Category: Pagan

This type of divination is particularly associated with both Witchcraft and Shamanism world-wide. In France the French word for witch, “sorcier” is used for a male witch and “sociere” is used for a female witch. The witch or sorcier/sorciere is one who practices Sortilege, literally one who casts lots for the purpose of divination. There…

Although it has become commonplace to associate England’s most famous stone circle, Stonehenge, with the mysterious ancient order known as the Druids, in truth, the two have little or no historical connection. Although it has become commonplace to associate England’s most famous stone circle, Stonehenge, with the mysterious ancient order known as the Druids, in…

The Chinese have named years after animals for thousands of years. In fact, the Cinese Zodiac system is extremely complex, based on an ancient agricultural calendar. In addition to 12 animals, there are the Elements (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal), hours (12 two hour periods), directions, stones, months, and seasons. The 12 Animals The…

Traditionally, healing was the Power to Bless of shamans, cunning men and village witch-midwives; they knew the minute, healthy details of their environment, and used their wisdom to ensure their tribe’s survival, by and of the land. They explained the past, fixed the present, and prepared their people for the future. They birthed the babies,…

And the Child  asked the Maiden: Who is the Goddess? The Maiden turned and replied: the  Goddess is Pure. She is the first burst of Life. She is untouched by Man. She is  One who finds Joy in  everything. She is a Sister. She is a Child. She is One who  is Servant to None…

Most of the traditions we practice on December 25th have nothing to do with the birth of Jesus, which probably actually occurred in late summer or early fall. In fact, most of the customs and traditions of Christmas actually pre-date the birth of Jesus. Here are a few examples: The date of December 25th probably…