lamoka
January 15th, 2007, 10:33 AM
I've just found this path and am VERY interested in it.. any information would be greatly appreciated.. websites welcome.. books a blessing!!!
faith, love and peace
faith, love and peace
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Meadhbh
January 15th, 2007, 12:58 PM
I'm not on a pictish path but this place seems to be pretty good: http://www.cyberpict.net/, well from te breif time I've spent looking over it.
Toby Stimpson
January 15th, 2007, 01:10 PM
The Picts are all long dead, wiped out. If you mean the Pictish path there are a few websites out there. Its hard though because there is relatively little known about the original Pict people.
lamoka
January 16th, 2007, 06:11 PM
Nothing is truly gone.. it lives in the heart and soul.. forgotten.. neglected maybe.. if walking my path has taught me anything it is this.
blessings
blessings
Theres
January 16th, 2007, 06:18 PM
Nothing is truly gone.. it lives in the heart and soul.. forgotten.. neglected maybe.. if walking my path has taught me anything it is this.
well then, maybe there is still hope for my virginity!
well then, maybe there is still hope for my virginity!
Toby Stimpson
January 16th, 2007, 11:11 PM
well then, maybe there is still hope for my virginity!
LOL!!!
*shudders* too much info Theres... too much info.
I think my point though is that although the historical Picts re all gone and long dead an extinct, their traditions do live on in ways in Scotland right now. Not a lot of them mind you but a few.... I think Im just saying to truly call it a Pictish path you have t get your hands on all info about the original picts, because otherwise it wouldn't be Pict.
LOL!!!
*shudders* too much info Theres... too much info.
I think my point though is that although the historical Picts re all gone and long dead an extinct, their traditions do live on in ways in Scotland right now. Not a lot of them mind you but a few.... I think Im just saying to truly call it a Pictish path you have t get your hands on all info about the original picts, because otherwise it wouldn't be Pict.
lamoka
January 17th, 2007, 06:47 PM
Thanks so much.. it started with a book I was given by a friend recently called scottish witchcraft the history and magick of the picts by raymond buckland..
this is where I will begin..
blessings
this is where I will begin..
blessings
~Owl~
January 17th, 2007, 07:18 PM
As for Buckland...no comment.
But this thread I found intrigueing. Much of what I have seen here is sadly true.
I was Initiated into a Tradional Pictish/Gaelic coven in 1985, after I spent my life steeped in my family's folk magic. I was then formally trained in the Craft, and after many years of study, earned my title of High Priestess. That was years ago...<thinks of the many memories>
The coven name I will not mention, but it was a 3rd Generation coven of Pictish origin.
The Pictish tradition, which is closely aligned with the Anderson Feri Tradition, is VERY secretive, and is an oathbound, orally taught path. You will find NO books on of any use, I assure you.
I have been in this Tradition for over 20 years, and have yet to find any material that is of any relevance.
The closest I would recommend is The Spiral Dance, by Starhawk, as it is an excellent book in itself, although it has a few flaws, is swirling in controversy, of things which I cannot name, but the book itself is fairly authentic.
It IS however not Pictish, as it is more or less old school Faery.
Also, A Grimoire of Shadows, by Ed Fitch, you may find useful.
That's all I will say on that.
Hmmm....you may also find this link useful. It is a list of some of the more popular Traditions...including my own.
Click Here (http://www.homecircle.info/Atraditions.html)
Our coven in the early eighties was indirectly of sorts, a part of the revival movement in the Pictish Tradition...I should say no more. My Elders would flog me for revealing that as it is. Sadly, my former HPS passed on in 2000.
But this thread I found intrigueing. Much of what I have seen here is sadly true.
I was Initiated into a Tradional Pictish/Gaelic coven in 1985, after I spent my life steeped in my family's folk magic. I was then formally trained in the Craft, and after many years of study, earned my title of High Priestess. That was years ago...<thinks of the many memories>
The coven name I will not mention, but it was a 3rd Generation coven of Pictish origin.
The Pictish tradition, which is closely aligned with the Anderson Feri Tradition, is VERY secretive, and is an oathbound, orally taught path. You will find NO books on of any use, I assure you.
I have been in this Tradition for over 20 years, and have yet to find any material that is of any relevance.
The closest I would recommend is The Spiral Dance, by Starhawk, as it is an excellent book in itself, although it has a few flaws, is swirling in controversy, of things which I cannot name, but the book itself is fairly authentic.
It IS however not Pictish, as it is more or less old school Faery.
Also, A Grimoire of Shadows, by Ed Fitch, you may find useful.
That's all I will say on that.
Hmmm....you may also find this link useful. It is a list of some of the more popular Traditions...including my own.
Click Here (http://www.homecircle.info/Atraditions.html)
Our coven in the early eighties was indirectly of sorts, a part of the revival movement in the Pictish Tradition...I should say no more. My Elders would flog me for revealing that as it is. Sadly, my former HPS passed on in 2000.
Tranquility
January 17th, 2007, 07:45 PM
Hmm. I'd be interested in any info on the Picts as well. Supposedly, the clan my Scottish half of the family is from, descended from the Picts as legend tells it.
lamoka
January 18th, 2007, 08:27 PM
How sad that when I find something that finally resonates in me it is like sand in a sieve.. well I will trust in the Divine to lead me where it best suites me and as it is Buckland with which I was introduced I will continue to follow this path and see what is revealed as I go..
blessings and light to all..
namaste
blessings and light to all..
namaste
~Owl~
January 18th, 2007, 08:50 PM
As you wish...
However, you DO realize that Ray is Seux (sp?) Wicca, has NO experience on Pictish witchcraft, which is NOT Wiccan, and has his roots steeped in Gardner's philosophies, which are about as far from Pictish lore as California is to Maine.
Not flaming anything here, just making a point of fact is all.
Hope you find your Path as you seach.
However, you DO realize that Ray is Seux (sp?) Wicca, has NO experience on Pictish witchcraft, which is NOT Wiccan, and has his roots steeped in Gardner's philosophies, which are about as far from Pictish lore as California is to Maine.
Not flaming anything here, just making a point of fact is all.
Hope you find your Path as you seach.
lamoka
January 20th, 2007, 08:19 AM
What I wish for is to find my "place" my "niche" my spiritual "home" here on this planet.. I do know it does not lie in the conventional religions in which I was raised.. Buckland actually says he pulls from Aidan Breac in this particular book although it does state about the author that he is Seax-Wicca of the old tradition and a protege of Gardners.. this book is not about that but about Scottish Witchcraft and the Picts.. as there is no real written work for which to study and learn this path and as I have no one here to learn from I must make use of that which is given.. I've heard it said that we are given that which we need WHEN we need it.. and maybe in this life it is not about my destination but about my journey.. this path may be in the seeking not in the finding.. only God/dess knows..
Many Blessings
Many Blessings
~Owl~
January 20th, 2007, 02:02 PM
The Pictish tradition, which is closely aligned with the Anderson Feri Tradition, is VERY secretive, and is an oathbound, orally taught path. You will find NO books on of any use, I assure you.
I have been in this Tradition for over 20 years, and have yet to find any material that is of any relevance.
The closest I would recommend is The Spiral Dance, by Starhawk, as it is an excellent book in itself, although it has a few flaws, is swirling in controversy, of things which I cannot name, but the book itself is fairly authentic.
It IS however not Pictish, as it is more or less old school Faery.
Also, A Grimoire of Shadows, by Ed Fitch, you may find useful.
That's all I will say on that.
Hmmm....you may also find this link useful. It is a list of some of the more popular Traditions...including my own.
Click Here (http://www.homecircle.info/Atraditions.html)
What I wish for is to find my "place" my "niche" my spiritual "home" here on this planet.. I do know it does not lie in the conventional religions in which I was raised.. I've heard it said that we are given that which we need WHEN we need it.. and maybe in this life it is not about my destination but about my journey.. this path may be in the seeking not in the finding.. only God/dess knows..
Many Blessings
I bid the same to you, my friend. I hope what information I am able to have provided proves helpful...
I have been in this Tradition for over 20 years, and have yet to find any material that is of any relevance.
The closest I would recommend is The Spiral Dance, by Starhawk, as it is an excellent book in itself, although it has a few flaws, is swirling in controversy, of things which I cannot name, but the book itself is fairly authentic.
It IS however not Pictish, as it is more or less old school Faery.
Also, A Grimoire of Shadows, by Ed Fitch, you may find useful.
That's all I will say on that.
Hmmm....you may also find this link useful. It is a list of some of the more popular Traditions...including my own.
Click Here (http://www.homecircle.info/Atraditions.html)
What I wish for is to find my "place" my "niche" my spiritual "home" here on this planet.. I do know it does not lie in the conventional religions in which I was raised.. I've heard it said that we are given that which we need WHEN we need it.. and maybe in this life it is not about my destination but about my journey.. this path may be in the seeking not in the finding.. only God/dess knows..
Many Blessings
I bid the same to you, my friend. I hope what information I am able to have provided proves helpful...
lamoka
January 20th, 2007, 04:14 PM
Namaste Owl!!!
How easy is it to not see the forest for the tree..
My friend lent me a book.. the idea of the book resonated in me.. which led me to post here.. which led me to your response.. rather than see the window left open I perceived a wall.. thank you for your persistence (sp?)..
follow the path, follow the path, follow the path.. is that a CLUE?? ;)
brightest blessings
How easy is it to not see the forest for the tree..
My friend lent me a book.. the idea of the book resonated in me.. which led me to post here.. which led me to your response.. rather than see the window left open I perceived a wall.. thank you for your persistence (sp?)..
follow the path, follow the path, follow the path.. is that a CLUE?? ;)
brightest blessings
~Owl~
January 20th, 2007, 05:10 PM
Namaste Owl!!!
How easy is it to not see the forest for the tree..
My friend lent me a book.. the idea of the book resonated in me.. which led me to post here.. which led me to your response.. rather than see the window left open I perceived a wall.. thank you for your persistence (sp?)..
follow the path, follow the path, follow the path.. is that a CLUE?? ;)
brightest blessings
;)
Seek and Ye shall Find...Ask, and Ye shall Know.
"...If you find Me not within yourself, you will never find Me without..."
From ~The Charge of the Goddess~
I see you have begun walking, Child...instead of just standing there.
Well done...;) Soon you will see the Forest, and the Grove beyond...
Keep walking, and do not stop.
How easy is it to not see the forest for the tree..
My friend lent me a book.. the idea of the book resonated in me.. which led me to post here.. which led me to your response.. rather than see the window left open I perceived a wall.. thank you for your persistence (sp?)..
follow the path, follow the path, follow the path.. is that a CLUE?? ;)
brightest blessings
;)
Seek and Ye shall Find...Ask, and Ye shall Know.
"...If you find Me not within yourself, you will never find Me without..."
From ~The Charge of the Goddess~
I see you have begun walking, Child...instead of just standing there.
Well done...;) Soon you will see the Forest, and the Grove beyond...
Keep walking, and do not stop.
lamoka
January 20th, 2007, 06:20 PM
I feel a fullness in my heart and my gratitude is for a lifetime..
Nitefalle
January 24th, 2007, 12:51 PM
well then, maybe there is still hope for my virginity!
LOLOLOL :yayah: I couldn't karma you, but here's some some air-karma
LOLOLOL :yayah: I couldn't karma you, but here's some some air-karma
haw_thrn
February 23rd, 2007, 03:31 PM
The Picts are all long dead, wiped out. If you mean the Pictish path there are a few websites out there. Its hard though because there is relatively little known about the original Pict people.
the picts were'nt wiped out. their culture was assimilated into the culture of scotland when it was mixed with the cultures of all of the other people that came to live there.
they were too tenacious to just get stomped out. it takes one hell of a people to be constantly at war with eachother AND keep the romans out.
the picts were'nt wiped out. their culture was assimilated into the culture of scotland when it was mixed with the cultures of all of the other people that came to live there.
they were too tenacious to just get stomped out. it takes one hell of a people to be constantly at war with eachother AND keep the romans out.
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