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M. A. Phillips

@ditzydruid.bsky.social

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Author, practicing Druid, polytheist, mother, child of nature, seamstress, anime fan, and garden enthusiast! Author of the novels River Magic, Hearth Magic, and Forest Magic. (she/her) More about me here: https://wordpress.com/page/ditzydruid.com/2146

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 1d

Samhain reminds us that there is also rebirth. In that spirit, I planted my garlic and some tulip bulbs for next year.

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 1d

Last night, I led my first ritual in a year. I had needed the time off to turn inward and focus on my healing. Many Pagans view Samhain as a type of spiritual New Year, so this felt like a rebirth for me. #Druidry

The central altar in our Druidic Samhain ritual.

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 3d

I know! Wow.

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 3d

Greeted our neighbors and made offerings at the home altar. Blessed Samhain, my friends! Hail to the Beloved Dead! #Druidry

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 5d

Reminding myself that opinions are like assholes, life is seldom black and white, and I won’t let others’ bad experiences detract from my joy and healing. (Photo of me at a plant shop.)

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 5d

Brrrr

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 6d

F this. I’m turning on the heat. 🥶

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 7d

It’s a perfect night for soup. 🍜

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 7d

They’re so pretty!

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 9d

Still true. 💚 #Halloween

A Halloween garden flag that says, “A wicked witch and a grumpy toad live here.”

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 11d

Holding my heart in my hands. (Well, my amazonite heart.)

My hand holding a light blue-green stone heart.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 13d

On Sunday, I made a solo trip to my old friend, the stone circle. It truly felt like a homecoming. I missed these lovely sentinels. I said hello and promised to return soon. #Druidry

A small stone circle and cement altar around a fire pit in the grass. Autumn trees in the background.

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 14d

I agree! There was so much character inside.

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 14d

It was really fascinating!

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 15d

On Friday, my husband and I attended a ghost walk in Watertown where we got to tour inside the old Masonic temple. It was fascinating! Lots of good local lore there and in the other locations we visited. #seasonofthewıtch

The outside of a neoclassical building with construction scaffolding.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 16d

My husband and I are celebrating our 16th anniversary this weekend. We’ve had a tough year, but it’s been full of more good times than not. We’re healing together and are closer than ever before. 🩷

Photo of the cake my daughter made us by herself!)

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 19d

Heck yeah!

M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 19d

Sick day. Bundled up on the couch watching ghost investigation shows.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 21d

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here’s a favorite quote from a favorite author:

Text over a photo I took of Heaven Hills trail near Lake Placid, NY.

“Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.”

― Robin Wall Kimmerer

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 22d

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Goodnight Garden

This was a great year for cucumbers. Photo by M. A. Phillips 2025 I didn’t put as much pressure on myself to garden this year. My focus in 2025 has been healing–mine and my husband&#821…

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 22d

We had our first hard frost this past week, so I took some time to reflect on my garden this year and the life lessons plants always teach me. More on my blog.

Photo of me holding cucumbers grown in the summer.)

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 26d

You'll find a full review, with favorite quotes, on my blog.

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Sacred Tears: A Book Review

This book gave me so much hope. Photo by M. A. Phillips 2025 Grief is a universal human experience. None of us is immune from it at some point in our lives. It comes in many forms, and we may not e…

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 26d

Sacred Tears belongs on the bookshelf of anyone in leadership or healing roles, but each of us could be better prepared for seasons of grief - our own and those of others.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 26d

Over the summer, I read Courtney Weber's excellent Sacred Tears: A Witch's Guide to Grief. I cannot recommend this book enough. Every Pagan and witch should read it.

A white hand adorned in rings and crystal bracelets rests beside a copy of the paperback book "Sacred Tears" by Courtney Weber.

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M. A. Phillips @ditzydruid.bsky.social · 28d

Sipping a chai and waiting for my kiddo at dance while a beautiful full moon reveals herself.