Monday, 5-7-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An interfaith memorial service for Pagan author, elder, and priestess, De-Anna Alba, also known as Wendy White, will be held his coming Saturday, May 12, 2012 in California.

De-Anna was one of Circle Sanctuary’s first priestesses and was Circle Sanctuary’s first church secretary. She assisted Circle Sanctuary senior minister Selena Fox with publications, events, music, networking, and other endeavors. De-Anna was part of the Pagan Spirit Gathering during its formative years. Selena Fox will give her eulogy and will be among the officiants at De-Anna’s interfaith memorial service this Saturday. Selena also will be among the officiants at De-Anna’s Pagan memorial service and cremains interment at Circle Cemetery in Wisconsin on July 21.

De-Anna’s interfaith memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday at the Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal), 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, California.

ATTEND: Interested in attending De-Anna’s Memorial? If you have not already done so, please RSVP De-Anna’s partner Lea Pierce right away if you wish to attend the service: lea@leapierce.com.

Directions to the service can be found at www.incarnation-sr.org.

SHARE MEMORIES: Please leave memories, tributes, and other sharings about De-Anna, her life, work, and legacy on her In Memoriam page: www.circlesanctuary.org/memoriam/de-anna_alba.htm.

In Memoriam: De-Anna Alba (1952-2012): Memorial Service on Saturday, May 12

An interfaith memorial service for Pagan author, elder, and priestess, De-Anna Alba, also known as Wendy White, will be held his coming Saturday, May 12, 2012 in California.

De-Anna was one of Circle Sanctuary’s first priestesses and was Circle Sanctuary’s first church secretary. She assisted Circle Sanctuary senior minister Selena Fox with publications, events, music, networking, and other endeavors. De-Anna was part of the Pagan Spirit Gathering during its formative years. Selena Fox will give her eulogy and will be among the officiants at De-Anna’s interfaith memorial service this Saturday. Selena also will be among the officiants at De-Anna’s Pagan memorial service and cremains interment at Circle Cemetery in Wisconsin on July 21.

De-Anna’s interfaith memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday at the Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal), 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, California.

ATTEND: Interested in attending De-Anna’s Memorial? If you have not already done so, please RSVP De-Anna’s partner Lea Pierce right away if you wish to attend the service: lea@leapierce.com.

Directions to the service can be found at www.incarnation-sr.org.

SHARE MEMORIES: Please leave memories, tributes, and other sharings about De-Anna, her life, work, and legacy on her In Memoriam page: www.circlesanctuary.org/memoriam/de-anna_alba.htm.

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Friday, 4-27-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday 4-25-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, 4-24-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, 4-23-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 4-22-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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