On the Bear Path

Sheri Barker has been a solitary practitioner for nearly forty years. Her relationships with magic, elemental energies, spirits, and her ancestors are the foundation of her daily life. They enrich her work as a witch, writer, homesteader, wildlife enthusiast, gardener, and human being. She is also a columnist at The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org) Sheri lives in an ancient river valley in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, immersed in nature, spirits, and realms beyond this one. Oh,

Friday, November 8, 2024

Welcome Home - November

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Today I took a 9-hour round trip that carried me through some of the Piedmont's prettiest country. The gently rolling hills and farmland...
Saturday, September 21, 2024

On the Eve of Autumn

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When I left home yesterday morning to travel away from these beloved mountains, the Cottage was wrapped in a gray and white comforter of den...
Sunday, September 1, 2024

The First Day of September

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  I was awake at 4:30 a.m. and thinking how oddly quiet that dark hour seemed when the spell was broken by a bear cub calling in distress. S...
Thursday, August 1, 2024

Blessed Lughnasadh! Happy First Harvest!

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I intended to start this morning with a small personal ritual out in the gardens. For me, Harvest is a celebration of earth and fire, and th...
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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Hold the Lantern

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 Hold the Lantern If you cannot be the light, Hold the lantern. If you cannot hold the lantern, Bring the fuel or  Strike the match. Serve s...
Friday, June 7, 2024

Firewheel Flowers and Choices

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  I had an intense but beautiful morning that started with my feet hitting the ground so quickly I wasn’t able to get outside until about 2 ...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Middle of May - Growing with My Gardens

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Every year, I say I'm done trying to grow vegetables, then I do it again anyway. For various reasons, I like being able to feed myself f...
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Friday, April 12, 2024

The Oneness

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The Oneness I am adrift and grounded on ethereal filaments connecting Elemental energies to seasonal energies, my thoughts and emotions ...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Ostara Blessings - The Unfolding

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Noon.43 degrees. Wind gusts up to 19 mph. The Unfolding Spring is unfolding in her own way and time. Daffodils, cold...
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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Beauty and My Mother

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 My mother left this world behind 16 years ago, but I began this day solidly in her presence. She was here with me while I sat and talked wi...
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Sheri Barker
Sheri Barker has been a solitary practitioner for nearly forty years. Her relationships with magic, elemental energies, spirits, and her ancestors are the foundation of her daily life. They enrich her work as a witch, writer, homesteader, wildlife enthusiast, gardener, and human being. She is also a columnist at The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org) Sheri lives in an ancient river valley in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, immersed in nature, spirits, and realms beyond this one. Oh, and books…there are always books, words, and creative activities to be explored!
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