As the Wheel turns into Spring, embrace the Fool’s journey with open hearts. This month’s column invites you to walk alongside a fellow practitioner as they navigate the season’s potent energies, seeking coherence amidst the dance of life, death, and rebirth.

The journey begins with honoring the cycles that shape our practice, much like the rune Jera. Guidance is sought from land spirits, dragons, Tarot, and encounters with Cernunnos, the Horned God, in the Underworld. These experiences bring forth shadows, enriching the light of the ascendant Sun. April is influenced by Eihwaz, the rune of the Yew, embodying unity and the connection between life and death, which mirrors the essence of Spring in the Pacific Northwest, where old ideas pass away, giving birth to new ones.

The re-emergence of life is noted, from the sprouting nettles to the return of robins and the blossoming of Trillium. Maintaining coherence during this transformative phase is crucial, akin to the formation of galaxies and atoms. Rejecting a separation from self, Source, and sensation will give you a better understanding of your surroundings.

Cernunnos guides the release of that which binds us, revealing hidden wisdom. As Aries season dawns, we honor the creative spark of Amun-Ra, acknowledging the return of the Sun’s energy. This journey inspires you to seek your own connections to the Earth, interpret dreams, observe the Moon’s phases, and foster community amidst technological change. This is a life of husband, father, farmer, and friend; rooted in Pagan traditions, ancestral reverence, and the magic of the land.