Monthly Archives: October 2023

Samhain Divination: The Pentacle Tarot Spread

Posted on October 29, 2023 by David Taliesin

Since the veil between the worlds is thin this time of year, Samhain is known as a good time to do divination work. My favorite spread as of late is the Pentacle Spread which includes the four elements, a spirit … Continue reading →

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Samhain/All Saints: The Great Cloud of Witnesses

Posted on October 28, 2023 by David Taliesin

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. [Heb … Continue reading →

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Remembering a Man I Never Met…Talking to My Ancestors

Posted on October 27, 2023 by David Taliesin

Henry was my great grandfather who emigrated to this country with his wife many years ago. Together they learned English, lived through the Great Depression and found a way to raise 10 healthy, happy children. Although I never met him … Continue reading →

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Divination Ritual for Samhain

Posted on October 26, 2023 by David Taliesin

Here is the ritual we did to close this past Sunday’s Welcoming Circle at Asheville Raven and Crone. It’s one possibility for the upcoming celebration of Samhain or can be used any other time as well. SAMHAIN DIVINATION RITUAL ANOINTING … Continue reading →

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Samhain/All Hallow’s Eve Soul Cakes

Posted on October 25, 2023 by David Taliesin

The Soul Cake is part of traditional Samhain/All Hallows Eve festivities in the British Isles. The cakes are flat and round, scented with saffron, mixed spices and currants.During the 19th and early 20th centuries children would go ‘souling’ on Samhain … Continue reading →

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Samhain Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 16, 2023 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did to close last night’s gathering at The Welcoming Circle. Feel free to adapt it for yourself or your group. It was written by Tree Higgins, my co-facilitator who died last year. We did it … Continue reading →

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