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

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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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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