Reflections on 2016: Life, Death, Netflix and Hope - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

I confess that although I did not write a great deal in this blog in 2016, there were certainly plenty of things going on in my life and in my world. It would be an easy way out to say that the events of this year simply rendered me speechless, and I doubt that there would be many who would argue with me on that. Personally, I hit many milestones and manifested a number of things I had been hoping to achieve. However, the harbingers of doom and despair came in the form of the deaths of many artists who influenced my life, and the lives of many others.

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בן שלמה Son of Solomon ابن سليمان

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Wiccadelphia — On January 12, the Free Library of Philadelphia...

On January 12, the Free Library of Philadelphia will be hosting Philadelphia: City of the Uncanny and the Arcane. Such a groovy name. The library will even have a special guest from the Philadelphia Obscura Society.

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Maggie Beaumont - Thankfulness and Regrets

We have much to be grateful for. Let us pay attention, wake up, and stay woke.

Source: Maggie Beaumont - Thankfulness and Regrets

http://tet-asw.org/2016/11/25/maggie-beaumont-thankfulness-and-regrets/

Upcoming Events | Yule: Rekindling our Inner Fires | Tenders of the Earth Temple

One spirit in the dark,
Like a candle waivers.
Many spirits joined as one,
Burn with the power of the blazing sun.
There is strength in community,
A circle empowering you and me.
The circle binds yet sets us free,
In the Goddess’ name, so mote it be.

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Wiccadelphia — Parade of Spirits, Liberty Lands

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] i just had a feeling that our new cover photo would be by Steven Schultz. (i wish brian wasn"t cut off by the profile photo though!) this is amazing.[/caption]

PARADE OF SPIRITS (formerly Krampuslauf Philadelphia) falls on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Starting spot is Liberty Lands Park. The tradition of it being a participatory event (rather than a spectator event) continues, so prepare to dress up as your favorite spirit from folklore, Wild Hunt character, traditional cryptic entity, etc., and join the Parade!

Source: Wiccadelphia — Parade of Spirits, Liberty Lands

http://tet-asw.org/2016/11/11/wiccadelphia-parade-of-spirits-liberty-lands/

Upcoming Events | Coming together as a community | Tenders of the Earth Temple

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="720"] [Event cover photo, “Flapping,” by Nic McPhee. Used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)][/caption]Many of us have been devesated by the outcome of the election. We at TET are sure many are grieveing. Please join us in our home, where we can offer safe space, to speak our minds, offer prayers and mutual support while committing ourselves to activley working future change.

November 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Source: Upcoming Events | Coming together as a community | Tenders of the Earth Temple

http://tet-asw.org/2016/11/09/upcoming-events-coming-together-as-a-community-tenders-of-the-earth-temple/

T. Thorn Coyle - "Reminder: our work remains the same."

T. Thorn Coyle. 11,312 likes · 6,792 talking about this. Make Magic. Love the World. Work for Justice. http://www.thorncoyle.com

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Going Viral on Samhain #WhatWitchesLookLike | The Wild Hunt

TWH — As the sun rose on Oct. 31 and the Halloween frenzy crested, a viral social media campaign appeared, generating hundreds of responses on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr ,and Twitter. Using hashtag #whatwitcheslooklike, people from around the world posted photographs of themselves wearing no religious ritual wear, costumes, or other atypical clothing for their personal lifestyle. The goal was to combat popular fictional witch stereotypes by demonstrating what real, modern Witches actually look like.

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Audience with the Ancestors

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#whatwitcheslooklike - Facebook Search

[caption id="attachment_1134" align="alignnone" width="714"] Byron Ballard[/caption]

I invite all of you who self-identify as Witches to post a picture of yourself today. Not in costume or ritual clothing. Just yourself, in the season of the witch. #whatwitcheslooklike Here I am in my kitchen. Next?

-- Byron Ballard

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Guest Column: Political Magick and the Spiritual Duty of Citizenship | The Wild Hunt

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="512"] Goddess Columbia [By Sean Shapiro / Wikimedia][/caption] 

[With only one week away from the final election day in the U.S., we invited Dr. Gwendolyn Reece, a Washington D.C. Witch and Priestess, to share her thoughts on the interplay between politics and magic. Through our guest writers, The Wild Hunt is able to offer perspectives and viewpoints beyond tha

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For Hallowe"en ... meet Scotland"s witches (From Herald Scotland)

THE real witches of Scotland don’t spend Halloween running around plastered in green make-up and fake blood, cackling as they fill their…

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Upcoming Events | Samhain: Quiet Reflection with our Ancestors | Tenders of the Earth Temple

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="720"] Photo "Magic Raven Samhain Altar 2013 - 6" by Wilhelmine [http://fork.cc/2dm3VHJ] used under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.[/caption]

We stand in the circle and each person invites a spirit to come through the gate and join us in our Samhain rite. A bell is rung after and a candle is lit after each invitation.

We raise energy through chant. We sit quietly and wait for messages from the ancestors. Tarot cards, runes and a scrying bowl have been placed on the alter for anyone who wishes to use them. At the appropriate time, anyone who wishes to speak will be permitted to do so.

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The Wild Hunt Fall Fund Drive 2016 | Indiegogo

Support the largest online news source for the global Pagan, Heathen, and polytheist communities.

Source: The Wild Hunt Fall Fund Drive 2016 | Indiegogo

Hecate and the Crossroads of Choice | The Path of She | The Agora | Patheos.com

“Time is running out.” Hecate says, “Be fearless. Choose love. By your choices, and those of your human kin, your destiny and that of your Earth home will be decided.”

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Building Pagan Temples and Infrastructures: Part One | The Wild Hunt

Building a Pagan temple or employing full time clergy may be easier, and more difficult,  than people think. It appears that if you have a core group of three to five devoted people willing to dedicate at least ten years of their life and to make monthly donations, your dreams of Pagan infrastructur

Source: Building Pagan Temples and Infrastructures: Part One | The Wild Hunt

Upcoming Events | Samhain: Quiet Reflection with our Ancestors | Tenders of the Earth Temple

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="720"] Photo "Magic Raven Samhain Altar 2013 - 6" by Wilhelmine [http://fork.cc/2dm3VHJ] used under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.[/caption]

We stand in the circle and each person invites a spirit to come through the gate and join us in our Samhain rite. A bell is rung after and a candle is lit after each invitation.

We raise energy through chant. We sit quietly and wait for messages from the ancestors. Tarot cards, runes and a scrying bowl have been placed on the alter for anyone who wishes to use them. At the appropriate time, anyone who wishes to speak will be permitted to do so.

Source: Upcoming Events | Samhain: Quiet Reflection with our Ancestors | Tenders of the Earth Temple