Russian pagans from ancient cult greet solstice - The Associated PressJuly 6th, 2009
Kneadful-Things Launches Online Wiccan Supply Store (PR.com)July 5th, 2009
Kneadful-Things has recently launched their brand new, high quality designed website to further provide the products and services that the Wiccan and Pagan community need to practice their craft. [PR.com - February 01, 2009]
Russian pagans from ancient cult greet solstice - The Associated PressJuly 5th, 2009
Paganism in Modern RussiaJuly 5th, 2009
We spend a lot of time here discussing activities related to Pagans in the English-speaking world, and it's sometimes easy to overlook the fact that there are Pagans and Wiccans all over the globe. Newsday has an interesting article reminding us of that, in which they interview several members of a Russian Pagan group.
Paganism has faced a lot of obstacles in Russia, no small thanks to the Orthodox church, which regularly denounces practices that are based in ancient Slavic tradition. In addition, some Pagans have been linked to right-wing extremist groups, and so mainstream society tends to see them as controversial. At any rate, it's an interesting peek at a small group of people who gathered near Maloyaroslavets to celebrate the summer solstice. The ritual, which was a fertility celebration known as Ivan Kupala, focused on "self-purification, unity with forces of nature and the honoring of the Sun god." Follow Pagan/Wiccan on Twitter or Join Me On Facebook! July 7: Celebrate the Blessing MoonJuly 5th, 2009
Tuesday is the date of this month's full moon, and it's the one we know as the Blessing Moon. In addition to being the perfect time to take inventory of the good things you have in your life, use this moon phase for magical workings related to dreams and divination. It's also called the Meadow Moon, so go for a stroll in your favorite fields, smell fresh flowers as you walk in the night, and just enjoy the chance to be outside!
Colors correspondences for this month include green and silver, gemstones are opals, pearls, and moonstones. July's moon is associated with the deities Venus and Cerridwen, as well as Lugh, whose day comes up in just a few weeks. Find a way to celebrate the watery magic of this month's cycle -- maybe hold your Esbat celebration at the beach!
Follow Pagan/Wiccan on Twitter or Join Me On Facebook! New show - Jade Sol Luna’s Night RitualJuly 5th, 2009 Who
the heck is this handsome devil and why the fork should you care?Long-time PRN listeners might recognize the name Jade Sol Luna from his own dark ambient music and chant releases that have been aired on the Pagan Radio Network. Examples here: PRN Amazon Store He is also the author of "Hecate: Death, Transition and Spiritual Mastery" and other books on subjects such as dark spirituality and left-hand-path mysticism. I am happy to report that Jade has partnered with PRN for a new dark ambient music show called "Jade Sol Luna's Night Ritual" which will premier Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 8:00PM. Moon Phases in MagicJuly 4th, 2009
The moon cycles are an excellent tool in timing your magic spells to increase their effectiveness. Learn the best times to perform magic according to the moon's phases.
Faith calendar - News-Leader.comJuly 4th, 2009
Faith calendar (The Springfield News-Leader)July 4th, 2009
Asalha Puja Day (Buddhist) Tuesday
Happy Independence Day!July 4th, 2009
It's July 4th, and those of us who live in the U.S. are marking a day that commemorates our country's independence. While we still have a long way to go, there are so many freedoms we are guaranteed here that people in other countries can only dream of. We have the right to worship as we choose, or not at all. We are allowed to criticize our government loudly and frequently, without fear of punishment. Do we have room for improvement? Absolutely, but on the whole, we're pretty darn lucky.
As I'm sitting here getting ready to toss some burgers on the grill and snarf down a pile of fresh strawberries, I can't help but think of all the people who are unable to be at home with their loved ones today. I am imagining a group of soldiers stationed in a desert on the other side of the world. I am picturing the E.R. nurses, the police officers, the firefighters, the paramedics who are on shift today, working so that the rest of us can stay safe. As you light your sparklers this evening, and bite into your corncobs, send up a small prayer of thanks to those folks, the ones who are away from home today. On that note, I offer this simple blessing for today: A Prayer for Unity. Happy 4th of July, everyone. Follow Pagan/Wiccan on Twitter or Join Me On Facebook!
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