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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.

Welcome to Cornerstones of Magick: Overview of the Course

Welcome to Cornerstones of Magick. In spiritual practice a Temple is a place of learning, sanctuary, devotion, joyous exploration, community and  coming to “Know Thyself”. It is for these reasons that I have chosen this construct for our next level … Continue reading

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Cornerstones of Magick: Building A Temple of the Wise

Cornerstones of Magick Building A Temple of the Wise 2015 The Next Phase of Living the Magickal Life begins July 31st…. We’ve completed our Year and a Day on the Wiccan Path, traveling through the basics of practice and exploring … Continue reading

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Teachings on the Path: A Space of Learning

Today is Launch Day for my new project- Teachings on the Path! Check it out here: Teachings on the Path

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Foundations of Practice: 13

Foundations of Practice These foundations have been the cornerstones of the work you have done each month. Hopefully, you have come to a place where some of these suggestions have become routine and have served as jumping boards for additions … Continue reading

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A Journey of No Steps

The Temple stands ready and My mind and heart now readied My sight finally awakened. Love fills this space and Energy moves in rhythm With breath and blood. The Gods surround as my Spirit rises in joyous embrace. The Great … Continue reading

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Another Way to Connect with Community and Learn Something New!

I had several responses to the Lesson I just posted from Solitary practitioners and the difficulty in maintaining their practice because of locale. I am posting a link to an online community of Pagan Bloggers I host- The Pagan Experience. … Continue reading

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Solitary vs Coven?

Painting: The Sorceress by John Waterhouse Choosing to remain a solitary practitioner or joining a coven are very personal matters. Both offer benefits and detriments. Even if you consider yourself to be a solitary practitioner, there will be celebrations and … Continue reading

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A Well Worn Path

The new journey you are about to embark upon follows a Path which has been traveled by many before you and will be traveled by many who follow you. Perhaps, you may even serve as example and lead for someone … Continue reading

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Ethics of the Craft

TheseEight words the Rede fulfill: “An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will”  Full Version, click here I refer you back to the Wiccan Rede. These words should take on new meaning for you now. As we do the work necessary … Continue reading

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Overview of the Lesson-13: The New Journey

Take, take your time. Smell the roses, but steal the vines. Don’t wait for the hands of time To second guess and change your mind. And shine. Here’s your moment to shine. Shine. … Lyrics from “There And Back Again” … Continue reading

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