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A Spiritual Series of Ecclesiastical Experiences
For a while, I’ve been thinking about visiting one church in my city per week, to see how different people, denominations, and venues manage to convey the words and intentions of the Christian Holy Bible. And yet, as with many… Continue reading
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Litha 2022
Christmas and Litha intertwined, in December, How shall we marry them true. In the northern hemisphere it is more simple. Christmas and Yule are both celebrations with traditions based in winter. In beautiful New Zealand it is more of a… Continue reading
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Beltane 2022 – Back to regular programming
With Beltane 2021 celebrations having been made smaller due to COVID-19 numbers, this year’s celebration felt overwhelmingly special. A group of us were able to gather at my friends’ place, to enjoy a bonfire together, complete with giant marshmallows that… Continue reading
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Yule, Mid-Winter 2022
As we ease towards summer, I am reminded of the peace and tranquility of winter and the also-inherent feeling of slowing down as the short days and long nights remind us all that sometimes it’s better to rest than to… Continue reading
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MMM -March, Mabon, Movie Night and More
“He rau ringa e oti ai” – (By) A thousand hands, it (the work/mahi) is completed. Maōri whakataukī Mabon is the 2nd of the harvest festivals that are celebrated and occurs at the time of the Autumn Equinox. In 2021,… Continue reading
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Litha, Summer Solstice 2020, 2021 and how it contrasts with Now
During summer, I feel the need to stay outside as much as possible. Summer solstice time is an excellent example of this. The past few years I’ve made a habit of using this time to bring friends together up my… Continue reading
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Beltane 2020 and 2021
A haiku for starters: Gosh how time has flown, Two years gone by just like that It scares me deeply / Beltane 2020 was a blast. I had a very busy weekend. Initially I attended the local astronomy camp where… Continue reading
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Ostara – The Turn of Balance towards Light – Spring Equinox
Ostara 2020 – 23rd Sep 1:03am Ostara 2021 – 23rd Sep 7:21am According to my journal, nothing much happened for Ostara last year….which seems unlikely. This year, in contrast, saw NZ, and Auckland in particular, in the middle of another… Continue reading
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Happy Almost-Imbolc Everyone!
Tomorrow at 6:53pm in Auckland, New Zealand it will officially be Imbolc, the time halfway between winter solstice and vernal equinox. A time for transformation and for focussing on and improving on your own special skills and abilities. This time… Continue reading
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Samhain – The Darkness – The Curtain Draws Thin
Some poems for the darkest times of the year. Ghosts patrol unseen Though felt by all who notice The darkness draws close. Talk to those you miss, They will listen to your words, Love overcomes all. Eat what you can… Continue reading
Wandering and Wondering 