Tag: paganism

Write it out…

I saw a Nora Roberts quote the other day along the lines of You want to write? Then shut up and write. Stop messing about and write.  It’s great advice, yet procrastination seems to be the order of the day. I have two main projects on… Continue Reading “Write it out…”

Moon Books- Encountering Paganism through Pagan Authors

I should probably start with the disclaimer that Moon Books are my publisher, and as such I have a natural bias towards them. Becoming an author for Moon Books was incredibly exciting, as my book now sits alongside the likes of The Woven Word by Romany… Continue Reading “Moon Books- Encountering Paganism through Pagan Authors”

Taken from Notes from a Gentle Heart…

…is a wonderful review of my book, A Modern Celt: Seeking the Ancestors. Laura Perry tells us in her own words what she thought of it. Thanks Laura, glad you enjoyed it!

Celtic Witchcraft

If you’ve ever wondered how witchcraft is still thriving in our modern world, go and have a read of the first chapter of my new book, Celtic Witchcraft. It’s available to view for free on the Moon Books Blog.

Friday 13th, Lucky for Some

Sweating stress from a heavy day at the office, as I walk into my garden there is that immediate relief of being enclosed by one’s hearth and home. My little boy is away at his father’s tonight, so there is an itchy emptiness, but… Continue Reading “Friday 13th, Lucky for Some”

Vernal Equinox 2014

May you find balance in your life, on this day when light equals dark. Feel the joy of the spring’s return, as a warm glow inside.

Springing Forward…

I’m about to start writing our rite (riting??) for Spring Equinox, also know as Ostara and various other goddess related names. I’m using the theme of fresh beginnings, which is common through ritual work at the Sabbats, as we cleanse away that which is… Continue Reading “Springing Forward…”

Circle

Following today’s prompt of Circle, this poem is about building Sentry Circle at Lenthor Farm Circle we dreamed Seen in a haze “One of these days…” We banished that phrase Circle we saw In places we’d been That made us feel keen To make… Continue Reading “Circle”

Will God let us be friends?

Someone on tumblr asked if people of different religions could be friends. Here is my response: I’m not sure that any of my friends have exactly the same religion. Even many of my Christian and Muslim friends argue (good naturedly) about different teachings, and… Continue Reading “Will God let us be friends?”

Interview with Julie Spirit Heart Dollman

The new issue of Pagan Pages is up where you can read my interview with Julie, author of living Shamanism.