Vialet B RayneArchetypes are universal symbols, roles, and patterns of behavior that live within the collective human psyche. They shape how we see ourselves, how we interact with others, and how we move through life. From the nurturing Mother to the wise Sage, the courageous Warrior to the playful Trickster, archetypes give us a language to understand the deeper forces at play in our inner and outer worlds.
Vialet B RayneAs the Wheel of the Year turns again, we enter the powerful gateway of Samhain (pronounced sow-en), one of the most sacred Sabbats of the year. It marks the final harvest and the Celtic New Year, a time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Spirits walk among us, ancestors draw near, and the unseen becomes felt.
Vialet B RayneAs the Wheel of the Year turns, we arrive at Mabon, the Autumn Equinox—a sacred time of perfect balance when day and night are equal. This is the second harvest in the cycle, where we pause to gather the fruits of our labor and give thanks before the darkness begins to grow. Mabon invites us to honor both the light and the shadow, to reflect on what we have harvested—both physically and spiritually—and to prepare for the inward journey of the colder months.
Vialet B RayneIn ancient times, the Priest and Priestess were more than spiritual leaders—they were keepers of divine wisdom, guardians of sacred rituals, and bridges between the physical and spiritual realms. They held the codes of healing, the language of the stars, and the keys to transformation. Their lives were not merely lived—they were devoted to the sacred.