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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

June: Moon of Life (Mead Moon, Dyad Moon, Honey Moon, Strawberry Moon)

Posted on June 2, 2015 by David Taliesin

This moon occurs before the full heat of the summer.  It’s a time to enjoy a soft, green season where rains nourish the world around us and everything is vibrant and alive. Where I live it is also called the … Continue reading →

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Trump 4 – The Emperor/The Lord

Posted on May 25, 2015 by David Taliesin

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the … Continue reading →

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Christianity’s Magical Heritage

Posted on May 20, 2015 by David Taliesin

Three men met us in the desert and said to the Lord Jesus, “What treatment is possible for the sick?”  And he says to them, “I have given olive oil and and have poured out myrrh for those who believe … Continue reading →

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Penny Dreadful: Something Witchy This Way Comes

Posted on May 18, 2015 by David Taliesin

I’m interested to know if anyone watched last night’s episode of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, where they introduced a new character, the Cut-Wife, played by Broadway legend Patti Lupone.  Lupone is fabulous in the role.  However, I have mixed feelings about … Continue reading →

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Trump 3 – The Empress

Posted on May 15, 2015 by David Taliesin

They said to Abraham, “Where is your wife Sarah?” And he said, “There, in the tent.” Then one said, “I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening … Continue reading →

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Meister Eckhart: The Power of Meditation

Posted on May 14, 2015 by David Taliesin

The outward work will never be puny if the inward work is great.  And the outward work can never be great or even good if the onward one is puny or of little worth.  The inward work invariably includes in … Continue reading →

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Trump 2 – The High Priestess

Posted on May 13, 2015 by David Taliesin

“Be still, and know that I am God.” —Psalm 46:10 [NRSV] Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars.  She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table.  She has … Continue reading →

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In or Out or All the Broomclosets Inbetween

Posted on May 9, 2015 by David Taliesin

Originally posted on Cauldron and Brew: A Witch's Blog:
Recently, I had the opportunity to hang out with an awesome group of eclectic Pagans from my area.  We just got together for some tea and conversation.  About halfway through…

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Trump 1 – The Magician

Posted on May 8, 2015 by David Taliesin

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. —Genesis 1:3-4 [NRSV] Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. —Matthew 6:10 [NRSV] Thanks … Continue reading →

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The Power of Meditation

Posted on May 7, 2015 by David Taliesin

“The further the soul is from the noise of the world, the closer it may be to its Creator, for God, with his holy angels, will draw closer to a person who seeks solitude and silence.” —Thomas a Kempis, The … Continue reading →

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