“I’m a magical tool maker.” That’s what I say when people ask me what I do, usually in conversations about hobbies or crafts. It tends to stop things for a moment. My muggle friends or coworkers look at me like I’ve grown a second head. Sometimes they laugh, sometimes they nod politely, unsure whether I’m […]
On the Ides of Feb, namely February 14th, there was an old pagan forerunner to Valentines Day! Of course this has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day, we are told. No, that comes from Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who defied Emperor Claudius II by marrying star-crossed lovers in secret. Yeah sure, when you can’t
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Today, there is little need to change a textile’s color. If you want something in a certain color, you just buy it in that color. But as a witch, I’ve found plant dyes to be a powerful ritual and spell crafting element. The way I see it, this is because throughout the year on solstices
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In the animistic world of the Ced Tradition Witchcraft, everything has a Spirit. This is also true of the Tarot. It is the Spirits that we develop relationships with, using what the old world called ‘the Sight’ or the ‘Gifts’. Formula readings of what the cards mean, or pulling from a book, will only get
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With contribution from Griffin Ced As the wheel turns gradually toward light, the days grow longer. But the natural world is quiet and restful. Seeds slumber beneath cold soil, and animals make use of their Autumn gorging. The rush of the holiday season has calmed, and we sigh back into our routines. The Imbolc tide
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In the Ced Tradition, we have a different approach to Numbers, their qualities and identities, and how they work when put together. For old school Numerologists, this approach may be radical, perhaps even shocking. But let me present a different perspective, a Ced perspective. The very core of the Ced Tradition as a whole, is in how it works within a cosmos of Spirit.
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Animal spirits can make exceptional allies. If you’re new to working with remains, it can be difficult to determine where to begin. The most important strategy to working with animal spirits is to trust your sight. If you’re still exploring your sight, I’m going to offer some starting points. If you have access to a
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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
Carols? But Aren’t We Pagans? A Witch’s Take on Yule, Christmas, and Ancestral Tradition Read More »
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
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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
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