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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

Faith Communities, Public Gatherings and the Coronavirus

Posted on March 6, 2020 by David Taliesin

What a difference a week makes! The coronavirus was hardly a blip on our radar screens in America until it made its presence known in Northern Italy. (I suspect there is some hidden, or not so hidden, racism at play … Continue reading →

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The Power Within

Posted on November 6, 2019 by David Taliesin

“Everything you need to know, you already know. It’s all inside of you. Centuries of knowledge reside within your cells. Never forget that.”–Augusten Burroughs, Toil and Trouble I’m currently reading this delightful book regarding Burrough’s witchy gifts. Interesting read, indeed. … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 14, 2019 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did at last night’s Welcoming Circle: ANCESTOR RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE—(Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials, adapted) Take up your wand or athame. Then walk around your designated area three times. The first time around, say: We take … Continue reading →

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The Herbcrafter’s Tarot

Posted on September 14, 2019 by David Taliesin

These days there are a zillion tarot decks out there ranging from the traditional Rider-Waite deck to pop-culture, trendy versions such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones. So why review this particular set of tarot cards? Well, if you’ve … Continue reading →

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Sharks Teeth Meditation

Posted on June 15, 2019 by David Taliesin

Last summer I was at the beach toward the end of a tropical storm. The guy who took my bags to my hotel room told me it was a good time to look for fossilized sharks teeth, so that’s what … Continue reading →

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Ritual of Balance

Posted on May 13, 2019 by David Taliesin

  Tree Higgins wrote a wonderful ritual for last night’s Welcoming Circle. Here is is as requested. Ritual of Balance Calling the Quarters Hail, Guardian of the North! Hail! Come you now and bless this circle with your deep, nurturing … Continue reading →

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Empowerment Ritual

Posted on February 11, 2019 by David Taliesin

This past Sunday night I taught the folks at The Welcoming Circle how to make altered playing cards [mini-collages] as a way of helping us to set our magical intentions and personal goals. We then closed with a ritual to … Continue reading →

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Crystal Reading Stand

Posted on January 21, 2019 by David Taliesin

Recently I was in Europe and beheld this wonderful reading stand at the back of the Abbey Cathedral in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Displayed on it is an illustrated gospel manuscript (located on both sides of the stand). I share it … Continue reading →

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Winter Discernment Ritual

Posted on January 13, 2019 by David Taliesin

Here is the ritual we used at tonight’s Welcoming Circle: WINTER RITUAL ANOINTING— Brigid Oil May the darkness of the season enable us to see ourselves And the world around us in new ways. So mote it be! CASTING THE … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Circle Ritual: Nov 11

Posted on November 12, 2018 by David Taliesin

Hammer Rite Tree: We call quarters differently today. To honor the Heathen path, I am going to use an elder Hammer Rite. The Hammer is both the symbol for Heathenism and Earth (which Thor is God of in Norse lore.) … Continue reading →

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