Secrecy in Spiritual/ Religious Practice Panel In some places and tmes it has been, and still is, dangerous to be openly pagan or witch, but sometimes secrecy adds mystery. We STILL don’t know what went on at the Elusinian Mysteries, that’s how powerful the prohibition against sharing was, although we know thousands … Continue reading →
Fireology: with Ariel Sirocco Fire has been an important part of all cultures andreligions, from pre-history to modern day, and was vital to thedevelopment of Civilization. With such a rich and wide landscape, arewe placing “the idea of fire” in its proper mental, esoteric, andritual framework? In this lecture, we’ll look at … Continue reading →
Although we have many needs in common, we don’t all need (or want) the same thing.The traditional (Christian) Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” often fails miserably in my experience. I have a great need for honesty, and many people feel that honesty should always … Continue reading →
Most cultures created images to enhance their practices- from voodoo dolls and ex votos to icons and idols, sacred images, from Michaelangelo painting the Systine Chapel to Inuit carving fetishes, people have used images to create tangible links to the intangible world. We will examine historical practices and modern pagan adaptations and … Continue reading →
Please join me and my guest Thor Halvorsen on the New Normal 8 pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 8-9 p.m. edt. The Archive will be here if you miss the live show: http://tobtr.com/s/10136601 We’re going to be talking about Mythology, what it is, what it’s for, and how calling something a myth … Continue reading →
