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Pagan & Wiccan Community: From the Past into the Future (Part 4) The Emergence Movement (Gatherings & Witch Wars)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

The Establishment Movement (1970’s to 1990’s) During this period of time, Paganism and Wicca really begin to gain a public face and public gatherings are being organized. The first Pan Pagan Festival (PPF) was held in 1976. The Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) holds its first festival in 1980. The Free Spirit Alliance (FSA) is founded in 1986 and based in the Mid-Atlantic area. The Heartland Spiritual Alliance is founded in 1987 and hosts the Heartland Pagan Festival. In Florida, Phoenix Phyre ( f/k/a Life Springs) holds its first festival in 1992, and the Florida Pagan Gathering (f/k/a First Freedom Fest) … Continue reading →

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Pagan & Wiccan Community: From the Past into the Future (Part 3) Back in Time We Go

Posted on March 9, 2012 by
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Before, we return to our time travelling, I want to take a look at the effect on what was happening to the followers of the Old Religion before and during the Madame Blavatsky time period. Once a thriving belief system in the political, social, and cultural arenas, paganism and witchery had, over time, been dominated by Christianity to the point that it was often fatal for anyone to be discovered worshipping or even having an interest in the Old Religion. Paganism and witchery went from mainstream focus to being an extremely oppressed underground minority. Considering the level of danger, large … Continue reading →

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Pagan & Wiccan Community: From the Past into the Future (Part 2) Back in Time We Go

Posted on March 8, 2012 by
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When discussing the witch wars period, the general consensus is that it was the result of the uncontrolled egos of the witches involved that caused it all and that the Community is still trying to “live down” that period of time in our history. But was it really just because of ego? If so, what were the reasons behind the egos? Witches undergo a tremendous amount of training beyond the magick. Their training has a focus on control – control of one’s self, control of one’s environment, and control of the elements, as well as the magick. Training also includes … Continue reading →

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Pagan & Wiccan Community: From the Past into the Future (Part 1) Witch Wars

Posted on March 7, 2012 by
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Almost everyone has heard of the witch wars from several decades ago. In addition to physical actions and consequences, there were emotional, psychological, and spiritual ramifications for those actions which also caused a lot of emotional and psychological distress as well as distracting witches from more productive, positive pursuits generally. What also occurred, though, was a magickal turmoil that affected the energy patterns dramatically. The primary shielding technique taught to both Pagans and Witches is the Mirror shield. The problem is that when two experienced witches or covens are engaging in a witch war and they shield up in such … Continue reading →

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Male Mysteries: Pagan Men – Band of Brothers

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

I’ve been watching this really wonderful series and I came across this film about paganism in terms of the male mysteries. It’s a bit long at 47 minutes, but well worth the watch.

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The Pagan & Wiccan Community and Shifting Paradigms

Posted on March 5, 2012 by
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There is more in this world than us and our connection to the Divinity (in whatever way we choose to view divinity).  There are many layers, flavors, and textures of entities, beings, or energy forces.  It is this understanding that makes Paganism and Wicca a mystery belief system.  There is more than just black and white.  There are shades of grey, if you will for an analogy, between and beyond our own perceptions.  As such, we stretch and strive for a deeper understanding beyond the perceptions and, thus, expand the very boundaries of perceptions further and further.  We strive to … Continue reading →

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Mead Muse’s Personal Statement

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

I have had a simple little blog for about five years or so and have a lovely time just sharing a few thoughts here and there. At the end of last year, I came to know that the Goddess wished me to do more with my little blog, so I moved it into a website thinking that not much more would change other than I had more time available to spend on a website. To my amazement, the website has taken on a spirit of its own in such a manner that I’m not even sure the how or the … Continue reading →

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