Tag Archives: ritual

Ostara salt scrub

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Happy Ostara! I haven’t developed this into a full ritual yet, but here’s an idea you might try: an Ostara salt scrub. Why not try a little “spring cleaning” on your body as well as around the house? Seriously, though, … Continue reading →

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Great work is often boring, part 1: logistics

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

While cleaning, I ran across notes I’d made for a blog post some time ago, in response to someone saying “Great work is never boring.” The ideas for that have finally come together, and it’s relevant that they did so … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Deities: Eris and Weasel Wicca

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I’m going to feature some pieces and guest posts further exploring contemporary deities. If you’ve got one to suggest, please write to me at literatahurley at gmail. One of my favorite examples of a ha-ha-only-serious approach to religion is Weasel … Continue reading →

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Meditation Moment: A practical and magical skill

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

I’ve spent the last few months discussing different ways to meditate; this month I’d like to focus on why meditation is such an important skill for both practical and magical purposes. Research is revealing more and more health benefits to … Continue reading →

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Kore and the Eleusinian Mysteries: A Tarot Spread to Encounter Persephone

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

I’ve finished Level 2 of my studies with the Order of the White Moon! Here’s my goddess project for this level. It’s also in the OWM Goddess Gallery with images. The rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries centered on the worship … Continue reading →

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Lughnasadh Ritual at Sacred Circle

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I’ll be facilitating the open ritual for Lughnasadh/Lammas at Sacred Circle bookstore on Sunday starting at 5pm. I use the word “facilitating” deliberately; usually I say I’ll be leading these rituals, because usually I am. But this ritual will be … Continue reading →

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Just published! Anointed: A Devotional Anthology

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Join me in celebrating the release of Anointed: A Devotional Anthology for the Deities of the Near and Middle East, edited by Tess Dawson! This project occurred under the auspices of Bibliotheca Alexandria, a project of Neos Alexandria that fosters … Continue reading →

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Wiccan Glossary Draft: Things Wiccans read and say

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

See also: previous installments. Wiccan Rede – “An it harm none, do as ye will.” Meaning “If an action does not cause harm, it’s up to you to decide if you want to do it.” Commonly quoted as the ethical … Continue reading →

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Class on Magical Correspondences, May 7th

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Confused about correspondences? Come to this class to learn how to balance your intuitive awareness and personal preferences with established correspondences to find the best choices for magical tools such as incense, crystals, and more, depending on your personal path … Continue reading →

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Ostara Ritual

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

This is the script for the Ostara ritual that I led this evening. The actual ritual had some changes along the way, as usual, but this is a pretty good representation of it. Pre-ritual introduction: Welcome to Sacred Circle’s Ostara … Continue reading →

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