My Ramblings

The book is out! At last! From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (5 days old)

Well, I've not been blogging as much as I would have liked recently, but this is partly because I'm getting ready for Witchfest International on Saturday. I'm going to be a busy girl - doing a talk (… more

Does anyone here remember Artemis Toxia? From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (6 days old)

Artemis Toxia used to blog here a few years ago. She used to write about history in the ancient world, the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, and about ancient warfare. I am still honoured to keep he… more

Halloween/Samhain Greetings From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (9 days old)

There's a full moon tonight and there's something in the air...of course, it's Halloween! A wonderful time of year - I've lit one candle already, and some incense, and now I'm off to light some more.… more

Past Miscarriages and Ill Health From KnitterScarlet ^Pro in Knitter Scarlet (13 days old)

I feel terrible that I haven't blogged for over a month, but life has really been hard and I have had difficulty trying to cope with it. The beginning of October marked the anniversary of the first… more

Publication Day - almost there! From tylluanpenry in Writers (17 days old)

My second book, The Magical Properties of Plants... and How to Find Them is almost published. The proofs have been painstakingly checked and sent back, corrections made, and now it's just a matter of… more

Blessings? From tylluanpenry in Hope Child (17 days old)

As some of you know, I'm going to be one of the speakers at Witchfest International in Croydon on NOvember 7th this year. I've been asked to do a talk, a workshop, a book signing and.... the opening … more

Halloween and the Silly Season From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (20 days old)

Make no mistake, I love this time of year. And it always saddens me when it seems to turn into the Silly Season when vicars, ministers and those who write in Church Magazines start harping on about h… more

Something beautiful From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (21 days old)

This was recommended to me by one of my daughters... it's the Ukraine's Got Talent Winner.... do check it out, it's so beautiful: … more

Samhain and Halloween From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (22 days old)

Well, I haven't blogged much lately, but Samhain (or Halloween) is fast approaching. As a solitary pagan I have to ask myself what this means to me and how I will celebrate it. One of the 'problems'… more

My Blogging Pledge (slightly amended...) From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (24 days old)

My name is Tylluan and I will NO longer tolerate online stalkers. I will not feed their fire by responding to their comments or posts except in three four ways: 1. I will choose to delete their… more

BLOG ACTION DAY - yeah right.... From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (25 days old)

For the past week or so my inbox has been regularly bombarded with reminders about Blog Action Day and doing our bit for climate change. Am I the only one who finds it just a bit hypocritical weir… more

Magical Autumn From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (34 days old)

The problem with noticing the seasons is that for most of us we are far removed from the natural world where such changes would be most obvious. Or are we? Give nature half a chance and she's there, … more

The Book is almost ready! From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (41 days old)

Just a quick update on my latest book. My publishers, Capall Bann have informed me that the proofs are already winging their way to me and should be hear by tomorrow! So that's the next few days… more

Healing Energies for Jollyweez! From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (46 days old)

I've just had a message that our blogfriend Jollyweez is presently in hospital. I know I don't have to ask those who know her to send some healing energies her way, and wishes for a speedy recove… more

A few thoughts on rune readings... From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (46 days old)

I'm a great believer in keeping things simple. Nice clear rune shapes, a plain white casting cloth and a simple three-rune spread. I know sometimes people like much more complicated layouts, but I b… more

Alpacas and Spinning From KnitterScarlet ^Pro in Knitter Scarlet (49 days old)

As promised, here are the pics of the gorgeous alpacas whose lovely fleeces I have bought. Aren't they adorable. I have begun washing the fleeces and so far am really pleased with them… more

The Anglo Saxon Runes From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (53 days old)

This weekend I am travelling westwards for the Pagan Federations Summer Camp where I shall be giving a rune workshop on Sunday. I'm really looking forward to it. The runes are a brilliant method… more

harvests and sacrificial corn dollies... From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (55 days old)

Harvests can take many forms. Although for me they still bring back memories of watching people riding on the back of hay carts stacked with bales of hay, a harvest can be more personal: the harvest … more

Babies...... From KnitterScarlet ^Pro in Knitter Scarlet (56 days old)

Three weeks ago, I went to Shrewsbury to see my cousin and his 3 month old twins (also so pick up some yummy alpaca fleeces, but more on that another time!!) This is the first time I have had to co… more

The Autumn Equinox, blackberries and oranges... From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (56 days old)

So much for a barbecue summer. Though we have had a few good days, and maybe the last few could even be described as a brief 'Blackberry Summer.' I love seeing blackberries, dark and jewel-like hang… more

A quick update....and the autumn equinox... From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (61 days old)

I've been away from Blogland for ages, I know. Sometimes there simply aren't enough hours in the day and I am desperately playing catch up. And also, I don't like posting entries on the blog that si… more

The Art Of Knitting (Again) From KnitterScarlet ^Pro in Knitter Scarlet (67 days old)

Last month I finally completed the "Shaker Style Throw" from the partwork magazine "The Art Of Knitting". I have been knitting this throw for around 12 months and am really pleased to have finally … more

Back again! From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (70 days old)

I was really hoping to be back blogging again more often, but alas, the best laid plans of mice and men... At the moment I'm working on a rune workshop ready for the Pagan Federations summer camp i… more

Beaded Jewellery From KnitterScarlet ^Pro in Knitter Scarlet (71 days old)

As those of you who have seen my Etsy shop will know, I make and sell beaded jewellery. For those of you who don't then you can check some of the jewellery I make in my Etsy shop at http://www.knitte… more

An old poem to the new moon.... From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (81 days old)

I really have no idea of the date of this poem to the New Moon; I only know that it is a traditional Scottish folk prayer, originally written in Gaelic. I hope you like it: Greeting to you, ne… more

Depression From KnitterScarlet ^Pro in Knitter Scarlet (82 days old)

Those of you who have suffered with Depression will understand how I am feeling and those of you who haven't are soooooo lucky. My Depression has been coming and going for the past couple of years,… more

Get well soon, Wendlane! :) From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (83 days old)

Knowing how much Wendlane enjoys things that remind her of Wales, I have tried - for the first time, I might add - to post something for her that I found on Youtube: Get well soon, Wendlane! Y… more

Blog Photo? Is it significant? From tylluanpenry in Hope Child (83 days old)

Not sure why I changed mine, I just thought I would have a change for a few days. Shall change back again, no doubt! What about yours? Does it tell a far greater story? Share with me today :)… more

Magical Journeying - Part 2 From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (83 days old)

As you begin looking - really looking - at the world around you, you realise that there is a lot going on that might pass you by. Sometimes nature seems to be putting on a show especially for you. … more

A few practical preparations for Magical Journeying From tylluanpenry in The Magical World of Tylluan Penry (86 days old)

Those of you brave, hardy souls who visit my blog regularly will know by now that when I write on magical or pagan topics I'm writing about my own experiences, my own ideas. So here today are a few id… more