To Protect the Witches Home “We will set to work on that” said Hansel, “and have a good meal. I will eat a bit of the roof, and though, Gretel, canst eat some of the window, it will taste sweet.” Hansel reached up above, and broke off a little of the roof to try how it tasted, and Gretel leaned against the window and nibbled at the panes. Then a soft voice cried from the room. “Nibble, nibble gnaw, Who is nibbling at my little house?” The children answered, “The wind, the wind, The heaven-born wind,” and went on eating without disturbing themselves…. From Hansel and Gretel—Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tale…

  As I close my eyes and breathe in the rich scent of Autumn, my mind turns to those I have loved and lost. Those who have traveled on to the Shadow-Lands. Shadowfest, or more commonly known as All Hallows Eve and Samhain, is fast approaching. This is the Season of the Witch, but most importantly, the Season of Spirits. The veil between this world and the Un-Seen (Other-World, Shadow-Lands, Elphame, Summer-Lands, Avalon, Annwn, Elysium Fields, etc.) is thinnest at this time of year. Spirits, human and non-human alike, roam the Earth reaching out to those who are willing and able to acknowledge their existence.   One of the most…

  (image found at–http://maisonboheme.blogspot.com/2013/10/ghoulish-halloween-dinner-party.html  )   As the sacred night of Shadow-Fest, also called Samhain, Halloween, and All Hallows Eve, draws near I find myself being drawn closer to the Mighty Dead and my Ancestors. As the veil grows thinner across the lands, it becomes easier to connect with our beloved who dwell in the Lands of Shades and Shadows. Many Witches and Pagans hold festivities and rituals on this most holy of nights. One such ritual tradition is the sacred dinner called the Dumb Supper.   Once popular in parts of Ireland and Great Britain, the Dumb Supper is a meal eaten in silence with empty chairs and plates…

  Under the Midnight Moon Dancing lights, twinkling lights Around the come again Dancing in circles, in spiral circles The Faery dance of yore They come, they go They circle about They call your name to them “Come dance with us, come play with us Under the Midnight Moon”. ~Vivienne Moss~ I find myself standing under the full moon, majestic in all her luminescence. A gentle breeze caresses my bare shoulders, peppering me in goose bumps. The night air has an unnerving feel about it, causing me to look about in trepidation. A soft melody permeates the quiet darkness; I am certain I hear panpipes and the most enchanting of…

Tangle-wood   Photo by Vivienne Moss   As I walk along the moss covered earth, I find myself lost in thought. The worries of my mundane life slowly fall from my shoulders as I soak in the rich scent and the sweet sound of Nature. At times I feel like an imposter among the untouched trees of the forest. But not today. Today I feel connected to the wooded land I find myself in. Tendrils of Willow reach out to tap me on my shoulder, reminding me to wake up to the wondrous world that I am blessed to be a part of. This is that magical moment I have…

Un-Seelie’s Playground   Photo by Vivienne Moss The beauty of Faery and Avalon can be found in the most unlikely of places. What one may find disrespectful and horrid, another will find unexpected charm. When I discover places like the picture above, I always wonder what kind of Fae lives there. I imagine some of the Un-Seelie Court inhabit this wild habitat. Rebels and misfits will feel right at home here. Those who don’t fit in with typical society will find the uncanny nature of this place welcoming. The Un-Seelie are those who make their own rules and break the ones they see as being ridiculously restricting. They are not…

Reflections     Fae Fyre Gossamer webs of blue-green Fae Fyre Weave through the Fabric of time, Connecting all that is— And all that shall be Spiraling out to The worlds beyond, The Fae Fyre Touches the Children of Earth, Reminding us all that we are, Kith and Kin Wrapping its ethereal light Around the Kindred Heart’s Of Faery and Middle Earth, We become entranced With the Knowledge of Oneness– And Fidelity Seeking what lies Within, Yearning for the Touch Of Fae Fyre We become One— Co-walkers, In the Land of Dreams United in the Quest for Truth The Fae Fyre Burns bright in the Soul’s Of All, Revealing the…

The Path of Enchantment   The icy breath of Winter surrounds me as I make my way down the Path of Enchantment. Branches, heavy with freshly fallen snow, glisten in the noon-day sun. Bird song fills the air, reminding me that though the land is barren, life still remains in this wondrous world. Avalon awaits me, the Blessed Isle longs for our return… In Finding Avalon, I will be searching for the sacredness and beauty that can be found in not only Nature, but in the “ordinary” world that surrounds us. There is enchantment to be found in woodland and city alike, the very fabric of Avalon lives within All.…

New Year– New World For the past two years I have been consumed by the Witch Goddess Hekate. The journey of writing Her devotional was exhilarating. I learned so much about Hekate and those who are devoted to Her. She has been by my side through thick and thin, I could not ask for a better Goddess to be by my companion is this bewitching world. From out of the Shadows She has risen, shining Her holy light upon the world. Hekate is awakening many to Her mysteries, the Gates of Enchantment have been opened for those who wish to seek and move beyond this mundane world. A new dawn…

Tending the Flame   Brigit—Lady of Light Your Fire burns bright in the hearts of many. Brighid—Exalted One Most High do I sing Your Name. Brigantia—Sovereign One Through You, I honor the Sacredness of the Land. Brigandu—Bright Faery Queen The Realms of Enchantment are Yours, my Queen. Breedia—She Who Heals I embrace Your Powers of Healing, may I become One with You. Brigit—Brighid—Brigantia—Brigandu—Breedia I give thanks for the Blessings You bestow upon my Life… ~Vivienne Moss~ I have written of Brighed, or as I call Her, Brigandu, before. She is both Goddess and Saint, and is worshipped by both Pagans and Christians. Brigandu is a wonderful Goddess for the Cottage…