The Eagle on the Cliff

Am iolar i n-aill (Irish Gaelic)Om eller ih-n aisle (Phonetic) “I am the eagle on the cliff” ~ Amergin “He clasps the crag with crooked hands;Close to the sun in lonely lands,Ring’d with the azure world, he stands.The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;He watches from his mountain walls,And like a thunderbolt he falls.”~ “The Eagle”

Casting the Druid Circle

The ceremonial circle is a timeless symbol of sacred space and spiritual protection. Within Druidry, the act of casting a circle is a foundational practice that connects one with nature, harmonizes energies, and provides a haven for ritual work. The author is a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, and his work

Mjölnir

To many Norse Pagans, the pendant of Mjölnir is more than just jewelry; it’s a symbol of protection and honor; a physical sign of our strength, a beacon of power. It acts as a conduit, to the Mighty Thor, wielder of Mjölnir, protector of Midgard, and to the other Gods within our pantheon, inviting the

Goddess Rosary

In this post, we are reclaiming the Roman Catholic rosary as a tool for worshiping the Goddess in modern pagan traditions. In the Roman Catholicism, the rosary is a devout and widely practiced form of prayer, consisting of a sequence of meditations that revolve around the repetition of the Hail Mary and Our Father prayers,

Stag ~ Gaelic: Damh (Dav [like Have]) / Norse: Steggi (Stay-gee)

Perhaps the most important prey animal hunted in ancient times, the stag served as a great provider for our ancestors. His hide covered our earliest homes and provided material for clothing, his meat sustained us during the difficult winter months, and his bones were fashioned into tools both sacred and ordinary.   Celtic Symbolism: “I

The Stag of Seven Tines

Am damh seacht bean (Irish Gaelic)Om dah-v shocked be-yawn (Phonetic) “I am the stag of seven tines.” The fourth line in Amergin’s spell-poem invokes the imagery of the majestic stag, which is fast, powerful, and sexually potent. An enduring symbol of royalty, stags represent power united with grace, and authority wed with dignity and integrity.

Brighid

Brighid is the Celtic Triple Goddess of Smithcraft, Healing, and Poetry. She is connected to the elements water and fire. As a master smith, Brighid combines the awesome power of fire to forge metal and then quenches her creation in a basin of cool water. This same alchemical combination of fire water is practiced in

Origin of Ogham?

How did the Ogham script originate? In this post, I will put forward an origin theory for Ogham. Though controversial, this theory makes the most intuitive sense to me. In 1948, English poet Robert Graves published his landmark book The White Goddess, in which he linked the Welsh legend Cad Goddeu or Battle of the

The Battle of the Trees

Long before the arrival of the Celtic race on Albion’s fair shore, the children of Dôn, the Great Mother Goddess, and her consort Beli, the bright Sunlight, lived and prospered in the Kingdom of Cymru (Wales). The Goddess and the God had one daughter named Arianrhod, whose name means ‘Silver Wheel’, for her province is

What is Ogham?

Ogham, pronounced “Oh-um,” is a form of writing dating from the 4th century CE (and possibly earlier), which uses dashes or notches carved in a line into stone or wood, the number and position of which determining the letters. Each letter is representative of a native tree and is taken from the first letter of

“Trapped in a Bottle” Banishing Spell

For removing an evil presence from your home. “Evil” here refers to anything intending malicious harm against you , your family, home, etc… Materials: A rose (either wild or cultivated) , sea salted water (This can be made with sea salt added to spring water), a glass jar or bottle (wine bottles work very well

White Cedar

The needles of the White Cedar (also called Arbor Vitae) may be dried and burned as an incense to purify an area from negative thoughts and energies, and to call in protector spirits, especially the spirits of one’s ancestors. The technique is known as smudging and involves wafting of the smoke about oneself and the

Longevity Spells

Longevity Spells ***Just a sampling from the Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells. There are many more.*** Aaron’s Rod Longevity spell Aaron’s rod is the botanical nickname given to golden rod and mullein. Use either plant in this spell. Create an infusion by pouring boiling water over Aaron’s rod. Add the strained liquid to a bath to

Celtic Home Blessing

Here is a Celtic home blessing rite from Mara Freeman’s book, Kindling the Celtic Spirit. Mara is a past presider of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Celtic Home Blessing “O’ Great Goddess, I ask for your blessing on this my home, my hearth, my household.” Light a candle and place it at the