As a shopkeeper in a metaphysical/witchy store, one must have many skills and areas of expertise to be successful. Most important among these are the diplomatic arts of Straightfacery and Subtle Correction. Read more
As a shopkeeper in a metaphysical/witchy store, one must have many skills and areas of expertise to be successful. Most important among these are the diplomatic arts of Straightfacery and Subtle Correction. Read more
This is the tale of that fateful Samhain in the wilds, where Jason Pan Mankey invoked the God Dionysus and a party broke out, we all let our hair down and danced around like crazy teenagers until some magickally curious, and seriously funny shenanigans went down.... Read more
We call this the "Inner Mystery" blessing of the simple feast. Its a far more detailed and involved rite that we bring out on the high ceremonial occasions like Beltane and Initiations, that speak specifically to the sacred marriage of anima and animus within each of us. Read more
Beltane is in full dancing swing, and just in time for your reels and gigs around the Maypole this weekend, I present to you two brand new Beltane songs, just written by our coven's newest initiate: Epona Petra! Read more
To me, celebrating Beltane on May 1st is like premature ejaculation then passing out while your partner is still all hot and bothered. Don't stop now! We are just getting to the good part! Allow me to make my case... Read more
Why is it Bacchus' Salad? At Beltane, I'm very interested in carnal enjoyment, indulgence, and a feasting for all my senses, including delicious foods. Plus, red-wine vinegar and asparagus and chickpeas are just so darned phallic. I dunno, it just fits the bill. Hail Bacchus! Read more
Need a magickal brew to help raise his Maypole, and part her veil? Try this tasty, high-octane aphrodisiac in your chalice this sabbat... Read more
Instructions for calculating materials and crafting a Maypole ribbon topper and wreath for your Beltane Rituals, plus some ideas for a global intention weaving spell with rainbow ribbons. Read more
One way to celebrate the Sabbat of Beltane, is through enacting the sacred marriage of the Goddess and the God. The rites will resemble a marriage ceremony, but it is The Two Who Move As One who are the bride and groom. Our coven spends the whole weekend camping out, with several parts to our Beltane Ritual, much like the homecoming for a family wedding. Read more
When the mighty, the powerful, the clergy, are viewed through the hazy, veiled glamour of fame, it can obscure the monstrous truth. Let’s all pay better attention, OK? Let's all hold the priest/esshood to the highest standards of ethical conduct. Just as importantly, lets hold our political leaders to those same high standards. Read more
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