Author Archives: David Taliesin

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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

Working With Divine Energy

Posted on June 17, 2024 by David Taliesin

Working With Divine Energy:Do You Choose Them or Do They Choose You? Be Open—It begins with a longing for something that is greater than ourselves. We may feel a tug or a pull toward a specific Deity. Maybe we read … Continue reading →

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Raidho: Getting Back on Track

Posted on June 8, 2024 by David Taliesin

Last week was one of those weeks I don’t care to repeat for a long time. It was tough emotionally and spiritually and left me feeling defeated and exhausted. I remember shouting out loud “Whoever or whatever is doing this … Continue reading →

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Gjallerhorn: A Norse Oracle Deck

Posted on June 3, 2024 by David Taliesin

I am super picky about my oracle decks. In fact, I only have three of them, including the spectacular Gjallerhorn: A Norse Oracle Deck which I got a copy of this week. First of all, the packing is superb. The … Continue reading →

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May Full Moon: Flower Moon

Posted on May 23, 2024 by David Taliesin

Native Americans named May’s full moon (which occurs tonight, May 23) the Flower Moon for obvious reasons. May is the month when everything is coming into full bloom and there are flowers popping up everywhere. It’s a time for us … Continue reading →

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Mojo Bag/Sachet Empowering Spell

Posted on May 20, 2024 by David Taliesin

Here is the closing ritual we did at Sunday night’s Welcoming Circle. Our opening topic was creating mojo bags which we constructed in class and blessed them at the end of our time together. EMPOWERING OF SACHETS/MOJO BAGS CASTING THE … Continue reading →

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Scott Cunningham: A Tale of Two Biographies

Posted on May 6, 2024 by David Taliesin

When I was a young witching and enrolled in a Wicca 101 class at Asheville Raven & Crone, the first book that was placed in my hands was Wicca: A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham. It was … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Beltane

Posted on April 27, 2024 by David Taliesin

A Poem for Beltane I want to light a bonfireAnd dance with the Great SpiritWho is Unboxable and Unknowable I want to howl with CernunnosAnd invite Jesus to join the party I’m sure he would attend the celebrationBecause he once … Continue reading →

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Beltane: Bonfires and May Poles, Oh My!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by David Taliesin

Beltane is celebrated on May 1st or at moonrise on April 30th. This Sabbat marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Almost everything about this holiday is debated and/or shrouded in mystery. Every source I … Continue reading →

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Fire Empowerment Ritual for Walpurgisnacht

Posted on April 24, 2024 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did at Sunday’s Welcoming Circle at Asheville Raven & Crone. Feel free to adapt for personal or group use. FIRE EMPOWERMENT RITUAL FOR WALPURGISNACHT CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin On Walpurgisnacht, bonfires burn brightly,their flames kindle … Continue reading →

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Meta AI and Facebook vs. Yours Truly

Posted on April 23, 2024 by David Taliesin

So, like everyone else who is on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, I was unceremoniously and rudely greeted by the new AI search tool. I groused about it for several days and then tried to take it on a trial run … Continue reading →

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