Caiwen-Nallron

Covid-19. That's all I really have to say. Back in March, when most states went into lockdown, my job was abruptly moved to online and at home. This increased my workload 5 fold. I already had carpal tunnel, and the sudden onslaught of fully online work brought me to the point I couldn't handwrite, couldn't woodburn, and could barely type. All of my hobbies and my spiritual work came to a complete halt. It was a wonder I could celebrate either Ostara or Beltane, and there wasn't much to the Ostara celebration, trust me. Six months later, the flooding seems to be receding . . . for now. With the Christmas season only a few months away, I don't know how long I'll have much free time. However, I did get some relief for my arms, and I've cautiously begun woodburning small pieces this week. I can't do a whole lot, but it's better than nothing. At any rate, it's nice to see my DA friends again for however long this can last.

I'm opening commissions for altar tiles, ornaments, boxes, and Native American ancestor or memorial sticks. All payments will be through Paypal. Altar Tiles (thick): The altar tiles are roughly 4 inches (10 cm) round and a half inch thick. I'm willing to do pentacles, Celtic trees of life, awen, Celtic crescent moons, Nordic runes, Ogham runes, and triple moons. I will also consider requests. $10 USD. Includes shipping & handling. Add $0.50 if you want it stained. International shipping will cost more. Sample of pentacle version--one without stain and one with red cherrywood stain: Ornaments & Thin Altar Tiles: The ornaments

I'm starting the process of writing entries so I can create my own pagan blog, so I thought I'd share a few of them here on DA first. How to Cast a Spell with Only Words: Many people may tell you that in order to cast a spell, you need a huge collection of material things: a rhymed spell, candles, herbs, crystals, a poppet, incense, string, rope, your ritual tools, and/or an offering to your deity of choice. But the truth is you need nothing at all except three nonmaterial things: your words, your will, and your focus (i.e., concentration). Visualization can also be of great help. As Scott Cunningham, the most prolific and a well beloved