Sticks and Stones – Page 2

A reminder about the US elections

Posted on 1 November 2020 by Ash McSidhe1 November 2020

Remember to breathe. Regardless of anything else that takes place, 4 November will follow 3 November, and then the 5thm 6th, 7th, and so on. Life will continue apace. It’s increasingly likely that we will not know who actually “won” … Continue reading →

SHAMANISM: Agony Before the Ecstasy

Posted on 20 October 2020 by Scarecrow27 October 2020

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 →

Passing of a Priestess

Posted on 7 June 2020 by Nemed Cuculatii2 December 2020

Zanoni Silverknife (13 June 1946 – 4 June 2020) was the founding Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, a correspondent of Lady Gwynne, co-progenitor of the StarBorn Sothis Tradition, and, as many have commented on her passing, a force of nature. … Continue reading →

Review: Witchcraft Fact Book by Ed Buczynski

Posted on 3 June 2020 by Ash McSidhe3 June 2020

A classic of modern Paganism, the Witchcraft Fact Book by Edmund Buczynski present a view of the Craft that was commonly held during its time. Better reaseach has invalidated many of the claims made, but Buczynski’s passion for the Craft, … Continue reading →

Book of Pagan Rituals

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Ash McSidhe13 May 2020

An important piece of American Pagan History The origins of this book date back into the 1960s, when a group of American and English Pagans decided to form an association to “spread the word” that Paganism was alive and well … Continue reading →

Beltane, a guest editorial

Posted on 30 April 2020 by Nemed Cuculatii20 January 2020

Beltane: Its History And Modern Celebration In Wicca In America Rowan Moonstone The celebration of May 1st, or Beltane as it is known in Wicca Circles, is one of the most important festivals of our religious year. I will attempt … Continue reading →

Book Review: Royal Roads: Pilgrimages Through the Four Elements and Beyond

Posted on 18 March 2020 by Ash McSidhe29 May 2020

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 →

What do I have to BUY to be a witch?

Posted on 1 March 2020 by Ash McSidhe19 October 2023

An assortment of crystals, candles cards, and other "witch's tools". Image created using BING AI.

One of the most frequent questions asked on these groups if along the lines of “what kind of crystals do I need to buy?”, “Do I need to subscribe to a Wiccan box?” (that one took me a few minutes to process the first time I heard it, it’s a subscription service that will send you a box of “stuff” that you “need” to practice witchcraft. Uh, no.) and my favorite, “Where do I buy my tools and what do I need?”

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Moon Cycles

Posted on 8 February 2020 by Ash McSidhe26 February 2020

A New Moon rises with the Sun, Her waxing at midday shows. The Full Moon climbs at Sunset Hour, And waning half the midnight knows. Life takes on an added meaning when you match your activities to the waxing ande … Continue reading →

Trees

Posted on 6 February 2020 by Nemed Cuculatii6 February 2020

By Walter De La Mare Of all the trees in England,Her sweet three corners in,Only the Ash, the bonnie AshBurns fierce while it is green. Of all the trees in England,From sea to sea again,The Willow loveliest stoops her boughsBeneath … Continue reading →