Tag Archives: Wicca

Trump 1 – The Magician

Posted on May 8, 2015 by David Taliesin

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. —Genesis 1:3-4 [NRSV] Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. —Matthew 6:10 [NRSV] Thanks … Continue reading →

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The Power of Meditation

Posted on May 7, 2015 by David Taliesin

“The further the soul is from the noise of the world, the closer it may be to its Creator, for God, with his holy angels, will draw closer to a person who seeks solitude and silence.” —Thomas a Kempis, The … Continue reading →

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Trump 0 – The Fool

Posted on May 5, 2015 by David Taliesin

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. —Genesis 1:1-2 [NRSV] … Continue reading →

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Tarot: Insights Into Human Nature

Posted on May 4, 2015 by David Taliesin

Tarot cards elicit a range of emotions from curiosity to fear.  Some use them as a tool for spiritual discernment.  Others view them as archetypes of human personality that help us to see ourselves more clearly.  Some see them as … Continue reading →

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May: Moon of the Faeries (May 4th)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by David Taliesin

I must confess that when Sookie Stackhouse discovered that she was a faerie on the TV series True Blood, I let out an audible groan.  I was O.K. with sexy vampires and werewolves but, faeries?  I just wasn’t feeling it!  … Continue reading →

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Fruits of the Spirit, Unite!

Posted on April 24, 2015 by David Taliesin

So far as I am aware, the New Testament gives only one certain test of spiritual value,  Jesus said, “by their fruits ye shall know them.”  (Matthew 7:20) What are the fruits of valid spiritual practice?  Galatians 5:22-23 tells us … Continue reading →

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Sleepwalkers, Awake!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by David Taliesin

“Our world invites us to become what I call sleepwalkers.  Many people, some without even knowing it, have accepted the invitation.  We’re not truly alive within our senses, days bleed into days,  night after night passes.  Too many of us … Continue reading →

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The Bible Says…

Posted on April 4, 2015 by David Taliesin

If I hear the phrase “The Bible says…” one more time I’m gonna scream.  “The Bible says” is code language for “I’m proof-texting this particular verse and intend to hit you over the head with it!”  Perhaps you’ve been on … Continue reading →

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April: Moon of the Waters

Posted on March 26, 2015 by David Taliesin

April 4th’s full moon is known by some Pagans as the “moon of the waters.”  It embodies the old saying that “April showers bring May flowers.”  The rains of April help the earth to turn green again.  It seems like … Continue reading →

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Gathering, Word, Meal, Sending

Posted on March 4, 2015 by David Taliesin

I must confess that I was both excited and a little bit nervous when I attended a local public Imbolc celebration.  My nervousness was dispelled almost immediately as I encountered a worship service whose form is nearly identical to mine!  … Continue reading →

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