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 →
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 →
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 →
HOME BLESSING MAGICK A home blessing meditation for charging a room: Sit Straight with palms on lap, take deep breaths, relax, and move into a mental space where you activate your intuitive senses, Imagine a cord of energy from your … Continue reading →
This method uses essential oils instead of fresh/dried herbs, and the method is slightly different. First, here are three recipes for a salve base to which you will add your essential oils. Again, proportions are in parts, so if you … 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 →
Celtic Deities? Lorax & Erynn Here is the promised beginning discussion of “The Gods” in Celtic religion. The majority of this post is brought to you by Lorax, Small Furry Tree-Creature of the Gods <g> ****Extra-Long Posts Warning**** I shall … Continue reading →
[This text is from the files of Sidhe Mail BBS, and was originally received through the file distribution of PODS – the Pagan Occult Distribution System, an international network of computer BBS’s.] From The December 1891 issue of “The Century … Continue reading →