News for Pagans, Monday, 5-7-12

Tue, May 8, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Monday, 5-7-12

Last Tuesday was Beltane / May Day.  http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/05/02/may-day-pagans-up-at-dawn-to-sow-fertility/ Pagans sow fertility on May Day in Vancouver. http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/05/04/sacred-stones-out-in-the-sun-73103-30896016/#.T6Z44ZkYubc.facebook Pagans visit Celtic shrine in the UK for Beltane.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/05/how-sexual-was-your-beltane/ Jason Mankey asks “How Sexual Was Your Beltane?” http://slacktivist.typepad.com/slacktivist/2012/05/beltane-sacred-sex.html Sacred sex for Beltane on “The Slacktiverse”.

Saturday the full Moon was at Perihelion, closest to the Earth.  https://apps.facebook.com/theguardian/science/gallery/2012/may/06/supermoon-rises-in-pictures Photos of the “Supermoon”.

http://www.examiner.com/article/buddha-s-birthday-the-celtic-festival-and-the-super-moon Buddha’s birthday, the supermoon, and Beltane.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120507/LIVING/205050311/Two-religions-one-marriage?odyssey=mod|mostview Two religions, one marriage.

http://www.psypost.org/2012/05/scientific-evidence-proves-why-healers-see-the-aura-of-people-11491 Why healers can see auras.

http://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/intolerance-in-tennessee-lenoir-city-high-school-students-face-torrent-of A student in TN fights against a community’s negative reactions after writing about being a member of a minority faith.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/05/quick-notes-cady-mcclains-goddess-the-doctrine-of-discovery-and-ernest-callenbachs-final-statement.html#disqus_thread News and notes on “The Wild Hunt” blog.

http://www.owlsdaughter.com/2012/05/goddess-sunday-flora/ Beth Owl’s Daughter writes about the Goddess Flora.

http://pncminnesota.com/2012/05/07/sacred-paths-center-to-close-an-obituary-for-our-community-center/ An obituary for the closing of the Sacred Paths Center in MN.

http://now.msn.com/now/0507-mom-arms-gay-son.aspx Mom arms Gay son with stun gun to fight bullies.

http://www.times-standard.com/lifestyle/ci_20564918/highlights-hmong-culture Highlights of the Hmong culture.

http://celestial-reflections.blogspot.com/2012/05/pagans-down-beliefnet-memory-hole.html Comments on the Beliefnet editor, and the reaction to Pagan columnists.

http://blindedbysound.com/post/viewPost/review_angel_witch_-_as_above_so_below/821216151931cf2cbc61a6acaf606829 A review of the musical group Angel Witch.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/05/01/irish-govt-to-recognize-pagan-weddings.htm?r=twt Irish government to recognize Pagan and non-religious marriages.  More here: http://www.examiner.com/article/pagan-and-non-religious-weddings-to-become-legal-ireland

http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/Goody-Ann-Glover-Irish-native-was-the-last-witch-hanged-in-Boston—VIDEO-150184495.html Goody Ann Glover was the last witch hanged in Boston.

The TV witches of “Secret Circle” go to the Prom. http://www.tv.com/news/the-secret-circle-prom-moms-photo-recap-28575/

http://lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/richard-kyte-fairy-tales-offer-lifelong-lessons/article_477f9c00-963c-11e1-ba2b-001a4bcf887a.html Fairy tales offer lifelong lessons.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2139348/I-didn-t-know-religion-says-teenager-16-harassed-Pagan.html?ITO=1490 Youth who harassed a Pagan fast food employee states he “didn’t know it was a religion”.

http://johnnietwobrows.blogspot.com/2012/04/w-is-for-wicca-and-witchcraft.html W is for Wicca.

http://www.wiccantogether.com/profiles/blogs/magic-in-nature Magick in Nature on “Wiccan Together”.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/05/07/reader-mail-why-arent-there-more-pagan-temples.htm Readers ask Patti Wigington why there aren’t more Pagan temples.

http://jill-stefko.suite101.com/esbat-celebrations-pagan-full-moons-have-unique-names-a407148 Unique names for the full Moons / esbats in Pagan traditions.

http://www.ww4report.com/node/11060 Jihadis attack Sufi site in Timbuktu.

http://www.news-journal.com/features/religion/east-texas-couple-seeks-to-help-victims-of-witchcraft-butcherings/article_65e2e682-9f90-5a31-b07f-30c34806f9f7.html Help for victims of mutilation practiced by indigenous witches of Africa.

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=384350 The Wiccan way emphasizes Nature and karma.

http://www.punemirror.in/article/64/20120505201205050218016879ace6b0b/Enchanted.html A tarot reader speaks about enchantment and life.

http://www.outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5412 An interview with Christopher Penczak.

http://www.kuenselonline.com/2011/?p=30833 Religious leader to be dug up and preserved in Bhutan.

http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/31018982/detail.html A course on making herbal medicines is held in MT.

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/private-collection-of-native-american-art-culture-opens-at-ua-history-center-1.305354 Private collection of First Nations art to open at a history center in OH.

http://yellohammer.blogspot.com/2012/05/neo-paganism-celts-and-iron-age.html An article about neo-Pagan traditions.

http://www.e-junkie.com/queenmotherimakhu/product/476258.php Why Runes speak to Black people, a workshop.

 http://fukushima-diary.com/2012/05/paranormal-activity-on-fukushima-live-camera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paranormal-activity-on-fukushima-live-camera  Paranormal activity caught on camera in Fukushima.

http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/05/islamic-gardens-movement/ Gardens build a green Islamic movement.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/BUSH-TEA-in-high-demand–says-researcher_11415037 A researcher says bush tea is in high demand.

http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x1310200509/Hingham-psychics-no-strangers-to-legal-trouble Psychics in trouble in the UK.

http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/16547 Earliest Germanic Runes found on an artifact.

http://www.magickofthought.com/2012/04/why-starting-a-magick-career-is-terrifying/ Starting a magick career is terrifying.

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News for Pagans, Friday, 4-27-12

Sat, Apr 28, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Friday, 4-27-12

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/04/28/ptrn-presents-pagan-priestess-and-betwixt-and-between  “Pagan Priestess” and “Betwixt and Between” on “Witch School”, tonight on “Blog Talk Radio”.

http://www.llewellyn.com/ Look for the new Llewellyn “Witchy Update” AND the monthly E-magazine at the publisher’s website. Be sure to read the Beltane article!  http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2289

http://www.denisonian.com/yourvoiceapril242012.html Celebrate Beltane at this college.  Scroll down for article.  http://www.spellcasting.com/2012/04/how-to-have-a-magickal-beltane/ How to have a magickal Beltane.  http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Beltane-celebration-mark-start/story-15922846-detail/story.html Beltane celebration marks start of May in the UK.  http://auburnpub.com/entertainment/kilts-green-and-other-garb-welcome-at-annual-springtime-celebration/article_778533a6-8c3c-5af1-b144-377e41fe07f1.html Another traditional Beltane celebration.  Be sure and see the main Magickal Media website for the new Beltane video! www.magickal-media.com

http://baylorlariat.com/2012/04/26/woman-converts-to-witchcraft-in-search-of-answers/ Woman converts to witchcraft in search of answers.

http://thepagantemple.blogspot.com/2012/04/modern-myths.html Modern myths on “The Pagan Temple”.

http://www.kasa.com/dpps/news/crime/ritual-murder-featured-on-national-tv_4149801 So called “ritual murder” movie to be featured on national TV.  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/04/should-fatal-encounters-fill-in-the-blanks-on-witchcraft-slaying.html An opinion on this topic on “The Wild Hunt” blog.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-to-be-given-specialist-training-to-help-child-victims-of-witchcraft-beliefs-7682466.html Police in the UK will be given special training to help child victims of “witchcraft” prejudice.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/paganism-prophecies-and-propaganda Paganism and propaganda, and Bishops’ miters.  From a Catholic perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sF-ynMAAlo Ellen DeGeneres opens GLAAD media awards.

http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/weird-things-people-believe-like-witch-panics/ Weird things people believe, like Witch panics.

http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1351601/grandma-wants-to-buy-my-daughter-a-childrens-bible Grandma wants to buy grandkid a Bible, Pagan mom questions it, on the “Mothering” forum.

http://www.thenewage.co.za/49440-1014-53-Healers_seek_protection Traditional African healers seek protection.

http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/pets/content_articles/042512_pets-02.txt Pet aromatherapy session at a metaphysical store.

http://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/04/25/water-magick-magickal-baths/ Water magick and magickal baths. http://allafrica.com/stories/201204270624.html Water, reconstruction and transformation in Africa; includes Christian and Muslim perspectives.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-26/home-garden/31399668_1_sage-smudging-aura How smudging helps to clear your aura.

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/04/pat-robertson-is-against-bullying-gay-kids.html?mid=rss Even Pat Robertson says he is against bullying Gay kids.

http://pagannews.tumblr.com/post/21227011827/do-pagans-wiccans-have-a-concept-of-evil-a-witchy Do Pagans and Wiccans have a concept of evil?

http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11418090-stonehenges-eerie-sounds-revived?lite Stonehenge’s eerie sounds revived.

http://www.heruraha.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9381&start=25 Techno-Pagans and possibilities.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-patricia-fitzgerald/herbs-health_b_1449993.html Seven herbs to reduce stress.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/science/T120424003577.htm Japanese shrines dedicated to local spirits are tended by communities.

http://www.anindependentasatru.com/1/post/2012/04/jords-day.html An Asatrur muses on stewardship of the planet for Earth Day.

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/alternative-medicine/aromatherapy-more-than-just-a-pleasant-scent Aromatherapy — more than just a pleasant scent?

http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x787572369/Somerville-board-requires-license-for-fortune-telling#axzz1tHCI4FRN  Local town requires license for fortune telling.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/26/our-take-name-calling-is-rhetorical-pornography/ An article about bullying on the “Belief Blog” at CNN.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/04/25/finding-healing-through-ancient-amazonian-brew/ Finding healing through an ancient Amazonian brew.

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/divers-in-china-discover-ancient-statue/69irg7q?q=Diver&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnrll Divers in China discover an ancient statue.

http://post.jagran.com/couple-killed-in-witchcraft-superstition-in-gumla-1334568653 Couple in India killed over “witchcraft superstition”.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/apr/26/goth-life-fields-nephilim?newsfeed=true Interview with Goth band “Fields of Nephilim”.

http://orishaashe.com/blog/Who-are-the-Santeria-Orishas.html Who are the Santeria Orishas?

http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/04/27/beijing%E2%80%99s-panchen-lama-holds-court-in-hong-kong/ The Panchen Lama holds court in Hong Kong.

http://www.pri.org/stories/health/in-turkey-sufi-music-is-used-to-decrease-patient-stress-9627.html Sufi music reduces patient stress.

http://metronews.ca/news/saskatoon/121977/saskatoons-future-predicted-as-psychics-descend-on-city/ Psychics in Saskatoon.

http://www.canada.com/Explore+sacred+side+hula+dance/6528002/story.html Sacred side of the Hula dance.

http://www.newstudiesonshamanism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Siberian-Shamanism.pdf A lengthy discourse on Mongolian Shamanism.

http://americana-hellenista.blogspot.com/2012/04/this-questionnaire-is-one-reason-i-dont.html “Why I don’t call myself a Pagan”, a response to a questionnaire.

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11413346-gay-mom-upset-after-dismissal-by-boy-scouts Gay Mom told that she can’t be a Cub Scout den mother.

http://croneplace.blogspot.com/2012/04/studying-druidry.html  Studying Druidry.

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/books/the-song-of-achilles-fresh-take-on-homers-illiad A fresh take on Homer’s “Illiad”.

http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005141786 Master herbalist teaches in Sun Valley.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-j-smith/i-ching-religion_b_1453281.html I Ching, the religion that inspired seven great thinkers.

http://www.patheos.com//Pagan/Enneagram-and-Your-True-Identity-Sufenas-Virius-Lupus-04-27-2012.html The Enneagram and your true identity.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/45157/chasing-happiness-and-spirituality Chasing happiness and spirituality.

http://www.portlanddailysun.me/index.php/newsx/local-news/6718-paths-media-class-conducts-paranormal-probe-at-phs Paranormal probe in Portland.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/travel/breathing-new-life-into-indonesias-old-traditions/514308 Breathing life into Indonesia’s old traditions.

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/korean-mom-indicted-killing-kids-cult-orders-041005228.html Korean mom indicted for killing kids on “cult” orders.

http://hartland.patch.com/articles/local-healer A guide in the way of traditional First Nations healers.

http://www.mercerspace.com/article/104810-japanese+flute+leads+love+culture Japanese flute leads in love of culture.

http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Tent-dwellers-evicted/story-15921394-detail/story.html Rainbow Family ejected from gathering in the UK.

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/04/ireland-proposed-bill-will-command.html Proposed bill in Ireland would command priests to report pedophilia.  “Joe My God” has commentary.

http://www.mercurynews.com/home-garden/ci_20487667/our-garden-multi-tasking-garden-herbs Multi-tasking with garden herbs.

http://www.a-zip.com/Slavic%20Paganism A Slavic Paganism site.

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x157473024/Psychic-license-ban-lifted Psychics must be licensed in Salem.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/04/pagan-vs-christian-the-right-and-wrong-ways-to-go-about-it/#comments How NOT to argue with other religions.

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News for Pagans, Weds. 4-25-12

Thu, Apr 26, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Wednesday 4-25-12

http://pagancomingoutday.org/ International Pagan “Coming Out” Day is May 2^nd.

Circle Sanctuary is expanding its on-line social networking presence ….

* Circle Cemetery now has its own Facebook page. Visit the page and click on “Like” … from time to time, we will be posting photos, updates, media links: www.facebook.com/CircleCemetery

* Our Healing Circle Network also now has its own page on Facebook. “Like” this page & post requests for healing for yourself when needed. Stay updated on healing requests: www.facebook.com/CircleHealingCircle

* Circle Sanctuary Community has a group where you can get sent invites to events that we produce.
www.facebook.com/groups/10966466477

* Selena Fox includes photos & news about her work with Circle Sanctuary at her main page on Facebook. “Like” this page to get updates: www.facebook.com/SelenaFoxUpdates

* Circle Sanctuary’s main page on Facebook has a new user name: www.facebook.com/circlesanctuarycommunity -”Like” this page to stay updated on news, events, & projects.

* Circle Sanctuary & its events are now on Meetup - connect with us there via this site or via the Facebook link option.
www.meetup.com/circlesanctuary

* Circle Sanctuary has a YouTube channel where we post occasional videos from our season celebrations.
www.youtube.com/circlesanctuary

Some good ones from the “About dotcom” Pagan / Wiccan page: http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/holidaysandcelebrations/ss/How-To-Organize-A-Pagan-Event.htm and http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/glossary/g/Shrine-What-Is-A-Shrine.htm

http://politics.pagannewswirecollective.com/2011/07/12/sustainable-living-as-civil-disobedience/ Sustainable living as civil disobedience on “Pagans and Politics”.

http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/infant-parents-killed-for-practising-witchcraft_771645.html Infant and parents killed for allegedly “practicing witchcraft” in India.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120424/NEWS/120429926/-1/NEWSMAP Naked Pagans allegedly started an apartment fire to banish negative vibes in the UK.  More here:  http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/naked-pagans-started-fire-in-unit-to-remove-negative-vibes/story-e6frev20-1226337725488 and here: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Naked-arsonists-started-fires-pagan-ritual/story-15899974-detail/story.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ba4p-r9-4 Queen Mother Imakhu teaches about inner peace on her “You Tube” channel.

http://pncminnesota.com/2012/04/24/christians-and-pagans-collaborate-on-social-issues/ Christians and Pagans collaborate on social issues, on PNC – Minnesota.

http://horror.about.com/od/2012dvdreviews/gr/The-Wicker-Tree-DVD-Review.htm Reviews of “The Wicker Tree” DVD.  One more: http://www.craveonline.com/film/reviews/187353-blu-ray-review-the-wicker-tree  

http://www.uwishunu.com/2012/04/celebrate-witches-night-out-at-grumblethorpe-in-historic-germantown-saturday-april-28/ Witches’ night out an other events featured.

http://darkmoontarot.tumblr.com/post/21682857224/creedite The magickal powers of Creedite.

http://www.vice.com/read/beelzebubs-daughter-0000175-v19n4 Interview with Zeena Schreck, the daughter of Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey, herself the co-founder of the magickal group Sethian Liberation Movement.

http://events.tboextra.com/lakeland_fl/events/show/256245964-magickal-herbalism-midsummer-edition Midsummer herbalism.

http://www.entertainment-focus.com/news/no-county-for-old-men-visits-carmarthenshire  A popular Welsh TV show visits with “Pagan Witches”.

http://www.medievalists.net/2012/04/24/clerical-conceptions-of-magic-and-the-stereotype-of-the-female-witch/ Clerical conceptions of magick and the stereotype of the female witch.

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20120425/WDH0101/204250561/Hmong-ceremony-offered-Wausau-mayor Hmong Shaman offers ceremony for mayor of Wausau.

http://www.annarbor.com/home-garden/native-plant-sightings-on-the-u-m-campus/ Native plant sightings on the Ann Arbor University of MI campus.

http://witchssoul.tumblr.com/post/21605963266/chakra-exercise-for-psychic-ability Chakra exercise for psychic ability.

http://westernsprings.suntimes.com/news/12093676-418/sisters-share-spiritual-side-to-going-green.html The spiritual side of going green.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kyle-knight/nepal-third-gender_b_1447982.html Recognition of gender identity in Nepal.

http://www.runestone.org/component/content/article/104-events/207-midsummer-in-the-sierras-2012.html An Asatru conference in the Sierras.

http://www.twoharborsmn.com/event/article/id/229626/publisher_ID/36/ Natural spring cleaning solutions.

http://fox8.com/2012/04/24/father-creates-device-to-detect-dead-daughters-spirit/ Father creates device to detect dead daughter’s spirit.  Note:  Scroll down for story.

http://www.womensradio.com/2012/04/shamanic-breathwork-heals-the-world/ Shamanic breathwork on “Women’s Radio”.

http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/25/11354831-taking-a-skin-allergy-and-making-it-art?lite Turning a skin condition into art.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/opinion/2012/04/25/pacete-ecospirituality-218102 An opinion piece about eco-spirituality, post-Earth Day.

http://thiscrookedcrown.tumblr.com/post/21762659042/goddess-diana-dianic-wicca-z-budapest Goddess Diana and Z Budapest, a positive article about the Dianic Wiccan leader.

http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/Columns_4/article_8766.shtml Study of Atlantis opens the door to cosmic consciousness.

http://www.druidry.org/board/dhp/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=38393&start=40 Discussion about making contact with a God or Goddess on the “Druid Grove” forum.

http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Am-Asatru/2227567 An Asatrur in prison writes a brief note on the “Experience Project”.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-guidelines-offer-drug-herbal-options-for-preventing-migraine-201204244628 Herbal options for migraine.

http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/DonSurber/201204240160 Godfather of Global Warming theory states he’s not sure what the climate will do.  Editor’s note:  “grain of salt” alert on the “Daily Mail”.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Belly-Dancing-and-the-Reve-by-Burl-Hall-120421-704.html?show=votes Belly dancing, nature, and creation, an op-ed piece.

Great stuff to listen to on internet radio:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hexeducation/2012/04/26/open-mic-night-with-your-hosts Open mic with Lori Bruno and Christian Day of “Hex Education”.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/04/26/et-wild-wednesday-over-to-oberon-ariel Traci Logan Wood and Ed Hubbard on “Wild Wednesday”, followed by “Over to Oberon and Ariel” on “Pagans Tonight”.  “The Wild Hunt” podcast has commentary and chants and “American Mystic”. http://archive.org/details/TheWildHuntPodcastEpisode3PaganChantsAndPaganDocumentaries

Several previously published Beltane stories.  From “Chalice Center”:  http://www.chalicecentre.net/beltaine.htm From “School of the Seasons”: http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/mayday.html  From “The Witches’ Voice”: http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usma&c=holidays&id=3382  From “The Celtic Connection”: http://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/beltane.htm From “PaGain Cosmology”: http://pagaian.org/essays/beltanesamhain-earthgaia From “Capital Witch”: http://www.capitalwitch.com/2012/04/beltane-around-capital.html  Read more at Magickal Media, coming this weekend… including a new video!  www.magickal-media.com

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News for Pagans, 4-24-12

Tue, Apr 24, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Tuesday, 4-24-12

http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2012/04/what-can-the-third-world-teach-us-about-witchcraft.php What can the Third World teach the “civilized” world about Witchcraft?

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/19/150986066/sister-simone-campbell-vatican-reprimand-like-a-sock-in-the-stomach A Catholic nun discusses the Vatican reprimand. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/04/22/1085477/-Pagan-Puzzles-Over-Catholic-Church Pagan puzzles over the Catholic church.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pagan-musings/2012/04/24/pagan-weekly-news-39 Listen to the “Pagan Weekly News” on “Blog Talk Radio”.

http://eclecticrecovery.blogspot.com/2012/04/nine-steps-for-pagans.html Recovery for Pagans — the nine step program.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8456495 Russian cannibal woman, who allegedly killed her victim after a Pagan gathering, will be tried for murder.

http://johnfranc.blogspot.com/2012/04/pagan-evangelism.html Pagan evangelism on “Under the Ancient Oaks”.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sufism-is-all-about-tolerance-and-love_1679861 Sufism is about tolerance and love.

http://the-pagan-perspective.com/category/the-pomegranate-pagan-studies/pagan-deism-three-views/ Three views of Pagan deism.

http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/tombonuos-keep-their-culture-alive-1.77012 The Tombonuo people keep their culture alive.

http://akbirchgoddess.blogspot.com/2012/04/bioregional-animism-and-druidry.html Regional animism within Druidry.

A press release for an herbal tea to help with smoking cessation. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9433107.htm

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/23/pagans-deny-horse-attacks.htm?nl=1 Scots Pagans deny attacks on horses in the UK.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/south/sai-baba-devotees-offer-prayers-first-death-anniversary-400 The anniversary of the death of a Hindu holy man brings prayers and devotions.

http://www.strangehistory.net/2012/04/24/chickpeas-menstrual-blood-and-witchcraft/ Chickpeas, menstrual blood and witchcraft, a guide to dealing with witches’ spells from the sixteenth century.

http://theyoungpolytheistic.blogspot.com/2012/04/hazel-pomaderris.html Hazel plants on “The Young Polytheistic”.

http://phoenixgrove.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/oak-totems/ Oak totems and what “Druid” really means.

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/316177/Lemon-aid-How-Lemons-can-cure-13-common-ailments Lemons can cure common ailments, this article states.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carol-smaldino/april-showers-bring-mayan_b_1444598.html A post-Earth Day discussion.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iEAMtSTt2T-JaY9Eq-cELhnzdbPw?docId=CNG.50b09cb5b8c09903c018080bc0fcba0d.571 India drops charges against top Tibetan monk.

http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/local/horse-traders-to-meet-council-committee-1-3766212 Horse traders enter into discussion with Lammas Fair committee in the UK for Lughnassadh event.

http://www.dailyglow.com/thyme-as-a-new-herbal-acne-remedy-0423.html Thyme as an herbal acne remedy.

http://chakrology.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/dark-taurus-moon-esbat/ Taurus dark moon esbat.

Beltane’s coming!  http://www.list.co.uk/article/41812-the-ancient-tradition-behind-the-beltane-fire-festival/ The ancient tradition behind the Beltane fire festival. http://magickwyrd.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/beltane-about-this-traditional-sabbat-on-may-1st/ Information on the Beltain sabbat.  Read more about the holiday on the main Magickal Media site at www.magickal-media.com.  A new video is coming this weekend!

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News for Pagans, Monday, 4-23-12

Tue, Apr 24, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Monday, 4-23-12

Earth Day was yesterday… but you can still do projects for the holiday.  http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-4-104476-Schoolchildren-clean-Clifton-beach-on-Earth-Day Children clean up a beach. http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/04/native-deen-earth-day/ Muslim hip hop group releases Earth Day video. http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Hindus-perform-fire-ritual-to-tend-to-mother-earth-3501539.php Hindus perform fire ritual to tend to Mother Earth, with photos. http://burnsville.patch.com/articles/at-the-capitol-is-this-prayer-on-the-house-floor-offensive#youtube_video-9673653 Was the Earth Day prayer on the House of Reps floor offensive?  With video.

 http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2012-04-22/celebrating-earth-day-through-eco-spirituality Celebrate Earth Day through eco-spirituality. http://www.bing.com/travel/content/search?q=Undiscovered+National+Parks%2c+Monuments%3a+Great+Basin+National+Park%2c+Nev.&cid=msn1075002&form=HPTRAV Little known national parks.  There are projects for Earth Day, and every day, on the main Magickal Media site, www.magickal-media.com

http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/cheers-to-st-george-and-slaying-the-dragon-1-3758362 Mumming for St. George’s Day.  More here:  http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/people_and_politics/happy-stgeorges-day-to-all-the-english-out-there—-but-hes-really-not-a-patch-on-st-patrick-now-is-he-148491135.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/sri-lankan-woman-accused-casting-spell-13-year-old-girl-face-death-article-1.1065128 Sri Lankan woman accused of casting spells on a 13 year old girl faces death penalty in Saudi Arabia. 

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/east-central/304562-pagans-deny-witches-behind-spate-of-attacks-on-horses-in-the-lothians/ Pagans state they haven’t anything to do with the attacks on horses in the UK.

http://www.examiner.com/article/dalai-lama-arrives-long-beach-and-offers-peace-of-mind-troubled-times Dalai Lama in Long Beach CA offers “peace of mind in troubled times”.

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Claims-witchcraft-lessons-denied-council/story-15890675-detail/story.html Council denies “witchcraft lessons” in Cornwall public schools.  http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/04/23/teach-cornish-children-paganism-church-of-england-says_n_1444967.html Church of England suggests teaching Pagan history in Cornish schools. 

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/22/kids-and-pagan-events.htm Bringing kids to Pagan events.

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/04/jose_el_pelon_avila_is_bringin.php Santeria music in Phoenix AZ.

http://www.impactnottingham.com/2012/04/the-prevalence-of-witchcraft-today/ The belief in witchcraft in the UK today.

http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/23/outgoing-keeper-of-the-light-speaks-to-bay-area-pnc/ Information on the “Keeper of the Light” and the annual Pagan gathering in the Bay area.

Samhain time in the Southern hemisphere. About dot.com’s Pagan / Wiccan page has a countdown: http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/23/samhain-countdown-the-spirit-world.htm

http://gothamist.com/2012/04/22/proposed_little_italy_mural_stirrin.php Little Italy mural in NYC with Pagan overtones riles a Catholic leader.  More here: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/fight-against-proposed-mural-in-little-italy-20120422

http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/How-I-chose-my-religion-20120420 How one Wiccan chose her religion.

http://www.thenewage.co.za/49095-12-53-Stressed_Then_meditate Stressed?  Try transcendental meditation.

http://donethisbefore.com/2012/04/22/change/#more-576 A Pagan muses about change and symbolism in a new blog.

http://paranormal.about.com/b/2012/04/21/paranormal-news-for-april-21-2012-loch-ness-sonar-hit-george-michael-haunted-ufos-over-russia.htm Paranormal headlines for April.

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_pet-iquette-pesticides-will-hurt-frogs_1679488 Pesticides can harm frogs.

http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=532382 Church fire w/ occult symbols labeled Satanism by authorities.

http://moderndruid.wordpress.com/tag/druidry/ The life force of Druidry is Nwyfre.

http://earthsky.org/tonight/young-moon-near-venus-star-cluster-and-bright-star-on-april-23 From yesterday, Venus and star cluster in the sky.  This is still visible tonight in many parts of the USA.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1254449 Teen feminist site blocked in public school for alleged “occult” and porn.

http://www.cantonrep.com/community/blogs/paranormal_journeys/x1333194848/Psychometry-a-psychic-way-of-seeing Psychometry is a psychic way of seeing.

http://gypsyvodou.com/religion/knowing-wiccans-witches-pagans/ Knowing Witches, Wiccans and Pagans.

http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/fa07article.htm This day five years ago, the Pentacle Quest was won.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/beltanecooking/r/GreenManCake.htm Cook a green man cake for Beltane.  http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/23/beltane-countdown-magical-braiding-weaving.htm Magickal braiding and weaving, both on the “Pagan / Wiccan” page of About dotcom.  Read more about the holiday, and watch a video, at the main Magickal Media site, www.magickal-media.com

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News for Pagans, Sunday, 4-22-12

Mon, Apr 23, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Sunday, 4-22-12

Today is Earth Day!  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/04/a-happy-pagan-earth-day-to-you.html Happy Pagan Earth Day to you from the “Wild Hunt”. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/04/a-happy-pagan-earth-day-to-you.html Gus DiZerega blogs about Earth Day http://www.patheos.com/Pagan//Earth-Day-2012-Gus-diZerega-04-22-2012.html Free entrance and an Ap for National Parks Week: http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2012/04/free-entrance-apps-mark-national-park-week/677084/1  New Orleans Christians celebrate Earth Day in “green” building:  http://www.nola.com/religion/index.ssf/2012/04/new_orleans_church_celebrates.html Three environmental stories that didn’t receive much media attention: http://mediamatters.org/blog/201204200015 Eco-Spirituality: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/olga-bonfiglio/celebrating-earth-day-thr_b_1443291.html  Earth Day images: http://www.allproudamericans.com/happy-earth-day-ii.html

http://www.cherryhillseminary.org/students/summer-2012-courses/ New summer Cherry Hill Seminar courses!

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/intra_mural_pagan_war_kiMASTFL1gtewVQsiwe38M?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Local Little Italy residents of NYC feel upset over “Pagan” image on a mural.

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-04-22/tlingit-traditional-knowledge-trees-are-people Tlingit traditional knowledge — Trees are people.

http://www.tntmagazine.com/travel/short-break/short-break-stockholm-in-the-summer—pagan-parties-and-seafood-soirees Stockholm in the summer features Pagan parties.

According to legend, the Persian invaders of Greece perished in a tidal wave.  German geologists now think that may have been a tsunami. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17783788

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/20/2759558/guantanamo-defense-team-cites.html Guantanamo defense team cites Santeria case as a precedent for prisoners’ civil rights.

http://news.discovery.com/history/cleopatras-twin-babies-120420.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1 A stone portrait of Antony and Cleopatra’s twin children is re-discovered at the Egyptian museum in Cairo.

South of the Equator, it’s Samhain season.  Two articles for the holiday from the About dot.com “Pagan / Wiccan” pages: http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/22/samhain-countdown-honoring-the-animals.htm and http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/18/samhain-countdown-spirit-incense.htm

http://theyoungpolytheistic.blogspot.com/2012/04/totem-moth.html The “Young Polytheistic” features Moth as the totem animal of the week.

http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Sufi+for+life&NewsID=329071 Sufi for life.

http://vikingmyths.com/concepts/pantheism/ Pantheism on “Viking Myths”.

http://unsanesafe.blogspot.com/2012/04/ego-deflation-and-its-link-to-shamanism.html Ego deflation and shamanism.

http://order-of-the-golden-dawn.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-are-forces.html Colors are forces on the “Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn”.

http://myowndruidry.tumblr.com/post/21541701873/wedding-traditions Druidic wedding traditions.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120422/NEWS/204220337 Future priestess of Mayans in Guatemala states that “it’s not the end of the world”.

http://asatruupdate.blogspot.com/2012/04/does-asatru-need-new-myths.html Does Asatru need new myths?

http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/578533/Local-paranormal-investigation-team-finds-startling-evidence.html?nav=5006 Paranormal investigation team finds startling evidence.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/04/21/Miami-skull-may-have-been-used-in-ritual/UPI-85241335043609/ Skull found in Miami may have been used in ritual, police speculate.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/04/20/wdr-dandelion-tea-research-grant.html Does dandelion tea cure cancer?  A research grant has been issued.

http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/notitas-de-noticias/details/remains-of-priestess-of-the-13th-century-lambayeque-culture-found-in-peru/15191/ Remains found of ancient Peruvian priestess.

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/04/22/american-nuns-reject-vaticans-orders-say-they-are-not-going-to-stop-caring-for-the-least-among-us/ American nuns reject Vatican’s order.

http://www.tellurideinside.com/2012/04/pat-baileys-spirituality-with-religion-role-of-nature.html Christians state the need for nature in spirituality.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-17804422 According to the “BBC”, school children in Cornwall should be taught about Paganism.

http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/04/22/herbal-supplements-unsafe-for-diabetics-doctor/ Herbal supplements may be unsafe for diabetics, this article states.

http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2012/04/21/metaphysical-may/ A press release about Metaphysical May on Long Island.

http://magickation.tumblr.com/post/21511354709/goddess-diana-dianic-wicca-z-budapest Positive commentary on Dianic Wiccan religion and Z Budapest.

http://www.freep.com/article/20120422/NEWS15/204220537/7-facts-about-medical-marijuana Facts about medical marijuana, according to this article.

Fairy rings on the lawn are harmless to children and pets. http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20120422/OSH04/204220359/-Fairy-rings-harmless-people-pets-go-away-their-own

http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/rutland-morris-tour-to-mark-st-george-s-day-1-3755469 Rutland Morris tour for St. George’s Day in the UK.

http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=79792 Review of a Pagan metal band from Finland.

http://michiganpagans.com/event/60 The Michigan Pagan fest will be held in May.

http://legalnews.findlaw.com/article/036C6Yv66l8AZ?q=Connecticut Pagans in CT celebrate Beltane.

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News for Pagans, Sat. 4-21-12

Mon, Apr 23, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Saturday, 4-21-12

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/04/21/pagans-tonight-en-espaol-and-circles-pagan-warrior-radio On “Pagans Tonight”, the Spanish language program and “Pagan Warrior Radio”.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/19/saudi-arabia-beheading-woman-withcraft Sri Lankan woman faces beheading in Saudi Arabia on witchcraft charges. More here: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/sri-lankan-woman-accused-casting-spell-13-year-old-girl-face-death-article-1.1065128?localLinksEnabled=false

An article bemoaning the “Paganism” of Earth Day:  http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/46156 and celebrating Earth Day, 1: http://blog.beliefnet.com/apagansblog/2012/04/earth-day-ii.html and 2: http://hecatedemeter.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/a-new-sabbat/ Celebrating Earth Day in the SF Bay area: http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/21/celebrate-earth-day-in-the-sf-bay-area/ An interfaith meeting on climate change: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1582060 Thanks to Pete Seeger, the Earth is a cleaner place: http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2012/04/21/columns/11359713.txt Eco-spirituality: http://olgabonfiglio.blogspot.com/2012/04/celebrating-earth-day-with-eco.html Many faiths gather to honor our Earth: http://www.theolympian.com/2012/04/21/2077348/many-faiths-will-gather-to-celebrate.html Be sure to check out all the articles about Earth Day and Nature on the main Magickal Media website, www.magickal-media.com

http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/paganwiccan/1334314800.htm Spring articles on “Pagan / Wiccan about dotcom”.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/04/pictures/120417-3000-ancient-buddhas-china-world-science/ 300 ancient Buddha heads revealed in China.

http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/community/nostalgia/cunning-crowther-the-magician-1-4469625#.T5Kom6HeXds.facebook “Cunning Crowther the ‘magician’”.

http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2012/04/sanctuaries-of-demeter-and-persephone.html Sanctuaries of Demeter and Persephone.

http://www.livescience.com/19747-stonehenge-ales-stenar-astronomical-calendar.html Standing stones in Sweden resemble Stonehenge.

http://www.patheos.com/Pagan/Incinerated-by-the-Dragon-of-Karma-Drew-Jacob-04-19-2012.html “Incinerated by the dragon of karma” by Drew Jacob.

http://moore4mums.com/2012/04/16/easter-reveals-its-pagan-beginnings/ The Pagan background of Easter.

Did climate change lead to the Salem witch trials? http://www.livescience.com/19820-salem-witch-trials.html and http://bdtonline.com/cnhi/x2086602267/Climate-change-tied-to-17th-century-witch-hysteria

http://www.paganroots.net/paganism-in-a-nutshell Paganism in a nutshell.

http://www.patheos.com//Pagan/Passive-Versus-Active-Reconstructionism-Sufenas-Lupus-04-20-2012.html Passive vs. active reconstructionism by Lupus Doctor.

http://tidechange.ca/archives/101874 Meet the modern Witch at a Reclaiming Witchcraft workshop.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/20/BUD41O44P3.DTL Roobios tea from Africa is selling briskly.

http://www.confessionsofakitchenwitch.com/2012/04/taurus-foods-diet-and-food-magick.html Taurus foods on “Confessions of a Kitchen Witch”.

http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/rise-of-the-new-york-pagan/ Rise of the New York Pagan.

http://www.sourcenewspapers.com/articles/2012/04/21/news/doc4f8f3248d5eb2219341413.txt Defense of invocation at public meetings.

http://www.paganrightsalliance.org/30_days.html The South African Pagan Rights Alliance.

http://www.buffalo.edu/news/13373 A conference on the revival of Confucianism in China.

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/20/11306813-a-bouncy-stonehenge-the-english-landmark-becomes-inflatable Coming to a festival near you – a bouncy Stonehenge!

http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/Understanding-Atheism-20120421 Understanding Atheism.

http://www.delconewsnetwork.com/articles/2012/04/20/life/doc4f905efdb16d4673937986.txt What does the future hold?  Ask the astrologer.

http://www.voanews.com/zimbabwe/news/Zimbabwe-Family-Jailed-After-Witchcraft-Dispute-With-Traditional-Chief-148305695.html Dispute over witchcraft lands Zimbabwe family in jail.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/20/BUNI1O5PFH.DTL Revival of the “Psychic Friends” network.

http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2012/04/developing-inner-magickal-energy/ Developing inner magickal energy.

http://www.getreligion.org/2012/04/vatican-picks-a-side-in-the-nun-wars/ Vatican picks a side in the “nun wars”.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/20/the-sounds-of-stonehenge.htm The sounds of Stonehenge.

http://ireland.broadwayworld.com/article/Bealtaine-Festival-2012-Set-for-Roscommon-Arts-Centre-This-Summer-20120420 Beltane festival in Ireland.

http://enchantedprison.com/tag/shamanism/ Enchanted prison is a blog for people who are or have been incarcerated, seeking spiritual growth.

http://faoladh.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-is-celtic-reconstructionism-why-do.html What is Celtic reconstructionism?

http://www.symbolicliving.com/forum/showthread.php/5396-Rosy-cross-hermetic-gnostic-symbols A forum for studying symbolism, including Gnostic symbols.

http://knightstemplar.tv/occult-forces-sex-sexual-union-souls.html The occult forces of sexual union.

http://newsolio.com/beating-the-heat-of-menopause-can-herbal-remedies-help,3701 Beating the heat of menopause with herbs.

http://www.cantonrep.com/community/blogs/paranormal_journeys/x737992242/Exorcism-the-real-deal Exorcism, the real deal.

http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2012/04/bahai_community_on_gulf_coast.html A small but active Ba’hai community on the Gulf coast.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/20/god-spot-in-brain-is-not-_n_1440518.html More than one spot on the brain is open to spirituality, scientists say.

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News for Pagans, Friday, 4-20-12

Sat, Apr 21, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Friday, 4-20-12

Earth Day is Sunday. http://www.examiner.com/article/pushing-the-envelope-on-earth-day Events in San Francisco. http://www.kare11.com/news/article/973586/0/State-Rep-calls-Earth-Day-a-Pagan-holiday State Rep calls Earth Day “a Pagan Holiday”.  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/ Discussion on “The Wild Hunt” blog.  http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2012/04/19/earth-day-2012-the-best-and-worst-pronouncements/ Best and worst Earth Day pronouncements in “Scientific American”.  http://www.ticotimes.net/Sustainable-Living/Ecovillages-The-way-of-the-future_Friday-April-20-2012 Ecovillages, the way of the future.  http://triblocal.com/la-grange-la-grange-park/community/stories/2012/04/one-planet-one-earth-an-earth-day-field-trip-at-the-well/ An Earth Day field trip.  Read more about this holiday on “Magickal Media” coming this weekend.  www.magickal-media.com

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/lyrid-meteor-shower-2012-shooting-stars-midnight-moon/story?id=16174424#.T5F2dNmo_gl The Lyrid meteor show is tomorrow.

http://www.llewellyn.com/_theme/eblasts/sales_alert/html_archive/con_springsale_lastday041712.html Llewellyn publications is having a spring sale.

Listen to the “Priestess Show” and “Betwixt and Between” on “Pagans Tonight” on Witch School’s “Blog Talk Radio” channel.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/04/21/ptrn-presents-pagan-priestess-and-betwixt-and-between Tonight on “Priestess”, spirits of the land and Earth Day.

http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2012/04/19/santeria-animal-sacrifice-case-underpins-guantanamo-legal-challenge/ Santeria animal sacrifice case underpins Guantanamo legal challenge over religious rights.  With a photo.

http://www.mykawartha.com/community/article/1338246–reiki-master-helps-two-and-four-legged-clients Reiki master helps two and four legged clients.

http://mathisencorollary.blogspot.com/2012/04/shamanic-tradition-in-ancient-egypt.html The Shamanic tradition of ancient Egypt.

Two books on mind-altering herbs http://blog.chasclifton.com/?p=4084 on “Letter from Hardscrabble Creek”.

http://stevenoriordan.wordpress.com/category/druidry/ Learning about OBOD Druidry.

http://www.anindependentasatru.com/1/post/2012/04/jarl-haakon-sigurdsson-part-2.html A bio of Jarl Haakon Sigurdsson on “An Independent Asatru”.

http://paganperspectives.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/adventures-in-irrelevancy-zs-at-it-again/#more-877  Talking about Z Budapest’s copyright issues. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/04/we-all-come-from-the-horned-god-possibly-but-dont-sing-it/ Jason Mankey writes a response to Z Budapest’s copyright issues. http://onewitchsway.com/2012/04/chant-and-be-cursed/ Chant and be cursed! http://mapletreedruidry.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/when-feminism-goes-too-far/ When feminism goes too far.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Sun-into-Taurus-Time-to-G-by-Anne-Nordhaus-Bike-120418-700.html Time to ground and face challenges as the Sun enters Taurus.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/18/scotland-ruralaffairs?newsfeed=true Romans, witches and cowrie shells.

http://www.qgazette.com/news/2012-04-18/Features/Friday_The_13th_Has_Puzzling_History.html Friday the 13th has a puzzling history.

http://madamemollys.blogspot.com/2012/04/horse-magick-and-macha.html Horse magick and Macha.

http://www.dydan.net/?p=123 A review of the book “Neopagan Rites”.

http://www.mysinchew.com/node/72737 A Chinese herbal garden.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJn5ZfINmsI A new course on Demonology on “The American Institute of Metaphysics” on “You Tube”.

http://kplr11.com/2012/04/18/tarot-card-reader-brings-pets-owners-together/ Tarot card reader brings pets and owners together.

https://apps.facebook.com/theguardian/uk/the-northerner/2012/apr/19/stonehenge-acoustics-archaeology-salford-university-bruno-fazenda The sounds of Stonehenge.

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x2086600789/Did-climate-change-cause-witch-hysteria Did climate change cause the Salem witch hysteria?

http://www.livescience.com/19729-female-gladiator-statue-rome.html Ancient statue depicts female gladiator.

http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2012/04/19/animal-charity-fear-witchcraft-is-behind-horse-attack/ Animal charity in the UK fears that “witchcraft” is behind recent horse attacks.

http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/20/an-interview-with-south-bay-circles/ An interview with South Bay Circles on the SF branch of “Pagan Newswire Collective”.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/what-is-the-point-of-your-religion/ Teo Bishop asks “What is the point of your religion?”

http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/middle-east/6772525/Alleged-witch-faces-death-in-Saudi-Arbia Alleged witch faces death in Saudi Arabia.  More here:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-saudi-witchcraftrights-repeatl6e8fi816-20120419,0,2772055.story Saudi Arabia bans Gays in schools.  http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/330351/20120419/saudi-arabia-ban-gays-tomboys-schools.htm

http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/the-yoga-moguls-sordid-fall/ More about the Yoga Mogul, John Friend, and his “sordid fall”.

http://galloway.patch.com/articles/drum-circle-coming-to-smithville A drum circle and educational presentations.

http://www.trans-siberian.co.uk/blog/igor-the-buryat-shaman A talk with a Buryat Shaman.

http://unsanesafe.blogspot.com/2012/04/intellectual-shamanism-trauma-and.html Trauma, and recovery through Shamanism.

http://twistedingenue.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/pagan-blog-project-hellenic-polytheism-part-one/ Hellenic Paganism on the Pagan Blog Project.

http://twistedingenue.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/pagan-blog-project-hellenic-polytheism-part-one/ Atheists are a misunderstood minority, this article states..

http://newsolio.com/alternative-health-the-healing-power-of-herbs,3567 The healing power of herbs.

http://www.oppapers.com/essays/The-Acceptance-Of-The-Wiccan-Religion/965009 The acceptance of Wicca.

http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43861/29070417/?pg=last A Kemetic community post on “Beliefnet” about concern for the welfare of others.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2131987/Psychic-tricked-elderly-woman-thousands-dollars-saying-daughter-commit-suicide.html A psychic tricked an elderly woman out of her money, this article states.

http://inside919.ning.com/profiles/blogs/aromatherapy-using-essential-oils-for-emotional-issues Aromatherapy for emotional issues.

http://www.palisadespost.com/lifestyles/content.php?id=7437 Aphrodite scores men’s hearts in new exhibit.

http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/9659175.Dowser_publishes_water_divining_memoirs/?ref=nt Diary of a water dowser and his divine divination.

http://blogs.nature.com/news/2012/04/chinese-herbal-medicine-breaks-into-eu-market.html Chinese herbal medicine breaks into the EU market.

http://fox2now.com/2012/04/18/psychic-knows-whats-in-the-cards-for-your-dog/ Psychic knows what’s in the cards for your dog.

http://armedvenus.blogspot.com/2012/04/h-is-for-hiding-things.html H is for hiding things – the meaning of “occult”.

http://news.discovery.com/history/stonehenge-sweden-120419.html A Swedish Stonehenge?

http://www.katc.com/news/tip-from-psychic-leads-police-to-renew-search-for-missing-st-landry-parish-man/ Tip from psychic leads police to look for missing man.

http://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/04/10/pagans-worship-the-ground-you-walk-on/ “Pagans worship the ground you walk on”.

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x733696417/Committee-sees-new-fortuneteller-licenses-in-Salems-future New fortune teller licensing in Salem MA future.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204200749.html Witchcraft claim behind murder of African student.

http://www.templeilluminatus.com/group/ritual-magick-its-powers-purpose The powers and purpose of ritual magick.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/rc20120419a2.html The Buddhist explanation for flaws.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-psychic-friends-network-inc-goes-public-following-reverse-merger-with-web-wizard-inc-2012-04-18 The “Psychic Friends Network” goes public.

http://aediculaantinoi.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/the-pagans-human-sacrifice-according-to-christians-fallacy/ The Pagans = human sacrifice fallacy.

http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/community/bealtaine-festival-line-up-announced-1-3753476 A Bealtaine festival in Ireland.  And another: http://www.mayotoday.ie/index.php/local-mayo-news/erris-news/item/4579-busy-may-at-%C3%A1ras-inis-gluaire.html

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News for Pagans, Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Thu, Apr 19, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

http://www.sourcememory.net/webinars/2012.html Webinars with Max Dashu about art, culture, women and religion coming this Sunday.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/18/beltane-countdown-maypole-altar-centerpiece.htm Maypole altar centerpiece for Beltane.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47035386/ns/technology_and_science-science/ Mummified kitten a gift to an Egyptian Goddess?

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/17/norway-approves-shamanism-as-religion.htm Norway approves Shamanism as a religion on “Pagan / Wiccan About.com”.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/17/gay-rights-activists-see-mormons-softening-attitudes-toward-their-community/ Gay rights activists see Mormons softening in attitude toward their community.

http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_life/Extinct_Folk_Stories_%28IRB%29_0_389211.news.aspx Extinct folk stories from Iceland.

http://www.cantonrep.com/community/blogs/paranormal_journeys/x536546760/Poltergeist What is a poltergeist?

http://www.plusnews.org/Report/95312/PAPUA-NEW-GUINEA-Violence-and-belief-in-magic-raise-risk-of-HIV-for-women Violence and belief in magick raise HIV risk in Papua New Guinea, this article says.

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_tourists-flock-to-sufi-tomb-but-locals-don-t_1677540 Tourists flock to Sufi tomb, but locals don’t.

http://indrus.in/articles/2012/04/18/indian_culture_festival_spices_up_st_petersburg_15508.html Indian culture festival in St. Petersburg, Russia.  With photos.

http://companions-church.blogspot.com/2012/04/scientists-and-shamans-quest-find-and.html Scientists and Shamans use borders as bridges.

Interview w/ Kemetic Rev. Tamara Siuda: http://kemeticrecon.com/link-podcast-interview-with-rev-tamara-siuda/

http://au.christiantoday.com/article/religious-education-now-includes-paganism-witchcraft-in-uk-schools/13149.htm From a Christian perspective, religious education in the UK now includes Paganism and Wicca.

http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2012/04/18/3480312.htm The debate over Nazism and religion.

http://twilightandfire.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/pagan-blog-project-hard-polytheism/ Hard Polytheism, part of the Pagan Blog Project.

http://boyinthebands.com/archives/d-c-pagan-library-an-interesting-institutional-model/ DC Pagan library an interesting institutional model.

http://now.msn.com/living/0418-male-prom-queen.aspx Young man can’t be prom queen.

http://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/04/17/three-sisters-candle-magick-seed-moon/ Candle magick for the seed moon.

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120418/LIFE/204180307 Spring clean your spice cabinets.

http://www.telegraphnepal.com/headline/2012-04-18/nepal-and-korean-buddhism-spreading-message-of-compassion-spiritualism.html Buddhism spreads the message of compassion.

http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/book-review-it-takes-a-witch-by-heather-blake/ Book review of “It Takes a Witch” on “The Juggler”.

http://www.uticaod.com/latestnews/x2009657947/Paranormal-group-plans-investigation-of-Rome-Capitol-Theatre Paranormal people plan probe… Of a theatre.

The Dalai Lama visits San Diego: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Dalai-Lamas-US-Visit-Draws-Attention-to-Tibet-Turmoil-147817915.html and http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-Prepares-for-Dalai-Lamas-Visit-147834935.html

http://www.patheos.com//Pagan/Wandering-Around-in-the-Moral-Dimension-Steven-Abell-04-18-2012.html The Nine Noble Virtues and morality are discussed on “Letters from Midgard”.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-04-17/south-africa-s-rooibos-tea-attracts-starbucks South African tea may be featured at Starbucks.

http://www.livescience.com/19747-stonehenge-ales-stenar-astronomical-calendar.html Has a Swedish “stonehenge” been discovered?

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/30912163/detail.html Police search for accomplice in psychic scam.

http://www.archaeologydaily.com/news/201204188164/Scientists-find-runes-on-ancient-comb.html Ancient comb has a rune design.

http://www.confessionsofapagansoccermom.com/2012/04/world-wide-witchcraft.html The “Pagan Soccer Mom” writes about World Wide Witchcraft.

http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/The-Growers-Exchange-Reveals-Top-Herbs-for-Spring-3487293.php Top herbs for spring.

Earth Day is Sunday.  Does college culture degrade our planet? http://www.crookstontimes.com/news/x1549975003/Earth-Week-Does-college-culture-degrade-our-planet One town readies for Earth Day: http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20120418/SAG0804/304189974/st-albert-readies-for-earth-day Is environmentalism a religion? http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/18/2755120/earth-days-environmental-religion.html National Youth Camp for Earth Day:  http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1031334731571 How is the Earth doing?  http://www.examiner.com/spirituality-in-national/earth-year-2012-how-is-earth-prevailing Earth Day information: http://www.nature.org/earthday/index.htm?src=CPC.sgoogle.CE3.AG235.CC69.CL2.MT3.KW2360&gclid=CM-25-jBv68CFSFgTAodQi2jtA The Earth Day website: http://www.earthday.org/ Pagans gather for Earth Day festivals.  http://www.examiner.com/paganism-in-phoenix/pagans-gather-for-tuscon-earth-day-festival-2012

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News for Pagans, Tuesday, 4-18-12

Wed, Apr 18, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Tuesday, 4-17-12

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/04/18/circle-craft-study-with-selena-fox-and-pagan-priest Listen to Rev. Selena, and Pagan Priest, on the radio.

Z Budapest sent out this message on Facebook: Dearest Friends!
I would like you to help me spread the words that Singing “We all come from the Goddess” should NOT BE rewritten. It is my intellectual property. It is NOT a folk song, which by the way is the fate of many composers whose songs are stolen. You steal my song from now will have consequences. You put men into the song, like God, a hex will be activated. I have found that people actually sell their wares with my song in the Title, like Serpentine for example. These people are NOT having my permission, especially when they don’t even credit my name. Women are fooled that its from me, or fooled that its Serpentine. Theft is theft. I cannot be everywhere, but i have experienced women making up new words, attaching it to my song that NEEDS NO attachments. Have you ever heard a man writing a song about the gods, and then put females in it?? Never. So stop you generosity attacks with my songs, write an original .Men who had Mozart and Schubert amongst them, surely will come up with their own songs.  Women like to give away and include but please do it with your own intellectual property.  I wrote that song for the Goddess worshipping women. Its gone around the globe. I don’t mind you singing it, only selling it and not giving me credit.  It’s a sacred song, and I will protect it! Speak up when you hear this song abused, and write to me. Blessed be!

http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/scotland/scotland-s-dna-descended-from-lost-tribes-and-related-to-napoleon-1-2238030# Scotland’s DNA leads to lost tribes, Napoleon, and people from the Sahara desert.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Covenant-of-the-Goddess/147170381972733 Webinars with Max Dashu, a leading feminist historian.

 

 

http://neck-pain-remedy.com/tag/shamanic-plants/ Shamanic plants.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sadhguru/death-spirituality-_b_1409625.html The spiritual process of death.

http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/04/jonsons-witches/ Witchcraft during the era of poet Ben Jonson.

http://wp.wiccanweb.ca/2012/04/16/hellenic-polytheism/ An article on Hellenic Polytheism.

http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/candacechellew-hodge/5882/surprises_in_survey_of_hispanics_on_homosexuality_/ Survey of Hispanics about homosexuality.

http://dalehyde.hubpages.com/hub/What-Is-Shamanism-A-Unique-Perspective Shamanism defined.

http://www.druidicdawn.org/node/2967 The Northern Druid podcast.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/04/updates-teaching-paganism-passive-distribution-library-filtering-and-project-conversion.html  Distributing religious literature in the public schools and more on “The Wild Hunt Blog”.

http://www.capitalwitch.com/2012/04/christopher-penczak-opens-gates-at.html Christopher Penczak signs books and visits “The Chrystal Fox” in DC.

http://kazaduel.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/the-runes/ A young Asatrur blogs about the Runes.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/what-is-the-point-of-your-religion/ Teo Bishop asks “What is the point of your religion?”

Digging into Druidry: http://sixgreywings.blogspot.com/2012/04/digging-into-druidry.html

http://whispersofyggdrasil.blogspot.com/2012/04/swastika-shamanic-symbol.html The swastika as a Shamanic symbol.

http://www.the-star.co.ke/local/western–nyanza/71000-teso-priest-burns-witchdoctors-paraphernalia-at-burial-ceremony A Catholic priest burns a dead Native African priest’s magickal tools during a burial ceremony.

http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/children-dig-into-the-past-1-4449549 Children in the UK dig into the past with an archeology project.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/faithgoespop/2012/04/fgp-celebrity-quote-of-the-week-amy-ray-is-used-to-jesus/ Amy Ray, a Pagan and member of the “Indigo Girls”, says that she is “used to Jesus”.

http://blog.healinggrapevine.com/essential-oils/best-lice-treatment-ever-safely-using-essential-oils/ Essential oils for head lice treatment.

http://www.alwayssababa.com/earth-based-judaism Earth-based religion explained on a Judaism site.

http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/local/horse-folk-want-lammas-fair-ban-reversed-1-3738741 Horse people want to be able to trade horses at the Auld Lammas Fair in Ireland again.  More here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17737995

http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/dar-williams-in-the-time-of-gods/2759 Review of a new album by singer Dar Williams.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204170399.html Henna for body art and as an herbal remedy.

http://somerville.patch.com/articles/somerville-fortune-tellers-now-need-a-license-and-background-check Fortune tellers in this town now require a license.

http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/news/items/witch_king_to_set_up_occult_centre.asp
“Witch King” in the UK plans to setup an occult center.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/17457564/christians-debate-holy-yoga Christians debate the benefits of “holy Yoga”.

http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-paranormal-and-spiritual/2012/04/entertaining-chicago-psychic-house-parties-for-you-and-your-guests/ Live in Chicago?  Why not try a psychic house party.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_witchcraft-revisited-babys-body-dug-out-in-saraspur_1677041 A baby’s body is dug up in India; witchcraft suspected.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-harrypotter-encyclopediabre83f0o6-20120416,0,1121909.story JK Rowling is writing a “Harry Potter” encyclopedia, along w/ a new book.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/17/belief-blogs-morning-speed-read-for-tuesday-april-17/ The “Speed Reads”, or top religion news, for the “Belief Blog”.

http://douglaston.patch.com/articles/backyard-herbs-of-myths-and-legends-54f6f2d9 Backyard herbs of myth and legend.

http://freethoughtblogs.com/butterfliesandwheels/2012/04/a-cunning-plan/ More about the teaching of Witchcraft and Paganism in the UK public schools.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201204161671.html From Ghana, the killing of deformed children for witchcraft purposes.

http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2012/04/how-magick-works/ How magick works, by Donald Michael Kraig on the Llewellyn newsletter.

http://encinitas.patch.com/articles/john-friend-s-anusara-scandal-former-wiccan-sex-coven-member-talks More about John Friend and the alleged sex scandal plaguing his Wiccan group and Anusara Yoga path.  More here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130547/Anusara-yoga-teachers-quit-emerges-founder-guru-held-Wiccan-sex-parties-told-followers-exchange-locks-pubic-hair.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

http://revmorgan.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/the-pagan-tarot-part-7-the-hermit/ “The Pagan Tarot” features the Hermit card.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/04/17/beltane-countdown-mayday-cone-basket.htm A Mayday cone basket on the “Countdown to Beltane” on “About dotcom’s Pagan / Wiccan” pages. http://blog.chron.com/thewiccanway/2012/04/my-annual-beltane-post/ The annual Beltane post on “The Wiccan Way”.  Read more about the holiday on the main Magickal Media site, www.magickal-media.com, coming this weekend.

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