In certain rites of passage, in high energy, advanced magical work, and in rituals such as sweat lodge ceremonies that demand endurance and stamina to maximize…
A ritual is a specific set of actions, performed for their symbolic value. The words “ritual” and “tradition” are tied tightly together and are often…
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Several of my co-bloggers here at Patheos Pagan have stepped in with their rebuttals the post written by another Patheos blogger, Father Longenecker, called “Twelve Reasons Why…
An old favorite of mine that I happily share with you. Some of the best Pagan literature came out of Green Egg and much of…
At last in the area of Central California where I live, far up into the mountains of the El Dorado National Forest, we feel the…
One of the primary premises not only of magic but also of spirituality itself is words are power. In Catholicism, for instance, the words of a priest…
All religions bring with them a series of stories/parables designed to illustrate lessons that help us grasp essential truths. We often think of these fables…
Author’s Note: For those who believe in magic but not in astrology, this post will hold no validity. Many of us use astrology and view…
I try to conceptualize that I last wrote in this journal back in March and I know it is true, but it feels like yesterday.…
There is little doubt that rain is essential to life. Without it, life would not exist on planet earth. In times of drought, not only…
In my experience, one of the greatest magical focus tools of all time is the rosary. The intense concentration one can generate by praying the…
My experience with totem animals is shaky at best. I do not have a particular animal with which I feel a particularly strong alliance, although I had an…
What are you like in your relationship with the Deities you honor? How do you engage them? What role do they perform in your life?
In this salute, a group leader and representatives of the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water quarters participate in a round of enthusiastic blessings for the…
The word “Beltane” comes from the Irish Gaelic word “Bealtaine” and in the Common Celtic language means “bright fire.” “Bel,” the root word, comes from…
In our circle, we work a strong duality between male and female energies and although we love the traditional celebrations, we always like to put…
How often is it that we ladies get a drinking song all our own? Not often enough, so back in 1995, I wrote one for…
An up and coming, fast-track, newbie Pagan I know recently referred to feng shui as “fluffy bunny magic.” I stared in amazement because, gentle reader, if…
During this time of Spring Cleaning and the purging, it is important not to overlook home cleaning of a different kind. Just as we track…