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 →
Earth-world, Underworld, Spirit-world. These are the Worlds that bind us. Flesh to the Earth. Soul to the Underworld. Spirit to the Spirit-World. And between the Three, only the Gods may travel without restriction. ~ (original) Etruscan funerary chapel inscription ~ … 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 →
More suggestions on woods for burning, this from traditional English lore. Several versions of this poem exist with multiple variants. I learned it first from Paul Huson‘s Mastering Witchcraft, which he calls “The Dartmoor Verse”. Oak logs will warm you … Continue reading →
Below is a list of the most common woods for burning, there are more. It is worth remembering that ALL wood will burn better if split. There is an old saying, “before starting a fire – collect the right wood.” … Continue reading →
There are all sorts of answers to the question of “what makes one a witch?” The question here was in part inspired by a posting in Yahoo Questions some time ago, and there are several responses there as well. It’s … Continue reading →
Robert Cochrane wrote to Joe Wilson that “My religious beliefs are found in an ancient song, ‘Green Grow the Rushes-O’”. He identified this as an archers song from the middle ages. “Green Grow the Rushes-O” is a counting or teaching … Continue reading →
Tara Meditation for the Dead & Dying From the Buddhist Tradition From Tara’s heart— rainbow light shines forth throughout the six realms and the bardo, enveloping the deceased ones wherever they are, purifying their karma, and infusing them with Tara’s … 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 →
Candle magic is actually a complex combination of many different factors, but I can give you the basics and if it interests you then you can look for books on the subject to expand. okay, the first thing you have … Continue reading →
I had an interesting discussion with a friend who is an Elder in a different Tradition the other day. We talked about what Community is within the Craft communities across this wonderful wide world, how it is defined by its … Continue reading →
INVOCATION ‘Earth, divine Goddess, Mother Nature who generates all things and brings forth anew the sun which you have given to the nations; Guardian of sky and sea and of all gods and powers….through your power all nature falls silent … Continue reading →
