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Astrology has long been a guiding light for those seeking deeper self-awareness and insight into life’s mysteries. When you begin exploring this ancient art, you might find yourself wondering about the differences between Western and Vedic astrology. Both systems offer profound wisdom, yet they approach the cosmos in unique ways. Let’s gently unravel these differences together, so you can find the path that resonates most with your journey. Exploring the Roots: Astrology Syst

Have you ever wondered what makes you uniquely you? Sometimes, the stars hold gentle clues that can guide us toward deeper self-awareness. Astrology, with its rich tapestry of symbols and stories, offers a beautiful lens through which we can explore our inner worlds. Today, I invite you to join me on a warm, inviting journey into the fascinating realm of zodiac character analysis. Together, we'll uncover the essence of each sign and how these traits can illuminate your path t

When life feels like a maze, and you’re searching for gentle guidance, astrology can be a comforting light. It offers a unique way to understand yourself and the world around you. But how do you find someone who truly resonates with your journey? Finding a trusted astrologer can make all the difference. It’s about connecting with someone who listens, understands, and helps you navigate your path with clarity and warmth. Astrology is more than just star signs and horoscopes. I

Knowing Your Zodiac Sign Characteristics Understanding your zodiac sign characteristics is like having a personal guidebook. It offers insights into your strengths and challenges, helping you navigate your journey with clarity. Here are some gentle ways to use this knowledge for your own growth: 1. Self-Reflection Take time to journal about how your sign’s traits show up in your life. What strengths can you celebrate? What challenges might you gently work on? Reflecting on th

Have you ever wondered what your zodiac sign truly reveals about you? Beyond the daily horoscopes and starry forecasts, there lies a rich tapestry of meanings and insights that can guide you toward deeper self-awareness. Astrology is more than just a fun pastime; it’s a gentle mirror reflecting your inner world, your strengths, and your challenges. As someone who has journeyed through the stars to understand myself better, I invite you to explore the fascinating realm of zodi

Today we celebrate Lughnasadh, or Lammas, a Greater Sabbat on the Wheel of the Year.  Lammas celebrates the beginning of the harvest season.  While it is usually one of the hottest parts of the summer, hints of autumn can also be noted with grains being harvested, trees dropping fruits, and the days getting shorter.  We celebrate bountiful harvests, gather the fruits of our labor from our gardens, and welcome the autumn weather.  Indeed, many of are seeing the fruits of a lab

It's finally time to settle down again! Gemini was scattered and frantic for Jupiter (and for us!). Now we can slow down and take some time to focus on nurturing others, nurturing ourselves, and nurturing our souls. Embracing the Nurturing Energy of Jupiter This transit will last just over a year. During this time, we are invited to explore some important questions: "What makes me feel safe?" and "What am I ready to nurture back into my life?" If you really lean into these th

A New Era of Fiery Discipline and Bold Responsibility Saturn — the planet of structure, discipline, and karma — just transitioned into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. This cosmic shift marks the beginning of a powerful new cycle that blends Saturn’s stern energy with Aries’ assertive fire. What does this mean for us collectively and individually? In a word: initiation. Understanding the Saturn-Aries Combination Saturn is often referred to as the “taskmaster” of the zodia

I firmly believe that astrology can empower you to lead a richer, more intentional life.

As 2021 comes to a conclusion, Daughters of Gaia Naos are excited to acknowledge that we have reached full capacity of membership. Our final seekers will take the Oath of Dedication during the December Full Moon ritual. We will continue to invite our family and friends to our open sabbat celebrations, but will not accept any member applications at this time. We are building our own relationships with our sisters as we work together in service to the Goddess. If you are re

There has been a lot of conversation on facebook, instagram, and other avenues lately about Paganism in Rochester. Some local clergy have begun speaking about some community events as we begin to safely re-open from our economic shut-downs. We have all missed gathering, so we are excited about the possibilities for our community. More to come soon!

Daughters of Gaia Naos is blessed to have so much diversity amongst the practices and experiences of its members. We are all learners and teachers, but one of our sisters is taking this to a new level! We started a series of workshops that correspond with our Esbat structure. Tonight was our first class and we had so much fun singing, laughing, sharing, and doing a little divination. Can't wait for the next class in December!

Thank you so much for your interest in our beginner Wicca class. Our fall 2021 class has reached capacity, so we are not accepting any more students for this session. Please contact us if you are interested in a possible future session with Daughters of Gaia Naos.

Once again, we have collected enough interest in offering a Wicca 1 class! We had so much fun in our first version, and developed some wonderful friendships. We will be offering a new session beginning in Fall 2021 for those interested in Daughters of Gaia Naos and beginning Wicca. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in our upcoming class.

We had a perfect day yesterday to celebrate the Solstice together. It was wonderful to be able to meet in person again, and we had a beautiful space amongst the trees by the lake. We are so proud of our sister Tracy for writing and leading a beautiful ritual, and we laughed together as the Holly King “literally” defeated the Oak King! Our four-legged-sister Samantha was not impressed in the slightest, however. Perhaps she knows that the kings will battle again at Yule and t

Although Daughters of Gaia Naos did not originally envision ourselves to be a teaching coven, we have been found of interest to many of our sisters who are new to the craft and/or solitary practitioners looking to practice with a group. In keeping with our mission of service to our sisters, we have developed a Wicca 1 class for these seekers. The course consists of lecture, discussion, group activities, independent reading, projects, and some quizzes. No high pressure exam

After meeting together for six months and hiving from the Mother Coven at the Harvest Moon, Daughters of Gaia Naos held our formal Initiation Ritual by the dark of the October New Moon. We cast circle together, and initiated each other into our new tradition one-by-one. The Founding Members are excited to walk in sisterhood along the path that the Goddess has laid before us.

Although postponed since May due to Covid-19, Daughters of Gaia Naos officially hived from the Mother Coven at the Harvest Moon, September 2, 2020. We want to thank everyone from The Coven of Sangha-Sho, Inc. for the warm hospitality and beautiful ritual, as well as for the support and fellowship over these many years.

We were finally able to hold our first "hybrid" ritual today. Coven members attended in person at a local park and, although we have been meeting online for several months, it was our first time meeting each other in person! We wore masks and socially distanced, but shared lots of laughs through the uniqueness of it all! We were also blessed to celebrate with friends and local High Clergy members who joined us online. Although we needed several accommodations to work with

We are so excited to get going! The formal hiving process from our Mother Coven is not yet complete, but we are holding our own rituals until then so every has a chance to get to know each other and our beloved Gaia. Of course we would prefer to meet in person at our Covenstead, but with the stay-at-home orders in place from Covid-19, we will be meeting online. This is also an opportunity for us to practice with the technology that we will will be using when a member must