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Surviving Tower Time: Sheet and Ritual

Posted on November 16, 2025 by David Taliesin

Below is the ritual we used at tonight’s Welcoming Circle. The discussion sheet for our opening can be downloaded HERE. SURVIVING TOWER TIME CASTING THE CIRCLE—Protection Prayer, adapted Using an athame, cast the circle saying the following: The Light of … Continue reading →

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A Goddess Oracle Deck That Stole My Heart: Caitlin McCarthy’s Divine Creation

Posted on July 17, 2025 by David Taliesin

When I first started working at Asheville Raven & Crone, Caitlin McCarthy’s artwork immediately grabbed my attention. Her black-and-white depictions of goddesses were not only stunning, but also incredibly powerful. They became instant bestsellers at the store, and it’s easy … Continue reading →

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Airmed: Irish Goddess of Healing Herbs

Posted on July 16, 2025 by David Taliesin

Most modern Pagans are familiar with Brigid—Irish goddess of the healing well, blacksmithing, poetry, and keeper of the sacred flame. But fewer know of Airmed (also spelled Airmid, Airmeith, or Airmedh), another powerful Irish goddess closely tied to healing, herbalism, … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: A Ritual/Retreat

Posted on January 22, 2025 by David Taliesin

Last year Brigid charged me with writing and sharing this resource. With my beloved holy day of Imbolc coming up, I wanted to repost the link. It’s a collection of stories, prayer and reflection questions on 5 aspects of Brigid. … Continue reading →

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I Survived Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 14, 2024 by David Taliesin

Hello Everyone, I will have lots more to share but for now I wanted you to know that I’m alive and doing okay in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene that ravaged my beautiful city of Asheville and the surrounding communities, … Continue reading →

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May Full Moon: Flower Moon

Posted on May 23, 2024 by David Taliesin

Native Americans named May’s full moon (which occurs tonight, May 23) the Flower Moon for obvious reasons. May is the month when everything is coming into full bloom and there are flowers popping up everywhere. It’s a time for us … 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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Yule Ritual

Posted on December 18, 2023 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did last night at The Welcoming Circle. Feel free to adapt it to your context. Good Yule! PROTECTION OIL (David Taliesin)7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil1/4 cup olive oi As we begin our journey toward … Continue reading →

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Eostre/Easter Explored and Explained

Posted on March 30, 2023 by David Taliesin

I’ve rarely provided a link to a YouTube video but this one is fascinating for those who are interested in the connection, or non-connection, between the goddess Eostre and the Christian celebration of Easter. I’ve never found a more thorough … Continue reading →

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Declaration of Deeds/Declaration 127

Posted on March 7, 2023 by David Taliesin

Recently, in the midst of my study of Norse Paganism, I came across two very important statements that have been signed by a number of pagan/heathen groups and individuals: the Declaration of Deeds and Declaration 127 (version 2.0). I wanted … Continue reading →

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