The thoughts of a folklore witchcraft practitioner.

Hello Everyone. It is coming to one of my favourite times of year and that is the festival of Beltane. Opposite to Samhain on the wheel, the fire festival of fun, fertility, unity and love is again a favourite among pagans. Whether it be a visit to the fire festival in Edinburgh or to see the dragons of Glastonbury to a private coven ritual, Beltane marks the start of summer and camps and the chance to travel and meet likeminded people from all over the country. Maypoles and maidens the Horned God and the Goddess in union, Morris dancers and again a favourite of mine the oss are just a few of the staple parts of a good Beltane festival but where did most of these traditions come from? It is believed that if you greet the sun on May day at sunrise that you would have good luck and that your year would be bountiful and fortuitous. Many traditions stem back centuries and have been thwarted by puritans and religion but have come back as tradition rather than related to paganism....

Hello Everyone, Well after being in my cave with no inspiration through Imbolc I have returned with a lovely blog for all to read.  Being involved in public rituals on the Sabbats has opened my eyes to many wondrous things and beautiful people , yet with spring comes a re-awakening in my heart to share information with you all again after a small hiatus and busy with the small business of incense making. It is here, the birds are singing mating calls and the leaves are appearing on the trees with the yellows and oranges of daffodils along the roads. Spring has sprung and thoughts of Eostre and lady spring are with us all. We find ourselves planning for the summer and Beltane. A favourite Sabbat among many of us as it marks the start of the summer months. Therefore I want to write about many different experiences I have had at many different open rituals and talk about The Witches compass. This blog is not saying what is right but is just to give those who may find ...