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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

January Full Moon: Wolf Moon

Posted on January 12, 2025 by David Taliesin

“Wolf is the pathfinder, the forerunner of new ideas who returns to the clan to teach and share medicine. Wolf takes one mate for life and is loyal like a Dog. If you were to keep company with Wolves, you … Continue reading →

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La Befana: Ancient Goddess, Santa’s Precursor, or Christmas Witch?

Posted on January 2, 2025 by David Taliesin

I was hooked the first time I heard about her: La Befana, the “Christmas Witch.” The first figure I saw of her while traveling in Italy was an elderly “nonna” (grandmother) who was dressed in peasant clothing with a kerchief … Continue reading →

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Runes and Hurricane Helene

Posted on November 19, 2024 by David Taliesin

The day before Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, I drew a rune for guidance which is something I do almost every day. This time I felt compelled to draw two and, wouldn’t you know it, I pulled Algiz and … Continue reading →

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I Survived Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 14, 2024 by David Taliesin

Hello Everyone, I will have lots more to share but for now I wanted you to know that I’m alive and doing okay in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene that ravaged my beautiful city of Asheville and the surrounding communities, … Continue reading →

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Fehu: Prosperity In All Of Its Forms

Posted on August 28, 2024 by David Taliesin

Fehu is the first rune in Freya’s Aett. Therefore, in some ways, it can be seen as a rune of beginnings. The traditional interpretation of this rune is wealth and abundance and is often associated with cattle. Keywords that come … Continue reading →

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Story of the Green Corn Woman

Posted on August 25, 2024 by David Taliesin

This is my version of the story that was taught to me by a Cherokee elder. There are many variations of this legend out there. It is often told during the Green Corn Festival, an annual ceremony practiced among various … Continue reading →

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Urban Crow Oracle

Posted on August 18, 2024 by David Taliesin

I am super picky about my tarot and oracle decks. I’ve tried a number of them that I thought would serve me well but ended up gifting them to others. The one oracle deck that stands heads above the rest … Continue reading →

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Gebo: Balanced Exchange

Posted on August 12, 2024 by David Taliesin

Last week I drew a card from the Urban Crow Oracle by M.J. Cullinane. It’s my favorite oracle deck and I often consult it to get a sense of what I need to focus on in the coming week. The … Continue reading →

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Claiming Our Power During Difficult Times

Posted on July 22, 2024 by David Taliesin

Durng last night’s Welcoming Circle at Asheville Raven & Crone, we talked about how to stay strong during these tumultuous times we are experiencing in our nation. This was the closing ritual we did. Hope you find it helpful. CLAIMING … Continue reading →

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Divine Energy Ritual

Posted on June 17, 2024 by David Taliesin

Here’s the ritual we did to close Sunday night’s Welcoming Circle: CASTING THE CIRCLE—adapted by David Taliesin Use the following adapted form of the Protection Prayer. Cast the circle with your hands, athame or wand. Your choice. Divine Light surrounds … Continue reading →

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