Brian Hoggard. Magical House Protection, the Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft. Berghahn, 2019.
I learnt a new word reading this book: apotropaic, which is defined as “having the ability to ward off evil”, from the Greek αποτρέπειν, to ward off; from απο- ‘away’ and τρέπειν ‘to turn’) This is the term used to describe objects, signs and other indicators that are left in houses, stables and other buildings to ward off malignant spells and curses that may be placed upon then by malevolent agencies.
Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 5:00 PM: Arrive anytime 2:00-6:00 This will be a beautifully held Space for Meditation, Chanting, Sharing Art and Wassail, and making Fire Cider.A ritual piece will begin around 6:0
We invite you to join Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW for our Annual Solstice Faire and celebration of the Waxing Year. The merriment will begin with setting the intention of sacred space and a time for community. We’ll have… Food Decorations Yule “gifts” for sale, including plants a Gift Basket Raffle Yule Carols, and […]
For over two centuries, American ancestors have worked to expand and apply our ideals and understand what they truly mean. We need to honor heroes from all the ethnic groups that built this land. How can we develop a relationship based on spiritual affinity without misappropriation? How can we work with all the ancestors to make our country a place of liberty and justice for all?
For over two centuries, American ancestors have worked to expand and apply our ideals and understand what they truly mean. We need to honor heroes from all the ethnic groups that built this land. How can we develop a relationship based on spiritual affinity without misappropriation? How can we work with all the ancestors to make our country a place of liberty and justice for all?
Come relax and celebrate with the Friends of the South Philadelphia Library. Meet your neighbors, enjoy refreshments, make a holiday craft, and listen to live music. Interfaith Philadelphia will be honoring the Library as a Zone of Peace. We will also be collecting new, unused, brand-name items for our Hygiene Kits including baby wipes, liquid […]
Eventbrite – Tenders of the Earth Temple, ASW presents Underpinnings of Wicca – Saturday, January 4, 2020 | Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 349 E Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119-1949, United States, Philadelphia, PA.
