Category: Pagan

In Egyptian mythology, Bast (also spelt Bastet, Ubasti, and Pasht) is an ancient goddess, worshipped at least since the Second Dynasty. The centre of her cult was in Per-Bast (Bubastis in Greek), which was named after her. Originally she was viewed as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt, and consequently depicted as a fierce lion.…

During the Winter Solstice, we often place emphasis on celebrating and sharing this joyous, but often difficult, holiday. For Witches, however, now may also serve as a time to atune to a quiet, internal spirituality. To begin to do so (with the solstice less than ten days away now), prepare a ritual bath with oils…

In earlier days we understood that we were simply a part of the earth. We knew we were only one small part. Now many think humans are the greatest and most important part. But still, we are only a part of the earth, only a part of nature, only a child of Mother, only a…

The Celtic Tree Calendar is based on the ancient alphabet know as Ogham. Each letter has a corresponding tree as listed below. New tree months begin on the eve of the day given in the calendar. Luis ( Rowan ) 21January thru 17 February Nuin ( Ash ) 18 February thru 17 March Fearn (…

Take chalice, salt, water, spoon and feather and place them before you on your altar. Pour a little water into the chalice. Add three spoonfuls of salt. Stir three times deosil (clockwise!). Bless the salt water and then charge it with cleansing energy holding your hands above it and visualizing a shining sphere of yellow…

Herbal Pain Killers Pain killer-Soak 1/2 teaspoon of dried willow bark in 2 cups cold water overnight. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain, cool, and bottle. Dosage is 1/4 cup, to be sipped slowly as needed for pain. It can be added to juices or teas if you wish. Migraine Headaches…