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Book Review for Old Gods New Druids

-        By Stephanie W.

“Old Gods New Druids” by Robin Herne, an author who has also written for Pagan magazines such as Pagan Dawn, is a poet and appeared in television documentaries and is a regular broadcaster for BBC Radio Suffolk.

 

This book gives us an in depth look at both the history and culture of ancient Druids and Celtic Gods, fully submerging you into their nature based paths and ideologies. It also delves into a bit of the Pagan religion, briefly going over Pagan practices and beliefs, and fits nicely into the main theme of this book.

I would have to say my most favourite things about this book is that I was not spoken to in a condescending “Better than thou” context, as many historic books do. All the information provided was written in a nice easy flow, making it extremely easy to follow on, and with more in depth information of explaining terms and certain points in history, I came out reading this book with a much better understanding of Druids and Celtic Gods.

If I were to be devil’s advocate and admit something I was not very fond of, I felt in certain chapters, there was too much information offered in such a small space. That being said, I would recommend this to be read when you can find dedicated time to read with very little to none distractions. It's almost like a television show that you need to pay attention to in order to really benefit from what is being presented to you.

My overall rating for this book is 4.5 stars. It was a great, informative and captivating read that I would recommend to not just those who specialise in Druid/Celtic history, but any who would like to increase their general knowledge for leisure purposes.

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This week's Pagan Find

We found this Wicca Starter Kit on Etsy, in the store AngelicCraftsShop

It contains some wonderful supplies, and is a very good starter kit for someone looking to start practicing the craft. 

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Reading for the Week

This week's card is taken from  The Rider Waite Tarot 

Knight of Cups

In general the knight of cups would bring the message that things are going to start going well.
You are likely to be feeling charged up and ready for action! This card often means that good news (particularly in matters of the heart) is likely to be headed your way soon!

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Nathalie Beulah

A Love Like No Other

 

Our last blog talked about Family Magick, and how incorporating that into our daily lives can provide an abundance of positive energy within the home, now I would like to incorporate Pet Magick!

Pets have been incorporated into families for hundreds of years, and always add that special something to a household. They have this sixth sense and can pick up things that are not always visible to the human eye. They know when we are sad, hurt, or ill and comfort us, by their own desire. Having grown up with animals, I have learned and experienced firsthand that they all had something different to offer, and their own lessons to teach. Dogs, Cats, Fish, Rodents, etc, all have their own special gift to bring into your life.

As with all living animals on this planet, we are their voice. We are here to protect, love them and compliment their energy in this precious symbiotic relationship. Though they do not speak as we do, they communicate their needs and emotions just as much as us. Some pets we have can become our familiars and so the relationship deepens and establishes more underlying meaning, and we open ourselves to more meaningful experiences with our pets.

Something I have recently been learning about are Sigils. Symbols designed to attract specific energy for a specific cause. For example, there are Sigils that can be carved or placed inside a household, designed to protect the home, or a Sigil to keep the love in a relationship abundant. Here is a Sigil designed specifically for the protection and safety of pets:

 

This can be carved in their collar, in their bed or in their food/water dish.

As you create this Sigil for your pet, focus your intent for their protection and over all well being for spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health, and believe! Have faith in this Sigil and its power will look over your pet.

By Stephanie Jane

This week's Pagan Find

We found these awesome cat collars on Etsy, in the store WhiteChambersSecretsA great way to keep our pets safe and protected is by including talismans on their collars, these Triquetra collars are perfect for just that!Bless these with protection or good health and keep your pets and familiars safe, happy and healthy.

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Reading for the Week

This week's card is taken from  The Rider Waite Tarot 

The Star

You may find that you are feeling inspired and hopeful about the future. Your positive attitude and this card are a good omen that something good is coming your way! Keep that positive attitude and outlook, it will be well worth it.

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Nathalie Beulah

We Are Family

                                                             

 

  

Some are crazy, some are dysfunctional, but there is always love. A communal acceptance of the craziness and dysfunction, love soars over and brings out the best in everyone. Family. Whether by blood or experiences in life, they're the people that are always there for you, that love you unconditionally, and accept you for who you are.

When we incorporate Magick into our homes, we are combining one of the strongest bonds with a great universal force. This kind of Magick can protect your home, your loved ones, watching over the general health and well being of everyone, as well as the energy of your home.

It can be as simple as placing a besom above your front door, hanging crystals from your windows, or spreading out rose quartz or selenite around your home, smudging your child's bedroom before they sleep, etc. There are so many little rituals that you can incorporate into your daily family life, which can easily become habits that will pass down through generations.

This is something I like to do, and resonates with me quite well, and I will do this whenever there are arguments or disagreements. It is called the “Ho'oponopono Mantra “, and is easy to remember, and can help raise vibrations to a level of self healing and forgiveness.

What you will need :

A fresh sage stick (can be any kind you prefer to use)

A shell or bowl (to catch the ashes)

A quartz crystal that has been smudged (fairly decent sized)

Invite your partner and children to participate!

Gather your family into the room in which is spent the most time in together,

all sit in a circle, and light your sage and place the quartz in the middle.

Invite your family to all close their eyes and to really attune themselves with how they are feeling.

As eyes begin to open, pass the smudge stick around and let everyone smudge

themselves, while reciting this short prayer:

"I am sorry, please forgive me, I love you and I thank you"

Family Magick is powerful, and if practiced on a regular basis, you will begin to feel the amazing changes within yourself and your family!

-By Stephanie Jane

This week's Pagan Find

We found this beautiful small, white sage smudge kit Etsy, in the store Kiliama

Not only is it affordable, but we believe that sage smudge kits are a must have for every witch's Magickal kit.

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Reading for the Week

This week's card is taken from  The Rider Waite Tarot 

Seven of Cups

You may find that at the moment, you have taken off more than you can shew and that you are simply doing too much... and not very well either.

It may be time to clear your plate a little. Prioritize what is important, stop doing what isn't, and don't take on anything more at this time.

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Nathalie Beulah