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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

10 Magickal Uses for Sage

Posted on March 7, 2016 by David Taliesin

Nice article on the uses of sage. It’s on my list to plant in my garden this year. –David Taliesin 1.  There’s more than one way to smudge.  By far, the most common ritual use for sage is in smudge … Continue reading →

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Meditative Coloring

Posted on March 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

Coloring books for adults are a HUGE business these days. As someone who has used art as a meditative device for years, I’m so excited that other people are getting in touch with their creative side through the use of … Continue reading →

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When Bad News Comes Our Way

Posted on March 4, 2016 by David Taliesin

Several weeks ago my next door neighbor was brutally murdered. Needless to say, when I heard the news my emotions ran the gamut from disbelief to anger, from sadness to fear. I took a break from posting to give myself … Continue reading →

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Frankincense: Good For Your Soul!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

Many years ago, on a trip to Egypt, I had the opportunity to tour a factory that manufactures essential oils and sample what they had to offer.  I must have sniffed 20-25 different scents that day, but the one that … Continue reading →

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Trump 11 – Justice

Posted on February 15, 2016 by David Taliesin

“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 NRSV) Justice and vengeance are not … Continue reading →

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Spell for Reconciling a Broken Family/Friend Relationship

Posted on February 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

I have come across lots of spells to help strengthen the relationship between lovers, but have never come across one to help repair the other loving relationships in our lives. This one came to me in a moment of absolute … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Brigid

Posted on January 31, 2016 by David Taliesin

I wish everyone a blessed Imbolc. May Brigid’s Divine flame burn brightly in your life!

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Essential Oil Sprays

Posted on January 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

Originally posted on Cauldron and Brew: A Witch's Blog:
As you my lovely reader may have noticed, I love essential oils.  I was first exposed to them as a kid.  Lavender oil was my great-grandmother’s remedy for everything from…

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Pagan and Christian Magicians, Unite!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by David Taliesin

  “For several centuries, the majickal practices in Europe were continued by those Judeo-Christian magicians working with the grimoire traditions. While certainly folk majick traditions were being practiced among the townsfolk even while Paganism was being suppressed by the church, … Continue reading →

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Witch Tips: When Sh*t Hits the Fan

Posted on January 10, 2016 by David Taliesin

Originally posted on Cauldron and Brew: A Witch's Blog:
So you’re going about your day, lalala, and BOOM! You get fired.  Or your grandfather dies.  Or the entire bottom of your car rusts out and falls off on I-93…

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