Pagan Vow Wedding

Yule occurs on the Winter Solstice, tucked neatly between Hanukkah and Christmas. Winter Solstice, believe it or not, is when the balance shifts again between light and dark. Though the days prior to Yule have been growing steadily shorter, after Yule they will slowly begin to lengthen as we march back along the cycle to the Summer Solstice. (In my area, we dont really start to notice the increased light until closer to Imbolc.) At this point on the Wheel, the Oak King will slay the Holly King, turning the cycle back towards the warmer days that are s

This is the earliest appearance of the fall of angels from Heaven, and such being taught witchcraft to the people:

Chapter 8:3 were led astray, and became corrupt in their ways. Semjaza taught enchantments, and root cuttings, Armarus the resolving of enchantments, Baraqijal astrology, Kababel the constellations, Ezeqael the knowledge of the clouds, Araqiel the signs of the earth, Shamsiel the signs of the sun, and Sariel the course of the moon. And as men perished, th

While Beltane IS a fertility holiday, dont get the impression that all we do on this holiday is, uhm, frolic in the woods. Beltane is the third Sabbat on the Wheel, starting with Imbolc. It is also the last of the Spring fertility festivals. At Imbolc, Winters hold starts to recede the snow melts, the early flowers begin peeking up, and many animals begin preparing for mating season. Its a time of hope for future warmth. At Ostara, we can now begin planting our seeds. The days are warming, though the nights may still be chilly. Birds are nesting, and buds begin appearing on the trees. We can fully celebrat

Dominic Gabriel Bryans
On January 26 this year, I was able to present to the world my youngest son. My fiancee and are are proud to say that we are the new parents of Dominic Gabriel Bryans. Son of Edward M. Bryans 2nd, and Heather M. Jacobs. He was also greeted by his older brother of 3 years Edward M. Bryans 3rd. WE hope that we will ab able to b.

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Fair Weather Wicca
A group I work with occasionally had planned a weekend campout and ritual at a local Pagan-friendly retreat, but unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to a forecast of low temperatures, rain, and sleet. Far be it for me to question the fortitude of my friends for deciding against a little cold-weather camping, but by gods,.