Spoons and Broomsticks
Crystals and well-being
I first fell in love with pretty stones when I was a child. Mother had an allotment, a space rented from the local council to give city dwellers the chance to grow their own food. […]
Articles by Sarah Kerr
Thoughts from the Aether
Family Deities: Hekate
Hekate is a familiar name to many modern pagans and occultists, particularly those that follow a Hellenic path. Although regarded by some as a “dark” goddess, in truth, Hekate is far more complex than that. […]
Spoons and Broomsticks
Spring is in the air
It’s amazing how much the sun can lighten your mood, fill you with energy. Add that to the time of year, spring, Equinox past and Beltane on its way, the plans and goals we set […]
Spoons and Broomsticks
Contemplation of death
‘Nanny, why did Grandad die?’My grandson, aged four, no longer cries to see his grandad. Eighteen months on, he accepts that Grandad is not in hospital, is not away somewhere, will not return to give […]
Thoughts from the Aether
Growing Veg
Continuing our exploration of life in modern Pagan families, the Children & Families Team write about introducing and cultivating their outdoor spaces, not matter how small, with their children aged 3 years and up I’m […]
Spoons and Broomsticks
Labyrinth Completed
In my last blog, I explained that I was looking for a way to celebrate ritual and other occasions in my garden as I find it increasingly difficult to get out and about. With my […]
Spoons and Broomsticks
The Hermit's Lamp
What is a friend?
Is it a person with whom you share interests? Someone that you can have a laugh with? People who make you feel safe and included? Sure, I think friends are all those things but there’s […]
The Hermit's Lamp
Philosophy of Frith
First of all, I would like to thank the Pagan Federation for the invitation to be part of this years Spring Equinox Online Festival. For those who do not know me yet: my name is […]
The Hermit's Lamp
Friendship
Growing up in a military environment you get good at making friends quickly. With new schools every few years, or in some cases every few months and other pupils coming and going with the same […]