Articles written by Patricia Deneen

Uruz is part of the early runic alphabet used in magic and divination. Learn its origins and main attributes as well as how to bring them into your life.

Apr 26, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

Author Michael J. Smith provides a beginner's guide to Asatru deities, devotional practices and examples of the main Heathen rituals of the blot and sumbel.

Apr 16, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

Learn this simple and effective psychic self-defense technique that utilizes the chakra system as a powerful way to combat real or perceived psychic attack

Apr 6, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

If you are interested in Celtic spirituality but don't know where to begin, Caitlin Matthews created a daily devotional based on ancient Celtic seasons and lore.

Mar 24, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

A patient's medical record is a large part in providing the best care. Learn the role SOAP notes play in documenting and efficiently treating a patient's illness.

Feb 27, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

Odin is known for his association with death and battle, but there is so much more to his character. Learn some of his other traits for magic and ritual ideas.

Feb 8, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

Qualified medical coders are highly sought after for employment in health care settings. Learn what the best options are for education in this growing field.

Feb 4, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

Medical coding is part of the growing health information field. Two groups are guideposts for prospective coders. Learn about the resources they offer.

Jan 25, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

"Is that gun in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" Did Mae West really say this line? Learn about this legendary screen star and her famous wit.

Jan 10, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

The bark, leaves, buds and bark from birch trees are all used in natural medicine, magic and divination. Learn about the purifying and feminine aspects of birch.

Jan 4, 2010 - Patricia Deneen

A.O. Spare pioneered sigil and chaos magic. Learn how modern magicians have adapted his techniques for practical magic and how you can too.

Dec 28, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Crystals are commonly used in alternative health practices. Learn which ones are most popular for healing emotional issues involving the heart.

Dec 7, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Are you looking for heathen groups in your area but don't know where to start? Here is a listing of organizations recreating Germanic religion throughout the world.

Nov 26, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Grounding is a foundation of spiritual practice. Learn how to use crystals that correspond to the first chakra to enhance grounding techniques.

Nov 21, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

More women are taking to the outdoors. They now have many choices to learn hunting and shooting in an encouraging atmosphere with other women.

Nov 3, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Gem elixirs contain the metaphysical properties of crystals and gems. They are taken internally for natural healing and as an aid to meditation and spiritual advancement.

Oct 26, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Crystals create a change in the subtle energy bodies which in turn effects healing on the physical level. Here are just a few of the many stones used for this purpose.

Oct 26, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Moon elixirs are like liquid lunar energy. They can be taken internally or used to bless sacred objects and people as well as to enhance magic rites.

Oct 11, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Flower essence therapy is a gentle, natural healing method that treats the entire person. It's easy to make remedies from flowers and ingredients on hand.

Sep 27, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Mistletoe was revered by the ancient Druids both magically and medicinally. It's possible that modern mistletoe traditions have their roots in ancient beliefs.

Sep 7, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Honoring the sacred feminine along with the divine masculine is part of bring balance to spiritual practice. Learn what role the earth mother plays for Pagans.

Sep 3, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Visitors enjoy Parke County, Indiana, which is keeping a link to America's rustic past alive by preserving its covered bridges and history.

Aug 16, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Four thieves vinegar is a popular magical tool because of its effectiveness and ease of preparation. Learn how to make it for protection and banishing spells.

Aug 1, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Magic doesn't need to be complex. Learn simple techniques for making amulets and talismans to attract your desires and ward off unwanted influences.

Jul 26, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Are you interested in Heathenry in the United States but don't know where to turn? Here is a listing of several US Asatru and other groups to help you in your search.

Jul 21, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Magical tools pick up energy, both positive and negative. Learn ways to clear your sacred tools of negativity before using them in magic spells and rituals.

Jul 7, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

The moon cycles are an excellent tool in timing your magic spells to increase their effectiveness. Learn the best times to perform magic according to the moon's phases.

Jul 4, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

The magic circle used in modern Pagan rituals has an ancient past. Learn its possible origins and how it has been revived to fit the modern ritualist's needs.

Jun 15, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

In divination, fehu is often called the money rune, but it's much more complex. Learn about what consistently working with fehu can do for you.

Jun 7, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Commonly called a weed by the uninitiated, this beautiful lacy flower is edible and can be used in wedding bouquets as well as arts and crafts.

May 24, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Have you ever wondered how companies pay medical transcriptionists? Learn how pay is figured using production-based line count rates.

May 15, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

If you're looking for an affectionate, happy, purring machine, then look no further than this breed that is said to have traveled with the Vikings.

May 9, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Home cleaning can be a lucrative start-up business for the right person. Learn what the major considerations are before deciding whether this career is a good choice.

Apr 19, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Most people consider housecleaning a chore. Why not use professional cleaning service techniques to get it over with as quickly as possible while doing a great job?

Apr 14, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Pagan authors have produced a wealth of information to draw inspiration from on wide-ranging topics including the Divine Feminine, magic, and respect for the earth.

Apr 12, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

The ash tree has been used medicinally for weight loss and has associations in Northern European and Celtic mythology for being the famed world tree and a magical weapon.

Apr 5, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

The TweetLater tool helps businesses and individuals manage their time on Twitter. This results in increased web traffic, exposure, and profits in the long run.

Mar 29, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Regardless of whether he was the Beast some called him or just misunderstood, his work has had a tremendous impact on modern magical and occult thought.

Mar 28, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

There are pros and cons for medical transcriptionists who work as independent contractors. Working from home usually outweighs most of the cons.

Mar 22, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Georgian Wicca, while less well-known in the Wiccan religion, has been around long enough to have established itself as a driving force for Craft unity.

Mar 12, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

BTW is a term that helps those new to the religion understand important differences between traditional and eclectic Wicca.

Mar 8, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Bette Davis and Paul Henreid share romance and their famous cigarettes in what some might call a classic chick flick that is also an early look at mental illness in film.

Feb 23, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Woad has captured popular imagination as producing the blue dye for body paint used by the Celts. Learn the history and modern uses of this yellow-flowered garden beauty.

Feb 16, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Indigo dye in crystallized form is a safer, neater alternative to woad for recreating the body designs said to be worn by the ancient Celts.

Feb 10, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Once believed to be a vessel of evil, the walnut tree has long been associated with witchcraft and healing. It is now used for fertility magic and smooth transitions.

Jan 13, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Known as the mightiest of trees, the oak has been revered for its sheltering and stable presence by ancient Druids and modern Pagans alike.

Jan 4, 2009 - Patricia Deneen

Willow was known by the ancients as a remedy for pain and fever relief. Learn how it is also used by Pagans in love, protection, and feminine magic.

Dec 28, 2008 - Patricia Deneen

Odin is known as the ruler of the Norse gods. Learn how this powerful god gave the greatest sacrifice to gain wisdom for himself and humankind.

Dec 22, 2008 - Patricia Deneen

Celtic Reconstructionism is a growing religion with a strong focus on scholarship. It is an attempt to unearth ancient Celtic polytheistic practices for the modern age.

Dec 14, 2008 - Patricia Deneen

Many modern heathens claim Asatru as their religion. This reconstructed faith is growing in popularity mainly among Neo-Pagans.

Dec 7, 2008 - Patricia Deneen