On August 1st, I celebrate Midsummer and Honeysweet. For me, the First Day of Summer is on the Summer Solstice, so it only makes sense that August 1st would be Midsummer, just as Nov 1st is Midfall, Feb 1st is Midwinter, and May 1st is Midspring. From My Personal Blog Book of Mirrors:  https://witchfire02.blogspot.com/p/sacred-days-2018.html Just by this screenshot from my Sacred Year, you can tell I'm eclectic af! My holy day rituals are a mixture of entities, because humans like boxes, entities do not give a shit about your limitations, and neither do I. Sometimes a ritual may focus on a specific hearth culture, but often there's a mixture. I've been practicing for 30 years, I've never heard a complaint from my deities--I'm a "godphone", I'd be hearing from Them! I've been editing my Sacred Year for a long time. Gotta find what works for you--otherwise what's the point? I don't care if my Holy Days are ancient or new, or if I'm alone ...

 Yesterday was the first time I hosted an in-person public ritual. (For privacy purposes, I will not post photos of attendees.) Honeysweet Ritual & Potluck - July 30, 2022 - Delaware State Park. Celebrating Bee Deities, The Melissae, and the sweetness in life. Hosted by Rev. Foxlyn Wren. Gluten-Free Hexagon Cake with vanilla buttercream.  The squares around it are honey cakes.  I couldn't find Bit o Honey candy, so I made my own.  It was soooooo yummy! Honeysweet Altar. A sphere was cast with heartbeat drumming and visualization. I led the group in grounding and anchoring , and inviting our Guests (Bee Deities, Melissae, Ancestors, Guardians) to the Rite. I drummed, while everyone gave offerings of flowers, birdseed, seeds, and nuts. I taught about what Honeysweet was, and taught everyone how to make origami bees filled with words, symbols, and energies of gratitude, love, and sweetness we wanted to draw in our lives to help us through the upcoming dark months, ...

This is a wonderful video by one of my friends, Kee Reiter, on a grounding technique called Anchoring.  Before I do any astral or oracle work, this is the technique that I've found works best for me.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o278f5luhJI Check out the Wyrd Sanctuary's other videos and website!  It's a great online circle of pagans, witches, and other spiritual paths.  We are a loving and supportive community.  But don't take my word for it, check it out yourself. https://wyrdsanctuary.org/

 Today's card pull is from MJ Cullinane's Urban Crow Oracle .  It's a lovely partner with the artist's Crow Tarot ! Crow, what message do you have for the Hearth Fox Oracle community and friends? Grief - Take time for your grief.  When you're ready to heal, you will.  Go at your own pace, not at the pace of others.  Grief doesn't always involve the death of the living.  It could be the death of relationship, your old self, an idea, a dream, a job, hope, and many other things.  Honor your emotions, but don't dwell for too long, or you may lose yourself. Perspective - Don't be afraid to look at the issue from a different angle when you are ready to proceed. Did the message resonate?  Do you need clarification?  Comment below!  If you'd like a deeper message, please check out my services and book today! Come by on Wednesday for Divination with Shiva, and on Sunday for Divination with either Ariadne or a Bee Entity.   Hey if you'r...