Many pagan practitioners have sacred places where they connect with the divine. It might be an ancient sacred site, a special spot in nature, or even a covenstead. But the reality is that for most of us, the majority of our magickal working and worship occurs in our homes. As Azrael Arynn K shares in …
Long-time readers of this blog likely recall a previous blogger Roki the rabbit. Roki supported the recording of Seasons, the Crow Women’s third album, because like most bands, we gravitated toward holding band practice at the drummer’s house. Sadly, Roki crossed the rainbow bridge in September 2020, leaving a huge bunny-filled hole in her household …
Lughnassadh (Lammas) is, among other things, a celebration of the Celtic god Lugh (also Lleu or Lugus), the god of nobility. Lugh was both a warrior and a craftsman (ah, the heart of a warrior, soul of an artist), and is well known for his many, many talents. He is often called Lugh “of the …
The roots of connection between social justice and music run deep. Music has a unique power not only to tap into a deep emotional state, but also share that state with an entire group of people. It is both evocative and connecting, making it a perfect medium for social justice. A Brief History of Social …
Recently I had the honor of teaching a class on trickster deities for Ardantane School of Paganism. Of course, as a Kreauwomun (Crow Woman), I have a natural draw to tricksters. And, of course, as a Crowwomin, I had to include trickster songs in the workshop. This was not as easy a task as I …
Summer Solstice. Midsummer. Litha. Alban Heflin. Feast of the Sun. Sonnenwende. Thing-Tide. By whatever name you know it, ’tis the season to celebrate the sun! The Summer Solstice has been celebrated for millennia all over the world. So, chances are, you know at least a bit about it. But how much do you really know? …
Spring is the time of fairies. Okay, every time is the time of fairies, they’d have me remind you. But spring is a time when those of us inhabiting the mortal world can most easily see their effects. And as liminal creatures, fairies are certainly comfortable in the spring, the transition time between the cold gray winter, …
I first experienced the Crow Women in concert at a Dragonfest in Colorado around 2005 or thereabouts. I must have been coming from a workshop, because I arrived near the end, just in time to catch the encore. If you’ve been to a Crow Women concert, you recognize the spectacle. An array of lovely ladies, …
Here’s a Crow Quiz just for you! You’ve listened to the Crow Women albums. You read the Crow Women blogs. Perhaps you’ve imagined yourself as a Crow Woman. But which Crow? Or should I say, Witch Crow? From the studio that brought you such august quizzes as “Which Harry Potter character are you?” “Which Friend …
Why a wildfire ritual? Because it’s summer again, and here in the western US, that often means wildfire season. Living in a wildfire zone gives one a different perspective on fire. As pagans, we tend to work with fire as the candle, the match, the bonfire. We experience the fire as purifying and transforming. But …
