Tam Lin: Child #39A
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 →
Thomas of Erceldoune
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 →
Hallows 2017
The year is winding down, nights are longer, colder now. It’s the fallow time, the harvest is done, or better be. What has been was sown has been reaped, and for better or worse, we must wear what we have … Continue reading →
The Worlds that Bind Us
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 →
A tiny rant…
A brief discussion on the effects of magic on technology.
Continue reading →The Use of Color in Magic – updated
©2001 By Arwynn MacFeylnnd and Moondancer; revised and expanded ©2016 Nemed Cuculatii “Color is one of the most powerful of elements. It has tremendous expressive qualities. Understanding the uses of color is crucial to effective composition in design and the … Continue reading →
Hello again & Welcome to 2017
Yes, it’s several days past the first, but we’ve been experiencing some difficulties between the website and our host, which we think are now worked out and repaired. Those lengthy power outages on the other coast play havok with certain … Continue reading →
The Hallows-tide Approaches
Halloween is just over a week from now. It’s odd, to not be making preparations for coven feast, and decorating the covenstead, but those activities have been in abeyance for the last few years. Life happens, as they say. As … Continue reading →
The Wheel Turns
The Equinox has come again: day and night (approximately) equal. the harvest continues in our farming community, corn will be next month, along with the last of our Farmer’s Markets. The seasons change, and bring with them change. Change brings … Continue reading →
An Essay on Sacrifice
An Essay on Sacrifice by Erynn Rowan Laurie Copyright © 1997 Erynn Rowan Laurie All Rights Reserved May be reposted as long as the above attribution and copyright notice are retained One of the primary functions of sacrifice is the … Continue reading →
The Wheel Turns, the Seasons Change
Beltane has come and passed again. As is our custom, we journeyed in to Seattle to attend the Morris Dances at Gasworks Park, a custom we’ve celebrated for close to 30 years now.
Continue reading →50 magical charms | witchery
by Victoria Martyn Who says that magick has to be complex? Here are fifty simple charms that utilize many different common items, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Note: Please do not use any of these charms in place of medical treatment, … Continue reading →
House Cleansing
Based on lore received from Lady Etipdorhpa and many others over the past 4 decades. Begin with a large pan of water and bring it to a boil. Add any or all of the following to the water as it … Continue reading →