Author: Auburn Greene

I grew up in the Midwest and learned about the weather with keen interest. I had a book on weather for children titled Everyday Weather and How It Works by Herman Schneider which saw much use. In fact its spine is broken, and some pages are falling out. That book taught me a lot about… Continue reading Tropical Storm Debby and Weather Magic

How would you view this celebration? I can point out different perspectives, but how you see it is up to you. I’ll begin with a brief review. In the Celtic practice Lughnasadh starts on the evening of July 31 and ends on the evening of August 1. The other three holidays that go from evening… Continue reading Lughnasadh: Differing Perspectives

As we prepare for Midsummer, it is time to think about the magickal intentions that we have been working on during spring. Which requests to the Universe will be fulfilled on Midsummer, and which will continue to grow over summer? Yes, the green world is growing! Full disclosure, I am an apartment Witch, and I… Continue reading Midsummer: Time of Growth & Fulfillment

Are you feeling off over this weekend? Is your magic not working quite like you expected? It could be space weather and its impact on our atmosphere. Does space weather really affect us? Now is the good time to check. Observe how you are feeling and take a personal inventory of yourself. How are you… Continue reading Space Weather and the Lights

Ah…Beltane! It is the time of revelry, fertility, flowers and bees. I hope many flowers are now blooming where you live! In many places in the Northern Hemisphere, dandelions are blooming now. In suburban yards people are busy trying to eradicate the dreaded “weed”. The botanical definition of a weed is an unwanted plant. Therefore,… Continue reading Beltane and the Dandelion!

Another eclipse like the one we just had yesterday will not occur in the United States for another 20 years. I hope you were able to have a great experience with the one we just had yesterday! Sadly some of us were under cloud cover. But for those of us who could see it, the… Continue reading Impressions of the Solar Eclipse of 2024

The Vernal Equinox occurs on March 19 at 11:06 pm EDT. But does the Spring Equinox usually occur on the 21st? Well, it used to. The last time the Spring Equinox was on the 21st was in 2007. Due to a shift in the calendar, it won’t be on the 21st again until the 22nd… Continue reading Ostara: Some Science

Imbolc celebrates Brigid traditionally known as a Goddess of smithing, healing and wells. She is a Goddess of making things, and Imbolc is a time for making crafts. An example of this is Brigid’s crosses, which are hung in the home and are used for protection and blessings. They also represent the growing light of… Continue reading Imbolc: How Do I Make Brigid’s Crosses?

The Solstice is today at 10:27 EST. As a Wiccan or member of another non-Christian faith what do you do when everyone around you says “Merry Christmas!” Let me start with a short explanation of my experiences with my family. I grew up in a Christian household with strict values and a strong belief in… Continue reading Making Peace This Time of Year