hedge witchery – Author M. A. Phillips

Episode 26 of Standing Stone and Garden Gate

If you’re not listening to the amazing podcast “Standing Stone and Garden Gate,” you really should give it a try. The most recent show, episode 26, is especially good. Brendan Cathbad Myers does a segment on wisdom circles, but the discussion Juniper has with hedge witch John Pwyll is spectacular! Check it out here. Really inspiringContinue reading “Episode 26 of Standing Stone and Garden Gate”

Her Hidden Children: The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America

Clifton, Chas S. Her Hidden Children The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America. Lanham: AltaMira Press, 2006. Many of us come to Paganism with an interest in ancient history. We wonder who and how our ancestors worshiped and we attempt to follow in their footsteps. I can speak for myself when I say that when I began studyingContinue reading “Her Hidden Children: The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America”

Gifts from the Nature Spirits

I took an overdue walk in the forest today. My bronchitis and some severe rain kept me inside for a week or so. I couldn’t resist the pull any longer. It was raining a bit today, but not enough to soak me to the bone and obscure my vision. It was rather atmospheric actually. InContinue reading “Gifts from the Nature Spirits”

The Importance of the Axis Mundi in Ritual

I have another link to share with you, this one from one of my favorite blogs – The Witch of Forest Grove. This particular entry is about the importance of the world tree in ritual, whether you are of Indo-European influence or a witch.Check it out for a good read! ( For My LJ Friends:Continue reading “The Importance of the Axis Mundi in Ritual”

Promises, Promises

When you make an oath, or even just a little promise, to the Kindreds, you’re obligated to keep it. Maybe there won’t be any dire circumstances (I suppose it depends on the being you’re interacting with), but there will be less trust. The more I spend time with nature, the more I get the senseContinue reading “Promises, Promises”

Returned from the Faire!

Hello dear readers! I went away for a few days to visit some of the tribe and travel to the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Hubby and I go every year and always enjoy it immensely. As usual, Weretoad and I dressed up. It was pirate weekend, but we dressed as … wealthy merchants? Lesser nobles? IContinue reading “Returned from the Faire!”