The world is really hard right now, as I wrote about two weeks ago. I feel that if all that we do is focus on the hard parts of the world, we are going to have difficulty making it through. …
A Druid’s Guide to Enchantment
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Using Elemental & Magical Frameworks for Daily Herbal Formulation – Herbalism Series
In today’s post, I share an approach to herbal formulation that basically combines western magical systems (like the seven-element system) with herbal formulation and crafting herbal blends. This is essentially a synthesis of magical frameworks and herbal practices. A version …
Land Blessing Ceremony using the Seven Element (AODA) Framework
Last week, I provided an overview of AODA’s seven-element system. I have worked with this system as my primary magical and energetic practice for almost 15 years and have found it to be an extraordinarily flexible and engaging approach to …
The AODA’s Seven Element System: Above, Below, Within, Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Perhaps the first thing to think about in any system of spiritual or magical practice is the way in which a practice offers a framework to understand reality. These frameworks vary widely based on the spiritual tradition: some use a …