Category Archives: Ritual

The silly things I agree to do! – Dionysia

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Patch

I have lots of things that I want to post about here. I still mean to re-write the shadow work post that got eaten last week, in addition to musing about the direction in which my relationship with Hera is … Continue reading →

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D is for Deipnon (again!)

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Patch

This was last years D topic too, but it was Hekate’s Deipnon a few days ago and so I saved this brief little post for today! I did my usual ritual in which I cleaned my shrines and cleansed my living … Continue reading →

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Theogamia 2013

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Patch

Theogamia began at sundown on Thursday.  It is the ancient Athenian festival in celebration of the marriage of Zeus and Hera. Since Hera has become pretty damn important to me this year, I decided to  make this a big event in my calendar! … Continue reading →

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It’s finally here

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Patch

I woke up yesterday to clear blue skies and biting cold. I wrapped up warm and went for a walk around the lake by my house. There are buds on some of the shrubs, the snowdrops are in bloom and … Continue reading →

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Hekate’s Deipnon and other activities!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Patch

I have stayed true to my word recently about getting my shit together again with worship. I decided to kick start this month with a proper observance for Hekate’s Deipnon, the first in a long time. I spent the afternoon of that day doing … Continue reading →

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Hera has been on my mind all day

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Patch

My desire to approach my shrines and sit with her grew throughout the day. I found myself giving up on work and heading upstairs to clear my room of Christmas debris. I put away some of my gifts, and so many of … Continue reading →

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D is for Deipnon

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Patch

I didn’t do a pagan blog project post last week as I just didn’t have the time. I technically still don’t have time, and so this post does not go into half as much detail as I would have liked … Continue reading →

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C is for Cleansing

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Patch

Yet another post as part of the Pagan Blog Project. Just in case the last few posts have not made this clear, spiritual cleanliness plays a large role in my regular spiritual practice. It ranges from taking a shower after intercourse before … Continue reading →

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A busy ritual month

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Patch

I kick started the lunar month (well, technically ended the old one) with Hekate’s Deipnon. I cleansed my new flat for the first time, and offered her myrrh incense and the cherry mead which I only give to her and the ancestors.  The … Continue reading →

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Things that don’t require posts of their own – Dreams, allotments and books!

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Patch

It’s been back to the grind this week, so I haven’t had much time to write about anything of substance, but here are some disjointed thoughts and updates from the past few days. 1. This flat is awesome. I am … Continue reading →

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