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The Ethics of Wildcrafting

Posted on June 2, 2018 by David Taliesin

On a recent walk with my dog, I came across a nice patch of mugwort on a favorite trail of ours. I made note of its location and watched it grow for several weeks, hoping to harvest some of it … Continue reading →

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Encountering the Divine Ritual

Posted on February 12, 2018 by David Taliesin

Wow, we had such a powerful and holy conversation at The Welcoming Circle last night. Here is the closing ritual we did which includes the meditation exercise on Spiritual journaling. ENCOUNTERING THE DIVINE RITUAL ANOINTING WITH PROTECTION OIL—David Taliesin May … Continue reading →

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Empowerment Spell

Posted on November 4, 2017 by David Taliesin

EMPOWERMENT SPELL This spell is adapted from another source I cannot remember. I’ve used it many times and find it to be quite effective. Items needed: Strips of paper (I use cut up grocery bags) Pen or pencil Cauldron Red … Continue reading →

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Tonantzin, Ixchel and Mary, the Mother of Our Lord

Posted on February 23, 2017 by David Taliesin

My blog has been silent for a while because I’ve been on a sabbatical in Mexico where I toured a number of ancient Mayan sites and modern cities in the Yucatán Peninsula. One of the things I noticed in my … 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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Now What? Reclaiming Our Power In the Aftermath of the Election

Posted on November 11, 2016 by David Taliesin

It’s hard to know what to say after hearing the result of this presidential election. Apparently the patriarchy, the good old boy system, is alive and well and has reared it’s ugly head in it’s most frightening and oppressive form. … Continue reading →

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10 Magickal Uses for Sage

Posted on March 7, 2016 by David Taliesin

Nice article on the uses of sage. It’s on my list to plant in my garden this year. –David Taliesin 1.  There’s more than one way to smudge.  By far, the most common ritual use for sage is in smudge … Continue reading →

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Essential Oil Sprays

Posted on January 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

Originally posted on Cauldron and Brew: A Witch's Blog:
As you my lovely reader may have noticed, I love essential oils.  I was first exposed to them as a kid.  Lavender oil was my great-grandmother’s remedy for everything from…

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Witch Tips: When Sh*t Hits the Fan

Posted on January 10, 2016 by David Taliesin

Originally posted on Cauldron and Brew: A Witch's Blog:
So you’re going about your day, lalala, and BOOM! You get fired.  Or your grandfather dies.  Or the entire bottom of your car rusts out and falls off on I-93…

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Wildtending, Earth Healing, and Gathering and Sowing the Seeds

Posted on January 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

This is such a thoughtful and wonderful article. A must read! Source: Wildtending, Earth Healing, and Gathering and Sowing the Seeds

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