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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 Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh McSidhe10 June 2021

Between the closure of the Witches Voice, and the loss of the email archives for all of those pagan groups that were hosted at Yahoogroups, the Pagan world has lost of lot of stored knowledge. I used to refer seekers … Continue reading →

Moon Cycles

Posted on 8 February 2020 by Ashleigh 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 →

Safe Travel Spell

Posted on 1 February 2020 by Nemed Cuculatii1 February 2020

Safe Travel Spell By Rowan Moonstone* Tools Needed: 2 white candles anointed with sandalwood oil. 1 purple candle anointed with sandalwood oil. Photo or personal articles of the person the spell is for A “Personality ” candle (color appropriate to … Continue reading →

Candlemas Lore

Posted on 30 January 2020 by Nemed Cuculatii30 January 2020

Our coven celebrates February 2 as Candlemas, following the custom of our parent Tradition; it is known by many other names, however – Brigidh, Imbolc, Oimelg, and others. The word Imbolc is said to derive from the Old Irish Imbolg meaning in the … Continue reading →