Some folks who have celebrated Yuletide with us may have been surprised to see we also sing carols at this seasonal gathering and may be wondering, “What’s that about?” Happy to bring a different perspective if you are open to hearing one. This delves into how we in our Ced Tradition understand our Craft and
At our Yuletide gathering this year, we were rudely interrupted by an unruly gathering of colourful characters. Namely herself, the Mari Lwyd and her gang of miscreants! And what otherwise should have been a moment of sacred reverence, as we sipped our wassail and sang our songs, was turned into chaos and misrule! Of course,
It was a cool, rainy autumn day in southeast Ohio. The county road cut through slate hillsides – and was clear of traffic most of the way. On a recent trip to Ohio I decided to make a detour and visit Serpent Mound, the largest effigy mound in the world (at least that’s what the sign says)… Since
The Care and Feeding of SpiritsBy Egret ap Ced Like any creature you would welcome into your home, animal spirits like to be fed. While it’s not essential, it’s courteous, at the very least. But there is a greater purpose to feeding your animal spirits. It will strengthen your bond, empower them to work for
When we think about the tides of the seasons, how the spirit of each Sabbat waxes into our lives and wanes out, so much of the associations or practices that we read about in witchyliterature revolve around the weather patterns of Europe. As a result, when you live in southern California, what we see and
Never forget all the souls that you are. That you have been. That you will one day be. Every cell in your body is borrowed for the sake of your life. Your experiences and endeavors, your aspirations and your failures. Nearly everything you consume was recently alive, from the mighty bovine to the humble yeast.
Read this interview with our very own Griffin Ced, Virtue holder and Witch Father of the Ced Tradition, which he led alongside Dame Rita Morgan for over 20 years, and with Carrie Wolf ap Ced since Rita’s passing.
TOPAZ We usually think of topaz as yellow but it can be colorless, blue, orange, pink, purple, and brown, sometimes red. Most blue topaz is heat-treated colorless topaz. Imperial Topaz is deep orange. Ancient Greeks thought topaz brought strength. In middle ages Europe, it was said to protect from magic spells and to dispel anger.
This is my first venture into Blogging and I’m sure it’ll take a while for me to find my voice in this format, so please Do Not Adjust your Screen! We will resume normality as soon as it’s identified! Looking at the world from across the counter of the Green Man is really interesting.
MEET KAREN TATE For over two decades, Karen’s work has been fueled by her intense interest and passion for travel, comparative religions, ancient cultures, and the resurging interest in the rise of the Feminine Consciousness. www.karentate.com An independent scholar, speaker, radio show host, published author, and sacred tour organizer, Karen’s body of work blends her
