Category Archives: Magic

A Gothic Witch’s Oracle: Deck Review

Posted on October 13, 2025 by David Taliesin

In the introduction to his guidebook accompanying A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, Raven Digitalis writes, “I think it’s safe to say that Witches have long been portrayed a little bit Gothy, and Goths are traditionally known to look a bit, well, … Continue reading →

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The Norns Still Weave: Discovering the Teutonic Sense of Time

Posted on September 8, 2025 by David Taliesin

I’ve been reading Kveldulf Gundarsson’s Teutonic Magic: A Guide to Germanic Divination, Lore, and Magic, and came across an intriguing passage about the Old Teutonic concept of time: “Perhaps the most notable difference between modern thought-patterns and those of the … Continue reading →

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Protection Ritual

Posted on August 18, 2025 by David Taliesin

This is the closing ritual we did at last night’s Circle. ANOINTING FOR PROTECTION [David Taliesin]7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil1/4 cup olive oi May the Divine Presence protect youand keep you safe from all harm. CASTING THE CIRCLE—Protection Prayer … Continue reading →

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Healing Ritual

Posted on July 20, 2025 by David Taliesin

Here is the healing ritual we used at tonight’s Welcoming and Rainbow Circles. Powerful conversation today! INCENSE—David TaliesinUse some kind of healing incense such as lavender or frankincense. Light it and fan the smoke on each participant as you go … 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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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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The Magi’s Blessing: Chalking the Door

Posted on January 3, 2025 by David Taliesin

I came across a wonderful tradition which I will have to research further to learn a little more about it’s origins. According to Pagan Christmas, “Even today, priests go from house to house in the Black Forest on January 6, … 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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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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My First Month Working at a Metaphysical Bookstore

Posted on January 27, 2024 by David Taliesin

Not all is bad and horrifying in the world. Sometime the Universe blesses us in ways we never expected. I needed to look for part-time work in 2024 and actually considered bagging groceries in a local supermarket. The Divine sort … Continue reading →

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