The Gods of Witchcraft
The Gods of Witchcraft, by Christopher Penczak (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) When I got involved in Wicca, I found that most of my teachers emphasized the Goddess. Many people have been raised with traditions that emphasized the male aspect of divinity. These same people often come to nature-based religions with a desire […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The earth has music for those who listen.” The earth gifts us the pleasure of its own music and makes use of the sounds of the creatures who roam its surface, the wind through the leaves of the trees, the streams that murmur or roar, the crashing sound of waves made by the sea….surround yourself […]
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“The best feeling is when someone appreciates everything about you that someone else took for granted.” This is best summed up by a very close friend of mine who had been in a relationship with a man who was very controlling mentally towards her. He lost no opportunity in belittling her or verbally chastising her. […]
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“The greatest prison that people live in is the fear of what other people think.” Not caring what everybody else thinks about us is not an easy achievement. In fact, we go through life adhering to rules and regulations (well most of us) so we let the world know we are complying and conforming and […]
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“The longer you wait for the future, the shorter it will be.” Of course it will! Stands to reason doesn’t it? The longer you wait for the future, the longer your past will be so you don’t have to be Einstein to figure out that the future will be shorter! Definitely a heads up to […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The World is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” Of course it is, we all know this don’t we? That’s why we all strive to be the best we can be in this troubled world of ours. Being the diverse human beings we are, naturally we all hold different opinions on everything and […]
The Art and Science of Rejuvenation
The Art and Science of Rejuvenation, by Joe H. Sate (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) “As I read Joe’s works, I once again marvel at how modern science merges with or echoes ancient mysticism. The ‘triangle’ to which he refers is known as ‘making the sign of the Ing rune’ and has very, […]
The Magic of Stars
The Magic of Stars, by Sandra Kynes (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) The idea of using the stars for magic and ritual is not new. Medieval texts included details about stars and constellations, and how to determine the optimal time to draw their influence into talismans for spells, healing, and other purposes. A […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still.” Busy, overactive, buzzing mind, with thoughts going round and round in a constant whirlpool of worry! How often has this happened to you? Many times? Yes, me too. However, I have found that, by sitting somewhere quiet […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The happiest people do not have the best of everything. They make the best of everything they have.” What a wonderful way to live your life isn’t it? Believing the best in other people, appreciating what you do have rather than bemoaning what you don’t? Our society seems totally fixated and focused on the latest […]