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Hum of machines Drown butterfly wings Slicing the wind Unseen Tomorrow, I wish you’d stayed I wish you did not invade Now the water speaks your name And all tremble in pain A river to a stream Becomes an ocean To extreme And we falter Unharness to excess And the hum of deception Trick the marsh To a desert A desert To a marsh Will all be lost? Covered in the frost What we created Stilled creation In a breathless dream Unseen I can still see The black in the sea How I wish You were here with me Yesterday a simple spade Became a blade Of so much more…

Jumping into the Cauldron In my estimation the most written about topic in the pagan parenting community is the discussion regarding whether or not to raise your children pagan.  I have read perspectives of both sides and must say that each have valid points, all of which are dependent upon personal circumstances such as: geographical location, broader family acceptance and the spiritual philosophy of the parent/s.  Today I’m going to throw my two cents into the mix and broaden the spectrum of this topic to include any religion that a parent may follow not just the pagan path. I believe that the core of this debate is based in a…

Lesson 9: Villanelle The villanelle is more complicated than the limerick because it not only has a set rhyme scheme but also repeats lines throughout the poem and must be done in such a way to make sense. The rhyme scheme in a villanelle is ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA. The first and third lines of the first stanza are the repeating lines. The first line is the last line in stanza two and four. The third line is the last line in stanza three. Both lines are used in stanza five to close out the poem. I personally find it easiest to really focus on your topic, and free-write…

Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Garlic Mustard grows throughout the UK and in most of Europe.  In the USA it is abundant in the mid western and north eastern states, but can also be found as far south as Kentucky and North Carolina. In early spring, the light green leaves start to show in the hedgerows and woodland.  The plants can vary in height from 5-8 inches up to 3ft.  The broad, heart shaped leaves are toothed, and at the base of the plant grow on fairly long stalks.  Near to the top the leaf stalks are shorter and the leaves have prominent veins.  The flowers have four tiny white petals…

Now begins the time of year that we start our gardens.  Before I start working a patch of ground I like to spend some time there and talk to the nature spirits.  I touch the earth and ask permission to use it: I seek to borrow this ground from thee My reasons why, you’ll shortly see I will use this place in honor true And when I’m done return it to you This is a sacred space and I’d like to stay And use it’s gifts then go away After I use this place you’ve agreed to lend We’ll all part as brand new friends. After asking permission I sit…

Welcome to “Witchcrafts” and I hope it proves useful.  Since this is my first time with this subject here I thought I would give you a basic idea of what it is.  Over the years of practice we have so much exposure to the tools of our spirituality it stands to reason that we would start to “think outside the circle” and this is the result of that.  Sometimes it’s something related to our practice and sometimes it’s an outlet for the other “craftiness” we possess.  As a result here we are!  Hope you like it and Blessed be! Incense recipes You can make your own incense and customize it…

Mesopotamian Rundown Most people have heard of Mesopotamia and know a little bit about it, like how it was located mostly in the modern day Iraq and how Neopaganism stems a lot from it. A lot of what we know today we owe to Mesopotamians. They invented many objects and ideas and even though they lived over 6000 years ago is no excuse to not give them the credit they deserve. As Pagans and humans we are indebted to them and all the knowledge they have given us. First off we should just touch base on some of the things that the Mesopotamians have given us. They invented the world’s…

Test lesson… Please go back through all the lessons you have received so far, review the ingredients and what the listing is for what they do. Compare similarities regarding ingredients and purpose of the teas. I then want you to take at least one ingredient from each tea and create a new remedy, list the purpose and make.  Taste what you have created and give it a name. Email me with your tea and its purpose.  [email protected] Madame Mora’s herbal This class is designed to show the practical application of herbs to assist with everyday needs.  The lessons printed will not outline “magical” uses for the herbs, but, if questions…

Encyclopedia of the Unseen World   by  Constance Victoria Briggs © 2010   Red Wheel/Weiser  ISBN:  978-1-57863-465-1   Paperback      285 pages    $19.95  (U.S.) This book, obviously, is not intended to be “read” as much as consulted.  It is encyclopedic in nature and arrangement.  It is not, by any means, all-inclusive, although it is close to all-encompassing.  It is not restricted to the main-stream religions, and includes individuals who have experienced contact with the world beyond this one. Over the years I’ve seen a lot of books like this, and I wasn’t sure what to expect when I opened the cover of this one.  In the end, I was both pleased and disappointed with…

Taking Hormones? These herbs Are for You ÓSusun S. Weed More and more American women are using herbal remedies to help them with menopausal problems. Those who do take ERT (estrogen replacement) or HRT (hormone replacement) may be surprised to discover that herbal medicine has a lot to offer them as well. Herbs for women on ERT/HRT include those that alleviate side-effects as well as those that counter problems caused by the hormones. herbal Helpers Counter Side-Effects Water Retention is the symptom most often cited for dissatisfaction with hormone replacement. herbal tinctures and tea, such as dandelion or cleavers, and ordinary foods can not only relieve the distress, they will…