Tag Archives: Pagan

Rainstorm Ritual

Posted on September 7, 2017 by betzking

I took 2 weeks off from everything at the end of August and broke my foot 2 days into my vacation. My long imagined adventures and accomplishments came to a grinding halt as I came to a hobbling halt. In … Continue reading →

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Let us give thanks for living through another December!

Posted on January 8, 2015 by betzking

  The changing of the calendar year does not inspire me to celebrate. My “new year” comes at the end of autumn, as the trees—at the height of their high def beauty—drop their leaves and turn inward, surrendering to the … Continue reading →

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Imbolc Blessings

Posted on February 1, 2014 by betzking

May Brighid’s Flame strengthen you May Brighid’s Shield protect you May Brighid’s Mantle enfold you to keep you warm May Brighid’s healing hands be above you May Brighid’s healing hands be below you May Brighid’s healing hands be behind you … Continue reading →

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Happy Mixed Metaphor Season

Posted on March 22, 2013 by betzking

We’re heading into my favorite holiday season of the year – Spring – when traditional religious and Pagan symbolism become strange bedfellows for a few weeks.  Nothing tickles me pastel pink like a barely budding tree covered in egg ornaments. … Continue reading →

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After the fire (Previously published in 2000).

Posted on November 10, 2011 by betzking

I am a Jew, of the utmost reformed category. I grew up in a Jewish household. I went to synagogue on the High Holy Days. I went to Hebrew school until I made my Bar Mitzvah at 13, when I … Continue reading →

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A Heart-Centered Holiday Anthem (with gratitude to Dar Williams)

Posted on December 18, 2010 by betzking

It’s called The Christians and the Pagans. The Christians And The Pagans

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