Goddess Vesta | Moon Mothers of Half Moon Bay

Vesta, Goddess of the Hearth

The Vestal Virgins were High Priestesses that kept the flame in the temple of Vesta burning perpetually for a thousand years. Vestal Virgins were real women who officiated sacred ceremony and holiday rituals. They cared for sacred objects, were the keepers of divine wisdom and secrets of the universe. In an attempt to convert the […]

Harvest Moon

Posted on September 17, 2016 Leave a Comment

On this last full moon of summer, we harvested wisdom. Just before sunset we gathered at the beach to honor the Roman Goddess, Vesta, and her undying flame. Our rituals, songs, and words were incantations to invoke the spirit of Vesta that lives in our home (the place our soul resides). In preparation for this time […]

2015 in review

Posted on December 28, 2015 3 Comments

When mother moon was completely unveiled and her strong subtle energy could be felt; she silently called us to gather in divine feminine circle. By way of modern ancient ritual, we intensified our Goddess particles to fully embody our divine feminine wholeness. In the stillness of winter, we dove deep, giving credence to our pure […]

Thanksgiving Full Moon

Posted on November 11, 2015 1 Comment

Hello Ladies This year, the deep autumn full moon occurs on Thanksgiving eve. I will not call a full moon gathering. It’s time to travel to your family or prepare your home to receive them. May you embody the Goddess wisdom of Vesta and feel the prosperity of Lakshmi in this darkening time of the […]

Harvest Moon

Posted on September 10, 2014 1 Comment

Waves crashed a few feet from the circle of Moon Mothers who accepted the invitation to honor the Goddess Vesta, Keeper of the Hearth, on this Harvest moon, the last full Moon of Summer. We celebrated around a fire pit laid in the sand, later to be fed with the Wisdom Wands of each Sister, […]

Goddess Vesta on the Harvest Moon

Posted on September 21, 2013 2 Comments

It is the last full moon of summer, and Mother Moon shined so bright. The autumnal equinox will take place this coming Sunday – a time to turn our attention toward our homes, our hearth, and our inner wisdom. To honor the full moon and change of season, we wise women gathered at the beach […]

Harvest Moon

Posted on September 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

Harvest Moon

Posted on October 1, 2012 Leave a Comment

On this Harvest moon we gathered at the beach to cast our Divine feminine circle. In rhythmic harmony with Mother Ocean and the fog horn, Anne Turley blew the conch and Kellie Morlock read the invocation as we Moon Mothers connected to All. We honored Annette with our blessing song, circle energy and birthday wishes. […]