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I would have said coffee, but… Weekly Recap 6/10/2024
Since we’ve spent the majority of the past week in a couple of different hotels, this question got me thinking — what’s a luxury that I always want to have with me on trips? Several things came to my mind, but I don’t think they truly qualify as answers. Allow me to give you a…
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Three? I’ve got tons… Weekly Recap 6/3/2024
There are so many books that have influenced me, where does one even begin? For starters, what if I tell you about three books that come as one? I’m talking about Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Henry Cornelius Agrippa — specifically, the version edited and annotated by Donald Tyson. Unfortunately, it’s a little pricy…
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Community Spotlight: Iya Dr. Funlayo E. Wood
Next up on the SMF Spotlight Series, Iya Dr. Funlayo E. Wood, also known as… Your Favorite Scholar-Priestess! Come and learn more about her!
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Feeling the Music: My Reluctant Experience in a Church Band
This is the story of how I wound up playing guitar for a church worship band for more than a year. Warning: This post is largely anecdotal. In order to introduce a key concept later, I’m going to tell you a really long story. Admittedly, most of the elements are completely unrelated, but I think…
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Unveiling the Carnyx: The Celtic Battle Horn on the Gundestrup Cauldron
Most people know that the Gundestrup Cauldron features a depiction of Cernunnos, but did you know there’s also an Ancient Celtic battle horn? Let’s learn more about it.
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Improve your life by reading. Weekly Update 5/13/2024
I have an announcement to make. And it’s a pretty big one. But first, let me answer this daily prompt question, which I’ll apparently be using as an elaborate setup for the thing I’ll tell you more about in the second half of this update. Don’t worry, it’ll all make sense in the end. Here…
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Nathan M. Hall, Mushrooms, and Animism – Ep. 1
Kicking off the start of Season 2 with Nathan M. Hall, a witch, animist, initiate of the Anderson Feri Tradition, and a member of the Temple of Witchcraft. In this episode, we discuss animism, mushroom talismans, musical instruments, the soul, his book, and more!
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Work a service job for a day. Weekly Recap 5/6/2024
I think every human being should be required to work some sort of service job for a short period of time. It could even be part of the requirements for high school or college graduation. Internships at tech or finance companies are great — they can help you prove your worth in a specific industry……
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Calling the Quarters: East, South, North, and West
Quarter calls are part of many Wiccan rituals, usually somewhere between the actual circle casting and calling in a deity. They take so many different shapes and forms that it’s easy for a beginner to lose track of what’s going on or forget what direction to face.
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I love camping. Weekly Recap 4/29/2024
I love camping! If you follow my blog, you’ll notice that most of my festival posts come complete with pictures of the camp that Selene and I set up each time. Our equipment has expanded over the years — at this point, we have a giant tent, a full kitchen setup, a separate pop-up sunroom…
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