For me, it is about connecting to the land around you. I don’t live in a tumble-down cottage in the middle of the woods (seriously none of the takeaways deliver…), I do in fact live on the edge of a city. But the land around me and beneath my feet is ancient. It has a house on now (obviously) and had dwellings on it before, going back for a very long time. And the land holds those memories. There is not only the element of earth beneath our feet but also the history of our ancestors.
Sacred Beasts: The Wolf
Perhaps the most evocative of animals within Paganism, and one that either captures the heart, or leaves it full of dread, is the wolf. For some a symbol of wild power and freedom, for others an agent of darkness and……
A Focus on Deity: Taranis, the Thunderer
In the first of our series of articles to focus on deities within Paganism, I examine the thunderer. It is my intention to set a mood in which we can journey through time as we meet, engage with and learn about this powerful divine being which sits at the head of many ancient pantheons.
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Interview with: Inkubus Sukkubus
Herne talks with Candia and Tony of Inkubus Sukkubus as they prepare to release the final album in the Tales of Witchcraft and Wonder trilogy. They talk about……
Book Review: Black Dog Folklore by Mark Norman
Barghest, Bear Ghost, Old Shuck, Old Ben… The Black Dog!
I have always been fascinated with the various stories of spirits that inhabit the British Isles, but among them all, the Black Dog has been the spirit that has captured my attention so completely. Mark Norman’s book “Black Dog Folklore” has given me far more information……
