Message from a Raven

Earlier this week I came home to find a large raven perched on a low branch in my back yard, very close to the house. Happy for such a rare opportunity, I stood and watched it for several minutes. I marveled at its size and the sense of peace it seemed to exude. I decided I wanted a [...]

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Pagan prayers for the deceased

Dear sister,
May the eternal and unwavering light of your soul ascend to the highest levels of peace and love.
Go now, and leave this sadness and turmoil behind.
In accordance with your free will, So Mote It Be.

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Today’s Rune: Wunjo

What was true for the tribes of the Migration Period is still true today, though in a broader context. If petty differences are set aside and all find and use their unique gifts for the greater good, the global tribe will continue to evolve. One way to experience the essence of Wunjo, the “true state of holiness” Thorsson spoke of, is by doing anything that shifts our focus from our own wants and needs to those of others.

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Psychic rune reading: Gebo

Freya Aswynn says that “giving gifts was a serious matter” in the Northern tradition (33), and that it was dishonorable to give or receive without an exchange. This concept was (and still is) present in several cultures around the world. For example in many Native American tribes, it is still considered disrespectful to ask for a blessing from a spiritual leader or the Creator without first making a meaningful offering.

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Psychic rune reading: Ehwaz, Fehu, Kenaz

A client contacted me with a request to give a reading on his relationship. No background information was provided, except for the names of the two people involved. Here are the results:

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Ehwaz reversed: addiction and the mind/body connection

A horse and rider are caught in the rain. The road has become muddy and too difficult to move on, leaving the rider little choice but to stop and wait out the storm. The wait is made less bearable by lack of warmth and food due to no fire. The rider feels defeated, but knows the only sensible choice is to be still and wait.

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Daily Rune: Ansuz, converse

A consequence of safety is stasis. I’ve chosen to stifle my keen mind and limitless creativity because of the fear that what I create next may not be as good as what I’ve created in the past.

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A Witch Alone by Marian Green: Introduction

How many would-be witches confuse fantasy with reality, and become disenchanted when they discover the Craft is neither easy nor glamorous? How many give up and move on to a less demanding path when they realize that it takes more than the waving of a store-bought wand to create the lives they desire?

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Imbolc: reflections, gratitude, and inspiration

It strikes me that, now more than ever, self-responsibility and compassion are the currencies that will buy our collective future. Here’s to hope and new beginnings!

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Online book group A Novel Paradigm has a new home!

Many, many thanks all who participated in the reading and discussion of Living with Joy at the fledgling online book club, A Novel Paradigm. Early on we realized the limitations and general barriers to usability inherent in Google Groups, the initial venue I chose. Knowing a change was needed, I solicited feedback from the group and looked into a few [...]

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