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Aphrodite, Magick, Paganism, Ritual

July Full Thunder Moon: Cutting the Cord with Past Emotional Hurts

This ritual is designed to help you release any energetic ties to something hurtful in your past that you still carry with you even though it is no longer serving you. You will need a piece of string or twine, a pair of scissors, and something to ground you afterwards. I recommend really focusing on creating a safe sacred space before you start this ritual, and having your circle be a strong container for your powerful emotions. Feeling safe is incredibly important as you surrender your emotions and allow them to flow through you and out of you as you cut the cord.

Beltane Altar on a pink tablecloth with a statue of Aphrodite at the center, surrounded by colorful bunches of ribbon
Aphrodite, Magick, Paganism, Ritual

Ritual: Weaving Joy and Play into the Everyday

I led this ritual for the holiday of Beltane this year, but its sentiments are appropriate throughout Beltane season (and really, all year long!). The full moon this weekend would be a wonderful time to perform this ritual. You will need three strands of ribbon, yarn, or thread - red, orange, and yellow. If you donโ€™t have those specific colors, you can pick other colors that symbolize these themes for you, or even color the ends of some plain twine with a marker. This ritual was originally performed with a group, but here it has been modified for individual practice.

Magick, Paganism, Ritual

Flames of the Firebird – Communing with the Energy of the Phoenix – October Full Moon Ritual

The Firebird reminds us that even when life or a particular situation feels like itโ€™s going up in flames, beautiful things can be born from the ashes. Sometimes closely-held dreams and fears have to die so that we can continue on โ€“ so that we can grow and evolve.ย This October Full Moon ritual invokes the energy of the Firebird for transformation.

Aphrodite, Paganism, Ritual

June Full Rose Moon Ritual – Fighting Fear with Love

The June Full Moon is known by many names. In Europe, it is known as the Rose Moon, as the roses are in full bloom during this time. It is also known as the Strawberry Moon, the Flower Moon, the Honey Moon, and even (particularly pertinent for last weekโ€™s weather) the Hot Moon. During these long summer days around the solstice, the sweetness of life is full to bursting. The senses delight in nature, as we delight in our friendships and romantic relationships during this more social summer season.