By Katrina Rasbold
There is a brief, magical window of time in late May where the entire earth seems to take a collective breath. The frantic energy of early spring—the clearing of brush, the planting of seeds, and the ecstatic dancing of Beltane—has passed. The frantic heat of the Summer Solstice is not quite here yet.
Right now, we are in the thick of the growing season.
For many modern Pagans, this can actually be a difficult transition. Our community thrives on beginnings and endings; we love the clean slate of Samhain, the crisp hope of Ostara, and the bright fires of Beltane. But what do we do when the initial excitement wears off and the daily work of maintenance begins?
The Magic of the Middle
In the agricultural cycle, this is the time of weeding, watering, and watching. It is not glamorous. You cannot harvest the tomatoes yet, and you cannot celebrate the first sprouts because they are already a foot high.
This is the phase of cultivation.
In your personal life, look at the projects, intentions, or relationships you initiated over the last two months. The initial spark of inspiration is gone, replaced by the mundane, daily steps required to keep those intentions alive.
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The Weeding: What distractions, old habits, or doubts are starting to choke out the intentions you set at the beginning of spring? This week is the time to pluck them out gently but firmly.
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The Watering: How are you feeding your spirit right now? When the initial excitement fades, we must rely on discipline and daily practices to keep our inner soil hydrated.
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The Watching: Trust the process. You do not need to dig up the seed every day to check if it is growing. Trust that Gaia is doing her work beneath the surface.
Let yourself rest in this mid-spring pause. The fruit will come in its own time. For now, find the sacred in the routine.
Call for Submissions: The Summer Solstice Issue ☀️
Speaking of the changing seasons, the wheel continues to turn! We are officially welcoming submissions for the upcoming Summer Solstice issue of Green Egg Magazine (Quarterly).
As we prepare to celebrate the peak of the sun’s power, we want to hear your voices, your rituals, your artwork, and your scholarly insights into the Awakening of Gaia.
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Submission Cutoff: June 1, 2026.
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Guidelines: Before you submit your work, please carefully review our submission guidelines to ensure your piece aligns with our formatting and content requirements. You can read the full guidelines here: Green Egg Submission Guidelines.
We look forward to reading your words and sharing your magic with the global community.
How are you tending your inner garden during this late-May transition? Are you working on a submission for the Summer issue? Let us know and connect with the community in the Green Egg Forum.
As Editor of the Green Egg Blog, Katrina Rasbold weaves ancient wisdom into the complexities of modern life, fostering a space for deep inquiry and magical growth. Katrina is the editor of Green Egg Magazine, a priestess, author, and co-creator of the CUSP path, working from the crossroads of tradition and transformation. She owns and operates Crossroads Occult with her husband, Eric, offering a sanctuary for those seeking mentorship, quality handmade magical items, and authentic craft. Discover her full body of work at www.katrinarasbold.com.