keeper of the secrets

‘Raven’s lesson is to walk without fear even if the way is not clear…trust your intuition to guide you.’ As it is with all original people history is recorded through verbal stories. I love the tales from Native American culture because they add to the spirit and mystery of the animals that I […] via keeper … Continue reading keeper of the secrets

Phoenix

The Phoenix represents: rebirth, reincarnation, new beginnings, courage, adaptation, high virtue, grace, power, prosperity, strength, peace, purity and life. Element: Fire Planet: Sun The phoenix is a mythical, sacred fire bird that can be found in the mythologies of the Arabian, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, Turks, and Indians. It is described as a bird … Continue reading Phoenix

Owl and Samhain

On Samhain the barrier between the physical and spiritual world is thin and pliable. Appropriate to the Samhain Sabbat is the owl, whose symbolic meaning across cultures revolves around guardianship of the underworld and protection of the dead. Celtic, Egyptian, Aztec, Mayan, Persian and Hindu cultures all regard the owl as the ruler of the night … Continue reading Owl and Samhain

Mythological Creature of Mabon — The Sphinx

There are three types of sphinx. The androsphinx, the typical lion with a human face/head The criosphinx, a ram-headed lion. The hierocosphonx has the body of a lion and the head of a hawk. When the Egyptian sphinx was portrayed as a female it symbolized Isis and/or the reigning queen. The Egyptian androsphinx is a … Continue reading Mythological Creature of Mabon — The Sphinx

Birds: Our Spiritual and Magical Allies

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY SANDRA KYNES POSTED UNDER PAGAN Because birds seem so common and exist everywhere, we often take them for granted and even consider them part of the landscape. However, these wonderful creatures can provide us with a simple yet powerful way to stay in tune with the natural world and its … Continue reading Birds: Our Spiritual and Magical Allies