Mysterious and menacing it is. In this dark, cold time of year, a pale horse, the Mari Lwyd, appears. Since childhood, the Mari Lwyd, like other ghostly horse or hooded animal traditions and folklore, has always fascinated me. The Mari Lwyd is a wassailing Welsh folk custom celebrated from December 25th to January 6th (fromContinue reading “The Mari Lwyd”
Category Archives: Underworld
Pulled This Card For You
I pulled this card for you to contemplate over the weekend. Bats symbolize the underworld, As seen in witchcraft and most magical traditions, the underworld is a place of transition and transformation. This is where the soul goes to rest and review lessons learned. It’s also where the soul prepares for a new carnation, toContinue reading “Pulled This Card For You”
The Devil’s Familiar
Phantom black dogs are sometimes considered to be benevolent, however the most common belief is that they hold a more sinister aspect. The black dog omen, be it benevolent or malevolent, depends upon where and when the dog appears. These esoteric creatures are known to frequent crossroads and places where an execution/murder has taken place.Continue reading “The Devil’s Familiar”
Queen of Death & Darkness
The Norse goddess Hel found her home beneath the giant ash tree known in Norse mythology as the Yggdrasil. This tree connects the upper, lower, and middle worlds together, as above, so below, as within, so without. Guarded by her faithful dog Garmer, Hel rules the icy-cold of the underworld, a place called Nifelheim. AccordingContinue reading “Queen of Death & Darkness”
Kindra Ravenmoon 