In this post we recount our first visit to Holy Island in Northumberland. In it, we give our impressions of the island and the sites we visited. We finish with a list some suitable places of accommodation and a review of our own personal experience of where we stayed. Lorna x We’ve always considered ourselves […]
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The article explores Gerald Gardner’s role in establishing the British religion of Wicca. A civil servant turned occultist, Gardner shaped modern witchcraft by combining ritual practices and writing foundational metaphysical texts. His work emphasised nature’s sanctity, balance between deities, and ethical beliefs, significantly impacting on contemporary paganism. Owen 1. Summary Gerald Gardner, the father of […]
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In this post, we recount our first visit to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, Cornwall. It was an unforgettable experience that deepened our understanding of witchcraft’s complex history, in particular, the persecution of British witches through the centuries. Lorna x As we’ve said elsewhere on this website, we just can’t get enough […]
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In this post, we explore the pagan roots of Easter, its connection to the spring goddess Ēostre, whose name is remembered in today’s Christian festival. Read this thought-provoking alternative to the origins of our Easter celebrations. Owen 1. A Goddess called Easter So, what’s the real story behind Easter and what on earth do Easter Eggs […]
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