Category Archives: Magic

Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 11, 2017 by David Taliesin

Here is the Ancestor Ritual we did at Sunday’s Welcoming Circle. I promised to post it! ANCESTOR RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE (from A Year of Ritual) Tonight we cast our circle with the apple, An ancient symbol of the Goddess … Continue reading →

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Harnessing the Power of the Solar Eclipse

Posted on August 15, 2017 by David Taliesin

So my state, North Carolina, has the privilege of being on the path of totality during the solar eclipse on August 21st. Needless to say, I have cleared my calendar and have given myself over to the day to see … Continue reading →

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Protection Magic

Posted on August 14, 2017 by David Taliesin

At Sunday’s Welcoming Circle, we began with a basic list of protection magic and went from there. Here are some of the ideas that were shared: Protection Incense Blends Protection Incense (David Taliesin) 1 part Hyssop 1 part Rosemary Protection … Continue reading →

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Protection Ritual

Posted on August 13, 2017 by David Taliesin

Here is the Protection Ritual we used at tonight’s Welcoming Circle. PROTECTION RITUAL ANOINTING FOR PROTECTION [David Taliesin) 7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil 1/4 cup olive oi May the Divine Presence protect you and keep you safe from all … Continue reading →

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DIY: Feather Sacred Smoke Wand

Posted on July 31, 2017 by David Taliesin

Over the past several months birds have been leaving me the gift of feathers while walking my dog in the park. I took it as a sign and began thinking about making my own feather sacred smoke wand with a … Continue reading →

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Self-Care Ritual

Posted on May 22, 2017 by David Taliesin

Here is the ritual I promised to post from Sunday night’s Welcoming Circle. Our discussion topic for the night was self-care. CONNECTING TO THE DIVINE RITUAL ANOINTING WITH OIL—David Taliesin (Protection oil— 7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil, 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Discernment Ritual

Posted on March 10, 2017 by David Taliesin

We used this closing ritual at last month’s Welcoming Circle. It’s a group ritual but can be adapted for solitary practitioners. The topic for the night was how do we discern our call/vocation, i.e. what we were put on this … Continue reading →

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Powerful New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 26, 2016 by David Taliesin

This time of year my Facebook feed is loaded with posts from friends who plan to make New Year’s resolutions. The content is always the same: “I’m going to loose weight, eat healthy food, go to the gym, travel more, … Continue reading →

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Full Empowerment Ritual for Group

Posted on November 22, 2016 by David Taliesin

We had a powerful, transformative evening at The Welcoming Circle last Sunday. This is the closing ritual we did in it’s entirety. You can find the individual pieces under the Magic tab. If you live in Asheville you can find … Continue reading →

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Courage Spells

Posted on November 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

In my last blog post I wrote about reclaiming our power in the aftermath of the election. Here are a collection of courage spells that might be helpful to you. COURAGE SPELLS Some people wait for someone else to identify … Continue reading →

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