This letter is credited to Chief Seattle. Chief Seattle (more correctly known as Seathl) was a Susquamish chief who lived on the islands of the Puget Sound. As a young warrior, Chief Seattle was known for his courage, daring and leadership. He gained control of six of the local tribes and continued the friendly relations with the … More Chief Seattle’s letter
Snakes and serpents aren’t always the easiest animals to get along with. Many people are afraid and recoil from the sight of them, even small harmless ones who could do little more damage to a person than an insect sting, but I’ve always loved them. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to … More The Serpent, The Fall, and The Reason
This is a short series of emails that I received some time ago from a concerned Christian. Because my “For Christians” page doesn’t go into a lot of detail about my personal beliefs regarding Jesus, I decided to share these emails as a way to explain that. The first email: Hi, I saw your site, … More What about Jesus?
So, I’m looking at and admiring my Gaia statue, marveling at the artistry and inspiration that Oberon Zell had when he designed her and I began thinking about the information contained in the pamphlet that came with her. Yes, twelve or so years after I adopted her, I still have the paper she came with. … More Gaia’s “tough love”
People are drawn to Witchcraft for several different reasons. It could be because it seems mysterious. They might seek out a way to rebel against conformity. Perhaps a natural affinity for nature or magic captures their minds and hearts. People that feel a deep connection to the earth, sun, moon, stars, seas, or otherworld find … More Prayers and Devotions
Light sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Everyone wants to be in the light, everyone wants to feel the light and express it and that’s great. People want to share the light. But it’s not balance. It’s not whole. It’s not complete until you acknowledge, understand, appreciate and can work with shadow as well. I don’t believe … More Light and Darkness
Magic is the movement of energy to bring about a desired effect. This energy can be drawn from natural surroundings, items such as stones, herbs, or crystals, or from within ourselves. The key to working magic successfully though, is how to move and charge this energy. How do we focus and direct something that seems … More The Purpose of Meditation in Magic
Religion is an intensely personal thing. It’s probably the most personal view an individual can hold. Because of this, even among those who follow the same religion, there may be differences. Sometimes the differences are large and quite noticeable. Other times they are small and barely significant. My own views on religion have changed through … More What do Witches believe?
What is the definition of a soul? Is there a real difference between a soul and a spirit and if so, how do we classify them? How do the two interact with our physical form? Is there a separation? I’ve had an image of something similar to a Venn Diagram in my mind for the past few … More The Soul, Balance, and Transformation
One of the things I love about being a Pagan and Witch is how it honestly feels. I can’t explain it, I just know it. In some ways, it’s probably blood-memory or ancestral. In other ways, it might just be the way that things speak to my heart. Of the ancestry I know of I … More Being a Witch
The Keeper's Path 