While in Avebury I checked out the West Kennet Long Barrow, a 5.5 thousand-year-old tomb. It was undeniably a place built for the dead; it was still, silent, void. It was extremely comforting. I could feel my god, the Lord of Death and the Beyond. Stern, quiet, loving, embracing. As a Witch, I don't fear …
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Avebury
I've been exploring Avebury the last few days. I'm fortunate enough to be staying in Avebury proper, in the middle of the stones. For those who aren't familiar, the area around Avebury hosts a complex of Neolithic sites, with the village of Avebury itself nestled inside a stone henge. This is the view from my …
Journey in the New Forest
Seldom have I found photos to capture the intensity of emotion that precedes them, but I think this picture comes close. This is me walking in the New Forest, in Wilverley near the Naked Man. This is where it began--modern Witchcraft. There is a real sense of peace and magic in the New Forest, and …
Candlemas and the Midwest Witch
Whether celebrating a generic Candlemas or a more culturally appropriate Imbolg, I've always had a hard time connecting with festivals at this time of year. In Wisconsin February is an inevitably cold and snowy month. Amidst the subzero temperatures it never feels right to rejoice that the earth is warming or that somewhere in Europe …
The Point Witch 