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Crown of Crows: A Meditative Journey Writing Fantasy
The act of writing, I believe, operates directly on our subconscious, working with symbols that hold meaning beyond our conscious understanding. When you write, you’re not just telling a story; you’re engaging in trance-work. Continue reading
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Archetypes of the Witch I: Transformer at the Edge
In my previous posts on the the Archetype of the Druid, I trace my personal journey. Literary figures (Gandalf, Merlin, Sherlock Holmes, and Hari Seldon) shaped my intuitive understanding of the kind of person I wanted to be, and (along with guidance from community and Spirit) ultimately led me to find Druidry in the modern Continue reading
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Archetype of the Druid II: Pilgrim of Renewal
My transformative journey into Druidry. Influenced by mentors and friends, I embrace community engagement through teaching, art, and spirituality. Druidry fosters transformation while acknowledging imperfections and the quest for growth. Continue reading
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Archetype of the Druid I: Encounters at the Edge of Druidry
How literature shaped my conception of the Druid. And my conception of the self. Continue reading
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Lions, Gods, and Bears, Oh My: Godhood in Lewis, Tolkien, and Beyond
Exploring godhood through the lens of storytelling and mythology. I look at Lewis’s Narnia and Tolkien’s Arda, reflecting on lion and bear symbolism: leadership, protection, and intimacy with nature. Continue reading
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Irrational Paganism?
A marvelous firestorm has broken out in the pagan blogosphere to kick off 2009 properly. A prominent pagan podcaster has left the community, throwing his hat in the atheist ring instead. Why? Was it something we said?… Well, no. It’s worse. Continue reading
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Word, Card, and Star – a journey through language, divination, and inspiration. A chronicle of my search for guidance, insight, and a connection to nature and the ancient world. Along the way, I hope to discover beauty, connection, groundedness, and a sense of wonder.
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