Northern Arizona Pagans and Heathens

If you've come to our events or talked to me, Crow, in person you might have heard me mention, "Or-glav-uh" which is spelled "Urglaawe." This is a very fascinating branch of Heathenry associated with the "Pennsylvania Dutch" or correctly known as the Pennsylvania German Speaking people.  Most people stop me at this point and say, "but they are hard core Christians." True, BUT they have a large and longstanding oral tradition within the magical and healing practices of Braucherei and Hexerei.  I would describe this much like I do Catholics, scratch away at the foundation of Catholicism, and you'll find some good ol' fashioned Paganism. This post was meant as as a tasty tidbit and to learn more you should go to the Urglaawe blog  

  Wiccan Beltain 2021 (Scroll to the bottom for commentary) At some point during the day clean the ashes from the fire pit, explaining, it was traditional to douse all the fires in the house and clean out the hearth. In many households, this might be the only day of the year the fire was allowed to go out completely. Flames from the Beltain bonfires were then taken home to relight the fires in each family hearth. Set up and tie the ribbons to the “stick” and get it ready for the dance Light the fire in the fire pits the following wood will be used: Birch - was signified as the first tree/Birth tree of the forest and is considered sacred Willow - The Willow tree is associated with the Moon, Water, the Goddess, and all that is feminine. The Willow will teach us about our feminine aspects. Oak - oak being sacred to Zeus, Jupiter, Dagda, Perun and Thor Burning some will help us contact with the spirit world. ·        Using a mirror or a mag...