Month: March 2004

Myth of the Day: Dechtere The mother of Cuchulainn. There are a number of versions of his birth, of which two follow: one, Dechtere accidentally swallowed a mayfly while drinking a cup of wine, became pregnant from this event, and bore Cuchulainn; two, She was impregnated by the god Lugh with his own soul, and… Continue reading Celtic Virgin Birth?

**************************************************************************************************************************************** Kores’ Light The untouched, the virginal, youth, purity and innocence, an innocent person, a fertile base from which growth can arize. Virtue and Honor. Hope. Preparation for new horizons. Ares’ Light An unavoidable conflict, revolution, or struggle. Action. Defiance. Conquest. Triumph. Attainment despite perils. mythology detritus opinion ****************************************************************************************************************************************

From my long slumber, or at least intermittently. Thank you to Lizzie for a lovely party and her unfailing patience with and support of me. Undergoing major life changes, ie. jobs and schedules and so forth and have been very stresses out and wiped out and generally out of synch. I most definitely welcomed the… Continue reading I have returned

The Lovers: A caring and trusting relationship. Beauty and inner harmony. A decision calling for emotional control and faithfulness to spiritual values. Strength: Raw power. Health and physical fortitude. A surge of tremendous force. Recovery from sickness. Victory after apprehension and fear. The ability to face and overcome opposition brings the inner qualities of strength… Continue reading oh dear goddess, not that card again…rider waite reading

Apparently I was invisible for a time…fixed it…more soon…tired…slightly addled…must…sleep… corbid (otherwise known as Saille Willow)

Myth of the Day: Hypatia was a mathematician, astronomer, and Platonic philosopher. According to the Byzantine encyclopedia The Suda, her father Theon was the last head of the Museum at Alexandria. Hypatia’s prominence was accentuated by the fact that she was both female and pagan in an increasingly Christian environment. Shortly before her death, Cyril… Continue reading Hypatia

Alas, but I am weary…working a 70 hour week, or something in that neighborhood. I scarcely know what day it is…oh, well, at least there’s Saturday to look forward to.

A week of no blogging? Between connectivity issues and insane work hours, I fear we’ll see a bit less of me this week. Damn, I’m sure you’re all crying into your teacups with tremendous grief… Soundtrack for the week: Old punk from the dawn of time – Sex Pistols, Clash, Joy Division. Food: Whatever I… Continue reading Till weekend next…

For those of you in the same town az Lizzie…The Silver Sea Ceilidh.

**************************************************************************************************************************************** Release the Bats – The Birthday Party (The band from whence came Nick Cave) The Lovecats – very early, very frivolous Cure with coolass piano bits Soap Commercial – The Psychedelic Furs dry take on advertising with apologies to Andy Warhol Sympathy for the Devil – a rather odd little Roxy Music cover Just… Continue reading Tracklisting for Newest Mix: Punk/new wave/loudness