Most of us living in this modern age consider ourselves free. Freedom is a “given”, enshrined in law in many countries, drilled into us through education, political rhetoric, television, even religion. And yet we remain chained, imprisoned in cages of … Continue reading →
The Universe – a perspective
There seems to be a commonly held belief that fate/destiny/karma/etc are the domain of the universe (or it’s creator in some cases). One often hears such phrases as “the universe has plans for you”, or “the universe will balance itself … Continue reading →
Imram Brian Meic Ferbail
One of the Imramma, or ‘Voyage’ stories, dating to possibly the 8th century. I can only find a small portion of the text in Irish to translate but it is an interesting section and offers insight into how far back the concept existed that to live on one of the Otherworldly islands meant to be unable to return to our world without immediately dying should you touch the earth. Imram Brian Meic…
The Morrigan and Morgen le Fay
One source of much confusion is the connection – or lack thereof – between the Irish goddess the Morrigan and the Welsh Arthurian figure Morgen le Fay*. I’ve been meaning to write about this for a while but have hesitated because I am admittedly weak on the Welsh end of things and didn’t want to do a disservice to the subject. However I’ve had several people ask me recently about what connection…
Everyone Is the Hero Of Their Own Story
Blessings Darlings!
In a Facebook group the other day (yes, one of the vile swamp of dysfunctional ones – those are where I get inspiration for many of my rants) someone was going on about doing a prosperity spell, but to be careful …
Walking the Tightrope
Human beings are complex organisms physiologically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially. Maintaining a sense of balance in all these aspects of ourselves can often feel like we’re walking a tightrope strung between two mountain peaks. Although we know there is a … Continue reading →
I Wonder…
A vagrant thought inspired by grief Continue reading →
Savages
And so they come with tooth and claw, They thirst for violence And She will be the same no more Amid this pestilence They slash and cut and bite her flesh And care not for her pain So now her … Continue reading →
Keeper
In sorrow now she cries aloud A tortured sound from far away The spirit of this land once proud Now waits upon the dawning day When savages no longer roam And scour her clean of things they crave Driving her … Continue reading →
A step on the path
The dilemma facing many seeking new spiritual paths is often twofold. First there is the sheer number of different paths, each with their own gods (or lack thereof), rituals, ceremonies, rules, etc. Second for the most part you have to … Continue reading →