Categorie archieven: English articles

Feature: a meeting with Dayonis, Morgana, October 2016

Geplaatst op 1 mei, 2017 door Morgana

One of the very early priestesses in Gardnerian Wicca – Dayonis – had, apparently, left the Craft when she got married and emigrated. But in 2015 Morgana met her, and spoke with her at length in February 2016. Lees verder →

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The Magic Theatre of Witchcraft

Geplaatst op 1 mei, 2017 door Ian Elliott

The rites of witchcraft, whether performed alone or with others, are a form of magic theatre. One goes to them not to sit in the audience but to participate in the performance. The rite itself should, if performed well, both deepen and further heighten the energies. Lees verder →

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Beltane’s Charge – let there be beauty and strength…

Geplaatst op 1 mei, 2017 door Deb Snavely

Our Great Mother advises us to cherish in our hearts paired qualities—four pairs, suited to the four great sabbats. The first two qualities, beauty and strength, resonate with Beltane energies. Lees verder →

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Process and Spirit

Geplaatst op 1 februari, 2017 door Ian Elliott

You can switch a computer off, and later when you come back it will be ready to resume, even after a long time. Persons are not like that, nor are spirits. Lees verder →

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My Inspiration: Sybil Leek

Geplaatst op 1 februari, 2017 door Thorn Nightwind

Seemingly unrelated subjects like how to meditate; how some forms of magic come instinctually; and how in nature, what seems to be the most simple is often the most profound, lead to the observation of the impact of Sybil Leek on Thorn Nightwinds life. Lees verder →

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Etruscans; Myth & Magic – part 1

Geplaatst op 1 februari, 2017 door Morgana

Before the Romans there was a civilisation in the heart of what we now call Italy. It was the Etruscans who influenced the Romans. Where did the Etruscans come from? How did they structure their society? Who were their deities? Morgana found some answers. Lees verder →

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Etruscans; Myth & Magic – part 2

Geplaatst op 1 februari, 2017 door Morgana

Before the Romans there was a civilisation in the heart of what we now call Italy. It was the Etruscans who influenced the Romans. Where did the Etruscans come from? How did they structure their society? Who were their deities? Morgana found some answers. Lees verder →

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Review: A Beautiful Resistance – The Fire Is Here

Geplaatst op 1 februari, 2017 door Medeia

A Beautiful Resistance is the journal of Gods & Radicals, who combine pagan spirituality and radical politics to challenge established power structures. Lees verder →

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Birth, and Death, and Initiation in the Craft in the 21st Century

Geplaatst op 1 februari, 2017 door Alder

Birth and death are closely entwined and have a connection with Initiation. An experience that can only take place through first-hand experience, which is often mistaken for elitism. Lees verder →

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Spells, Rituals and Meditations in the Darkness

Geplaatst op 31 oktober, 2016 door Thorn Nightwind

While magic happens at all times of the day, the rituals, spells, and meditations are typically performed by our coven after dark this time of year. So what are some of the things that our own coven may do as we go “into the dark…?” One thing that our coven enjoys doing on some years is a full-ceremonial Dumb Supper. Lees verder →

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