Author Archives: Crone and Sage

The Power Of Books – A Crone’s Perspective

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Crone and Sage

by Etain Butterfly A wise person told me that books were my way out…. that books could take me to the high seas, to fly in the sky, to cook better, to sew, to learn about myself. I was a … Continue reading →

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Crone Inspiration

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Crone and Sage

by Etain Butterfly I work in an outpatient surgery center and I must share a story about a lively 92 year old Crone that came in for cataract surgery. As I was interviewing her I noticed she was really tan … Continue reading →

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A New Voice

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Crone and Sage

by Delma Hello Crone and Sage readers! I have been attending Circle with Spheres Of Light for some time now and I feel a bit more confident about sharing part of my life experiences with like minded people. The story … Continue reading →

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Death and Dying

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Crone and Sage

by Andrea Faith I have found the subject of death is sometimes avoided, even in the Pagan community. I believe this is because of our Western society’s attitude. In the East dying is considered part of the living process. Many … Continue reading →

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The Hag ~ by Andrea Faith

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Crone and Sage

I am Shunned Ugly Wrinkled Smelly One eyed Wart covered Crippled I cackle    

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The Crone Goddess ~ Hecate

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Crone and Sage

(Author unknown) Bony Old Crone A-sittin’ alone A-stirrin’ Her cauldron And makin’ a moan….. The path of the Goddess Hecate is a path of the heart. She is Hecate the maiden, Hecate the mother and Hecate the crone. She is … Continue reading →

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She who is the mist of ages

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Crone and Sage

(From an article by Katie Kesterton – submitted by Amethyst of Spheres Of Light) “Goddess of the night, the waning moon, Your time is full of mystery and wonder, Misty valleys, barren moors and enchanted woodlands Is where you reside, … Continue reading →

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The Crone Archetype: A Woman’s Final Phase-of-Life Task

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Crone and Sage

(Article  from www.goodenough.org and used with permission.) Crone represents a woman wise, powerful, and holy. The Crone is a teacher, the one who carries the perspective of wholeness as opposed to the personal. She cares about the well-being of the … Continue reading →

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Chain Of Life

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Crone and Sage

I’m making my shoulders strong for the young to stand upon Stepping lightly on the backs of those who hold me up It’s a chain of life unending ever new and ever bending Grateful is the heart for the chance … Continue reading →

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Pagan Fallacies – A Perspective

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Crone and Sage

by Crick Crick is a simple witch and student of Shamanism who is dedicated to the love and worship of Mother Earth and all She contains. Crick is the founder and retired High Priest of Whispering Woods (after 10 years … Continue reading →

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