I Sing of a Maiden
I Sing of a Maiden I sing of a maiden That is makeles; King of alle kinges To her son she ches. He cam also stille Ther His moder was, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the gras. He … Continue reading →
Ash nicSidhe
Ash nicSidhe is an Elder High Priestess in the New England Covens of Traditionalist Witches (NECTW), a lineage passed down through Lady Gwynne Thompson. Since 2013, she has served as co-Priestess within Nemed Cuculatii, assisting Raven, the Lady of Nemed Cuculatii, in guiding and teaching. Ash is an initiate of several Craft traditions, including Georgian, Gardnerian, StarBorn, NYWT, NROOGD, and the Glencoran Order. Her magical and metaphysical interests are wide-ranging, reflecting decades of study and practice. She has also written on these subjects for publication since the 1970s, contributing to the ongoing dialogue within the Craft. Ash and Raven have shared a partnership for more than forty years, weaving tradition, teaching, and community together.
The Man on the Moon
The Man On The Moon The man on the moon stands and strides; On a forked stick he bears his burden; It’s a wonder he doesn’t drop; For fear he’ll fall he shakes and swerves. When the frost falls he … Continue reading →
The Star in the Orchard
A European folk tale. There are many variants of little red house with no windows and no doors, and a star inside, wherre either a boy or a girl is the seeker. I have a fondness for sparrows, so this … Continue reading →
What makes one a Witch?
There are all sorts of answers to the question of “what makes one a witch?” The question here was in part inspired by a posting in Yahoo Questions some time ago, and there are several responses there as well. It’s … Continue reading →
Prospero’s Speech
Prospero’s Speech Our revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits and Are melted into thin air; And, like the baseless fabric of his vision, The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, … Continue reading →
Green Grow the Rushes-o, a Song of the Faith
Robert Cochrane wrote to Joe Wilson that “My religious beliefs are found in an ancient song, ‘Green Grow the Rushes-O’”. He identified this as an archers song from the middle ages. “Green Grow the Rushes-O” is a counting or teaching … Continue reading →
Song for a 5th Child
I was involved in a short discussion earlier today with some friends on Twitter, and one mentioned a cross-stitch piece that one of her aunts had. I thought the piece was wonderful, and decided to see if I could find … Continue reading →
The Witches’ Round
Nowadays used to raise the Cone of Power, this old dance may be used alone or in full coven. It is better if the Drawing Down of the Moon has gone before, for then the Gods shall fuse with the … Continue reading →
A Quick Mead
This recipe is from an old friend, now departed from this side of life. Thanks for sharing while you could, Walt. Ingredients: 5 lbs of apples 1 lbs honey large pot 1 package of dry yeast large (1 gallon or … Continue reading →
Welsh Cakes
[This simple recipe for Welsh cakes was shared with us from our kindred, Byd Littledragon of DragonOak Coven, Mid Glamorgan, Wales. It has become a favorite recipe for cakes at Sabbat and Moon rites.] 3 cups flour 1 cup sugar … Continue reading →
Tara Meditation for the Dead & Dying
Tara Meditation for the Dead & Dying From the Buddhist Tradition From Tara’s heart— rainbow light shines forth throughout the six realms and the bardo, enveloping the deceased ones wherever they are, purifying their karma, and infusing them with Tara’s … Continue reading →
Nine Woods in the Cauldron Go
Ella Young, in her Celtic Wonder Tales, included a story, “How the Son of Gobhaun Saor Shortened the Road”, that mentions the nine sacred woods (although not by that name). a brief excerpt… Balor’s Son set out and the Son of … Continue reading →
On the Subject of Oaths
Over at Tradwitch.com (link goes to the internet archive of this thread, due to Tradwitch.com now being offline) from a couple of years ago: “This leads to the dual quandary of “I can neither confirm nor deny…” and “they are … Continue reading →