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Beltane Issue of Magickal Media is online

Tue, May 1, 2012 by admin.

Magickal Media’s Beltane edition is online. We have alot of great articles this week, a new Silent Movie for Beltane is on our new YouTube channel along with last weeks Beltane movie. Lots of new music, articles about Beltane, a Beltane photo gallery, Spring Cleaning from Marda Stew-Wart, a spring Magick for Mundane Momments, Raising power with Bonfires.

Read it at http://www.magickal-media.com

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News for Pagans, Thurs. 3-8 & Friday, 3-9-12

Sat, Mar 10, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

For some reason, Thursday’s “News for Pagans” did not post.  Prolly the consarned solar flare.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46668792/ns/technology_and_science-space/t/solar-storm-hits-our-planet-so-far-no-problem/ If you are reading this, the solar storm didn’t affect your electronics.  http://www.almanac.com/sunspotupdate  Solar storms cause beautiful aurora, as well as other events. More here:  www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/solar-flare-solar-storm-w_n_1330855.html?1331214279&icid=maing-grid10|htmlws-sb-bb|dl1|sec1_lnk3&pLid=141741  Solar storm not as strong as feared: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/story/2012-03-08/solar-storm-earth/53414948/1

Thursday, 3-8-12

Today is International Women’s Day.   http://www.internationalwomensday.com/ The official website.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/international-womens-day-10-ways-to-celebrate/2012/03/08/gIQACZ16yR_blog.html?tid=pm_lifestyle_pop Ways to celebrate. http://allafrica.com/stories/201203080428.html In Nigeria, women’s rights, development and peace.  http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/03/faith_iwd.html Religious women to watch in 2012. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/international-womens-day-2012_n_1331656.html Empowering women to end hunger and poverty.

Those of us on daylight savings time, remember to set your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 11^th (Saturday night).  Spring forward! http://www.berksmontnews.com/articles/2012/03/07/community_connection/news/doc4f5747c2ac325348838932.txt Daylight savings time and the spring equinox.

“Pagan Wiccan About” has an Ostara Countdown. Today, are Easter Eggs a Pagan tradition?  http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/03/06/ostara-countdown-are-easter-eggs-pagan.htm                

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Holi-takes-on-a-herbal-hue-this-year/articleshow/12183007.cms The Hindu holiday of Holi has an herbal hue.

http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/03/07/editorial-support-your-local-pagans-attempts-at-community/ Support your local Pagan effort at community.

http://www.vancouversun.com/Life/Parade+warrior+unlatches+hoard+Celtic+lore/6269310/story.html Celtic lore at the Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day parade.

http://www.npr.org/2012/03/03/147830104/occupy-may-seem-to-be-receding-but-look-closer Margot Adler writes about the Occupy movement for NPR. http://www.tribecatrib.com/news/2012/march/1229_plan-for-occupy-wall-street-rebirthing-fails-to-pass-muster-with-cb1-committee.html Occupiers not allowed to protest at the Irish Hunger Memorial.  With a quote from a Wiccan priestess.

http://www.datelinezero.com/2012/03/06/one-year-later-ghosts-stalk-japans-tsunami-ravaged-neighborhoods/ Ghosts stalk earth-quake ravaged Japan, one year after the tragic earthquake.  On the “Wild Hunt” blog, the Shinto priests of Japan respond to the spiritual needs of the people, one year after the earthquake; includes more links. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/03/a-shinto-response-to-tragedy-one-year-later.html “The Jakarta Globe” wrote about this on Feb. 28^th: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/asia/one-year-on-ghosts-stalk-japans-tsunami-city/501128

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/07/all-american-muslim-wont-have-second-season/ The TV program “All American Muslim” will not have a second season.

http://www.xpatloop.com/news/thirty-two_churches_recognised_by_hungarian_parliament_to_date Hungarian parliament has recognized 32 faiths so far; legislation is said to eliminate “business churches”.

http://blog.chasclifton.com/?p=3889 Chas Clifton writes about the Neolithic iceman, in “Secrets of an Ancient Pagan”.

http://www.cascadesmiddle.org/tribune/?p=853 What is Druidism?

http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/christopher-penczak-interview-with-paganicon-guest/ An interview w/ Christopher Penczak about Paganicon.

http://www.ashbournenewstelegraph.co.uk/News/Carving-resembles-folk-legend-06032012.htm Modern carving unintentionally resembles a folk legend.

http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=uspa&c=words&id=14733 A Pagan concept of sin on “The Witches’ Voice”.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/globalhealth/jan-june12/healafrica_03-07.html The worst place on earth to be a woman, healing the Congo.  A video.

http://evylynrose.hubpages.com/hub/Wicca-Beginner-Tips Tips for Wiccan beginners.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/pantheon/2012/03/choosing-paganism-and-processing-regret/ Choosing Paganism and processing regret.

http://kazaduel.wordpress.com/ What is Asatru?  Through the eyes of a young Asatrur.

http://www.witchschool.com/profiles/blogs/witch-school-opens-a-european-portal-to-expand-wiccan-and-pagan-e Witch School opens a European portal.  

http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/good-is-good-yoga-and-sexual-perversion/ Yoga leader made a bad sexual decision, this article says.

http://en.goldenmap.com/Wiccan_Laws Laws of Wicca are explained.

http://nature.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/03/08/immortal-dirt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PNCnature+%28No+Unsacred+Place%29&utm_content=FaceBook “No Unsacred Place” talks about the green burial movement.

http://www.examiner.com/pagan-travel-in-national/interest-pagan-travel-explodes-as-pagan-population-grows-exponentially Interest in Pagan travel is growing with our population.

http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=66693 Papua New Guinea to repeal the sorcery act. http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v6/newsworld.php?id=650792 The UN approves the resolution to repeal the sorcery law.

http://www.jewishjournal.com/morethodoxy/item/metzitzah_be-peh_and_protecting_jewish_infants_20120307/ Infections related to circumcision in babies causes Jewish parents and leaders to question the practice.

http://www.wcmessenger.com/2012/opinion/letters/wiccans-and-christians-can-co-exist/ Wiccans and Christians can co-exist.  Editor’s note:  You may need to subscribe to read the full article.

http://njmonthly.com/events/19412.html Attracting birds and butterflies to your garden.

http://www.southfloridagaynews.com/editorial/letters-to-editor/5768-response-to-brian-mcnaughts-feb-21-scripture-in-paprika-is-no-surprise.html Spirituality is alive in the GLBTQ community.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9256548.htm A rock opera of Aleister Crowley’s “Rite of Sol”.

http://njtoday.net/2012/03/08/kean-university-gallery-celebrates-african-art/ A college celebrates African art.

http://bri-utiful.hubpages.com/hub/My-Paganism My Paganism hub.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/03/the-shape-and-nature-of-energy/ The shape and nature of magickal energy.

http://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2012/03/out_about_storyteller_brings_a.html A storyteller offers legends of Finn MacCool.

http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/March-2012/Northern-Michigan-Kids-Build-a-Megalith-for-Raven-Hills-New-Exhibit/ Kids in northern MI to build a megalith.

http://www.studlife.com/scene/2012/03/08/getting-to-know-your-friendly-neighborhood-tarot-card-reader/ Getting to know your friendly neighborhood Tarot card reader.

http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/03/08/naidoo-used-witchcraft-to-kill-lotters-court-hears In the trial in Africa, a man is accused of putting a spell on siblings, which made them kill.

http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/hughes20120308 Buddhist feminism.

http://siouxcityjournal.com/weekender/community/banned-books-because-we-all-need-a-little-controversy-in/article_ca06bfc1-1faa-5db7-8327-289babfdf861.html An article about banned books.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/child-deaths-on-rise-in-uk-linked-to-fundamentalist-african-churches-70946/ Rising child deaths in UK linked to fundamentalist African churches which accuse children of witchcraft.  More here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/07/scotland-yard-witchcraft-child-abuse_n_1327582.html Scotland Yard says witchcraft-related child abuse is a hidden crime.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/Do-NASCAR-Sprint-Cup-drivers-pay-attention-to-superstitions-030712 Superstitions having to do with NASCAR.

http://www.owlsdaughter.com/2012/03/plant-spirit-medicine-for-love-magick/ Plant spirit medicine for love magick, by Beth Owl’s Daughter.

http://way-of-the-rabbit.blogspot.com/2012/03/important-message-from-amazon-priestess.html   Amazon Priestess Tribe has a press release about gender inclusiveness.

http://wixxa.tumblr.com/post/18934133451/full-moon-esbat Today is the full moon – a brief esbat scrying ritual.

 

 

 

Friday, 3-9-12

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/picture-galleries/9133931/Northern-lights-aurora-borealis-displays-sparked-by-solar-storm.html Solar storm affects Aurora Borealis.  More here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/09/148300325/photo-northern-lights-over-iceland

Holi celebrated by Hindus worldwide. http://www.livinginseason.com/celebrations/holi/  Running out of colors? http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/herbal-and-perfumed-holi-colours/1/176822.html

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/2012/03/10/ptrn-presents-pagan-priestess-and-betwixt-and-between Pagan Priestess and Betwixt and Between are on “Pagans Tonight”.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46684077/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.T1pa3jFKRLc Is radiation still a threat at Fukushima?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17300084 Bog man xrayed at hospital in the UK to determine cause of death.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2012/03/08/was-the-atheist-billboard-quoting-a-pro-slavery-bible-verse-racist/ Was the Atheist billboard in PA racist?

http://www.cherryhillseminary.org/support-us/hypatia-day-drive/hypatia-day-drive-prizes/ Win prizes for Hypatia Day at Cherry Hill seminary.

http://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2012/03/09/my-flamenco-faux-pas/ Carnival celebrations, including their Pagan roots, and flamenco dancing.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/in-secular-britain-a-clash-over-public-prayer/2012/03/08/gIQAcyQ3zR_story.html A clash in Britain over public prayer.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/when-psychic-attack-hits-home/ When psychic attack hits home.

http://www.clickliverpool.com/clocked/celeb-stories/1215504-liverpool-ghost-hunters-invite-public-to-ivestigate-the-paranormal.html UK ghost hunters invite public to participate.

http://hbucollegian.com/?p=9031 Body art illustrates beliefs.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/03/pagans-and-hindus-together-one-billion-strong.html On “The Wild Hunt”, a panel at Panthea Con about Pagans and Hindus is reviewed, with comments.

http://blog.discoverireland.com/2012/03/croagh-patrick/ Legends of Ireland’s holy mountain.

http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/20150/world-traditional-medicine-expo-be-held-sancheong-2013 Traditional medicine expo to be held in Korea.

http://www.confessionsofapagansoccermom.com/2012/03/march-correspondences.html The Pagan Soccer Mom has March correspondences.

http://hengruh.livejournal.com/161410.html Spirit and spirituality.

http://www.kilmarnockstandard.co.uk/ayrshire-news/news-east-ayrshire/kilmarnock-news/2012/03/09/kilmarnock-pub-bosses-call-in-ghostbusters-after-ghostly-incidents-81430-30479242/ Ghostbusters called to investigate an Irish pub.

http://www.noblepagan.com/content/177-Shadow-Dancing The Noble Pagan writes about the shadow self.

http://archaeopagans.blogspot.com/2012/03/dissenter-graveyard.html Reburying dissenters and Unitarians in the UK contrasted with reburial of ancient Pagan remains.

http://www.ocregister.com/opinion/children-343783-years-practices.html Children dying for relatives’ superstitions – commentary about “witchcraft” killings.

http://www.jeffersonpost.com/view/full_story/17785504/article-Get-involved-in-Relay-for-Life?instance=popular Pagans sponsor drumming for a “Relay for Life” event.  Editor’s Note – scroll down for relevant paragraph.

http://www2.jcfloridan.com/news/2012/mar/08/33/ghost-hunters-release-three-audio-files-russ-house-ar-3374071/ Audio files from a paranormal investigation.

http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=77888 In Africa, a woman says that she killed because she was compelled by a maid’s witchcraft.  More here: http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/siblings-were-not-in-control-1.1252907

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/pantheon/2012/03/i-dont-want-to-be-pagan-today/ “I don’t want to be Pagan today”.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/alice-grist/gay-marriage-personal-account_b_1325954.html Momma was Gay, Poppa was a Witch… a personal account of “alternative” parenting.

http://www.christiancentury.org/article/2012-03/whose-holy-ground Whose sacred ground? Sacred sites that were appropriated by Christians.

http://blog.beliefnet.com/apagansblog/2012/03/social-values-social-wellness-what-works.html Social values, social wellness on “A Pagan’s Blog”.

http://nature.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/03/09/on-the-rag/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PNCnature+%28No+Unsacred+Place%29&utm_content=FaceBook “No Unscared Place” discusses menstruation.

http://peacefulawakenings.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/the-kemetic-diaspora-as-told-by-finches/ The Kemetic diaspora, and symbolism of birds.

http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/opinion/200654/adaptive-buddhist-viewpoint-relevant-modern-world Buddhist viewpoint is relevant to the modern world.

http://victoriavai.tumblr.com/post/18904190081/it-isnt-as-common-as-people-think-in-asatru-it On “Pagan Confessions”, is racism rampant in some Pagan groups?

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/ken-shepherd/2012/03/08/washposts-miller-sees-feminisms-final-frontier-religion-where-women-ar#.T1mJo7b9Amk.facebook Feminism in religion.

http://vibeghana.com/2012/03/09/inmates-of-witches-camp-appeal-for-help/ Inmates of an African witch camp appeal for help.

http://hecatedemeter.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/what-it-really-means-to-hold-community/ On Hecate Demeter:  What does it mean to hold community?

http://ascensionforall.com/2012/03/01/shamanic-forecast-march-2012/ The Shamanic forecast.

http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=202656 Ancient Mayan women were powerful leaders.

http://www.allpetnews.com/introducing-a-new-green-pet-product-just-in-time-for-spring A new green pet product, just in time for spring.

http://www.galesburg.com/newsnow/x413536430/Paranormal-investigation-course-to-be-offered-at-Carl-Sandburg-College Paranormal course offered at a college.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203080673.html Satanism scare at a Zimbabwe school.

http://onewitchsway.com/2012/03/ecstasy-entheogens-and-ecstatic-witchcraft-pbp-week-9/ Entheogens and witchcraft.

http://theyoungpolytheistic.blogspot.com/2012/03/totem-praying-mantis.html “The Young Polytheist” has herbs and animal totems.  Today, the praying mantis.

http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/content.asp?id=125483 Abuse of children accused of sorcery won’t be fixed by regulations, this article says.

http://www.magickofthought.com/2012/03/explaining-magick-to-non-mages/ Explaining magick to non-mages.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/clay-naff/old-time-religion-sinking-hawaii_b_1320637.html Old-time Hawaiian religion.

http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Ghost-Clevedon-Pier-Expert-sees-mist-hears/story-15456208-detail/story.html Ghosts at a pier in the UK.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spirituality/mysticism/Meet-the-psychic-vampires/articleshow/12195909.cms An article on psychic vampires in the “Times of India”.

http://hightimes.com/news/mmiller/7564 Pat Robertson endorses legalization of marijuana.

The Vernal Equinox / Oestara / Alban Eilir is coming soon! http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/250918/scitech/science/the-vernal-equinox-and-other-things-to-stargaze-for-this-march The Equinox and stargazing. http://loganville.patch.com/articles/balancing-brooms-eggs-and-the-vernal-equinox Balancing brooms and eggs. http://www.sunherald.com/2012/03/08/3805544/spring-is-in-the-air-and-sparkling.html Spring is in the air – lore, symbolism and champagne. http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005141107 Longer evenings headed our way.

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News for Pagans

Wed, Feb 1, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Tuesday, 1-31-12

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/115426 The origins of “Groundhog Day” and Candlemas in these articles http://buzzlog.yahoo.com/buzzlog/94771/groundhog-day-storms-the-web

On “A Pagan’s Blog”, delving into the meaning of Brigid: http://blog.beliefnet.com/apagansblog/2012/01/delving-into-the-meaning-of-brigid.html And on “Bishop in the Grove”, lactating ewes for Imbolc: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/the-lactating-ewes-of-imbolc/

http://www.examiner.com/paganism-in-phoenix/imbolc-2012-public-pagan-celebrations-phoenix-arizona-for-groundhog-day A public Pagan celebration of Imbolc in AZ.  http://www.examiner.com/paranormal-occult-in-savannah/oimelc-an-irish-celebration-savannah An Oimelc celebration in GA.

New articles, music and a video for Imbolc on the main Magickal Media website, www.magickal-media.com  Have a blessed holy day tomorrow and Thursday!

http://www.examiner.com/paranormal-occult-in-savannah/the-pagan-history-of-v-day The Pagan history of Valentine’s day.

Nepali girls symbolically wed a God in an ancient ritual, with photos: http://news.yahoo.com/nepali-girls-wed-god-ancient-ritual-120239992.html

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/arts-entertainment/18195/buffalo-killing-festival-of-the-cham.html In Viet Nam, a buffalo is ceremonially killed at a festival to honor the Gods.

http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2012/01/30/free-showing-of-the-wicker-tree Free screening of the “Wicker Tree” movie in the Shetland islands.

http://apps.facebook.com/theguardian/world/2012/jan/31/peru-outsiders-uncontacted-amazon-tribe Peru struggles to keep tourists from pestering an uncontacted Amazon tribe.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/110825/tanzania-traditional-healing In Tanzania, thousands flock to a traditional healer who promises a cure for AIDS.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/01/wiccan-pentacles-at-arlington-and-why-litigation-was-necessary.html#disqus_thread An article about the Wiccan Pentacles at Arlington cemetery prompts “The Wild Hunt Blog” to remind us that litigation was required to force the V.A. to approve the symbol.  The original article: http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/01/29/012912-news-arlington-pagans-1-4/

http://themediawitches.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-weeks-hot-pagan-media-news.html Another source of news for Pagans.

http://apps.facebook.com/theguardian/commentisfree/belief/2012/jan/31/archaeologists-pagans-brodgar-complex Archeologists and Pagans enjoy the Brodgar monument of standing stones in Scotland.

http://vimeo.com/32691176 Trailer for the new movie about Aleister Crowley.

http://cracklemountain.blogspot.com/2007/03/elves-and-envious-neighbour-japanese.html A folktale from Japan on the “Crackle Mountain” blog, which features Asian lore and stories.

http://minivannews.com/news-in-brief/police-arrest-sorcerer-31349 Police arrest a man for sorcery in the Maldives, and also arrest six others on suspicion of murdering a sorcerer: http://minivannews.com/society/police-arrest-six-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-the-kudahuvadhoo-sorcerer-case-31372

http://womenslens.blogspot.com/2012/01/egypts-feminist-union-undergoing.html The feminist union of Egypt, from a female Sephardic perspective.

http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/local/strange_hauntings_captured_in_fascinating_book_1_3469009 A book about hauntings in the UK.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/all-rounders/mudras-wheels-467 Sufi dance in wheelchairs, with a picture.

http://www.canvasandcream.com/2012/01/evelyn-brodie/ Reiki, Shamanic healing, and craniosacral therapy.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-r-eperjesi/korean-mountains_b_1242746.html A new book about Korean mountain culture.

http://www.capitalwitch.com/2012/01/kiva-benefit-concert-for-local-drummer.html?spref=fb Kiva benefit concert for D.C. area drummer.

http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/nations/greece/2012/01/30/visualizza_new.html_71875540.html Epigraphs of ancient Greece are the subject of an exhibit in Delphi.

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/2012/01/newt_gingrichs.php The “Village Voice” responds to Newt Gingrich’s assertions that Gay marriage is small-p pagan.

http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/medium_shows_good_spirit_in_offer_to_rid_flat_of_ghosts_1_2087565 In Scotland, a medium offers to help banish spirits.

http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/-/688334/1317004/-/b1dbq8z/-/ Police investigate arson fire in Africa that may have been set because the homeowners were accused of witchcraft.

http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/guest-editorial-pagans-and-christians/ A guest editorial about Pagans and Christians on PNC-MN.

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2012/01/swedens_ghost_interview.php A review of the Nordic metal band “Ghost”.

http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2012/01/mass_hysteria_in_upstate_new_york_why_lori_brownell_and_13_other_teenage_girls_are_showing_tourette_s_like_symptoms_.html Teenage girls have Tourette’s syndrome-like symptoms in NY; it may be mass hysteria, as in the Salem Witch Trial complaintants.

http://www.truthwinsout.org/blog/2012/01/21805/ Ecuador to close “ex-Gay” camps after public outcry.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/archaeology/9004942/Roman-cavalry-helmet-found-in-Iron-Age-shrine-may-prove-Britons-fought-with-legions.html Roman cavalry helmet is discovered in an Iron Age shrine.  With photos.

http://pantheistdruid.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/taoism-and-druidry/ A blog entry about Taoism and Druidry.

http://flavorwire.com/254069/literary-mixtape-sir-gawain A mixtape suggested to accompany “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/16635411/supernatural-help-coming-in-to-help-locate-missing-colorado-city-teen Psychics attempt to locate a missing teen.

http://www.joburg.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7689&catid=88&Itemid=266 A museum exhibit about traditional African healers in Johannesburg.

http://www.blogto.com/events/49348 Submit art and writing about the Tarot at this site.

http://www.catholicsentinel.org/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=61&ArticleID=17276 Pope warns that Christianity may be obliterated in the world.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/223345/tantrik-tries-rape-woman.html A Tantric practitioner arrested for attempted rape in India.  More here: http://www.asianage.com/delhi/tantrik-arrested-raping-girl-govindpuri-130

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9151035.htm Church of Scientology builds new center in CA.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/interviews-american-muslims-reject-separate-sharia-law-system-194357992.html Most American Muslims reject separate Sharia law system.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/50420-bodhi-tree-is-coming-back.html The Bodhi Tree metaphysical bookstore to reopen.

http://www.himalmag.com/component/content/article/5001-forgotten-relics.html Megaliths in India, with a photo.

http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/2012/01/30/features/psychic-view A “Psychic View” column in an online paper.

http://www.thejournal.ie/lets-talk-about-sex-irelands-first-sex-festival-to-be-held-next-month-341080-Jan2012/ Ireland’s first conference for sexuality.

http://woodbury.patch.com/articles/shadow-play-in-woodbury-for-groundhog-day#photo-9003797 Shadow play for Groundhog Day.

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News for Pagans, 1-20-12

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

Friday, 1-20-12

SOPA and PIPA are dropped by Congress due to protests and blackouts: http://www.cinemablend.com/games/13-Members-Senate-Withdraw-Support-SOPA-PIPA-Blackout-38777.html and here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46072484#.Txnl2YHn_8l

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/sutton/9482718.Wizard_gets_Olympic_backing/ Call for Wizard to be an Olympic torch bearer in England this summer.

http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/296696/Fruit-harvests-affected-by-the-mild-winter Fruit harvests affected by mild winter in the UK, includes a discussion of Wassailing the Trees.  More about this older Pagan custom on the front page of this week’s Magickal Media, www.magickal-media.com

http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/You-Can-Stand-Up-Drew-Jacob-01-20-2012.html On Drew Jacobs’s “Heroic Life”, a blog entry about Pagans taking a stand.

http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/guest_bloggers/5566/missing_the_forest_for_the_witches/ A discussion of the library that censored “occult” sites on the Internet.

http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/shane-philip-nature-lover-law-breaker/Content?oid=2279045 A review of the music of Shane Philip includes his Pagan inspirations.

http://www.kyivpost.com/news/guide/general/detail/120872/ A vacation in the Ukraine and Belarus mentions a nature preserve and Pagan heritage.

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/salisburynews/9474384.Stonehenge_tunnel_idea_resurrected/ The notion of building a highway tunnel under Stonehenge is revisited.

http://www.theguardian.com.au/news/local/news/general/buns-back-on-local-shelves/2426359.aspx The history of hot cross buns includes their pre-Christian origins.

http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/pagan-and-poly-a-poly-couple-and-friends-an-interview-series/ The PNC offers a series interview with polyamorous Pagans.

http://www.katv.com/story/16564511/west-memphis-three-defense-team-says The defense team for the West Memphis Three has found new evidence against one of the victims’ stepfather.

http://www.examiner.com/paganism-in-anaheim/pagan-events-this-weekend-anaheim-jan-20-22 Pagan events this weekend in Anaheim.

http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/62477/Krista_Patton_Rancho_Cordova_Paranormal_Experiencer Interview with a paranormal experiencer.

http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article565541.ece A con artist purporting to be a sorcerer is sentenced to 1,500 lashes in Saudi Arabia.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/01/bogota-shaman-rain-world-cup-soccer.html Bogota Colombia questions a $2,000 (U.S. dollars) payment to a Shaman to keep the rain away from a soccer match.

http://www.catholicfreepress.org/vatican/2012/01/19/pope-warns-of-threat-to-freedom-of-religion-conscience-in-u/ Pope warns of threat to freedom of religion.  More here:  http://www.eurasiareview.com/20012012-pope-benedict-warns-of-grave-threat-to-religious-freedom-in-us/

http://atthesignofthewhitehart.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/my-own-personal-druidry/ On an ADF member’s blog, the author’s own personal Druidry.

http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/64043/wilderness-torah-offers-new-nature-program-for-younger-children/ “Wilderness Torah” brings a Nature program to children.

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/apply-essential-oils-safely.htm How to use essential oils safely.

http://signon.org/sign/tennessee-bullying-bill.fb1?source=s.fb&r_by=1994126 A petition site to stop a bullying bill in TN.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2012/01/13/20120113spiritual-evolution-author-talks-religion.html The author of a book on spiritual evolution talks about religion.

http://thinkprogress.org/health/2012/01/20/407994/obama-administration-approves-rule-that-guarantees-near-universal-contraceptive-coverage/?mobile=nc Obama administration approves contraception plan.

http://www.demotix.com/news/1009489/cleaning-hong-san-ko-tee-shrine Ritually cleaning a shrine in Indonesia.

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90782/7710427.html An entire town built on the principles of Feng Shui.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120119/NEWHAMPSHIRE/120119892 A psychic fair in Nashua.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2012/01/20/ways-of-telling-the-fortune-115875-23708440/ Whacky ways of foretelling the future.

http://losalamitos.patch.com/articles/paranormal-expert-to-expose-los-alamitos-ghosts Paranormal expert exposes ghosts.

http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/20/rumble-over-kota-samarahan-no-laughing-matter/ Are strange rumblings in the sky over Borneo a supernatural phenomenon?

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/01/19/nasa-debunks-mysterious-triangular-ufo/ NASA debunks sightings of a UFO.

http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120120/NEWS01/201200319 Interfaith group focuses on the environment.

http://www.modernghana.com/news/372806/1/contafrikareligion-as-mother-of-world-religions.html From “Modern Ghana” an ongoing series about African religion.  Today’s installment, Africa Religion as the mother of world religions.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/walter-e-jacobson-md/the-message-we-arent-getting_b_1206490.html The messages we’re NOT getting from our politicians:  Tolerance, unity, acceptance, compassion.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/Love-all-serve-all–Sai-Babas-message-lives-on-as–30174097.html The messages of Sai Baba, “Love all, serve all”.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roger-housden/secular-spirituality-an-oxymoron_b_1211837.html Is “secular spirituality” an oxymoron?

http://www.granttribune.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5634:whats-up&catid=37:lifestyle&Itemid=57 An article on length of the seasons, the solstices and equinoxes, and the cross quarter days.

http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/01/20/422553-our-very-own-oor-wullie/ A search for a child who resembles a cartoon character is part of a Beltaine gathering.

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/31867 An exhibit in a PA hospital about Colonial era cures and quackery.

http://www.jacarandafm.com/kagiso/content/en/jacaranda/jacaranda-news?oid=1515946&sn=Detail&pid=6182&The-News-Focus-this-week-is-on-the-Occult A discussion of occult murders.

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/01/19/walter-mercado-transferred-to-us-hospital-for-pneumonia/ A popular psychic is hospitalized for pneumonia.

http://io9.com/5877589/the-most-phallic-places-on-the-planet/ The most phallic places on the planet – museums, shrines, parks and displays featuring the manhood.

http://witch-blog.com/2012/01/the-winners-witches-and-pagans-magazine/ On “The Witch Blog”, winners of a copy of “Witches and Pagans” magazine.

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlla/tanya-saracho-steppenwolf-el-nogalar-rio-grande-valley_b50813 Chicago playwrite’s tarot readings pan out in L.A.

http://www.strangehistory.net/2012/01/20/burning-libraries-two-lost-folklore-collections/ Two lost folklore collections found.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16641432 More about the torture and murder of a teen in London over witchcraft.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spirituality/faith-and-ritual/Two-approaches-Dual-and-non-dual/articleshow/11552563.cms Principles of Hinduism, dual and non-dual.

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/video.aspx?vid=102faa9e-0fbf-e176-d1de-8d50cc1862ce%26tab=ENUS_2_Minute_Franchise_Health&from=en-us_msnhp Myths about medical marijuana in this video.

http://www.theduquesneduke.com/tarot-reading-eyes-future-1.2745248 Tarot reading eyes the future.

http://www.times.co.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4332:three-nabbed-over-murder-of-fisenge-couple&catid=46:other-headlines In Africa, three suspects for a witchcraft-related murder are arrested.

http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/19/10192639-solar-blast-heading-our-way A Solar blast is headed toward Earth… related to Mayan prophecy stories.

http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/what-s-on/theatre/ghostly_tales_1_3436331 Ghostly tales at a theatre.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-20/puritan-operator-made-fortune-killing-evil-witches-lewis-lapham.html An article about the witchfinder general of Puritan times.

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News for Pagans, Sunday, 1-15-12

Mon, Jan 16, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Sunday, 1-15-12

http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/9470386.Pagan_event_is_a_traditional_toast_to_apples/ Wassailing the trees.  More here: http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/wfnews/9472728.WALTHAMSTOW__Residents_go_Wassailing/ Read more about this ancient Pagan tradition which survived into present times on the main Magickal Media website, www.magickal-media.com, coming later this weekend.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/01/13/mass-witches-assembling-to-end-tim-tebows-season-keep-tom-bradys-alive/?test=faces Witches did a ceremony to help the New England Patriots win a football game yesterday.  Apparently it worked: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/broncos-vs-patriots-tom-brady-ties-playoff-record-as-new-england-shreds-tim-tebow-and-denver/2012/01/14/gIQAZB0nzP_story.html?tid=pm_pop More here, with a photo of the “Brady” poppet: http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/sports/salem-witches-cast-brady-victory-spell

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pagan-musings/2012/01/15/back-to-the-basics Back to Basics on the “Pagan Musings” podcast.

http://www.paganradio.net/programming/shows/conservative-pagan/  “The Conservative Pagan” has moved to Sundays on Pagan Radio Network.  Check for times.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/01/14/aclu-at-odds-with-county-over-jesus-fest.htm The ACLU protests “Jesus Fest” being paid for with public funds.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084901/Extraordinary-life-child-Kumari-virgin-goddess-adored-thousands-religious-festival.html?ito=feeds-newsxml A child who is revered as the Goddess Kumari.

http://news.am/eng/news/89122.html Armenians celebrate “race religion day”.

http://blog.beliefnet.com/apagansblog/2012/01/nihilism-in-america.html “Nihilism in America” on “A Pagan’s Blog”.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/girl-scout-cookies-boycott-sought-by-teen-after-organization-admits-transgender-child/2012/01/11/gIQApQ3hrP_blog.html    A teen made a video protesting the Girl Scouts’ decision to admit young ladies who are transgendered.  “GLAAD” has posted an article about the proposed boycott of Girl Scout cookies, because Scouts are inclusive of the transgendered. http://www.glaad.org/blog/proposed-cookie-boycott-over-girl-scouts-transgender-inclusive-policy

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gruspsuY_RjCExYbUGb5IPgQ-Flw?docId=N0998271326644145607A A female singer’s tomb is unearthed in Egypt.

http://www.demotix.com/news/1001938/survakari-pagan-ritual-celebrations-bulgaria A  video of a Pagan rite in Bulgaria.

http://onewitchsway.com/2012-pagan-reading-challenge/ “The Pagan Reading Challenge” on “One Witch’s Way”.

http://anarchai.blogspot.com/2012/01/ethiopia-paradise-for-anarcheologists.html Ethiopia is a paradise for “anarcheologists” says the author of “No Borders Metaphysics”.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/two-more-migrant-workers-dodge-death-row-in-saudi-arabia/491369 Woman found guilty of witchcraft in Saudi Arabia is deported rather than executed.  http://www.emirates247.com/crime/region/witch-maid-accused-of-trying-to-destroy-family-2012-01-15-1.437662 Also in Saudi, a woman accused of witchcraft is arrested.

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20120115/NEWS07/201150342/tampa-bomb-plot A Sufi man from Kosovo is detained on charges of having a weapon of mass destruction in FL.

http://www.magickofthought.com/2012/01/is-your-cold-magickal-or-mundane/ Is your head cold magickal or mundane?

http://www.timesonline.com/news/state/life-term-in-philly-slaying-over-santeria/article_bf870397-131b-5ef8-8a2d-183133816580.html The man who murdered another man in an argument over Santeria will be sentenced to life in prison.  More here: http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-13/news/30624274_1_first-degree-murder-santeria-christian-hernandez

http://fraterdocetumbra.blogspot.com/2012/01/pagan-blog-project-athame.html A blog entry about the Athame and other ceremonial daggers.

http://www.heraldstaronline.com/page/content.detail/id/568982/Making-spirited-music.html?nav=5010 Using music to make contact with the spirits.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anju-bhargava/makar-sankranti-2012-serve-mother-earth_b_1206296.html A Hindu writes about coming together to save Mother Earth.

http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/peaceful-response-to-a-violent-murder/article_db722bc3-3f4f-5c9a-b787-1a2d8bf8a009.html Remembering a spiritual person who was murdered in AZ.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/so-what-have-the-scots-ever-done-for-us-just-101-of-the-innovations-caledonia-gave-the-world-6289832.html What have the Scots ever done for us?  Caledonian innovations.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/tribal-cure-malaria-707 Researchers seek an herbal treatment for malaria.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2801328.ece Exploring the megalithic sites of India.

http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/62234/Interview_with_Lizzy_Silva_Psychic An interview with a psychic.

Mummers raise money for charity. http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article.aspx?articleID=18875

http://www.smmirror.com/#mode=single&view=33877 Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.  Tomorrow, Americans observe his birthday.

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News for Pagans, Friday 12-23-11

Sun, Dec 25, 2011 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Friday, 12-23-11

http://digitallife.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/23/9658387-a-feat-of-strength-festivus-thrives-online The made-up holiday “Festivus” is being celebrated online.

http://pluralism.org/newsletters/view/2011-12-22 The “Pluralism Project” has a newsletter.

http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/Return_of_the_Sun_Celebrated_in_Iceland_0_385670.news.aspx  Yule is celebrated in Iceland.

http://www.theprovocation.net/2011/12/bashing-men-in-name-of-goddess-is.html This blogger states that bashing men in the name of the Goddess is bigotry.

http://popular-archaeology.com/issue/december-2011/article/rare-cuneiform-script-found-on-island-of-malta A shard with cuniform script is discovered on the Isle of Malta.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/22/us/california-nativity-atheists/index.html Atheists protest the display of Nativity scenes in CA.

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/171011/the-pagan-origins-of-christmas/ Christmas is Pagan, this article states.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-12/23/content_14311016.htm How the Chinese celebrate Christmas.

http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Find-a-Teacher-Drew-Jacob-12-16-2011.html Drew Jacob writes about how to find a Pagan teacher.

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/12/19/first-native-american-cleared-for-sainthood-by-vatican-68333 The first Native American saint is declared by the Vatican.

http://onpoint.wbur.org/2011/12/23/a-history-of-caroling The history of caroling mentions pre-Christian origins.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/316572 How to greet others for the Winter Holidays in this op-ed piece.

http://www.baristanet.com/2011/12/dorothy-rogers-o-solstice-tree/ Are the tree and Menorah cultural or religious symbols, and should they be allowed on public property?

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/2011/12/22/how-i-used-to-celebrate-winter-solstice-and-lifes-improbability/ A non-Pagan celebrates with Pagans for the Solstice.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpps/news/winter-solstice-first-day-of-winter-dpgoha-20111222-fc_16537460 The “FOX news” writes about the Winter Solstice, including a mention of Pagan celebrations.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/22/my-take-looking-for-faith-amid-persecution/ Faith and persecution on the “Religion” blog.

http://www.conwaydailysun.com/community/story/12-23-valley-voice-winter-solstice-yule-logs-and-snow-spells Winter Solstice greetings and musings about global warming.

http://blogs.berkeley.edu/2011/12/22/make-your-own-religion/ “Make your own religion” on the “Berkeley” blog.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Mushaira-gives-poetic-city-reason-to-smile/articleshow/11214041.cms In India, a festival of Sufi poetry.

http://castlegarsource.com/node/1549 The secret origin of Santa and “flying” reindeer.  Also, read about reindeer on the main Magickal Media website, www.magickal-media.com

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/532408 A unique holiday greeting from the ACLU.

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1477830836/A-spiritual-spark-at-UU-Rockport In a UU church, a woman who has undergone tragedy offers a spiritually uplifting presentation.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1223-20111223,0,3431926.column An origin of Santa Claus.  Read more about this topic in the main Magickal Media site, www.magickal-media.com

http://www.delta-optimist.com/news/canada-in-afghanistan/Whatever+your+reason+season+celebration/5903269/story.html  Whatever the reason, it’s the season for celebration, this writer states.

http://www.self.com/health/blogs/healthyself/2011/12/6-essential-oils-and-what-they.html  Use of essential oils.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=83766&Cat=6 Spiritualism, snakes and human rights at the National Drama Festival.

http://thesop.org/story/20111222/evp-recording-of-ghost-at-the-old-jail-in-st-augustine.html EVP recording of a ghost.

http://www.internationalreporter.com/News-7974/world-not-to-end-in-2012-%E2%80%9Cfaith%E2%80%9D-religion-blesses-long-age.html A magazine in India assures us that the world will not end in 2012.

http://brainerddispatch.com/lifestyle/religion/2011-12-22/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-or-seasons-greetings Suggested greetings for the holidays.

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/religion/love-giving-why-christmas-is-not-just-for-christians/article_9573c615-09f5-5094-9869-0030a95198ce.html Christmas is not just for Christians.  Read more about that on the main Magickal Media site this weekend, www.magickal-media.com

http://ncronline.org/news/spirituality/instinct-worship Do humans have an “instinct to worship”?

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=380153 An article for Channukah.

http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/Mumming-ndash-just-need-brighten-Boxing-Day/story-14218422-detail/story.html Mumming in Bath, England, with a photo.

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/column/guest/karl-garson-trees-and-the-light-of-solstice/article_46946ec2-2c35-11e1-8b60-001871e3ce6c.html A connection between trees and the light of solstice.

http://beyondchaosmagick.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/magickal-cleansing/ An article about magickal cleansing.

http://www.anindependentasatru.com/1/post/2011/12/jul-yule1.html A tradition of Yule on the “Independent Asatru” site.

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/29892-chinmaya-mission-head-to-give-lessons-in-spirituality.html A Hindu mission gives lessons on spirituality.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Video-From-Ti-West-Innkeepers-Takes-Look-Real-Paranormal-Activity-28500.html A video of paranormal activity.

http://www.macon.com/2011/12/23/1835308/christmas.html An article about Christmas from a Christian perspective.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-daltonbeninato/damn-you-nimrod-a-christm_b_1166725.html A humorous Christmas story.

http://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-interview/20111222.htm Hinduism gives you the freedom to deny God.

http://www.ejpress.org/article/news/western_europe/55224 An ambassador in Belgium lights the Menorah.

http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20111222202535345 Invite miracles to bless your new year.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/editorial-views-on/Offtrack/Balancing-your-Karma/Article1-785868.aspx Balancing your Karma.

http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20111222/AE/111229929/1078&ParentProfile=1062 Solstice on Ice in Vail CO.

http://www.periscopepost.com/2011/12/christmas-tree-syndrome-could-your-tree-be-the-cause-of-yuletide-health-complaints/ Your holiday tree may cause health complaints.

http://www.munciefreepress.com/node/25025 Strange headlines, space balls and the Shroud of Turin.

http://www2.richmond.com/lifestyles/2011/dec/21/4/winter-solstice-celebration-belle-isle-ar-1559602/ Photos of a Solstice celebration.

http://nepalitimes.com/issue/2011/12/23/International/18843 A commercial site in Nepal discusses herbal treatments.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/life/Celebrate+solstice/5902100/story.html Celebrate the Solstice in a mainstream paper.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/community-post/whats-in-a-name-west-palm-beach-astrologer-2048123.html An astrologer and psychic tells us “What’s in a name”.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/washington-wakes-up-to-winter-solstice/2011/12/22/gIQA0WscBP_video.html The Winter Solstice in the “Washington Post”.

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=354593 Friends share the Solstice on a mountain.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/sns-201112221130–tms–cultlifectncl-b20111222dec22,0,2600101.story Recycle your holiday tree in the garden.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/12/23/1925446/herbs-once-were-natures-medicine.html Herbs were once Nature’s medicine chest.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/12/111222-stonehenge-bluestones-wales-match-glacier-ixer-ancient-science/ “Nat Geo” has more about the bluestones of Stonehenge and their origin.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/crime/fl-fortune-teller-free-20111222,0,3427518.story In FL, psychics arrested for fraud are freed.

http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/people/north+wildwood/79085-local+mummer+marches+nearly+50+years A mummer in the UK performs for the 50^th year.

http://www.lovelycitizen.com/blogs/httpwww.lovelycitizen.com/entry/45373/ An article about the Solstice in Australia.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57347169/the-winter-solstice-heres-how-it-works/ How the Winter Solstice happens, from CBS news.

http://www.bccourier.com/Archives/News_detail.php?contentId=9650 The origin of the “Tannenbaum”.  http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/america-s-first-christmas-tree-the-connecticut-connection America’s first Christmas tree.  Read more about this topic on the main Magickal Media site, on the front page. www.magickal-media.com

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News for Pagans delayed today, Friday, December 2, 2011.

Sat, Dec 3, 2011 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

The news will be delayed until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011, due to medical appointments on Friday.  Please send energy to Dave.  Details will be posted on Saturday.  Thank you for your understanding.

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News for Pagans, Monday, 11-28-11

Mon, Nov 28, 2011 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Monday, 11-28-11

http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=uspa&c=holidays&id=14844 On “The Witches’ Voice”, an article about the seasonal blues which may affect some people around the holidays, and some coping strategies.  Also please read the articles in the main Magickal Media website about how to survive the holiday season at www.magickal-media.com

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charity-sunshine-tillemann-dick/war-on-christmas_b_1100413.html A discussion of the “war on Christmas” with some Pagan origins of the holiday, from a Christian perspective.

http://travelmongolia360.com/shamanism-in-mongolia A travel article about Shamanism in Mongolia.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-news/2011/11/27/monk-to-hold-2-day-retreat-for-meditation-in-carefree/ Interview with an American Buddhist monk.

You can download sacred Cuban Santeria music here. http://filetram.com/download/mediafire/8832450254/sacred-rhythms-of-cuban-santeria-smithsonian-folkways-zip-div

http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3383639 A planetarium is used to teach legends of the stars and planets to First Nations youngsters.

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/11/25/capitol-tree-receives-native-blessing-64465 A First Nations religious leader blesses the national holiday tree.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/11/28/3378613.htm Paranormal investigation in a jail.

http://rhythmnroots.wordpress.com/tag/shamanic/ A review and purchase information for Peruvian Shamanic music is found on this blog.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/315155 An opinion piece about how VA “ghost tours” are steeped in American history.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/biosolar-backed-solar-panels-debut-at-govgreen-conference-2011-11-28 A press release about solar panels being released at the GovGreen Conference in Washington DC this week.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/freethought-arizona/2011/11/28/should-atheists-turn-the-other-cheek/ An article about Atheism from the “Tuscon Citizen” which asks if Atheists should turn the other cheek to religious bigotry and misunderstanding.

http://www.opendemocracy.net/5050/chlo%C3%A9-lewis/religion-gender-and-migration-beyond-obedience-vs-agency%E2%80%99 Article about a recent British symposium on religion, gender and migration; author suggests moving beyond a focus on Islam and toward inclusiveness.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spirituality/spiritual-destinations/Hastinapur-in-Argentina/articleshow/10902753.cms A Hindu temple in Argentina.

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/9388973.Discovery_at_Stonehenge/ Archeologists have discovered a processional route at Stonehenge which hints at worship during the Summer Solstice.  Also, two pits align with sunrise and sunset on that day: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/28/stonehenge_discoveries/   Other articles about the scientific discoveries pertaining to Stonehenge are here:  http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/archaeology-fossils-news/cluster123443190/  Look at past days’ “News for Pagans” for more about this topic. 

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/27/mckenzie-ghostly-activity-exchange-hotel-ar-1497063/ Paranormal activity in a hotel.

http://www.tehrantimes.com/life-style/92946-not-merely-a-mourning-ceremony-the-month-of-muharram-in-iran/ From the “Tehran Times”, the month of Muharram which has a ritual of mourning; more about Muslim religion from an Islamic perspective.

On “God Discussion”, the history and culture of Kalmykia, Europe’s only Buddhist republic, which also has a blend of ancient religions. http://www.goddiscussion.com/85689/russia-today-travels-to-kalmykia-the-only-european-buddhist-republic/

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spirituality/faith-and-ritual/The-sacred-tree/articleshow/10903458.cms From the “Times of India”, sacred trees.

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/salisburynews/9388950.Ancient_tradition_to_be_recreated_in_Amesbury/ In Britain, a 5,000 year old tradition, the lantern parade, marks the Winter Solstice.

http://thecostaricanews.com/respiratory-support/8846 An article about herbs that help with respiratory ailments, from Costa Rica.

http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/476606/newspaperid/3784/Larson_Proposes_Halloween_Date_Change.aspx In CT, debates ensue about moving Halloween celebrations to the last Saturday in October.

In Zimbabwe, a village chief bans witch-hunting. http://www.thestandard.co.zw/component/content/article/71-health-a-fitness/32835-zhombe-chief-bans-witch-hunting.html

http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news-in-focus/2211-his-holiness-the-dalai-lamas-message-to-global-buddhist-congregation The Dalai Lama’s message to Buddhists worldwide.

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov2811/at07 In India, there are plans to turn Mayong into a tourism site for those seeking traditional magick.  Interviews with some magick users.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/11/prweb8992138.htm A study shows that the incidence of pregnancy increases with use of a certain Chinese traditional medicine.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_769329.html There may be a trend toward buying live Yule trees.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/11/28/193615_local-news.html Memorial ceremony for a murdered Buddhist leader.

http://galvestondailynews.com/story/273998 Review of “The Witchery”, a metaphysical and herb store in Galveston TX.

http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/offer/community/herbs-for-the-holiday-season-with-lauren-errickson-potluck-presentation-at-newforest-institute/470393 A presentation about herbs for the holiday season.

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/livinglifestyles/941433-224/more-than-reindeer-flying-across-december-skies.html Planetary events for December.

http://battleland.blogs.time.com/2011/11/28/air-force-pagan-worshippers/ Discussion of the Air Force Academy’s new Pagan circle, pro and con.  http://www.equinoxjournals.com/blog/2011/11/pagans-air-force-academy-and-privitzation/

http://www.newser.com/story/134203/female-ritual-rapists-on-trial-in-zimbabwe.html Police in Zimbabwe link female ritual rapists to witchcraft.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20111128/FEATURES/311280042/1010/features/No-natural-law-makes-each-snowflake-unique?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFeatures%7Cs Why no two snowflakes are alike.

http://vibeghana.com/2011/11/27/sensitization-efforts-needed-before-disbandment-of-%E2%80%98witches%E2%80%99-camps-ngo/ Before accused witches can be repatriated to their African homes, sensitivity training must ensue, says this article from Ghana.

http://www.cornwallcommunitynews.co.uk/2011/11/27/dreamin%E2%80%99-of-a-green-christmas/ In Cornwall, the original “green, Pagan” Santa visits children.

http://news.infoshop.org/article.php?story=20111127214 A feminist writer and activist on the “Occupy” movement.

http://africanrecord.com/african-witchcraft-101-a-lesson-for-pope-benedict/ In this opinion piece, an African spokesman slams Pope Benedict’s meeting with African leaders.  (Ed. Note – political content.)

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/religion/christianity/god-we-trust-signs-popping-california-government-buildings “In God We Trust” signs are posted in CA public buildings.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/11/28/1675342/witchs-bazaar-brings-charm-to.html A review of a Witches’ bazaar at a fairgrounds.

http://www.oudaily.com/news/2011/nov/28/column-holidays-not-universal-all-religions/ An opinion piece about using the greeting “Happy Holidays”, since not all religions celebrate Christmas.

http://tripolipost.com/articledetail.asp?c=1&i=7375 Libyan leaders exhibit Roman statues recovered from Gaddafi, which were artifacts from the pre-Muslim religion of the area.

“Ride of the Kings”, a Czech pr-Christian tradition, is added to the UNESCO heritage list. http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/news-2011-11-27  Note, this is the third item down.

http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/essay-contest-gives-away-celtic-temple-library/ Winner of an essay contest will receive contents of the Celtic Temple Library.

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