Grimoire
Something that has been bugging me for a long time is the trend of calling certain things ancient in order to qualify them as an authentic spiritual practice. I want to preface this with a sad reminder: The Celtic peoples have lost most of their culture, whether by force from Roman or Germanic aggression, or […]
Published by Herne on: September 6, 2024
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The snake is both revered and reviled in almost all cultures. There is a dualistic view of this sacred beast; on one hand it is seen as poisoner, deceiver, dark spirit or agent of death, on the other it is seen as healer, creator, mystic and helper toward enlightenment. Cernunnos & the Horned Serpent We […]
Published by Herne on: December 25, 2019
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Within the Wyldwood, Cernunnos (translation into English: The Antlered One) is the name we most often give to the male aspect of the divine. In all honesty, while the name Cernunnos appears on a very small number of images from the Roman period, there is no evidence to support the existence of a Celtic God […]
Published by Herne on: September 16, 2018
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The hedgerows are full to bursting with berries at this time of year. Blackberries you can eat straight from the bush (but not if you are near a main road, probably best to avoid those ones), elderberries can be made into syrups, cordials and of course…wine. And hawthorn berries are excellent to work magic with. […]
Published by RachelPatterson on: August 29, 2018
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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 fear. The wolf has played an important role in the formation of mythology and folklore […]
Published by Herne on: August 27, 2018
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Earth my Body, Water my Blood, Air my Breath and Fire my Spirit ~ *Wiccan chant* Around nearly every Pagan campfire, during nearly every coven or grove meeting, at nearly every Pagan camp, this not-so-ancient Wiccan chant will ring out as we celebrate our link to nature. We recognise ourselves in the seasons, we see […]
Published by Herne on: August 23, 2018
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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. Now […]
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This article was written for Wyldwood Grove by Nemetona (Charlotte) who was part of the team between 2011 and 2016. When thinking of, or searching for information related to the folklore of squirrels, the first thing that comes to mind (and to search results!) is Ratatoskr, the squirrel from Norse mythology. He is said to […]
Published by Nemetona on: September 2, 2015
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