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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. A Hedge Divided… Last month I received some feedback from folks who read my column, and who also live in not-necessarily pagan households. Some of them are accepted and valued for their beliefs and others were ridiculed and disrespected because of them. As a full time witch in a partially pagan household, I can completely relate to this dilemma, and have the utmost empathy for those who still live in the shrouded secrecy…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. Working Witch Ever since I was a child, I have been a Healer. It began in my youth, fostered by programming from the church that it is our right to lay hands on the sick and they will be healed. I had never looked at the process any other way. When I reached my teens, and money was slim and none, I discovered herbs and began ferreting out their secrets. Having a new…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. September 2009 Harvest Time!!! It is that profoundly magical season of harvest here in the hedge, and the abundance has amazed me beyond my wildest dreams. My garden has been a constant source of joy and lessons learned. The watermelon and cantaloupes, unsown by me, came to life on their own, because we left the seedlings where they sprouted. It was a teetering balance of my way, and Nature’s way. In the end,…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. Sitting On A Dream I wish I had more clues to the mystery of My House to share with you. But, then, that’s what this month’s column is all about… To sit patiently with a yearning that has not yet been fulfilled, and to trust that, that fulfillment will come, is quite possibly one of the most powerful “magic skills” that human beings are capable of. It has been noted by almost every…

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    My House; A Willow Winterborne Mystery…series… Part One: The Dreams As anyone, who knows me at all, will tell you, I have been having House Dreams since I was about 14 years old. Over the years they have varied, and at times I have wondered if it was the a single house I had been dreaming about, at all. What tied every single dream together was the sense, the spirit if you will, of the house. It is always very large; looming, even. Very imposing, and almost grand in its way. It is always very, very old, and sadly in very rough shape. The level of degradation varies from dream…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. May In the Hedge: Be The Mountain In my study of yoga, I found some underlying principles which are generally Buddhist in nature, that  fascinated me, ever since. There are 4 basic principles: 1. Love 2. Joy 3. Compassion 4. Equinamity Now, these first 3, I have them licked! I love love in all its many forms. I have no trouble incorporating love into my life, whatsoever. Joy! What a wonderful gift and…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. April in the hedge; Communing with the Maiden This is such a magical time of year, when the Maiden is dressed in Her finest, and the lush, verdant energy of the season seems to stir young and old alike. This time of year always makes me so grateful for my Path, and an appreciation of the simple pleasures available all around me. I walked for years without taking notice of these tiny treasures,…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. Hedge Economics Lesson We are all, no doubt, aware of the economic situation in the United States, at this time, and keenly feel its impact on our own way of lives. The media gives us cause for concern each time we switch on the set. The situation for many is dire. And while this gives most folks a real reason to be fearful, I suggest, perhaps, we Magical People have an opportunity to…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. February 2009 (sorry for my absence last month, but life called, and I had to answer…) Creating Sacred Space in A Hectic World As modern people, we can become so busy that the idea of having time for ritual, The Divine, or even Self can be laughable. Not so much funny- ha ha, but sad, and ironic. We remember, fondly, times when we were still, and lit candles and meditated or prayed. When…

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    A Simple Path: Journey of a Hedgewitch

    *The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. The New Hearth Less is more: Moving Hedge I know this column is a bit off-topic for those who are knee-deep in holiday revelry. But for those of us who have recently moved, are in the process of moving or are contemplating a move, it is a relevant piece. My household has just completed the process of moving from the New Mexico high desert, where we have lived for the past 4 years,…