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Robin Fennelly is an Elder within The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition and also serves as High Priestess of Coven of the Mystic Path. She teaches and facilitates classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that serves as foundation for membership within Coven of the Mystic Path. Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and theWestern Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice. A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her 1st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25 years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin’s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally. She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented. She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience. Robin is the owner of Holistic Embrace providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance and other related offerings. She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 43-year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin's esoteric writings can be found on her blogs.

Hail to the Maiden of Fire and the Youth of Earth!

All Hail to astrological Beltane and the parting of the veils of new life! A little background.. In many traditions the date of celebration for Beltane is May 1st and that of its counterpart, Samhain is Oct. 31 or Nov. … Continue reading

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Stand Down-Mars Retrograde and More!

I chose the phrase “stand down” as the title for this post because that is exactly what is being called into motion with this cluster of potent retrograde planets; the most recent being Mars and Pluto. One of the definitions … Continue reading

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CofMagick-3: The Hall of Divination

The Fool I am the bridge between completion and new beginnings. I stand at the precipice of the world, willing, Ready and able to take that leap of faith. I am the representative of foolhardy youth That is beauteous of … Continue reading

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The Fool Begins the Journey

Image:Rider-Waite Tarot Deck You pick up the deck of cards, shuffle it and draw a single card from the deck. This card is one of the Major Arcana – Key O – The Fool. You find a comfortable space in … Continue reading

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A Delicate Balance: Full Moon in Libra

Originally posted on Temple of the Cosmic Spheres:
March 23.2016 Full Moon in Libra 8:01am Lunar Eclipse Sun in Aries Mother Moon waxes Full at 8:01am (EDT) tomorrow morning in the astrological sign of Libra. Libra is represented as Cardinal…

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Blessings of the Equinox!

Originally posted on The Magickal Pen:
If you breathe deeply You can smell the Damp soil holding The seeds of new life. If you breathe deeply The subtle fragrance And the promise of Flowering fields Fills the senses. If you…

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Full Moon in Virgo: Bonus Post

Tonight the Moon is Full in the astrological sign of Virgo. Here’s a bonus pathworking and Full Moon info to add to your Hall of Celestial Wisdom. Blessings of this potent Moon of detail…. Under the Microscope: Full Moon in … Continue reading

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Bonus Post: CofM-The Hall of the Goddess

Happy Imbolc Everyone…. I wanted to share with you a post and pathworking I wrote a few years ago in honor of the Goddess Brighid. This is a bonus post that you may add to the energy of your Hall of … Continue reading

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A Pathworking of Brighid:The Smith’s Blade

The Smith’s Blade Take a few deep breaths and allow your consciousness to settle at the space of the third eye. Turn your attention within and see on this inner landscape a blank screen and allow yourself to be drawn … Continue reading

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CofMagick3-The Hall of Celestial Wisdom

You stand in the Center Hall of your Temple of the Wise, taking a moment to look around and take note of how this space is changing. Each time you enter, something new has been added as this Temple truly … Continue reading

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