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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

Walpurgisnacht: Origins and Celebrations

Posted on April 18, 2024 by David Taliesin

In honor of my German heritage, I did some research in order to better understand the origin of the Teutonic version of the Celtic holiday, Beltane. Not surprisingly, there is some conflicting information on the internet regarding this subject so … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden [Complete]

Posted on March 25, 2024 by David Taliesin

Here it is! My Brigid’s Garden meditation project is complete. You can find a copy of it HERE. This includes all five stations plus an introduction, invocation, and closing at the “healing well.” This project has been a labor of … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: Brigid Champion of the Poor

Posted on March 19, 2024 by David Taliesin

Station Four: Brigid Champion of the Poor [Stones: rose quartz, celestite, garnet] Here is the fifth prayer/contemplation station in Brigid’s Garden. I’ll post the rest as I write them. The final document will include an introduction, invocations and all five … Continue reading →

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Ostara Ritual

Posted on March 18, 2024 by David Taliesin

This is the closing ritual we used at last night’s Welcoming Circle. Enjoy! CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin Light the green candle and say: Ostara is upon us and Easter is before us,And spring has just begun.Baby plants are emerging from … Continue reading →

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Ostara Seed Bombs

Posted on March 16, 2024 by David Taliesin

At an Ostara celebration I attended several years ago, one of the rituals we did was make seed bombs. [Google it] Participants were given a small plastic baggie into which we scooped a big tablespoonful of red clay dirt that … Continue reading →

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Ostara: Balance and Growth

Posted on March 15, 2024 by David Taliesin

This coming Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 11:06 PM, is the Pagan Sabbat of Ostara which is always celebrated on the vernal equinox. Since we have equal hours of sunlight and moonlight on Ostara, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the balance of … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: Brigid the Healer

Posted on March 14, 2024 by David Taliesin

Station Four: Brigid the Healer [Stones: sodalite or blue kyanite] Here is the fourth prayer/contemplation station in Brigid’s Garden. I’ll post the rest as I write them. The final document will include an introduction, invocations and all five stations plus … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: Brigid the Hearth-Woman, Brigid the Flame Keeper

Posted on March 7, 2024 by David Taliesin

Station Two: Brigid the Hearth-Woman/Brigid the Flame Keeper [Stones: red jasper or carnelian] Here is the third prayer/contemplation station in Brigid’s Garden. I’ll post the rest as I write them. The final document will include an introduction, invocations and all … Continue reading →

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Mini Ogham Staves

Posted on March 5, 2024 by David Taliesin

Yesterday the most perfectly wonderful package arrived on my doorstep. I just started studying Ogham in honor of my Irish heritage and out of interest as a divination tool. I came across Susan James on Etsy who is the owner … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: Brigid the Peacemaker

Posted on February 26, 2024 by David Taliesin

Station Two: Brigid the Peacemaker [Stones: lepidolite or amethyst] Here is the second prayer/contemplation station in Brigid’s Garden. I’ll post the rest as I write them. The final document will include an introduction, invocations and all five stations plus the … Continue reading →

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