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Cord Magick
On whatever day humans learned to weave fibers into cords, they probably started tying them into knots that very same day. (And probably started using those knots for magick that very same night!) The simpler the tool, the older it probably is… Lees verder
The ‘Obby ‘Oss… Padstow, Cornwall, UK … and Berkeley, California, USA – part 1
There is quite a lot known of the May 1st celebrations in Europe with the traditional maypole etc. Somewhat lesser known is the ‘The ‘Obby ‘ Oss’ a Mayday celebration from Padstow in Cornwall, England. Lees verder
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Harran: Last Refuge of Classical Paganism – part I
At the end of the Pagan world in the latter days of the Roman Empire several Hermetic and Neoplatonic scholars left the Empire to go ’to the East’. Where ‘in the East’ did classical Graeco-Roman knowledge survive until it came back to the West? One name comes up over and over again: Harran. Lees verder
Review: Magic of the North Gate
Magicians and occultists have long spent their time in isolation, indoors, ignoring the land and beings around; the magic totally disconnected from the tides of power, knowledge and contact that flow from the surrounding land. How to connect with the land? Lees verder
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Harran: Last Refuge of Classical Paganism – part III – photo gallery
At the end of the Pagan world in the latter days of the Roman Empire
several Hermetic and Neoplatonic scholars left the Empire to go ’to
the East’. Where ‘in the East’ did classical Graeco-Roman knowledge survive until it came back to the West? One name comes up over and over again: Harran. Lees verder
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Review: Wild Hunt and Furious Host
Another book by the author of books on Goddess Holle, The Nerthus Claim and The Mercury-Woden Complex. As well-researched as ever, with facts and some fiction to make the story come alive, and with a clear distinction between facts and speculation and fiction. Lees verder
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Review: Dionysos, Exciter to Frenzy
Dionysos is a complex god, and Vikki Bramshaw explores many sides of the god and how he has been viewed and revered (as he still is today). Lees verder
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In memoriam: Judy Harrow: (March 3, 1945 – March 20, 2014)
Judy Harrow was a remarkable woman. She was way before her time. She was a courageous and compassionate lady and an inspiration to all of us. Lees verder
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Review: The Breath of Isis
Naomi Ozaniec has been involved in the Western Mystery tradition since 1975. This book not only tells her life story and how she has developed various techniques but she also describes the ‘dynamic of being a priestess’. Lees verder
Review: The Faerie Queens
Last year I seemed to be tripping over the name ‘Melusine’ and the connection of the Faerie Queens to the European Royal families. David Rankine told me about the book that he and Sorita d’Este had edited: The Faerie Queens. What a delightful book! Lees verder
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