Author: A Solitary Pagan
Frigg (also called Frigga)
Frigg, also spelled Frigga, is a prominent figure in Norse mythology. She is identified as the wife of Odin, who is considered the chief of the Aesir gods. Frigg is associated with marriage, motherhood, the hearth, and the home. Additionally, sources link her to prophecy, wisdom, and the concept of fate. In Norse myths, Frigg is described as a dignified and compassionate figure, often embodying id...
Rites of Union
The Italian Rite of Union, particularly within Catholic or Christian contexts, includes a range of postures and gestures that are often observed during ceremonies. These actions are associated with various symbolic meanings and historical traditions. Standing is frequently seen during significant parts of the ceremony, such as prayers, blessings, or scripture readings. This posture is generally as...
The role of blood in witchcraft:
Blood has been associated with a significant and multifaceted role in witchcraft, both in historical contexts and in present-day practices. It is often viewed as a symbol of life, sacrifice, and a connection to spiritual realms, and has been incorporated into magical practices across various cultures and time periods. Some practitioners use their own blood in rituals, considering it a means to cha...
Stregoneria
Italian folk magic, known as “Stregoneria,” is a rich tapestry of practices, spells, and rituals deeply rooted in Italy’s diverse cultural traditions. Passed down through generations, these customs reflect the beliefs, values, and superstitions of different regions and communities, each with their own unique variations and symbolism. Stregoneria is not a single unified system, but rather a collect...
Moon spirit symbols
The study of moon spirit symbols occupies a central position within the disciplines of witchcraft and lunar magic. These symbols are imbued with profound significance, representing intuition, femininity, and the cyclical progression of existence. Manifesting in diverse forms, they possess meanings that are deeply interwoven with numerous spiritual traditions. The following is a comprehensive exami...
Lupercus
Lupercus, though not a central figure in most historical witchcraft texts, is a deity associated with fertility, wild nature, and ritual. His presence is noted in Roman mythology, particularly in contexts where the boundaries between the human and the wild blur. Themes of fertility, protection, and the untamed spirit of nature are rooted in both ancient paganism and modern witchcraft practices. In...
Native America Honouring the Roots
The history of North America includes the presence of Native American peoples long before the establishment of modern borders or the creation of maps. Archaeological evidence indicates that these communities have existed for thousands of years, developing complex societies, trade networks, and sacred sites that remain significant today. Native American nations display considerable diversity, both ...
THREE OF VISIONS (CUPS)
Even in the enchanted forest, this is a remarkable sight. What appears at first to be a rumble of aggressive bears is revealed to be quite the opposite. Bedecked with garlands of blackberry brambles, three bewitching bears are dancing together in celebration. What are they celebrating? It’s a beautiful day in the forest and they are bears! What could be better than that? They dance bear-foot...
Autumn Equinox: Entering the Portal
We are now entering the portal and the wheel is turning again. A symbol of the in-breath and out-breath, the balance between two worlds. The dark and the light. A mirror of nature’s cycles of death and rebirth. The birds are following the Sun to the South and the misty elves dance upon the Nordic lakes. The balance between the past and future might bring vulnerability, as if we are leaving somethi...
EQUINOX BLESSINGS
May your world be brought back into balance and harmony and love wrap itself into every fiber of your being on this sacred celestial day. I make peace with the shadowI make peace with the uncertaintyI make peace with letting goI make peace with the changesI make peace with my knowingI make peace with the revelationsI make peace with my unresolved feelingsI make peace with my truthI reclaim my body...
September 22nd Equinox
The September 22rd Equinox brings a turning point in the astrological year. Energy begins shifting in a new direction, guiding things to change, evolve, and grow. If we look at the astrological year, the September Equinox is the halfway point, and a time when we start making our descent through the chapter we have been working on. While we won’t reach the end of this journey until the March Equino...
EQUINOX and MABON
The term Equinox is derived from the Latin ‘Aequinoctium’ which means day of equal night (as in nocturnal) – which occurs twice a year, the Spring Equinox and the Autumn Equinox. In modern Celtic revival systems, the Autumn Equinox is also known as Mabon, which has a few possible origins. In some parts of northern Britain, the Autumn Equinox was known as ‘Ecky-thump’ which was a kind of rural slan...