One of the other books I ordered for Magic 1 came! It’s called The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain by Lewis Spence. I’m excited to have another book on Celtic magic to read because the first book, Irish Celtic Magical Tradition, while very good, also has meditative practices in it that the author encourages theContinue reading “New Book!”
Category Archives: books
Keeping the Flame
As some of you know, I’m a member of ADF’s flame keeping group dedicated to Brighid. Tonight is my turn to keep the flame. For those of you unfamiliar with this tradition, people called by the Goddess Brighid often join groups of people who take turns honoring her by lighting candles (or some other source ofContinue reading “Keeping the Flame”
What’s New in the North Country?
Study ProgramsMy progress is slow. I’m waiting for my books on magic in Northern Europe to arrive. I cannot wait to attack them! As far as the art SP is concerned, I have to combine my working outlines into one document. I was going to do laundry today but I think I’ll do that instead!Continue reading “What’s New in the North Country?”
The Game Plan
As you saw in my last post, I’m working diligently on the Artisan Guild study program. I want to get into the Initiate Study Program as well and was suddenly feeling overwhelmed with the possibilities. Kirk gave me some perspective that really helped. I need to find a balance between the practical/experimental and the academic.Continue reading “The Game Plan”
Happy Sunday, readers! Did you remember to spring forward? North Country Goes GreenI wanted to start off by apologizing if I sounded *really* negative about the Watertown Irish Festival. It really wasn’t that bad. I was mostly annoyed by the difficulty we had finding parking and how crowded the building was. I tried to sayContinue reading
Spring is Coming
I heard geese today! That’s a sure sign of spring! It feels so comfortable outside. I love these transitionary moments. I can feel the energy and the potential in the air. Things are stirring. Life is stirring. In other news, I finally attended a CUUPS meeting. It was held in the Watertown UU (Huge, lovelyContinue reading “Spring is Coming”
Once more the full moon finds me full of energy. Yesterday I did more painting and sewing. I also did a lot of cleaning and cooking. I started to read my book about Brighid and continued my other pleasure reading. I even exercised and was delighted to see that I lost three pounds. Overall, aContinue reading
I love getting books!
As some of you may remember from a previous post, I was recently accepted into the first circle of the Artisan Guild study program within ADF. I am to explore the historical, technical, and spiritual aspects of art, focus on two mediums, and work with a deity associated with art. The historical bits are onContinue reading “I love getting books!”
Study Programs
As you know, I’m very excited that the Artisan Guild study program in ADF was finally approved. At long last I can finally start! Only… I need some books. I need to learn about art history. Unfortunately I never had time for those courses in college (a transcript would have counted…) Many of my artsyContinue reading “Study Programs”
Teacher Fox
If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that I’ve been working through Paxson’s Trance-Portation. I mentioned a few entries ago that I’ve been revisiting animal spirits / spirit guides. Paxson suggests asking a companion animal to lead you to a spirit who can teach you to better navigate the inner realms. Last night,Continue reading “Teacher Fox”
Author M. A. Phillips 