Category: Witchcraft
Posted on May 1, 2022
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Bealtaine 2022 As is traditional, we started our Bealtaine celebrations last night. Bealtaine, never Beltane, to honour the very living Irish traditions (and language!) the word comes from. Yes, I’ve called it Beltane in the past. No, I shouldn’t have done. When you know… Continue Reading “Birds at Bealtaine”
Category: Nature, observation, pagan, Witchcraft, writingTags: bealtaine, Bealtaine 2022, Bealtaine not Beltane, Beltane, Irish inspired Paganism, Irish tradition, May 1st, May Day, nature, pagan, paganism, writing
Posted on February 10, 2022
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Contains UPG. My husband took a liking to kombolois while we were in Rhodes last year. I bought him one from a Greek merchant, crafted from pieces of volcanic rock. I later felt that special niggling feeling you get when something close to you… Continue Reading “Lokean Beads”
Category: crafting, pagan, Uncategorized, Witchcraft, writingTags: beads, crafting, jewellery, jewellery making, jewelry, komboloi, kompoloi, Lokean, Loki, Loki UPG, pagan, prayer beads, religion, spirituality, thursday, Thursday thoughts, ThursdayThoughts, writing
Posted on February 7, 2022
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Waxing Crescent – First Quarter Last night it seemed so bright and strong A bow of light A bower capable of Lifting the world As I glided home along motorways Lokabrenna searing my eyes By my side the whole way Orion’s companion A torch… Continue Reading “Moon Day Mondays”
Category: health, mental health, Nature, observation, pagan, poetry, WitchcraftTags: crescent moon, first quarter, Lokean, magic, monday, monday blogs, mondayblogs, moon, moon phases, pagan, poem, poems, Poet, poetry, poets, spirituality, writing
Posted on February 4, 2022
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I want to shout it out From the top of a Mountain Skyscraper Geyser Aeroplane in flight Hang suspended in the clouds Shouting fire Upon the unsuspecting. Fire of inspiration Hope Passion Creativity Just make something Make something make something Make me something then… Continue Reading “Shouting Fire”
Category: health, mental health, pagan, poetry, Witchcraft, writingTags: Devotional, fire, Lokean, Loki, nature, pagan, poem, poems, Poet, poetry, religion, sky fire, spirituality, writing
Posted on February 1, 2022
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Brigid came on the wind Blessing the brat bhríde Soaking it with cool rain Not quite winter waters Not quite springtime showers Tears from that in-between Liminal state of season A grief, a keening for the darkness Slowly washing away In the inevitable turn… Continue Reading “Imbolg”
Category: Nature, pagan, poetry, Witchcraft, writingTags: brat bhríde, brigid, Brigid’s day, Imbolc, imbolg, Irish festival, nature, pagan, paganism, poem, poems, Poet, poetry, poets, religion, spirituality, writing
Posted on January 19, 2022
by mabhsavage
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Everything I write on this blog is based purely on my own experiences and my own UPG (unverified personal gnosis), unless otherwise specifically stated. I feel it’s a good time to put this as I’m committing to blogging more as part of my current… Continue Reading “My Blog – A Quick Disclaimer”
Category: environment, Nature, pagan, Witchcraft, writingTags: an alternative guide to planet friendly living, An Mórrígan, Hekate, Irish paganism, Loki, pagan, Pagan Author, paganism, practically pagan, religion, spirituality, UPG, writing
Posted on January 17, 2022
by mabhsavage
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January’s full moon has many traditional names, from Wolf Moon in America to Old Moon, Snow Moon, or Cold Moon in Europe. I like Cold Moon – it’s frosty right now in Yorkshire, not snowy, and January is a deep, cold month. It encourages… Continue Reading “Cold Moon”
Category: Nature, pagan, seasons, WitchcraftTags: cold moon, full moon, january, January full moon, moon, nature, old moon, outdoors, pagan, snow moon, winter, witch, Witchcraft, wolf moon
Posted on September 22, 2021
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This equinox lead up has been a melting pot of fiery sunsets, a huge and glimmering moon for three nights, and an unhealthy dose of insomnia. Colour me not surprised to find out that many of my magical colleagues have also been kept awake… Continue Reading “Autumn Equinox: Reflect, Relax, Rejuvenate”
Category: health, mental health, Nature, pagan, seasons, WitchcraftTags: autumn, autumn equinox, equinox, fall, fall equinox, full moon, harvest moon, insomnia, mabon, magic, magick, mental health, pagan, stress, witch, Witchcraft
Posted on May 15, 2020
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This anthology of supportive articles is designed to help anyone who is struggling right now. Get help reconnecting to spiritually, learn practical ways to cope and start to understand the psychological impact of the crisis and how to overcome it. With a focus on… Continue Reading “Weathering the Storm- Out Now!”
Category: health, mental health, pagan, society, Uncategorized, WitchcraftTags: Coronavirus, covid-19, free book, free ebook, health, helping others, lockdown, mental health, new books, pagan, quarantine, resilience, safe at home, self care, self help books, self love, spirituality, stay safe, support, writing
Posted on May 1, 2020
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Category: pagan, seasons, society, Uncategorized, Witchcraft, writingTags: bealtaine, bealteane, beltaine, Beltane, folklore, folklore thursday, may, May Day, May eve, pagan, pagan festivals, paganism