Noted Elsewhere: The other day, on an exceptionally slow Friday afternoon with little to do, my friend and I were bullshitting in my cube. We were talking about things as varied as problems with Linux installation, Halloween plans, crude sexual … Continue reading →
It’s always terrible to hear about the demise of custom, especially as its one which may have very ancient origins and dies out not in the Victorian times, nor after the First World War, neither the Second World War…but the … Continue reading →
Perhaps we should go back to those days of utter secrecy, before what secrets remain are exposed in Playboy opposite the centerfold: the Goddess in a bunny costume. Or perhaps we should make a more concerted effort to let the public, and especially those attracted to the Old Religion, know that there are places to go and people to contact in order to learn more about the true Craft. As of this writing, several of our sister covens, organizations and individuals are making very concerted efforts to expose the occult-pimps. But this is only a start, and the profiteers have more money into promotion than may be imagined.
Continue reading →Large snowflakes foretell a short snowfall, as large raindrops forecast a brief shower. It is the small snowflakes that usually result in a heavy accumulation. Onion skins very thin Mild winter coming in. Onion skins very tough Winter’s going to … Continue reading →
Many years ago, on an email list called “AmberandJet”, someone asked questions about a few of the lines contained within the Rede Poem. Here is a question for you all that a contact suggested I ask, well, because none of … Continue reading →
Hay, Man: The Curious Life and Times of Scarecrows As the spring season of seeding and planting unfolds with shoots and blooms, it also marks the time of year long ago in Europe, when children scuttled through the plots, sounding … Continue reading →
Sunday, June 23, 2013 Keeping Silent in Traditional Witchcraft To know, to dare, to will and to be silent. The four powers of the Sphinx within Hermetics, which were written by Eliphas Levi, and found their way into modern Witchcraft … Continue reading →
by Lady Gwen (Celtic-Trad. Wicca*) Who or What is Old Jack? Old Jack is another name for our Great Horned God of Wicca when he appears at the death of the year (Hallows) and takes complete charge over the winter … Continue reading →
(The Irish Ossianic Song of the Forest Trees is to be found in Standish O’ Grady’s translation in Eleanor Hull’s Poem Book of the Gael is a listing of trees to be found on Dartmoor. Fortunately, the whole text of … 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 →
Salves are used to treat itchy skin, dry skin, boils, infections and even aches and pains depending on the herbs used. That lip balm in the little tin or tube? That’s a salve. Making salves at home is relatively simple … Continue reading →
BBC News – In pictures: A journey through the English ritual year.
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