Hymn to Dagda, the Big Bellied One All hail to Dagda, wisdom's endless well, in whom life and death together dwell. Your cauldron holds the universe entire, Your oak harp sings water, earth, wind, and fire. Oh Dagda, guide us as we seek the Way. In Your vision,
Humpback whales are bards and mystics of the depths. Their songs call us back to our primordial home where there is no beginning or end, no self or other, no gain or loss, no life or death. Their serenity and strength bear witness to the fruits of that return. Returning
There’s an enduring and false myth in paganism that finding one’s deity is like falling in love in a fairy tale: once they’ve rescued the princess from the dragon’s lair, they ride off into the sunset to a happily ever after. No. Just as that’s
The world over, the fox is admired for its cunning, beauty, and adaptability and feared for its bloodthirst, thievery, and rejection of traditional ethos. It captures the imagination wherever it’s found, making its way into folklore and story in the plains of America, the forests of England, or the
Spirit animals are central to Celtic paganism because they live at the border of worlds. They are non-human, yet sentient. They are earthly, yet of the otherworld. They are embedded within nature, yet signify the divine. The interest spirit animals continue to attract attests to our hunger for a divinity
Mighty. Violent. Serene. The eagle is sky’s king. He rules by force, cunning, and stillness. His images can be found on sacred vessels and weapons the world over. In European paganism, he accompanies the king of the gods, Zeus and Talanis, in their rule over heaven and earth. He
Celtic paganism centers itself in the wild god of the world. And for that god, the human realm is interwoven within the natural and magical. Our place within these realms is as but a drop of water in the ocean. Celtic paganism isn’t all about we humans. It’s
How do I meditate on light? For beginner-intermediate, I suggest two different meditations: candle gazing (easy) and light visualization (intermediate). 1) Candle Gazing It’s just as it sounds. Set-up a candle about a meter away so you can comfortably stare at it without straining your eyes or neck. You
How do I meditate on the foulness of the body? Before getting into the details, I’d like to address something that you’ll probably encounter later: there’s no mention of this meditation nor loving-kindness in any of the Far East Zen traditions. That doesn’t mean that these
How do I meditate on the breath? There are two ways that I recommend for beginning and intermediate meditators: 1) simple and 2) controlled. For the simple breath meditation, the best way for me to teach you is for me to step you through it. You ready? One second…OK,
