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August 30th. 2009
- Do You Have Eagle Feathers? - Lupa [Witchvox Sponsor]
Not too long ago I went to a local festival that attracts not only pagans but also other magical folk. One of the first things I saw when I walked through the gate was a man with several of what looked like barn owl feathers worke ... Posted: August 30th. 2009 Views: 13,016 - [ Full Article ]
- Joining a Coven or Other Pagan Group -- Red Flags to Avoid - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
In an earlier article here on Witchvox, I talked about the need to decide whether to join a group or stay solitary in your early days/years on the Pagan path. If you’ve chosen the group route, there are still some things you need ... Posted: August 30th. 2009 Views: 9,619 - [ Full Article ]
August 23rd. 2009
- A Wiccan Elemental Approach to Overcoming Challenges - Marty Couch
I went to the Doctor yesterday. I kind of consider it a victory when she doesn’t give me a referral to a specialist for an autopsy. It means I’m winning. Now I don’t know how often you go to the doctor, but I go every three months ... Posted: August 23rd. 2009 Views: 4,162 - [ Full Article ]
- Selling Wicca - Rhys Chisnall
Whilst on holiday recently, in the West Country, my girlfriend and I stopped off briefly in Glastonbury. I was both shocked and amazed when I discovered that one shop was selling sticks, oh sorry I mean staffs, for £135! Don’t peo ... Posted: August 23rd. 2009 Views: 4,019 - [ Full Article ]
- Tears of a Witch - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
As I wander through the beloved woods, ever so grounded and connected to Spirit, I begin to think of the fear of witchcraft. Such a fear was started by a religious belief system seeking power and control over others. And through t ... Posted: August 23rd. 2009 Views: 3,818 - [ Full Article ]
- False People - Hemlock Evergreen {George}
Why does it seem such a priority for some individuals to believe themselves more important than they are – or more important than other people? Why do some individuals believe they need to extol their own virtues in public forums? ... Posted: August 23rd. 2009 Views: 2,767 - [ Full Article ]
August 16th. 2009
- How to Start Your Own PNO - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
A Pagan Night Out (or PNO) , also called meetup or moot, is a local weekly or monthly get-together of Pagans and Pagan-friendly folk. PNOs are a good way for newcomers to or those interested in Paganism to learn a little bit more ... Posted: August 16th. 2009 Views: 3,963 - [ Full Article ]
August 9th. 2009
- So You Think You Want to Be a Festival Coordinator - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
As mentioned in a previous article here on Witchvox, I said that the only job less glamorous and more arduous than being the High Priest or High Priestess of a training coven is overall coordinator for a Pagan festival. While a fe ... Posted: August 9th. 2009 Views: 3,073 - [ Full Article ]
August 2nd. 2009
- Arianrhod - The Silver Wheel - Alfred Willowhawk, DMsc, RMT, CTM, Shaman [Witchvox Sponsor]
Introduction:The Mabinogion is one of the most translated bodies of Cymric, (Welsh) myth. According to Wikipedia the Mabinogion is the pre-Christian Celtic mythology, international folktale motifs, and on ear ... Posted: August 2nd. 2009 Views: 5,370 - [ Full Article ]
- Looking Back: A Reality Check on Neo Paganism - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
Greetings Folks: As I grow older (sigh) I have a tendency to compare where Neo Paganism was and where it is today. Just this morning I received an e-mail from a dear friend who had just moved to Utah. And she was saying, "Crick, y ... Posted: August 2nd. 2009 Views: 4,178 - [ Full Article ]
- The Memory of a Scent - Faythe
Sometimes we all just need to breathe. Breathe in the dozens of scents on the earth. Everything has a scent: the rain, the soil, the cold, the warm, the snow, the sunshine, the fire, the wind…everything has a smell.I fill ... Posted: August 2nd. 2009 Views: 3,911 - [ Full Article ]
July 26th. 2009
- Delving Deeper and Moving Past 101 - Nikki M
Journey to any mainstream bookstore, or occult shop for that matter, and you're sure to be barraged with titles introducing you to the wonderful world of Witchcraft or Wicca all for the low-low price of 19.95. Many, quite naturall ... Posted: July 26th. 2009 Views: 3,337 - [ Full Article ]
July 19th. 2009
- The Power of the Individual - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
As I walk into the comfort of the forest a deep sigh of relief escapes my lips. I find solace amongst the towering oak trees, which provides a much-needed break from the din of what passes for a pagan community. With so ma ... Posted: July 19th. 2009 Views: 2,851 - [ Full Article ]
- Should Pagan Clergy Be Paid? - Velvet
Lately there have been a lot of articles and discussions floating around on whether or not Pagan Clergy should be paid. I am an individual who went through the long process to become a Pagan Clergy member (not through the web) but ... Posted: July 19th. 2009 Views: 2,341 - [ Full Article ]
July 12th. 2009
- What is Safety in Magick? - Lady Abigail [Witchvox Sponsor]
Magick is a talent you learn. You may be born into a family of magickal line, but still the basics must be learned in understanding what this talent this gift is. Magick is a skill. It is the energy and power used to control the w ... Posted: July 12th. 2009 Views: 4,437 - [ Full Article ]
- Hexing the Enemies of Women and Peace - Z Budapest
Some women shirk from fighting back. Too many years have passed since the heroic age of the seventies, when everything new started. We used to have self-defense classes, repair our own cars classes, women’s studies about who we ar ... Posted: July 12th. 2009 Views: 3,550 - [ Full Article ]
- What Makes a Pagan Leader? - Gaia Ivorywitch [Witchvox Sponsor]
Being one of several ordained Pagan Ministers at a Pagan Church, we get lots of questions from folks just starting out on their paths. The most frequent question is "How do I get to do what YOU do? I want to help!" Well, that's a ... Posted: July 12th. 2009 Views: 3,234 - [ Full Article ]
- Religion: From A Witch's Perspective - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
Have you ever wondered why humans are so scared to face life and the spiritual lessons that are in waiting for each of us? I ask this because since the dawning of humankind we have created religions. Religion in all reality is a s ... Posted: July 12th. 2009 Views: 3,176 - [ Full Article ]
July 5th. 2009
- The Origin of Runes - Brunhilde [Witchvox Sponsor]
The term rune comes from ancient European dialects. It means mystery or secret. Each rune symbol represents a concept, like wealth or fertility. Runes were not originally used as letters in an alphabet. Ancient shamans used them i ... Posted: July 5th. 2009 Views: 3,610 - [ Full Article ]
- From Victim to Survivor: How the Craft Taught Me To Overcome Sexual Trauma (Part II) - Oracle
Disclaimer: I am not a certified professional. The following articles (Part I and Part II) are intended as a testimony, and in no way should be taken as gospel. If you or someone you know has suffered abuse, rape or traumas of ... Posted: July 5th. 2009 Views: 3,410 - [ Full Article ]
June 28th. 2009
- From Victim to Survivor: How the Craft Taught Me to Overcome Sexual Trauma (Part I) - Oracle
Disclaimer: I am not a certified professional. The following articles (Part I and Part II) are intended as a testimony, and in no way should be taken as gospel. If you or someone you know has suffered abuse, rape or traumas of ... Posted: June 28th. 2009 Views: 3,683 - [ Full Article ]
- Semantics: We're Not So Different - Scott A. Johnson
One of the many things that we Pagans come up against in our pursuit of the freedom of religion is what George Carlin called the "Scary Words." If you look at the Craft from a religious point of view, it's easy to see why so many ... Posted: June 28th. 2009 Views: 3,441 - [ Full Article ]
June 21st. 2009
- How to Choose A Good Magickal Name - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
There's a standard joke in the Pagan community that, at a gathering, if the loudspeaker were to announce, "Will Raven, Morgan, and Rhiannon please come to registration?" half the attendees would show up, and that the Ravens at lea ... Posted: June 21st. 2009 Views: 48,467 - [ Full Article ]
June 14th. 2009
- Children Touched By God/dess - Faythe
My little sister, Jennasea, leans against a tree, admiring the leaves. The sun filtering through the branches sends splotches of light drifting across her 7-year-old cheeks. It was Earth Day, and she had just finished making faery ... Posted: June 14th. 2009 Views: 4,076 - [ Full Article ]
June 7th. 2009
- So You Think You Want to be a Coven Leader? - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
If there is a less glamorous, more arduous job in the Pagan community than leading a teaching coven, I’m not sure what it is. Oh, wait, I just thought of one -- being the overall coordinator of a large Pagan gathering, but I’ll sa ... Posted: June 7th. 2009 Views: 8,153 - [ Full Article ]
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