dolmen grove chronicles
DESCRIPTION
Online Pagan/Heathen/Spiritual MagazineTRANSCRIPT
Dolmen Grove
Chronicles IN THIS ISSUE…
The Magick of Poppets - A LOOK
AT THEIR USES AND SIGNIFICANCE IN
WITCHCRAF
–
RITUALS OF THE SUN AND THE SPIRIT
SONG WITHIN
The Arte of Sigil Magick – MAKING AND CHARGING A SIGIL
–
OUR NEW KIDS SECTION
www.dolmengrove.co.uk
THE DOLMEN GROVE
The Dolmen Grove is a pagan organisation of mixed spiritual paths established in the early 90s by
Taloch Jameson, which over the years has grown from one small circle in Weymouth Dorset, to several
clans not only across the UK but worldwide.
The Spiritual ethos of the Dolmen Grove has remained the same throughout and is based purely upon the
Freedom of the Individual.
It is the collective belief that in an age where technology can often dwarf our humanity, it is important that
we take control as individuals and embrace our own spirituality in order to maintain the equilibrium within
an ever changing world.
Although the Grove is not a political organisation preferring instead to focus upon the spiritual, this does not
prevent either individual members or the Grove as a collective from playing an active part in humanitarian
and environmental issues.
There are no hierarchy or titles within the Dolmen Grove as it is our aim to encourage each man and woman
to discover their own unique and authentic journey so that their spiritual connection is founded upon that
which works for them as an individual rather than a spiritual rule book set for the masses.
The key to our success is the Round Table which is made up of around twenty people from a variety of
spiritual paths who uphold the spiritual ethos of the Grove. They not only organise their respective moots
but also the festivals and events hosted by the Dolmen Grove.
Our Moots are regular meeting places which are held once a month in several areas. Although these are
organised by and largely attended by Grove members, non-members are always welcome to find out more
about the Grove and enjoy the company of other free thinking people as well as the activities organised by
the Moot.
There is a membership in place that enables those who wish to be part of this ever growing Clan to enjoy
reduced ticket prices for Dolmen Grove Events, festivals and where stated ‘member only’ Ceremonies and
Courses. Although we host many Ceremonies which are open to the general public, to avoid crowding and
to allow our members to celebrate free from pressure we also hold members only ceremonies.‘
ALL ARE SPIRITUALLY UNITED WITHIN THE DOLMEN GROVE’
CONTENTS
1…Diary of the Hedgewitch – Rachael Moss
2…The Arte of Sigils – Linda Cunningham
3…The Dolmen Grove Presents the Enchanted Market – Maxine Cilia
4…From Ordinary Pub to Town Hub – Mark Vine on the Belvedere Inn Weymouth
5…Aromatherapy – Sandra Wiseman
6…Totem Animals…The Stag – Cheryl Waldron
7…The Magick of Poppets…A feature on Poppet magick: - Poppets for Protection –
Bryant Pinnix,
Poppets ‘Using the Darkness to Bring Forth the Light’ – Helen Bull, Poppets from a
Wiccan Perspective - Peggy Kee,
Poppets for Love’s Sake – Lou Hotchkiss Knives, Making Poppets for Healing –
Sprigganwitch, Poppets and the Importance of Teachers – Dr Louis Martinie.
8…Book Review of The Cross Tarot by Owen Knight – Black Moon Publications
9…A Spring Clean With Sticky Willie – Andrew Cowling
10…Tribal Crow Dancers – Taloch Jameson
11…Voices of the Future…Kids Pages featuring Little Lizzy Witch - Arietta and Eloise
Bryant
The Eternal Heartbeat – Connach Jameson, Natural Magick – Naomi Syme
Photographs and artwork in this issue by Joanna Caswell,
Rachael Moss, Maria Light, Aaron Cilia, William Shambrook, Andrew Cowling
Dolmen and Dolmen Grove artwork by Sem Vine with photography by Joanna Caswell.
Spriggan Mist artwork by Aaron Cilia and Kate Sawyer
Cover photo by DK Photography Isle of Wight
Unless otherwise stated all other images are from the public domain.
Further information on the Dolmen Grove can be found at:
www.Dolmengrove.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TheDolmenGrove/110124449082503
All information is accurate at the time of publication and all articles and
images are assumed to be the work of those being credited
https://www.facebook.com/DolmenGroveMagazine?ref=hl
Editor… Diane Narraway email
Diary of the Hedgewitch
Spring wandered into the mush and gush of a
sodden winter, bewildered, bringing welcome
nourishing sunshine and raising the spirits with
its otherworldly beauty in the quality of light,
expanding the world with hope, piercing the
dreary, soggy, limp winter that, here in Dorset,
held little wonderment of intricate glistening
ice-crystals and frost, gentle winter Sun, or the
glorious blankets of fresh white snow, but
instead bought rain, more rain, dark clouds,
and sploshy wet mud.
The mild winter bought showy daffodils into
blossom as early as December, a strange Yule
tide happening. Wild daffodils sprinkled the
woodland floor from February, their nectar a
welcome feast for any emerging bees on
warmer days; with an odd dash of blue from a
few very early bluebells, and primroses began
their climax in the same
month. At the time of writing
creamy yellow primroses lay
splashed all along the banks,
thriving in the wetness, an
invitation to any passing
butterflies, whilst golden
celandines gleam from shady
places, feeding drowsy flies
under pale dangling catkins.
The spring awakening began
with sun yellow/gold blossoms, which, this year,
emerged before the nodding white snowdrop
that usually flowers before all the others, and is
rarely pollinated by passing insects due to the
harsh cold. The March blooms of white
blackthorn and those of wild plum with a
heady scent, and delicate pink cherry, have
followed the yellow theme, which is followed, in
April by the rich blue carpet of bluebells that
are an icon of British woodlands. The trees still
stand bare and beautiful with their twisting
branches, some like writhing serpents uncoiling
into the sky, though with buds of closely
packed leaves that laid dormant over the
winter, swelling, almost at bursting point,
teetering on the edge of unfurling.
The insipid winter made the amazement of
spring all that greater, as it came with a gasp, a
sharp intake of breath that marks the
beginning of birth, as the last breath of the
dying ends with an outtake; spring breathes the
vivid tunes, the warbling and resonance of the
birdsong, and the quick drum beats of
woodpeckers that build up the drum roll.
Suddenly, everything is permeated with
possibility, and the positivity of renewed
creation is birthed from the experiences of the
previous year and the bleakness of winter.
Unsteadily, the first germinations of the season
begin to unfurl, manifesting one potential
probability of an infinite number, as each
emerge as individuals. It always continues to
amaze me how life unceasingly, unrestrictingly,
expresses itself in so many differing variations
as it thrusts ever onwards in all
realms, and at these moments at the
beginnings of bewildering unfurling,
free of intention. An innocence
unbound by expectation.
The Spring Equinox pivots between
the break down and dissolution of
the darkness and the rampant
expressions of creation in the myriad
forms of manifestation and light, the
breath is held in this potent moment
before the release of light and dazzling coming
into being of colour, scent, sound, motion and
form as new creations, new evolutions spill into
the world, weaving ever new
experience and expression,
pumping with vibrancy,
throbbing with life force, ever
ready to create and re-create,
in a frenzied dance of
crescendo after crescendo,
peaking its frolicking in the
fertile brazen wantonness
under the hot Beltane Sun that
heralds the uninhibited
recklessness of summer.
Rachael Moss With photography by Rachael Moss
May Sowing Chart
Mon Tue Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
after 5pm
1am 7pm P 4am
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
10pm 5pm 9pm
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
from 2pm
A 10pm 9pm
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
from 12pm from 3pm
11am 12pm
30 31
5am
MEMBERSHIP OF THE DOLMEN GROVE
The Dolmen Grove offers a lifetime membership, which simply means a one-off payment of £20 for
those who wish to embrace and enjoy the freedom, Clanship and the right to practice their own
spiritual path within the Grove family.
Full Members of the Grove will enjoy reduced rates for events such as Gatherings like the Beltane
Spirit of Rebirth and Tribal Dreams, and to many other events when stated.
A Full member will receive a Membership Card and a unique Membership Number that identifies
who they are when wishing to attend Member only Ceremonies and other Dolmen Grove Events.
The Dolmen Grove does not have a hierarchy, as we do not believe that people need titles or labels to
follow a spiritual path; instead the spiritual ethos of the Grove is facilitated by a Round Table, a circle
of people from all walks of life.
For further information on the Dolmen Grove and becoming a member please send an email to
Also find us on faceboook - thedolmengrove and thedolmengrovemagazine
February 13th and 14th ...Enchanted Market Garth Hill College, Bull
Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 2LN.
March 26th…Ostara Psychic Fayre and Spring Ball.
April 22nd – April 24th inclusive…Beltane Spirit of Rebirth Camp, Dorset.
July 29th - August 1st inclusive…Tribal Dreams Camp, Dorset.
August 19th – August 21st inclusive Crow Dancers Camp Dorset
September (Mabon) – Local Ceremonies.
October 31st (Samhain) – Local ceremonies and Events.
December – Yule Winter Wonderland Market and Ball.
www.dolmengrove.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/The-Dolmen-Grove-110124449082503/?fref=ts
The Arte of SIGILSA sigil is a symbol. The word sigil comes from the
Latin sigillum meaning ‘seal’ although it may also be
related to the Hebrew segula meaning ‘word, action or
item of spiritual effect - a talisman’.
Sigils have been in use for as long as humans have
been able to create images and sigil magick likewise.
However, the term Sigil Magick when used in
contemporary magick, refers to a particular usage that
has become central to the workings of Chaos Magick.
Chaos Magick entered the occult scene with the
publication of Peter Carroll`s Liber Null in 1978. This
seminal work revitalised and revolutionised magickal
practice. Carroll makes clear in the introduction, that
‘Independantly of dusty books and mystification the
vital elements of many traditions conspire here to
create a living art’. Ray Sherwin`s The Book of
Results appeared in the same year. Carroll and
Sherwin had created the magickal order the IOT -
‘Illuminates of Thanateros’ some time before their
publications with Liber Null originally being written as
the source book for the IOT. Carroll claimed the IOT
as the magickal heirs to the Zos Kia Cultus and the
A.A. (Zos Kia Cultus was Osman Spare`s magickal
philosophy with A.A. being Aleister Crowley`s
magickal order).
Spare is recognised as the Godfather of Chaos magick
and it was Spare who developed what is now referred
to as sigil magik however, it was Carroll who made
sigil magick accessible and it was the occultists of the
late 70`s and the 80`s that defined Chaos Magick.
The young gun slingers of Chaos Magick emerged in
a post punk era to rip up and challenge the old
hierarchies of a scene that they found jaded and
overburdened with over complex symbolism, out dated
morality and theorising armchair occultists. Chaos
Magicians got back to basics and put personal
experience at the core of practice with the emphasis on
practice. Sigil Magick was their 3 chord wonder and it
worked, it was a hit…This was results magick.
Chaos magick says you don’t have to learn loads of
difficult stuff before you can experience magick. Sigils
are easy, sigils are beginner’s magic and you can do it
straight away and it works. Don`t believe me? Go and
try for yourself. Magick is about experience.
Just as you can never explain to someone who has
never had sex what the experience is. In the same way
one has to experience magick for oneself, no amount
of reading or listening to talks and lectures will hit the
spot.
Based on instructions in Liber Null, is how to make a
sigil. I will expand on this basic method later.
1 - Intent, write down a desire.
2 - Create a sigil of your desire.
3 - Charge your sigil.
Part 1. As in all magick intent is mega - important so
don`t skimp on this part! First of all whatever it is that
you desire, must have a means of manifestation and a
means of manifestation in the physical realm or it will
manifest in another realm such as in a dream. Magick
works! There are lots of myths and fairy tales warning
you to be ‘Oh so careful what you wish for’. Think of
king Midas. It’s very important how you state your
desire. If you state your desire as "I want to win some
money" then your magick will work immediately and
you will want to win some money. If you write "I
want", you will work immediate magick (against
yourself) in that you will want!
Part 2. Write out your sentence of desire scoring out all
vowels and repeated letters.
I am confident becomes mcnfdt.
Next rearrange these letters to make a glyph.
Here are a few examples:
Part 3. Charging the sigil
To charge your sigil you need to enter an altered state
of consciousness. I will come back to the theories
behind this in a bit but for now just roll with it. There
are many ways to achieve this, some take years of
perfecting, others come to us naturally and easily while
yet others can be bought, swallowed or inhaled and
some are definitely acquired tastes. Anything that
induces great calm or great excitation including
meditation, ethneogenics, pain, dancing, laughter but
by far the easiest and most popular is sex either
solitary or in company. At the peak of your altered
state which in the case of sex is, obviously orgasm,
look at your sigil which can, if needed be drawn on
yourself or another person.
There are 2 schools of thought on what you do with
your sigil after you have charged it. The original
thought was that you forget about it, so you burn it,
bury it, wash it off or whatever. Originally it was
encouraged to get rid of them so they would not
remind one of the desire and there are still many
Chaotes who hold this belief. However, it is my
experience that the making of the sigil can eliminate
the consciousness of the desire. The sigil is an image
that pictures the desire in an unrecognisable way. So,
as with in advertising, where it works extremely well,
one can look at the sigil till one is so over familiar with
it one almost doesn`t see it anymore. As to which
method to use? As with so much of chaos magick the
choice is yours, try both methods and use whichever
works best for you. You might find one method works
best for particular workings and the other is preferable
for others. Most importantly forget your desire!
Forgetting your desire is probably the hardest part and
the reasoning behind forgetting is that if you don`t,
you will, especially as a beginner, work magick
unknowingly against yourself. You will do this by
doubting and wondering if it will work and wanting
rather than willing. If you focus on your desire then
your lust of result will work in opposition to your will.
There is a story of a man who goes to his guru and
asks "What can I do to attain enlightenment?" his guru
answers,
"Do everything that you do now only don`t think of
monkey" the man walks away thinking ‘that’s easy I
never think about monkey and I won`t think about
monkey again’ and then he was caught in a loop
thinking about monkey! The theory behind using an
altered state to charge your sigil is that it needs to be
cast into your unconscious where your conscious mind
cannot, once again, work magick against itself.
However, as things have progressed it is no longer
believed by all chaos occultists that one has to forget
the desire but it is agreed that remembering the desire
can only work when one has enough control of the
conscious mind to have no lust of result.
Once you have grasped the experience of sigils you
will realise that you can play about creatively with step
2. Magick is after all an art. There is no panel in some
far off realm checking if you have scored out all the
vowels or 2nd letters; it really doesn`t matter how you
make a symbol of your desire. It’s limited only by your
imagination. It can be a mantra (Carroll did include
these in his original instructions), a dance, an event,
anything, just don’t let it get boring! Explore, as sigils
have moved on loads since those early days. Grant
Morrison has developed hyper-sigils using the format
of his occult comics.
He recreated himself as a character in his comic and
found himself having the experiences he drew into his
comics. I have had similar experiences of
synchronicity with my own drawings.
I was prompted to write this short introduction to sigils
after mentioning them on various occasions to other
pagans, who, to my surprise, knew nothing of sigil
magick which can be such a handy addition to every
witch’s tool kit!
Linda Cunningham
TRADING AT DOLMEN GROVE
EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
The Dolmen Grove Presents
The Enchanted Market
started 5 years ago in
sleepy Bracknell. Baz
and Max Cilia from
Spriggan Mist and Moot
hosts for Dolmen Grove
East Berkshire decided
that they needed a
‘Pagan’ event in
Bracknell and wanted to
get a venue where
Spriggan Mist could
play alongside The
Dolmen who come all the way from Weymouth.
After speaking with Taloch Jameson founder
member of the Dolmen Grove and lead singer of
The Dolmen, they managed to get a venue at
Bracknell Football Club which could hold 150
people and during the day would house just 14
stalls and healers to make the event more fun and
value for money. Amazingly the evening was sold
out. With standing room only everyone danced the
night away to the two bands who were supported
by Mad Magdalen. There was no question that this
event needed to happen again!
The following year the venue was changed to
Pinewood Café and bar in Wokingham This was
because the Football club could not commit to
dates, however this venue was bigger had a bar
and food and a second hall was hired to house the
healers and tarot readers. The owners were great
and loved every minute. Once again the evening
entertainment was by Spriggan Mist and The
Dolmen and also the great Love Revolution.
All the stall holders loved the new venue and
despite the snow, the event was a massive success
The feedback was,“Can we make it two days?
And bigger”
So, after the success at Pinewood Café and Bar
and The Pinewood Theatre, the following year yet
another space for stalls was hired at the scouts
hall. A third hall had even more stalls and live
music all day as well as live music in the
Pinewood café all day. A bonus to this venue was
‘glamping’ in the Scout hall at a reduced price.
Once again Spriggan Mist and The Dolmen
accompanied by Cephalodidge played and rocked
the stage.
The feedback was more cosmetic now i.e. we all
want to be in the same place, we would like more
space for the evening performances and a stage
and a better area for speakers and workshops!
The hunt for a new venue was on. After much
careful exploration a new venue was found. It had
a staged area for the evening bands that could hold
up to 350 people. It also had a massive main hall
where all the stalls could be plus room for a café
and other areas which could be hired for stalls
along with a theatre for speakers. The Enchanted
Market 2015 was the biggest so far, held at Garth
Hill College With over 90 stalls, running over two
days , plus an evening event on the Saturday and
speakers and workshops both days with catering
and a bar. There was also the first after party as
the venue had to shut by 10pm, so Cephalodidge
entertained everyone over at the local pub which
was packed.
It was overwhelming how many people came
along to the event. The speakers, musicians and
entertainers were amazing. There was endless
energy and the volunteers helping to set up the
venue were also outstanding and even those who
stay at the end to clear up. Of course now was
born the Quercus Magical
Emporium hypermarket!
What could beat The Enchanted
Market 2015? Only The Enchanted
Market 2016 which was the busiest
so far! Who would have thought
that Bracknell could be a Pagan
capital for two days of the year?
Held over Valentines weekend 13th
and 14th Feb 2016 people came
from far and wide. Some even from
Europe. A friend of Baz and Max Cilia, Jody
Stillone Rule acquired The Acoustic Couch a local
venue to run charitable events and evening music
events and he was quickly roped in. He offered a
Friday night pre-party at the Acoustic Couch for
ticket holders. A few locals and visitors who had
arrived on Friday began to fill the couch that
night, whilst Cliff Carr, the Dolmen Grove Bard
entertained us all on the stage with his Bardic
tunes. It was a great way to start the weekend.
The start of the Enchanted Market 2016 was with
Bang to Rites a great pagan drumming group.
They drummed up the energy wearing their bright
colours eventually being joined by the Dolmen
Grove Drummers and an opening ritual with
Taloch. With over 120 stalls and workshops and
speakers all day it was going to be busy. The
market started at 10am and very quickly familiar
faces arrived! The great Children’s entertainer
“Chris Moor “entertained the kids
on Saturday afternoon (plus a few
adults) with his fun filled party
entertainment and balloons on
whilst brilliant performers and
musicians took the stage in the
main hall all day Saturday and
Sunday.
Folk tales rung out across the floor
whilst harps and saxophones played
in the healing area in between
singing bowls and chants. Laughter yoga sung out
from the other corridor. Speakers attended such as
David Wells, Rachel Patterson, and Kevin Groves
alongside many other amazing speakers and
workshops including some Dark Faerie tale
origins from Diane Narraway (Chairman of
Dolmen Grove). Two traders in particular took the
market by storm with MoreMead and
Kayleighbird Cake’s being sold out by Saturday
afternoon.
Thanks to the catering lead by Polly who stood in
at the last minute to provide food for the event
there was a range of food including vegan and
vegetarian options.
And then the evening performances were just as
impressive. Tribal belly dancing with the amazing
Jadoo Tribal followed by Spriggan Mist and then
the Dolmen. Both bands played the house down to
cheers from the Pagan Crowds.
Then it was over to The Acoustic Couch with a
walking bus to see the charismatic Damh the Bard
at the after party. What a great combination!
Everyone was able to sit, chat and drink whilst
listening to the pagan folk tunes we all know and
love well. Although many tired people arrived
they were soon up dancing again!
Sunday, Valentine’s Day was another Enchanted
Market Day and a chance to experience a talk by
Taloch Jameson on the unique spiritual path of the
Crow Dancers. There was a special treat later with
a Tribal tea dance. Belly dancers from all over the
country attended and danced together. Watched,
enjoyed and cheered by many spectators. A vivid
sight of beautiful colours and dance and a great
way to bring the event to a close. Then the
Dolmen Grove ‘Land Fund’raffle which this year
had even more donated prizes from the stall
holders.
A massive thank you to
each and every one of
them. There was then an
impromptu auction of a
special piece of artwork
donated by Katie Saunders,
Spriggan Mist’s very own
artist. The artwork was of
Taloch holding up his
hands in front of sacred
stones. This again raised
some laughs and more
money!
And then as the day ended Taloch kindly brought
the event to a close with some special words.
The most enlightening part of The Enchanted
Market 2016 was the love. This event was brought
to you with an open heart, love kindness and
generosity, and special people. Special people
who helped, volunteers who gave their skills and
talents, those that just come along and spent
money and as always with the kindness and
clanship of The Dolmen Grove!
So what next? You tell us! email
If you would like to be part of next year please
email the above also!
Maxine Cilia
TRADING AT
DOLMEN GROVE BELTANE
SPIRITS OF REBIRTH
The Dolmen
FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH & 9th 2016 – The Dolmen
Presents …’The Pirates Parlay
8th - Pirate Quiz, Come Test Your Savvy!!
9th - Pirate Show with events all day
The Belvedere Inn, Weymouth, UK
SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd 2016 - Beltane
Gathering
Dorset UK
SATURDAY, APRIL 30Th 2016 -
Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum
Wassenburg,Germany
SUNDAY, MAY 1ST 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Wassenburg Germany
THURSDAY, MAY 5TH 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Rastede, Germany
FRIDAY, MAY 6TH 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Rastede Germany
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Hohenwestedt Germany
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Hohenwestedt, Germany
SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH 2016 - Rapalje
Zomerfolk Festival
Groningen,The Netherlands
SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH 2016 - 3 Wishes
Faery Festival
Cornwall, UK
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Basthorst, Germany
SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH 2016 - Mittelalterlich
Phantasie Spectaculum
Basthorst, Germany
http://thedolmen.com/tour_dates/#sthash.zOyHMlQT.dpuf
FRom Ordinary Pub,
To Town Hub
The Belvedere pub in High West Street,
Weymouth, was always, it has to be said, a fairly
average and unremarkable hostelry. Usually
hidden in the shadow of its more famous and more
patronised neighbour, The Boot, just along the
road, it was a watering hole that never quite
seemed to make the grade with most local
imbibers. But recently all that has changed
dramatically!
Two young people with a vision have now
transformed this once stagnant watering hole,
breathing exhilarating new life into the Victorian
building with a mixture of new ideas and very
hard work.
Thomas de Brincat and Vicki Lindley have
combined their considerable drive and talents to
turn the business from ordinary pub to vibrant old
town Hub, with a scintillating mixture of great
live music, attracting such big stage luminaries as
the internationally renowned Dolmen,
performance poetry and even by being a gallery
for budding artists to display and sell their work.
Vicki says “We are getting Local artists from
schools, colleges, the street, even retired people
exhibiting here”. We put their art on our walls and
there is great art to be found in this small town.”
She added “When we have our website up and
running it will have all the musicians, artists,
writers, poets, anyone that has helped or is skilled
in any way on there. Links to their websites. A
community website, where we all help each
other”. “We are also looking for singer song
writers to come down and record themselves for
free too. All we ask is for a cd to put in our
jukebox which will be full of local talent”.
On the subject of food and drink Vicki said “We
now serve 'Traditional Dorset Tapas' because …
why not?!! All our food is made fresh, locally
sourced and yummy! We are catering for the
drinkers too though. We are still a pub not a
restaurant. Our aim is to get as many proper ciders
and rums and as much locally made alcohol as
possible on sale.”
Vicki then went on to explain about the
accommodation available. “We have five
bedrooms with bunk beds and can house about
thirty people. We are an Extreme Sports Hostel.
Surfing’, Para Gliding, and even Fishing.
“We have storage for their equipment, parking is
to be discussed! They'll have a large living area
and kitchen and they also have the choice of
B&B. There are separate Ladies and Gents
washrooms that both have 3 toilets, 3 sinks and 3
showers each.”
To sum up, Vicki said, “The aim is for us to be
known as the Hub of Weymouth. Somewhere that
everyone can come to and feel relaxed, safe and
accepted. To give everyone a chance, we’re not
going to be greedy it’s a 'you scratch our backs
we’ll scratch yours' type of arrangement. We want
to invest in the people who love this Town”.
The Belvedere Hub is also the haunt of pirates and
English Civil War soldiers, reenactors who,
several times a year, commemorate Weymouth's
rich history and use the pub as their base. Not to
mention being the only pub in town with live
Burlesque evenings! So … as you can see, the
Belvedere Hub is truly a place for all tastes!
All this combined with a complete interior
makeover with a very attractive new ‘driftwood’
effect bar has given the old place the shot in the
arm that it so badly craved and, with all of these
great innovative uses and ideas, I think it can be
said that it has given the town of Weymouth itself
a big boost also.
Long may it continue to thrive.
Mark Vine.
photography by Mark Vine
Aromatherapy If you are new to Aromatherapy or have not read previous articles on this then an insight to it is: -
The oils work by entering the blood stream via the skin, smells evoke memories and the brain registers the
scent via the neurological and the endocrine system.
The therapeutic potential of essential oils, like other plant derived remedies, has yet to be fully realized.
Although numerous medical herbs have been utilized since a Aromatherapy is the use of organic essences
extracted from aromatic plants for healing and maintenance of vitality.
It may help minor ailments, keep us fit whilst still enabling us to be relaxed and at ease with ourselves.
ntiquity, many of which have become of modern drugs (such as Quinine and cocaine)
In order to use an essential oil apart from Lavender and Tea Tree
they MUST be blended with carrier oil.
Buriti Fruit Carrier Oil The Buriti Tree, (Mauritia
flexuosa.) Also known as
the Moriche Palm.is a large
palm tree that grows in
swamp regions of South
America. Natives refer to it
as the ‘Life Tree’. The tree
bears a sweet fruit from
December to April which
has a brown, scaly exterior
and yellow pulp. Image - P.S.Senna
The oil is Cold Pressed from the Fruit and is
Reddish orange in colour. The pulp is extremely
rich in essential fatty acids and carotenoids,
including beta-carotene.
Buriti Fruit Oil is considered to be one of the
richest sources of beta-carotene, with levels
exceeding that of carrot seed oil. Brazilian natives
treat the Buriti tree as sacred because it contains
the nutrients and support needed to sustain life.
Natives use the oil to protect the skin as well as to
treat a variety of skin conditions including burns
and sunburn as it reduces the redness and offers
protection from harmful U.V. rays. It is also
beneficial in the treatment of dry brittle and
damaged hair.
This oil possesses the remarkable ability to
nourish, moisturise, repair the epidermis and
improve the elasticity of maturing skin. It also
helps with skin conditions such as Eczema,
Psoriasis as well as helping to replenish mature
aging skin. Its shelf life is 12- 14 months
It naturally contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B1,
Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D and is a
potent Antioxidant.
Reflexology (including Maternity Reflexology)
Indian Head Massage
Aromatherapy
Seated Acupressure Therapy
Reiki
Thermo Auricular Therapy
Sound Healing / Sonar Expansion Healing
Magnified Healing
Rahanni Celestial Healing
Psychic Healing
Metamorphic Technique
Also Pamper and Tarot Parties-for further information
www.thetarottable
www.therapies4you.com
Email:[email protected]
Tel:01702 523951
Mob:07804 13858
Helichrysum Essential oil
Helichrysum (Helichrysum Angustifolium) is
made by steam distillation of the flowers of the
plant. It's pricy which is probably why it's not one
of the more common essential oils. image -Julio Reis
It’s a strong aromatic herb and grows up to
0.6metres with a lot of stems. Woody at the base,
it has brightly coloured flowers that look like
daisies which become dry as the plant matures. It
is Native to the Mediterranean and is cultivated in
France, Spain, Italy and Yugoslavia.
There are lots of Clinical studies about this oil as
it has special compounds called acetophenones,
phloroglucinols and terpenoids and appear to
demonstrate antifungal actions against Candida
growth. Also helps soothe the digestive tract,
battle inflammation within the gut lining, boost
immunity, and speed up the process of recovering
from the Candida. It is a natural cancer protector
as it contains special flavonoid antioxidant
compounds that inhibit oxidative stress and cancer
growth.
In addition, studies found the extract to be
effective at protecting against radiation-induced
DNA damage, cell mutation and death, and
cancerous tumour growths.
(Dr Axe food and medicine)
Usually this oil is used to support the
cardiovascular system, and is good to treat
respiratory conditions easing phlegm and
whooping cough, blocked sinuses. It is a good
idea to have a massage when blended with a
carrier oil for aching muscles, ligaments, bones,
and joints, and most especially, the skin. It also
assists with colds fevers and bacterial infections.
For the Nervous system it helps with depression
and stress related conditions even feelings of
hopelessness. This oil can assist a person to
address inner strength that might be buried. It is
said to have anti-aging properties and helps scars.
For people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis it
can be beneficial to blend this oil with a Carrier
oil and frankincense essential oil as it supports the
neurological system and can help ward off or
alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Rub
two drops of each oil on the body three times a
day for three weeks, then take one week off and
repeat that cycle
It blends well with so many oils such as citrus,
chamomile, Clary sage, Rose, Lavender or
Geranium
(Julia Lawless The Encyclopaedia of essential
oils)
Sandra Wiseman
www.therapiesyou.com
Safety Precautions
Not to be taken orally and must be blended with a carrier oil but it is one of the more gentle
oils, making it a safer oil for most people to use.
THE NEW ALBUM FROM
https://www.facebook.com/theboardingcrew/?fref=ts
Totem Animals The Deer
Stag ~ Buck ~ Doe ~ Hind ~ Hart
Animal totems are guides or souls that walk through life with
us; guiding, teaching and protecting us. They show to us and
share with us their qualities so that we may learn from them
and work alongside them; and in doing so we may use their
qualities as spiritual tools along our own personal path. For
some of us, one or more animal totems will remain with us
throughout our lives. For others the animal totems will
frequently change, depending on the challenges we face through life.
Totems usually appear to us during a meditative state or in the form of a dream. Some people find that they
frequently see their animal totem, perhaps a certain bird that visits your garden daily. The deer that crosses
your path whilst walking through woodland. The butterflies that seem attracted to you or spiders in your
home.
Deer are noble and proud creatures, often appropriately associated with royalty and leaders. The Anglo
Saxons held the stag in reverence, a creature who to them symbolically was the personification of fertility
and strength; this traditional belief is thought to have stemmed from the ancient Germanic cultures. In
classical times the stag was of great importance to a group of peoples living on the north-eastern hemisphere
of Europe known as the Scythians. In England the stag is associated with the legend of Herne the Hunter; an
antlered man who resides in Windsor Great Park and has and will appear at times of nationwide crisis. There
is world-wide recognition of the stag having associations with the European and Celtic God, Cernunnos and
the female hind being connected with the Roman Diana and the Greek Artemis. According to Cornish and
Welsh legends, the stag or deer is a magickal creature who walks through all realms and in old Irish tales
there are many stories of humans transforming into deer.
Culhwch at Ysbadadden’s Court – E. Wallcousins
As a totem animal, the stag can teach us to be gentle, kind and patient. They are the sacred carriers of peace
and do so with grace and integrity showing us how to stay in tune with nature. The stag is swift and attentive
with a keen sense of observation; these well-developed wits including their heightened hearing often reflect
In the tale of Culhwch and Olwen from the
Mabinogion, it names the stag as being one
of the oldest creatures to walk the earth,
along with the salmon, the eagle, the
blackbird and the owl; the five animals that
are dominant to British folklore tradition.
Throughout history, folklore and legend
there are images and depictions of shamans
dressed in antlers and deer skins, this is
believed symbolically to represent wild and
majestic power, high status, fertility, the
protection of tribes and in the Celtic
tradition it is symbolic in the pursuit of
chthonic wisdom.
in us, clairaudient capabilities permitting those who can relate to the stag the ability to hear unspoken things
and to see through hectic and confused situations and illusions with absolute clarity. A devoted father, the
stag’s number one priority is to create his young and protect his herd. Those who have a stag as a totem
animal are often seen as nurturing and loving fatherly figures; proud leaders with a strong intuition, a great
sense of honour and an abundance of wisdom.
When we look at the antlers of a stag we can easily see why they are comparable to the branches of trees and
as they are annually shed we can appreciate the symbolism that connects them to rebirth and fertility. This
especially true of the Celtic God Cernunnos, the god of fertility and plenty, the Lord of the beasts, who is
almost always depicted with the antlers of a stag. There are known images that have been used to symbolize
Cernunnos in a non-human form, as a stag itself and for time immemorial, people have worn the skin and
antlers of the stag to ceremonially identify with it.
In some Native American tribes, it is said that
deer, because of the forks in their antlers signify a
forked or dual nature and that a white-tailed deer
will be a helper to you, whilst a dark-tailed deer is
a sign of danger. The Pawnee believe that the deer
is a guide that leads to the light of the Sun and the
Panche insist that human souls pass into the
bodies of deer after death and in doing so the deer
becomes so highly revered that the consumption
of its flesh is strictly forbidden
Deer painted drum from AAA Native Art Gallery
In the ‘Druid Animal Oracle’ Phillip & Stepanie Carr-Gomm the stag is described as “beautiful, graceful
creatures, but stags are also majestic, by virtue of their magnificent antlers” this portrayal of them being
‘majestic’ is one that repeats itself throughout history. We see Richard II having a stag as his heraldic
symbol, and in the story of Gawain and the White Hart, Gawain freely and eagerly trailed a Hart into the
forest. The chase ended with the realisation of Gawain’s own unpleasant short comings. But by following
the hart, willingly and facing his darker nature, he was able to confront his anger and learn to control it; thus
making him one of the best and most esteemed Knights of the Round table. A white hart is seen as a
messenger from the Otherworld and often is associated with the Wild Hunt and Samhain when the veil
between our world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest. Alban Elfed, the Autumn Equinox coincides with
the stag rutting season in September.
The Norse god Yngvi was thought to be a stag
god who taught to his worshipper’s high ideas and
aspirations along with the confidence to embark
on new beginnings.
Totem animals can appear to us whilst we dream
and when they do we need to take note of the
symbolism they show to us. When a deer or stag
appears in our dreams it represents great
gentleness and quite often a connection to the
outside, especially woodlands, forests and
chthonic energies (earth energies). A walking stag
stands at the gateway between imaginings and
awakening and symbolises a journey, a luring or
calling to new explorations.
For a male to dream of a stag would signify a
connection to his masculinity; to dream of a hind
would suggest a journey into the unknown, a
prospect to gain new understanding. For a female
to dream of either a stag or hind would signify a
connection to their femininity and their primal
instincts.
The stag as a totem animal shows us a spiritual
awakening within ourselves, it teaches us to love
ourselves and others completely and
unconditionally and to deal with challenges with
vitality and with a different perspective. The spirit
of the stag provides us with protection as cleverly
illustrated to us by J.K. Rowling in her magickal
fantasy world of Harry Potter, she uses a stag or
doe to provide protection in the form of a
patronus; and why this may be fantasy written
fiction, the stag being a protective spirit is an age
old tradition. Those with a stag or deer as a totem
animal tend to be overly cautious, alert and in
addition they take their time to trust new
individuals, situations and surroundings so we can
understand the stag’s symbolism in the use of
protection and defence. Those people understand
gratitude, they are the romantic and positive
givers in life, they have physical and mental grace
and vast imaginations.
If we give time to notice our totem animals then we
will discover them, for they speak to us in ways that
we wouldn’t normally notice in our hectic
everyday lives. Unless we look for them, unless we
listen for them, their subtle messages and
communications will go unnoticed. So make time
to discover your totem animal. Take the time to
connect and commune with them, and when you do
embrace their teachings and knowledge.
Cheryl Waldron
Name Meaning Origin
Arasse Stag Elven
Ajalan Stag/Strength Biblical
Damh Stag Irish
Dain, Dvalin, Duneyr, Durathor Stag Norse
Dyani Deer Irish/Gaelic
Hart/Heort Stag Old English
Hartley From the deer pasture English
Hirsh/Hiruz Stag Old High German
druidry.org
The Magick of Poppets Poppet Magick is a form of fetishism where a man-made-article is used
to represent someone or something physical that is to be used magically.
The word poppet is and older word for puppet and are made from a
variety of different materials. Ranging from the very simplistic to the
beautifully crafted, Poppets are a form of sympathetic or folk magick.
They are used in many cultures and like so many things are often feared
through lack of understanding.
The most common of the myths surrounding poppets come from the
Hollywood portrayal of Voodoo dolls, used to kill or maim another
person symbolised by the doll.
It is the intention of the following feature that some of these myths are laid to rest and to provide an overview of
Poppets and their uses in magick today. As always we seek to both entertain and enlighten through the knowledge and
experiences of those who have or still do practice this type magick.
Poppets for protectionA poppet is something we make magickly to assist us in our everyday lives. It is a symbol better known as a
talisman. Poppets are so very powerful because there has been so much energy and personal DNA added to
the magick. It’s more or less like signing a contract or adding your personal approval to the magick that is
taking place. Because so many people have been given the wrong information about poppets, largely from
Hollywood and and other media sensationalism, many believe they are only used for Hexing purposes.
Poppets are in fact used for many, many different magickal purposes. Healing, Protection, Binding, Love,
Banishing and yes Hexing.
This article focuses on making a poppet for self-protection, for which you will need…
Two pieces of cloth cut out into the shape of a person which usually looks like a ginger bread man when it’s
done and is ideally around 5 inches tall and about 3 inches wide.
Needle and thread.
Red candle and holder
Candle snuffer
Matches or lighter
Sage, frankincense, myrh or holy water for creating sacred space
Olive oil (for anointing red candle)
Rosemary fresh or dried for protection and purification
Basil fresh or dried for protection
Cinnamon for protection
Sea salt for protection
A small binding or lock of your hair. This only needs to be a few strands.
A slither of your nail clippings. Again this only requires a small amount
A small amount of your spit or a small drop of your blood either on a small piece
of paper or it can just be added to the poppet later.
Lots of fresh pine needles. Get plenty because this will be used as stuffing to fill
out your poppet
And a quiet place that has a table where you can work.
I always create sacred space before we perform any magickal workings this will be no exception. To make
your workplace sacred. Either by burning the sage or myrrh or sprinkling the holy water begin at the North
and work clockwise around the room while chanting the following incantation:
“Out with the negative never to return, in with the positive with no concerns SO MOTE IT BE!”
Make sure you complete a full circle so that you
end up in the place in which you started.
We also cast protection with any magickal
workings.
For this you will need the following items; the red
candle, candle holder, olive oil and sea salt. Begin
by taking a small amount of sea salt and
sprinkling it clockwise around the room starting at
the northern point. Save some sea salt for your
poppet as this will only take a small amount.
Next take your red candle and hold it in your left
hand. With your right thumb nail scratch a
lightning bolt in the top of the candle. Visualize a
white light coming from above and into the top of
your head and out your thumb nail.
You will feel a spark of energy a bit like static
electricity. This blesses your candle and makes it
ready for use.
Take out your olive oil and starting from the top
anoint the candle top to bottom all the way around
the candle. It only takes a small amount of oil. I
would like you to think and feel protected as you
anoint the candle. This is part of the
empowerment stage and it’s important to
concentrate on protection at this point.
Once you have your candle anointed the next step
is to empower your candle through visualization.
Hold your candle in both hands and visualize
yourself feeling safe and secure. Feel yourself
becoming one with the candle. Go even deeper
into thought as though you can see yourself
entering the candle as if there is a land within it.
Place the candle in its candle holder and light it.
Gaze into the flame as you once again focus your
thoughts on being inside the mysterious land that
lies within the candle. You can feel the heat at this
point so you look around and see you are
surrounded by fire. You can hear drumming in the
distance and see fire spirits dancing around the
fire to the beat of the drums until you too are
joining in with the dance and you feel secure and
protected. Maintain your focus on the dance until
you become the poppet. At this point you are
ready.to begin constructing the poppet.
Place your candle in the center of the table!
Take out the two pieces of cloth you have brought
with you. For the ones of you that have not
already sewed your cloth to the top of the head
feel free to do so now. Leave a hole large enough
in the top so that you can add all of your
ingredients.
Add about a teaspoon of rosemary as you chant
the following:
“As I add rosemary for purification may I be
blessed from this incantation” SO MOTE IT BE!
Then add about a teaspoon of Basil as you chant
the following:
“As I add Basil to this poppet spell, it becomes my
protection in this cloth shell” SO MOTE IT BE!
Add about two tablespoons of cinnamon as you
chant the following:
“In with the cinnamon all spicy and hot, the best
herb for protection by a long shot” SO MOTE IT
BE!
Add about a tea spoon of sea salt as you chant the
following: “As I add sea salt that comes from the
earth, the protector of all in which the ocean gave
birth” SO MOTE IT BE!
At this point DNA needs to be added this provides
the poppet with your ‘intent.’ The nail clippings
and hair are added as you chant the following:
“As I add my DNA, My intent will never go
astray” SO MOTE IT BE!
Then the signature, this is the drop of blood or
spit. This action signs the contract. As you add the
blood or spit chant the following:
“Now it’s time to give consent as I sign this
contract with my intent” SO MOTE IT BE!
Add the pine needles. They represent eternal life
and in this instance will represent eternal
protection. Stuff the rest of the poppet full with
pine needles as you chant the following:
“Now it’s time to add the pine which represents
eternal life, I have made this poppet to protect me,
thank you salamanders SO MOTE IT BE”
Sew the rest of the poppet together and breathe
into the mouth of the poppet so as to give it life.
You can place it on your altar, above your bed or
even carry it around with you. I always keep mine
on my altar.
Bryant Pinnix
‘Poppets - Using the darkness to bring forth the light’ Poppet magick has been used for several millennia and involves the creation of a ‘doll’ or ‘poppet’ to
represent the person for which the magick is intended. Often thought of in a negative light due to media
portrayal of the use of Voodoo dolls, this form of sympathetic magick can be a powerful way in which
energies can be directed and is especially potent when used for healing purposes.
I first used poppet magick in conjunction with a
binding spell. It was essential that the binding was
successful so I felt that the use of a poppet would
aid this. People I cared about were getting hurt and
I had to do something to try and stop this person
from causing any more harm. As binding spells
generally affect the freewill of the intended, they
should only ever be used as a last resort, and with
the right intentions. Some would say that a binding
is use of dark magick but I prefer to see it as using
the darkness to bring forth the light. For this reason
I had to make sure that my intentions and energies
were focussed 100% on this person.
I made my doll over a period of a few weeks.
Whenever I came into contact with the person I
would take careful note of what he most often
would wear, and if at all possible obtain something
from his person. I successfully managed to collect
some of his hair and by shear fluke I got hold of a
small piece if his shirt after he caught it on an old
nail in the pub garden! Using these I created a little
image of him. I made him out of similar cloth to
what he would normally wear and I stitched the
small amount of his hair onto the doll’s head.
Each time I added something to the doll I would
focus my intentions into the doll. Each time I would
have a new reason for wanting to perform such a
powerful spell, more and more people were getting
hurt each and every week. Once the doll was made
I took it out to the woodland at the back of my
home, and by the light of the full moon I bound him
in heavy black cord. I bound him to a branch of the
biggest tree in the copse. By the new moon he was
gone… I don’t know where and I don’t know what
made him leave town but still to this day no one
knows. Helen Bull
Image Malcom Lidbury
Poppets from a Wiccan Perspective Poppets are have been used throughout history and in all cultures as an aid to good and evil spell craft. They
have been produced in many different ways but are similar in their representation as a symbolic copy of a
certain person or entity. They can be made in many different ways from a variety of materials but
traditionally Wiccan Poppets are sown from fabric or knitted, however I have seen Poppets made from many
materials including flowers, twigs clay and even carved from a candle.
It is possible to buy simple manufactured Poppets
which are usually made from cotton, stuffed with
barley straw. They will have a small opening,
usually in the armpit area, that enables you to
insert items to individualise the Poppet and assist
your spell. I personally prefer to make my own
which enables me to begin the spell from the
moment I start to cut the fabric. I am then able to
cast my spell into every stitch and knot involved.
For every one of us the journey is different,
therefore, every Poppet will be as individual as the
person who made it. If you are using a
manufactured Poppet make sure that you pay
close attention to the details that you add. Small
coins, beads, crystals or herbs are just a few of the
items that can be inserted to strengthen the power
of your Poppet. Hair and nail clippings can attach
it to an individual, which I find particularly useful
when using the Poppet for healing. Embroidered
or drawn features, hair and clothing all add to the
power and individual nature of the Poppet. Again
this is entirely up to you and will depend on your
own personal taste and desires.
.There are so many ways that Poppets can be used
and again it will always depend on your individual
need. Attracting love, healing, protection, fertility
and simply to bring comfort are but a few. A
green Poppet containing a coin and basil leaves
concealed over a front porch is believed to attract
wealth and keep poverty away from a home.
While you are making or personalising a Poppet
concentrate on your aim and push all other
thought from your mind. Gradually the Poppet
will become infused with its intended purpose and
you will instinctively know when it is complete.
What you do with your finished Poppet is again an
individual choice. I personality like to put mine in
a place where it is unlikely to be disturbed and
have, on occasions, buried them.
As with all things Wiccan the intention is what
really matters and it can’t be stressed enough that
following the Wiccan Rede is essential. Know
that any harm that is caused by your spell will be
returned to you threefold. However, all the love,
blessings and healing that you send will also be
returned.
And ye harm none do what you will
Blessed Be
Peggy Kee
Image by Victorrrmz
Poppets for Love’s Sake
So …you are a scrawny, socially awkward, geeky teenager, the kind who never gets
noticed at parties. But you are in Love. So in love, in fact, that you can't sleep, can't eat, and that you talk to
yourself all day long like you've gone slightly batty. All you seem to do is pull the petals off daisies whilst
day-dreaming about the object of your infatuation. You know that there are plenty of sassier and sexier girls
out there, girls way more likely to attract the eye of an eligible young man than you are. But you have one
secret weapon, in your dereliction: whilst your friends were busy doing each other's hair and socialising, you
were keeping busy in the library, honing your budding occultist skills.
You know about spell craft. You've read about poppets, how they can be made and baptised so as to serve an
intent. You know they've been used to create sexual attraction between people for centuries. You think you
have found the solution to all your troubles. Well, think again. Poppet magic totally works. Trouble is, when
it comes to love spells, you are not just influencing one person but two. You are manipulating someone
without their consent (roll eyes) and (warning! WARNING! WARNING!) Even with a very clear statement of
intent, you may find out that you will be getting much more than you had bargained for
I'll tell you the story of a girl who used poppets in
a love spell once. Please note that any
resemblance with persons living or dead is, by the
way, purely coincidental.
The girl was 14 and love-sick to the point of
devastation. She'd never been in love before.
Desperate to alleviate her longing, she feverishly
crafted two poppets as part of a three-hour long
ritual, tied them together with red ribbon in a
moment of effused ecstasy, and waited.
Barely a month later, she got her Lothario. Theirs
was an intoxicating puppy-love affair which lasted
about three years, after which she left home, went
to University, met other Lotharios and decided
she'd had enough of her first love. He didn't take it
too well. In fact, he totally collapsed. He lost a lot
of weight. For months after that he wandered like
a forlorn dog, not knowing what to do with
himself anymore.
Our wannabe witch, in her youthful selfishness,
couldn't care less of course. She brushed away all
nagging feelings of guilt and continued partying
as if nothing had happened. It was only twenty
years later, when they met for a chance dinner,
that he showed her pictures of all the ladies he'd
been involved with since and her jaw dropped.
The women were all blonde, petite and criminally
naive, just like she had been at 14. They shared
her interests in animation, video games and exotic
travels.
Every single one of girls bore an uncanny
resemblance with her, down to the trademark look
of miniskirts and knee-high socks. The boy wasn't
cured. All he wanted was a one-night reunion with
his lost teenage love. It was at if the clocks of his
life had stopped when she had dumped him all
these years ago. Although the poppets had been
ritually buried for a long time in an attempt to
break the enchantment, the girl realised that,
whilst the burial she'd enacted had freed her from
the grip of her own spell, it had not worked so
well with him. All this, after all, had happened
behind his back, without his knowledge or
consent. She quietly cursed at her retrospective,
shocking carelessness. The girl left that night
feeling disturbed, remorseful and sheepish. She
swore she would not use poppets for selfish
reasons ever again.
It would be a few more years before she finally
correctly identified the mystery caller who would
leave heavy-breathing, silent messages on her
answer phone at two in the morning.
I am sure I don't need to give you a lecture
. Lou Hotchkiss Knives
Making Poppets for HealingThis is a method of making
Poppets/dolls for healing. But, the same
process could be used for making
poppets for any purpose. A word of
warning with making poppets, it
combines so many types of magic which
therefore makes its strength very strong!
There is always a duty of care to ensure
that the poppet is looked after and
disposed of properly.
The first thing to know is why you are making a
poppet. It is essential that your intent is set from the
start. Some traditionalists would say that all magic has
to be completed in a circle cast for the purpose,
however I work in my own space and therefore it is
magic to me.
However the intent is essential from the start for
a number of reasons. Whilst making your
poppet you will choose appropriate materials
and colours and crystals and herbs that will aid
and assist in your intention. A secondly your
thoughts need to be maintained and focused
whilst making the poppet.
There are so many different books and internet
sites to read about relevant colours for specific
intents as well as crystals and symbols. I could
never cover that is this short article. However I have
choosen a pink bag for healing matter of the heart and
some simply healing herbs, such as basil, caraway
seeds, lavender and camomile.
If your thoughts wander and you are not focused not
only will your magic be weaker but you may
inadvertently put some intention into the poppet that
you did not wish. It is sometime good to focus with a
meditation prior to commence of making a poppet.
I have taken a number of photographs of the poppet I
have demonstrated for this article to show you a basic
way to make a poppet.
I start with a number pipe cleaners as they
are easy and safe to use. But you can
interchange this with florist wire if you
wish.
The pipe cleaners form the basis of the
shape of the poppet and will assist when
binding the poppet to its human shape.
It is best to start binding the poppet with
thick wool or twine as takes shapes
quicker and needs less wool initially.
Twine is a really good substance to use
as it is bio degradable and also neutral
in colour. I have used a fairly thick
grade wool.
As I began to build up the shape I knew that this was
healing of the heart so I decided that in the stomach
and chest cavity of the doll I would place a healing
pouch full of the relevant herbs to help in this. Of
course if you needed to help any other part of the body
your focus can be to put crystals herbs or items in the
relevant part of the doll to aid your magic.
Once I have put the herbs in the belly I then continue
to bind the poppet until a basic body shape is
formed. It is the intention that is most important,
so in fact the doll can be left in this state and does
not really need much more work. However I like
to make the doll resemble the person in some way
by adding clothing or hair or items that belong to
the person to assist in the magical process. This
also helps with essential mind focusing of the
intent for that particular person.
On this doll I have added a bag that can be filled
with symbols, crystals or any other items to assist with
the healing process, but quite simply the dolls can be
added to until the magic is complete or they can be
completed at once and placed on a healing altar.
The chi energy of the maker should of course be used
to charge the doll and the energy of a Reiki practioner
is very strong and a further enhancement to the magic.
The only way to get rid of a poppet once it is used is to
bury it and thank the universe, the god and goddess. At
this time you should also ask for all ties and binds to
the poppet to be released as you would not
want someone finding it and then damaging
it etc.
I once again stress that this magic is strong
which is why I would only use it for
healing or assisting with fertility.
Blessed Be
Sprigganwitch.
Poppets and the Importance of Teachers
I remember that Patrick, a fellow magician, cried
when he saw the doll. She has been in a small side
Temple situated next to the main Temple area for
about three months now and had grown ever more
hideous with the passing days. Her hair seemed to
weave itself into knots framing her visibly sunken
cheeks. A blackish mold had taken root on her
body and clothing. All this was unpleasant to see
but the shock came with the eyes. They radiated a
malevolence that was active and searching and
hungry.
I knew that something must be done. My spells
could no longer contain what I had birthed. While
in her presence my carriage was self-assured and
the words I spoke to her had power but I could
sense the metallic taste of fear growing in my
throat. How had it come to this? The doll was to
act as a wrathful guardian of the larger
Temple and, as usual, one step at a time I was led
into excess by a curiosity that could only be sated
by dancing on the edge of disaster.
The doll rested in a child’s coffin. Quite old and
exquisitely made, it had a glass plate through
which the face could viewed. The interior carried
darkish stains deposited by past occupants. It was
a gift from Charlotte, my mother. Charlotte
wanted to be a dancer, her first husband was a
drummer, a junkie on the steam boats that plied
the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. She would sit on
the bank and listen as the boat passed belching hot
smoke and even hotter ragtime music.
It was through Charlotte that as a child I was
introduced to beat culture and a thrown-ness
toward the unusual. The coffin was a beautiful and
apt gift. I have no memory of where the doll came
from, as with most magickal items it seemed to
simply show up when needed. With glee and
ceremony the two were joined and came to abide
in the small Temple.
I was beginning to lose balance in this perilous
dance. A stronger, surer hand was needed. I had a
teacher. By teacher I mean someone I looked up
too. A friend more accomplished in the mystical
arts. Thomas Howerton Owen Knight was, and is,
a force of nature. We played in a band together. I
was one of the drummers and Owen played a
tuned saw and recited his poetry. He would dye
himself blue for performances. The dye was
traditional and took days to weeks to wear off.
We had a gig in a park in the afternoon in the full
light of summer. I took heart from the light of the
day and found the courage to take the coffin with
me to our concert. After our performance I asked
Owen if he would take the large bundle with him.
To my relief, he readily agreed.
At a band practice a few days later I asked him
about my ‘gift.’ He replied, “Oh, It’s in my living
room. Much better to watch than a Television.”
That was about 50 years ago. Today Owen has a
new publication out through Black Moon
Publishing The Cross Tarot and I have, in certain
respects, followed in his footsteps. The
subsequent pictures include a poppet given to me
by a group of voodoos who found her a bit much
to deal with. She was quite happy when I gave her
the snake to hold. She is shy but enjoyed having
the pictures taken. She stands with one of the
Barons.
I now know that when I create familiars or open
doorways for a spirits passage I have taken on a
responsibility. These beings have a level of
sentience and as such can learn and grow. They
are, in a very true sense, my children. They
deserve honor and respect and most importantly
firm instruction along with caring attention. As we
know, there is much that they can give and much
that they can do for us in return.
Dr. Louie Martinié
Image -
Cheryl Waldron
The Cross Tarot is truly a compendium of Western
Druidic lore and wisdom. This Tarot is an
encyclopedic rendering of western occult
knowledge rivaling such works as Crowley’s 777.
It is a return to the old ways, a guidepost leading
the reader into the realms of the old knowledge. It
is, in written and picture form, the lore of the story
teller and as such the beating heart of the Western
Traditions. Owen’s practice weaves over fifty years
and as a Tibetan monk can recite volumes of sacred
teachings from memory, so also can Owen.
This tarot is about Balance, not judgement of good
or evil. Judgement against comes when a situation
is out of balance. This tarot can be used to point to
an imbalance and bring the state of affairs into
equilibrium.
The Cross Tarot is of necessity polytheistic
(Aquarian). No single monotheistic (Piscean) good
or evil force can provide the dynamism necessary
for balance. The entire field of spiritual forces
(Gods, Goddesses, Spirits, Forces, et cetera) are
necessary to maintain the system of balances.
As shown in the wisdom of this Tarot, Learning and
Life are eternal properties of matter.
Quotes from the Cross Tarot:
Along the Path, the questor would find animals,
minerals and plants; along with spiritual forces to
which they relate. Deities are to be met within
animals, minerals and plants. Especially, the Plant
Kingdom gives a way the deities might be
communicated with, as many of the deities, at
times, take plant forms. As Jacob Grimm has said,
the history of European Spirituality would; in many
ways, resemble the history of trees.
Small bits of herb might cause a great event to take
place. A bit of herb might be hidden in the room of
a subject to cause that person to fall in love. Media
used herbs to stop the flow of rivers and to check
the flight of stars…
The wheels of cause and effect tie the trees, even to
the smallest of herbs, with the great turnings of the
starry heavens. Subtle connections between an herb
and a distant star can throw the balance of an event
toward one direction or another. It is said, “Every
herb knows her loving star.”
Accompanying Tarot Deck available from
http://lefthandpress.com/
A Spring Clean with Sticky Willie
Cleavers (Galium aparine), sometimes known as
Goosegrass or Sticky Willie is a common plant
with a reputation as a spring tonic.
In days gone by the appearance of fresh green
edible plants such as Cleavers, Dandelion and
Stinging Nettle in early spring was of utmost
importance for people who had survived winter
mainly on preserved foods, often lacking in
nutritional value. As well as offering plentiful
supplies of vitamins and minerals these plants also
have medicinal properties too.
The names Cleavers and Sticky Willie refer to its
ability to stick to things, aparine is from the Greek
aparo meaning to seize. Galium is from the Greek
gale meaning milk as the plant has the ability to
curdle milk. Goosegrass stems from the belief that
the plant is a favourite of geese.
A plant that many regard as a nuisance (weed) or
others pass by without noticing, Cleavers offers us
far more than its appearance would suggest.
It is associated with the process of renewal at
spring time due to its actions as a cleansing tonic,
refreshing and revitalising the body when the
aerial parts are either drunk as an infusion or eaten
as a vegetable. In the 17th Century Nicholas
Culpeper recommended it as a spring tonic ‘…to
cleanse the blood and strengthen the liver, thereby
to keep the body in health, and fitting it for that
change of season that is coming.’
Its cleansing properties reflect its actions as a
lymphatic tonic and a diuretic (promoting the flow
of urine).
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels
throughout the body which conveys fluid (lymph)
which has leaked into the tissues from the blood
capillaries back to the blood circulation.
The system contains collections of nodes (often
referred to as glands) behind the ear, in the armpit
and in the groin which act as filters to prevent
foreign particles entering the bloodstream. They
also produce lymphocytes (white blood cells)
which are part of the immune system that fights
infection.
As a lymphatic tonic Cleavers is used by
herbalists for any problem involving the lymph
system. This includes congestion in the system i.e.
fluid build-up (lymphoedema), swollen glands,
dropsy (heart failure) in fact anywhere there is a
build-up of fluid in the tissues, and conditions
which may be associated with stasis or congestion
in the lymphatic system such as psoriasis, eczema
and other skin problems.
Its diuretic action is of course a part of how the
plant cleanses the lymphatic system but is also of
value in its own right, so it can be used to treat
problems in the urinary system such as cystitis
and irritable bladder. It also has a reputation for
dissolving bladder stones.
It is reputed to promote restful sleep (although I
have never used it as such) and an infusion used as
a wash will soothe sunburnt skin; the wash is also
supposed to fade freckles if used regularly.
It is an old remedy for aiding weight loss;
Culpeper wrote that ‘….taken in broth, to keep
them lean and lank that are apt to grow fat.’ I
suspect this action is attributable to its ability as a
diuretic to increase fluid loss from the body; this
is not a healthy or effective way to try to control
weight.
In days gone by Culpeper and other herbalists
used the juice to stop bleeding, for earache and
mixed with wine as a remedy for adder bites in
order to protect the heart from the venom.
It has a reputation as being anti-tumour. This may
be due to its action on the lymph system as a
clean, well-functioning lymph system is seen as a
crucial part of a strategy for treating someone with
cancer.
The Methodist preacher John Wesley wrote a
pamphlet containing many folk remedies that
people could use to treat themselves. He
distributed this as a self-help guide for people who
could not afford doctors’ fees when he travelled
the country preaching. Interestingly he
recommended Cleavers as effective for dispersing
hard swellings. Whether he meant tumours or
swollen glands is not clear.
So, as spring and Ostara approach, it is worth
considering a spring cleanse using the gifts
Mother Nature offers us; renewing and refreshing
ourselves. The process of gathering the herbs
helps to connect us with the world around us and
their consumption cleanses our inner selves.
NB If you have any doubts about what you are
treating or how to do it, then I recommend you
ask your local herbalist. .
Andrew Cowling
BSc(Hons),Dip.Phyt,D.Hyp,RCST,MNFSH,FNI
MH. Herbalist, Craniosacral Therapist, Hypnotherapist,
Healer.
62 Grove Road
Portland
DT5 1DB.
Tel. 01305 860611.
NEW LINES JUST IN.................................
Lisa Parker, Mugs, Selenite Wands, Tarot
Cards, Tarot Bags,
Incense Sticks,
Pendulum Boards,
Dreamcatchers,
Quartz, Healing Stones,
Wooden Boxes, Oils
, Smudge Sticks - Crystal Balls
PLUS LOADS MORE-
Available at Dolmen Grove Events
Its fairly reasonable to say that face & body
painting is considered a personal spiritual tool
within the tribal communities of the world,
within ceremony and ritual tradition
individuals as well as combined gatherings
have used it to express their purpose. Using
simple methodology to tune into subtle
frequencies that may enhance the
consciousness in the same way as something as
common as listening to music can alter ones
perspective, so the little things we do by way of
ritual can alter and enhance the conscious
mind in order to explore inner depths and even
reach out beyond the confines of our everyday
perspective.
The Sun Ritual
Colour is every bit as important to humans as
sound and by exploring the energies and the
emotions that may be promoted by particular
colours we base our own particular rituals to
that which suits us as individuals.
In celebration of life and to promote a positive
start to the day, a simple ritual to the sun can
be enjoyable as well as invigorating. In my own
personal greeting of the day I tend to go out to
the apple tree in my garden and position myself
to look to the east. I tie a bright yellow band
around my head and allow my breathing to
settle into a calm meditative rhythm. This will
only take a moment or two before reaching a
relaxed mood that allows my consciousness to
embrace the purpose of the ritual.
It’s within the silent moments of this
preparation that what I term as a spiritual key
is used to open the door to the super
consciousness; the realm in which we as
humans experience the most sacred aspects of
our spirituality.
Spirit Song Within ritual
I often use a drum for rhythm and sing what is
usually described as a spirit song or dream
chant, which may differ according to place and
time and of course my emotions. The spirit
song can be a few words repeated or even a
simple hummed melody, there are no rules as
to what it will be or should be other than it is
made personal to you as part of your
communion and relationship with the spirit
realms. Yellow, Red, Orange and White face
paint designed as you desire will represent the
energies that you wish to surf upon when
performing your ritual. The most important
thing to remember is what is written above is
only intended as a guideline, based purely upon
my own ritual procedures and each individual
will have their own unique way.
I would also like to point out that this whole
ritual procedure can be adjusted to suit
varying time scales for instance, if I have the
time to spare I may take anything from 15
minutes to an hour to enjoy and explore this
ritual, which can also be enhanced by elaborate
or simple decoration of the face, or arms and
hands. It is about doing whatever is preferable
to the individual.
The main thing is that you find a way in which
it works for you and by removing the rights or
wrongs from such a ritual you are free to
develop individually and become able to
embrace and explore one’s own authenticity.
When this ritual is enjoyed by the tribe/clan as
a larger ceremony it still maintains the same
individualism but the combined drumming and
rhythmic chants help to generate an
atmosphere that is spiritually uniting. Because
the chants may differ per individual, it is found
that a singular strong chant may take
precedence, one which others will be happy to
join in with. Quite often one person will be
allocated beforehand to lead the chanting and
the rest of the tribe will echo. For a spiritual
gathering to explore itself as a collective there
can be no spiritual hierarchy within such
rituals we are all equal.
Taloch Jameson
https://www.facebook.com/Gathering-of-Crow-
Dancers-1022216127812903/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/crowdancers/?fref=t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUvMAwreCD
E
https://www.reverbnation.com/crowdancers
DOLMEN GROVE MOOTS
All Dolmen Grove Moots hold regular meetings where people can find out more about
Dolmen Grove membership, ethos and upcoming events including camps, workshops and
talks.
Hampshire, Fareham, – The Heathfield Arms 116 Blackbrook Road, Fareham
po15 5bz - First Monday of every month, 7:30pm onwards.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.dolmengrovehampshiremoot/?fref=ts
Essex - Scout Hut, Cromwell Road, Grays, RM17 5HT Weekends
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dolmengroveessexmoot/?fref=ts
Dorset, Weymouth – Old Town Hall High West Street DT4 8JH Weymouth,
Dorset - Second Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm onwards
https://www.facebook.com/groups/435089566582005/?fref=ts
Dorset, Portland - The George Inn 133 Reforne, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2AP -
Last Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm onwards
https://www.facebook.com/groups/148075512033935/?fref=ts
Cornwall, St Austell - Polgooth Inn Ricketts Lane, Polgooth, St.Austell, PL26
7DA - First Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm onwards
https://www.facebook.com/groups/460165050682366/?fref=ts
Berkshire, Bracknell - The Acoustic couch 11 Market St, Bracknell, RG12 1JG
-Third Tuesday of every month, 8:00pm onwards
https://www.facebook.com/groups/150234135114242/?fref=ts
Dorset, East Dorset Travelling Moot – Various locations in East Dorset - first
Thursday of every month 7:30pm onwards
https://www.facebook.com/groups/285539554914086/?fref=ts
Berkshire, Newbury - Last Thursday of every month, 7.30pm onwards
See Facebook group for venue details
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654789994736431/?fref=ts
All Dolmen Grove moots are advertised regularly on
www.dolmengrove.co.uk
with up-to-date information on individual moot Facebook page
This page is where the pagans, heathens, witches, druids, occultists and shamen
of tomorrow can share their experiences and beliefs, as they continue to develop
their own unique spirituality.
LITTLE LIZZIY WITCH This poem is written by Arietta and Eloise Bryant and is inspired by the "rituals" Eloise used to hold
with her toys when she was younger (She is now 13 ).
Little Lizzy Witch
Little Lizzy Witch Is eight years old
She is very, very brave
And very, very bold
She lives in a cottage
By a forest lush and green
With her Mama, and her Papa
And her Spider, Inkie-P
Inkie likes to snooze
In the rafters of the house
Or to ride on Lizzy’s hat
Or to chase the old grey mouse
And Lizzy has adventures
With her friends from near and far
There’s Octopus, and Tiger
There’s Owl and also Hare
And on each and every full moon
When the Witches gather around
Lizzy celebrates the Esbat
With her toys upon the ground
Now, Tiger, he’s the fire
Eyes aglow and stripes like flames
Lizzy sits him in the south
When it’s ritual time again
Octopus is from the ocean
She gets comfy in the West
With her tentacles so long
She likes the Water best
Hare is in the North
Where the Earth is grounding her
Standing firm, she is rooted
Magick crackles in her fur
Owl is in the East
With the wind beneath his wings
He hoots into the night-time Air
Whilst the witches chant and sing
So Lizzy casts a Circle,
She walks Three Times around
And as she does she sprinkles
Salted Water on the Ground
And when the Circle’s cast
She sits with her stuffed friends
And she thinks of all the ones she loves
Bright Blessings to them she sends
So if you see the Full Moon
Lighting up the dark, dark sky
Then why not do what Lizzy does
And have a Magickal Time!
Arietta and Eoise Bryant
40
THE ETERNAL HEARTBEAT
My Name is Connach Evan Artur Caswell Jameson and I am 9 years old.
All of my life I have drummed and it is the one thing I love the most!
I have been going to Stonehenge now every year of my life, {Even in my
Mums tummy lol} I drum alongside my father Taloch and The Dolmen
Drummers. It is exciting inside the stones but sometimes gets a little
claustrophobic lol!!!!
One of my favourite memories was watching the sun rise between the
stones with my Mum and Dad. A pagan life for me has allowed me many
new friends from all over the country and every year we meet up at
camps and have loads of fun. We have all grown up together. Climbing
trees, playing football and drum workshops are cool.
This year I am looking forward to CrowDancers. A new band which I
will be drumming in. Drumming is my world and comes from my heart.
If you get a chance check out my youtube channel Connach Jameson.
Photograph by Joanna Caswell
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsw76nIA7DYihQx2fQFUbeg
NATURAL MAGICK My name is Naomi Syme but everyone calls me the ‘Short faerie’.
I love to do rituals I am pagan and believe in the spirit of gods and
goddesses and that their spirit lives in everyone. When I do rituals I feel
calm and relaxed. I feel at home in a circle.
My first ritual was at the Dolmen Grove Tribal Dreams camp based on
the voice of the wind. It celebrated the dance of creation. Since then I’ve
done a few rituals, usually with Connach Jameson playing the drums and
raising energy. I also do rituals at Stonehenge.
I like to dance in rituals for the gods and goddesses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1MXV7aTtU
Photograph by Joanna Caswell
https://www.facebook.com/lovejoantiquesfurniturerestoration?fref=ts
41
Reiki master/teacher, Card readings,Pendulum readings
Craft wares. All available online (except reiki). E-mail: - [email protected]
Phone/What’s App: - 07920196395 Skype: - Kerenza.Jinks
Website: - .http://kerenzaj.wix.com/kerenza-jinks Etsy-:https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KerenzasCrafts
As seen at Ostara Fare (Cornwall) and Beltane Spirit of Rebirth
42
Further information on Dolmen Grove can be found
www.dolmengrove.co.uk
Dolmen Grove Facebook links
Portland Moot https://www.facebook.com/groups/14807551203393
East Dorset Travelling Moot
https://www.facebook.com/groups/556080981209172/?fref=ts
Weymouth Moot https://www.facebook.com/groups/43508956658200
Berkshire/Bracknell Moot
https://www.facebook.com/groups/15023413511424
Cornwall Moot https://www.facebook.com/groups/46016505068236
Essex Moot https://www.facebook.com/groups/dolmengroveessexmoot
Hampshire Moot
https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.dolmengrovehampshiremoot/
Berkshire/Newbury Moot
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654789994736431/?fref=ts
Dolmen Grove Chronicles
https://www.facebook.com/DolmenGroveMagazine
Dolmen Grove
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dolmen-Grove/110124449082
Email Diane Narraway (chairman Dolmen Grove/Editor Dolmen Grove
Chronicles)
43