News for Pagans, Wednesday 11-23-11

Wednesday, 11-24-11

www.llewellyn.com A new “Witchy Update” is out with book releases and articles about Yule from Llewellyn Worldwide Publications.

http://pagannewswirecollective.com/ “The Pagan Newswire Collective” of the California Bay Area discusses the American Academy of Religions conference and the meeting held by Covenant of the Goddess.

http://www.kentucky.com/2011/11/23/1970572/frankfort-distillery-offers-ghost.html More about the ghost tours at the distillery.

http://www.emirates247.com/crime/region/man-jailed-for-one-day-fined-over-talisman-2011-11-23-1.429811 In Saudi Arabia, a man is jailed and fined for possessing a talisman.

http://www.choosehelp.com/topics/complementary-alternative-therapies/shamanic-visions-to-cure-your-addiction-an-overview-of-ayahuasca-as-an-addiction-treatment The herbal mixture ayahuasca is used for Shamanic visions.  This article explores its use to treat addictions.

http://www.cnngo.com/hong-kong/visit/seediq-bale-401232 In Taiwan, the release of the movie “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale” sparks in interest in indigenous tourism.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-15851081 A stone-age axe is found in England.

http://www.suite101.com/news/dagan-gerrity-age-5-traumatized-by-man-with-grey-skin-a397237 Five year old boy frightened by paranormal activity.

https://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/pnc-solstice-gift-picks-kids-military-books-art/ Suggestions for Winter Solstice gifts for the Pagans on your list.

Feminist Germaine Greer discusses Goddess worship and her visits to India.  http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-land-of-goddesses-holds-charm-for-feminist-icon-greer/911485.html

http://www.thonline.com/news/iowa-illinois-wisconsin/article_43cc0496-693c-580d-af72-c5339c4de754.html In Des Moines, Iowa, discrimination on basis of gender identity is not allowed.

http://www.suite101.com/news/poltergeist-harasses-british-grandmother-doris-birch-a397235 Poltergeist bothers a grandmother in England.

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32492 From “Acupuncture Today”, how to use herbs to expel parasites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh1zyZJMeV8 Rev. Don Lewis of the Correllian tradition discusses when the soul leaves the body in this video, produced by Pagan TV.

http://www.thevine.com.au/blog/verabermuda/the-imminent-rise-of-celtsploitation20111123.aspx Celtic culture gets fashionable with the release of Pixar’s movie “Brave”.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-15837458 A house in England is built over Saxon burial grounds.

http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/news/health/2011/11/23/1852.html This article states that for fertility issues, herbs beat pharmaceutical products.

http://openhearth.givezooks.com/events/new-year-s-eve-divination-and-dessert-party Washington D.C.’s “Open Hearth Foundation” is hosting a divination and dessert party to launch their new Pagan community center.

http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2011/nov/231111-Features-Freddie-was-not-a-Rock-Diva.htm A biography of Freddie Mercury includes his life, music and roots in the Parsi sect of East India.

http://www.npr.org/2011/11/22/142606426/abgoosht Culture and recipes for the Iranian celebration of the night of the Winter Solstice.

Throwback to Samhain: http://www.kmeg.com/story/11289142/the-fantasy-and-folklore-of-all-hallows History and lore related to the Halloween holiday.

http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/24799/Bitter_Herbs_Smiles_All_Around_at/ From the “Jewish Exponent”, a review of herbal-flavored waters.

http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/skinning-of-face-unique-1.1184576 More grisly details from the trial of the supposed “occult” murderer in Virginia.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/SageWoman/202188111116 On Facebook, “SageWoman” magazine, produced by BBI Media, announces that their fundraiser was successful to recoup their losses from the closing of Borders bookstores.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/20/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2011_n_1101681.html The “Huffington Post” commemorates the “Transgender Day of Remembrance” in their “Gay Voices” section, with a slideshow of 20 Trans Pioneers.

http://lezgetreal.com/2011/11/german-bishops-seek-to-sell-catholic-adult-book-company/ The Catholic church apparently owns an occult and adult-titles book publisher, and the bishops are attempting to sell it.

http://s119074.gridserver.com/articles/blog/2011/11/09/paganism-as-a-religion-and-as-a-way-of-life/ Discussion of Paganism on the Janet Mefferd radio show.  (Ed. Note:  Ms. Mefferd identifies as a dominionist Christian.)

http://www.examiner.com/psychic-in-seattle/thanksgiving-week-is-a-feast-for-astrologers Heavenly events for astrologers during Thanksgiving week.

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/nov/2311111-Cat-killer-on-the-prowl-in-DN-Nagar.htm In Mumbai, someone is killing cats; some blaming it on “the occult”.

http://northcountrynow.com/letters/bells-and-motley-perform-during-morristowns-mummers-pageant-nov-27-043729 A Mummer’s pageant will take place on Nov. 27^th in England.

http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/Features/Dan-Mackay/Folk-stories-keep-alive-our-memories-22112011.htm A new book is released that features Russian folktales.

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/lifestyle-news/travel-news/travel-reports/2011/11/23/travel-head-for-the-hills-to-find-hidden-gems-92746-29826212/ Travel magazine article about a German town mentions Walpurgisnacht and the “Witch Mountain”.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-fast/why-the-gay-suicide-rate-_b_1105992.html Why is the suicide rate for Gay teens so high in one town?

http://tumfweko.com/2011/11/23/7-suspected-witches-burnt-to-death-in-samfya/ In Africa, seven suspected witches are burned to death.

http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2011/11/22/news/doc4ecbdf8da0f17791487757.txt The history of the Christmas tree, including Pagan symbolism and ritual.

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1676903.php/Black-magic-thrives-in-Pakistan-despite-mixed-results An article on the belief in black magick in Pakistan.

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/9378111.Stonehenge_byways_to_remain_open/ Byways around Stonehenge to stay open, with a quote from British Druid leader King Arthur Pendragon.

http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2011/11/22/news/doc4ecc56aca4677922953372.txt A presentation of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” in Detroit, with references to the Pagan origins of the tradition.

http://www.thepilot.com/news/2011/nov/23/vegan-thanksgiving-no-turkeys-harmed/ A vegan Thanksgiving dinner.  This next article encourages us to live a life of gratitude and happiness” http://www.planetjh.com/news/A_107888.aspx Another article discussed why Thanksgiving may actually darken your mood:  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505143_162-57329325/why-thanksgiving-can-actually-darken-your-mood/ Also, the “Pagan / Wiccan” page of “About.com” offers ten simple ways to show gratitude. http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/familyandparenting/tp/WaysToShowGratitude.htm  Read our Thanksgiving articles in the main part of the Magickal Media website, www.magickal-media.com

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