RSS 2.0 FeedIn the Kitchen; Recipes for Midwinter
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
In the Kitchen includes Recipes from myself "Ariana" and from my families Cookbook, as well as Recipes from Anna Franklin, sources are listed.
Lupercus ~ 2 February
Lupercus is the festival that is sacred to the honour and veneration of the Golden Wolf, the wolf of healing, life, death, fertility and marriage. During the feast we are coming into the rebirth and reawakening of the Solar God Apollo in his youth when he is known as Sol Invictus the healing God . In ancient times healing was performed at certain times of the year and done so within the caves of the mountains as to connect with the Underworld and fire as this was the form of not only transformation but of purging and purification from all malefic natures of ailments.
Also during this time we prepare feasts for the Feast day of Lupercalia which is celebrated from the 13th of February - 15th of February. The She Wolf was the mother, she nourished, nurtured and protected her children as well as brought healing to the land with her mother's milk.
The Golden Wolf is a she wolf, the protector of children the mother of the wild and all nature, the guardian, the watcher the guide to all things we seek. During this time we focus on works of healing and preparing the lands for Apollo's, Sol Invictus's return from his home in the farthest of northern regions.
There is a quote in which is found on the Pillars of Delphi "Know Thyself, Nothing in Excess". When we work with the wolf we work on self and we learn the inner most hidden secrets in order to truly know oneself and to understand that in all things there must be a balance.
Moreover, in Wicca they too honour this day known as Imbolc, Imbolg, Oimelg which comes from the Celtic lands which translated means, "Yews milk" or milk of the cow in which is returned as fertility to the lands and to the nourishment of the body as well as the Earth. It is also known as Mid-winter as we are still in the time of the Black Months.
Astrologically it is the time of Aquarius coming into Pisces which is ruled by Saturn & Jupiter traditionally, and it is at the ending of life to prepare for new life as we entrée into the arrival of the Spring Equinox which arrives in the sign of Aries.
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Cover Story
Hymn to Pan
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Pan (Greek Πάν, genitive Πανός), in Greek religion and mythology, is the companion of the nymphs,[1] god of shepherds and flocks, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music.
Ritual Etiquette and Preparation
Sat, Jul 25, 2009
Being properly prepared both physical and mentially is extremely important when going into Ritual, be it Public or Private. Crafters of the Wise take seriously the Codes and Etiquette as well as preparation prior to entreé into Circle, improper preparation can not only be Dangerous to you, but to those who you are in Circle with at the time.
Featured Stories
In My Magic Garden
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
In My Magic Garden is one of our first artist submissions. Please enjoy Carol's work and visit her website ot view more of her work.
The Druids
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
The Druids are the Celtic Mages and known around the world, they were and are teachers of how to work with the land as well as Wise Men who were the Spiritual Leaders of the Clans and Communities in the Celtic Lands. Today, Druids are still somewhat of a secret group but can be found.
THE ART OF SELF LOVE
Sun, Jan 24, 2010
One's personal journey to gain her own self love. Art is LoveofSouls by Andrew Gonzales, http://www.sublimatrix.com/
The Pendulum Swing, Deity Concepts, and Esoteric History:
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Until the 1940s, most Occultists in England worked with (at least outwardly) the Cabalistic pantheon. The female aspects of G-D were honored, but were seen as largely facets of the Mystery of that No Thing. Most of the magical orders at the time were also either misogynistic or biased to receiving only male initiates. (Though, Co-Masonry, the Theosophical Society, and the Golden Dawn changed that bias).
CINNAMON, CARDAMOM & NUTMEG
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
Spices are one of the best sources of natural healing for reducing fevers, assisting in helping with heart conditions, and more.
Lead Stories
Imbolc, (Saint) Brighid’s Day, Candlemas and Groundhog Day: history and relationship
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
The very first animal weather prognosticator may not have been a groundhog, a badger or even a hedgehog. It probably was a snake or a serpent. An old Scottish Gaelic proverb states:
Building a Bridge to Imbolc
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
Imbolc is a Celtic Feast in which the Mother Earth is honoured as she gives birth once again to the Sun God. It is a time of nourishment, healing, and preparation for the coming Spring. Celebrated on the 2nd of February. Art by Jessica Galbreth
For Hestia our Forgotten Mother
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
HESTIA was the virgin goddess of the hearth (both private and municipal) and the home. As the goddess of the family hearth she also presided over the cooking of bread and the preparation of the family meal. Hestia was also the goddess of the sacrificial flame and received a share of every sacrifice to the gods. The cooking of the communal feast of sacrificial meat was naturally a part of her domain.
Dance of the Graces
