(continuing from the previous blog, in honor of the season) How did the Christmas tree develop? Here is a brief rundown of its history: We can thank Germany for giving us the Christmas tree.According to one legend St. Boniface encountered pagans preparing a sacrifice at an oak tree dedicated to the god Donar/Thor. He tookContinue reading “History of the Christmas Tree”
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The Holiday Season
Are you ready for Saturnalia? The Winter Solstice? Christmas? In brief:Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honor of the god Saturn, held December 17th in the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through to December 23rd. By the fourth century A.D., Western Christian churches settled on celebrating Christmas on December 25th,Continue reading “The Holiday Season”
Ancestors
We have crossed the threshold and now dwell in the dark half of the year. The”spooky” season is here, and we believe the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Halloween, or, for some Samhain, is just around the corner. During this time, there is much talk, also pressure about honoring our ancestors. ItContinue reading “Ancestors”
Did I Block You? Get Over It!
I don’t understand why some people can’t move forward after being blocked from an online “friend’s” social media. Seriously, get over it! Rarely do I feel the need to block someone I am in contact with through social media. For the times I had to perform such action, the decision to do so was notContinue reading “Did I Block You? Get Over It!”
Synchronicities
The Devil, his demons, and spirits, often respond through synchronicities. More than not, coincidences are not the haphazard they appear to be. The universal mind, personified by Satanic Witches as the voices of the Master and the Lady, constantly offer guidance and presents opportunities. When these messages are acknowledged, wonderful events can unfold. But, whenContinue reading “Synchronicities”
Veiling
Veiling is a practice among various peoples; it is one of the earliest mystical traditions. Over recent years a new movement of “veiling” within the eclectic world of modern witchcraft and paganism has drawn numerous adherents. This implementation, quite interestingly, has also begun to catch on with some practitioners of Devotional Satanism. In some traditionsContinue reading “Veiling”
Conscious Breathing
Any successful manifestation requires a clear vision. Whether this creation is accomplished with visual tools such as photographs, vison boards, or by constructing and expanding upon a well-honed internal vision, the foundations must be a clearly defined concept. Too often we are pulled in many varying directions or have lost our focus and connection withContinue reading “Conscious Breathing”