The P.U.R.E. Concept of Shamanism and ‘Crafting by Elige Stewart

For many of us, shamanism and witchcraft hold very situated ideas in our mind.  Shamanism seems to conjure a Native American medicine man with feathers in his hair, leather pouch of magic stones and herbs, and ceremonial pipe.  Witch conjures a different image of a hag with wild hair mixing potions and making ointments.  Neither [...]

Energy Update – Summer 2010

Energy Updates will now be done quarterly/seasonally, as it is just easier for me to get them done all at once, and many of you seem to want a longer outlook than a month at a time – so enjoy the new format!
New Moon 6/12/10 – Sun/Moon Gemini
What to Expect over next 2 weeks: Lots [...]

Spirit Attachment

Spirit Attachment by Elige Stewart
Possession.  Hollywood has grabbed this concept and ran.  A spirit intrudes into a (usually young and pretty) person’s body causing all kinds of havoc – from killing boyfriends to puking split pea soup.  I don’t think I have to tell you that this is not at all usual. However, the underlying [...]

March 2010 Energy Update

Energy Update
The New Moon on March 15th occurs conjunct Mercury and Uranus in Pisces brings in an incredibly rebellious and unpredictable quality. We can expect some good news on the financial and job fronts in the coming month for the nation, as the moon makes opportune aspects to the midheaven (ruling careers and public [...]

Down the Rabbit Hole – A Shamanic Look at Alice in Wonderland by Elige Stewart

Down the Rabbit Hole – A ‘Shamanic’ Look at Alice in Wonderland by Elige Stewart
Many of us are familiar with the Lewis Carol stories of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.  With this Friday being the release of a movie based on the characters of these stories (which looks pretty good, by the [...]

The Tarot: Tool of Inspiration, Information and Initiation

The Tarot: Tool of Inspiration, Information and Initiation by Elige Stewart
The tarot is one of the tools usually affiliated with psychics and fortune-tellers, but it is so much more!  Tarot can be used to inspire, to gain perspective and to initiate change in your life.  Let’s take a look at these roles that tarot plays.
Tarot [...]

Energy Update- February 2010

Energy Update- February 2010

The new moon for February occurs on the 13th at 25 degrees Aquarius. The lunation occurs in the 5th house of entertainment, leisure and children based from the nation’s capital.  Neptune and Chiron are conjunct the new moon, which combines into a hazy and erratic energy pervasive through most of the month.  [...]

Spirituality, Spiritual Practice, and Belief by Elige Stewart

Spirituality, Spiritual Practice, and Belief by Elige Stewart

Spirituality is the way that sees/finds/knows the Universe/God/Goddess (and any other term that denotes Higher Power). Spiritual Practice would then be the method or mode that we use to experience spirituality. Faith is the knowledge that the Higher Powers are not only there, but guiding us and [...]

Everyday Magick: Knotting Your Intention

Everyday Magick: Knotting Your Intention by Elige Stewart
I had a lot of trouble learning to tie my shoes when I was younger.  My parents finally convinced me that I should learn to wear ‘big boy’ shoes for going to my kindergarten class.  I was less than delighted to have to learn to tie my shoes, [...]

Channeling Catalysts by Elige Stewart

Channeling Catalysts by Elige Stewart
Channeled information may take on certain traits that may seem a little strange at times.  These traits are frequently catalysts that the channel may use to allow the information to flow through them.  Let’s take a look at a couple of such catalysts.
Rhythm, Rhyme and Poetic Verse. Many channels may speak [...]