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2020-06-14T22:46:43-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Last updated on: June 14, 2020 at 10:46 pm By Cyndi Brannen

I was excited to learn about this anthology on a subject that is not discussed enough within modern witchcraft. I only recently became aware that deathwalking is not widely known as a part of witchcraft when I wrote an article about the subject as part of a series on Samhain. Read more

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2020-06-15T12:29:46-04:00

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Samhain: Healing Ancestors of Place

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 12:29 pm By Cyndi Brannen

Samhain is a time for remembering the departed, including those who lived in our homes and on our land before us. Many of the dead carried pain with them when they left this life, but often they also leave it behind in this material world. Healing these ancestors of place provides all those involved with peace. Read more

2020-06-15T12:39:38-04:00

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Hekate’s Origin

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 12:39 pm By Cyndi Brannen

While her earthly birth place may never be known, Hekate's origin story tells of her creation and powers. Written by Hesiod almost three thousand years ago, he enthusiastically details her governance over land, sea and sky while gushing about her ability to provide bounty. The veracity of Hesiod's claims has often been debated over the past century. Some authors posit that his story didn't reflect the common understanding of the times. Even that his family was somehow different in their understanding of Hekate. I like to think that they were. Then there are those academics who claim that it may not have even been Hesiod that wrote Hekate's origin story into his Theogony; that it is an early example of copying and pasting by a different writer. Read more

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2020-06-14T22:50:45-04:00

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Last updated on: June 14, 2020 at 10:50 pm By Cyndi Brannen

If there was ever a sabbat for realness, it's got to be Samhain. The emotional intensity of this time of the year brings forward so many things from the other side, including those zombies in our heads. These zombies reach out from across the veil, hungry for parts of our souls. No, Samhain, is not all fun and games, it's the time when many of us have to deal with the dead and incredible emotional intensity. Samhain can suck for those with zombies to deal with, bringing distress, grief, anxiety and depression. Read more

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2020-06-15T17:39:16-04:00

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Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 5:39 pm By Cyndi Brannen

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2020-06-15T12:54:57-04:00

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Spiritual Death Walking

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 12:54 pm By Cyndi Brannen

Whether we seek advice from departed loved ones, wish to connect to our witch ancestors or wander around the other side, the thinness of the veil can be easily pierced by botanical specialists. Death walking provides us with the opportunity to better understand the mysteries of the afterlife. Read more

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2020-06-13T15:44:34-04:00

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Great Goddesses of Magick & Mystery: Ritual for Unleashing Your Inner Witch

Last updated on: June 13, 2020 at 3:44 pm By Cyndi Brannen

Turn to the Great Goddesses of Magick and Mystery to unleash your inner witch on Samhain. Each holds the gift of one of the key powers of witchery, from animal spirit magick to working with the dead. Read more

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2020-06-15T13:45:26-04:00

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Hekate and Samhain

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 1:45 pm By Cyndi Brannen

Hekate and Samhain should go together, but most mainstream practices don't include her. However, three of her roles - as Queen of Witches, Necromancer and her ancient connection to the harvest - are highly appropriate to this day. I offer my reasons as to why Hekate has been ignored on Samhain and recommend ways to include her during the Witches' New Year. Read more

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2020-06-15T14:21:42-04:00

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Hekate’s Name

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 2:21 pm By Cyndi Brannen

If there is one type of question about Hekate I get asked more than others it's about her name. Like every aspect of my favorite goddess, her name has a fascinating and intricate history. From her origins to how we say her name today, there's loads of intrigue, but few certain answers, to be found. Read more

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2020-06-15T17:44:29-04:00

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Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 5:44 pm By Cyndi Brannen

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