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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

Airmed: Irish Goddess of Healing Herbs

Posted on July 16, 2025 by David Taliesin

Most modern Pagans are familiar with Brigid—Irish goddess of the healing well, blacksmithing, poetry, and keeper of the sacred flame. But fewer know of Airmed (also spelled Airmid, Airmeith, or Airmedh), another powerful Irish goddess closely tied to healing, herbalism, … Continue reading →

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Eir: Norse Goddess of Healing

Posted on July 15, 2025 by David Taliesin

As I was preparing for this coming weekend’s Circles at Asheville Raven & Crone, I came across a divine name I was not familiar with: Eir, Norse Goddess of Healing. Her name means “help” or “mercy.” As best as I … Continue reading →

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Runes and Recovery: A Message For Challenging Times

Posted on July 6, 2025 by David Taliesin

I’m currently recovering from minor surgery, and during a particularly rough day this past week, I felt called to reach into my rune bag, hoping for a little guidance and encouragement. Normally, I draw a single rune. But this time, … Continue reading →

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Come Hail or High Water

Posted on July 1, 2025 by David Taliesin

Sometimes, we need a reminder of just how resilient nature truly is—a quiet nudge that encourages us to believe in our own ability to recover and thrive. In September 2024, Asheville faced the fury of Hurricane Helene. The storm left … Continue reading →

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Divination Group Ritual

Posted on June 16, 2025 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did at both yesterday’s Rainbow Circle and Welcoming Circle. Enjoy! DIVINATION RITUAL CANDLE LIGHTING—David TaliesinSprinkle some eyebright into the flame of the central pillar candle. Say… May our time together bring clarity to those who … Continue reading →

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Old Norse Concept of the Self

Posted on April 10, 2025 by David Taliesin

In traditional Christian theology, there are three separate parts that make us who we are: body, mind, and spirit. Thanks to St. Paul, most Christians share the belief that these three are at war with one another. Our spirits struggle … Continue reading →

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Nauthiz: Slow and Steady Wins the Rice

Posted on April 1, 2025 by David Taliesin

As part of my spiritual practice, I usually draw a single rune from my bag each day and then take note how I see its energy being played out in my life and my interactions with others. Today, I drew … Continue reading →

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Uruz and Thurisaz

Posted on March 27, 2025 by David Taliesin

When I first began studying the runes, I read many different interpretations of both Uruz and Thurisaz. I had a hard time figuring out exactly how they spoke to me. While runes such as Fehu and Ansuz were crystal clear, … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day: The Great Snake Controversy

Posted on March 17, 2025 by David Taliesin

For most people, St. Patrick’s Day is simply a day where we celebrate all things Irish, including the color green, shamrocks and drinking LOTS of Guinness. Americans go crazy for this secularized holiday and, according to an Irish friend of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day

Posted on March 5, 2025 by David Taliesin

“Magick works , as long as you believe it works. If you can’t get your head around it at all, no amount of crystals or incense or oils will be able to make it work for you. You are the … Continue reading →

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