The Bone Songs Chronicle for August 15, 2021

Witchcraft/Paganism Curated News Trigger Warning: some of these stories speak to several kinds of abuse. I am not responsible for the content. I share for educational purposes, and want you to be forewarned. Proceed at your own risk.

• Sacred Stone tied to Legend of Romulus and Remus Unearthed in Rome
• The notorious witches of Yorkshire and their tragic and chilling stories
• Brothers arrested for killing woman they accused of witchcraft
• Man ends 29-year-old marriage over wife’s alleged witchcraft
• Criminals turn to ‘witchcraft dolls’ for protection
• Mother-Daughter Duo Thrashed On Suspicion Of ‘Practising Witchcraft’
• ‘Bring Our Mothers Home’ petition calls for safe return of women accused of witchcraft
• Chicken Feet and Fiery Skulls: Tales of the Russian Witch Baba Yaga
• Over 1,600-year-old wooden pagan idol found in Roscommon bog

This week’s Tarot is two cards that jumped out at me at once. The Hermit and The Chariot. The Hermit speaks to “cocooning” or “taking back your power” through meditation, time alone, deep reflection, or shadow work. The Chariot speaks to iron-will, victory in battle, confidence, personal power, being in control. When combined, these can speak to a specific person, or traveling on a personal retreat, taking some “staycation,” or that going it alone is your best option at this time.

Photo by Desmondlua

The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began to domesticate horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC.

Horses’ anatomy enables them to make use of speed to escape predators and they have a well-developed sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight response. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down. Female horses, called mares, carry their young for approximately 11 months, and a young horse, called a foal, can stand and run shortly following birth. Most domesticated horses begin training under saddle or in harness between the ages of two and four. They reach full adult development by age five, and have an average lifespan of between 25 and 30 years.

Horse represents both physical and spiritual power. In shamanic/medicine people practices around the world, it is the vehicle by which they can travel between the planes of existence. Horse is one of the wild animals who befriended humans to help them evolve and teach them about themselves.

We continue to measure car engines in “horsepower”. Those who carry a horse totem are powerhouses in many aspects of their lives. They are usually given to leadership positions due to their ability to carry many burdens and get the job done quickly. According to many legends across the globe, horses were given the power of clairvoyance, and those with this totem are highly psychic. They are also “skittish” around strangers and must be approached with confidence and caution. The same is true for those with this medicine. Horses and those with this totem are built for the journey, whatever that journey may be.

Horse teaches us how to balance our lives between the material and the unearthly. True power comes from within and found in remembering our total journey. Compassion, caring, teaching, loving, sharing gifts/talents and abilities are the gateways to accessing our personal empowerment. Horse also shows up when a journey is afoot. Be on the lookout for an opportunity to travel, either in the mundane or in the spiritual worlds.

That’s it for this week’s Chronicle. Feedback is always welcomed when freely given in the spirit of improvement.

Sláinte,

Alexis