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August 23rd. 2009
- 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 Ł135! Don’t peo ... Posted: August 23rd. 2009 Views: 4,304 - [ 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: 4,147 - [ 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: 3,030 - [ 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: 4,302 - [ 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: 3,383 - [ 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: 6,276 - [ 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: 4,480 - [ 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: 3,187 - [ 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: 2,562 - [ Full Article ]
July 12th. 2009
- What is Safety in Magick? - Lady Abigail Welcher
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: 4,774 - [ 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: 3,879 - [ 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: 3,615 - [ 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: 3,446 - [ 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: 3,955 - [ 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: 3,669 - [ Full Article ]
- Protecting Our Own - Christina K.
Although I feel it an important aspect of my Faith that there isn’t a “Head Honcho” or “Council” or something or someone else to dictate how we practice and what we believe, or to “speak” for us or try to represent us in a way we ... Posted: July 5th. 2009 Views: 2,751 - [ Full Article ]
June 28th. 2009
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: 56,642 - [ 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: 9,102 - [ Full Article ]
May 24th. 2009
- Some Do's and Don'ts For Officiating at a Handfasting - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
When a couple announces their plans to get married, everyone in the community -- whatever the community -- has advice for the happy pair on everything from where to register for gifts to how to dress the attendants to where to go ... Posted: May 24th. 2009 Views: 9,340 - [ Full Article ]
- Why is There a Rule Against Training People Under 18? - Belladonna Laveau APs [Witchvox Sponsor]
I’ve been training people in the Craft for almost two decades. If someone who comes to me looks very young, the first thing I want to know is their age and whether or not their parents are aware that they’re seeking this training. ... Posted: May 24th. 2009 Views: 7,774 - [ Full Article ]
- The Din of Society - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
As I separate myself from the herd of steel bison at the end of yet another day, I realize that I am reeling from the intrusion of sounds and actions of the mundane world into my personal space. And so I head into the comfort of m ... Posted: May 24th. 2009 Views: 2,791 - [ Full Article ]
- Analyzing My Faith - Lady Luna Skye
I seriously analyze my faith on a regular basis. I think everyone should do this at least once in his or her lives. It helps to go through all the knots. It also separates the believing because you have to and believing because yo ... Posted: May 24th. 2009 Views: 2,150 - [ Full Article ]
May 17th. 2009
- Pets in Ritual: Some Basics - Bronwen Forbes [Witchvox Sponsor]
For the purpose of this article, I'm going to assume that you want your pet in ritual with you, and not that he or she has wandered in by accident. That being the case, here are some things you need to consider and plan for. ... Posted: May 17th. 2009 Views: 5,765 - [ Full Article ]
May 10th. 2009
- The World of Dryads - Crick [Witchvox Sponsor]
As a child growing up in the mountains of Tennessee, Dryads were welcome companions. They often took the place of human companions who were scattered about on neighboring farms that dotted the area. Over the years I have always re ... Posted: May 10th. 2009 Views: 5,591 - [ Full Article ]
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