Month: June 2014

ithehornedone:

BLESSINGS TO GREENMAN

1st Image: Natural Reactor (Great Link to GreenMan Inspired Music)

2nd Image: Phipps Conservatory

3rd Image: Faces of the Oak King From American Folkloric Witchcraft:

Names
Cernunnos, Green Man, Woodwose, Vindos, Pwyll, Freyr, Lugh, Apollo, Lucifer, Herne the Hunter, Karnayna, Faunus, Cern, Dianus, Sylvanus, Edric, Orfeo, Tapio, Dusio, Derg Corra, Green George, Jack in the green, John Barleycorn, Robin Goodfellow, Gwythyr ap Greidawl

Station of the Wheel
Southeast, Summer Solstice (Midsummer), June, Stone Castle, Mead Moon

Totems
Stag, Oak, Robin

Tools
Stone Bowl

Cernunnos in Celtic iconography is often portrayed with animals, in particular the stag, and also frequently associated with a the ram-horned serpent, besides association with other beasts with less frequency, including bulls (at Rheims), dogs, and rats. Because of his frequent association with creatures, scholars often describe Cernunnos as the “Lord of the Animals” or the “Lord of Wild Things”, and Miranda Green describes him as a “peaceful god of nature and fruitfulness”.

The Green Man motif has many variations. Found in many cultures around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up in different cultures throughout the ages. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or “renaissance,” representing the cycle of growth each spring.

The wild man or woodwose is a mythical figure that appears in the artwork and literature of medieval Europe. Images of wild men appear in the carved and painted roof bosses where intersecting ogee vaults meet in the Canterbury Cathedral, in positions where one is also likely to encounter the vegetal Green Man. The wild man, pilosus or “hairy all over”, and often armed with a club. The image of the wild man survived to appear as supporter for heraldic coats-of-arms, especially in Germany, well into the 16th century.

There are several examples of the Romano-Celtic God Vindos maq Noudons which can be easily referenced within texts. Most deal with the root “vin” which means “light” or “white.”

4th Image: The Oak King — Cernunnos

The Beneficent Order of the Greenman

Brightest Blessings to You!

the-darkest-of-lights:

The creation and use of herbal cigarettes in magic and the mundane. By. The Darkest of Lights

An introduction to the use of herbal cigarettes (HC) ; the HC are great for travail , you can smoke these when you wish to relax, before trance work, to create spiritual wards. These are safe to smoke ; caution they may cause you to have visions or feel light headed almost an
” high”.

– Instruments needed –
– rolling machine
– rolling papers
– paper rolling tips
– mortar / pestle

~ Herbs suggested ~
. 
~Coltsfoot (medicine: cold & cough / magic: hedgecrossing & spirit-sight),
~;Spearmint (medicine: stimulant / magic: healing & psychic powers), 
~Skullcap: medicine; calming , antispasmodic , relieve cramps, muscle pain from stress, good for insomnia Magical: love, fidelity,peace, used in spells of relaxation) 

~Wild Lettuce (medicine: sedative magic: hedgecrossing), and 
~Wormwood (medicine: euphoric & stimulant / magic: hedgecrossing & necromancy).
~mugwort : euphoric, stimulant , hedge crossing, divination
~damiana(Medicine Influences: Aperient, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Bitter, Diuretic, Hormonal, Laxative, Nervine, Stimulant, Tonic. )(magical : burned to produce visions, promote psychic dreams). · 

~Catnip adds a relaxing note to the smoking mixture. It is gentle and can be effective to take the edge off .magic: divination & psychic powers · 
~Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) leaves are the classic herbal smoke. They quickly clear the bronchia, open the airways, and jump-start breathing during asthma attacks magic: hedgecrossing & necromancy), ·

~ Mints: (peppermint, spearmint, horehound, catnip, etc.): either use as tea or smoke for menthol flavor; expectorant properties; reduces stress; helps withdrawal
·
~ Licorice root: for flavor and expectorant properties; helps coughing. CAUTION: may increase blood pressure · 

~Oregon Grape Root. A liver stimulant 

~Goldenseal may help your body ( on the endangered list) Salicylate herbs, like Willow and Oak, can help with headaches.

~Green Tea aids in alleviating depression to soothing aches and pains.

~Chamomile aids in the relief of stress, indigestion, headaches, anxiety, and depression * don’t use if your allergic to ragweed
~ Lavender relaxation, pain relief (especially for headaches and muscle aches), anxiety relief, and a general sense well being 


~Steps ~

Step 1:
Choose your herb blend then grind the herbs together thoroughly mixing them together.

Step 2:
Use the paper rolling tips that will serve as a filter and will help steady air flow and create a smooth burning cigarette.

Step 3:
Use the cigarette machine and firmly place the filter into one side of the machine then fill the extra space with your herbal mixture.

Step 4:
Close the now filled machine and roll it twice to pack in the herbal mix. Then introduce the rolling paper into the machine with the glue edge out. Then roll the machine towards yourself.

Step 5:
Once the paper is almost fully inside lick the glue edge then finish rolling the machine.

Step 6:
Congratulations! You’ve made an herbal cigaret!

— suggestions —
You can draw sigils and spells on the rolling paper to add power, make cigarets with certain magical intentions.

~ if there’s any further questions feel free to ask me.

Source: {Earl Mindells Herb Bible} , [cunninghams encyclopedia of Magical Herbs],( the rodale herb book) [ green Witchcraft by Ann moura]

carpeumbra:

scrollofthoth:

carpeumbra:

scrollofthoth:

carpeumbra:

douche-dirigible:

dewgonair:

thepaganstudygrouppage:

anonymous said:

If a deity from a closed culture were to approach you, what should you do? Would working with them be considered cultural appropriation or offensive?

Firstly, we apologize for the original answer that was provided. The moderator is…

I don’t quite understand this though. If the deity approaches you, they want you to be their follower. If you approach the deity and it’s a closed religion, then I can understand how that’s a big NG and you don’t do it. If the deity approaches you, they are interested in you; may have been keeping an eye on you; have liked you.

I know I feel a pull to Shiva (once or twice a year for the past four fucking years) that makes me nearly fucking cry, as well as several dreams in which Shesha has appeared, or His younglings since there was quite a mass of them, which states pretty boldly that Shiva (or someone in His court) wants me and yet I’m told that I can’t go anywhere near Him or They which, frankly, puts me in tears and makes me despair. Hell, the pull I feel does make me despair because of how strong it is. From what I understand, it’s akin to the Holy Ghost visiting Christians, that pull that feels just so right and you know what you are doing is right. To be told that I can’t approach Him… It’s like being told I can’t go near Mirage, my brother, or my parents. That I am not supposed to associate with them in any way, shape, or form. I know I’m supposed to, I know it’s what I should do because I love them, but nope. Can’t go there. I’m not allowed.

I just don’t get it…

It’s only a problem if you are investing PSG or any of the other tumblr pagans with an authority that they do not warrant

I know people want to think they have found answers here but no..

ARE YOU PART OF A CLOSED TRADITION?

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SANTERIA, VODOU, INITIATORY SYSTEMS OTHERWISE OF AFRICAN/INDIGENOUS HERITAGE OR IN SOME OTHERS PARTS OF THE WORLD?

NO?

THEN WHAT FUCKING AUTHORITY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE TO TELL PEOPLE THEY CAN TRANSGRESS AND VIOLATE THE TRADITIONS, RITUALS, CUSTOMS, AND RULES OF OPPRESSED PEOPLES?

CAN YOU TRY NOT TO BE AN IMPERIALIST IMBECILE? HOLY SHIT.

carpeumbra

I don’t remember anyone electing you the Pope of diaspora. Cultural appropriation is such a bullshit overblown topic for over sensitive tumblr assholes who think they are right about everything. Stop asking these douchebags for permission. Ask the people who practice that tradition, but only if you want to practice openly. What you do in your own temple is your own fucking business. This is the way cultures learn from each other. It is a good thing to want to learn someone else’s faith. And don’t be bullied into thinking you must be an expert right out the gate. Everyone starts somewhere.

Except these traditions can ONLY be practiced “openly”. Vodou, Santeria, they are COMMUNITY traditions, they are fundamentally incompatible with the idea of a “personal” religion that so many neopagans are apt to prefer. If you are not accepted by the community, you literally cannot be a Santero.

Oh,

carpeumbra

you’re a current practitioner of both Vodou and Santeria? You’re not? I guess you need to be drinking a big tall glass of shut the fuck up then.

We have literally gone over this with a variety of Vodou, Voodoo, Vudu, Santeria, Candomble, Palo practitioners on this website and in real life. Like holy shit Scroll, pick up a goddamn book on these practices and actually go out and talk to them about it. You can’t “self initiate” into Santeria. Or a variety of other traditions. You can’t call yourself a “Mambo” behind closed doors and bibbidee bobbidee boo it comes true.

And yes, for what it’s worth, I do practice what is Vudu.

What would your Catholic elders say? Oh the hypocrisy!

carpeumbra:

scrollofthoth:

carpeumbra:

douche-dirigible:

dewgonair:

thepaganstudygrouppage:

anonymous said:

If a deity from a closed culture were to approach you, what should you do? Would working with them be considered cultural appropriation or offensive?

Firstly, we apologize for the original answer that was provided. The moderator is…

I don’t quite understand this though. If the deity approaches you, they want you to be their follower. If you approach the deity and it’s a closed religion, then I can understand how that’s a big NG and you don’t do it. If the deity approaches you, they are interested in you; may have been keeping an eye on you; have liked you.

I know I feel a pull to Shiva (once or twice a year for the past four fucking years) that makes me nearly fucking cry, as well as several dreams in which Shesha has appeared, or His younglings since there was quite a mass of them, which states pretty boldly that Shiva (or someone in His court) wants me and yet I’m told that I can’t go anywhere near Him or They which, frankly, puts me in tears and makes me despair. Hell, the pull I feel does make me despair because of how strong it is. From what I understand, it’s akin to the Holy Ghost visiting Christians, that pull that feels just so right and you know what you are doing is right. To be told that I can’t approach Him… It’s like being told I can’t go near Mirage, my brother, or my parents. That I am not supposed to associate with them in any way, shape, or form. I know I’m supposed to, I know it’s what I should do because I love them, but nope. Can’t go there. I’m not allowed.

I just don’t get it…

It’s only a problem if you are investing PSG or any of the other tumblr pagans with an authority that they do not warrant

I know people want to think they have found answers here but no..

ARE YOU PART OF A CLOSED TRADITION?

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SANTERIA, VODOU, INITIATORY SYSTEMS OTHERWISE OF AFRICAN/INDIGENOUS HERITAGE OR IN SOME OTHERS PARTS OF THE WORLD?

NO?

THEN WHAT FUCKING AUTHORITY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE TO TELL PEOPLE THEY CAN TRANSGRESS AND VIOLATE THE TRADITIONS, RITUALS, CUSTOMS, AND RULES OF OPPRESSED PEOPLES?

CAN YOU TRY NOT TO BE AN IMPERIALIST IMBECILE? HOLY SHIT.

carpeumbra

I don’t remember anyone electing you the Pope of diaspora. Cultural appropriation is such a bullshit overblown topic for over sensitive tumblr assholes who think they are right about everything. Stop asking these douchebags for permission. Ask the people who practice that tradition, but only if you want to practice openly. What you do in your own temple is your own fucking business. This is the way cultures learn from each other. It is a good thing to want to learn someone else’s faith. And don’t be bullied into thinking you must be an expert right out the gate. Everyone starts somewhere.

Except these traditions can ONLY be practiced “openly”. Vodou, Santeria, they are COMMUNITY traditions, they are fundamentally incompatible with the idea of a “personal” religion that so many neopagans are apt to prefer. If you are not accepted by the community, you literally cannot be a Santero.

Oh, carpeumbra you’re a current practitioner of both Vodou and Santeria? You’re not? I guess you need to be drinking a big tall glass of shut the fuck up then.

carpeumbra:

douche-dirigible:

dewgonair:

thepaganstudygrouppage:

anonymous said:

If a deity from a closed culture were to approach you, what should you do? Would working with them be considered cultural appropriation or offensive?

Firstly, we apologize for the original answer that was provided. The moderator is…

I don’t quite understand this though. If the deity approaches you, they want you to be their follower. If you approach the deity and it’s a closed religion, then I can understand how that’s a big NG and you don’t do it. If the deity approaches you, they are interested in you; may have been keeping an eye on you; have liked you.

I know I feel a pull to Shiva (once or twice a year for the past four fucking years) that makes me nearly fucking cry, as well as several dreams in which Shesha has appeared, or His younglings since there was quite a mass of them, which states pretty boldly that Shiva (or someone in His court) wants me and yet I’m told that I can’t go anywhere near Him or They which, frankly, puts me in tears and makes me despair. Hell, the pull I feel does make me despair because of how strong it is. From what I understand, it’s akin to the Holy Ghost visiting Christians, that pull that feels just so right and you know what you are doing is right. To be told that I can’t approach Him… It’s like being told I can’t go near Mirage, my brother, or my parents. That I am not supposed to associate with them in any way, shape, or form. I know I’m supposed to, I know it’s what I should do because I love them, but nope. Can’t go there. I’m not allowed.

I just don’t get it…

It’s only a problem if you are investing PSG or any of the other tumblr pagans with an authority that they do not warrant

I know people want to think they have found answers here but no..

ARE YOU PART OF A CLOSED TRADITION?

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SANTERIA, VODOU, INITIATORY SYSTEMS OTHERWISE OF AFRICAN/INDIGENOUS HERITAGE OR IN SOME OTHERS PARTS OF THE WORLD?

NO?

THEN WHAT FUCKING AUTHORITY DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE TO TELL PEOPLE THEY CAN TRANSGRESS AND VIOLATE THE TRADITIONS, RITUALS, CUSTOMS, AND RULES OF OPPRESSED PEOPLES?

CAN YOU TRY NOT TO BE AN IMPERIALIST IMBECILE? HOLY SHIT.

carpeumbra I don’t remember anyone electing you the Pope of diaspora. Cultural appropriation is such a bullshit overblown topic for over sensitive tumblr assholes who think they are right about everything. Stop asking these douchebags for permission. Ask the people who practice that tradition, but only if you want to practice openly. What you do in your own temple is your own fucking business.

This is the way cultures learn from each other. It is a good thing to want to learn someone else’s faith. And don’t be bullied into thinking you must be an expert right out the gate. Everyone starts somewhere.

scrollofthoth:

carpeumbra:

Swear to GOD I want a white neopagan to walk up to a Santeria community and be like “UM EXCUSE ME OBATALA HAS DECLARED ME INITIATED”, or shit walk up to a voduisant and be like “Yes hi hello I am a Mambo yes accept me and my authority because Legba told me…

Yeah well I had to put up with the Thor movie.

I’m thinking of doing a kickstarter to open a new business called This is Dumb. It doesn’t actually sell anything but it has a big sign on the door that says No Whites Allowed. When I’m told that’s illegal I’ll just say that it is my right as a believer in Discordianism.

carpeumbra:

Swear to GOD I want a white neopagan to walk up to a Santeria community and be like “UM EXCUSE ME OBATALA HAS DECLARED ME INITIATED”, or shit walk up to a voduisant and be like “Yes hi hello I am a Mambo yes accept me and my authority because Legba told me so” and I just wanna watch

wanna watch what happens

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I’m curious. What do you say to a white neo-pagan who asks to learn about your practice because they feel drawn to it?