Full Moon Despacho and Fire Ceremony

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This full moon, I will be doing a despacho ceremony, a traditional Andean offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Apus (Mountains) and nature spirits, as a form of Ayni (sacred reciprocity) by expressing our deep gratitude for all that we receive …

Winter Solstice 2013

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Winter Solstice is here in the Northern Hemisphere/Summer Solstice for the Southern Hemisphere. This is the longest night for the Northern Hemisphere/longest day for the Southern Hemisphere. In the north, the Sun now turns on December 21 and slowly…

With each breath, I am present

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August has arrived with a new moon tomorrow night, thankfully the nights are cool and sleep is easy. With each day we are slowly heading into the darkest nights and shortest days as well as the coldest time. I remind myself to stay present to enjoy the…

July Full Moon

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It is the end of July, my roses have completed yet another season of beautiful blooms and it is wonderfully warm outside.  Last night, the moon was full and for me it was another opportunity for me to perform a fire ceremony.  In sacred space…