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A Somerset witch
Imagine it’s 1700.
Feb 3
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Lu Hersey
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The Dinder Wyrm
A dragon with a human face
Jan 24
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Lu Hersey
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Some old farmhouse folklore at New Year
I’ve been reading about an old New Year farmhouse tradition.
Dec 29, 2025
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Lu Hersey
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Mistletoe
A magical plant
Dec 21, 2025
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Lu Hersey
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A load of old baubles
The origins of Christmas trees and decorations
Dec 15, 2025
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St Lucia's Day - 13th December
Bringing light into the darkness
Dec 13, 2025
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Lu Hersey
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You're just a talisman (or three) away from writing success
(Possibly)
Nov 30, 2025
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A graveyard search
Yesterday I woke up to a beautiful golden dawn, and while taking a quick photo before it vanished, I got to thinking about Dion Fortune.
Nov 10, 2025
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