The Cunning woman or cunning man was a practitioner of folk magic. They were also known across England as “wise men” or “wise women”. In Cornwall they were sometimes referred to as “pellars”, those who practice expelling evil spirits.
They communed with the potent forces within the land.The cunning woman listened to the wisdom of the [...]
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When was the last time you really looked at a flower?
When was the last time you hugged a friend or a loved one?
When was the last time you had a good laugh?
When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing?
“We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly. . [...]
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The emerald is a power stone, which helps to balance the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies, neutralizing any energy blockages in the fourth Chakra area.
I often use a raw emerald stone for opening or activating the Heart Chakra, and also use it to balance and protect the Heart Chakra.
It is an excellent stone for healers [...]
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An Act of Gratitude
“A very old man went out one day on the land beside his house, and began planting fruit trees.
A young man walked by. “What are you doing?” the young man asked. “Planting fruit trees,” the old man replied. “But you will not see fruit in your lifetime,” the youth said.
“The fruit that [...]
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“The light died in the low clouds. Falling snow drank in the dusk. Shrouded in silence, the branches wrapped me in their peace. When the boundaries were erased, once again the wonder: that I exist.” – Dag Hammarskjold
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Nearly two thirds of the world’s population – pray with beads.
Each bead counted is an individual prayer or mantra, and the repetition of prayers and mantras is meant to facilitate complete focus on the prayer or mantra itself. For many people prayer beads have symbolized the commitment and connection to a spiritual life.
We may wear [...]
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In Scotland February is known as Wolf month and although the days are cold and dreary there are small signs of new life appearing across the country side as birds began to build their nests and ewes birth their lambs.
As the Cailleach, Old woman of Winter exhales her final icy breath, all will be transformed [...]
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Medicine Red Owl – Mixed Media – 8 x 12 inches
Two Wolves – The parable of two wolves is an old Cherokee Indian story.
An old Cherokee was teaching his young grandson one of life’s most important lessons. He told the young boy the following parable:
“There is a fight going on inside each of us. It [...]
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Did you know that somewhere within two to three blocks of your home there is someone who feels desperate, helpless and unloved? Regardless of their age or circumstances they feel isolated and alone in the world.
A kind word, a helping hand or just saying hello can have a profound effect on their lives. Make a [...]
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It is the end of October and the doorway to the dark half of the year swings open. Samhain the season of frost and firelight is upon us as we light our candles for our beloved ancestors.
On this night we pray for all those who no longer walk in this world and breathe a special [...]
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