Read one of our member’s reflection on Beltane as the holiday fast approaches
From the Boughs of Yggdrasil: Bind Runes
One powerful aspect of the runes is their power in combination. These combinations are called bind runes. A practitioner can phonetically spell out a word in runes or can overlap meanings.
Plant Magic: Cinnamon
Plant Magic – Cinnamon first appeared in Chinese writing in 2800 BCE, and has also been mentioned in ancient Sanskrit documents from southern India
Frigg’s Forest: Mini Greenhouse
It can be tough to be a Pagan during the winter months. It’s dark, it’s cold, and it’s not as much fun to be outside when the weather drives one indoors.
Cornerstone: Using Stones in Magic: Amethyst
Cornerstone: Using Stones in Magic – Amethyst
Brigid’s Butter
In the Spring the world is being reborn and new life is all around us. Brigid is associated with these young lives, and with the young animals of spring also comes their mothers’ milk. Butter and cheese are made with the surplus milk that is available in the spring. Fresh butter and bread is a staple of Imbolc in my home.
From the Boughs of Yggdrasil: Jera
This piece is a recurring runic exploration. It is a culmination of study from Taking Up the Runes by Diana L. Paxson (1), A Practical Guide to The Runes by …
Plant Magic: Rosemary
Rosemary Description: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, but can now be found in gardens globally. It has narrow, …
Frigg’s Forest: Prayer Beads and the Witch’s Ladder
As the All-Mother, Frigg is the Norse Goddess of Mothers and protector of children. Frigg’s Forest is an on-going series of tips and activities to involve your children in your …
Cornerstone: Using Stones in Magic – Turquoise
Turquoise Deities: The Great Spirit of the Universe (Native American), Hathor (Egyptian), Buddha Energy: Receptive Element: Earth Chakra: Throat Magical Properties: Protection, courage, money, love, friendship, healing and luck Turquoise …