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Nauthiz, Naudhiz or Niedis symbolic of a barrier or obstacle preventing us from doing something, achieving something, or going somewhere. Interpretation Nauthiz in the upright position represents an obstruction in life or a situation, and forcing our will against it will bring strife and tears. In the reversed position, Nauthiz is a warning of grief … Continue reading The Runes: Nauthiz
Among the best Runes to draw in a forecast is Wunjois or Wynn because it is connected with great happiness or success. Often it is indicative of travel associated with an achievement or success. Interpretation In its upright position Wunjois will bring great happiness to any question, situation of person. Great success is also forecast … Continue reading The Runes: Wunjois
Ansuz or Ansur represents communication and advises to listen as well as speak. Communication of some form will be important. Interpretation In the upright position, Ansuz advises that letters, phone calls and other communication will be important to the questioner. Communication is undoubtedly the key, and listening is equally important. If the questioner is bottling … Continue reading The Runes: Ansuz
Thurizas or Thorn represents the need for caution. It is advising the questioner things with care and where it is necessary to give due consideration to circumstances before acting. Interpretation Thurizas in the upright position is advising the questioner of a forthcoming opportunity, however, this opportunity must be handled with extreme care o avoid the … Continue reading The Runes: Thurizas
Ur or Uruz symbolizes challenge. It is also known as the Rune of Passage representing the end of the old and the beginning of the new. Interpretation The upright Uruz represents an interview for a new job, taking a test, or any other challenging event. Uruz symbolizes overcoming obstacles and a successful conclusion to the … Continue reading The Runes: Uruz
In the upright position, Feoh or Fehu is symbolic of assets, wealth, and possessions. Historically, it represents cattle as anyone who owned cattle would have been considered very wealthy and well to do. Interpretation Feoh in its upright position represents an increase of wealth or financial gain and bodes well for the questioner’s financial matters … Continue reading The Runes: Feoh
Beltane is not purely about fertility and the sexual act. As with all the rituals and rites within Witchcraft the sexual union carries a much deeper metaphorical and spiritual meaning. It reminds us of the principles of universal love and the union between nature and the divine. During the witch’s holy days throughout the year … Continue reading The Meaning of Beltane – 1 May
The two high sabbats within the annual cycle of seasonal celebrations are Samhain, 31 October, and Beltane, 1 May. Halfway through the Celtic year the festival of Beltane compliments Samhain in that it is the joyful balance to the darker Hallow’s. Beltane is an open-hearted and joyful celebration of life. In Pagan spirituality Beltane focuses … Continue reading The Wheel of the Year – Beltane
The element of fire has two basic magical expressions, one outward and one inward. The outward expression of fire is the power to will. For a witch this is the intent and/or desire behind an action. The expression centres around movement, action, passion, attentiveness, strength and assertion. Those naturally aligned with fire energy are well-suited … Continue reading The Power to Will
https://youtu.be/7ztIMhmlGzc Apart from the four elemental tools of witchcraft there also tools purely for ritual purposes that represent a collective of elemental energies. These tools are often reflective of a coven but can also be a spiritual tool of hedgewitches or those who work solo. Known as the grand or ritual tools they also have … Continue reading Ritual Tools
It seemed strange to be moving on after all this time. This old house had been home for so long it felt like part of me, and I was part of it...
I watched the shadows dance over her face as she walked past me and down the alley. I slipped into the darker shadows and followed her...
Benjamin was bored. His life was boring and his job was boring...
The goddess in her third aspect is the crone symbolised by the waning moon...
