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Lunasa 2018

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 30 July 2018 by Nemed Cuculatii30 July 2018
Closeup Hare/Rabbit

The Festival of Lunasa is almost upon us. Lughnasadh or Lughnasa (pronounced /ˈluːnəsə/, LOO-nə-sə) is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. In Modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Lammas, Wheel of the Year

Summer is a-coming in

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 10 June 2018 by Nemed Cuculatii10 June 2018

Today we are preparing for the 30th birthday celebration for Lady Raven and Moondancer’s youngest, Kodama. Her party will be on a mermaid theme, and she has invited several of her oldest friends to join in. Hopefully, the rain will … Continue reading →

Posted in Midsummer | Tagged feasts, wheel of the year

Daily Journal

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 27 May 2018 by Ashleigh McSidhe27 May 2018

Do you keep a daily journal? Many esoteric orders require them as part of your studies. The Servants of the Light (founded by Ernest Butler, and until recently headed by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki) suggests the following format: Format for the daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore, Teaching | Tagged other people's thoughts, Teaching

ELGIAC ODE by Anna Seward

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 13 May 2018 by Nemed Cuculatii13 May 2018

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 →

Posted in Beyond the Fields We Know, Teaching | Tagged Derwent's amber wove, lore, other people's thoughts, other traditions, poetry, Teaching

Another Beltane

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 13 May 2018 by Ashleigh McSidhe13 December 2018

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 →

Posted in Beltane, Beyond the Fields We Know | Tagged Moondancer's mutterings

Lady Day

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 20 March 2018 by Nemed Cuculatii20 March 2018

In the western liturgical year, Lady Day is the traditional name in some English speaking countries of the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March), known in the 1549 Prayer Book of Edward VI and the 1667 Book of Common Prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring Equinox, Wheel of the Year | Tagged Holidays, lore, Teaching, wheel of the year

A candle in the Dark

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 2 February 2018 by Nemed Cuculatii2 February 2018

Then Wheel has turned; some call it Imbolg, Candlemas, Oimelc, Brighid’s Day, the Feast of Lights, Groundhog’s Day. It’s the time of year when we can really discern that the light has returned. Longer days,depite  the snows and rains. Animals … Continue reading →

Posted in Candlemas | Tagged songs, wheel of the year

Allison Gross

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 9 December 2017 by Ashleigh McSidhe9 February 2019

Allison Gross (Child #35) 1 O ALLISON GROSS, that lives in yon towr, The ugliest witch i the north country, Has trysted me ae day up till her bowr, An monny fair speech she made to me. 2 She stroaked … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Fields We Know, Lore | Tagged Child Ballads, faery, lore, songs, witchcraft

Tam Lin: Child #39A

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 9 December 2017 by Nemed Cuculatii9 December 2017

O I forbid you, maidens a’, That wear gowd on your hair, To come or gae by Carterhaugh, For young Tam Lin is there. There’s nane that gaes by Carterhaugh But they leave him a wad, Either their rings, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Fields We Know | Tagged Child Ballads, faery, lore, songs

Thomas of Erceldoune

Nemed Cuculatii Posted on 9 December 2017 by Nemed Cuculatii9 December 2017

Thomas of Erceldoune Anonymous (Circa 1388-1401)  Als I me wente this endres daye Full faste in mynd makand my mone In a mery mornynge of Maye By Huntley bankkes myselfe allone, I herde the jaye and the throstyll cokke; The … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Fields We Know | Tagged Child Ballads, faery, lore, songs

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