset, surrounded by candles, amethyst crystals, tarot cards, and spring flowers in a dimly lit, mystical room.

Manifesting Freedom: A Witchy Guide to Passover Rituals and Intentions As the spring equinox energy settles and we approach the full moon, the celestial calendar aligns perfectly with one of the oldest traditions of liberation: Passover. While traditionally observed as a Jewish holiday commemorating the exodus from Egypt, the themes […]

Honoring the Spiral: Celebrating Starhawk

A woman with long wavy hair wearing a purple and green tunic with a pentacle necklace, sitting on a stone bench in a lush garden while writing in a journal.

Honoring the Spiral: Celebrating Starhawk Today, June 17th, we step into the energy of a true visionary. It is the birthday of Starhawk—a name that resonates through the halls of modern witchcraft, earth-based spirituality, and radical activism. Born Miriam Simos in 1951, she has spent decades weaving together the threads […]

The Silver-Tongued Rebel: Invoking the Spirit of Andraste

A woman dressed in rugged, earth-toned clothing performing a ritual at an outdoor forest altar, with a carved wooden plaque depicting a goddess, candles, raw crystals, and a ceremonial blade resting on a stone surface under a twilight sky.

The Silver-Tongued Rebel: Invoking the Spirit of Andraste In the shadowed corners of history and myth, where the lines between mortal defiance and divine intervention blur, there sits a name whispered in the smoke of cedar and sage: Andraste. She is not a goddess of quiet hearths or stagnant traditions. […]

The Voice of the Craft: Celebrating Margot Adler

A warm, candid photograph in a cluttered writer's nook, focusing on a vintage portable typewriter, a well-worn copy of Drawing Down the Moon, and a lit beeswax candle on a polished wooden desk, with a soft-focus background of overflowing bookshelves.

The Voice of the Craft: Celebrating Margot Adler April 16, 2022 | Welcome back, darling seekers. Today we celebrate the solar return of a woman who didn’t just walk the path—she mapped it for the rest of us. April 16th marks the birth of Margot Adler (1946–2014), the high priestess […]