Here's a Community Reading for yall, through the Moonology deck: Sister Moon, what's your message for the community on this Dark Moon? "Eat fruit" "Eat well" The card I've pulled is: New Moon in Gemini - Communication is key. Funny enough as I locked in and shuffled, I kept seeing Facebook--just a general page.  No one in particular.  I guess this could also represent social media in general. "Ground yourself before communicating.  Also write a letter or a journal entry before messaging that person.  Don't just listen to respond, actually listen to learn.  Don't just spit out words like an angry parrot; think about your words, your tone, whether or not you make sense.   Socialize, but do so politely.  Remember your manners.  If the other person is rude...simple walk or scroll away."  Sister Moon, do you have anything else?   "No."   Thank you, Sister Moon. --------- Now for my personal message from the Kindred. "Don'...

I’ve been reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and yesterday’s chapters were heavy about Reciprocity - a concept that’s already a big part of my spirituality, and even bigger in ADF Druidry. Reciprocity - Ghosti - Hospitality - Gebo - Exchange - Gift for Gift - Never Taking More Than You Need - Giving Back - Energy Exchange. Giving because it’s right. Giving because it’s kind. Giving in gratitude. Not expecting anything back, no eye for an eye, and definitely not to gloat or for performance. Giving from the heart. Today is a full moon. And each moon I have certain sacral and pastoral duties to perform. I’ve taken the month’s offerings outside for the Kindreds (Ancestors, Nature Spirits, Godden) and Spirits All. I always bring extra cornmeal for the Nature Spirits—fresh offerings for allowing me to do my work. Later I’ll also be making cornmeal porridge for the House Spirits and Guardians, and giving blood to Freyja, my Gyðia Seiðkona spirit guide, and to my Spirit Stick....