In my last article, I explored the history of ancient Pagan wedding traditions and practices, examined common themes, and laid the groundwork for what I planned to cover in this article. So, if you haven't read that one yet, I recommend clicking the link here and reading through that article first before proceeding with this … Continue reading Oaths, Gifts, and Celebrations: Wedding Practices within European Pagan Culture (Pt. 2)
Author: Trebomâros Auingnos
Oaths, Gifts, and Celebrations: Wedding Practices within European Pagan Culture (Pt. 1)
Introduction In one of my previous articles, I went through what a "Pagan baptism" would look like if we were drawing information and inspiration from ancient Pagan/Polytheistic practices. In putting that article together, I became pleasantly surprised by the amount of commonality I found among the various ancient European/Indo-European cultures on the topic. So, in … Continue reading Oaths, Gifts, and Celebrations: Wedding Practices within European Pagan Culture (Pt. 1)
Virtue of Perseverance: A Personal Rant….
This article is more of a vent than anything..... I have been involved within the Pagan community, on and off, for several years now. It is filled with diverse people who are collectively adding to the overall flavor that is modern Paganism. It is also filled with people with strong personalities, opinions, crusaders, victims of … Continue reading Virtue of Perseverance: A Personal Rant….
Physical 4: Nutrition
Physical 4: Nutrition: The purpose of this course is to build on “Physical Conditioning,” from Circle 1 to lead to adjustments to the warrior’s diet, as suggested by accredited health resources. Said adjustments should be neither extreme (unless prescribed by a physician) nor temporary. The adjustments should be significant enough to make a difference but not … Continue reading Physical 4: Nutrition
Initiate Magical Practice 1
Description:This course will prepare the student for being an Initiate by having them develop a practice for doing magical work, and get them comfortable performing magical work on a regular basis. Notes About the Course:Regarding confidentiality: please do not use real names when describing any magic work you do for others. This course should be completed concurrently or after … Continue reading Initiate Magical Practice 1
Initiate Magical Theory and Techniques 1
This course will prepare the student for being an Initiate by having them learn about and experiment with various magical methods and intents. Notes About the Course:This course should be completed before or concurrently with Initiate’s Magical Practice 1. In all cases where you are to use your primary hearth culture, if you have not chosen one, please choose … Continue reading Initiate Magical Theory and Techniques 1
Lore of the Driftless: An Introduction
Introduction This is the first in a local series that is inspired by my reflections being a polytheist and Pagan in the Driftless Region. Part of the reason for starting this series is because of my personal history. I grew up in the more northern parts of the region towards Eau Claire (which is just … Continue reading Lore of the Driftless: An Introduction
Light in the Darkness: Reflections on the Most Recent Solar Eclipse
In the United States, we recently had a Solar Eclipse. I was at work and the day was overcast, but I was able to see the eclipse through the clouds for about 10 seconds or so, right at when it was at its zenith. Given the weather conditions, I consider it a win.... With that … Continue reading Light in the Darkness: Reflections on the Most Recent Solar Eclipse
Welcoming the Spring: An Introduction to My Wheel of the Year Series
Introduction When people first come to Paganism, one of the many things that they hear about is the Wheel of the Year, a framework presented by Gerald Gardner, founder of Wicca, that gives a seasonal outline for the ritual year. This framework went through modifications throughout his life and over the decades has become something of … Continue reading Welcoming the Spring: An Introduction to My Wheel of the Year Series
Initiate History of Magic 1
This course will prepare the student for being an Initiate by giving them a background in where the magic we practice in ADF comes from, and how other systems of magic may inform their own magical practice. This course must be completed before Initiate’s Magical Practice 1 and Initiate’s Magic Theory & Techniques 1. Exit … Continue reading Initiate History of Magic 1
Nemeton Dumnonantu 