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 →
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 →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 →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 →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 →Noted at Patheos, Yvonne Arburrow’s post on “Spirits of the Land”, a topic near and dear to us.
Continue reading →In our Coven, various spirits and entities fulfill distinct roles and possess unique characteristics. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between genii loci, ancestral spirits, the “Mighty Dead,” and the “Old Ones”
Continue reading →Friends and kin are sharing stories about their Craft history. These are important. As many of the people involved are now dead, I don’t mind naming some of the names, other’s I’ll keep to myself…and some have been public for a long time.
So, despite being raised in a nominally Christian home (Mother was Assembly of God, Dad was Southern Baptist), I somehow wound up a Witch.
Continue reading →Sprinkled with anecdotes from his own past, it is an educational read for both newcomer and ancient practitioners (such as myself.)
Continue reading →Shamanism: Agony Before the Ecstasy or: Give me that Old Age Religion (originally printed in Converging Paths, 1987 Fall Equinox)by Scarecrow There is an old Central Asian story of the time that Nasruddin Hoca, the Sufi teacher of Anatolia, was … Continue reading →
Advance disclaimer: I’ve known Dana Corby for close to 45 years, and Bjoern Hartsfvang for over 30 (or as I sometimes joke, long enough to finally learn how to spell his name). Royal Roads: Pilgrimages Through the Four Elements and … Continue reading →
ELGIAC ODE.1 A little while I leave with anxious heart, Source of my filial cares, thee FULL OF DAYS; Lur’d by a promise from harmonic art To breathe her Handel’s rich, immortal lays. Pensive I trace the Derwent’s amber wave2, … Continue reading →
May Eve, 1973: I’m standing at the edge of the Circle, bound and blinfolded, and I feel a sword touch my body. I involuntarily startle, even though I knew it was coming. I hear the questions, and make my responses. … Continue reading →
