Posted by Kerry on 30 Apr 2012 | Tagged as: Witchy ways in Maine
And a merry Beltane to All!
May the fires burn bright, and our celebrations be joyous and filled with love and awe. As we gather in the woods, and by the shore, whether it be during day or night, may the circle of life be affirmed, and may we each feel the sweet kiss of our blessed gods.
Posted by Kerry on 27 Mar 2012 | Tagged as: Witchy ways in Maine
It’s been much too long since I last posted. The seasons have changed and our group recently celebrated Ostara – jut that week we experienced an amazing early spring with temperatures in the 70/80′s and a burst of buds and energy. What might this hold for us? A long summer? A dry summer? A wonderful season of growth and transformation? Guess we’ll wait and see.
Have been doing a great deal of reflecting, as have many of my Pagan colleagues. The world continues to change, and we, in turn, are impacted by that change. Rather than be swept along, how do we learn to ride the tides? I’d rather partake of these changes in a way that develops me as a person, and provides direction and energy for transformation.
I reflect on the Maine Pagan community, and the changes it’s gone through in the 27 years I’ve been actively involved – Beltane on the beach, NAP, Earthtides, witchie shops, open rituals, covens, groves, weekend gatherings, MPCA, Pagan Pride Day, moots, blogs, podcasts (oh my!). Our state has experienced so many things, and its leaders have led, smiled, laughed, and cried, and moved forward with the demands of a growing spirituality. What, then, is the next phase of our journey? What will be the inner and outer manifestation? Well, that kind of depends on what we’re each seeking – what do YOU want the next phase to hold? What meaning do YOU want it to have on a personal level?
Bless my eyes that I may hear Your voice. Bless my lips that may speak Your sacred name. Bless my heart that I may know Your blessings.
Posted by Kerry on 28 Nov 2011 | Tagged as: Witchy ways in Maine
Blessings to all during this season of darkness.
I consider Samhain to Yule to be a prolonged “darkest night” when there is opportunity to rest and introspect – the summer has passed, the harvest has been taken in, and now we explore what all of that has meant. We also begin to gently explore what we hope the season of Renewal will bring to us.
I struggle with my roles of Priestess, counselor, wife, and mother. Sometimes there is a harmonious blending, other times it feels as though my roles are at war with each other. I don’t consider myself a typical mother, as this was a role I never desired or imagined myself in. As a Priestess I always felt more affinity for the Crone and a darker Maiden-aspect. The Mother always represented sexuality, fulfillment, and life’s greater joys – babies, birthing, and parenting were far from my mind when I honored the Lady as Mother.
Perhaps my season of introspection will be focused on greater Balance of these roles as integral parts of the whole person.
Good luck to all as you each explore your own journeys.
~Kerry~