A kettle can be looked at much like the cauldron, a goddess symbol with connections to both Earth and Water elements. The above quote is from Juniper on one of the tools of hearth craft. This idea really resonates with me and I’m amazed that I didn’t make that connection before. Sure, I see myContinue reading “Tea Kettles”
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Working with Nature
It was always easy for me to connect with The Nature Spirits. Upon reflection, I must confess that it was the Nature Spirits who originally helped me decide to turn to Paganism. I’ve always been an environmentalist. At a very early age, I started to learn about animals, ecosystems, and the huge amount of damage humans were inflictingContinue reading “Working with Nature”
What have I been up to recently?
Besides reading, surfing the internet, and watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer? I harvested a few herbs, labeled them, and hung them in the art and ritual room. I’ve slowly been carving a staff. I experimented and made a baby griffin. Here is the front. Here is the back of the baby griffin. There are someContinue reading “What have I been up to recently?”
The Moon in Modern Druidism
It is well known that Wiccans hold special rituals during the full and new moons. Many Neo-Pagans and traditional witches observe certain lunar practices. For example, some spells are thought to be more effective when performed on a specific day of the moon’s cycle. What did the ancient Druids do and what can/do modern DruidsContinue reading “The Moon in Modern Druidism”
Mushrooms in my Garden
I’ve got a few tiny mushrooms in my garden. According to everything we’ve been reading, the veggies are safe and the mushrooms can indicate good soil and benefit the plants. The shrooms themselves are not edible but the plants will not be contaminated. We think they’re conocybe albipes. Pretty neat! In other news, my interestContinue reading “Mushrooms in my Garden”
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