January 2012
Anonymous asked: umm who is metis and what is her stroy
UPDATE:
tumblrcoven:
Thanks for all your support and commentary, and those opposed — still, thanks for sharing your opinions.
But, due to the comment made by some anon earlier saying that I should have my own tongue cut out, I’m turning off the ANON feature until a time I deem appropriate. You know, I had reservations about turning on the anon feature, but I did it anyway so that no one would feel...
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ameondine asked: That was very helpful, thanks! This may be perhaps a very hard question, but I'm just curious. If you had to pick just ONE book to use for your own personal path, which would you choose?
forgottengrave-deactivated20120 asked: I love the playlist's layout. SO PRETTY! :D -Merry
forgottengrave-deactivated20120 asked: Hey, I'm sorry for following and unfollowing your blogs so often. :( I was still confused about being Pagan, but now I know not to be afraid. ^_^ I hope you understand? -Merry
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Book Review - Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the...
Title: Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the Circle Author: Gede Parma Publisher: Llewellyn Publications Reviewer: Adrenia Rating: 8/10
Refreshingly real and practical, Spirited gets straight to the heart of Pagan living and Pagan spirituality today. Featuring real-life stories and first-hand experiences from the author and other young Pagans who’ve actually been there, this book gives...
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goat-nipples asked: Hi i was just wondering if burning white sage would drive out evil spirits and does it have any consequences also what gemstones can drive out evil spirits ?
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Creating a New Playlist.
Hey you guys so I know some of you have been wanting the old playlist back and I am currently working on bringing it back. However I am currently working on a new playlist with the songs from the old and am currently looking for new suggestions. So if anyone has a suggestion such as a song, band, or artist just reply on this post. As long as it’s Pagan related or the artists are Pagan, it...
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Coming Out of the Broom Closet
Article written by Adrenia (c) 2012
This Article is also a part of the Pagan Blog Project.
For many of us, we weren’t raised up in a Pagan household. Instead we were raised up in other religions such as Christianity, which is a majority. Converting to whatever path you follow whether it’s Wicca or Asatru, or any other path within Neo-Paganism, every one of us faces the event in our...
Anonymous asked: Thank you for posting my words and article about Sedna, but could please be courteous and credit me? Lauren Raine
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4612identitygxcgbadwarprotection asked: lately ive been thinking about how one day ill have to deal with the death of a loved one. i cant imagine how awful it would be to grow old with my husband and then have him gone. my dad and i are close but theres still a gap in our relationship. my mom is my best friend. ive never done spells and probably wont, but is there something- anything to not raise someone from the dead, but have their...
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A Children's Imbolc Story
Continued from the Yule Story.
“Now back to the Sun King, when he returned to the Crone he saw that the Maiden wasnt really dead but only asleep. So he went out and found a large log, the first Yule Log, cut from the largest Oak he could find,in hopes that this would revive the Goddess. And for their lifegiving properties he decorated her room with evergreens. Even bringing in a tree...
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The Myths & Stories Series ~ The Story of Re (Ra)
In the beginning, before there was any land of Egypt, all was darkness, and there was nothing but a great waste of water called Nun. The power of Nun was such that there arose out of the darkness a great shining egg, and this was Re.
Now Re was all-powerful, and he could take many forms. His power and the secret of it lay in his hidden name; but if he spoke other...
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nymphaemeliae asked: I'm not sure if it was on this blog that I had originally seen what I am looking for, but I recall seeing an image circulating around (I think it was a scan from a book), with a tutorial diagram on making a ritual robe out of what I remember to be just a sheet. Any clue on what I'm talking about? It was what seemed to be ages ago.
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Animism
Article written by Adrenia (c) 2012
This Article is also a part of the Pagan Blog Project.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself surrounded by forests, rivers, mountains, flora, and fauna. Your eyes see a boulder by the river bank in which you walk over to, your bare feet feeling the soft touch of the earth. As you sit, you take a deep breath, relax, and watch as the beauty of the Earth lives...
Anonymous asked: Do u have chants or songs for amphitrite and keto?
silasdark asked: I saw the post on Satanism. Firstly, my boyfriend is one. Whether or not the individual likes the name bc of its shock value is rather null & void if they are actually educated in what satanism is/does/etc. I wish people would educated themselves. Satanism isnt about scaring Christians. It's actually self-worship. There is no god. There is no deity.
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yourstrulyerin asked: Initially, as in childhood, I was drawn to Greek god/desses; however, I'm really interested in Celtic and Nordic as of late, but there's an issue. A language barrier-esque. It's hard to keep everyone straight when I can't even pronounce their names in my head. Any advice?
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forgottengrave-deactivated20120 asked: Thank-you for answering my question. :) I also wanted to say that I raised in a mainly spiritual household, but I do live in a small, Christian dominant community. I guess I'm afraid if people find out, it'll be like a witch trail or something like that. It's a bit scary. I want to be 'normal', but I also want to follow my heart. And as I type this, my heart chakra is...
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Fire, and Sun, The Positive Energy of the Cosmos...
Fire, and Sun, The Positive Energy of the Cosmos in Mesoamerican Cosmovision
When one talks about Mesoamerican cosmovision, in a no mesoamericanist context, it is unavoidable to make a brief introduction about the sources where our data come from. The loss of the ancient Mesoamerican religion and everything related to it was almost total, as the Spanish held as one of their main excuses for the...
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Anonymous asked: Can you post about primordial greek deities and more unknown greek deities?
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Intro to Paganism, Wicca, & Witchcraft.
Paganism and Witchcraft. Two terms that have drawn out images of the occult, the Devil, animal and human sacrifices, orgies, and the like in the minds of humankind throughout the ages and even now in our modern day. Today the terms Pagan and Witchcraft still strikes fear in many peoples minds coming from monotheistic religions. Throughout history there has been a fear of Witches practising magick...
forgottengrave-deactivated20120 asked: Hi! Is it normal to feel scared and excited about wanting to be Pagan? I mean, sometimes I back away completely, but I'm always called back. Do you have any idea why I do this? All I can figure out is that I'm supposed to do this, but the fear always gets me. :( -Merry
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B-WITCH: I dislike how a lot of Wiccan stuff is... →
b-witch:
I dislike how a lot of Wiccan stuff is made gothic and dark. Even browsing through websites and online stores everything’s black and purple and dark like we’re part of some sort of vampire cult. I understand some Wiccans are into that sort of style, but not all are. Wicca’s about the earth and understanding ourselves and getting ourselves in harmony with it, it’s not a cheap phase for...
dripping-with-alchemy-designs-d asked: Hi, thanks for the follow~ I saw your post about whale sharks that said you're Filipino, so am I :) born and raised in Hawaii.
sabrinaoncesaid asked: Hello! I absolutely love your blog and was wondering if you could do a God Series on Pan? :)
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The Gods Series ~ Hermes
I Heart Paganism’s God Series
Hermes
Hermes is a Greek god, the son of Zeus and Maia. He is best known for his theft of Apollo’s cattle when he was but an infant, an act which has him associated with thieves and cunning. But his charm won over Apollo, who gave him his kerykeion (Latin: caduceus) in exchange for the lyre that Hermes had made.
He is a god of chance and of luck. One...
Ok the blog is back up and running again!
It took me awhile to figure out why every time I was putting the theme back up (I luckily copied it before this whole thing started and remembered) Tumblr sent me that suspicious activity thing and making me reset my password.
Eventually I realized that it probably had to do with something in the coding of the theme that was triggering it, so I took off every thing that I thought was causing...
Alright Everyone Tumblr Has Seriously Pissed Me...
Apparently they told me to reset my password because they thought someone was logging on in my account from elsewhere which I do a lot on my phone, so I did and then of course because of that Tumblr deleted the blog’s layout and unfortunately I have to start from scratch again. -.- Ugh.
Anyway so if you see changes on the blogs layout my apologies since I am currently quickly working...
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Branches in Wicca ~ Part 2
In the religion of Wicca there are many different traditions and branches within this nature based religion, just like there are different denominations within Christianity. Eclectic Wicca is the most common today, especially for solitaries and the growing number of people both young and old finding themselves attracted to a new religion that is based on old beliefs.
For those who are...
Grrrrr. Page break (the read more) isn't working...
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Branches in Wicca ~ Part 1
Branches In Wicca Part 1 In the religion of Wicca there are many different traditions and branches within this nature based religion, just like there are different denominations within Christianity. Eclectic Wicca is the most common today, especially for solitaries and the growing number of people both young and old finding themselves attracted to a new religion that is based on old beliefs.
...
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kmoonheart asked: Hey hon :) I remember in a previous post you mentioned you don't know where the "Read More" option is. I see it under the Post Text area: Between HTML and ABC icons is a broken box that puts the Line break for "Read More" hope that helps!
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The Goddess Series ~ Sedna →
I Heart Paganism’s Goddess Series Sedna
Sedna’s Gifts
Sedna, legend tells, was a beautiful girl who lived by the sea. Although many courted her, she would not leave her widowed father, and refused them all. But one day, a raven disguised as a handsome man came to her. He promised her a better life - and best of all, he promised he would also provide for her father. And so, full of hope, Sedna...
silasdark asked: I was really hoping when i started it, that I would get a lot more i guess "audience participation" I was oping for a little more support. That, and like you had said for your reasons for moving it became a picture blog. That and being in the military takes away a lot of my time now adays. Especially because I dont have internet yet in my room. :s
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cosmostarrr asked: I miss your pagan songs here :/ Can you put them again? Kisses, bless be <3
sycamorethrone asked: Hello! I can't seem to find the post you made regarding making a book of shadows. Was it taken off or is there a page turn button that I can't find?
Llewellyn is being seriously petulant about this...
tarotblades:
newageasfuck:
I can understand sending the person a cease and desist, but two blogs on the site, the second of which is actually tearing her apart, is ridiculous. You are a fucking company. Be the adult in this conversation.
Blog I am talking about
Click to read more in case they take it down:
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I would have to disagree. The publishers and the authors have the...
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The Gods Series ~ Perun, The Slavic God of Thunder...
Often compared to Thor of the Norse mythological world, Perun was considered the highest of all gods and was one of Svarog’s three sons. Perun was seen to be the creator and master of rain, lightning, and thunder (and anything that had to do with hurricanes and storms), Perun’s name is even based off the old Indo-European root “parg” meaning ‘to strike’, much like lightning would. In fact, the...
Pre-Christian Eastern Slavic Reflections on Nature...
What follows is a simple account of how, in earlier times, the Eastern Slavs, particularly the pre-Christian Russians, interacted with nature. Pre-Christian slavic religion was mainly based on nature worship. Fire, Earth and Water figured prominently in its beliefs and ritual practices. The forces of nature were personified, feared, and revered, and the Slavs developed a whole pantheon of gods and...
forgottengrave-deactivated20120 asked: I just love your new layout and everything! It's so easy to look at and easy to find things. :D -Merry
silasdark asked: Hey, S.D. Here, i ran Tree of Arcadia. I'm glad to see that it looks like the new blog is kicking off pretty well. :) Anyways, I wish you best of luck! Happy to follow, as always! <3
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The Goddess Series ~ Aphrodite →
Comish - Aphrodite Artwork by Julia A. Wright
I Heart Paganism’s Goddess Series
Aphrodite
The Goddess of Love, Beauty and Sexuality
By Jeremy J. Baer
One of the principle goddesses from the Near East was known in the Babylonian pantheon as Ishtar, and to the Phoenician peoples as Astarte. This goddess par excellence was responsible for the fertility of the earth and the sexuality of...
