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 →
More accurately, folk wisdoms, but I’m not going to quibble over it… The following text was posted to the old PODSNet systems many years ago. The author is listed as Sekhet. Various Aphorisms (Proverbs) For witches this be Law – … Continue reading →
[another from the archives of Sidhe Mail BBS, member of PODSNet] 16 Jan 90 Besom Chant “Besom, besom long and lithe Made from ash and willow withe Tied with thongs of willow bark In running stream at moonset dark. With … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
[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 →
Within 3 days if the horns of the moon point down. If the moon is resting on its back at the start of its fourth quarter, it will be a rainy week. If the moon is red when it rises, … Continue reading →
The weather will be fair … If smoke rises. If you hear a screech owl. If crickets holler. The temperature will rise. If the winter new moon rises far in the South it will be unusually warm. If there is … Continue reading →
When does religious freedom mean freedom for only some religions? The Wild hunt: The Fight For Christian Prayers at Non-Christian Veteran Burial Services Interesting article – it brings up some very valid points for and against organized religion. Speaking as … Continue reading →
Lammas approaches and I have no harvest to bring in. No bread to bake for friends and family, no rabbit to roast nor corn maiden to dress my altar. For the first time in many many years we have closed … Continue reading →
RAVEN DIVINATION AND LORE collected by Andraste from: Anne Ross Pagan Celtic Britain Bran and Lugus are associated with ravens in Celtic lore. London (Lugdunum), Carlisle (Lugovalium), and Lyon (Gaulish Lugdunum) were named after Lugos, who is usually pictured with a … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
