March 21st-25th First Full Moon of Spring & The Vernal Equinox The maiden awakens in the spring. Irresponsible and Fierce. Feel. Seeds sprout and flowers bloom. Passion. Water element. Flood. Power of Natural Magick. Ostara Vernal or Spring Equinox March 21st-22nd Rewilding, purpose and action, the electricity of birth Meditate on the changing seasons. Connect with the energies of plants and all of nature. Go to a field and collect wildflowers. Plant Meditation Visualize your consciousness traveling from the center of your being out through your arms and fingers into the leaves and stems of a plant. Any plant will do. Explore its inner nature; sense the miraculous processes of life at work within it. Breathe. Wildflower Divination A traditional Vernal Equinox pastime is to collect wildflowers. Randomly or intentionally gather wildflowers in a field or park. The flowers you choose reveal your inner thoughts and emotions. Books and many websites have flower meanings and correspondences. Let your intuition guide you. Ritual Spring Equinox Walk It is important at this time to plan a walk through gardens, a park, woodlands, forests and other green spaces. This is not simply exercise. It is not even an appreciation of nature. Make your walk celebratory, a ritual for nature itself. Every step a prayer. The Simple Feast Linking your meals with the seasons is a simple method of attuning with nature. Seeds- Pumpkin, Sesame, and Pine nuts Sprouts Edible Flowers Leafy Greens Green Vegetables Mysteries, Yes by Mary Oliver Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood. How grass can be nourishing in the mouths of lambs. How rivers and stones are forever in allegiance with gravity, while we ourselves dream of rising. How two hands touch, and the bonds will never be broken. How people come, from delight or the scars of damage, to the comfort of a poem. Let me keep my distance, always from those who think they have answers. Let me keep company, always with those who say "look" and laugh in astonishment and bow their heads.

April 23rd 2024 Full Moon & Spring Awakening Reading list Pink Moon, Egg Moon, Seed Moon, Awakening Moon- Blooming Wildflowers, Divination and Foresight. Look for answers in the Night Sky. Pink Phlox Wildflowers symbolize April's Full Moon A mother is not like anybody. She can do things and she knows things. But sometimes she's afraid, so I don't tell her. I am not afraid when I am with my mother. -Mary Gorden Spring Awakening Reading List Stories for the growing blooming magical creature within all of us. Guarding The Moon By: Francesca Lia Block Psyche In A Dress By: Francesca Lia Block The City We Became By: N.K. Jeminsin Reclaim The Stars: 17 Tales Across Time and Space Edited by Zoraida Cardova Akata Witch By: Nnedi Okorator Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children By: Ransom Briggs Star Mother By: Charlie N. Holmberg Entangled Life By: Merlin Sheldrake Tea for Clear Skin and Clear Minds Burdock Root, Dandelion Root and Red Clover Blossoms improve liver, Kidney and intestine function and so may help clear skin. 2 Teaspoons of dried Burdock Root 2 Teaspoons of dried Dandelion Root 3 Cups of Water 2 Teaspoons of dried Red Clover Blossoms Simmer Burdock Root and Dandelion Root in a pot of water for 20 mins. Remove from heat and add Clover. Steppe mixture for 10 mins. Strain. Drink 3 cups per day. It humbled my ego and stretched my soul. It awakened me to eternity. It made me know my own humanity, my own morality, my own limits. It gave me whatever crumbs of wisdom I poses today. -Erica Jong on Motherhood, American Writer and Poet Helpless Dancer The Who When a man is running from his boss Who hold a gun that fires cost And people die from being cold Or left alone because they are old And bombs are dropped on fighting cats And children's dreams are run with rats If you complain you disappear Just like the lesbians and the queers No one can love without the grace Of some unseen and distant face And you get beaten up by the blacks Who though they worked still got the sack And when your soul tells you to hide Your very right to die is denied And in the battle on the streets You fight computers and receipts And when a man is trying to change But only causes further pain You realize all along Something in us going wrong You stop dancing.

February 26th Quickening Moon There is consciousness everywhere in the universe. -You Are The Universe by Deepak Chopra & Menas Katatos New life, Blessings, Planting seeds both metaphorical and literal, Rebirth, Earth, Root Chakra, Maiden Lone Wolf: Seed Blessings Under the Snow Moon channel fire energy by charging wildflower seeds; cup seeds in your hands and honor their energetic potential for life. On small slips of paper write your dreams, desires and asperations. Charge them the way you did the seeds. Plant both and charge them a bit more everyday until the moons cycle is complete. All Living Creatures participate in cosmic consciousness. In fact , all so-called inert objects participate in it, too. -Deepak Chopra Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies Easy and Delicious cookies. Make them on the Snow Moon to manifest warmth and comfort on the last days of winter. 4oz of Butter (softend) 3/4 cups of sugar 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 cup Creamy peanut butter 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons of cinnamon Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter and mix until thoroughly combined. In a small bowl mix together egg, milk, and vanilla. In a second bowl mix flour, salts, baking powder and soda. Combine the egg mixture with the butter mixture. Add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in a large bowl and mix until dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and store in fridge over night. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking pan with parchment paper. Make the sugar cinnamon coating by mixing them together in a small bowl. Scoop dough into balls. Shape with hands in to round 1 1/2 teaspoon size ball and roll in cinnamon sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets. Create patterns with a fork to flatten. Bake for 8 mins then rotate and bake for 4-5mins until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Old Fashioned Potato Soup Quick and easy, a nourishing soup that warms you on chilly nights. 2 tablespoons of butter 2 table spoons of olive oil 1 cup onion (diced) 1 garlic clove (diced) 1 teaspoon of dried herbs (oregano, dill, basil, whatever you have in your cupboard.) 21/2 lbs (5 cups) peeled and diced potatoes 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Heat butter and oil in a large soup pot. Add garlic and onion cook until onions are translucent and add potatoes and herbs. Cook until potatoes are soft, adding chicken broth slowly. When potatoes are fully cooked add rest of chicken broth, milk and cornstarch. Heat until boiling then add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Garnish with cheese and bacon. Sleep soundly. I don't believe, I know. -Carl Jung

February 1st-2nd Beginning of Spring St. Brigid Feast Feast of Torches, Oimelc, Luppercali, Feast of Pan, Snowdrop Festival, Feast of the Waxing Light Imbolc is a Gaelic Festival of light and fertility. Traditionally celebrated in Europe with huge bonfires and fire in every from. A time of planting seeds both literally and symbolically. Sabbat of Purification Spring cleaning, feasting, divination Fire represents our own illumination and inspiration as much as light and warmth. An old Scandinavian custom is to wear a crown of lit candles. Imbolc is a time for self-dedication rituals, when new witches commit to the path of wicca. Symbols of the seasons are snowflakes, white flowers, cinnamon, frankincense and rosemary. Snow can be melted and used for circle casting and spells. Imbolc Bath Ritual for purification and renewal 1 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup coconut oil large pieces of lemon peel lavender essential oil clary sage essential oil several white candles It is traditional to light every lamp in the house, just after sunset or light candles in every room. Egg Drop Soup 1 Quart (4 cups) Vegetable Broth 1 Carrot (diced) 4 scallions (chopped) 1/2 pound firm tofu (cubed) 2 eggs sesame oil soy sauce Saute carrots, scallions, tofu and oil a few mins. In a large pot heat vegetable broth and sauteed ingredients until boiling. Remove from heat and add eggs, stirring slowly until egg "flowers" form. Add soy sauce to taste. Natural Laundry Soap 10 drops grapefruit essential oil 10 drops of lavender essential oil 1 Cup baking soda 1 Cup borax 1 Cup powdered Castile soap Mix essential oils with baking soda thoroughly drop by drop. Combine this with borax and soap and mix again. Store in covered container. Use 1/2 cup for each load of laundry. All-purpose spray Borax, vinegar and soap will dissolve dirt and greasy residues on surfaces. Lavender and rosemary have natural antiseptic properties. 1teaspoon of borax 2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap 10 drops lavender oil 10 drops rosemary oil Combine borax and water in a spray bottle and shake well. Add vinegar and soap and essential oils and shake again. Many Ways to Celebrate Imbolc Look for signs of spring plant a seed bake bread ritual bath use cinnamon in magick or baking clean and organize your home create and Imbolc altar make a Brigid Cross St. Brigid's Feast St. Brigid was an Irish and Gaelic Scottish goddess and a christian saint. She manifests as a column of light or a woman with light emerging from her head. Imbolc is her birthday, she is represented by sacred wells and serpents. Offerings to St Brigid include creative works, candles, rosemary, white flowers, bread and lavender Staint Brigid's Blessing May Brigid bless this house where in you dwell. Bless every fireside, every wall and door. Bless every heart that beats beneath this roof. Bless every hand that toils to bring it joy. Bless every foot that walks its portals through. May Brigid bless the house that shelters you.

Just a few of the books that have inspired my inner crone to create, build, heal, nurture, and manifest. Words Mandala 2023 Reading List Winter 2024 Stonehenge Decoded Gerald S. Hawkins Everybody Yoga Jessamyn Stanley The Fannie Farmer Cookbook Marion Cunningham Recipes for a Small Planet Ellen Buckman Ewal Eco-Art Earth Friendly arts and crafts for 3 to 9 year olds Laurie Carlson The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions John E. Thomas & Danita Pagel 1001 Natural Remedies Honest Pretzels and 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook Mollie Katzen The Artist Way A spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Julia Cameron Wicca A guide for a solitary practitioner Scott Cunningham Coyote Healing Miracles in Native Medicine Lewis Mehl Madroria MD PHP Woman Most Wild 3 Keys to Liberating the Witch Within Danielle Dulskey The Lost Art of Reading Natures Signs Tristan Gooley Tamed and Untamed Close Encounters of the Animal Kind Sy Montgomery and Elizabeth Marsha Thomas The Stokes Essential Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America Donald and Lillian Stokes Cunt A declaration of Independence Inga Musico Women Who Run With The Wolves Clarissa Pinkola Estes, PHD Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Robert M Pirsig The Dancing Wu Li Masters An Overview of New Physics Gary Zukav Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Tom Robbins Practical Magic Alice Hoffman Becoming Wild Carl Safina The Mountain and The Sea Ray Nayler The Wild Silence Raynor Winn Unschooling Rules Clark Aldrich Merle's Door Lessons from a freethinking dog Ted Kerasote

January 25th Full Moon Intuition, Solitude, Roving in Darkness This is the time to set intentions for the new year with a focus on protection, transformation, cleansing, purification, healing, inner power, insight, self-reflection, and quiet. Lone Wolf Ritual A meditation for meeting the Mid-Winter Crone Light your candle Imagine you stand at the edge of a frozen lake at night. The full Wolf Moon shines over head. A wolf Howls harken the arrival of the hooded crone, moving towards you slowly. Without effort. She is wise and she has something to tell you. What does grandmother tell you of winter? What tasks does she have for your souls nourishment? Witches Circles Divination Magic The 1st full moon of the solar year may call the circle to engage in discussion and exercises that cultivate intuition. Honor the Wolf Moon through oracle, wild divination, meditation and dream-work. Desire, Ask, Believe, Receive. -Stella Terrill Man Start a Dream Journal At The Height of laughter the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. -Jean Houston Live fully, for that is the purpose of life. Never refrain from earthly existence. From it we grow to learn and understand until such a time that we are reborn to learn more, repeating this cycle 'till we have spiraled up the path of perfection and can finally call the universe our kin. -Scott Cunningham

Welcome to Moon Kitchen! Natural, delicious and healing recipes, ideas and inspirations. Ancient wild intuition Everything is sacred. Welcome to Moon Kitchen, a magical place where we celebrate not just the joys of cooking and the wonders of nature, but all the wonderful ways to nourish the brain and feed the soul. Our recipes are inspired by the seasons, with a focus on using fresh, local ingredients and what you have at home. We believe that food is not just nourishment for the body, but also for the soul. Join us on this journey of creative exploration and let's create some magic in the kitchen! 3 types of learning Learning to be. Learning to do. Learning to know. Learning to be focuses on helping someone understand who they are and who they want to be. Reflection is necessary. Learning to do focuses on developing skills that can be applied in the productive world. Learning to do requires significant practice. Learning to do skills are leadership, innovation, stewardship, project management, how to build, how to grow, and to fix things. Learning to know focuses on knowledge that can be captured in books and lectures. There are 2 reasons to learn something: either because you need it or because you love it. What one loves is highly individualistic. -Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich

Rest, Reverence, Ritual December 26th, 2023 Billions of stars and galaxies are totally invisible until a nervous system turns them luminous. You are the Universe by: Deepak Chopra Rest Here in this body are sacred rivers. Here are the sun and moon, as well as all the pilgramige places.... I have not encountered another temple as blissful as my own body. -Saraha Reverence The moon develops creativity as chemicals develop photographic images. -Norma Jean Harris Witches Circle- Authentic Gift Giving and Holy Handiwork Honor the longest night and return of the sun with gift giving, and blessing the comming year with a reverent feast of appreciation and gratitude. Honey Lip Balm Almond oil and beeswax create a barrier against wind and cold. Honey helps retain moisture. The perfect gift for honoring friendships and the return of spring. 4 tablespoons almond oil 1 tablespoon grated beeswax 1 teaspoon of Honey Warm almond oil and beeswax in a small pan over low heat until wax melts. Remove from heat and add honey and stir. Pour into small glass container and allow to cool, stiring occasionally. Ritual Lone Wolf Cold Moon Ritual The Selfish Feast Prepare a balanced, hearty meal. Light your candles You are safe, warm and fed. Chew slowly. Savor each bite. Honor the journey from farm to table. Revel in Gratitude Affirm your fearlessness and divine right to sustenance, you are safe in your winter nest. Pine Forest Air Freshner A blend of sandlewood, pine and juniper essential oils create an earthy, forest scented deoderizer. 1 teaspoon Vodka 10 drops sandlewood 10 drops pine 10 drops juniper 2 cups water Mix vodka and oil in spray bottle-shake well. Add water-shake again.

Beaver Moon or Ancestors Moon is the full moon before the winter solstice, in November, that was traditionally a time to remember, honor and revere those that have passed over to the spirit world. Harness your intuitive understanding that those you've lost remain around you. Ghostly cheerleaders for your soul work. Full Moon Ritual Incense 2 parts sandalwood 2 parts frankincense 1/2 parts gardenia petals a few drops ambergris oil Spirit Realm Yoga Connect with your ancestors and ground yourself Downward Dog Standing forward fold Wide-legged forward bend High Plank Dolphin pose Supported headstand prep. Supported headstand Shield your 3rd Eye from destructive energies during this full moon. Protect against the mistakes of the past by envisioning yourself surrounded and filled with white light. The outer edge is impermeable from the outside. You are safe. Spell to open your 3rd eye First shield your 3rd eye from unwanted energies. Now go to a wild place when the moon is high and the nights are long or go to your wild place within your home. Sit in silence and look into the night. See the unseen. Honor the uneasy perfection of not-knowing and mystery. Be kind to one another at this time of year.

Chives- protection and weight loss Cilantro- protection for gardeners, brings peace to the home and helps one attune to their soul. Anti-inflammatory, digestive, mental-clarity, halitosis Dill- money, protection and love. House Blessings. Add to bath to make yourself irresistible. Insect repellent, antifungal, stomach. Fennel- weather related magick. Strength, vitality, prevents curses, healing, purification, focus, sharpness, congestion, digestion, pets. Oregano- Focus and mental clarity. Joy, strength and added energy. Sweet Basil- Money spells and prosperity. Dispels confusion, fears and weakness. Carry with you to aid in attracting money. Antidepressant, antifungal, antioxidant, antispasmodic. Thai Basil- Calming, digestive, mental clarity and mood. Insect repellant. Parsley- Calms and protects. Prosperity and luck. Sage- Cleansing and blessings. Wards off evil spirits and protects occupants from negative energies. Sleeping with sage under your pillow can prevent nightmares. Self-respect and removing blocks. Sage Blossom- Connecting with inner silence and space consciousness, deep cleansings, emotional detox and meditation. Thyme- Practical wisdom. Provides clarity and good for rituals that mend a broken heart. Loyalty and affection. Wards off nightmares. Courage and energy. Lavender- Cognitive functions, tranquility, peace and calmness. Alertness, cleansing and divine alignment. Helps relieve anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks and stress. Joy, protection and relationship healing. Good for releasing pain from unrequited love. Bergamot- Insect bites, and antiseptic. Money and success. Relieving stress and anxiety. Uplifting and prosperous. Shields us from negative energies. Patchouli- Grounding, balances emotions. Good for fatigue and stress. Tea Tree- Strength, morale and calmness. Helps relieve stress. Eucalyptus- Optimism, concentration and memory. Helps relieve stress, sadness and sinus congestion. Lemongrass- Calmness and clarity. Helps relieve fatigue, confusion and good for repelling insects. Orange- Optimism, peace, happiness and confidence. Helps relieve anger, depression, fear, stress and irritability. Peppermint- Sharp memory, concentration, clear thinking and acuity. Helps relieve fatigue. Chamomile- Anxiety and relaxation. Healing wounds and reduces inflammation. Helps relieve anger, depression, fear, irritability, loneliness and stress. Echinacea- Healing, fortification and support. Prevents colds, flu and infections. Wound healing. Success through service and joyful work. Feverfew- Fevers, migraines and arthritis. Garlic- Anticancer and anti inflammatory. Helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Ginger-Nausea and anti inflammatory. Anticancer and antioxidant. Promotes sharpness and relieves fatigue. Gingko- Asthma and bronchitis. Fatigue and tinnitus. Helps improve memory and prevent dementia and other brain disorders. Ginseng- Wards off evil and attracts love. Use to maintain vitality and for menopause. Good for mood, weight loss and high blood sugar. Goldenseal- Diarrhea, eye and skin irritations and good for colds. Milk thistle- Liver conditions and high cholesterol. Used to reduce the growth of cancer cells. Saint John's Wort- Antidepressant Valerian- Sleeplessness and anxiety. Dream Magick. Healing depression. Heart opening. Wisdom, wealth and relief. Cedar- Power and longevity. Repels negative spirits and attracts love, long-life and growth. Cinnamon- Personal and spiritual power, spirituality, healing, success/victory, protection and love. Luck, lust, strength and prosperity. Antifungal, antiseptic, antacid and antibacterial. Clover- Abundance and beauty. Purification and faery communication. Protection and gentle strength. Healing and simplicity. Frankincense- Healing. Emotional, physical and spiritual. Geranium- Love, acceptance and bringing balance. Helps release anxiety, anger and combat depression. Astringent, diuretic and deodorant. Jasmine- Love spells. Prosperity spells. Dream magick. Psychic development. Happiness charms. Moon and Jupiter. Water and Earth. Calms nerves, depression and insomnia. Juniper Berry- Healing and relaxation. Has the power to ward off evil. Guardian of the Threshold between this world and the next. Purifying and cleansing. Myrrh- Antiseptic, antifungal, anti inflammatory, antidepressant, antiviral and astringent. Sedative and for stimulating spiritual thought. Heals wounds, skin diseases and protects against infection. Rose- Abundance, beauty, clearing and blessings. Dreams, emotional healing, friendship, protection, purification, romantic love, secrecy, self-love and spirituality. Vetiver- Promotes calmness and helps relieve anger, anxiety, fear, grief, insecurity and stress. Ylang Ylang- Calmness, positive mood, happiness and sensuality. Helps relieve anxiety, fatigue, fear, agitation and withdrawal. Promotes body positivity. Lily- Angel invocation. Divine assistance. Divine Love. Divine Beauty. Entity clearing and protection. Goddess alignment. Safe travel and legal success. Harmony. Forget-me-nots- Clarity, focus, health, love and memory. Organization and efficiency. Perspective and success. Yarrow- Banishing and exorcism. Divination, healing, releasing negative emotions and protection.

Pagan harvest festival and delicious moon cakes Mabon September 21st-29th Mabon is the pagan thanksgiving celebrating and expressing gratitude towards nature. Symbolizing balance, equality and harmony. Also known as the Fall Equinox and Autumnal Equinox. Night and Day are the same length. Intentions involve decrease and reduction. Ending bad relationships and unhealthy habits and self-destructive beliefs. Symbols: cornucopia, pinecones, seeds Colors: orange, red, yellow, brown, copper, dark yellow, dark green Foods: corn, beans, squash, apples, pumpkins, cider, root vegetables, pomegranate, wine Stones: Amber, citrine, cats eye, jasper, sapphire Flowers: Sunflowers, thistles, marigolds Deities: Mabon, Greenman, Demeter, Persephone, Morgan, Inanna Animals: Owl, Stag, Blackbird, Salmon A traditional practice is to walk wild places and forests gathering seed pods and dried plants. write down blessings have a picnic clean house and get rid of stagnant energy potluck dinner with friends light a candle and breathe Crescent Cakes 1cup ground almonds 11/4cups flour 1/2cups confectioners sugar 2 drops almond extract 1/2cup butter softened 1 egg yolk Combine almonds, flour, sugar and extract until thoroughly mixed. With your hands work in butter and egg yolk until well blended. Chill dough and preheat oven to 325. Shape dough into crescents. Little moons! Bake for 15-20 mins

September 29th 2023 Full Moon energies: change, independence and transformation. Heart Light Letter Write a letter of deep forgiveness to someone who has wronged you. Forgiveness does not condone their actions: it is an act of liberation through which you become free of attachment to their part in your story. Begin the letter by telling them precisely how you feel, and do not edit yourself, every emotion is valid. End with words of love and compassion. I forgive you to free myself and I acknowledge our shared part in the human story. By the light of the Harvest moon burn this letter with a bit of sage and inhale the scent of severed ties and freedom. Soul Salad Butter Avocado Bacon Corn Romaine Lettuce Walnuts Mozzarella Ginger sesame dressing Saute Corn, bacon, walnuts and butter. Chop lettuce into smaller pieces. Chop avocado in small squares. Mix sauteed ingredients with the lettuce and avocado in a large bowl, add dressing and avocado. Enjoy under a full moon for soul renewal.