A Charm for Centering
A Charm for Centering b© Ian Corrigan, The Portal Book. 1998, rev 2014. Tredara Herth Publishing
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To the Cucullati
I call to the Cucullati, spirits wise and true,In cloaks of shadowed darkness, veiled from mortal view,Ever mindful of our struggles, watching o’er our plight,Guardians of our lives and dreams, through day and deepest night. Spirits three, who roam the … Continue reading →
The Rede is more than two words
A brief rant inspired by a comment in my email that attempts once more to shorten the Rede of the Wiccae to two words instead of eight.
Continue reading →Environmental Restoration Activities (via OLOTEAS)
From Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS.org) During the community meeting at our September event, several folks mentioned wanting to know about environmental restoration activities they could get involved in. This month is Orca-Salmon month, and there are … Continue reading →
Michaelmas: The Scottish Tradition of Harvest Home
Today, we look at the rich Scottish tradition of Michaelmas, also known as Harvest Home. This festive occasion marks the end of the harvest season and is steeped in history and folklore, dating back to ancient pagan origins.
Continue reading →Soapbox time.
There I was, over on Facebook, minding my own business when someone asked for help. In a Witchcraft group.
Continue reading →— Genii Loci and Other Beings
Genii loci (singular: genius loci) are spirits or deities believed to inhabit and protect specific places in the natural world. These spirits are often associated with natural features such as rivers, trees, mountains, and groves. In various traditions, they are regarded as guardians of the land and are honored and revered by those who live in or interact with their domain.
Continue reading →The Shining Ones and the Genius Loci
This essay explores the representations of the Shining Ones and the Genius Loci within Celtic, Norse, and Fertile Crescent mythologies, examining their roles, characteristics, and cultural significance while also considering their interrelations.
Continue reading →— Deepening Your Connection with the Genius Loci
Establishing a meaningful connection with the genius loci—the spirit or guardian of a particular place—requires time, respect, and a deep engagement with the environment. This guide offers practical steps and insights into how you can honor the genius loci and build a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.
Continue reading →“KILLYOUANDEATYOU!” (noted elsewhere)
Raven nic Rhóisín and Kathryn Price NicDhàna have a piece over at http://paganachd.com/articles/killyouandeatyou.html, that resonates with a lot of what we are trying to express when we talk about getting to know your local land spirits (this probably isn’t as much of a coincidence as one might think, many of the early proponents of the Celtic Reconstructionist movement in the US were among our Circle of Friends “back in the day”.
Continue reading →Spirits of the Land (noted elsewhere)
Noted at Patheos, Yvonne Arburrow’s post on “Spirits of the Land”, a topic near and dear to us.
Continue reading →Connecting Bioregionalism with the Genius Loci
Bioregionalism calls us to become knowledgeable residents and guardians of the places where we live. We inhabit naturally unique physical, ecological, historical, and cultural areas whose boundaries are often defined by ridgetops rather than county lines or state borders. To connect with our bioregion and its genius loci, the spirits of place, we must learn about the local land and water, observe the local weather and sky, identify local plants and animals, and engage with local neighbors and communities.
Continue reading →The Call of Nature
You’re considering embracing the role of a modern, EuroPagan witch, seeking deeper insights into the natural world and your place within it. (We use the term “EuroPagan” as a way of recognizing that for most of us in North America, we don’t have a Lakota, Bantu, and Japanese or other native non-Western earth religionist heritage or upbringing. Nor do most of us live on the land. We are newcomers to this perception of the world.)
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