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News for Pagans, Tuesday, 2-28-12
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Tuesday, 2-28-12
http://www.moonconnection.com/moon-march-2012.phtml The moon phase calendar for March.
Russians worldwide celebrate Maslenitsa, or Maslyana, a holiday to welcome spring, with Pagan roots. One tradition is eating pancakes. http://rbth.ru/articles/2012/02/27/eat_a_pancake_-_save_a_child_14936.html A Maslentisa holiday celebration with a charitable cause. http://www.kyivpost.com/gallery/album/1096/ A Maslyana celebration with photos.
http://www.daniellelevitt.com/ A photographer is seeking Wiccan and Pagan teens for a film documentary.
http://www.llewellyn.com/_theme/eblasts/emagazine/html_archive/llewellyn_mar_2012.html Llewellyn’s monthly e-magazine is available.
http://news.cheapflights.co.uk/17-things-you-didnt-know-about-st-patricks-day/ Seventeen things you didn’t know about St. Patrick’s Day.
http://living.msn.com/love-relationships/love-sex/is-monogamy-outdated Is monogamy outdated?
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/02/27/147506542/judge-dismisses-organic-farmers-case-against-monsanto?ps=cprs Judge dismisses organic farmers’ case against Monsanto. http://truththeory.com/2012/02/28/monsanto-pays-93-million-to-victims-in-settlement/ However, Monsanto had to pay $93 mil in a settlement.
http://www.thealogyanddeasophy.org/GoddessThealogy_1_1_2012.pdf The Institute for Thealogy & Deasophy announces the first issue of “Goddess Thealogy, An International Journal for the Study of the Divine Feminine”
http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/503849/newspaperid/603/Mardi_Gras.aspx Photos and a brief article about Mardi Gras.
http://www.bianet.org/english/minorities/136516-baklahorani-carinval-in-istanbul-after-71-years The Greek Baklahorani Carnival is celebrated in Istanbul for the first time in 71 years.
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2012/02/26/stonehouse-park-may-face-more-regulations/a89a0ho/ Stonehouse park, where PSG and other festivals held, may require more regulations related to noise after midnight.
http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a283406.html A Karmic love story in India.
http://vtdigger.org/2012/02/27/abenaki-tribes-near-state-recognition/ A First Nations tribe in VT is nearing state recognition.
http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/kristy_bamu_witchcraft_killing_accused_sister_claims_she_was_forced_to_help_in_manor_park_death_1_1216134 More about the trial in London, where the victim’s sister and husband allegedly killed the young victim for practicing witchcraft.
http://krasskova.weebly.com/1/post/2012/02/pagan-blog-project-d-is-for-dance.html D is for Dance, on the “Pagan Blog Project” on Galina Krasskova’s blog.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/11-held-for-practising-witchcraft/articleshow/12062896.cms Eleven held in India for allegedly practicing witchcraft.
http://www.bethcallansmgmt.com/wiccan-and-questionnable-times-of-celebration/ An article on Wicca’s “questionable” celebrations.
http://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/02/27/the-magickal-personality-dragon-magick/ Dragon magick on “Witches of the Craft”
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/bizarre-dog-headed-pig-monster-terrorizes-villagers-in-africa Dog-headed pig monster terrorizing people in Africa. True? More here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2107563/Villagers-terrorised-bizarre-dog-pig-hybrid-creature-near-Kalahari-desert.html?ito=feeds-newsxml And here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46548769/ns/technology_and_science-science/
http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/julieingersoll/5729/obama’s_%22phony_religion%22_is_environmentalism,_santorum_explains/ Rick Santorum says that Mr. Obama’s “phony religion” is environmentalism.
Man who alleged killed another man for practicing witchcraft is found guilty in Kathmandu. http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathmandu-post/2012/02/27/nation/murder-for-witchcraft-premeditated-worec/232040.html
http://www.examiner.com/paganism-in-baltimore/easter-s-pagan-roots Easter’s Pagan roots.
We’re having issues with our satellite hookup, and hence, we’ll provide the remainder of the “News for Pagans” from today in tomorrow’s edition. Thank you for your patience.
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News for Pagans, Monday, 2-27-12
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Monday, 2-27-12
http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/02/msu_russian_club_welcomes_spring_with_maslenitsa Russian students at MSU welcome spring with the Maslenitsa holiday.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-tian-dayton/-sober-st-patricks-day-ce_b_1302514.html Celebrating a sober St. Patrick’s Day.
https://www.circlesanctuary.org/psg/register/ Only two more days to register at a lower rate for this year’s Pagan Spirit Gathering!
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/music/news-and-features/oldest_instrument_is_dug_up_in_skye_cave_1_2139726 The remains of what might be the world’s oldest musical instrument is found in Scotland.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/what-do-we-want-from-our-pagan-leaders/ “Bishop in the Grove” asks “What do we want from our Pagan leaders?
http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2012/02/8759/ The truth about hypnosis, by Donald Michael Craig, on the “Llewellyn” blog.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/02/gender-transgender-politics-and-our-beloved-community.html#disqus_thread The “Wild Hunt” blog has more links to blogs and opinions about PantheaCon and the issues of gender, transgender, safety, inclusion and exclusivity. http://modernwitch.podbean.com/2012/02/26/modern-witch-panel-pantheacon-2012/ The “Modern Witch” panel at PantheaCon. http://doingmagick.blogspot.com/2012/02/z-budapest-was-right.html “Z. Budapest was right” on “Doing Magick”. http://www.sourcememory.net/veleda/?p=486 “The muttering of a cis-gender Crone”.
http://www.jewcy.com/religion-and-beliefs/black-gay-and-jewish-confessions-of-a-former-pagan-hippie Black, Gay and Jewish, confessions of a former Pagan hippie on “Jewcy”.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20120227_Major_setback_for_Muslim_retirement_community_plan_in_Chesco.html A Muslim retirement community encounters resistance in PA.
http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/02/blogs/eviews/the-willard-library-ghost/ A ghost haunts a library.
http://www.gadling.com/2012/02/26/runestone-erected-by-christian-vikings-added-to-unesco-list/ A Runestone put up by Christian Vikings is a historic treasure.
http://nature.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/27/our-thoughts-about-animals/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PNCnature+%28No+Unsacred+Place%29&utm_content=FaceBook “Thoughts about Animals” on “No Unsacred Place”. Links to other blogs.
http://trendlists.com/the-best/paganism-online-education-websites.html A list of Pagan online education websites.
http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3918&Itemid=47 An article about Helen Ukpabio, the “witch hunter” pastor from Africa, from a Christian perspective. http://allafrica.com/stories/201202270086.html The shame of witch-hunts in Kenya. http://www.newera.com.na/articles/43134/Deputy-Minister-accuses–villagers-of-witchcraft In Africa, a deputy minister of trade accuses villagers of witchcraft.
http://hexmagazine.com/harvest/newsletter/ “Hex Magazine”, old ways for a new day.
http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/book-review-witchfather-into-the-witch-cult-volume-1-a-life-of-gerald-gardner-by-philip-heselton/ A book review of Philip Heselton’s book about Gerald Gardner on “The Juggler”.
http://shamanicdrumm.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/rabenliebe/ A poem about Ravens, in German, on “Shamanic Drum”.
http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/pnc-minnesota-up-for-most-fascinating-blog-award/ PNC MN is up for “most fascinating blog” award.
http://www.streetcorner.com.au/news/showPost.cfm?bid=23463&mycomm=ES An interfaith celebration in Sydney, Australia.
http://www.goddiscussion.com/93003/scientists-urge-personhood-for-dolphins-and-whales/ Scientists urge personhood for dolphins and wales.
http://lacey.patch.com/articles/psychic-reader-returns-to-lacey-after-10-years A small town psychic returns.
http://magicandpandas.wordpress.com/category/druidry/ Crafting a Brighid doll.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/paganswithdisabilities/2012/02/mother-carry-me-down-to-the-sea/ Self-image, empowerment and magick on “Staff of Asclepius”.
http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/My-paranormal-story-20120227 A paranormal experience story.
http://www.rgj.com/article/20120227/NEWS/302270023/Vegas-host-Burning-Man-spectacle A “Burning Man” event to be held in Los Vegas.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spirituality/holistic-living/Invoke-your-soul/articleshow/12054774.cms Soul healing effective in curing disease, this article from India says.
http://www.anindependentasatru.com/an-independent-asatru-blog.html “An Independent Asatru” has lore and legends. This time, the Jomsvikings and the alliance against Earl Hakon.
http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=126459&code=Ne2&category=2 Korean traditional medicine history and information.
http://www.woonsocketcall.com/node/4706 Legends and lore about the Freemasons.
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2012/02/psychic_night.html Psychic nights at a MI restaurant.
http://mysticpolitics.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/talking-about-ritual-magick-is-magick-scientific/ Is magick scientific? Talking about ritual magick on “Mystic Politics”.
http://theoccultnetwork.com/kemetic-legacy-today-3/ A video about the Kemetic Legacy Today.
http://witchesofthecraft.com/ Daily affirmations, correspondences and more on “Witches of the Craft”.
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News for Pagans, Sunday, part two
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Sunday, 2-26-12
http://eoghanodinsson.blogspot.com/2012/02/research-on-druidry-week-4-reflections.html An Asatrur researches Druidry.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/229986/chariots-gods.html Chariots of the Gods, or Sufi dancers in wheelchairs.
http://100shamandays.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-my-ancestors-practiced-shamanism.html 100 day walk with a traditional Shaman is documented.
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/sweet-smell-success-essential-oils-help-lift/story-15317075-detail/story.html Essential oils help to lift the mood, this article says.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/pantheon/2012/02/a-dogs-perspective-on-paganism/ A dog’s perspective on Paganism.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/02/26/mysterious_orbs_confound_nc_county_for_decades/ Mysterious lights or orbs seen in NC for the past 50 years.
http://herakleion.blogspot.com/2012/02/kemetic-associations-shu.html Associations between the Kemetic God, Shu, and the Hellenic Heracles.
http://blog.chasclifton.com/?p=3869 The rise of new Paganism, on “Hardscrabble Creek”.
http://treeshaveears.blogspot.com/2012/02/druidry-and-community.html Druidry and community.
http://www.theunion.com/article/20120226/NEWS/120229818/1005&parentprofile=1 Herbal medicine is a healthy alternative, according to this author.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/281660/nepal-shamans-spread-message-to-westerners Shamans in Nepal offer their messages to Westerners.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_kathleen_obrien/2012/02/the_winter_that_never_was.html 2012, the “winter that never was”.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/30541559/detail.html&ct=ga&cad=CAEQAhgAIAAoATABOAFAteSo-gRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=t9PWWDSX7BI&usg=AFQjCNH1v5m73fex_gnxIK4GbDBjeanMhw A psychic gets five years in jail for scamming people.
http://www.wiccantogether.com/forum/topics/btw-neo-wicca-and-paganism&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgBIAEoATAFOAVAkOKo-gRIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=NBJ9WQF2osQ&usg=AFQjCNFBZJofLKMd2GF5ZLKjbT6aGYll-g Neo-Wicca and Paganism on “Wiccan Together”.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13455083-emotional-healing-with-essential-oils Emotional healing with essential oils.
http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/woman-with-two-husbands-arrested-2012-02-26-1.445096 A woman with two husbands is arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
http://www.jrsummit.net/what-is-the-religion-of-santeria/588/ A brief description of Santeria.
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Visting+Vatican+astronomer+marries+faith+science/6210628/story.html A Vatican astronomer marries faith and science. More here: http://www.canada.com/life/Vatican%2Bastronomer%2Bthey%2Bexist%2Bfinds%2Bthrough%2Bscience/6210763/story.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgBIAAoATALOAtA8vGo-gRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=AaVVOxcGjfc&usg=AFQjCNEAaXd7L2xTH38Nw668Z0H7ASJ3kw
http://daughter-of-god.blogspot.com/2012/02/pagan-paganism-neopaganism.html The umbrella of Paganism.
Reincarnation according to Faithists and the Oahspe: http://www.thejourneyofmastery.com/reincarnation-faithists-oahspe/
http://pagannews.tumblr.com/post/18278374695/we-interrupt-this-important-dianic-discussion-for Kenaz Filan writes about PantheaCon, race and gender.
http://events.sfgate.com/sebastopol-ca/events/show/245533664-ostaraspring-equinox-ritual-with-north-bay-reclaiming An Oestara ritual with Reclaiming is scheduled.
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News for Pagans, Sunday 2-26-12
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Sunday, 2-26-12′
The first half of today’s news:
On “The Witches’ Voice”, Peg Aloi writes about the West Memphis Three and the Oscar nomination for the documentary “Purgatory”. http://www.facebook.com/notes/the-witches-voice-inc/the-west-memphis-three-on-the-red-carpet/388547644492159
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-nn-na-jessica-ahlquist-atheist-teen-wins-40000-scholarship-20120222,0,6201324.story?track=ud The Atheist teen who battled the prayer banner in her school is awarded a college scholarship.
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/aumakua-familiars-and-spirit-animals-oh-my.html Familiars, spirit animals and totems.
http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/25/pantheacon-2012-conjurers-root-women-voudou-queens-and-hoodoo-mamas/ Some of the rituals and workshops at PantheaCon are reviewed.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/ghana-coach-accuses-players-of-witchcraft/ A coach in Ghana accuses soccer players on his team of using witchcraft against each other. More here: http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/world/story/ghana-witchcraft-mens-national-soccer-team-cup-of-nations-2012-022512
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/syfy-dusts-hansel-gretl-forest-article-1.1027586?localLinksEnabled=false A review of the SyFy channel’s television program about Hansel and Gretl.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/02/the-pagan-alliance-and-the-importance-of-a-witches-ball.html#disqus_thread “The Wild Hunt” blog has an article about Pagan fundraisers.
http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/02/25/3770211/sc-police-chicken-sacrifice-left.html Was a chicken sacrifice at a cemetery a Santeria ceremony? Some police think so.
http://aztlan-gwds.com/?p=1067 Wiccan and Pagan times of celebration.
http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Am-Wiccan–Pagan/2062851 What love magick really does, on “The Experience Project”.
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Woman+thrashed+on+witchcraft+charge+&NewsID=322035 In “The Himalayan”, a woman is assaulted for allegedly practicing witchcraft.
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/out-about/2012/feb/25/3rd-annual-san-diego-burning-man-film-festival/ Burning Man festival is coming soon, and so is the San Diego film festival.
http://commissionescapez.com/pantheism-nature-as-religion-from-a-single-standpoint/ Pantheism and Nature as religion.
http://monikamagick.com/wordpress/wiccan-life-witches-just-wanna-have-fun/ What Witches really do, by “Monika Magick”.
http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=77797 A mention of Pagan metal bands and music festivals on “Metal Underground”.
http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/ci_20039135 A review of the book “Man Seeks God” states that it delivers humor, but few answers.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientology_tha.php The relationship between Scientology and Thaumaturgy in “The Village Voice”.
http://www.cracked.com/article_19672_5-ridiculous-archeological-frauds-that-fooled-world.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=new+article&wa_ibsrc=fanpage Great archeological frauds on “Cracked”.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/pantheon/2012/02/what-is-our-purpose/ Musings about purpose on “Pantheon”.
http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/paganwiccan/1330084800.htm How to live a magickal life, on “Pagan / Wiccan About.com”.
http://godsrbored.blogspot.com/2012/02/pagan-backyard-shrine.html A backyard shrine on “The Gods are Bored”.
http://ellendugan.blogspot.com/2012/02/witches-tarot-coming-fall-2012.html Ellen Dugan announces a new Tarot book will be released this fall.
http://www.necn.com/02/25/12/Vt-church-to-install-cameras-after-vanda/landing_nation.html?&apID=9becd6919d944f17a25d549fb36a3bbc Vandalism in church brings up questions of witchcraft.
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usar&c=teen&id=14876 Being a teenage Pagan, part of the “young Pagan essays” on “The Witches’ Voice”.
http://www.aradiascauldron.com/2012/02/pagan-scrapbooking-altar.html Pagan scrapbooking.
http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2931944.ece Hindu nationalism and environmental politics in a new book.
http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Am-Asatru/2087659 “I am Asatru” on “The Experience Project”.
http://tv.msn.com/mom-pop-culture/tv-fairy-tale-characters/photo-gallery/feature/ TV celebrates “National Fairy Tale Day”.
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Pagan Pride Project announcement
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
PAGAN PRIDE DAY 2011 CELEBRATIONS AGAIN A SUCCESS
We are pleased to announce that the 2011 Pagan Pride Day events were once again a huge success. There were a total of 83 events on four continents: in the United States, we held 66 events, Canada held 8 events in 4 provinces, Latin America saw 6 events in 5 countries, and the European Union held 3 events. In total, 42,799 attended our events worldwide, which was less than 2010, but still much higher than 2009 and 2008. Pagan Pride Day events will continue to grow in 2012 and beyond. These celebrations are free to attend and are geared towards increasing public understanding and acceptance of members of our religion and bringing the Pagan community together.
Pagan Pride Days are also giving back to our communities. At our 2011 events, people gave 29,073 pounds of food for local shelters and food banks in the United States and around the world. People attending Pagan Pride Day events also donated blood for local blood banks, financial donations to the Humane Society, food pantries, the Red Cross, SPCA, Cystic Fibrosis and the Spiral Scouts. Never forgetting our animal friends, 340 pounds of pet food were collected along with pet supplies. Also, some events donated money to charities in their communities, totaling over $1,700.00, in lieu of donations of food and goods.
The Pagan Pride Project, Inc. is dedicated towards educating people about Paganism is a completely volunteer organization. It is the Pagan community’s dedication to the organization and the success of our events that drives the people involved. Our organization would not be successful without support of others, so the Board of Directors would like to thank everyone involved, including but not limited to: local event coordinators and event volunteers; public sponsors and participants like the businesses, covens, churches, groves and groups who offered time and support; and all the attendees for their support of their local Pagan Pride Day events.
For additional information please check out our website http://www.paganpride.org/
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The Pagan Pride Project Website
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News for Pagans, Saturday, 2-25-12
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Saturday, 2-25-12
http://rt.com/news/prime-time/pancake-week-russia-celebrations-163/ Pagan times meet the present as Russians celebrate Pancake Week. With a video.
http://blog.beliefnet.com/apagansblog/2012/02/pantheacon-2012-politics-and-the-controversy-over-womens-rituals.html Gus diZerega blogs about PantheaCon, politics, and controversy. Another blogger offers her opinion: http://innocenceandimmanence.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/discrimination/ And on the Pagan Blog Project, another view: http://abadwitch.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/d-is-for-dianic-diversity-discrimination-and-dna/
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/21/santorum-obliquely-suggests-obama-worships-earth-not-god.html Mr. Santorum suggests that Mr. Obama worships the Earth. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/02/our-pagan-president-and-our-pagan-democracy.html#disqus_thread The “Wild Hunt” blog has opinions and links on this subject.
http://www.examiner.com/paganism-in-baltimore/atheist-student-s-ordeal-should-matter-to-pagans Why an atheist student’s ordeal should matter to Pagans.
http://www.theprovocation.net/2012/02/marriage-is-free-expression-whatever.html On “The Provocation”, marriage is free expression, regardless of gender.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-payne/the-edwardian-ball-los-an_b_1295570.html The Edwardian Ball, which is sponsored by a coven, is happening in San Francisco. With a video.
http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/strange-but-true/appeal_for_queen_to_pardon_pendle_witches_1_4281386 An appeal to the Queen of England to pardon the Pendle Witches.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/daughtersofeve/2012/02/have-you-seen-me/ The Eurocentricity of modern Paganism, in “Daughters of Eve”.
http://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/books/Cannibal+Spirit+taps+into+mystery/6202917/story.html The new novel “A Cannibal Sprit” explores Shamanic themes.
http://paganprompts.blogspot.com/2012/02/prompt-connecting.html Suggestions for blog topics will be featured on “Pagan Prompts”.
http://www.druidicdawn.org/node/2935 History of the Irish language, with a video.
http://thatgrrl.hubpages.com/hub/How-I-Chose-to-be-a-Pagan-Earth-Witch “How I chose to be an Earth Witch”.
http://www.squidoo.com/pagan-crafting-ideas Pagan crafting ideas.
http://dragonspaw.tumblr.com/post/18165870812/i-feel-like-i-started-a-lot-of-fights-with-that The debate about “Harm none” and eating meat on “Nocturnal Neo-Pagan”.
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/myjakarta/my-jakarta-mbah-pea-shaman/500363 Interview with an Indonesian Shaman.
http://myowndruidry.tumblr.com/post/18147151288/my-question-is-why-on-earth-would-anyone-cis-trans Musings about menstruation on “My Own Druidry”.
http://kykernel.com/2012/02/14/paranormal-club-investigates-spirits-of-campus/comment-page-1/ A paranormal club on campus.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/24/2072162/bloomberg-nypds-secret-2007-operation.html NYPD’s monitoring of Muslims was legal.
http://www.necrogate.com/wp/tag/celtic-druids Review of an author who wrote books on Druidry and Celtic mythology.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/the-action-of-worship/ “The Action of Worship”, faith as a verb, on “Bishop in the Grove”.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/drop-in-rainfall-killed-off-mayans-7439898.html A drop in rainfall may be what finished off the Mayan civilization.
http://spiritcompanion.com/2012/02/18/pagan-blog-project/ Discovery on the “Pagan Blog Project”.
http://www.tntmagazine.com/travel/top-guides/top-five-best-of-latin-america Top five things to do in Latin America includes going to the Witches’ Market in La Paz, Bolivia.
http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/A-Country-of-Grim-Stories-20120224 An article about Grimm’s fairy tales.
http://newjerseyhills.com/entertainment/film/spiritual-film-festival-comes-to-morristown-march/article_f1b1bae0-5f01-11e1-b5e3-001871e3ce6c.html A spiritual film festival will be held.
http://mightynest.com/learn/getting-started/healthy-living-guides/the-benefits-of-essential-oils The benefits of essential oils.
http://snowhawke.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/heat/ A Druid muses about the strangely warm weather for February, and what it means to our environment.
http://www.insidescience.org/1.2526 From caves to Stonehenge, ancient peoples painted with sound.
http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/international/2365-tibetans-hunger-strike-at-united-nations-enters-day-three Tibetans are holding a hunger strike at the UN.
http://healingpetloss.com/removing-obstacles-with-shamanic-journeying/ Removing obstacles through Shamanic journeying.
http://masterchensays.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/dog-reincarnation-dreams/ Dreams about reincarnation as a dog in Chinese culture.
http://www.eurasiareview.com/25022012-bangladesh-man-defends-razing-500-year-old-hindu-temple/ A man defends razing a 500 year old Hindu temple in Bangladesh.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/82621141/7-Hermetic-Letters A video about “Seven Hermetic Letters”.
http://www.gjfreepress.com/article/20120224/COMMUNITY_NEWS/120229994/1001&parentprofile=1059 A gathering of herb junkies in Grand Junction.
http://www.ufodigest.com/article/triangle-ufo-caught-camera-france Is this a real UFO?
http://intothemound.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-review-celtic-myth-religion.html A book review of “Celtic Myth and Religion” on “Into the Mound”.
http://universalzulukemeticmuurs.net/category/moorsmuurs-science/ The truth about the Great Seal, on a Kemetic website.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12032385.cms Rosemary oil boosts brain power.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/lakes_region_weekly/news/agreement-reached-on-religious-signs-at-hacker-s-hill/article_1d348734-5f01-11e1-ae50-001871e3ce6c.html A decision is reached about religious signs on Hacker’s Hill – manmade symbols must go, a naturally-fprmed cross can stay.
http://www.examiner.com/religion-politics-in-wilmington/qur-an-burning-ignites-firestorm-afghanistan-christian-pastor-awaits-hanging Muslims angered about NATO burning Qu’rans in Afghanistan; a Christian pastor will be executed in Iran.
http://delphinian.blogspot.com/2012/02/pbp-druidry.html What ADF and Druidry means to this writer.
http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120225/OPINION02/202250302/-1/NEWSMAP “Full Spectrum Spirituality”.
http://www.timescolonist.com/homes/Religious+freedom+Hindu+view/6209679/story.html The Hindu view of religious freedom.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-malerba/st-johns-wort_b_1291761.html Homeopathic St. John’s wort.
http://kemeticrecon.com/?p=65 Bes, the “Little God” of the Kemetic pantheon.
http://www.druidry.org/community/blog/2012/02/18/meditation-escape Meditation as an escape.
http://faceworld.lk6.com.ar/index.php?p=blogs/viewstory/22921 A link to printable Asatru coloring pages.
http://www.themistsofavalon.net/t4249-seven-gifts-of-druidry A video on the “Seven Gifts of Druidry”.
http://allevents.in/Harlem/KEMETIC-MASTERS-OF-THE-MARTIAL-ARTS-EXHIBITION-2012/169074736538448 A Kemetic martial arts exhibition to be held in Harlem, NY.
http://www.morethanmundane.com/2012/02/18/25-uses-for-essential-oils/ 25 uses for essential oils.
http://www.examiner.com/paranormal-in-pittsburgh/new-bigfoot-photo A real photo of Bigfoot?
http://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/features/a-rune-with-a-view/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-rune-with-a-view An article about the MN runestone.
http://wlds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8765:possibly-haunted-old-funeral-home-holds-open-house&catid=56:local-news&Itemid=72 A haunted funeral home hosts and open house.
http://www.lovelycitizen.com/story/1818839.html Research into skullcap herb.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nigel-barber/is-religion-a-tranquilliz_b_1291712.html Is religion a tranquilizer?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/brazilian-spiritism-has-a-home-in-maryland/2012/02/17/gIQAMuVuXR_story.html Brazilian spiritism in MD.
http://www.lagunabeachindependent.com/2012/02/24/sweat-lodge-concerns-heat/ Neighbors concerned about a backyard sweat lodge in Laguna Beach. Ed. Note: Two articles, scroll past indexes.
http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981140812 Opinion about a psychic in the case of a missing college student.
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/24/3449422/negro-spirituals-still-resonate.html “Negro spiritual” music still resonates in modern times.
http://atheistethicist.blogspot.com/2012/02/religious-bias-in-public-schools.html Religious bias in the public schools, on an Atheist blog.
http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/verdi-shakespeare-and-pagans/ Shakespeare, Verdi and Pagans, on “The Juggler”.
http://www.worthynews.com/11298-pennsylvania-after-muslim-assaults-atheist-dressed-as-zombie-muhammad-muslim-judge-dismisses-charges A Muslim who attacked an Atheist dressed as “zombie Muhammad” is acquitted in PA. More here: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/24/pennsylvania-judge-reportedly-dismisses-harassment-charge-against-zombie/
http://www.brightonmummers.co.uk/2012/02/coming-up-horse-play.html Mummers in the UK to present “Horse Play” with hobby horses later this spring.
http://the2012scenario.com/2012/02/its-not-a-fairytale-seattle-to-build-nations-first-food-forest/ Seattle to build nation’s first food forest.
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/february252012/question-faith-ni.php How faith grants one writer inner strength.
http://military.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/just-keep-digging/ “Warriors and Kin” discusses Oestara – with a great cartoon and video about Liz Trotta’s military comments.
http://uucnh.org/?cat=17 An Astatru Disir Blot held at a CUUPs church.
http://www.jsonline.com/features/travel/cultural-treasures-are-found-beyond-mexicos-beaches-jn486ed-140240043.html The cultural treasures of Mexico.
http://www.myabc50.com/news/local/story/Herbs-for-Heart-Support/R1jVXAnZPESPo0PiPtUV3w.cspx Herbs for heart support.
http://www.dailycamera.com/lafayette-news/ci_20038472 Psychic sentenced to prison for theft.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/341231/khalid-syed-put-your-cards-on-the-table/ An article about Tarot cards.
http://www.times-standard.com/lifestyle/ci_20043570 Tibetans celebrate the New Year.
In Iran, the holiday season of Nowruz, celebrating the Spring Equinox, is marred by fear of war and economic troubles. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/24/tehran-prepares-unhappy-holiday-season?newsfeed=true
An article about Leap Years: http://blogs.wsj.com/numbersguy/calculating-the-calendar-1119/ Leap Year customs: http://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/lifestyle/leap_year_customs_1_4284789 Read our article on the front page of “Magickal Media” about Leap Year customs and rituals, at www.magickal-media.com
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News for Pagans, Friday, 2-24-12
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Friday, 2-24-12
http://www.nightskyinfo.com/ The night sky, for the remainder of February.
http://www.kyivpost.com/news/guide/sevendays/spec/detail/123071/ Eating pancakes for the Russian Pagan holiday of Maslyana.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17138958 Police are arrested who shot rioters during a clash over witchcraft killings in Tanzania. More about the demonstration here: http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=488516&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21
http://www.towleroad.com/2012/02/dallasparker.html#.T0fRq9PlQPM.facebook Gay Dallas judge won’t perform marriages for hetero couples, until she is allowed to marry her partner. And in MD, the marriage equality bill passes: http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/23/10490130-maryland-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-allow-gay-marriage
Wanted: A Voudou or Witch shop for a reality TV program. http://www.realitywanted.com/call/16207-voodoo-witch-shop-is-wanted-for-new-tv-show-casting-now
http://www.peacenext.org/profiles/blogs/atheism-is-still-8220-other-8221 Atheism is still considered “other”.
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Researchers-evidence-social-networks-20-000-years/story-15294657-detail/story.html Historians explore the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2012/feb/23/appointment-with-wicker-man-review A review of the “Wicker Man” stage play.
http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/1303620–georgina-authors-help-turn-dreams-into-reality An author writes about turning dreams into reality through Pagan ritual.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/22/paradise-lost-3-purgatory-its-road-to-the-academy-awards.html “Paradise Lost”, the film about the West Memphis Three, is going to the Academy Awards.
http://www.heritagedaily.com/2012/02/warfare-in-iron-age-britain-part-1/ Warfare in Iron Age Britain.
http://desert-henge.webs.com/balance.htm Keeping balance in the practice of magick.
http://hecatedemeter.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/a-trip-to-the-museum/ Hecate Demeter goes to an art museum.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article2907871.ece A Buddhist monk who was jailed for removing a Hindu statue from an excavation is granted bail.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/threatened-by-the-taliban-making-love-not-war/233330-2.html The Kalashi people of Pakistan are threatened by the Taliban.
http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/24/pantheacon-2012-editorial-a-heros-welcome/ A hero’s welcome at PantheaCon. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/daughtersofeve/ Daughters of Eve has commentary on “separate but equal” rituals, discrimination and the incident at PantheaCon. http://aediculaantinoi.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/pantheacon-2012-transgender-inclusionexclusion/ Lupus Doctor writes about his experiences at PantheaCon. http://paganwiccan.about.com/b/2012/02/23/pantheacon-and-gender-controversy.htm At “Pagan / Wiccan About.com”, a discussion of the gender controversy. http://blog.dianarajchel.com/2012/02/21/gender-and-paganism-part-1-lets-sort-this-out/ Diana Rajchel suggests “let’s sort this out” in relation to gender and paganism.
http://philipclayton.net/2012/02/23/philosophy-talk-this-sunday-february-26th-at-10am/ A talk on Pantheism at Stanford U.
http://www.cherryhillseminary.org/support-us/hypatia-day-drive/ Cherry Hill Seminary has a fundraiser.
A Pagan ritual from Bulgaria, “dog spinning” is ruled as cruelty. http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=136925
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/02/all-that-sure-is-change/ “All that’s sure is change” on Agora.
http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/jugglinks-impending-summer-of-the-girl-archer-edition/ Links to movies and books coming this summer, including “Brave”. Here is a trailer for the movie “Brave”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y4EZULqhP2E
http://www.norwoodnews.org/id=6312&story=bronx-business-fordhams-one-stop-santeria-shopping-destination/ A review of a Santeria botanica business.
http://www.doswiadczenia.com/pantheism-nature-as-religion-from-a-person-perspective/ Nature as religion and Pantheism from a personal perspective.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120220140057AAyqP3b What is enlightenment?
http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/health_and_beauty/1255681/natural_antiseptics_safe_for_your_skin_and_the_environment.html Natural antiseptics are safe for your skin and the environment.
http://www.groundreport.com/Business/Every-country-has-certain-superstitious-practices-/2944431 Superstitious practices of India.
http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2012/02/21/deadline-today-for-naming-presidential-delegates-in-ny/ Dan Halloran, a council member for NYC and a Heathen, is named as a delegate for presidential candidate Ron Paul.
Three “white witchcraft” articles on “Gather”: http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981139450 How to use oils, and: http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981135150 understanding the power and will of magick, and: http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981139407 information about white witchcraft.
http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/2012/02/8742/ Donald Michael Kraig writes about magickal memory.
http://religulous.hubpages.com/hub/pantheism What is Pantheism?
http://blog.chasclifton.com/?p=3847 Chas Clifton blogs about the TV series “New Tricks” and the episode “Wicca Works”.
http://www.healthcmi.com/index.php/acupuncturist-news-online/496-acpunctureceusweightlossobesity Acupuncture and herbalism for weight loss.
http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/local/ghost_hunters_shaken_at_freaky_fund_raiser_1_3548333 Ghost hunters shaken at freaky fund-raiser.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lauren-jacobs/john-friend-anusara-yoga_b_1296443.html Demystifying the Guru, about the Yoga master and Wiccan accused of wrongdoing.
http://philosophers-stone.co.uk/wordpress/2012/02/reincarnation-%E2%80%93-why-do-some-people-still-doubt-it-my-story/ One person’s memories of previous lives.
http://www.theranger.org/mortuary-trip-set-for-new-orleans-1.2706240 A trip to New Orleans for mortuary students includes a discussion of Santeria.
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/man-gets-death-for-four-murders/966924.html In India, a man gets the death penalty for murdering four people suspected of practicing sorcery.
http://www.thejc.com/judaism/judaism-book-reviews/63941/journey-heaven A book about belief in the afterlife, from a Jewish perspective.
http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-9716-looking-for-the-gaia-next-door.html Dating in the metaphysical world.
http://theblogofbaphomet.com/2012/02/16/on-the-matter-of-fine-talismanic-occult-books/ Talismanic occult books.
http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2012-02-23-demand-for-herbal-medicine-surges/ The demand for herbal medicine surges.
http://evolver.civicactions.net/user/threefeather/blog/perspective_practice_shamanic_practitioner Perspective on Shamanic practice.
http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20120224/NEWS01/302240015/Atheist-student-editorial-pulled-from-Tenn-paper?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs Atheist student editorial pulled from TN newspaper.
http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Federal-law-aims-to-ban-the-sale-of-sythetic/FfW3ueq4dUe8tUhDMUaOCQ.cspx Federal law seeks to ban the sale of synthetic marijuana.
http://brigidfoxandbuddha.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/d-is-for-druidry/ D is for Druidry on the Pagan Blog Project.
http://brooklynbooktalk.blogspot.com/2012/02/god-is-animal-or-is-he-shamanism.html In Eric Weiner’s “Man Seeks God”, a chapter on Shamanism: God as an animal.
http://www.anindependentasatru.com/1/post/2012/02/an-independent-asatru.html An independent Asatru.
http://paranormalutopia.com/2012/02/texas-paranormal-unity-fest312/ A paranormal conference in TX.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203960804577239492021861290.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Re-writing the story of Achilles.
http://www.winfieldcourier.com/articles/2012/02/24/news/news/doc4f4728b79b6ef092140732.txt A lecture about the “Green Gospel”.
http://guatemala-times.com/news/guatemala/2951-this-mayan-year-is-a-change-of-cycle-not-the-end-of-the-world.html The Mayan year is a change of cycle, not the end of the world. From the “Guatemala Times”.
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=9092 Some Buddhists are celebrating the year of the Black Dragon.
http://dropoutdilettante.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-experiences-as-dianic-wiccan.html “My experiences as a Dianic Wiccan”.
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/140250573.html How to grow herbs.
http://www.ksby.com/news/is-the-santa-maria-inn-haunted–232635/ Is an old Inn haunted?
http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/spooners/emma-422/not-exactly-mainstream-interview-with-transvestite-occultist-comedian-andrew-o-neill-6515/ Interview with a transvestite occultist comedian.
http://www.newera.com.na/articles/43125/Sauti-za-busara-2012-The-friendliest–hamnashida–festival-on-the-planet The “Sounds of Wisdom” music festival in Zanzibar.
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17005963/police-using-psychics-in-search-for-holly-bobo Police use psychics in search for missing college student.
http://espn.go.com/action/fmx/blog/_/post/7607942/beau-manley-viking-death-cult A clothing line called “Viking death cult”.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchschool/ “The Priestess Show” and “Betwixt & Between” tonight on “Pagans Tonight”.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-17128203 Trees felled in Magog Wood in the UK, which were threatening a Neolithic causeway.
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Natural-solution-spring-allergy-problems/story-15307028-detail/story.html Natural solutions to spring allergy problems.
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News for Pagans, Thurs. 2-23-12
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Thursday, 2-23-12
Convocation begins near Detroit! http://www.examiner.com/paganism-in-detroit/convocation-2012-magick-the-motor-city
http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_02_22/66687623/ Celebrating Shrovetide in Russia, a holiday which derived from Pagan traditions. http://www.businessghana.com/portal/news/index.php?op=getNews&news_cat_id=&id=160860 Carnival in Rio.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-arizona-bible-20120222,0,1459123.story A “Bible” class may be held in AZ public high schools; bill passes AZ House of Reps. Bill to teach creationism in IN schools is defeated. http://www.opposingviews.com/i/religion/christianity/bill-teach-creationism-indiana-schools-dead In OK, a legislator asks to remove language from state constitution which separates church and state. http://au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/constitutional-assaults-the-right%E2%80%99s-attack-on-state-constitutions
http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/2/23/jk-rowlings-next-novel-for-adults-announced J.K. Rowling announces her new novel, for adults.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17130113 From London, the jury is out for two people accused of murdering a young relative whom they allegedly believed was involved in witchcraft. More here: http://www.london24.com/news/crime/kristy_bamu_witchcraft_case_latest_jury_out_1_1216993
http://www.wickedlocal.com/northattleborough/news/opinions/x1730215421/Johnston-Theocracy-then-and-now#axzz1nDRunSxw Theocracy, then and now.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/02/overview-of-the-pantheacon-gender-debate/ A summary of the debate at PantheaCon over gender equality. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/witness-to-the-protest-at-pantheacon-2012/ “Bishop in the Grove” has an eyewitness account. http://www.davidscauldron.com/2012/02/pantheacon-evolving-perceptions-and.html David Salisbury has an opinion about evolving perceptions at, and strategy for, PantheaCon. http://www.thorncoyle.com/2012/02/pcon2012/ T. Thorn Coyle writes about her PantheaCon experience. http://way-of-the-rabbit.blogspot.com/2012/02/reaction-response-and-resolution-on.html Yeshe Rabbit blogs about “Reaction, Response and Resolution”. http://www.confessionsofapagansoccermom.com/2012/02/on-subject-of-pantheacon-and-that.html The “Pagan Soccer Mom” weighs in. http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/22/notes-from-a-prisoner-of-the-con/ Notes from PantheaCon.
http://apps.facebook.com/theguardian/books/2012/feb/23/english-culture-magic-merlin-harry-potter English culture is bewitched by magic.
Llewellyn has a new “Witchy Update” with an article about incense, and sales on Tarot decks. http://www.llewellyn.com/_theme/eblasts/witchy_update/html_archive/witchyup_mar12.html
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1584096/young-witches-explain-what-theyre-about.jhtml Young witches explain what they’re really about on “MTV”. Includes an interview with Raven Digitalis and a video.
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/story-15291201-detail/story.html The work on a Welsh wind farm continues, despite the discovery of an ancient stone monument.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/02/role-of-a-pagan-leader/ New on “Agora”, considering the roles of a Pagan leader. Also on “Agora”, in search of a feminist Goddess: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2012/02/in-search-of-a-feminist-goddess/
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/02/22/indian-country-responds-with-questions-for-debate-99435 “Indian Country Today” has questions for Republican nominees, of concern to people of the First Nations.
http://www.freedomnewspaper.com/Homepage/tabid/36/mid/367/newsid367/7309/Gambia–THE-GAMBIAN-REALITIES-ARE-BI-SEXUALITY-AND-RELIGIOUS-HYPOCRISY-NOT-HOMOSEXUALITY-/Default.aspx An open letter to Gambia’s president touches on problems and triumphs in matters of gender and religion.
http://local.stv.tv/aberdeen/news/298565-the-wickerman-film-brought-to-the-stage/
“The Wicker Man” on stage, with photos.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/02/suspicious-activity-animal-skulls-and-the-perils-of-sensationalism.html#disqus_thread “The Wild Hunt” blog has an opinion about the animal carcasses discovered in PA. Two other articles about this situation: http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/disturbing-evidence-suggests-that-dogs-were-sacrificed and http://www.wmctv.com/story/16992077/dismembered-dogs-upset-town
http://twilightandfire.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/pagan-blog-project-demotivated/ On the Pagan Blog Project, “D is for demotivated”.
http://denvernewsfeed.com/wiccan-and-pagan-times-of-celebration Wiccan and Pagan times of celebration.
http://jezebel.com/5886795/yoga-mogul-turns-out-to-be-a-total-scumbag Opinion about the Yoga master and Wiccan who was involved in a scandal.
http://www.witchschool.com/forum/topics/pre-k-thru-12-wiccan-based-private-school?commentId=2738669%3AComment%3A1573072&xg_source=activity Is there an interest in a Wiccan and Pagan private school for children? On a “Witch School” forum.
http://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/four-killed-in-tanzania-witchcraft-protest-1.1241237 Four killed in Tanzania witchcraft protest.
http://earthandstars.org/articles/magick/magick-of-impermanence/ The magick of impermanence.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46488427/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.T0ZihoHn_8l Oldest rock carving yet discovered in the Americas.
http://filmireland.net/2012/02/22/jdiff-2012-haxan-witchcraft-through-the-ages/ A “Witchcraft Through the Ages” presentation in Ireland.
http://chris-ketchens.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/13/10399031-witchcraft-a-convenient-excuse-for-murder-in-2012 Witchcraft is a convenient excuse for murder in 2012, this article asserts.
http://www.eonline.com/news/leonardo_dicaprio_steven_spielberg/296036 Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” were purchased, donated to the Motion Picture Academy. More here: http://www.accesshollywood.com/leonardo-dicaprio-helps-academy-acquire-wizard-of-oz-ruby-slippers_article_61042
http://theyoungpolytheistic.blogspot.com/2012/02/garden-sage.html “The Young Polytheistic” has a brief article about Sage. The herbal healer – what is tarragon? http://www.nwitimes.com/niche/get-healthy/healthy-living/herbal-healer-what-is-tarragon/article_ec5d25b8-37f6-5211-a0fe-6013fd127863.html Four herbal supplements your doctor hates: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/02/22/4-herbal-supplements-your-doctor-hates Read more about herbs on the main Magickal Media site, www.magickal-media.com, in Ellen Lord’s popular “Herbal How-To” column.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientology_and_4.php Scientology and the occult in “The Village Voice”.
http://bloodandbone.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/nostolgia-remembering-modern-magick/ A discussion of the book “Modern Magick” on “Feral Druidry”.
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_20014646 More debate about the proposed Sufi sanctuary in CA. Here’s another article: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/politics/Walnut-Creek-Community-Voices-Concern-Over-Sufi-Center-139985983.html
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2012/02/22/1958570/bamboo-naturally-exotic-and-eco.html Bamboo, exotic but eco-friendly.
http://unsanesafe.blogspot.com/2012/02/shamanistic-psychology.html#!/2012/02/shamanistic-psychology.html Shamanism and psychology.
http://alckemetic.wordpress.com/tag/kemetic-orthodoxy/ On a Kemetic blog, Lent without the ashes and without Christ.
http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/howto/how-to-use-essential-oils/ How to use essential oils.
http://frontpagemag.com/2012/02/23/quran-burning-rage-in-afghanistan/ Rioting in Afghanistan over burning of the Qu’ran.
http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/FOX-Focus-Reading-the-Psychic/wf8C3Cd0qUajNT9lZ8ywcQ.cspx Discussion of a media psychic, with a video.
http://www.druidry.org/community/blog/2012/02/11/druidcrafts-dreoilin Druid Crafts, on a blog for telling others about your artwork.
http://fox8.com/2012/02/22/dozens-fire-walk-in-act-of-extreme-spiritualism/ Firewalking, an act of extreme spiritualism. With a video.
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/community/paranormal_experts_saw_great_activity_during_an_investigation_at_northampton_pub_1_3548681 Paranormal investigation at a pub.
http://www.rudaw.net/english/news/iraq/4452.html In Baghdad, traditional medicine is popular but unregulated.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/23/10486885-gov-christie-im-with-obama-on-gay-marriage Governor of NJ is in favor of marriage equality.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_20020785 Suspect in a murder in CA stated he was psychic.
http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/02/22/alice-smeets-photographs-modern-witchcraft/ A photo documentary on modern Witchcraft.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/walpole/news/x1793846217/Paranormal-group-founder-is-looking-to-bust-Walpole-ghosts#axzz1nDRunSxw A paranormal investigation in Walpole.
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News for Pagans, Weds., 2-22-12
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Wednesday, 2-22-12
http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/call-to-participate-in-prayerful-silence-sunday-feb-26th/ A call to participate in prayerful silence in solidarity with the UN’s commission on the status of women. From the “PNC”.
Mardi Gras was yesterday. Today, Christians observe Ash Wednesday. http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2012/02/mardi_gras_origins_venice_ital.php The Venetian origins of Mardi Gras. http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/11564319-today-is-fat-tuesday-and-that-means-mardi-gras-in-new-orleans Mardi Gras in New Orleans. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/302241/20120221/fat-tuesday-mardi-gras-history-new-orleans.htm History of Mardi Gras. The European history of King Cake: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950671/the-history-of-king-cake Russian spring festival celebrated in India: http://www.asianage.com/life-and-style/hello-springtime-727 One Mardi Gras krewe includes a “witch doctor” to call good weather: http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/02/fat-tuesday-live-coverage-of-zulu-and-rex/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007BG0330/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_eiorpb0Y23581 Free book for Kindle on Amazon today.
http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/diversity-anger-and-pantheacon/ Rituals and workshops at PantheaCon, from “The Juggler”. http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/22/pantheacon-2012-big-names-diverse-options-packed-rooms/ What else happened at PantheaCon, from the “PNC”.
http://santacruz.patch.com/articles/senator-seeks-to-ban-herbal-tea A legislator in LA seeks to ban herbal painkilling tea.
http://brooklynbooktalk.blogspot.com/2012/02/wicca-granny-weatherwax.html Wicca and Terry Pratchet’s fictional witches.
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2012/February/international_February835.xml§ion=international In India, six dead in a stampede at a Hindu shrine.
http://www.kltv.com/story/16979248/chicken-carcasses-found-in-cemetery Were chicken carcasses found at a cemetery part of a ritual sacrifice? Are they linked to Lent? http://www.wfmz.com/news/Professor-Dead-birds-in-cemetery-may-be-linked-to-start-of-Lent/-/121458/8828862/-/8lp8psz/-/
Natural remedies for relieving muscles spasms. http://newsolio.com/relieving-muscle-spasms-natural-rememdies-for-muscle-spasms,1094
http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=62518 The Pope is set to visit Cuba.
http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-21/news/31083231_1_george-bengal-charges-of-animal-cruelty-palo-mayombe Occultists interviewed in PA dog sacrifices. More here: http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/dismembered-dogs-found-in-coatesville-home
http://www.africanews.com/site/OPINION_Gay_rights_in_Cameroon/list_messages/41151 Gay rights in Cameroon.
http://www.thisistamworth.co.uk/Did-King-really-murder-sons/story-15290818-detail/story.html History and legends about the king of Mercia in the UK.
http://www.peeje.com/essays/wicca-21010 A writer discusses her historic witch-trial ancestor.
http://www.wbng.com/news/around-the-tiers/Cornell-Cooperative-Extension-139707433.html At Cornell University, a program for growing herbs.
http://www.impactnottingham.com/2012/02/wild-swimming-in-great-britain/ Wild swimming in the UK.
http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/ghostly-findings-in-need-of-more-investigation/article_c3debcd0-5c95-11e1-8ab5-0019bb2963f4.html Museum needs more paranormal investigation.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/15/world/asia/south-korea-pastor-killings/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 A pastor and his wife are accused of killing children accused of witchcraft in Korea.
What is Feng Shui? http://www.clbooks.com/computer-books/whats-feng-shui-the-technology-or-even-perception
http://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/02/19/water-magick/ Water magick on “Witches of the Craft”.
http://diysolarpanelsproducts.com/solar-panels/diy-solar-panel-guides-solar-panels/wiccan-and-pagan-days-of-celebration/ Wiccan and Pagan days of celebration.
http://lamorinda.patch.com/articles/county-s-hearing-on-sufi-sanctuary-is-all-day Town hearings about an American Sufi sanctuary. More here: http://lamorinda.patch.com/articles/saranap-residents-divided-by-sanctuary-plan and here: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20014646
http://mogallants.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/witchery-in-chester-county/ Some historic witchcraft accusations.
http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14552 Traditional Hawaiian healing arts.
http://davidcrews.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/the-raimondi-stela-and-chavin-shamanism/ Photographs of a carved stone panel in Peru, and its relationship to Shamanism.
http://www.sentinel-standard.com/news/x248719852/GHOST-Paranormal-Investigations-reveal-findings-at-Ionia-Theatre Paranormal investigations reveal findings at a theatre.
http://www.justmeans.com/Give-a-Man-Means-Fish-From-Paternalistic-Charity-Venture-Philanthropy/52262.html Venture philanthropy — teach a man to fish.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/dismembered-dogs-occult-items-found-in-home/story-e6frf7lf-1226277872099 A new book about Bermuda’s witch trials in the late 1600s.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/WestBengal/Tibetans-in-protest-mode-boycott-Tibetan-New-Year-celebrations/Article1-815316.aspx Tibetans protest new year celebrations.
http://www.wiccantogether.com/profiles/blogs/heathenry-asatru-a-little-about-my-new-path Learning about the path of Asatru.
http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/Dispelling-the-Misconceptions-of-Aromatherapy-3345502.php Dispelling the misconceptions about Aromatherapy.
http://www.bradenton.com/2012/02/21/3889921/ilchi-lees-the-call-of-sedona.html “The Call of Sedona” becomes “NY Times” best-seller. More here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/21/4279119/ilchi-lees-the-call-of-sedona.html
http://www.euronews.net/2012/02/21/back-in-the-day-dalai-lamas-enthronement/ In 1940, a child became the current Dalai Lama.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2104772/Marrakech-city-breaks-Romance-riads-arresting-exoticism-Red-City.html?ito=feeds-newsxml A holiday in Marrakech.
http://www.reformer.com/ci_20007554?source=most_viewed Herbalist offers treatments for various ailments.
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2012/02/why_sex_is_not_spiritual.php An opinion on why sex is not spiritual.
http://shorewood.patch.com/articles/chakra-can-clear-your-funk A psychic and chakra reader tells us how to heal damaged energy.
http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=41957 Do you believe in the Mayan doomsday?
The spring equinox is on its way! Longer days a sign that spring is coming: http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/wooddale/newsnow/x1353884820/Longer-days-another-sign-that-spring-s-around-the-corner Also in New Zealand, the days are getting shorter as summer draws to a close: http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/days-getting-shorter-summer-heads-towards-closing-time/5/115598
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News for Pagans, Tues., 2-21-12
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.
Tuesday 2-21-12
Mardi Gras is today,
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news%2Flocal&id=8551352 Animal abuse, or witchcraft? Remains of several dogs found in a home, one gold-plated, along with books about the occult.
http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/witch-casting-call/ Witches wanted for a television documentary show.
https://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/pagan-cd-wins-award/ Pagan CD wins an award, on the “PNC”.
http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Earth-Care-as-Lenten-Practice-Rebecca-Davies-02-21-2012.html From a Christian viewpoint, stewardship of the Earth as a Lenten practice.
http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/Environmentalism_Greener_Than_Thou,201239432.aspx “Greener than thou” – is it hypocritical?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rev-malcolm-boyd/gay-spirituality-and-radical-faeries_b_1274822.html Gay spirituality and the Radical Faeries.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201202201517.html In Tanzania, a villager accused of witchcraft commits suicide.
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Whats-On-Leisure/Stage-and-Comedy/An-evening-of-clairvoyancy-in-Hertingfordbury-16022012.htm An evening of clairvoyancy in the UK.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/muslims-urged-refrain-witchcraft-243 From India, Muslim women urged to refrain from witchcraft.
http://www.cciwi.org/foodpantry A Wiccan church sponsors a food pantry.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/feb/20/dalailama-business-yorkshire-portillo-prescott-cram-portas?newsfeed=true The Dalai Lama gives advice to business leaders.
http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/towns/devizesheadlines/9541566.Vikings_take_over_museum_in_Devizes/ A presentation on Vikings at a museum in the UK.
http://www.squidoo.com/shango-for-witches An article about Shango, for Witches.
http://www.parcurileviitorului.com/elizabethan-witchcraft-superstitions Witchcraft superstitions of the Elizabethan era in England.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201202210750.html An article about a nine-year-old who was accused of witchcraft and tortured.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120219/TRAVEL/302190004/Tennessee-s-Ring-Fire-trail-brims-history-ghost-stories Ghost stories from historic TN.
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