Nature Spirituality – Moonzie Momma

From The Goddess Companion May 9

Two women, a mother and daughter, sit side-by-side in a field of wildflowers, embracing as they watch the sun set over a lush, green valley with a winding river.

~May 9 Let there always be a sky.Let there always be a sun.Let there always be my mother.Let there always be our love.Thank you, mother, for your arms.Thank you, mother, for your legs.Thank you, mother, for your mind.Thank you, mother, for your love. -Russian and Lithuanian folksongs Whether a woman […]

From The Goddess Companion May 5

A Sri Lankan woman in a green saree stands outdoors at sunset, holding a notebook and singing to a gathered group. In the background, both the sun and a crescent moon are visible in the sky, while a small flower-adorned shrine sits under a large tree to the left.

~May 5 Moon and sun rule the sky above.Here on earth, the goddess rules.Here on earth, the seven goddesses.O goddess, pure and cherished one!We sing sweet songs over and over, inventing pleasing rhymes for her.Oh, our songs are so sweet that she forgives us anything to keep us singing. -Sri […]

✨ Bloom & Bewitch: Welcoming National Wildflower Week ✨

A woman in a brown linen dress and a wide-brimmed hat with a crescent moon symbol kneels in a vibrant meadow of wildflowers, holding an open leather journal with pressed flowers.

✨ Bloom & Bewitch: Welcoming National Wildflower Week ✨ As the veil thins and the earth pulses with the frantic, beautiful energy of Beltane, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of National Wildflower Week (May 4—May 10). While manicured gardens have their charms, there is a specific, untamed magic […]

From The Goddess Companion May 2

A joyful woman with long wavy hair wearing a flower crown, holding a large bouquet of wildflowers, standing in a lush green Irish meadow filled with yellow buttercups and white daisies on a bright spring day.

~ May 2 Summer! Summer! The cow’s mild milk and the goddess with summer within her, and the yellow summer, and the white daisies, and the goddess with summer within her. -Irish May Day song With the coming of May, the ancient Irish year celebrated the coming of summer. In […]

Honoring Our Mother: Embracing the Magic of Earth Day

A hand wearing crescent moon and star rings gently holds a cluster of amethyst and clear quartz crystals. The crystals have a subtle, warm glow. The background is a lush, vibrant green forest floor with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a mystical atmosphere. A small offering bowl with dried herbs and a flickering tealight is visible.

Welcome, sisters, to the sacred time when we come together to celebrate and cherish the glorious entity that is our Mother Earth. Today, we stand on her soil, breathe her air, and bask in her abundant light, recognizing the profound and intricate connection we share with all living things. As […]

From The Goddess Companion April 22

A diverse group of people of all ages stand in a circle around a massive, ancient, glowing tree in a lush forest, with various animals and birds resting in the branches and at the base, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all life on Earth.

~April 22 Earth, Mother, and Grandmother, we are speaking to you, please listen to us! We know that we are all related.We are your children, we two-legged ones, just like the four-legged and the winged ones are your children.We are all related. We are their relations, and they are ours, […]

From The Goddess Companion April 21

A lush, green landscape at dawn featuring a large, ancient tree in the foreground. In the tree, a bird feeds its chick in a nest. Beneath the tree, a fawn sleeps, and nearby, two kittens play near a stream. In the distance, an elderly figure walks along a path toward a mist-covered mountain as the sky transitions from soft sunrise colors to a quiet, starry night.

~April 21 This is how nature, our mother, acts toward us.First, she gives us life. And then, as though that were not miracle enough, she revives us daily, bringing us back to life each dawn, just as she brought us into life that first time.Then she gives us food, enough […]

The Alchemist’s Garden: Celebrating Herbalist Day

A candid, naturally lit photo capturing an herbalist’s rustic wooden table set for ritual. In the center, a dark blue ceramic mortar and pestle is filled with fresh green herbs and dried botanicals. Beside it, a vintage amber glass tincture bottle with a handwritten label reading "Witch’s Brew" sits near a bundle of dried rosemary tied with twine. A small, tarnished silver spoon and scattered chamomile flowers and rosemary sprigs rest on the textured wood surface. In the soft-focus background, a windowsill holds potted plants, including lavender and thyme. The lighting is soft and natural daylight.

The Alchemist’s Garden: Celebrating Herbalist Day As the veil thins and the earth awakens this April 17th, we pause to honor the ancient lineage of the green-witch and the healer. Herbalist Day isn’t just about cataloging plants; it’s about recognizing the living spirit within the roots, leaves, and resins that […]

From The Goddess Companion April 16

A romantic couple walking hand-in-hand through rolling green hills at dawn, surrounded by morning mist, wildflowers, a rabbit, and a basket of spring eggs.

~April 16 The hills are covered with soft grass.Dew is a sweet blanket there each dawn.Once there was a lovely man with eyes like water, clear and sweet.We met by accident. He loved me well. The hills are covered with the softest grass.How softly the dew lies there each dawn!Once […]

From The Goddess Companion April 12

A photograph of an ancient Greek-style procession walking through a spring meadow toward a classical temple. A group of women carry a robed and armored woman on a wooden litter. Other participants follow and precede them, holding olive branches and floral wreaths. In the foreground are two monuments with text: a stone stele with Greek writing and a paper scroll with English writing that begins, "THE TONEIA CEREMONY OF RENEWAL." The path is lined with spring flowers and a small stream.

From The Goddess Companion April 12 Into her secret chamber the goddess Hera went to dress her sacred beauty. To her hand only opened the golden lock her son had made, the doors unfolding like a flower at her touch.She bathed herself in luxury and fragrant oil, and the scent […]

Celebrating the Roots: International Plant Appreciation Day

A lush, mystical indoor garden with hanging ivy, potted herbs, and a small wooden table holding a cup of herbal tea and a crystal.

Celebrating the Roots: International Plant Appreciation Day April 13th marks International Plant Appreciation Day, a moment to pause and honor the silent, leafy sentinels that provide us with breath, nourishment, and magic. While the world sees greenery, those who walk the practitioner’s path see ancient allies—beings with their own spirits, […]

Honoring the Roots: Showa Day and the Spirit of Nature

A mystical outdoor altar on a mossy stone in a Japanese garden featuring green candles, a bowl of herbs, and a journal, with a twig pentacle hanging from a Japanese maple tree.

Honoring the Roots: Showa Day and the Spirit of Nature As the wheel of the year turns toward the end of April, we find ourselves at the threshold of Showa Day (Shōwa no Hi). Celebrated on April 29th, this day honors the birthday of Emperor Hirohito and serves as the […]

Rooted in Magic: Honoring the Spirit of the Trees This Arbor Day

A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a green cardigan, kneeling in a mossy forest and planting a young sapling into the dark earth.

Rooted in Magic: Honoring the Spirit of the Trees This Arbor Day As we turn our calendars to April 28, 2023, the veil between the waking world and the wisdom of the earth grows thin. Today is Arbor Day—a moment not just for planting saplings, but for recognizing the ancient, […]

The Green Pulse: Celebrating Herb Day

A rustic wooden table filled with fresh herbs like rosemary and mint, hanging bundles of dried lavender, an open vintage journal, a ceramic mug with "Moonzie" on it, and a brass mortar and pestle in a cozy, sunlit kitchen.

The Green Pulse: Celebrating Herb Day Nature has a way of speaking to us through the rustle of leaves and the potent scent of crushed petals. Today, May 7, 2022, we celebrate Herb Day—a moment to honor the botanical wonders that bridge the gap between the mundane and the magical. […]

Honoring Gaia: A Green Witch’s Guide to Earth Day

A green witch kneeling in a lush forest, placing a small herbal offering onto the earth beside a mossy stump adorned with a green candle, crystals, and a sketchbook.

Honoring Gaia: A Green Witch’s Guide to Earth Day April 22nd is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a sacred alignment with the heartbeat of our planet. As we stand in the light of mid-spring, the Earth is vibrant, awake, and teeming with the kind of […]