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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

Ixtab: Mayan Goddess of Suicide

Posted on March 17, 2017 by David Taliesin

Suicide is a difficult subject to address because it’s so painful. I have lost three friends over the years due to suicide and each death has left its mark upon me. This is further complicated in Christian circles by the … Continue reading →

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Ixchel: Mayan Goddess

Posted on March 11, 2017 by David Taliesin

One of the things I’ve noticed in the Pagan circles I’m a part of is a lack of god/goddess imagery from Central America. Most of what I’m accustomed to seeing is European or a precursor to European Pagan religion such … Continue reading →

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Discernment Ritual

Posted on March 10, 2017 by David Taliesin

We used this closing ritual at last month’s Welcoming Circle. It’s a group ritual but can be adapted for solitary practitioners. The topic for the night was how do we discern our call/vocation, i.e. what we were put on this … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday: Our Connection to the Divine

Posted on March 2, 2017 by David Taliesin

In my tradition, we celebrated Ash Wednesday last night, February 1st. Kimberly Winston wrote the following about the origins of this ritual in the Huffington Post in an article entitled Ash Wednesday Explained: The Meaning Behind the Dust: “There is … Continue reading →

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Tonantzin, Ixchel and Mary, the Mother of Our Lord

Posted on February 23, 2017 by David Taliesin

My blog has been silent for a while because I’ve been on a sabbatical in Mexico where I toured a number of ancient Mayan sites and modern cities in the Yucatán Peninsula. One of the things I noticed in my … Continue reading →

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2017 Full Moon Names

Posted on January 8, 2017 by David Taliesin

I saw this beautiful Full Moon Calendar Tree of Life Mandala by SoulArteEclectica online and wanted to share it with all of you. Keep it handy as we journey through the wheel of the year!

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Powerful New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 26, 2016 by David Taliesin

This time of year my Facebook feed is loaded with posts from friends who plan to make New Year’s resolutions. The content is always the same: “I’m going to loose weight, eat healthy food, go to the gym, travel more, … Continue reading →

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Lovingkindness Meditation

Posted on December 1, 2016 by David Taliesin

The Lovingkindness Meditation is an ancient Buddhist tradition that can be a powerful, transformative experience. In a world that is full of hostility, tension and strife, I think it’s an essential spiritual practice for everyone. You can find many versions … Continue reading →

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Full Empowerment Ritual for Group

Posted on November 22, 2016 by David Taliesin

We had a powerful, transformative evening at The Welcoming Circle last Sunday. This is the closing ritual we did in it’s entirety. You can find the individual pieces under the Magic tab. If you live in Asheville you can find … Continue reading →

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Courage Spells

Posted on November 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

In my last blog post I wrote about reclaiming our power in the aftermath of the election. Here are a collection of courage spells that might be helpful to you. COURAGE SPELLS Some people wait for someone else to identify … Continue reading →

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