Category Archives: Magic

Wicca For Beginners: Book Review

Posted on June 29, 2020 by David Taliesin

It’s a brave thing to write a “Wicca 101” book, because there are so many of them out there. My introduction to Wicca came through a group led by two mountain witches whose wisdom and friendship I treasure to this … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Runners: We Are All Connected

Posted on June 8, 2020 by David Taliesin

This past full moon, Byron Ballard, led a powerful ritual that was streamed live on Mother Grove Goddess Temple’s Facebook page. (You can still view it on their page so check it out!) The main focal point in her guided … Continue reading →

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Witches to Action on the Supermoon

Posted on June 2, 2020 by David Taliesin

What more needs to be said? No matter what kind of energy/prayer/magic work is a part of your spiritual practice, let’s get to it! Blessed Be!

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Beltane: Bonfire of the Soul

Posted on April 28, 2020 by David Taliesin

So, it’s almost Beltane. And in these days of “sheltering in place” how does one celebrate this festive holiday with your friends? Well, you don’t. (Unless you maintain an appropriate social distance of at least six feet and that seems … Continue reading →

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Doing “Nothing” During a Pandemic

Posted on April 17, 2020 by David Taliesin

“Sometimes the most powerful thing a witch can do is….nothing. Not try to seize control. Not insist on leading. But, rather, listen, follow, allow. It’s what my aunt Curtis called Making Allowances for the Universe. ‘Witchcraft is the most natural … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus: Building Strength, Protection & Community Ritual

Posted on March 8, 2020 by David Taliesin

Here is the ritual from tonight’s Welcoming Circle: STRENGTH, PROTECTION AND COMMUNITY RITUAL PROTECTION OIL (David Taliesin) 1/4 cup olive oil 4 drops rosemary 3 drops frankincense May the powers of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water Protect you and give … Continue reading →

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The Power Within

Posted on November 6, 2019 by David Taliesin

“Everything you need to know, you already know. It’s all inside of you. Centuries of knowledge reside within your cells. Never forget that.”–Augusten Burroughs, Toil and Trouble I’m currently reading this delightful book regarding Burrough’s witchy gifts. Interesting read, indeed. … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 14, 2019 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did at last night’s Welcoming Circle: ANCESTOR RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE—(Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials, adapted) Take up your wand or athame. Then walk around your designated area three times. The first time around, say: We take … Continue reading →

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The Herbcrafter’s Tarot

Posted on September 14, 2019 by David Taliesin

These days there are a zillion tarot decks out there ranging from the traditional Rider-Waite deck to pop-culture, trendy versions such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones. So why review this particular set of tarot cards? Well, if you’ve … Continue reading →

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Sharks Teeth Meditation

Posted on June 15, 2019 by David Taliesin

Last summer I was at the beach toward the end of a tropical storm. The guy who took my bags to my hotel room told me it was a good time to look for fossilized sharks teeth, so that’s what … Continue reading →

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