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Kevin Walsh

@thescousedruid.bsky.social

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Hi everyone! I am a Brythonic pagan who lives in the Northwest of England. He is a member of the British Druid Order and an Awenydd with the Anglesey Druid Order. Kevin is available for talks and workshops on a variety of topics.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 2h

The voice of place. The voice of the spirits of location are trying to get your attention. Are you listening?

Post of the Day: We revisit Magia Loci, a series which i will be expanding on soon.

#witchcraft #magic #paganism #pagan #localmagic

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Embrace Local Magic: The Power Of Magia Loci - The Scouse Druid

The blog post emphasizes the importance of connecting with local magic, or Magia Loci, by utilizing nearby resources, plants, and traditions to enhance one's magical practices. The author advocates fo...

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 1d

Post of the Day: Grab a cuppa and lets revisit the recent book "Pagan Portals: Arianrhod" by Anglesey Druid Order chief Kristoffer Hughes.

Book Review: Pagan Portals - Arianrhod: Celtic Goddess of Fate, Fortune and Destiny scousedruid.com/2025/08/30/b...

#bookreview #review #pagan #welshmythology

Pagan Portals: Arianrhod Book Review By The Scouse Druid

Discover insights from Kristoffer Hughes' Pagan Portals - Arianrhod in this thorough book review combining personal and scholarly views.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 1d

just abandoning a functional coffin in this economy... madness

Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 1d

I love that show so much. Such weirdly annoying characters that somehow pull you in.

Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 1d

Getting in the mood for Nos Calan Gaeaf with the help of Bird and Blend @birdandblendtea.bsky.social :)

#looseleaftea #tea #samhain #halloween #spookyseason #pumpkinpie #pumpkinspiced #basic

Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 2d

Post of the Day: Today we are taking another look at the mind altering herb Common Mugwort. This herb is a favourite of witches and can help aid in vision work and dreams.

#mugwort #paganism #witchcraft #herbs #occult #visions

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Common Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) - The Scouse Druid

Artemisia Vulgaris, also known as Mugwort, Common Mugwort, Bulwand, Fellon Herb, Greenfinger, Motherwort, Sailor’s Tobacco, St Johns Herb or Beidiog Lwyd

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 2d

With spooky season upon us, let’s explore the chilling tale of the Welsh Blair Witch. Today’s blog discusses Canrig Bwt, the brain eating witch of #Llanberis.

Unleashing Terror: The Shocking Legend of Canrig Bwt scousedruid.com/2025/10/11/c...

#halloween #folklore #spooky #witchcraft #samhain

Canrig Bwt: Shocking Legend Unleashed - The Scouse Druid

With spooky season upon us, let's explore the chilling tale of the Welsh Blair Witch. Today's blog discusses Canrig Bwt, the brain eating witch of Llanberis.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 4d

Todays Post of the Day looks at the dangers of offerings left by Pagans at sacred sites. Do they offend and damage the sites? How can we leave offerings in a better way? What's your thoughts?

The Hidden Dangers of Pagan Offerings scousedruid.com/2025/06/25/t...

Hidden Dangers Of Pagan Offerings - The Scouse Druid

This blog post addresses the growing concerns regarding offerings at sacred sites. It looks at our responsibility to history and nature

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 8d

Review: Pantheon: The Irish by Morgan Daimler #gifted scousedruid.com/2025/10/05/r... @moonbooksci.bsky.social @morgandaimler.bsky.social #Bookreview #Pagan

Discover the Irish Pantheon: An Easy Guide for Beginners

A review of Pantheon: The Irish by Morgan Daimler. The latest book brought to you by Moon Books touches on the engmatic Irish pantheon

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 11d

Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria): Beautiful but Deadly scousedruid.com/2025/10/02/f... #mushrooms

Fly Agaric Beautiful But Deadly 2025 - The Scouse Druid

Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) is a beautiful, powerful, mushroom that has a long history of medicinal, magical and spiritual uses.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Witchcraft: The Cost of Belonging - Exploitation or Appropriate? scousedruid.com/2025/05/05/c... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Cost Of Belonging - Money In Witchcraft - The Scouse Druid

Is it fair to have to pay high prices to learn witchcraft? Should initiation come with a financial cost? Is exploitation rife in the community?

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Book Review: Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales by Mhara Starling scousedruid.com/2025/05/16/r... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft #book #bookreview

Review: Welsh Witchcraft By Mhara Strling - The Scouse Druid

Review of Mhara Starling's Welsh Witchcraft, a powerful guide to the folklore, deities, and magical traditions of Wales.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Herb of the Week: Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) scousedruid.com/2025/05/26/c... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Common Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) - The Scouse Druid

Artemisia Vulgaris, also known as Mugwort, Common Mugwort, Bulwand, Fellon Herb, Greenfinger, Motherwort, Sailor’s Tobacco, St Johns Herb or Beidiog Lwyd

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Lunt Meadows: Insights into Early Spiritual Beliefs scousedruid.com/2025/05/28/l... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Lunt Meadows Merseysides Mesolithic Site - The Scouse Druid

Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, near Liverpool, features a significant Mesolithic archaeological site that showcases early spiritual beliefs.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

She Runs with Silver Hair - A Poetry Journey with the River Mersey scousedruid.com/2025/06/04/s... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Runs With Silver Hair - River Mersey Poem - The Scouse Druid

The poem personifies the River Mersey, depicting it as a powerful and ancient entity that divides cities and carries historical significance.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Herb of the Week: Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) scousedruid.com/2025/06/05/c... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis)- The Scouse Druid

This article explores the Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis), highlighting its identification, historical significance, magical and medicinal uses.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Experience North Wales PaganFest 2025: A Celebration of Dragons scousedruid.com/2025/06/15/e... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Experiance North Wales PaganFest - The Scouse Druid

North Wales PaganFest 2025 celebrated ancient traditions in a magical setting, featuring artistic dragon sculptures and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

The Hidden Dangers of Pagan Offerings scousedruid.com/2025/06/25/t... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Hidden Dangers Of Pagan Offerings - The Scouse Druid

This blog post addresses the growing concerns regarding offerings at sacred sites. It looks at our responsibility to history and nature

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Book Review: The Druid Shaman: Exploring the Celtic Otherworld scousedruid.com/2025/07/13/b... #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft #book #bookreview

Book Review: Druid Shaman By Danu Forest - The Scouse Druid

Book Review: Danu Forest's "The Druid Shaman – Exploring the Celtic Otherworld" serves as a practical guide to Celtic shamanism,

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Rhyd y Gyfarthfa: A Ford Steeped in Welsh Lore scousedruid.com/2025/07/20/r... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Rhyd Y Gyfarthfa - The Birth Of Mabon - The Scouse Druid

Shrouded in mystery Rhyd y Gyfarthfa, in Llanfferes is the meeting place of Modron and Urien Rheged resulting in the birth of the great son Mabon

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Herb of the Week: Enchanter’s Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana) scousedruid.com/2025/07/29/h... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft #herb #herbology

Herb Of The Week - Enchanters Nightshade - The Scouse Druid

In this edition of Herb of the week we look at the enigmatic Enchanters Nightshade (Circaea Lutetiana) and its historical and magical uses.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Embrace Local Magic: The Power of Magia Loci scousedruid.com/2025/08/16/l... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Embrace Local Magic: The Power Of Magia Loci - The Scouse Druid

The blog post emphasizes the importance of connecting with local magic, or Magia Loci, by utilizing nearby resources, plants, and traditions to enhance one's magical practices. The author advocates fo...

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Book Review: Pagan Portals - Arianrhod: Celtic Goddess of Fate, Fortune and Destiny scousedruid.com/2025/08/30/b... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Pagan Portals: Arianrhod Book Review By The Scouse Druid

Discover insights from Kristoffer Hughes' Pagan Portals - Arianrhod in this thorough book review combining personal and scholarly views.

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Kevin Walsh @thescousedruid.bsky.social · 12d

Discover the Spiritual Heritage of Saint Seiriol’s Well in Anglesey scousedruid.com/2025/09/28/s... #druid #pagan #pagnism #witch #witchcraft

Saint Seiriol's Well Healing And Cursing - The Scouse Druid

Saint Seiriol's Well in Anglesey reflects a rich spiritual heritage, with roots in both Christian and Pagan traditions of healing and cursing.

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