by Sue Wagner Just as the wise women of the past looked to animals and the natural world for messages from spirit, so too do we carry this tradition into the present. For me, 2013 was the transformative year that united me with the birds—our prophetic messengers—and for the first time in my life I…
by Margo Wolfe Many women are now going through confrontation. If you are part of the Sisterhood of Avalon or picked up a copy of Avalon Within and are following through, you understand the implications of this part of life. Confrontation is an emotional, sometimes physical manifestation of seeing shadow, a Jungian concept of facing…
By Jhenah Telyndru Although occurring in the same season as the Mari Lwyd traditions, the Hunting of the Wren -Hela’r Dryw – is a separate custom which appears to be more straightforward when it comes to revealing its ancient roots. There are two distinct phases of the practice: the hunt itself and the subsequent parading…
By: Aelwyn We equate wisdom with age—experience. There is something slippery about this. A woman’s wisdom can arise at any age. We slip into and out of it in moments of grace—listening to a deeper, Sovereign voice within us. We all, men, women, children of all ages, have the ability to be wise. Who…
by Lori F. “How am I supposed to heal? How do I make these deep wounds, these horrible losses I have suffered, fade from memory and spirit?” As I stand in a circle of women, their voices rising and fading in endless tones of healing and love, these words come to my mind. Words…
By Kae Lea Day Tattoos have been around for almost as long as humans have been communicating. Is a tattoo a fashion statement? Is it even a pagan fashion statement? Well let’s look at some of the history of tattoos , then hear some stories from sisters about their tattoos and what they mean to…
By Kate Brunner I am not a boy-mom. As much as I wish I was, I am just not. I gave birth to three wondrous little things; first, a girl and then later, boy-girl twins. I have a son, but even after seven years of shared life, he remains, in so many ways, a complete…
By Kae Lea Day In the Oxford Dictionary of English: Cloak n 1 a sleeveless outdoor over garment that hangs loosely from the shoulders. – Sometime serving to hide or disguise something: preparations had taken place under a cloak of secrecy . 2 (cloaks) British a cloakroom. v. [with obj.] Dress in a cloak: they…
Meeting Animal Guides: The Owl of Cwm Cawlwyd with SharonLynn As with the Stag of Rhedynvre (see the Calan Gaeaf 2010 issue of The Tor Stone), we meet the Owl of Cwm Cawlwyd in the tale of Culhwch and Olwen. The knights of Arthur are seeking Mabon, son of Modron. They first meet the…
Pagan Fashion: Up-cycling, Reusing, Renewing By Kae Lea Spring is here and kicking! You’re going through your closet trying to figure out what to donate, what to keep, and what just needs to be thrown out. Well, instead of throwing items out how about up-cycling it or finding a new way to use it….