Metaphorically speaking, what could you do if you had your hands tied? Probably not a whole lot. So, at least consider the following… One of the often overlooked aspects found in modern witchcraft is the idea of personal sovereignty, being the realization and rite of self-governance. The overlooking of this Read more…
What is a scourge? A scourge is a small whip that is used for torture or in some mystical traditions scourges are used to incite an ecstatic experience, bring about purification, or to have a visionary experience. I’m no expert in making scourges, but I wanted a scourge for Read more…
Scripture Meditation. A reading of The Charge of the Goddess written by Doreen Valiente. Performed by Nemetona and Herne from Wyldwood Radio. Featuring “Nessus” by The Ambient Visitor. Followed by “Blessings” by The Lovely Moon. Credits: BFW Recordings, MusicAlley.com, Alexandre Falcao, Ghostfriend. Hosted by Christopher Orapello from Down at Read more…
Back on November 3, 2012 I did a post titled Wiccans Who Advocate Harm? and lately an additional aspect of the Wiccan Rede has made itself known to me. Many people think of the Law of Harm None found in Traditional Wicca, as constraining the witch and making them seem Read more…
Please don’t think that I am fear mongering with this post or that it’s one of those “Never Again The Burning Times” rants. Just consider the following as a reality check…. Strangely enough, in the recent years I have noticed a number of Wiccans who advocate the causing of harm in their practices, which I find bothersome for Read more…
On this Samhain we remember and honor those who we have lost over the last year. May their journey take them safely to the other side beyond the veil. Though our time together has been short, may we meet again in the future and in the times hereafter. The depth of our mourning Read more…
How does the new Pagan find community? It’s an interesting dilemma that many of us, after having gone down this road and after years of study and practice, may no longer really consider. I remember when over a decade ago the only good resource was The Witches Voices, while those of us living around Delaware also had The Broom Read more…
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