In the past few years, the Mari Lwyd tradition has taken on something of a cult status which has seen it begin to morph again, and move into new territory with modern Pagans, and people somewhere in that margin between Goths and almost-Pagans, taking an interest. Read more
Assuming the scholarship is solid, "Ancient Egyptian Magic" appears to be a good starting point for learning about these ancient magicians, but nothing more. Read more
About four years ago, I decided to be honest with what I am and not worry about the consequences. I stopped worrying about the fear of people discovering that I was trans. The fear of rejection went away. If people didn’t like me for who and what I am, it meant they weren’t supposed to be in my life anyway. Read more
What the shade needs, more than anything else, is to be heard. This is the side of yourself that’s been kept hidden. It needs to be brought into the light, in whichever way works best for you. Read more
It’s not that I cannot hex; it’s that I do not hex. Does that mean that I can’t heal? Absolutely not! Read more
Look for the messages you get in response. Build communication with Anubis. Leave offerings, which I will be talking about at a later date. Begin that communication channel. The more you do, the stronger a relationship you will build with him. Read more
We offer sacrifice (and worship) to the Gods for three reasons: that we may venerate, that we give thanks, and that we may implore from them things necessary and avert from ourselves things evil. Read more
When I read accounts of travel to sacred sites one thing I don't often see mentioned is what happens when you go somewhere and find yourself un-welcomed by the spirits and Otherworldly beings there. Read more
Reflecting back on 2018, it has probably been the most wonderful year in my life, so far. It's been filled with old friends, new ones, and Hekate has been with me the entire time. Read more
The song might be saying it's cold outside, but we don't have to be cold to one another. Read more
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