If you have left your New Year’s Resolution long abandoned in the dust, you’re not alone! We often consider our inability to follow through on our New Year’s Resolutions to be a result of a failure of willpower.  But, what if something deeper and more cosmic is at play?

Since we were little, many of us have heard “The Golden Rule” so many times that we have stopped thinking about what it truly means. In order to love our neighbor as ourselves, we have to…love ourselves.

Once each month, there is a night with no moon.  On that night, the moon and the sun align, in the same sign of the Zodiac.  On that night from Earth we see the dark side of the moon.  We are used to celebrating the bright full moon. But could the dark night actually hold just as much magic?

Let's explore the significance of the water element within us, its expression throughout the wheel of the year, the opportunity it offers us for evolution, and how we can honor this powerful element in our lives.

The first day of Autumn holds a little bit of magic.  The return of cooler days, cozy sweaters, and Pumpkin Spice.  But perhaps the deeper magic is one that many of us aren’t even aware of, or readily forget.

Have you ever read a story from a sacred text when suddenly, the main character “ascends to heaven”?  What if ascension isn’t just reserved for the rare few. What if ascension is a radical path that is open to each of us?

When the world is in turmoil around us, inner peace can feel out of reach.  Sometimes, inner peace can even feel irresponsible or callous in the face of suffering. And yet, we are told by many spiritual traditions that our very beings are a sanctuary and that communion with the Divine presence transcends all fear.

Our American way of life has created a culture of separation, competition, and the mythology of self-reliance. But what if we are not designed for “going it alone”?

Take a moment to put your hand on your heart.  Do you feel it beating? Your heartbeat is your doorway to the Web of Life.

In a culture that glorifies busyness and productivity, the arrival of Winter presents us with a precious opportunity—a sacred invitation to rest.

As the wheel of the year turns, we find ourselves at Imbolc, a significant Celtic festival marking the midpoint of Winter. How can we activate the energies of Imbolc in our lives?

Each of us has experienced difficulty in our lives. And with that comes shifting energies, emotions, and thoughts that may be uncomfortable and may stick around longer than we would like.  But when we decide to “let it go” and move on in our lives, what does that really mean? 

The conveniences of modern-day life are beautiful, life-saving evolutions in the human species.  But how easy has it become to distance ourselves from our intimate connection with Mother Earth?

The clock has struck midnight.  The champagne has been toasted.  And the New Year’s Resolution setting begins.

Before you start to empty your pantry of all the food you’ve vowed never to eat again and try to find the last parking spot at the gym, reconsider. 

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, and the first day of Winter. Here are some ideas for your Winter Solstice Ritual.