Author Archives: David Taliesin

About David Taliesin

My name is David Taliesin. I'm an writer, teacher and retreat leader who explores the connections between Christian and Pagan Spirituality. E-mail me with any personal comments you'd like to share and I will do my best to answer them. You can also contact me through my Facebook page www.facebook.com/davidtaliesinauthor

Scott Cunningham: A Tale of Two Biographies

Posted on May 6, 2024 by David Taliesin

When I was a young witching and enrolled in a Wicca 101 class at Asheville Raven & Crone, the first book that was placed in my hands was Wicca: A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham. It was … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Beltane

Posted on April 27, 2024 by David Taliesin

A Poem for Beltane I want to light a bonfireAnd dance with the Great SpiritWho is Unboxable and Unknowable I want to howl with CernunnosAnd invite Jesus to join the party I’m sure he would attend the celebrationBecause he once … Continue reading →

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Beltane: Bonfires and May Poles, Oh My!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by David Taliesin

Beltane is celebrated on May 1st or at moonrise on April 30th. This Sabbat marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Almost everything about this holiday is debated and/or shrouded in mystery. Every source I … Continue reading →

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Fire Empowerment Ritual for Walpurgisnacht

Posted on April 24, 2024 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did at Sunday’s Welcoming Circle at Asheville Raven & Crone. Feel free to adapt for personal or group use. FIRE EMPOWERMENT RITUAL FOR WALPURGISNACHT CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin On Walpurgisnacht, bonfires burn brightly,their flames kindle … Continue reading →

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Meta AI and Facebook vs. Yours Truly

Posted on April 23, 2024 by David Taliesin

So, like everyone else who is on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, I was unceremoniously and rudely greeted by the new AI search tool. I groused about it for several days and then tried to take it on a trial run … Continue reading →

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Walpurgisnacht: Origins and Celebrations

Posted on April 18, 2024 by David Taliesin

In honor of my German heritage, I did some research in order to better understand the origin of the Teutonic version of the Celtic holiday, Beltane. Not surprisingly, there is some conflicting information on the internet regarding this subject so … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden [Complete]

Posted on March 25, 2024 by David Taliesin

Here it is! My Brigid’s Garden meditation project is complete. You can find a copy of it HERE. This includes all five stations plus an introduction, invocation, and closing at the “healing well.” This project has been a labor of … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: Brigid Champion of the Poor

Posted on March 19, 2024 by David Taliesin

Station Four: Brigid Champion of the Poor [Stones: rose quartz, celestite, garnet] Here is the fifth prayer/contemplation station in Brigid’s Garden. I’ll post the rest as I write them. The final document will include an introduction, invocations and all five … Continue reading →

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Ostara Ritual

Posted on March 18, 2024 by David Taliesin

This is the closing ritual we used at last night’s Welcoming Circle. Enjoy! CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin Light the green candle and say: Ostara is upon us and Easter is before us,And spring has just begun.Baby plants are emerging from … Continue reading →

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Ostara Seed Bombs

Posted on March 16, 2024 by David Taliesin

At an Ostara celebration I attended several years ago, one of the rituals we did was make seed bombs. [Google it] Participants were given a small plastic baggie into which we scooped a big tablespoonful of red clay dirt that … Continue reading →

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