honoring the fallen – Moonzie Momma

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Reflection on Memorial Day

An outdoor, witchy Memorial Day altar on a wooden bench, featuring a lit white candle, blooming red poppies, fresh rosemary sprigs, polished black obsidian stones, and a steaming cup of herbal tea. A small wooden sign reads, "Memorial Day 2023: Honoring the Fallen. May 29th." In the background, a vintage black-and-white photograph of a soldier rests against old books, with a soft-focus view of a lavender garden and a green landscape at dusk.

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Reflection on Memorial Day The end of May brings a distinct shift in the air. The soil is warm, the spring blossoms are giving way to the deep greens of impending summer, and the veil—while not as thin as it is during Samhain—feels uniquely poignant. […]

Honoring the Thinning Veil: A Memorial Day Reflection

A rustic, witchy outdoor altar for Memorial Day featuring a folded American flag, military dog tags, a lit candle, and a stone marked with "MAY 30, 2022" and a pentacle, surrounded by nature and flowers.

Honoring the Thinning Veil: A Memorial Day Reflection As the calendar turns toward the final days of May, we find ourselves at the intersection of collective remembrance and the quiet, steady hum of the Earth beneath our feet. For many, Memorial Day is marked by parades, picnics, and the unofficial […]

Remembering the Veiled Warriors: An ANZAC Reflection

A woman wearing a green velvet cloak kneeling in a misty forest at dawn, meditating before a wooden altar with a candle, a lantern, a bowl of water, and an open journal.

Remembering the Veiled Warriors: An ANZAC Reflection Today, the world turns its gaze toward the dawn—a moment steeped in stillness, remembrance, and the honoring of those who stepped into the unknown. April 25th marks ANZAC Day, a day woven into the fabric of history for Australia and New Zealand. As […]