Tag Archives: Libations

Personal Spiritual Practice: Past and Present

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Since I was very young, I have self-identified as a spiritual person. For me, relatedness and interconnection are at the core of spirituality. Spiritual pursuits link me to the beings of this and the other Worlds. Consequently, when I think of spiritual … Continue reading →

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Offerings at the Shrine of Dionysos

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Here is an image of Dionysos’ shrine from a tiny ritual I conducted last night in his honor. The offerings are oats, incense, flame, and Riesling. The oats are an impromptu substitute for barley, which I do not have on … Continue reading →

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“To Kneel and Kiss the Ground”: A Reflection on Service

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

The title of this post is drawn from a line within “Spring Giddiness”, a poem by the 13th century Persian mystic known as Rumi. Although written in the context of living love and divine beauty, the full line – “There … Continue reading →

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Seidhr, Hamrammr, and Other Wyrdness

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

As mentioned in previous posts, seidhr (pronounced “say-the”, according to Jenny Blain in Nine Worlds of Seid-Magic) is a Norse/Germanic shamanistic practice that many Heathen magickal practitioners are reclaiming. Seidhr has a mixed wrap. Some people view it as a … Continue reading →

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Magnolia: Sweet Inspiration

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

A powerfully beautiful Magnolia tree grows and blooms every year just outside the campus building where I spend most of my time. She is gigantic and there is a small hollow in the earth just below her with a stone … Continue reading →

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