About a year and a half ago I wrote the article The Question of a Unified Paganism. This wasn’t from the perspectives of beliefs but from a social- political perspective. Being a part of, and recognized as part of, the Inter-faith coalitions and communities that meet and advise government entities on issues surrounding religion/ humanities. Although some have argued we do in smaller circles and regional areas, I have not seen it in the large scale Inter-Faith Coalitions. Freedom of... Read more
“Your Existence is the Resistance.” During our Witchy Wed chat this week, as we discussed some current events, the above message from my Deities kept creeping in. One of those messages that have taken deep root within me. Not everyone is going to be on the visible front lines of a battle, yet we are all part of it. Yet, in our current climate it feels if you are not publicly “fighting” than you are hiding your head in the... Read more
As I get more clarity on the current work from my Guides (Deities, Elements, Guardians, Ancestors) I am realizing this isn’t about adding – it is about merging the two paths into one movement. I know you won’t get this yet, but let me tell the story to explain… The Beginning I was young when I started my own exploration of spirituality and witchcraft. In my teens I explored everything I could get my hands on and talking with who... Read more
I have seen the 1st cross-quarter day, or Imbolc in the Celtic Wheel, talked about in a couple of ways. The first being the light, whether returning or the spark of the creative fire within us. Light, particularly fire, external and internal, being the main theme. The second is the first sparks of Spring. In my climate and landscape this is a harder one to connect to, and one reason why I never followed the Celtic Wheel. Here winter is... Read more
In previous years I used to offer a yearly Outlook Reading which gave people an overall path for the year to come and specific month by month readings to help them go deeper. Last year I shared how to do this kind of reading in my article How to do a 2024 Outllook Reading. I loved doing them and throughout the year I would get emails from people who purchased them telling me how spot on and useful they were... Read more
Winter is a good time to take stock, do some reflecting, and prepare ourselves for the flurry of activity that comes in the warmer months. One of those reflection points I have been considering for myself the last couple of months is: Where am I putting my energy? Internet World We live in a digital age where everything is vying for attention and time, a competition for our most valuable resource – our energy. Social media and traditional platforms have... Read more
In the US, from the beginning of November through December, seems to be a never ending feast. Not one long one, but a series of them at various times. Celebrating the harvest time, Turkey day, and all the various holidays/ family/friend gatherings that take place during these months. As I sat with my Ancestors last night on Winter Solstice, I started thinking deeper about the idea of “feasting” in our modern age. Perfection is a Myth I see people stressing... Read more
There are many variations of this kind of spell, this is just mine – It starts with a Bring to Light, then a banishing/ clearing, and ends with a bringing in resources. This is a great kind of spell for anyone who is ending a journey and preparing for their next, for New Years or Winter Solstice, or during the Phoenix Moon. You will need 3 glass pillar candles (you can get these at a dollar tree), a permanent marker,... Read more
In my studies of Nature’s Time – the cycles, energies, and flow of nature – I noticed a very distinct macro cycle of the Moon called the Phoenix Moon. It is a cumulative cycle of 3 years, or 36 Moons and one Phoenix Moon which represents the ending and a new beginning. I have been working in this cycle, starting on an unconscious level, to a purposeful one for a long time. This year marked the 3rd year of this... Read more
After every Death Emissary class we spend time in post discussion, a time for them to ask questions, to go deeper into the material, as well as, sharing their own experiences and perspectives. Yesterday’s class was about the Staff and Hood, two tools in Spirit work but also used for self development of skills such as psychic senses. We were talking about the Stitch magic aspect that can be applied to the Hood and felt it was a good topic... Read more
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