The Cailleach and Deer
The Cailleach’s attendant animals are herds of deer and shaggy goats. Mr. McKay thinks that this militates against the idea that she was a goddess of winter, and he would place her as a...
View ArticleDeath and Suffering in the Forest
A White Coral Fungi – Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2013 Originally, Northern Rivers Protogrove was going to meet today for a workshop and discussion. That’s going to be rescheduled, but it gave me some...
View ArticleMy Shrine to Airmed
Shrine to Airmed. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2014. Last year, I felt called to begin building a shrine to honor Airmed. For those who are unfamiliar with her, she is an Irish Goddess – one of the...
View ArticleHappy Galentine’s Day to the Dear Women in my Life
Goddess symbols on my altar. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2015. This may seem frivolous to some. Like Valentine’s day, love between lady friends should be celebrated all year. However, unlike the love...
View ArticleHappy Galentine’s Day to the Dear Women in my Life
Goddess symbols on my altar. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2015. This may seem frivolous to some. Like Valentine’s day, love between lady friends should be celebrated all year. However, unlike the love...
View ArticleBealtaine with my Grovies
Here are some highlights from Northern Rivers Protogrove’s recent Bealtaine celebration. It was magical! The Airmed banner I made for our ritual. I’m very proud of how she turned out! I really enjoy...
View ArticleDrumming Awake the Horse
My otter drum. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2017 I put many things on the back-burner after having my daughter. Attending drum circles at the Kripalu Yoga and Wellness Center was one such thing because...
View Article“Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess”– A Review
The book on my altar near my Brighid candle and doll. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2016. This post has been on my to-do list forever. Those who have followed me for awhile know that I haven’t been...
View ArticleOn Preschool Offerings and Dark Places
The actual Autumn Equinox felt more like Summer’s last gasp. The leaves were changing, but the heat was intense for September in Upstate NY. It makes me glad that my grove decided to celebrate a week...
View ArticleMacha Calls
If you haven’t read Sara Ann Lawless’ latest, revealing post, you really must. It’s called “So Long, and Thanks for All the Abuse: A History of Sexual Trauma in the Pagan Community.” It’s long,...
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