Siannan's Blog (14)

Merry Samhain !

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Added by Siannan on October 29, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Wisdom of the Black Wing The Dark Goddess or Dark Mother, embodies the energy we need to become whole, to proceed towards consciousness. Her darkness, much as the earth beneath our feet, the hollowed cave or hallowed mound, speaks of her powers of dissolution, transformation… Continue

Added by Siannan on October 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Merry Autumn Equinox !

I wish you a great Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Alban Elfed !

Some people say that fall equinox celebration is not traditionnal. I don't agree with that. Some old megalith have special sun effects around September 22nd, which shows that the old ones did notice and gave some perticular meaning… Continue

Added by Siannan on September 20, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Basic Celtic Deity Types

Because today most of our exposure to mythology takes place through the literary creations of the Greeks and Romans, we're conditioned to think of it in a literary way and to demand of it a degree of internal logic and consistency which living mythological traditions usually do… Continue

Added by Siannan on June 10, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Wedding to the Land

In Celtic mythology, there is a relation between the ruler and deity, and that of the ruler and the land. The king was wedded in a sacred marriage to the goddess that was supposed to ensure the fertility of the land. Quite often in ancient religions or myths, the earth and lan… Continue

Added by Siannan on June 1, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

The Laws of Nature

I know the Laws of Nature are you, Lady. Keep me mindful that I step upon your body, with your feet, that my sorrows are your sorrows, and that a healthy priest(ess) makes all things sound. I feel your breath in the wind, and your hand in mine. Keep me sincere. Give me you… Continue

Added by Siannan on May 22, 2009 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Athena

The Greek Goddess Athena was born from Zeus' head (place of knowlege and intelligence) and she was born with a full war equipement. She is a Goddess of war, quests, but she rather uses diplomacy than weapons. To please the athenians who were looking for a patron Deity, she gave them the… Continue

Added by Siannan on May 20, 2009 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Blessing of the Soul

May you be blessed with good friends. May you learn to be a good friend to yourself. May you be able to journey to that place in your soul where there is great love, warmth, feeling and forgiveness. May this change you. May it transfigure that which is negative, di… Continue

Added by Siannan on April 18, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Brighid

You who are great inspiration Creativity runs through your veins Your fires hot and bright Are transformation Your wells deep and cold Are transformation You are the threads of life From beginning to end The cycles of life are your rhythms May I walk with your fire Ful… Continue

Added by Siannan on January 25, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Goddess of Sovereignty

Sovereignty and Ecology : A Celtic Neo-Pagan View Point by J. S. Kupperman Sovereignty[1] is the archetypal goddess of the land, and the land She rules over is usually named after Her. Thus Brigantia rules over Britain and Eriu over Ireland.[2] It is through Sovereignty that a person may become king or champion of the land. There are many aspects to Sovereignty and the implications of these aspects are important when looking at the ecological responsibilities of the human race. The most… Continue

Added by Siannan on January 3, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Traditional Irish Blessing

May the blessing of light be on you, light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine upon you and warm your heart till it glows like a great peat fire, so that the stranger may come and be warmed and also as a friend. And may the light shine out of t… Continue

Added by Siannan on January 1, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Raised Stone Dolmen, France

During the winter solstice 2008 I went to a dolmen near Janville, near Paris, France, called "Raised Stone Dolmen". It is located at the border of the forest, next to the fields. There is a strong energy around it, something magic. The place seems inhabited by faeries… Continue

Added by Siannan on December 25, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

work on Francesca De Grandis' book "Be a Goddess!"

1. As a Wiccan, how do you in your own words apply yourself as being like a scientist? If you do not believe that you are like a scientist, please state your reason(s) why, and explain yourself as best as you can. Many people (at least in France) believe that science and spirituality/relgion are incompatible. I don't think so. I believe they are just two ways and methods of seeing nature and acting on it. Science rely on rational thinking, whereas wicca uses intuition , at least… Continue

Added by Siannan on December 18, 2008 at 6:30am — 5 Comments