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2018-01-04T14:40:15-08:00

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The Last Pagan King Of Britain: Penda Of Mercia

Last updated on: January 4, 2018 at 2:40 pm By Gwion Raven

Penda is described as 'victorious through the arts of the Devil, for he was not baptised, and never believed in God' Read more

2017-12-28T13:36:21-08:00

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The Witches Next Door – Our Five Favourite Posts Of 2017

Last updated on: December 28, 2017 at 1:36 pm By The Witches Next Door

The Witches Next Door listed our favourite blogs. A few were super well received, others, not so much. But we thought they were worth a second look. Read more

2017-12-26T08:31:42-08:00

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Winter Solstice – I Slept Through Most Of It. Am I A Bad Pagan?

Last updated on: December 26, 2017 at 8:31 am By The Witches Next Door

on the actual solstice, I slept through it and woke up late the next day. Which, I must say, was quite wonderful. Read more

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2017-12-15T22:31:22-08:00

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Spells & Blessings For Christmas Gatherings

Last updated on: December 15, 2017 at 10:31 pm By Gwion Raven

Not everyone in our family, of blood or choice, is Pagan. Here's what to say when navigating a spiritually diverse family gathering, and how to deal magickally with troublesome relatives. Read more

2017-12-07T12:51:12-08:00

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The Altar In My Office And Why It’s There

Last updated on: December 7, 2017 at 12:51 pm By Gwion Raven

Hidden between the objects are reminders to step away, appreciate beauty, and stay engaged with my body. I placed secret messages underneath a few pieces. Read more

2017-12-12T13:33:26-08:00

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Yule Traditions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Last updated on: December 12, 2017 at 1:33 pm By Gwion Raven

The Yule day was replete with feasting and drinking and carousing. I'm a huge fan of carousing. It's not done as much as it once was. Read more

2017-11-30T12:06:00-08:00

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Cernunnos: Rarely There And Ever Present

Last updated on: November 30, 2017 at 12:06 pm By Gwion Raven

what we know is that there was a mostly Gaulish deity present two thousand years ago that had antlers and liked torcs. That's pretty much it. There is no specific story associated with Cernunnos but there's speculation that he might have been a mercantile god. Read more

2017-11-18T10:19:21-08:00

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Pentacle Of Yourself: Creating Your Own Body Pentacle

Last updated on: November 18, 2017 at 10:19 am By Phoenix LeFae

Another discovery that came from working my personal pentacle was the recognition that the most important points in my witchcraft practice, were also the points that I struggled with the most. When I am out of balance, when I am not myself, when I feel “off”, it’s because one of my personal points is out of balance, out of whack, and not in alignment with my true core self. Read more

2017-11-16T14:24:07-08:00

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Should I Join A Coven? A Few Things To Consider

Last updated on: November 16, 2017 at 2:24 pm By The Witches Next Door

There are witches I am in coven with or have been in coven with that mean the world to me. We've developed trust, respect, affection and a deep love for the magic we do together. Good boundaries and clear expectations of why we exist as a coven alleviate stresses that might otherwise cause tension. Read more

Getting started in magick

2017-10-30T14:54:54-08:00

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A Samhain Feast – What’s On The Menu

Last updated on: October 30, 2017 at 2:54 pm By Gwion Raven

Here's my favourite ingredient. Add one bottle of brown ale, minus one gulp (that's for the cook!). Some folk use stout but my aunt always used the best brown ale she could find. Read more

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