Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” Well this is just common sense isn’t it? If we do our best today, in everything we do, and behave our best towards everybody we encounter in our day, then we will have peace of mind won’t we? Realistically, this will be easier to achieve […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” Definitely! I believe that every one of us, no matter who we are or what kind of background or upbringing we had, all have our own unique gift or talent. The most advantageous and sensible route for us to take therefore […]
The Spirit of Tarot
The Spirit of Tarot, by Kristoffer Hughes (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Materially and superficially, the Tarot appear as a set of images printed with ink onto slightly stiffened paper or card; to all sense and purposes, they appear as simple pieces of art. However, the Tarot is significantly more than just pretty […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Being stuck in our ways feels very safe and reassuring to most of us doesn’t it? We know what to expect and how to respond or deal with it. No surprises there then, thank you […]
The Everyday Witch’s Coven
The Everyday Witch’s Coven, by Deborah Blake (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) When someone mentions the word “coven,” you might envision thirteen black-clad, pointy hat-wearing witches dancing around a fire or cackling around a cauldron. I’m not sure that was ever the norm, but even if it was, times have changed. And covens […]
The Moment of Magic: The Importance of Magical Timing
The Moment of Magic: The Importance of Magical Timing, by Frater Barrabbas (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Many people work magic when the urge or the need prompts them to do so. Sometimes people will acknowledge the cycle of the moon to plan their workings accordingly. Yet overall, the timing of a magical […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” Hopefully, most of us, me included, live our lives totally in tune with who we are and therefore feel totally free to express our feelings and opinions openly without fear of criticism or censure. Sadly, there are those among us who are filled […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The only thing certain is….nothing is certain.” You can certainly say that again! There is only one certainty in life and that’s death. Apart from that, everything is by chance. We may think we have put certain things in place, at certain times, in certain locations, times, dates etc. However, as the saying goes, “Nothing […]
The Garden as Sacred Space
The Garden as Sacred Space, by Laurel Woodward (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) I am a magically minded person who looks at the world with an animist‘s perspective as I mindfully acknowledge and honor the lives of the others I encounter, from the large elementals to the tiny devic energies underfoot. I talk […]
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” The world seems to become noisier every day, or is that just me? Cars driving past with their windows down and music blasting out so we can all get the “benefit” of the driver’s musical predilections whether we want to or not, (usually not)! On a […]