Categorie archieven: English articles

Review: Here Be Magick – The People and Practices of the Coven of Atho

An account of ‘eccentricity and Witchcraft in the 1950s and 60s’, in the persons of Charles Cardell and Ray Howard. It explores their fascinating lives and examines their writings and relationships with other witches including Gerald Gardner and Doreen Valiente. Lees verder

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Review: The Temple Priestesses of Antiquity

Little detailed information about the Northern European Temple Priestesses has been preserved, and mostly by male writers from their own cultural perspective. The author tries to fill in the gaps by asking a lot of questions, and speculating about the answers. Lees verder

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Review: The world of Stonehenge

Book accompanying the exhibition ‘The World of Stonehenge’ in the British Museum in London. Lees verder

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Editorial – Beltane 2022

The world should be reunited in an attempt to stop the worst effects of climate change. Maybe nature religions can bring inspiration. Lees verder

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Review: The Witch’s Path

This book was born out of ’those bumps that arise throughout a Witch’s life’ and is for everyone but the absolute beginner. It deals with the basics and with more complicated subjects and gives sound advise on four levels. Lees verder

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Review: Wild Once

Vivianne Crowley invites the reader to places of wild magic, to experience what it is to open ourselves to the universe and to the myriad of energies that surround us. Lees verder

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“Let there be peace and freedom”

In these times of war it is important to stay connected to the people in all countries. What better way to oppose war itself than by viewing every people on earth as equals, as relatives and friends? Lees verder

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So potent art, an interview with Emily Carding

Morgana spoke with Emily Carding about, amongst other things, Shakespeare, the world of the elves, Hekate and current affairs. Lees verder

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Some thoughts on Skyclad…

The most controversial practice in Initiatory Witchcraft is that of ritual nudity or being Skyclad. However, Gardner may have been right that being skyclad has an effect on our consciousness, or state of mind, which can influence magic. Lees verder

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Holy week processions in Santiago de Compostela… and the curious case of the cofradia

Morgana was in Santiago de Compostela during ‘Holy Week/ Semana Santa’, leading up to Easter. She wanted to find out more about the people involved, and of course if there were any pagan elements. Lees verder

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