Birthday remembrances for Cyril Scott, born Sept. 27, 1879.

The Witches are Calling, Yoo-Hoo! Cauldron of Calgon, TAKE ME AWAY!

The season is drawing in. Einar sang this song with his lyre at the end of Wardruna's concert last night in Boston. Sheer delicate sorcery. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYF2...

Wardruna awaits TONIGHT!

Birthday remembrances for Louis Edmonds, much beloved by fans for his roles on Dark Shadows and All My Children. Nobody could sneer with such elegant disdain as Louis.

Excellent short article on the meaning, etymology, history and significance of the word Warlock. The author was a friend and mentor of mine. anderson-faery.org/2025/09/21/a...

The gazebo awaits. The autumnal sarabande is soon to begin.

James Purefoy as Beau Brummel in "That Charming Man" (2006)

A late afternoon sojourn at a beach on the beautiful Gloucester harbor.

Ancient British Goddess with a definite Harappan look, as seen in the 1977 series RAVEN (aired on ATV).

The weather here is very much for witches skidding sideways through the gloomy gales, so this Jill McDonald gorgeousness feels like just the right Puffin Post perfection for today

Seasonal reading. The cover art is a carving by Al Pisano.

And here's a "sister portrait" Arnold Crowther did, also circa 1963-64, currently on view in an Alexandrian Tradition show at the Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, Cornwall.

Magical Goddess portrait by the late Arnold Crowther, Craft Initiate, circa 1963.

Beautiful actress Jacqueline Pearce (passed away in 2018), best remembered for her role as Supreme Commander Servalan in the cult UK sci-fi series Blake's 7, in the role of Marianne in Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE, circa 1978.

En lecture.

One of the best books on Pagan theologies is now available in a revised edition. www.amazon.com/Seeking-Myst...

Visiting the Grayson Hall homestead in 1998.

Thought for the day.

Letnitsa Treasure, found in northern Bulgaria, Thracian craftsmanship, 4th century BCE. The meaning of the motif is unknown; my personal feeling is that it is a Goddess with Her Guardian or Attendant.

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Two enticing creatures I communed with on my day trip to Maine.

Amusing video. It seems to be satire but there's a youtube channel for this "church" so really, who knows. www.youtube.com/shorts/anh0x...

A visit to Two Lights Beach in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, with two lovely friends on Sunday. The power of the Sea, Her rage, Her beauty, Her eternal song, calls to my soul.

The Hat Sisters in 1989.

Birthday remembrances for Honor Blackman. She was truly one of a kind.

Mourning the passing of Kaledon Naddair of Edinburgh, Druid teacher and activist. I can't find an obituary, but a crowdsourcing site sponsored by people close to him mentions his death. I found much to reflect upon in his writing. May his spirit know peace.

Edward Gorey, artiste and balletomane assoluta.

It's almost that time of the year again ...

Infinite Isis. Art by Sue Halstenberg.

Mood for the day and, quite possibly, the remainder of the decade.

Avebury, 9 August. Photo by Andy Gladstone.

Goddess Isis Visions. Painting by Sue Halstenberg.

An amazing morning at Callanish #StandingStoneSunday

Happy Moomin Day! ‘Her own storm was always the most terrible.’ ~ Tove Jansson ~ Tales from Moominvalley.

Happy International Cat Day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTw...

The Minoan Theater, located about 7 km west of Heraklion (the capital of Crete). How fabulous! minoantheater.gr/gallery/

Remembering Elliott Smith today; this would have been his 56th birthday. May his spirit know peace and blessedness.

It's Butch with something kinky and new from gay Pareee!

Yet another example of why we can't have nice things.

Sometimes a Wild God appears when most deeply needed.

Delighted to be back in the New England woods, listening for sweet strains of fairy music.

For those who find special meaning in Her grace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejoh...

Another Lammas classic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TvR...

Lammas anthem. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnkH...

Lammas Blessings! Hail the Harvest!

Love this photo of Priestess Selena Fox with her Lammas altar. Wishing a blessed harvest tide to all. And an auspicious start to Autumn which begins on August 1 in the old calendar.

This year's birthday self-portrait. Welcome sixty-seven; onwards to sixty-eight.