Maeve Branwen

Merry meet, and welcome to Witches Hallow School of Eclectic Paganism!
I'm Maeve Branwen, one of WHEP’s Founders and Coordinator of School. My job here is
essentially to keep it all together. As a teacher, my path is Wiccan, but I'm a Lunar loving
eclectic. I can be found in the Celestial Studies, Kitchen Witch, Spells, Sigils, Paganism and most Celtic courses. I also head
up what club Willow assigns me.

My Magickal name has it's roots in Ireland. Maeve, meaning “she who rules" is derived from
Queen Maeve who was a legendary Irish warrior queen and known as a Goddess of love and
desire in Irish mythology. Branwen is Welsh for beautiful Raven. Both pay homage to my
heritage.

My heart has known I was a Witch ever since I was very young girl. I was raised Catholic in a
very strict religious home. I attended private, Catholic schools even into college. While I have
great appreciation for the church, it's traditions and pageantry, it simply wasn't an ideology I can
100% support. I have the gift of premonition, which I'm still learning to recognize and listen to.
Sometimes it is a blessing, and a curse. My husband refers to it as my “Spidey senses" and is
quick to remark when I've predicted something correctly. I struggle with ADHD and meditation
for me is rough. I prefer short simplistic guided meditations that I can easily maintain my focus.
Yes, I can distract easily!!

I practice mainly by the stages of Mother Moon, but adjusting my practice to be more inclusive
of Father Sun. If I had to designate a pantheon I am called to, it is the Celt's.
My mundane life: Most may know me as Susan Barnes. I've been married to my husband,
Richard, for 21 years. I'm a Mom to 3 boys, two I homeschool. My kids are also on the
spectrum so I'm well versed in academic learning challenges. We reside in the City of Sin with
our two Chihuahuas and Pitt Bull. I did finish graduate school earning an MBA for my efforts.
In my free time, I love cooking meals for people my heart holds dear. During the pandemic I
taught myself to crochet and it's how I spend most evenings relaxing. Otherwise, I'm a typical
middle age gal who loves to garden, read, and spend time with her family.

I hope you enjoy being a part of Witches Hallow School of Eclectic Paganism. May your time
with us, be it short or long, I hope you enjoy our school.
Merry Part,
Maeve