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The shrine of the Cailleach and Beltain

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Each year, in one of the most remote areas of Scotland, a family of stones are brought out of the house in the spring and returned to the house for the winter. The tradition stretches back thousands of years and the site is believed to be the only surviving shrine to the Celtic goddess Cailleach. . Often described as the most beautiful Scottish Glen, Glen Lyon runs for 55 km making it the longest enclosed valley in Scotland. The area is known for its mountain scenery and, although lying in the Perth and Kinross region in central Scotland, it is actually one of the most remote parts of the country. . The legacies of Scotland's ancient Celtic past have survived right up to modern times in this area largely due to its remoteness. Glen Lyon is one of the richest archaeological sites in Scotland and the original Gaelic name of the valley -Gleann Lìomhann- translates as "valley of Lugh", after the Sun God in Celtic mythology. Note, the above is not my writing but you can read t...

Ostara Meet-Up... Some Thoughts on Wicca

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Piggy speaking: I was a teacher for almost twenty years for the community colleges, I taught computer networking and repair.  I'm a very practical person and book learning is useful but only useful to a certain point. This brings us to Wicca, I am an Alexandrian Wiccan initiate, I was with an actual formal coven for awhile. I have studied the Kabbalah extensively, and from about the 13th century to 19th century occultism, Western magical traditions, Golden Dawn, a little bit of the Thelema. Has anyone practiced in a group setting? Most said No Kind of what I wanted to bring up with you guys and see if there was any interest in it before I invest my time, is an actual formalized working. Wicca is a mystery tradition, it's not meant for public consumption, it's not meant for public ritual. Wiccan rituals are intimate, you get to know the people in the circle. Unfortunately alot of what I see of Paganism has been commercialized, you pick up a book and it's about spells and...