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A moment of stillness. A breath of intention. This week’s prayer: Prayer for Justice #SundayMagic #PrayerForTheWeek #GroundedLiving

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"I was once a child full of grace". This short narrative was written during a recent writing workshop. It muses on how growing older and wiser can distract us from nature's spiritual bounty /|\

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As a native Appalachian, I’ve been reflecting on the delicate balance between protecting our cultural heritage and preserving it for future generations. This post explores how we can protect our roots while embracing respectful appreciation from others. /|\

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Happy Beltane from my Community to yours. May your celebrations bring unity and harmony of spirit. /|\ #druidsky #witchsky

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This Beltane, I'm offering the gift of a solo adaptation of the ritual I wrote for our Grove's public ritual. May you all enjoy its blessings and inspiration. /|\

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Step inside Mr. Stevens' house, where every box is a time capsule and every room tells a story. Discover the beauty of a life well-lived and the memories that fill a house made of cardboard.

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Wizards, Warmth, and the Awen (Bitter Winter Part 4) The narrative reflects on a childhood spent in a mystical Wizard house and experiences during significant blizzards, highlighting themes of community resilience and magic. Through personal anecdotes, the author explores trauma, self-worth, and…

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Births, Blizzards, and Biscuits (Bitter Winter Part 3) The author reflects on their birth during a blizzard that delayed their arrival, symbolizing resilience and the strength of their mother and ancestral women. They honor their family's challenges and legacies, particularly their grandmother's…

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Cold & Shadow (Bitter Winter Part 1) The series shares personal stories and cultural anecdotes from the author's experiences at a Druid Gathering in Louisiana, reflecting on themes of healing and shadow work amid life's challenges. The author emphasizes the importance of confronting darkness,…

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Death & Dirt (Bitter Winter Part 2) The narrative reflects on Appalachian heritage, emphasizing the deep connection between the people and the land. It recounts the author's family's history of sustainable living, healing traditions, and the cycle of death and regeneration in nature. The story…

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In these times of great adversity, let us not be silent. Let us raise our voices in prayer and in action. Let us not forget the Druid call to uphold Justice. In the spirit of my grandmothers, I offer 'the praying of Psalms'. May it bring protection to those in need. /|\ #druidsky #witchsky

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Fueled by fire; we keen for the dying world. We cast our voices to the heavens and wait for the returning vibrations of renewal. Never forget that you are holy. The land above, below and around you is sacred. (Repost fom 2023 Part 1/2) /|\

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Folk Magic is a simple system of magic that is complicated by its diversity and the ways in which it has been portrayed throughout history. In this post, I talk about what Folk Magic is to me and how it intersects with my culture. /|\

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Happy Imbolc! Brighid wasn't just the Goddess of Hearth and Home, she was also the goddess of blacksmithing. May you find a sense of belonging wherever you sit. May your iron never crack. And may you be nourished even when the fields are bleak. #DruidSky #Imbolc #Pagan #WitchSky #Brigid

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"I realized that the spirit of the church never left me. I left home looking for the things that flow within me. I entered the Ovate Grade just to find that tney were right where I left them...in the still center of my being" /|\ Ashley Rodriguez (On becoming an Ovate) [Part 1/2] #druidsky #obod

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Happy Imbolc everyone /|\

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Imbolc Music I love the traditional Ode to Bridget sung in Irish so beautifully by lovely Blanche Rowen @blancherowen.bsky.social from her album with Mike Gulston Called The Dance goes on. Perfect for part of an Imbolc ritual /|\ #Paganmusic #Druidsky #Pagansky #Occultsky #OBODsky #Imbolc

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The most magical things are gifted by Land, Sea and Sky. Today's blessing came from the sky. Nearly a foot of snow in #Louisiana is something I never expected to see. This mountain mama is feeling at home, again. /|\

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Like stories? Interested in stories from Ghana? Watch my presentation of Origin stories from the Volta Region with the International Society of Mythology on January 28. www.ismythology.com

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introduce yourself with one book 📕 one film 🎬 one album 💿 one show 📺 #booksky #filmsky #druidsky #musicsky

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Mermaids in Welsh folklore were known and feared for their ability to curse. Men, and even entire towns who wronged a mermaid would suffer at the hands of their powerful curses. According to one folk tale from North Wales a mermaid once cursed the entire town of Conwy.

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Children of the Bride, Tenders of the flame, We call to you, Hearken to her name! Make your heart your hearth so true, Bravely welcome others in. Feel the spark inside you rise, Celebrate the warmth as winter ends /|\ #druidsky #witchsky #imbolc is near!

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When the day has been long, I remember that creativity exists in the marrow of of all things...and I feel at peace. May inspiration be with you, always. /|\ #druidsky

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#Rewilding is reconnecting human society within Nature - we are part of the ecosystem

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/|\ #herbs #druid practicalselfreliance.com/herbal-immun...

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In 2025, U.S. will begin a new presidential term with the start of an openly authoritarian administration. We face a government of billionaires, con artists, & white supremacists who are enriching themselves while dividing and attacking our communities. They unite to divide. We must unite to rise.

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