Tag Archives: divination

Making Community – Forming a Pack

I haven’t written about the North Country Druidic Study Group in awhile.  We had our third meeting last weekend and it was very successful!  There were less people than the second meeting, but many had family obligations which is understandable – especially in the summer when everyone wants to visit and have fun!  We haveContinue reading “Making Community – Forming a Pack”

My Druidism and Magic

Not all Pagans practice magic* similarly.  There are many interpretations as to what magic is.  Some have very strict codes about what is and isn’t acceptable.  Some are very formal and others less so in their practice. In my personal practice, my main magical workings tend to be theurgical, meaning that I do rituals withContinue reading “My Druidism and Magic”

In Which I Ponder Astrology

I’m asking my dear readers to indulge me in a brief, new agey digression.  We all experience them from time to time, right? Astrology is one of those things that intrigues me but never holds my interest.  It’s very involved.  Many who dismiss it outright are only familiar with the Sunday newspaper variety.  It wasn’tContinue reading “In Which I Ponder Astrology”

Imbolc, Candlemas, and Crepes

“Imbolc Crepe” photographed by Weretaod 2012 Although I was feeling too ill for serious ritual and meditation on the first of February, the calendrical beginning of Imbolc for many Pagans, I was feeling a little more ambitious on the second, what I consider to be the day my personal observations wind down.  I was stillContinue reading “Imbolc, Candlemas, and Crepes”

Blessed Imbolc

Cros Bhríde from Paula Geraghty on Vimeo. Here’s a video of Imbolc customs in modern Ireland (North Donegal).  You can see the threshold rite as well as a community weaving Brighid crosses. Here are some more Imbolc customs, including weather predictions.  It says a rainy Imbolc means a good summer.  It rained here today soContinue reading “Blessed Imbolc”

Out on the Town

A local man, who happens to offer psychic services, suffered a debilitating injury in an accident.  As he is beloved by the community, several friends decided to help him with his medical bills and throw a weekend-long bash.  Last night they had a dinner and a local band performed.  Today, in honor of his talents,Continue reading “Out on the Town”

Samhain Divination

Without getting too specific, my Samhain omen was quite good.  It spoke of new beginnings, which makes sense for our new year.  There were other messages, of course, and they all urged me to rekindle my practice – especially in the forest.  I’ve been feeling so “out of it” due to these classes…  I’m soContinue reading “Samhain Divination”

Celebrating Samhain 2011

The wheel of the year has turned and, once again, we find ourselves entering the dark half of the year with Samhain.  Our ancestors walk the Earth once more now that the veil is thin.  The Cailleach is awake and covers the land with her frosty shroud.  The Morrigan flies overhead looking out for theContinue reading “Celebrating Samhain 2011”