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June 14th. 2004
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 Interview: Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone Pt. I - Caroline Kenner [Witchvox Sponsor]
Prominent British authors Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone, residents of the Republic of Ireland, will be traveling across the USA this summer to promote their new book, Progressive Witchcraft. Progressive Witchcraft ... Posted: June 14th. 2004 Views: 15,062 - [ Full Article ]
- Our Experiences in Group Magic - Lord Ansur
In 1990 a chance meeting between an Indian Medicine Man and myself (an old male Witch), escalated into a friendship that still endures. A few months later, my Indian friend (a truck driver) found a new girlfriend that was a Druid ... Posted: June 14th. 2004 Views: 3,353 - [ Full Article ]
June 1st. 2004
- Integrating Depression and Spirituality: Resources for Pagans - B. T. Newberg
I became interested in the relationship between Paganism and depression when it began to dawn on me, after years of dealing with depression, that I had been deeply changed by it. The changes were not only psychological or emotiona ... Posted: June 1st. 2004 Views: 12,307 - [ Full Article ]
- The Importance of Communication in Magickal Workings - Taylor Ellwood
Lately, I've been forcibly reminded by various events in my life how important communication is within any kind of relationship. If you keep the lines of communication open, a foundation of trust is built and from that foundation ... Posted: June 1st. 2004 Views: 5,760 - [ Full Article ]
May 23rd. 2004
- LunaSolis Coven - Willow Marina
Wicca is an initiatory path and one I most enjoy through the coven format. I prefer a close working group over a loose circle. I trained in a coven and founded my own after my 3rd Degree. What I provide as High Priestess of my cov ... Posted: May 23rd. 2004 Views: 3,618 - [ Full Article ]
May 15th. 2004
- A Coven of Solitaries - Lady Abigail [Witchvox Sponsor]
Over the last year since we began Ravensgrove Coven here in Florida, I have received hundreds of emails asking how it works and how is it possible to have a Coven of Solitary Witches. I am Lady Abigail, High Priestess of Ravensgro ... Posted: May 15th. 2004 Views: 4,998 - [ Full Article ]
May 7th. 2004
- Children Attending Pagan Rituals - Rev. Morninghawk Apollo
They say that children are our future, but how do we ensure the long-term future of the Pagan community by involving them? I have seen different ways groups deal with the issue of children. There are many possible ways of addressi ... Posted: May 7th. 2004 Views: 5,443 - [ Full Article ]
May 1st. 2004
- Pagan Drum Corps at the March for Women's Lives - Caroline Kenner [Witchvox Sponsor]
It was the largest demonstration in support of women's rights since 1992. An estimated 1.2 million women, men and children took part in the "March for Women's Lives" on April 25th in Washington, D.C. Official delegations from more ... Posted: May 1st. 2004 Views: 7,491 - [ Full Article ]
- Magical Gardening: The Care and Feeding of Self - Stephanie Arwen
My magical garden has been in my head for years. I can see it laid out in my backyard in a pentagram. One triangle has my kitchen herbs. Another holds herbs for medicinal purposes. The third has flowers for cutting and drying. In ... Posted: May 1st. 2004 Views: 3,572 - [ Full Article ]
April 10th. 2004
- Why We Do What We Do - RuneWolf [Witchvox Sponsor]
Within the past few months, I have seen several Internet and hardcopy authors criticize certain Wiccan practitioners for using the statement "Because that's the way it's always been done," or some such, when asked to justify a par ... Posted: April 10th. 2004 Views: 3,261 - [ Full Article ]
April 3rd. 2004
- Gardening - The Balance Point - Patricia Telesco
My mate often jokes that someday he'll come home to find the entire yard landscaped...and it may not be that far off from the truth. After spending hour upon hour in front of a computer, and living in Western NY, I yearn for sprin ... Posted: April 3rd. 2004 Views: 4,193 - [ Full Article ]
March 13th. 2004
- Purification - Janice Van Cleve
"Blessed be, dear Sister! Enter the temple of the Goddess with clean hands and pure heart, that you may do honor to the Source of all Life." With these or similar words, the Women Of The Goddess Circle greets seekers and welcomes ... Posted: March 13th. 2004 Views: 4,615 - [ Full Article ]
March 7th. 2004
- Today is a Good Day - RuneWolf [Witchvox Sponsor]
"Today is a good day to die..." I'm not sure where and when I first came across that phrase. As long as I can remember, it has been attributed to the warrior ethos of First Nations people. But we hear echoes of it in almos ... Posted: March 7th. 2004 Views: 5,769 - [ Full Article ]
February 21st. 2004
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Diotima Mantineia [Witchvox Sponsor]
The results of a recent poll tell us that 76% of the American people, asked if they believe heaven is an actual place, replied that they did. Apparently, the poll d ... Posted: February 21st. 2004 Views: 5,980 - [ Full Article ]
- Purification and Harmony - RuneWolf [Witchvox Sponsor]
To be honest, I gave up on purification, per se, quite a few years ago. Now, I didn't just wake up one morning and say to myself, "Self, we aren't going to do that whole purification thingy anymore." Rather, my whole conce ... Posted: February 21st. 2004 Views: 3,669 - [ Full Article ]
February 14th. 2004
- Wash Your Spirit Clean - Ginger Strivelli
Purification, like everything in the dogma of Paganism, varies from Witch to Witch. Some magicians will not touch a ritual tool or prop until it has been ritually cleansed, and then will not let anyone else touch the item. Tarot C ... Posted: February 14th. 2004 Views: 4,911 - [ Full Article ]
- Purification: What is it? How Does it Work? - B. T. Newberg
Many Pagans use purification rites before entering rituals or sacred spaces. A magician may asperge herself with an herbal mixture before entering the magick circle. A shaman may dive into a cold spring before journeying to meet t ... Posted: February 14th. 2004 Views: 3,846 - [ Full Article ]
- Purification in All of Its Forms - Taylor Ellwood
I had to laugh when I saw what Witchvox's latest topic was...purification. I laughed because over Imbolc I've been involved in a highly unusual purification ritual. So the timing was naturally appropriate for writing an article ab ... Posted: February 14th. 2004 Views: 3,526 - [ Full Article ]
February 7th. 2004
- The Syncretic Pagan - Laura Salmonstone
I am a Quaker Pagan - both a Quaker and a Pagan at the same time. My Pagan practice is influenced by many different traditions and experiences, and my spirituality is a blending of all of these influences.I was born and ra ... Posted: February 7th. 2004 Views: 6,639 - [ Full Article ]
- Why Syncretism Makes Sense Within Paganism - B. T. Newberg
Paganism and syncretism are complementary, not contradictory, paths. I find that one of the core values of Paganism can lead naturally to syncretism -- namely, the focus on this earth and this life. Today many of us on this earth ... Posted: February 7th. 2004 Views: 3,680 - [ Full Article ]
- Syncretism: My Way to Paganism and Sources of Inspiration - Vit [Witchvox Sponsor]
1: Questions and Answers It is not an easy task to find the religion and philosophy that would answer satisfactorily the fundamental questions like: "Who are we?", "Where do we go to?", "How does the world work and ... Posted: February 7th. 2004 Views: 2,971 - [ Full Article ]
January 17th. 2004
- Syncretism: Right or Wrong? - Kim
Syncretism is a process that has existed for centuries, within all religions, within all belief systems. Without it, religion and society would not evolve and grow with the needs of its followers. In fact, there are many cases in ... Posted: January 17th. 2004 Views: 2,735 - [ Full Article ]
January 4th. 2004
- A Syncretic Perspective on Magick - Taylor Ellwood
I've always valued a syncretic approach to my practice of magick. A syncretic practice blends the methodologies and practices of various magickal traditions together. When I first got into magick I started out with Shamanism, but ... Posted: January 4th. 2004 Views: 4,509 - [ Full Article ]
December 28th. 2003
- Rights and Perceptions - Tree Higgins
Richwood, WV, August 16, 2003. My friend Lillith and I arrive in Richwood, WV with lots of hope. I am here to look for a building and a home. The land is cheap and the possibilities to me seem endless. I want a Pagan-based ... Posted: December 28th. 2003 Views: 3,334 - [ Full Article ]
- Rights and Perceptions - Kim
Where are we really? In my experience, we have a long way to go before true acceptance is achieved. I live in the heart of the Bible Belt and I see the intolerance and the ignorance every day. Even those who are trying to be "acce ... Posted: December 28th. 2003 Views: 2,799 - [ Full Article ]
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