Category Archives: Spirituality

Naming the Unnamable

Posted on June 21, 2016 by David Taliesin

Naming the Unnamable is a tricky proposition. Many ancient religions believed that if you knew the name of a god/goddess you could summon and or control that deity. Thankfully, the Unnamable, the One who created all that is, refuses to … Continue reading →

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Meditation Exercise: Breath Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

1.  Close your eyes. Sit still and upright, relaxed and alert 2.  Focus on your breathing. With each exhale let your body relax more deeply. 3.  When you are ready, begin to repeat a phrase in your mind with every … Continue reading →

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When Bad News Comes Our Way

Posted on March 4, 2016 by David Taliesin

Several weeks ago my next door neighbor was brutally murdered. Needless to say, when I heard the news my emotions ran the gamut from disbelief to anger, from sadness to fear. I took a break from posting to give myself … Continue reading →

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Pagan and Christian Magicians, Unite!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by David Taliesin

  “For several centuries, the majickal practices in Europe were continued by those Judeo-Christian magicians working with the grimoire traditions. While certainly folk majick traditions were being practiced among the townsfolk even while Paganism was being suppressed by the church, … Continue reading →

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Book Update

Posted on August 11, 2015 by David Taliesin

I’m excited to report that most of my research is finished and I have both a working title for the project and a complete outline of it’s contents!  The title is… The Green Path: Walking With Jesus Through the Wheel … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Yourself

Posted on July 17, 2015 by David Taliesin

“How can anyone be compassionate toward her neighbor who is not compassionate toward herself?  This is why Jesus says ‘Be compassionate!’  He wants our compassion to begin at home, he wants us to be compassionate toward our own body and … Continue reading →

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Jesus and His Wand in Christian Art

Posted on June 15, 2015 by David Taliesin

While in seminary, I took a wonderful class in Christian art and architecture.  One of the most interesting things I learned is that early Christians thought it was idolatrous to depict physical images of Jesus in their art.  Therefore, they … Continue reading →

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Coming Out of the Broom Closet

Posted on June 6, 2015 by David Taliesin

Yesterday I attended a seminar on “traditional witchcraft” that was quite interesting.  In some ways, it was a reinforcement of what my Wiccan teachers have taught me.  In other ways, it was different.  In the midst of the presentation I … Continue reading →

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Christ in the Cauldron

Posted on June 3, 2015 by David Taliesin

If you haven’t seen this article yet on the Witches and Pagans web site, it’s a must read. Lizann Bassam is right on target.  Beautiful! She’s such a visionary bridge-builder between Pagans and Christians. Here’s the link:   http://witchesandpagans.com/sagewoman-blogs/sacred-cells/christ-in-the-cauldron.html

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Christianity’s Magical Heritage

Posted on May 20, 2015 by David Taliesin

Three men met us in the desert and said to the Lord Jesus, “What treatment is possible for the sick?”  And he says to them, “I have given olive oil and and have poured out myrrh for those who believe … Continue reading →

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