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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.

Gaia – Our Mother

Her Song: The Song of the Ancient Earth I. I am the ancient Earth I have been here millions of Years The deep, deep peace that you feel now Is the peace of the ancient Earth. There is no need … Continue reading

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East Meets West

Although the Tattvas are not used in a traditional Wiccan path, the perspective they offer and the different layers of meaning they give to the more traditional attributes of the elements can offer great insight. I did, after all, say … Continue reading

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Meditations on the Elements:Foundations of Practice #2

Begin each of these meditations in the same way: Turn your focus and attention to your breath. Allow your consciousness to move with the rise and fall of your chest and the filling and release of the lungs. Continue in … Continue reading

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A Study of the Elements

Inspired by Air Forged by Fire Tempered by Water Grounded by Earth Guided by Spirit Definition of Element… • four substances that constitute all physical matter – basic qualities • 4 phases of matter- solid (Earth), liquid (water), gaseous (Air), … Continue reading

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As You Begin Your Journey

As you Begin Your Journey… May the wisdom of the winds flow through your thoughts May the passion of the eternal flame ignite curiosity in your heart May the waters of the Great Mother soothe and heal the challenges you … Continue reading

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Overview of the Lesson: 2-The Natural World

The Natural World… Is what surrounds and embodies us. Some of its realms are seen and some are contained within the unseen realms, but regardless of their visibility they have tremendous impact on us. We are, after all, spiritual beings … Continue reading

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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Two

Journaling My Elements Your journaling this month will provide you with opportunity to examine what your perceptions of the Natural world and the Elements are. This will form the foundation of your understanding of the elements. As we move through … Continue reading

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In-Spired Magick

When we are mentally inspired our thoughts come rushing in like a gust of wind; often moving so quickly that we have to pause for a moment and breathe into the excitement of downpour or we miss some of the … Continue reading

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The Wiccan Path

The Wiccan Path is one of initiatory experience. Each step taken upon this path leads towards greater understanding of your own Divine nature, which in turn brings a greater understanding of the natural world and the Divinity that exists around … Continue reading

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Foundations of Practice: Lesson One

Journaling The Magickal Journal One of the main stays of magickal work and studies is keeping a journal. This offers opportunity to look back at early steps and progress made, pulls to the surface areas that may need more practice … Continue reading

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