Redefining ‘Huckabee’
Remember when columnist Dan Savage was able to "redefine" 'Santorum' for us? Afterwards the 'frothy mix' was all in a tizzy trying to get Google to not link to the numerous blogs and websites that [...]
Workshops from Templefest 2015
I had promised those who attended my workshops at Templefest this year that I would provide handouts, and because I only collected email addresses at one of them I have decided just to make them [...]
Emerging from the Chrysalis: Coph Nia 2015
From time to time I am hired to teach at various Pagan events. This is an opportunity for me to speak to those aspects of my own practice that I believe hold value for others, such [...]
The Love of Kings
Today seems like an appropriate day to celebrate artistically with something akin to a same-sex marriage. I have been tinkering around with making one of my poems into a song for awhile, and I came [...]
Initiation announcement: Sphinx
Let it be known that yesterday, with Crow, Josh, and Zann assisting, I initiated Aaron "Sphinx" Capps into the inner circle of the Fae and he is now a fully consecrated Faery initiate and witch. [...]
Initiation announcement: Christopher Blackthorn
Let it be known that on this day, Wednesday, June 17th, 2015, by my hand and in the presence of the Old Ones, and with Chas, "Night Shade", Aurora, and Lynx assisting, I initiated Christopher [...]
Initiation announcement: Lynx
This is beginning to be a theme! But then again, who *doesn't* love a June wedding? Today, with "Night Shade", Chas, and Heather assisting, I had the honor of initiating Lynx into the inner circle [...]
Initiation announcement: Aurora Rose
I am so happy to announce that earlier today, by my hand and with Chas and Night Shade assisting, Heather King (Aurora Rose) was initiated into the inner circle of the Faery priesthood and she [...]
Custom sigil work
One of the apsects of my magical practice that I enjoy most is the art of making sigils and I am happy to now be offering this special service to the public. A sigil is [...]
The Pagan and St. Patrick’s Day: Why I Love This Holiday
I proudly celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It's a big part of the culture in which I was raised. Growing up in Dublin, CA, there was an identification with the Irish that fit my own family's [...]
Counting My Blessings: Post-Pantheacon Thoughts
I am sitting here contemplating the many blessings I received as a result of attending yet another PantheaCon. I have been attending for more years than I care to number, and while each of them [...]
Patriarchy is not about men.
Patriarchy is not about men. It's about boys. It's about those who are stunted and who cling to a wicked lie that some people are more equal than others. Real men do not need to [...]
Think Outside the Cult
So, according to the Facebook Page for the Florida Pagan Gathering, they have dis-invited the Pagan pedophile-apoligists, Gavin & Yvonne Frost. The reason they did so, however, is not because they experienced a sudden bout [...]
Magic is real! (But don’t you dare believe in it.)
Witches and warlocks are a diverse bunch. We like to study arcane magical practices, talk to spirits, and cast spells and none of us will bat an eyelash. But it seems that once someone decides [...]
Poem: The Divine Twins
THE DIVINE TWINS By the starry light above, behold the soaring azure dove. By the darkness far beneath, the scarlet serpent bears his teeth. As each do turn to spy the other brother, enemy, [...]
New Orleans Witches’ Ball 2013
I was honored to have been asked to lead the ritual at this year's New Orleans Witches Ball. The event itself was fabulous... the costumes... the music... the food.. the dancing... the puppet show... everything [...]
A poem for Beltane…
Beltane As the sun grows hot and bright And the year-wheel slowly turns. The veil thins on Beltane night. And passion’s fire brightly burns. Arise in lust and join the dance ‘round the maypole one [...]
A Feri-Centered Review of Children of Cain
'Children of Cain: A Study of Modern Traditional Witches' by Michael Howard ©2011 Xoanon Limited Three Hands Press ‘Children of Cain’ is an important book within the traditional witchcraft revival and one that is likely [...]
Holding the Center: Privilege, Pain, and Pantheacon
So many have been made aware in the past few days of the actions and controversies present at Pantheacon this year centering around gender exclusion and derogatory speech. For those who are not, I point [...]
F(a)eri(e) Goddesses of the Primal Elements (5/5)
And now I am pleased to unveil the final installment of my F(a)eri(e) Goddesses of the Primal Elements series: Sugma'ad, The Well of Stars: Sugma'ad, The Well of Stars ©2011 Storm Faerywolf The Goddesses of the Primal [...]
F(a)eri(e) Goddesses of the Primal Elements (4/5)
All hail Verr-Avna, Goddess of the Primal Earth in the North! "Verr-Avna, The Deep Well of Space" ©2011 Storm Faerywolf The Goddesses of the Primal Elements are unique Underworld forces that serve as an [...]
F(a)eri(e) Goddesses of the Elements (3/5)
This is a day later than I had originally intended, but here is my latest piece, "Heva Leviathan Tiamat, The Well of the Watery Abyss" "Heva Leviathan Tiamat, The Well of the Watery Abyss" ©2011 Storm Faerywolf [...]
Many threads within the Cord
Owning a magical and spiritual supply store has been my dream since I was a little boy. I remember always being fascinated with magic and the occult, and told my mother when I was 2 [...]
F(a)eri(e) Goddesses of the Primal Elements (2/5)
This week I am happy to unveil the 2nd installment of my Goddesses series. Hail, Tana! In Feri, Tana is the Goddess of Fire. From the Underworld she rises into the Middleworld in [...]