A Very Persistent Illusion: The Astrology of 2018 - Urania"s Well Astrology

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
~ Albert Einstein

Like most of you, I’ve been curious about where we are headed in 2018, so I’ve been poring over my ephemeris, calculating transits, and casting cardinal ingress and eclipse charts — three astrological methods of gaining insight into future events. This post will be long, but I’ll break out the more technical astrological details into separate paragraphs for the astrologers, so those of you who just want the conclusions can skip through.

The theme for this year is grounding and reality checks, with Earth and Water signs emphasized. A big part of the reality check will be much of humanity coming to an inescapable understanding and visceral awareness of how all life on Earth is intertwined and interdependent. Some will continue their efforts to deny that fact, even in the face of incontrovertible evidence, but eventually, the dams that hold back the onslaught of reality break.

Source: A Very Persistent Illusion: The Astrology of 2018 - Urania"s Well Astrology

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Announcing Tag Team Tarot!

Tarot classes being taught by Helena Domenic Art of @Chalice of Living Stars (https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaliceoflivingstars/) and Karen Bruhin of Tenders of the Earth Temple, two Assembly of the Sacred Wheel teachers and Tarot aficionados. You could say it was Tarot that created their friendship.

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Yule

Yule, (pronounced EWE-elle) is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs just a little higher and stays a little longer in the sky each day. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the year, the sun"s "rebirth" was celebrated with much joy. On this night, our ancestors celebrated the rebirth of the Oak King, the Sun King, the Giver of Life that warmed the frozen Earth. From this day forward, the days would become longer.

via Yule

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Book Study - Casting Sacred Space

The use of casting as a means of establishing sacred space is a common practice in Wiccan and Neopagan traditions. In fact it is widely considered the most important step in spiritual and magickal work. And yet few really know how to do it or do it well.

In Casting Sacred Space, Neopagan practitioner Ivo Dominguez, Jr., offers a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and rituals of casting, including:How to become grounded and centered before one beginsThe proper timing for casting and ritual workHow to open up one’s psychic senses to work with subtle energiesHow to set the stage for magickal work both internally and externallyProtection, symbols, and meditations for maintaining sacred spaceThe Circle, the Quarters, and other modes of casting sacred spaceQuartering, energy work, and many cross-practice connections including Qabala and chakras.

This is a practical, accessible handbook for the beginner with cross appeal to seasoned practitioners of ritual magick.

Source: Book Study - Casting Sacred Space

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Learning to Read Tarot

Dates: October 23 – November 13, 2017
Meets: M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 4 sessions
Hours: 8.00
Location: MALT Office, 6601 Greene St.
Instructor: Karen Bruhin
Fee: $49.00
Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads. Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while.

Register Now: Learning to Read Tarot

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2017 South Jersey Pagan Pride Day

SJPPD on 10/07/17- Workshop at 1:30 PM!

The Journey from Hod to Netzach: or how I came to Love the Tower Card, by Karen Bruhin

"There is a lot that happens magically when we truly initiate from one level of our practice to another. Our mundane lives get shaken up and stirred while we get more clarity in our actual spiritual/magickal practices, and the dance goes back and forth between the two. In this class we will take on quick over view of the Qabalistic spheres of Hod (Splendor), Netzach (Victory), the path between them (27), and the Tower card from the tarot, and how they relate to initiation."

Karen Bruhin is a 3rd degree initiate within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW),www.sacredwheel.org

) a Wiccan syncretic tradition. She is the High Priestess of Tenders of the Earth Temple (http://tet-asw.org/

) founded in 2011 and which based in NW Philadelphia. A practitioner of a variety of esoteric disciplines, Karen has been active in Wicca and the local Pagan community for the past 18 years. Additionally, Karen is the Captain of the Gryphons, a magical order within the ASW that is charged with the magical protection of the ASW. She offers ongoing classes through Mt. Airy Learning Tree and through the coven as well as co-coordinator for ritual at 2017 Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day. She has previously taught at Spring Magick, Autumn Magick, Philadelphia Pagan Pride and Free Spirit Gathering.

Source: 2017 South Jersey Pagan Pride Day

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Learning to Read Tarot

Dates: October 23 – November 13, 2017
Meets: M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 4 sessions
Hours: 8.00
Location: MALT Office, 6601 Greene St.
Instructor: Karen Bruhin
Fee: $49.00
Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads. Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while.

Register Now: Learning to Read Tarot

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Psyche and Eros

I spent last weekend with Psyche and Eros: hearing their story from Greek mythology; exploring the challenges, promises, jealousies and angers among the characters; ritually re-enacting the story before choruses of men and women, all under the guidance of Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki (pronounced ‘no-VEE-ski’), head of the Servants of the Light, an international non-denominational mystery school.

Source: Psyche and Eros

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Mabon: Spinning Down, Spiraling

Spinning Down, Spiraling
Through The Veil Of Night
Falling Through Hopes And Fears
Laughing Through The Tears
Spinning Down, Spiraling
To The Well Of Sight
God And Goddess Shine Within.

Source: Mabon: Spinning Down, Spiraling

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Weekend protests by Christian groups unite local Pagan communities | The Wild Hunt

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The weekend saw two unrelated Christian protests: one at a Pagan store in North Carolina and one at Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day.

Source: Weekend protests by Christian groups unite local Pagan communities | The Wild Hunt

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Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival 2017

Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival is an event to honor our beliefs and to share them with one another. Join us and enjoy guest speakers, book signings, drumming circles, pagan arts and crafts, workshops, tarot readings, great food, fine music and just plain old ways fun.

Admission is free, however we do ask for a donation of a non perishable food item for the Food Bank of Delaware.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DelmarvaPaganPrideFestival/ For More Details.

Source: Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival 2017

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Helena Domenic: Goddesses for Our Time

Please join me for the opening reception for my art exhibition, Goddesses for Our Time, featuring paintings of my friends posing as Goddesses needed in these difficult times.

Source: Helena Domenic: Goddesses for Our Time

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Helena Domenic: Goddesses for Our Time

Please join me for the opening reception for my art exhibition, Goddesses for Our Time, featuring paintings of my friends posing as Goddesses needed in these difficult times.

Source: Helena Domenic: Goddesses for Our Time

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Book Study - Casting Sacred Space

The use of casting as a means of establishing sacred space is a common practice in Wiccan and Neopagan traditions. In fact it is widely considered the most important step in spiritual and magickal work. And yet few really know how to do it or do it well.

In Casting Sacred Space, Neopagan practitioner Ivo Dominguez, Jr., offers a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and rituals of casting, including:How to become grounded and centered before one beginsThe proper timing for casting and ritual workHow to open up one’s psychic senses to work with subtle energiesHow to set the stage for magickal work both internally and externallyProtection, symbols, and meditations for maintaining sacred spaceThe Circle, the Quarters, and other modes of casting sacred spaceQuartering, energy work, and many cross-practice connections including Qabala and chakras.

This is a practical, accessible handbook for the beginner with cross appeal to seasoned practitioners of ritual magick.

Source: Book Study - Casting Sacred Space

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Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival

We are delighted to announce that Byron Ballard will be our featured speaker for DPPF 2017.
photo by Machaela Treadway — with Byron Ballard.

Source: Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival

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Michael Smith Teaching ASW Ethics

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Female Surrealists and Decadents and Symbolists – Coreopsis – Helena Domenic

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] In the gorgeous Processional with Light Bringer, a cast sculpture of cast bronze and silver from 2005, this work represents the night sea journey.[/caption]

Abstract

This paper looks at the lives and works of Female Surrealists and Symbolists living in the Twentieth and Twenty-first centuries, and considers the ways in which Surrealism has empowered them as women and painters and sculptors.

Source: Female Surrealists and Decadents and Symbolists – Coreopsis

Helena Domenic is an Associate Professor of Art History and Fine Art at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. She teaches various courses on African Art and art history as well as several studio courses in drawing and painting. Helena holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, and an MA in Art Education from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Helena is also an Elder in the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, and has lectured at numerous venues throughout the country, including Pantheacon, Sacred Space, Free Spirit Gathering, Ecumenicon, and many others. She is also an accomplished professional artist and has shown her artwork at a variety of galleries in the United States and abroad, in addition to having published a Tarot deck and book, The Fellowship of the Fool. Helena’s artwork may be viewed at http://www.mythandwonder.com.

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Lovely Morning at Our Annual Retreat at Seelie Court

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Mt. Airy Day!

All set up for Mt. Airy Day! Come down and say hello!!

A post shared by Bob Bruhin (@bobbruhin) on May 6, 2017 at 6:53am PDT

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Tenders at the 47th Annual Mt. Airy Day

Just a quick note to tell our friends we will have a booth at Mt. Airy Day (Saturday, May 6). Come on out and say hello!!

Source: Home - The 47th Annual Mt. Airy Day

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Learning to Read Tarot

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Dates:	May 3-24, 2017
Meets:	W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 4 sessions
Hours:	8.00
Location:	MALT Office, 6601 Greene St.
Instructor:	Karen Bruhin
Fee:	$49.00

Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads. Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while.

Enroll: Learning to Read Tarot

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Second Annual Beltane Heart Labyrinth

I listen to my heart and honor its connection to the hearts of others.
I allow love to fill me up and guide me in all of my actions.
I gracefully move to the rhythm of life.

Source: Second Annual Beltane Heart Labyrinth

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Learning to Read Tarot

[caption id="attachment_1303" align="alignnone" width="720"] Karen Bruhin[/caption]

 

Dates:	May 3-24, 2017
Meets:	W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 4 sessions
Hours:	8.00
Location:	MALT Office, 6601 Greene St.
Instructor:	Karen Bruhin
Fee:	$49.00

Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads. Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while.

Enroll: Learning to Read Tarot

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Test Post from Tenders of the Earth Temple

Test Post from Tenders of the Earth Temple
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Book Study - Casting Sacred Space

The use of casting as a means of establishing sacred space is a common practice in Wiccan and Neopagan traditions. In fact it is widely considered the most important step in spiritual and magickal work. And yet few really know how to do it or do it well.

In Casting Sacred Space, Neopagan practitioner Ivo Dominguez, Jr., offers a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and rituals of casting, including:How to become grounded and centered before one beginsThe proper timing for casting and ritual workHow to open up one’s psychic senses to work with subtle energiesHow to set the stage for magickal work both internally and externallyProtection, symbols, and meditations for maintaining sacred spaceThe Circle, the Quarters, and other modes of casting sacred spaceQuartering, energy work, and many cross-practice connections including Qabala and chakras.

This is a practical, accessible handbook for the beginner with cross appeal to seasoned practitioners of ritual magick.

Source: Book Study - Casting Sacred Space

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Urban Earthwitch: Urban Animist

Cincinnati Fire Escape, by Derek Jensen (Tysto). CC 2.0 License.

Feeling connected to nature in the city isn’t impossible. It’s as simple as stepping outside and allowing your instincts to take over. In most people’s workaday worlds they fail to feel this critical connection. They spend mere seconds outdoors, rushing from the front door to the car with their purse handle between their teeth while they wrestle with outerwear, carefully shifting the commuter mug from one hand to the other, dropping keys on the ground, picking up the keys, deactivating the car alarm …

Source: Urban Earthwitch: Urban Animist

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Second Annual Beltane Heart Labyrinth

I listen to my heart and honor its connection to the hearts of others.
I allow love to fill me up and guide me in all of my actions.
I gracefully move to the rhythm of life.

Source: Second Annual Beltane Heart Labyrinth

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ASW Spring Magick and Ritual for the Stag God, Cernnunos

Spring Magick is an annual fundraiser event for The New Alexandrian Library project of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. It is a day-long intensive of Workshops and culminates with the ASW’s most beloved ritual Honoring the Stag God, Cernunnos.

Teachers are Elders and Initiates of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition:

Helena Domenic, Elder
Michael Smith, Elder
Robin Fennelly, HPs
Darleen Aragon, 3rd Degree Initiate
Sidhe Dances, Initiate
Megan Moore, Drum Circle Facilitator

Workshops include:

Wheels Within Wheels, Using Divination Tools to Sharpen Your Psychic Skills, Opening to the Anima Mundi-Workshop and Ritual, Grounding and Centering-The Techniques, How Do I know If Deity Is Calling Me?, Preparing the Ground Drum Circle and more.

The Ritual:

The Ritual for the Stag God Cernunnos concludes the day’s events as we join in celebration and listen to the words of the God, dance in honor of our connection to the animal kingdom and experience the life and potency of the Natural world.

FEE: $65
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

What to Bring:
Note taking supplies
Water and Snack, if needed
Ritual Garb (if you own)

Lunch is on your own. You may bring a bagged lunch to eat outside or enjoy at one of the many restaurants in the area.

The NAL store will be open during this event with unique gifts, books and magickal supplies for sale. All proceeds go to The New Alexandrian Library project.

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register:
http://sacredwheel.org/upcoming-events.html

For more information about the New Alexandrian Libray:
http://www.newalexandrianlibrary.com/

Visit The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Assembly-of-the-Sacred-Wheel-205899609473584/

Tickets: Upcoming ASW Events | The Assembly Of The Sacred Wheel

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Welcome The Spring! | The Assembly Of The Sacred Wheel

Source: Welcome The Spring! | The Assembly Of The Sacred Wheel

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ASW Spring Magick and Ritual for the Stag God, Cernnunos

Spring Magick is an annual fundraiser event for The New Alexandrian Library project of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. It is a day-long intensive of Workshops and culminates with the ASW’s most beloved ritual Honoring the Stag God, Cernunnos.

Teachers are Elders and Initiates of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition:

Helena Domenic, Elder
Michael Smith, Elder
Robin Fennelly, HPs
Darleen Aragon, 3rd Degree Initiate
Sidhe Dances, Initiate
Megan Moore, Drum Circle Facilitator

Workshops include:

Wheels Within Wheels, Using Divination Tools to Sharpen Your Psychic Skills, Opening to the Anima Mundi-Workshop and Ritual, Grounding and Centering-The Techniques, How Do I know If Deity Is Calling Me?, Preparing the Ground Drum Circle and more.

The Ritual:

The Ritual for the Stag God Cernunnos concludes the day’s events as we join in celebration and listen to the words of the God, dance in honor of our connection to the animal kingdom and experience the life and potency of the Natural world.

FEE: $65
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

What to Bring:
Note taking supplies
Water and Snack, if needed
Ritual Garb (if you own)

Lunch is on your own. You may bring a bagged lunch to eat outside or enjoy at one of the many restaurants in the area.

The NAL store will be open during this event with unique gifts, books and magickal supplies for sale. All proceeds go to The New Alexandrian Library project.

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register:
http://sacredwheel.org/upcoming-events.html

For more information about the New Alexandrian Libray:
http://www.newalexandrianlibrary.com/

Visit The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Assembly-of-the-Sacred-Wheel-205899609473584/

Tickets: Upcoming ASW Events | The Assembly Of The Sacred Wheel

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Open The Door Softly - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

Over the last several years, I have noticed more people expressing that they are encountering a thinning of the veils, openings between the worlds, crossings to and from the neighboring realms, and so on. These reports have been increasing in number and the intervals between reports have been decreasing. Significantly, these encounters and observations are less linked to the times and places that are traditionally thought of as naturally liminal or during the times in the changes of the seasons of the Sun and Moon when these passages are expected. I have read and heard a variety of suggestions to explain this phenomenon, and many of them are reasonable and plausible. I’d like to propose that there is also a slow and steady shift in the Astrological tides that is also one of the root causes of this change. There will be just enough Astrology in this post to offer an explanation without bogging down in a lesson in Astrology.

Source: Open The Door Softly - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

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Ostara: Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring

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Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring.
Passion In The Greening Leaf
Joy In The Rising Day.
Passion Neath The Glowing Moon
Come Swelling Tides Of Spring.
Fill Me with The Promise Of Green.
-- Ivo Dominguez, Jr

Please join us in our annual blessing of the spring plants and herbs. We will energize the plants with our hopes/dreams and nuture them through the summer through their fruition. By Lammas time when we wll harvest those herbs and, take them and their energies back into ourselves. We will gather at 1pm with ritual at 1:15pm. Robes are encouraged but not required.

Source: Ostara: Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring

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Ostara: Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring

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Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring.
Passion In The Greening Leaf
Joy In The Rising Day.
Passion Neath The Glowing Moon
Come Swelling Tides Of Spring.
Fill Me with The Promise Of Green.
-- Ivo Dominguez, Jr

Please join us in our annual blessing of the spring plants and herbs. We will energize the plants with our hopes/dreams and nuture them through the summer through their fruition. By Lammas time when we wll harvest those herbs and, take them and their energies back into ourselves. We will gather at 1pm with ritual at 1:15pm. Robes are encouraged but not required.

Source: Ostara: Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring

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Wiccadelphia — A Weekend Intensive With Christopher Penczak

The Gifts of the Goddess: The Thirteen Powers of the Witch
Weekend Intensive (Event is limited to 50 participants)

Together we shall explore the classic thirteen powers of blessings & cursing, bringing forth beauty, understanding secret signs, communing with animals, banishing, healing, love, good fortune, spirit communication, revealing treasure, weather magick, transformation and hearing the Voice of the Wind, in both traditional and modern contexts. Learn valuable insights on how to work each of the powers through magickal theory, ritual and psychic practice. Share in visionary magickal encounters with the spirits to catalyze these talents within the Witch Soul. Forge the Crown of Humility, the thirteen pointed Witches Crown within your soul.

Details
Seminar Fee - $150.00* (includes a catered lunch each day)
*Non-refundable deposit of $25 is required to hold your space - complete/final payment is due by 5/20/17.
Seminar Time: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday

To reserve your spot: please email the following information to grailofthebirchmoon@gmail.com

Name:
Coven/Tradition/Path, where applicable:
Payment Method: (Check or PayPal - Please use the above email for PayPal Payments)
Food Restrictions: (Vegan, Vegetarian - etc) and any other food Allergy information we should be aware of.

Location: Sheraton Wilmington South, (302) 328-6200
365 Airport Hotel, New Castle DE 19720

A block of rooms is being held under the name of "Grail of the Birch Moon" on a first come, first serve basis. Contact the hotel directly for reservations and location information.

If you have any other questions, please contact us at: Grailofthebirchmoon@gmail.com

Christopher Penczak is an author, teacher, and healing practitioner. Rooted firmly in the traditions of modern Witchcraft, he draws from the timeless wisdom of many cultures in the creation of new techniques and traditions.

Christopher is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning six-volume Temple of Witchcraft series (Llewellyn) and the Three Rays of Witchcraft (Copper Cauldron Publishing).
Christopher is a co-founder of the Temple of Witchcraft tradition and not-for-profit religious organization, and teaches and travels extensively teaching Witchcraft. www.christopherpenczak.com and www.templeofwitchcraft.org

Source: Wiccadelphia — A Weekend Intensive With Christopher Penczak

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Cycles and Oppression

More of my companions are deeply engaged than I’ve seen in decades. More actual work is being done to reduce racism, ageism, sexism, ableism, and what I have to call religionism.

Source: Cycles and Oppression

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“The Nature Of The Divine” and “Company Of The Great Ones" with Michael Smith

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A benefit for the New Alexandrian Library.

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Class “The Nature Of The Divine” (2 hrs)

Much is said, written, discussed, and frankly, avoided concerning the Divine nature and humans’ relationships to Them. In this class we will examine one system of relating the various God and Goddess forms, the Divine Nature that enlivens them, and how we relate to Them. We will explore both practical questions, such as ‘when I hear the voice of the Goddess in my mind, how does She do that?’ and highly metaphysical questions, such as ‘Who do the Gods and Goddess worship?’

Ritual “Company Of The Great Ones” (1 hr)

In this ritual we will anchor the presences of six Great Ones using two triads: Maiden, Mother, & Crone and Youth, Father, & Sage. After calling them to our circle, we will honor their places in our lives. Then we will listen with our souls for whatever we must hear. We will end with an offering of thanks. Note: This ritual is not for the faint of heart or those that are ungrounded.

Michael Smith, Gwydion Stormcrow, has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989. He has been active in the pagan community since 1993 when he became a member of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is an Elder of the ASW and and formally served as High Priest of Coven of the Rowan Star, a coven in that Tradition. He is also involved with the Tradition"s New Alexandrian Library. (Read more...)

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Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him

Please gather at 7:30 with the ritual beginnging promptly @ 8. This will take place in our home for the initial binding. This binding spell is open source, and has been modified for the way we work.

We ask that if you have ritual robes, please waer them, if not that is ok. Please also bring some food to share and ground with post ritual.

Source: Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him

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President Trump attracts magical ire | The Wild Hunt

Hurling curses at the so-called leader of the free world does raise ethical questions separate from the political ones. As noted previously, adherents to the threefold law of return and similar edicts are mindful that what they work will revisit them in turn. The Wiccan Rede, “an it harm none do as you will,” also stands as warning against working negative magic.

That doesn’t sit well for people who agree with Witch and shaman Mat Auryn, who last month wrote, “As we continue down on our path, many of us start seeing the flaw of fulfilling the Rede as we meditate upon it. The act of existence is harmful by nature. The act of eating kills something, regardless of our dietary choices. The body itself tends to be constantly breaking down and destroying life as it exists.”

To help place the ethical issues in context, we turned to Ivo Dominguez, Jr., who has written a number of books on the practice of magic.

Source: President Trump attracts magical ire | The Wild Hunt

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Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him

Please gather at 7:30 with the ritual beginnging promptly @ 8. This will take place in our home for the initial binding. This binding spell is open source, and has been modified for the way we work.

We ask that if you have ritual robes, please waer them, if not that is ok. Please also bring some food to share and ground with post ritual.

Source: Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him

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“The Nature Of The Divine” and “Company Of The Great Ones" with Michael Smith

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A benefit for the New Alexandrian Library.

[wpeevent id="1190"]

Class “The Nature Of The Divine” (2 hrs)

Much is said, written, discussed, and frankly, avoided concerning the Divine nature and humans’ relationships to Them. In this class we will examine one system of relating the various God and Goddess forms, the Divine Nature that enlivens them, and how we relate to Them. We will explore both practical questions, such as ‘when I hear the voice of the Goddess in my mind, how does She do that?’ and highly metaphysical questions, such as ‘Who do the Gods and Goddess worship?’

Ritual “Company Of The Great Ones” (1 hr)

In this ritual we will anchor the presences of six Great Ones using two triads: Maiden, Mother, & Crone and Youth, Father, & Sage. After calling them to our circle, we will honor their places in our lives. Then we will listen with our souls for whatever we must hear. We will end with an offering of thanks. Note: This ritual is not for the faint of heart or those that are ungrounded.

Michael Smith, Gwydion Stormcrow, has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989. He has been active in the pagan community since 1993 when he became a member of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is an Elder of the ASW and and formally served as High Priest of Coven of the Rowan Star, a coven in that Tradition. He is also involved with the Tradition"s New Alexandrian Library. (Read more...)

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Tales of a Shamanic Healer: A new Mythic Story, to bring hope & guidance

During the Soul Retrieval training last month, a student was gifted with an amazing story. A newly-formed myth, from beginning to end, came through in a Journey for him. It was incredible to witness, and reminded me of the importance of doing Sacred Work, and training others to be healers.

It will soon be part of a fantastic book, but here is the Myth (reproduced here with permission). I hope that it brings all readers a sense of wonder, magic, and healing in these dark times.

Source: Tales of a Shamanic Healer: A new Mythic Story, to bring hope & guidance

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May the Peace of the Goddess Be Upon You: A Goddess for These Times - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

The Goddess I have decided to discuss this week is the Roman Goddess Pax. As you can see in my contemporary rendering of her, she is often depicted with an olive branch, a cornucopia (peace brings abundance), and a dove. In this time of fear and panic, we especially need her now to remind us that even if the world around us is filled with hate and rage, we can look within for peace, and we have someone upon whom we can call for that peace.

Source: May the Peace of the Goddess Be Upon You: A Goddess for These Times - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

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“The Nature Of The Divine” and “Company Of The Great Ones" with Michael Smith

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A benefit for the New Alexandrian Library.

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Class “The Nature Of The Divine” (2 hrs)

Much is said, written, discussed, and frankly, avoided concerning the Divine nature and humans’ relationships to Them. In this class we will examine one system of relating the various God and Goddess forms, the Divine Nature that enlivens them, and how we relate to Them. We will explore both practical questions, such as ‘when I hear the voice of the Goddess in my mind, how does She do that?’ and highly metaphysical questions, such as ‘Who do the Gods and Goddess worship?’

Ritual “Company Of The Great Ones” (1 hr)

In this ritual we will anchor the presences of six Great Ones using two triads: Maiden, Mother, & Crone and Youth, Father, & Sage. After calling them to our circle, we will honor their places in our lives. Then we will listen with our souls for whatever we must hear. We will end with an offering of thanks. Note: This ritual is not for the faint of heart or those that are ungrounded.

Michael Smith, Gwydion Stormcrow, has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989. He has been active in the pagan community since 1993 when he became a member of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is an Elder of the ASW and and formally served as High Priest of Coven of the Rowan Star, a coven in that Tradition. He is also involved with the Tradition"s New Alexandrian Library. (Read more...)

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I"ll Tell You - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

It is a fairly common custom for Traditions and Schools to have materials that are oathbound, teachings or practices that can only be shared with members or initiates. I have friends that are old school Witches, or Masons, or one of any number of systems that can eloquently explain why they have oathbound materials. I will not speak for them, and I honor their right to follow their ways. The Tradition of which I am a member, the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, does not have any teachings or practices that are oathbound, in fact it is more accurate to say that we are openbound. It is not my intention in this post to assert that oathbound, openbound, or any other approach is better than the other. What constitutes better is a matter of your perspectives, values, the purpose of your system, and the nature of your goals. What I’d like to offer here is information on how we manage boundaries for our lore and practices. The Assembly has been around since 1984 and we are 13 covens with a 14th in the process of formation.

Source: I"ll Tell You - PaganSquare - PaganSquare - Join the conversation!

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“The Nature Of The Divine” and “Company Of The Great Ones" with Michael Smith

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A benefit for the New Alexandrian Library.

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Class “The Nature Of The Divine” (2 hrs)

Much is said, written, discussed, and frankly, avoided concerning the Divine nature and humans’ relationships to Them. In this class we will examine one system of relating the various God and Goddess forms, the Divine Nature that enlivens them, and how we relate to Them. We will explore both practical questions, such as ‘when I hear the voice of the Goddess in my mind, how does She do that?’ and highly metaphysical questions, such as ‘Who do the Gods and Goddess worship?’

Ritual “Company Of The Great Ones” (1 hr)

In this ritual we will anchor the presences of six Great Ones using two triads: Maiden, Mother, & Crone and Youth, Father, & Sage. After calling them to our circle, we will honor their places in our lives. Then we will listen with our souls for whatever we must hear. We will end with an offering of thanks. Note: This ritual is not for the faint of heart or those that are ungrounded.

Michael Smith, Gwydion Stormcrow, has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989. He has been active in the pagan community since 1993 when he became a member of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is an Elder of the ASW and and formally served as High Priest of Coven of the Rowan Star, a coven in that Tradition. He is also involved with the Tradition"s New Alexandrian Library. (Read more...)

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Chant Albums From The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel

The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel’s chant albums were created with the intention that the chants be simple, powerful, and easily performed by individuals and ritual groups. They are mostly a cappella with some percussion and an occasional instrument to ease there use in covens, circles, groves, etc. Most of the chants do not require a wide singing range and the harmonies, while pretty, are not necessary.

Source: Chant Albums From The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel

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ASW Spring Magick and Ritual for the Stag God, Cernnunos

Spring Magick is an annual fundraiser event for The New Alexandrian Library project of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. It is a day-long intensive of Workshops and culminates with the ASW’s most beloved ritual Honoring the Stag God, Cernunnos.

Teachers are Elders and Initiates of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition:

Helena Domenic, Elder
Michael Smith, Elder
Robin Fennelly, HPs
Darleen Aragon, 3rd Degree Initiate
Sidhe Dances, Initiate
Megan Moore, Drum Circle Facilitator

Workshops include:

Wheels Within Wheels, Using Divination Tools to Sharpen Your Psychic Skills, Opening to the Anima Mundi-Workshop and Ritual, Grounding and Centering-The Techniques, How Do I know If Deity Is Calling Me?, Preparing the Ground Drum Circle and more.

The Ritual:

The Ritual for the Stag God Cernunnos concludes the day’s events as we join in celebration and listen to the words of the God, dance in honor of our connection to the animal kingdom and experience the life and potency of the Natural world.

FEE: $65
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

What to Bring:
Note taking supplies
Water and Snack, if needed
Ritual Garb (if you own)

Lunch is on your own. You may bring a bagged lunch to eat outside or enjoy at one of the many restaurants in the area.

The NAL store will be open during this event with unique gifts, books and magickal supplies for sale. All proceeds go to The New Alexandrian Library project.

Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register:
http://sacredwheel.org/upcoming-events.html

For more information about the New Alexandrian Libray:
http://www.newalexandrianlibrary.com/

Visit The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Assembly-of-the-Sacred-Wheel-205899609473584/

Tickets: Upcoming ASW Events | The Assembly Of The Sacred Wheel

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“The Nature Of The Divine” and “Company Of The Great Ones" with Michael Smith

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A benefit for the New Alexandrian Library.

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Class “The Nature Of The Divine” (2 hrs)

Much is said, written, discussed, and frankly, avoided concerning the Divine nature and humans’ relationships to Them. In this class we will examine one system of relating the various God and Goddess forms, the Divine Nature that enlivens them, and how we relate to Them. We will explore both practical questions, such as ‘when I hear the voice of the Goddess in my mind, how does She do that?’ and highly metaphysical questions, such as ‘Who do the Gods and Goddess worship?’

Ritual “Company Of The Great Ones” (1 hr)

In this ritual we will anchor the presences of six Great Ones using two triads: Maiden, Mother, & Crone and Youth, Father, & Sage. After calling them to our circle, we will honor their places in our lives. Then we will listen with our souls for whatever we must hear. We will end with an offering of thanks. Note: This ritual is not for the faint of heart or those that are ungrounded.

Michael Smith, Gwydion Stormcrow, has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989. He has been active in the pagan community since 1993 when he became a member of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is an Elder of the ASW and and formally served as High Priest of Coven of the Rowan Star, a coven in that Tradition. He is also involved with the Tradition"s New Alexandrian Library. (Read more...)

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Truth, Love, Justice: #J20 lifting up and shining out | BrightFlame"s Writing

Rooted together, we crack through the sticky, life-sucking, harmful energies to grow, to shine, to use our gifts to heal the earth and her people! So it is now!

Source: Truth, Love, Justice: #J20 lifting up and shining out | BrightFlame"s Writing

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Wiccadelphia — Student Spotlight with Maya Arthur | Penn Current

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WITCHING HOUR: Along with her friend Kenna O’Rourke, Arthur is the co-host of the iTunes podcast “Witching Hour,” in which they discuss contemporary witches in modern times, the idea of a witch, what witches mean for femininity and womanhood, and how witches are portrayed in pop culture. “We watch really old ’80s movies about witches, like ‘Teen Witch,’ and talk about that, or a H. P. Lovecraft short story about a witch,” she says.

Source: Wiccadelphia — Student Spotlight with Maya Arthur | Penn Current

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Protection & Reversal Magick - At Mt. Airy Learning Tree

February 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Discuss Hoodoo and classic folk remedies to cleanse the self or the home. Learn how to cleanse your house on both an energetic level as well as a mundane level using crystals, floor washes and other methods.

Tickets: Mt. Airy Learning Tree

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“The Nature Of The Divine” and “Company Of The Great Ones" with Michael Smith

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A benefit for the New Alexandrian Library.

[wpeevent id="1190"]

Class “The Nature Of The Divine” (2 hrs)

Much is said, written, discussed, and frankly, avoided concerning the Divine nature and humans’ relationships to Them. In this class we will examine one system of relating the various God and Goddess forms, the Divine Nature that enlivens them, and how we relate to Them. We will explore both practical questions, such as ‘when I hear the voice of the Goddess in my mind, how does She do that?’ and highly metaphysical questions, such as ‘Who do the Gods and Goddess worship?’

Ritual “Company Of The Great Ones” (1 hr)

In this ritual we will anchor the presences of six Great Ones using two triads: Maiden, Mother, & Crone and Youth, Father, & Sage. After calling them to our circle, we will honor their places in our lives. Then we will listen with our souls for whatever we must hear. We will end with an offering of thanks. Note: This ritual is not for the faint of heart or those that are ungrounded.

Michael Smith, Gwydion Stormcrow, has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989. He has been active in the pagan community since 1993 when he became a member of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is an Elder of the ASW and and formally served as High Priest of Coven of the Rowan Star, a coven in that Tradition. He is also involved with the Tradition"s New Alexandrian Library. (Read more...)

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Couldn"t make it to the big ritual that had been planned for today due to lousy roads near me. Bob has a miserable cold and didn"t want to share it, so we improvised and participated from afar.

I truly missed being with my Circle of Capricorn sisters and brothers.

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