Around the Cauldron · Personal Blog Project 2023

Bargaining with the Gods for Help | Onderhandelen met de Goden voor hulp

I was reminded recently of a time I bargained with the Gods. I was young, stupid, and it was complete desperation. It was near midnight, cold, clear sky. I went to visit my Great Grandmother who had passed less than 10 years prior. It wasn’t my intention, but I broke. I found a tree, lit… Continue reading Bargaining with the Gods for Help | Onderhandelen met de Goden voor hulp

Around the Cauldron · Personal Blog Project 2023

Ancestral Guidance | Voorouderlijke Begeleiding

During the holiday period I told myself I’d get back into blogging again. My faith has been on hold, and previous posts go into why. But sometimes you just don’t know what to talk about, you don’t know what to write about. Do you even have TIME to write when you do have something in… Continue reading Ancestral Guidance | Voorouderlijke Begeleiding

Around the Cauldron · Celebrating the Sabbats · For the Gods

Finding my way home

Sometimes we put our faith aside. Writing it, it seems like such a silly idea. Q. Wouldn’t you cling to your faith when the world around you crumbles?A. No, I was too busy trying to keep myself afloat while slowly drowning. We’re approaching the Summer Solstice, Midsummer, Zomer zonnewende, Alban Hefin. The weather here in… Continue reading Finding my way home

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Depression and the Wild Hunt: when what you hear isn’t the Old Gods

Trigger warning: this is a heavy read, with topics of mental health, suicide ideation and self injury. When we begin working with the Old Gods, we begin developing a relationship based on trust and respect, of adoration. Some of us become Devotees. Some of us befriend. We look to them for guidance, for help. We… Continue reading Depression and the Wild Hunt: when what you hear isn’t the Old Gods

Around the Cauldron · Celebrating the Sabbats

Pondering at the Solstice

It’s been a tough year. I’ve quit a toxic work environment and joined the most amazing work family who have been incredibly supportive. We’ve moved house, again, but have the most beautiful kitchen and have planted flourishing veggie and herb gardens. We’ve had countless trips to hospital as we chase answers for Shell’s health (one… Continue reading Pondering at the Solstice

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Queer Magic – Honouring my Deadname as an Ancestor

I cannot talk for everyone who identifies as Queer, Trans or Non Binary – I can only talk from my own experience as that is the only experience I fully know.  When I came out as non-binary, I went through a stage of anger and regret. I was angry that it took me so long… Continue reading Queer Magic – Honouring my Deadname as an Ancestor