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2011-01-30T15:35:00.000-06:00

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Dear NaturalNews readers,

It's absolutely shocking news: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has publicly admitted it is responsible for the mass poisoning of tens of millions of birds over the last several years.

It's all part of the USDA's program called "Bye Bye Blackbird," and we even have the USDA's spreadsheet where they document how many millions of birds (and other animals) they've poisoned to death.

This is not a hoax. It's a sick story of government use of taxpayer funds to kill the wildlife:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031076_USDA_bird_deaths.html

Here I document the number of animals the USDA is actually killing, based on their own reports:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031084_bird_deaths_holocaust.html

There's even a video that explains the USDA's involvement in a recent mass bird die-off near the border of Nebraska:
http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=191572F79E8B2C64705B4AB182AF54F9

On the good news side of things today, research shows that avocados contain a "good fat" that can help boost levels of "good cholesterol"
http://www.naturalnews.com/031081_avocados_good_cholesterol.html

And here are some natural recipes to keep your skin hydrated during the winter:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031080_healthy_skin_recipes.html

It's true: flu shots cause seizures, and the FDA is now investigating a new round of seizures from this year's flu shot for infants:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031075_vaccines_seizures.html

Finally, it turns out that the use of pesticides has created mutant bed bugs that now inhabit mattresses and pillows all across America:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031083_bed_bugs_pesticides.html

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Today's Feature Stories:

U.S. government commits avian holocaust with mass poisoning of millions of birds
(NaturalNews) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is engaged in what can only be called an avian holocaust through its Bye Bye Blackbird program that has poisoned tens of millions of birds over the last decade. The USDA even...

Pesticides give rise to mutant bed bugs
(NaturalNews) Bedbugs are coming back with a vengeance, and a new study out of Ohio State University says that pesticides and insecticides are at least jointly responsible for spawning a new breed of mutant bedbugs that is genetically-resistant to the...

Apple rated worst multinational polluter in China
(NaturalNews) Apple Inc. is known worldwide for creating computers, iPhones, and other electronic devices with unique lines and clean designs. But the multinational giant has also been pinned as the worst company for pollution and "occupational health...

Avocado fat boosts good cholesterol (HDL)
(NaturalNews) The types of fat found in avocados and in olive oil boost levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol without raising levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto and St. Michael's...

Try these recipes and keep skin hydrated, smooth and glowing in winter
A common complaint in winter is that skin reddens, chaps, dries out and/or flakes. Try some natural solutions to hydrate the skin and keep it moist and supple. Natural, home-made cleansers and moisturizers are wonderful for the face, can...

Achieve sleep naturally
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Superfood breads are realistic
There have been several studies concluding that sourdough bread is the healthiest type of commercial bread available. How and why is presented in this article. The benefits seem to parallel sprouted grain brains, which will also be referenced...

Ten new ways to use vinegar around the home
Vinegar has been used in kitchen recipes for hundreds of years, but it's valuable for more than cooking. It's a natural disinfectant, a cleanser, and a health supplement as well. Here are ten new ways to use vinegar around the house: 1...

USDA found to be poisoning bird populations, causing mass die-offs involving millions of birds
(NaturalNews) Not all the mysterious bird die-offs that have been witnessed around the globe recently are due to unexplained causes. A recent mass die-off event witnessed in Yankton, South Dakota was traced back to the USDA which admitted to carrying...

Flu vaccine causing infant seizures; FDA to investigate
(NaturalNews) The Sanofi-Aventis flu vaccine known as "Fluzone" is causing febrile seizures in children, the FDA revealed yesterday. According to the FDA, 42 cases of seizures have been reported in children receiving the Fluzone vaccine. Most of...

Many surgeons struggle with thoughts of suicide, study finds
(NaturalNews) High stress levels, burnout and even past surgical mistakes are among the top reasons why one in 16 surgeons has considered suicide, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Surgery. Tait Shanafelt from the Mayo...

The downfall of science and the rise of intellectual tyranny
(NaturalNews) The very reputation of so-called "science" has been irreparably damaged by the invocation of the term "science" by GMO lackeys, pesticide pushers, mercury advocates and fluoride poisoners who all claim to have science on their side. It seems...

Energy Work

2011-01-30T14:39:00.000-06:00

Greetings All,

It has been a while since I have posted any thing.

I have a question for the group: Three nights ago, I was working with Light Energy, White, Silver and Gold, nothing new, but this time I intensified the Working, (my own methods, not from a book or anothers' way of working). It was very uplifting. But, the day after and the day after that, my emotions were intense, and not the good kind, I blew up at my mother when I was speaking with her, both days, said things I do not normaly say, etc., and, to make things worse, I had thoughts of suicide both days.

I have heard, in the past, of Yogis saying there are certain intense Energy Work which one should not try alone, because they can cause one to become unstable. Now, I am wondering if the reason I experienced these things is because I just was not ready. I really do not know any thing about Kundalini, but, in my own way and methods, I have learned to work with higher energies, but just not to the intensity to which I did that night.

Now, my question: Has any one else had any negative experiences working with "Higher Energies" similar to what I experienced ?

Thanks for any replies !

Shining Wolf

Now I have seen everything

2011-01-04T13:16:00.000-06:00

Indeed this is true, up north in Wisconsin they have Saint Nick's day which falls around the 21st and kids are to receive a gift that night. Thus falling more in line of many Norse customs.
It is true that many heathen or Pagan customs were included into the Christian celebration of Yule.
And there are Merry or Happy Yule cards in all the stores.

Unfortunately Christmas has become overly commercialized these days and the true meanings of the ancient celebrations are long lost in the tinsel and gaudiness of the season.It's all about getting the best most expensive gifts, who has the biggest light display and all the trim.

Keith and I put up a tree with ornaments we made from Mother Earth. I make the candles with the scents of the season and do my holiday baking. My alter is decorated to honor the turning of the wheel and the new season upon us.

We don't have much to put under the tree, but that is not a big part of our celebrations, it's about family and friends. It's about storytelling and wishes for the new season. It's about reciting the history of our families and our past rites. And it's about sharing what we have with those who don't have anything.

It's funny you should speak of the Norse stories of Santa Clause. I do collect Santa's and all of mine are along that description.

I think especially in these hard economic times it's a good lesson to pass forward to our families that Yule, Christmas, Hanukah, etc is not about all the bling, but it's about the simple things and about family, old friends, and making new friends. It's about sharing and simple things. It's about traditions and the practices of said traditions. Besides the modern day celebrations tend to lead to a great deal of stress and upset. That alone should tell you about the wisdom of celebrating this modern day Christmas. Not to mention that going into debt for the year to make sure there are all kinds of gifts for everyone under the tree, doesn't work in these tough economic times when most folks are wondering if they can keep their house, job, or put food on the table.

So with that said, let's share with one another our favorite rituals, recipes, crafts, music, and do some story telling of our own. Tis the season and although we may live miles apart, the internet allows us to make our own little celebration here amongst ourselves.

Blessed Be,
Laura

> I personally have no problem with Santa Clause, heâ€™s about as Pagan as you get. After all, heâ€™s been described as Fey, is definitely magickal, and gives gifts. What more could you want? Santa lives at the North Pole, which makes perfect sense since Yule is a Norse Holy Day. He has Elves who do his bidding, and he rewards or punishes based on a personâ€™s behavior.
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Now I have seen everything

2011-01-04T13:13:00.000-06:00

Now I've Seen Everything!
by Michael Lee-Price on Tuesday, 14 December 2010 at 12:19

Opened up my mail and Social Networks this morning and read all my emails (the
entire 1) and all my messages from Facebook, Tweeter, MySpace etc.

It is NOW Official "Paganism" is DEAD!

I received an invitation to Attend a .... wait for it ... a "Pagan Christmas
Party" ... WTF ... the Theme is that everyone planning to attend dress up like
Santa ... but wait ... there is more ... I also recieved an invitation to attend
a Christmas Workshop titled : "Santa Claus Shaman Classes"

Oh ... please .... now I may not be exactly "Pagan" being an alternative
Spiritualists ,,, but when are you "so called" pagans who also, practice
Christian Rituals, such as Easter and Christmas, going to realise ...YOU can
not have you Cake and Eat it too ...

There is NO SUCH Thing as a Pagan Christian or Christian Pagan ... yes there may
be a thing called a Christian Witch ... but No Virginna there is NO Pagan
Christian ... IT IS AN OXYMORON!

Much like the Pagans who sent me these invitations ... OXYMORONS minus the Oxy!

oViolet Willow Lol what next..

oMichelle Salt There might be a few foxy morons there.

oVyvyan Ogma Wyverne aren't they adorable. send 'em sweet blessings
and the inspiration of common sense.
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oKym-Maree Kuijpers Im all for each to his/her own. besides we as
alternative still celebrate this time of year. maybe incorperating the 2 shows
understanding we are not all of the same beliefs

oMichael Lee-Price I'm sorry Kym but you can't incorporate Paganism
and Christianity! It would be a contrary and conflicting belief system and a
Bastardizaion of both

oKym-Maree Kuijpers but what is the problem with celebrating at the
same time together, reguardless of beliefs? why does it always come down to who
believes what.

oMichael Lee-Price Religion is the worse invention of man! However,
are we talking Cultural Festivals or Religious Festivals? If we celebrate
Christmas (which MEANS Christ MASS) then we ae NOT Pagan but followers of the
Christ! If we celebrate YULE (Christmas) as a Cultural Festival then we should
be celebrating it in WINTER like they Do in the Northern Hemisphere. Any "Pagan"
we celebrates a Christian Festival is NOT really a Pagan!

oKym-Maree Kuijpers well my mum celebrates christmas, am i do
denounce her invitation? no, i dont tell people how to live, or who to follow,
they can believe in what they want. as long as it doesnt interfere with my way.
Nobody was offended at our handfasting, (not a christian occasion) yet 95% of
those there are christian. So why should i be offended to an invitation to non
pagan events? i find it extremely satisfying that they thought of be not because
of my beliefs but because im me.

o Michael Lee-Price:

I think You have got the short and curly here Kym! I AM NOT SAYING we can't
HONOR our relatives and friends by attending their activities and celebrations.I
attend Louise's family Christmas dinner every years and I attend Wiccan Rituals
wh...en I am not Wiccan.I have and had friends who are ASATRU and attended their
festivals and Rituals.I HONOR Louise by participating in her Rituals.BUT There
is NO SUCH think as Pagan Christians and I refuse to participate in a Ritual or
Activity which is an AFFRONT to other Religions i.e "A PAGAN CHRIST MASS PARTY"
or " SANTA CLAUS SHAMAN CLASSES"and Halloween celebrations here in Australia
during what is traditionally BELTANE is a JOKE and I am at a lose that PAGANS in
Australia actually celebrate it in SPRING!

o Mike Kuijpers
Mic what you seem to be confusing is Christ Mass the celebration of the birth of Jesus, and the goverment declared time of year we call christmas. To have a party in the later half of december for the purpose of celebrating the year past is... commonly known as a christmas party. To say pagans or other non-christians should not do this is overstating the christian point of veiw Christian celebrate christmas by going to chuch. As for yule, yule is the germanic festival celebrated on december 24th-25th and halloween is 31st october as declared as a US holiday although these celebration also fall on sabats it should not be taken that they are the same thing. The sabats change from the northern to the southern hemispheres but certain other celebrations that coincide with them donot need to follow the change.

o Michael Lee-Price
I know what I mean Mike! No Confusion! What I OBJECT to is PAGAN Christmas Parties and Santa Claus Shaman Workshops or any other cockermanee projects that certain "Pagans" come up with to either:
a) Combined booth religions so it looks legit... or to keep the Majority happy.
b) To Fleece money off the gullible, young and naive or just plain stupid journeymen.
c) Present a Mismatch of beliefs which confuse the young people who wish to follow an ancient path.

Nothing personal to both you and Kym … but please don't tell me what I mean, my friends. Please re-read WHAT I wrote originally!

...And please don't DUMB ME DOWN on my OWN Board. I have written thesis on Paganism long before you decided you were pagan.

Send Healing to Michelle of Milwaukee

2011-01-04T13:12:00.001-06:00

Please send healing to Michelle of Milwaukee who is having back &
nerve surgery today. May the operation be successful. May she heal
thoroughly and quickly. May the nerve pain that led to the surgery be
dispelled and she be able to walk again without pain.

Well wishes can be sent to: michelle@circlesanctuary.org

Question of the Day

2010-11-22T19:11:00.000-06:00

So.....how about all this groping going on in Airports today? Would you go through the "naked" machine or go for the grope? Or tell them to shove it and leave.

Personally I think we should use profiling *GASP* (she said the profiling word) and better intelligence methods. But I'm sure that won't go over well either. Not PC. But ...it works. Teach the screeners to read body language and facial expressions, tics, etc. Teach them the right questions to ask and how to judge the reactions. Use dogs. Also, I wonder if ultra sound technology could be adapted for use which would also show if anyone were carrying anything inside their bodies.

In the meantime I suppose if I really needed to go somewhere I'd simply step through the machine and deal with it. In the meantime, however, be working to get this changed...based on our 4Th amendment rights. After all, it's not like the do this to every single passenger.

I hear a huge uproar, but I'm wondering if these people will really all stand up for their rights by opting out in mass during the holidays.

I mean we've lead ourselves here by giving so much control for our safety over to the government. Complacency is never a good thing, yet we have been so I find it ironic when folks suddenly have a moment of independent thinking and cry fowl. I also find it funny when people cry and complain, yet they never come up with any alternative solutions. Instead they fill the Internet with complaints.

Calling all TSA agents pedophiles and perverts, claiming that next they will want to do body cavity searches, calling the scanners porno machines is simply not an intelligent way to get your point across or to make changes.

So what's your take on it? (my shameless attempt to get some discussion going here)

BB
LauraSee More

More on the Food bill

2010-11-22T19:09:00.000-06:00

The problem is that Big Ag has been/and continues to sacrifice food safety for profit. The bill is too weak to solve the problem, however it does reduce risk a little. IMO the bill is weak because politicians are under pressure from food safety groups to tighten regulations and from industry to allow industry to regulate itself. This ...bill is the compromise crafted between those interests, failing to get this bill passed just means the next set of food safety regulations will be even weaker.

That's my take on it.

L&B,

MarkSee More

Coffee Ad

2010-11-22T19:07:00.001-06:00

Ok the sender of the coffee ad just told another group not to open it, however, I see he hasn't come back here and told my groups. Hopefully you have not opened it. Please just delete the coffee email.

I have put his account on moderation until such time as I see what is going on. Same with Michelle's account.

In this day and age, it i...s best simply not to open any email unless you know the sender or it is a item you have subscribed to. If you open a email from one of those sources and it only has a link or ad like this coffee to click on. Don't click.

Keep your virus and other protective systems up to date. If you cruise the net alot, as I do, then I highly suggest you run daily scans.

There are a lot of nasty little bugs out there, we have to be even more carefull then ever. Computer repairs are not cheap.

BB
LauraSee More

Interesting Article

2010-11-10T11:47:00.000-06:00

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Professor Ralph Keeling of Scripps Institute is worried. In fact, he's very worried. According to the data Keeling has meticulously collected since 1989 the world is running out of breathable air—and the rate that it's losing oxygen is now on the verge of accelerating. Monitoring oxygen levels around the world is Keeling's job. He's very good at his job. And the data confirms that Earth'...
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Haiti Relief

2010-11-10T11:46:00.000-06:00

I'm sure you've seen the stories of devastation in Haiti. The earthquake took hundreds of thousands of lives, and with the rainy season starting, floods are putting many more at risk.

I just joined J/P HRO, a relief organization started by Sean Penn, which is working to build shelters and provide medical care in Haiti. They have alread...y saved tens of thousands of lives. Please visit their website, sign up, and find out how you can help bring relief in Haiti.

http://www.jphro.org/

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The J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO) is working on the ground in Haiti to save lives and bring relief after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. It was founded by actor and humanitarian Sean Penn and philanthropist Diana Jenkins, who has since moved on to other philanthropic efforts

Send Healing to Sharon Colgan

2010-11-10T11:45:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Sharon Colgan, daughter of Circle Sanctuary Community member Beth Drake.

Sharon is having a kidney biopsy on Monday. She has Lupus which has been in remission for the past several years and is now active again. She has only 50% of her kidney function left and if this biopsy is bad, she could need a transplant w...hich could present additional challenges.

Sharon and her family thank you in advance for your healing prayers, meditations, and rituals.

Send well-wishes to Sharon via Beth: blissfuldrake@yahoo.com.

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The Coming of the Peace Maker

2010-10-29T12:47:00.000-05:00

My youngest is getting quite excited about celebrating Halloween this weekend. He is torn between wearing last year's Jedi costume and the previous year's Grim Reaper costume. I think he is going to wear the Reaper's cape with his Jedi costume and pretend to be Anakin Skywalker after he switched to the dark side.

I hope you are all enjoying helping your favorite little Trick-or-Treaters prepare for their night of festivities. Whatever you have planned, stay safe.

take care,
Skye Thomas

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It's Time to Come Together

2010-10-29T12:46:00.000-05:00

It's time to come together against discrimination of all kinds. The recent rash of suicides by our young people who were gay or perceived to be gay must stop.

We must be a fighting force against all discrimination. We must talk to parents, teachers, members of our local, state, and federal governments.

Most importantly we need to talk to parents. I am of the crowd that believes that sex should be taught at home. I am a parent of two boys and I have much against my EX husbands wishes. It is up to parents to stop this bullying in schools.

Its not a gay issue, its not a black issue, its not a Muslim issue.....it is a HUMAN issue. We must fight for the rights of all and allow them their constitutional right to pursue happiness.

Those of the GLBT community can no easier change their "lifestyle" or choice then those of us who are heterosexual. It's time we all got past that and allow them the same respect and rights that we have. As a person who has fought for religious rights for the last 25 years, I can not ignore their fight for the right to be treated equally, to be allowed to love and raise families.

Many already do, under the radar...which is sad. But if we as a country want to preach equal rights then we are obligated to ensure that our brothers and sisters in the GLBT community can Marry, can Serve in the Military, Can come out of the closet.

It's time to walk our talk. I stand behind this battle, always have. Let us all work for the equality. Those of us who are Pagan and know what discrimination feels like join in this battle.

Let us join hands with our GLBT brothers and sisters and put an end to discrimination once and for all.

BB
Laura

Classes

2010-10-13T14:21:00.000-05:00

I have been asked a few times to hold classes for the New Generation of Teen
Witches that wants to learn Wiccan Ways. Well let me say, those of yous who
want to learn or if you know of anyone who wants to learn. Please feel free to
contact me. If I can get enough students so we can do the buddy system it should
work out quite well. Also please note these will be later afternoon classes.
Blessed Be
Daughter of the Moon

Ok I have a Question for Everyone

2010-10-13T12:52:00.001-05:00

Okay i was born with a family that was pagans and Wicca. but i was also born with LDS family to.
and the lds family always say that pagans believe in one then one god. but i always was told from my family the pagans and Wicca that pagans belive in one god and the wicca's belive in many. so just so i have it right i was wondering if you could tell me the truth about if pagans bleive in one god or many gods.
thanks, marj

Rev. Patrick McCollum

2010-10-13T12:47:00.000-05:00

Rev. Patrick McCollum is currently engaged in federal litigation in the US 9th Circuit (McCollum, et al. v. CDCR, et al., C 04-03339 CRB) challenging the California Department of Corrections' "Five Faiths" policy which recognizes only five major world religions for inclusion in California's prison chaplaincy program.

Watch this short video, just released, as a way to learn more about this quest & to send him & his attorneys support & success:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5GWdgmzc98

Use photos at his Lady Liberty League support page as a way to connect with him: http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/pmccollum

Read well-wishes expressed there. Add your own if you haven't done so already.

Please forward this email and links widely. Thanks!

In Liberty!
Lady Liberty League staff

Druid has Been Recognized

2010-10-04T12:22:00.000-05:00

LONDON (AFP) – Britain has recognised druidry as an official religion for the first time, thousands of years after the Celtic pagan faith emerged in Europe, the country's charity commission said Saturday.

The Druid Network, an organisation representing the religion in Britain, was granted charitable status in a decision that not only gives it tax breaks but also lets the religion take its place alongside more mainstream beliefs.

"This has been a long hard struggle, taking over five years to complete," the Druid Network said in a statement after its application to be registered as a charity had been accepted by the Charity Commission.

In its ruling on the group's application, the commission said it accepted that druidry was an "ancient pagan religion" in its own right involving the worship of nature, particularly the sun and the earth.

Druid rituals involve "commonality of practice" across the faith including solar and fire festivals, ceremonies at various phases of the moon, seasonal festivals and rites of passage in life.

There had also been some official recognition already, it added, including a provision by Britain's Prison Service for the practice of druidry and the attendance of a pagan chaplain at services.

"The board members concluded that The Druid Network is established for exclusively charitable purposes for the advancement of religion for the public benefit," the Charity Commission said.

Druidry emerged in ancient Ireland and Britain and spread further afield during the Iron Age, especially into France, but became largely supplanted as Christianity took hold across Europe.

It has gained recent popularity because of its pantheistic nature and concern with ecology.

Pagans United

2010-10-04T12:20:00.000-05:00

This group is here to be what you the members make of it. While we have many activists who are out front and vocal about religious freedoms and the environment, this is also a place to learn, share, and grow.

So whether you are vocal or prefer to work behind the scenes here at Pagans United, you are welcomed with open arms.

We do ask that you post an intro telling us a little bit about yourself and what you hope to get out of membership in Pagans United. There is always something going on so feel free to jump in whenever the mood strikes you.

Many will come here seeking more knowledge or guidance. Some will come to aid in providing knowledge, some will bring their soapboxes and stand on them quite often. There is a place and a purpose for all those who wish to join. Welcome and thank you for choosing Pagans United.

Blessed Be,
Laura Roberts

Our Troops Need Supplies

2010-10-04T12:17:00.000-05:00

Camp Arifjan Open Circle is looking for Oils, Candles, and God figures for our community altar, as well as any of the books on the SWC "Required" reading list...

Mailto:
SGT Joshua M. Dery
c/o Camp Arifjan Open Circle
HHC, 1SB
APO AE 09366

Please send any supplies you can to this group.
BB
Laura

"All Gave Some,,, Some Gave all, and for those who have fought for it,, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."

"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm!"
~ George Orwell

You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete". –R. Buckminster Fuller

Comment

2010-10-04T12:15:00.002-05:00

Comment

Now, if she were today go out on the campaign trail and attempt to spread
inaccurate information on earth based religions, then I'll be the first one out
there makeing noise. I've not heard anything current that merits attention from
us. We need to stop letting these selective "sound bites" get us distracted from
the mission at hand. And that is to find a candidate that can best represent us
and this country. This was a short clip taken from an old show of a silly
schoolgirl thoughts. Please, we have more important issues to pay attention to.
BB Laura

Milwaukee Pagan Pride

2010-10-04T12:15:00.001-05:00

Greetings Wisconsin spiritual seekers,
Apologies if you've already received notices for Milwaukee's Pagan Pride. My partner Mark and I are excited to present at Milwaukee's Pagan Pride this Sunday. We'll be facilitating the opening ritual, and before that, a Ritual Arts workshop starting at Noon or 12:30. Workshop attendees can take speaking or silent roles in the opening ritual or just observe some ritual tools in action. We'll also offer a community building workshop addressing some of the more difficult parts of community building and leadership.

There's a lot of great presenters, entertainers, and rituals planned for the day. I've included basic event info is below, and detailed descriptions of the workshops Mark and I are offered since those are the ones I could answer questions about :)
I hope to see you soon! Harvest blessings,
-shauna

Milwaukee Pagan Pride Day
Sunday, Oct. 3
Wil O Ways Underwood, 10602 Underwood Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI.

Rituals:
Opening Ritual: The Harvest Fires
Mark Mandrake and Shauna Aura. Before the ritual, we'll offer a Ritual Arts workshop and participants can take speaking and nonspeaking roles in the opening ritual to practice skills.

Closing Ritual: Table and Stranger: An Ingathering Rite for Harvest Home
Ruby Sara and Johnny Rapture.

Workshops:
Shauna Aura & Mark Mandrake--
--Raising Sacred Fire: Skills for Facilitating Rituals & Building Energy (starting at 12 noon or 12:30
--Underworld Shadows: Advanced Skills for Community Builders and Leaders

Ruby Sara--Makers of Edible Light: Honeybees in Myth, Spirituality, and Ecology
Johhny Rapture --' A Tale of Two 'Theisms,' A guided discussion on terms like monotheism, polytheism, henotheism, nontheism, etc.
Author Alan Leddon --Gods of Sun and the Underworld

Entertainment
Amy Christensen of Chicago's Terra Mysterium theater group will perform 2 sets of her own songs about various Goddesses
Jeannette and Shelby, GypsyMoondance return with 2 sets of Bellydance performance
Performance Artist, Presenter and Liturgist, Ruby Sara, brings a solo version of a song from the Terra Mysterium show "Finding Eleusis," which ran in Chicago's first Fringe Festival.

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Raising Sacred Fire: Skills for Facilitating Rituals & Building Energy

Shauna Aura and Mark Mandrake

(time: noon or 12:30 pm)

Imagine the most magical ritual you've been to, or wished for. Learn to lead or support rituals that are magical, memorable, and facilitate deep spiritual transformation.

Through discussion and exercises, this workshop explores what works and why, ritual structure and energetic flow, logistics to keep energy moving, common pitfalls, and engaging participation with chanting, movement, rhythm, and connection. Experienced ritualists will learn to facilitate more potent rituals; new ritualists will learn foundations. Workshop participants are encouraged to practice skills by taking ritual roles for the Opening Ritual. Join us to harness the sacred fire within!

Send Healing to Vic Wright

2010-09-28T17:02:00.000-05:00

Please send healing & support to Circle Sanctuary minister Vic Wright of
Kentucky.

She is having stomach surgery today. Please send blessings for a successful
surgery & speedy & thorough recovery.

Well wishes can be sent by email to her: labrysamazon@gmail.com

Healing Circle: Monday, September 27, 2010

Comment

2010-09-23T14:11:00.001-05:00

This is very true. We've made great headway in the last couple of years, but apparently more work is needed.

BB
Laura

Countdown with Keith Olbermann

2010-09-23T14:09:00.000-05:00

Mostly a boring clip with nothing new to offer.

However, I was somewhat pleased to hear him mention the Wiccan community's
view about Satan and such near the end...

...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/vp/39278842#39278842
See More
Countdown with Keith Olbermann Countdown with Keith Olbermann
www.msnbc.msn.com
In A Special Comment, Countdown’s Keith Olbermann explains the misnomer and dang...er in calling it “The Ground Zero Mosque.” Olbermann clarifies the misconceptions around the community center
However, I was somewhat pleased to hear him mention the Wiccan community's
view about Satan and such near the end...

Comment

2010-09-23T14:08:00.000-05:00

Now, if she were today go out on the campaign trail and attempt to spread inaccurate information on earth based religions, then I'll be the first one out there makeing noise. I've not heard anything current that merits attention from us. We need to stop letting these selective "sound bites" get us distracted from the mission at hand. And that is to find a candidate that can best represent us and this country. This was a short clip taken from an old show of a silly schoolgirl thoughts. Please, we have more important issues to pay attention to. BBLaura

Question

2010-09-21T14:51:00.000-05:00

Would you elect a witch into office?
Sure, as long as I felt that the person was qualified.
No way.

Interesting Article

2010-09-21T14:50:00.001-05:00

When clips of Delaware Republican Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell telling "Politically Incorrect" host Bill Maher that she once dabbled in witchcraft surfaced, we wondered, can a politician be a witch?

Lillitu Shahar Kunning, blogger at Witch Mom, doesn't see a problem with it. The Feri witch sheds some moonlight on her religion, and says society's understanding of her life is akin to believing the word "yellow" simply means the color of the brick road, a definition as narrow as the point on a witch's hat.

ParentDish spoke with Shahar Kunning, mother to son Rowan, 6 months, about what it's like to be a witch and a mom. We assume that's pretty close to being a witch and a politician. An edited version of our interview with her follows.

ParentDish: So witches are in the news at the moment. What do you think about the Christine O'Donnell uproar? Is it possible to be a politician and a witch?
Lillitu Shahar Kunning: Oy! I don't want to claim Christine O'Donnell. It's kind of like when Sen. Larry Craig was caught in that airport bathroom. No gay person wanted to claim him, either. Actually, I haven't seen the old footage from Bill Maher, but from what I understand, she was a dabbler, not an actual witch with religious principles.

PD: Yeah, she's not a mom, either, so we can't help her. Speaking of which, congratulations on the birth of your son, Rowan. We read on your blog that he was born on the auspicious night of the Wolf Moon.
LSK: He was conceived on Beltaine, which is May Day, aka May 1st, the previous year, in a ritual setting. So we hyper-planned for Rowan to come and he came on the Wolf Moon, which is appropriate because one of the Gods we invoked while we were conceiving him was the Lord of Wolves. When he was born, we found it really funny because he had gray fur all over his back and on his legs. We were like, "Oh, he's a little wolf cub!"

PD: The conception doesn't sound particularly romantic.
LSK: Actually, it was thrilling, especially at that moment when we both knew that it had worked. Witches' rituals are very sexy in general, and this one was especially so!

PD: So how does Joe Average Guy define "witch?"
LSK: The average person probably thinks that there's no such thing in real life and that it's sort of a storybook idea. You know, the caricature that you see at Halloween, with the green skin, bump in the nose -- the old hag. Or if they are part of particular religions that do believe that we're real, they believe that we're evil or something to be feared.

PD: So, any truth to that?
LSK: Witch is a term that encompasses several different religious traditions. People call themselves witches whether they are men or women or transgender. We believe in certain precepts. Witches believe that everyone is connected. And not just people, but everything on the planet; that everything is part of nature. The connection itself is Divine and we're connected to the Divine.

PD: Divine, like God?
LSK: Some witches believe in a couple of deities, some believe in many deities. We don't just believe in the one male deity. It's sort of an earth-based religion. We believe that the earth is sacred and that we need to take care of it. These are the commonalities that witches share.

PD: What is Feri witchcraft?
LSK: My religious tradition is an American witchcraft tradition that, just like America, is influenced by a lot of different populations coming into the United States. It has influences in Appalachian folk magic, Mexican folk magic and Hawaiian folk magic. Hoodoo, which is also something I practice, is an African American spell work tradition. There are many people in the South who practice Hoodoo and a lot people mix up the word Hoodoo and Voodoo. Voodoo is a religion. Hoodoo is a set of magic spells that anyone can do.

PD: I've seen magic spelled with a "k," as in m.a.g.i.c.k. Is this a witch thing?
LSK: You could spell it magic, with no "k," but that term is used by illusionists like Criss Angel and authors like J.K. Rowling, so its real and original meaning got convoluted and diluted. It was Aleister Crowley, I believe, who started calling what we mean magick, with a "k." What he meant is the art and science of knowing your true will -- your real purpose here on earth -- and enacting it in the world. Spells and such are ritualized actions using a symbol language, which speak to the unconscious mind, to make these things happen, but they don't work like on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch."

PD: Is Rowan's dad a witch?
LSK: My partner is also a witch and he's a priest in the Feri tradition. I'm not a priest yet. Our tradition is a mystery initiatory tradition and I have not yet been initiated. I'm studying with my teacher and she says initiation is coming soon. I've been studying for about six years, but I have not yet been initiated. So she holds mysteries that I don't have yet.

PD: So, how is a witch family structured?
LSK: We're fairly progressive as a family. We believe in equal parenting. My partner does just as much child care as I do. We both equally split bread-winning. It could be because we're witches, but pretty much everything we do is because we're witches. It's a cultural thing.

PD: How do you raise a baby witch?
LSK: He's going to be raised with a witch's mindset, but we're not going to force anything on him. Our religious tradition, as I've said, is an initiatory one, and he will have to be initiated before he can be a full member of the religious community, and he can actively choose that.

But he's also going to learn about all the other religions and what they mean, and not in a biased way. I'm actually in seminary right now, the Unitarian Universalist Seminary, getting my Masters of Divinity, and it's a multi-religious education. I'm taking classes on Islam, I'm taking classes on Christianity, on Judaism, on a lot of different religious traditions and I'm learning it from religious practitioners. It's an unbiased environment. I feel really strongly that my child should know about the people of the world and their cultures. And he should be free to learn what we believe, and when the time comes he will decide what he believes.

PD: Do Mom and Dad do the initiating?
LSK: People initiate their lovers, people initiate their children ... but in our tradition, it's frowned upon to teach those whom you are intimately connected to. You can initiate your lover or child, but you usually send them off to get their education from someone else and that person determines when they're ready for initiation. So, we're going to be raising him as a witch, and if he decides to pursue Feri witchcraft, he will find a specific teacher, besides his father and I, to learn from. And when he's ready, they will initiate him or we will, if he asks for that.

PD: What are some of the rituals that you'll teach him?
LSK: Ritual, to me means casting circle and working between the worlds. This is the closest witches have to attending church, which, of course, I will teach Rowan to do. But witches make magic every day, regardless of whether they have done all the circle-casting and whatnot. Think about it. Are Christians only being Christian when they attend church on Sunday? Not really, right? I will teach Rowan to listen to all living things: people, animals, plants and rocks. I will teach him to be ethical and discerning and realize that his words and deeds have impact on this and other worlds. I will teach him how to manifest his will and make stuff happen. As for actual rituals, we observe the eight sabbats, which are holy days, on the wheel of the year, and we also do esbats, which is a meeting on new and full moons, from time to time. We also sometimes perform rituals for specific purposes, like spellwork, at these esbats.

PD: Halloween is coming up. Will Rowan wear a costume and go trick-or-treating? Do witch kids go trick-or-treating?
LSK: Halloween, as it is represented in mainstream American culture, is not something witches celebrate as a religious holiday, but many celebrate it as a secular one, like a Labor Day or Thanksgiving. It is not the same religious holiday as Samhain, where Halloween has its origins, but it is fun. Trick-or-treating is a part of mainstream culture and I see nothing wrong with having some fun and doing Halloween up for kids. I had a blast as a kid playing pranks, trick-or-treating, dressing up and going to parties. I hope that Rowan has just as much fun with his friends. He already has several costumes -- a bee, a dragon, a fairy, a firefighter, a skeleton -- that he wears to the supermarket and other mundane places.

PD: Where do witches go to school? Do you plan on homeschooling?
LSK: I'm not quite sure if he's going to go to a public school, a private school, if he's going to be home-schooled or group-schooled. I'd like to find like-minded parents who want open-minded, free-thinking children, so that we could all be responsible for the curriculum together. And so that the kids will actually get socialization together, which I think is the main thing at school. I'm doing a lot of research right now. He's only 6 months old, so I have some time to make a decision.

Related: Build a Wiccan Altar? Not in My Shop Class, Teacher Says

[Pagan News] Patrick McCollum receives interfaith advancement award

2010-09-18T16:25:00.000-05:00

For immediate release

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Wiccan minister Rev Patrick McCollum
...received the Mahatma Ghandi Award for the Advancement of Religious Pluralism
from the Hindu American Foundation (HAF). The award was presented during
the seventh annual Capitol Hill reception sponsored by HAF. This year's
reception was held in the Gold Room of the US Congress Rayburn Building.

Patrick was one of four award recipients. Neal Katyal, Acting Solicitor
General of the United States received the Pride of Community Award.
Community activist Vishal Agarwal received the Dharma Seva Award. US
Congressman Edward R. Royce (Republican, Orange, California) received the
Friend of the Community Award.

"Patrick is not only the first Pagan to receive this award, but the first
Pagan to receive an international interfaith advancement award. This is an
important milestone in Pagan interfaith relations," said Rev. Selena Fox,
Senior Minister, Circle Sanctuary. "I am glad that Patrick and his work to
build bridges of understanding and collaboration among those of many faiths
was honored."

In his remarks upon receiving the award, Patrick expressed appreciation for
this recognition, and also spoke about the importance of respecting
diversity and sacredness of human beings. "We are all part of the human
family and we must learn to respect each other and live in harmony."

About 150 attended the reception, including Hindu American Foundation
members, Americans United for Separation of Church and State staff, and
several US Congressmen and Congressional staffers. Also among those
attending this interfaith reception were Pagans from the Patrick McCollum
Foundation, the Lady Liberty League, Cherry Hill Seminary, and Circle
Sanctuary.

A couple photos from the reception are online: http://tiny/. cc/gxqkt

Patrick's international interfaith work also will be honored during the Lady
Liberty League 25th Anniversary Reception taking place in Washington, DC on
Wednesday, September 15, from 7-9 pm EDT. Selena, Patrick, and a variety of
Pagan and interfaith leaders will be speaking. Reception is free and open
to the public. More details are on-line:
http://www.circlesa/ nctuary.org/ liberty/3Sep10Ci rcleTimes. htm. A video of
the reception will be streamed live on the internet - tune in!

Pagan News Media: Wednesday, September 15, 2010See More
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Lady Sintana Passes

2010-09-18T16:24:00.001-05:00

Lady Sintana, founder of Ravenwood Church & Seminary of Wicca, Inc. passed away
last night after a brief struggle with a very aggressive form of lung cancer.
She was responsible in no small measure for making the Atlanta Pagan community
what it is today. No matter our differences, we still had respect for each
other. Goodbye lady.Lord Rhuddlwm Gawr

C-Span2

2010-09-15T12:20:00.000-05:00

Greetings,
Just wanting to know if any one else saw the program on C-Span2 a few days ago, that had to do with a panel of speakers talking on role of Spirituality in our lives. I came upon the program really late, so did not hear all of it.
The Title of the Program was, 2010 Harlem Book Fair Religion Panel. Three of the Four speakers were, Mata MorenoVea: author of "The Altar of My Soul", ( a book on Santeria Spiritualism); Sarah Sayeed - Women In Islam, Inc. - President; Obrey Hendricks: author of "The Politics of Jesus", (Don't be put off by the title !); Bishop Carlton Pearson: author of " God is NOT a Christian, Nor a Jew, Muslim, Hindu...".
What all of these speakers had to say, what I heard of them, were very relevant with what is going on at this present moment, and were very inspiring, and insightful.
Also, (guess I have been as ostrich with my head in the sand), but I have just recently heard of "The National Religious Freedom Day - October 27(?). Has any one else, heard of this ? I think it needs to be celebrated NOW ! (ha!)
Have a Great Day !
Shining Wolf

Thoughts

2010-09-13T13:08:00.000-05:00

Ask, Believe, Receive - just three simple steps to create what you want.
However, very often the second step, believe, can be the most difficult
one. And yet it is the greatest step you will ever take. When you master
believing, you have mastered your life. ~Michael Blue Eagle

Thoughts

2010-09-13T13:07:00.000-05:00

Right now, my first option is to increase the size of my library so I will have something to read that I can trust to be accurate and listen to the radio, they still play music I like, and get some Cd's of groups I like. All this satellite and cable TV is really a bunch of "B.S.". I remember when there was only 2-4 hours of TV available and the rest of the time it was blank. I think that would be a great improvement.
David Wade

Thoughts

2010-09-13T12:46:00.000-05:00

Today I will not think wrongly of another. No matter who they are, no matter what class of people they are from. What matters is this. I will love myself and this will reflect as a sky reflects off the still lakes. As the bright fall colored trees reflect off the lakes. And as my reflection falls upon all things, so will my love for you.

Affirmation:

I will love myself and this will reflect as a sky reflects off the still lakes. As the bright fall colored trees reflect off the lakes. And as my reflection falls upon all things, so will my love for you.

Blessed Be, Rain Feather

Shameless Promotional Video

2010-09-13T12:29:00.000-05:00

Greetings All and Brightest of Blessings

I am using this as a self-promotion for anyone out there who may wish to have Website advertising or promotion film clips made. Remembering that I am a pensioner .. I need some extra money and need to do some creative part time work. Please consider hiring me to make a promotional video for you. I have Graphic design qualifications as well and also am an experience illustration ... as Ellen Weston and some other can attest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzDmdD51Qyk

Michael Lee-Price

~ The Wayfinder ~

(A Spiritual Guru who needs some work)

Quote of the Day

2010-09-13T12:28:00.000-05:00

When we come into this world we come in as a completely open trusting souls. We are then taught to "trust" and believe our parents, friends, authority figures, church etc. Especially in some of us older folks generation, we were taught to do this unconditionally.

Many bought into the fairy tell. Many of us have suffered deeply for it. Many of us have made mistakes in our lives, and many of us have hurt others as well.

However, I believe this quote is still valid. Because now that we are awake, we have a choice in life. We can continue to let the past hold us prisoner and make us bitter. Or we can CHOOSE to accept this part of our lives as our particular life's lesson that we needed to go through in order to make us stronger and more aware. After all if you have never known pain, how does one know when they are not in pain.

What is the hardest thing to do for a good many people is to accept and let go those things that have harmed them in the past. It took me a long time to learn that lesson myself. Now I've learned that these things made me the person I am today. I had to go through all those experiences, both good and bad, in order to be stronger.

It may sound strange, but what we should be doing is thanking those people that have caused you pain. Thank them for waking you up so that you could see. And then let all the past go. Release all that bad energy and ground yourself to the here and now.

By releasing all that, you can move forward and then that quote will aid you on your journey forward. Its never too late to start living.

911 Rememberance

2010-09-13T12:25:00.000-05:00

http://www.examiner.com/pagan-in-phoenix/laura-roberts

"All Gave Some,,, Some Gave all, and for those who have fought for it,, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."

"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm!"
~ George Orwell

Feel free to drop by these sites:

Phoenix-Pagan-Examiner
Pagans United Blog
Pagans United Website

Founder/President Pagans United
Mentor VBOC Open Circle, Iraq

Facebook

2010-09-12T14:12:00.000-05:00

Wisconsin Pagan Trader is now on Facebook, So join and keep up with the articles
and Ads. I hope this will work just as well as the other sites.
Get it quicker here.
Soon will be on Twitter.

Send Healing to Sun Kat and Bella

2010-09-12T14:11:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Sun Kat & Bella of Ohio that their extreme abdominal
distress and related problems be correctly diagnosed, treated, and cured. Both
have been members of the Pagan Spirit Gathering community for many years and
Bella is a Circle Sanctuary minister.

Sun Kat & Bella have been in the hospital several times over the past couple of
weeks. Medical testing is still underway. Please also send support to the
medical team working with them.

Email well wishes to Sun Kat and Bella via Bella's email address:
revbellamahri@hotmail.com

Send Healing to Richard

2010-08-31T12:44:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Richard Hope of Missouri. He is the father of Pagan
Spirit Gathering Community member Robynn Hope.

Richard suffered a massive stroke last week. While hospitalized he has also
developed a staff infection. He is currently still hospitalized as he receives
further treatment. Please send strength, healing and support to Richard as well
as blessings to the medical team & family caring for him.

Please send words of support to him via Robynn: medicbear911@yahoo.com

Healing Circle: Monday, August 30, 2010

For Sale

2010-08-28T19:52:00.000-05:00

Must sell immediately due to health reasons!
240' frontage on busy Hwy 141 in Crivitz, WI; 1.5 acres total lot size with 60 x
40 main building & 36 x 64 metal storage building; priced $25,000 below assessed
value; may accept partial trade of car, truck, rv, land, etc; details & photos
available upon request; asking $185,000.
day phone - 715-854-3326
evening phone - 715-757-3296

Send Healing to Newborn Alexander

2010-08-07T16:14:00.000-05:00

Please send speedy and thorough healing to Alexander Dale LeClair who was born
on Tuesday, July 27 to Jessi and her husband Dave LeClair. Alexander is in the
NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit) of Meriter Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin
.

Email messages of healing and support can be sent to Jessi & family:
jessileclair@gmail.com

Her blog about the pregnancy is at: http://thesecondwhorl.blogspot.com

Healing Circle: Thursday, July 29, 2010

Send Healing to Roberta

2010-08-07T16:10:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Circle Sanctuary Community member Roberta Stewart of
Nevada . She is in a hospital in Reno , Nevada and about to undergo emergency
gall bladder surgery.

Well wishes can be emailed to her via her daughter Alex:
dreambig-livelife@hotmail.com

Healing Circle: Friday, August 6, 2010

210 Sacred Harvest Festival

2010-07-06T11:32:00.004-05:00

What: Sacred Harvest Festival
Where: Harmony Park, just north of Albert Lea, Minnesota
When: August 7-15
Web: http://www.harmonytribe.org/shf2010/

You can still sign up for the 2010 Sacred Harvest Festival through the end
of July.

The tribe has been hard at work designing a festival around this year’s
theme; “Seducing the Muse”.

Our special guests will help attendees find their muses. This year we have
internationally known environmental sculptor, performance and video
artist, Cherie Sampson. Anne Marie Forrester, well-known local artist and
longtime member of the Pagan community, will be there to help you tap into
your inner creativity. Author Veronica Cummer is returning this year.
White Deer will be there with his drums as well as his dancer wife,
Violette Rose. Visit our website to see their bios. There will also be
other wonderful workshops during the week.

This year’s rituals will inspire the muses. Here’s the proposed ritual
line-up:
Saturday: “Welcoming the Wise Child” – this ritual will engage the part of
us which is knowing yet playful.
Sunday: “Finding your Muse” – Search the camp for your sources of
inspiration.
Monday: “Honoring the Oaks” this guest ritual from Owl’s crew will honor
nature and the land.
Tuesday: “Kid’s Comedy & Tragedy” – this ritual drama will deal with
inclusiveness and miscommunication.
Wednesday: “Tribal Hunt” – this ritual is an annual tradition of intense
personal transformation.
Thursday: a guest ritual from Violet Rose and White Deer.
Friday: “Rangoli” – another annual tradition of making designs filled with
our prayers, and then dancing them into the Earth.
Saturday: a guest ritual from Anne Marie Forrester & Veronica Cummer
Sunday: “Closing Pot-Latch Ritual” – throughout the week, everyone will be
encouraged to make a blessing pouch, and during this ritual the pouches
will be exchanged and given away.

Of course the entertainers all have a wonderful relationship with their
muses; Murphey’s Midnight Rounders, Rumgumption, Hugin the Bard, and Magic
Mama. This will definitely be a good year to also just hang around the
Bardic Circle. Of course we will be continuing the Not So Talented Talent
Show hosted by Sister Mirtha Reverence!

There will also be multi-tiered workshops every day to inspire your muses.
There will be drumming and dancing every night. By the end of this
festival, every attendee will have had many opportunities to connect with
their creative energies.

You can register here http://www.harmonytribe.org/shf2010/
For questions on registration register@harmonytribe.org
Other questions market@harmonytribe.org
New to the SHF or Festivals in general? Check out
http://www.harmonytribe.org You might find some helpful information
there, or just ask us.

Sacred Harvest Festival is the largest Pagan festival in Minnesota, and
one of the largest family friendly Pagan festivals in the nation. This is
a festival so engaging that people have actually moved to Minnesota to be
closer to the tribe which creates it

There are special rates for 3 days, 5 days, the full 9 days, and family
discounts.

We look forward to seeing you in August for this inspiring festival.

Sioux Prayer Request

2010-06-17T14:20:00.000-05:00

Sioux Prayer Request

This is an open letter from Chief Arvol Looking Horse (Present Chief and Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe of the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Nation of the Sioux)

Gulf Coast Oil Spill – Sioux Prayer Request

A Great Urgency

To All Nations

My Relatives,

Time has come to speak to the hearts of our Nations and their Leaders. I ask you this from the bottom of my heart, to come together from the Spirit of your Nations in prayer.

We, from the heart of Turtle Island, have a great message for the World; we are guided to speak from all the White Animals showing their sacred color, which have been signs for us to pray for the sacred life of all things. As I am sending this message to you, many Animal Nations are being threatened, those that swim, those that crawl, those that fly, and the plant Nations, eventually all will be affected from the oil disaster in the Gulf.

The dangers we are faced with at this time are not of spirit. The catastrophe that has happened with the oil spill which looks like the bleeding of Grandmother Earth, is made by human mistakes, mistakes that we cannot afford to continue to make.

I asked, as Spiritual Leaders, that we join together, united in prayer with the whole of our Global Communities. My concern is these serious issues will continue to worsen, as a domino effect that our Ancestors have warned us of in their Prophecies.

I know in my heart there are millions of people that feel our united prayers for the sake of our Grandmother Earth are long overdue. I believe we as Spiritual people must gather ourselves and focus our thoughts and prayers to allow the healing of the many wounds that have been inflicted on the Earth. As we honor the Cycle of Life, let us call for Prayer circles globally to assist in healing Grandmother Earth (our Unc'I Maka).

We ask for prayers that the oil spill, this bleeding, will stop. That the winds stay calm to assist in the work. Pray for the people to be guided in repairing this mistake, and that we may also seek to live in harmony, as we make the choice to change the destructive path we are on.

As we pray, we will fully understand that we are all connected. And that what we create can have lasting effects on all life.

So let us unite spiritually, All Nations, All Faiths, One Prayer. Along with this immediate effort, I also ask to please remember June 21st, World Peace and Prayer Day/Honoring Sacred Sites day. Whether it is a natural site, a temple, a church, a synagogue or just your own sacred space, let us make a prayer for all life, for good decision making by our Nations, for our children's future and well-being, and the generations to come.

Onipikte (that we shall live),

Chief Arvol Looking Horse
19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe

Blessed Be,
Lady Arialora

Solar Wind Power

2010-06-17T14:18:00.000-05:00

The following are some sites that give you ideas and possible cost and financing. I will try in the days coming up to add to this list. One of the things I have heard about to cut electrical costs to find out how energy efficient your current home is called thermal imaging. It takes a thermal photo as to where the heat and cooling leaks are in your home so you can plug these gaps. I recently moved into a new apartment complex here in Missouri(August 2009) and was shoked at the electrical bill I had for September and October. It has electric heat and central air conditioning and the total electrical bill per month was $20.00. Recent laws passed here in Missouri mandated energy efficient construction of all new houses and apartments. These modifications to your home can make the purchase of solar/windpower more affordable. Here in Missouri, you are required by law, when purchasing solar/windpower for your home, to contact your electrical company so when you hookup your home with solar/windpower and you make more electricity than you need, you can get paid for your excess power production.

http://www.homesola rwindpower. com/
http://www.windands olarpower. biz/
http://geco. cleanpowerplan. com/?leadsource= 25&gclid=CPrNk9b9paICF RMNDQodIDIxRQ
http://www.creative solarusa. com/Solar- Power-FAQ. php#6
http://www.solarpow erdirectory. com/city/ Ohio.html
http://www.energysa vers.gov/ your_home/ electricity/ index.cfm/ mytopic=10880

David Wade
wade6235@sbcglobal. net

Limit your use of Energy

2010-06-17T14:16:00.000-05:00

Thanks for passing that info on. So perhaps this isn't in the card for you just yet, however, there are many other things you can do. Have you considered wind power, we have plenty of wind where I live in Arizona.

Limit your present use of energy. We've all heard of physic vampires but do you realize you have energy vampires in your house?

Your computer is one such energy vampire. There is a meter you can purchase to check appliances and such in your house to see what appliances are guilty of constantly sucking energy out of your house. Let me look it up and I'll post it here. Change to the new energy efficient light bulbs.

Have a "black out night". Use beeswax candles or some other form of illumination rather then flipping switch.

Walk when you can. Start a garden. Turn off the light switch. Shade the sunny parts of your home to reduce your cooling. You can make what are called window quilts. White for summer and a dark color for winters that will attract solar heat.

Have a tank water heater? Look into getting a heat on demand tank less water heater. They only run when you turn on the hot water tap and heat the water you need instantly. No tank, gives you more space and doesn't waste propane or electric.

Only buy from businesses who are "green". Use the cloth bags for your groceries or make your own and decorate as you wish. Stop using so much plastic. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle.

There are many things you can start doing now that no matter how small it seems will make a difference. The point is if everyone starts thinking green and start with the little things, it will make a major impact collectively. The more you get used to doing it, the easier it is to take the next step. Think outside the box...some folks are building their own solar panels. :D

Just some thoughts.

Laura

"All Gave Some,,, Some Gave all, and for those who have fought for it,, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."

"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm!"
~ George Orwell

Urgent Please send Healing to Deby Morris

2010-06-17T14:00:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Debby Morris and support to her partner Zan Krall.

Debby and Zan who live in Maryland in the Washington , DC area are longtime members of Circle Sanctuary and the Pagan Spirit Gathering Community. Debby does military support ministry and other work through Circle Sanctuary. Zan is the coordinator of Amethyst Circle at the Pagan Spirit Gathering.

On her way to work this morning, Debby, who has had some problems with irregular heart rhythms in the past, began experiencing chest and jaw pains. She is now in a Maryland hospital, and Zan is by her side.

* Please send healing, comfort, and well-being to Debby.

* Please send support to Zan.

* Please send blessings to the medical team that is attending to Debby so that her condition can be correctly diagnosed and effectively treated.

Email well wishes to Debby: drwolf927@aol.com

and support to Zan: krall7@aol.com

Here is a photo of Debby & Zan to use as a focus. Debby is on the left; Zan on the right.

Please pass this call for healing on to others.

Thanks!

Selena Fox

Circle Sanctuary

Healing Circle: Monday, June 14, 2010

Send healing to VAL

2010-06-17T13:58:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Val, a member of Four Winds Sanctuary in Illinois.

Val underwent emergency surgery on Friday, June 4 and had several feet of
her intestines along with dead tissue removed. She is recovering in the
hospital.

Healing energy can be sent directly to her, or to the spiritual bubble
MamaCat, priestess of Four Winds Sanctuary, is keeping above the Mercy
Medical Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Well wishes can be sent to Val via MamaCat: fourwinds@aeroinc.net. Although
not able to respond to emails herself, Val thanks everyone for your support.

Healing Circle: Monday, June 7, 2010

Sacred Harvest Festival

2010-06-17T13:57:00.000-05:00

What: Sacred Harvest Festival
Where: Harmony Park, just north of Albert Lea, Minnesota
When: August 7-15
Web: http://www.harmonytribe.org/shf2010/

The 2010 Sacred Harvest Festival will soon be here! If you have not
already registered, now is a good time to get in on the early registration
pricing before July 1st.

We have a wonderful line up of Presenters and workshops to build upon this
year’s theme of Seducing the Muse. This year we have internationally
known environmental sculptor, performance and video artist, Cherie
Sampson. Anne Marie Forrester, well-known local artist and longtime
member of the Pagan community, will be there to help you tap into your
inner creativity. Author Veronica Cummer is returning this year. White
Deer will be there with his drums as well as his dancer wife, Violette
Rose. Visit our website to see their bios. There will also be other
wonderful workshops during the week.

Murphy’s Midnight Rounders will be there to entertain you, along with
Hugin the Bard. We may have a few more surprises for you. Whether you want
to drum and dance around the fire, sing with others in the Bardic Circle,
or simply enjoy a relaxing night staring at the stars, there will be
plenty of engaging things for you to do, including the 2nd Annual Not So
Talented Talent Show!

In addition to the many rituals that will be offered, we have the Sacred
Hunt and the Rangoli for those would like to participate in a unique and
deeply moving spiritual experience.

We have new Kids Cauldron programming and, rest assured, as in years past,
the Teens will have a new and creative way to put their stamp on this
year’s Festival.

You can register here http://www.harmonytribe.org/shf2010/
For questions on registration register@harmonytribe.org
Other questions market@harmonytribe.org
New to the SHF or Festivals in general? Check out
http://www.harmonytribe.org You might find some helpful information
there, or just ask us.

Sacred Harvest Festival is the largest Pagan festival in Minnesota, and
one of the largest family friendly Pagan festivals in the nation. This is
a festival so engaging that people have actually moved to Minnesota to be
closer to the tribe which creates it. It is a festival known for its
wonderful community, moving rituals every day, and it's commitment to its
yearly theme.

There are special rates for 3 days, 5 days, the full 9 days, and family
discounts.

We look forward to seeing you there and know you will have an amazing time.

Sacred Harvest Festival first registration deadline July 1

2010-05-14T11:46:00.000-05:00

What: Sacred Harvest Festival
Where: Harmony Park, just north of Albert Lea, Minnesota
When: August 7-15, 2010
Web: harmonytribe.org

Spring is here, the days are warmer, and we can practically taste the
coming of summer. That means that many of us are beginning to think about
the upcoming summer Pagan festivals, including Sacred Harvest Festival!

Sacred Harvest Festival is the largest Pagan festival in Minnesota, and
one of the largest family friendly Pagan festivals in the nation. This is
a festival so engaging that people have actually moved to Minnesota to be
closer to the tribe which creates it. It is a festival known for its
wonderful community, moving rituals every day, and it's commitment to its
yearly theme.

This year's theme is "Seducing the Muse". That means that this year the
rituals, choice of nationally known guests, and workshops will seek to
empower the inspiration and artistry of those attending. This should be a
year of creative expansion at Sacred Harvest Fest.

The first registration deadline is July 1, so be sure to register early
for the best rate. There are special rates for 3 days, 5 days, the full 9
days, and family discounts.

Register at harmonytribe.org

Recipe For Red skin or Rough Skin

2010-05-04T10:03:00.003-05:00

An age-old folklore ideas that seem to have been lost with time. But if you follow step by step instructions it can benefit you. Cut a tomato in half sprinkle just a touch of salt on it. Rub it on your red or toughened skin. Don't worry about seed or dribbling juice; you will be able to was it off in an half and hour after it dries. Then wash off, swab the treated area with a quart of boiled water which you have added a tablespoon of white vinegar. Do not use soap, ointments or lotions beyond the tomotoe and the vinegar-water. If the redness is still apparent after 2 hours repeat the treatment.

Beltane Year Cycle

2010-05-03T09:56:00.002-05:00

Many of us celebrate May festivals demonstrates how Pagan survived the Christanization of the British Isles. The May Queen is simply a disguise for a Goddess proxy. Even the May pole the very heart of our holy day, is a symbolic merger of soft feminine ribbons playfully winding around an erect phallus. Celebrate May Eve at sundown or May 1st also known as May Day. Named for the Celtic God of light. Witches calender beginning of summer, the first day of fout Celtic fire festivals.
The Beltane Craft summer festival observed on the full moon nearest May Ist. Which would of been April 28.

Witch's Reply

2010-04-05T13:41:00.002-05:00

Witches are not all what you see on late night TV show. The Christians profess to have the expertise, But little do they really know. The preachers preach their sermons; their pulpits they fiercely pound.Thou shalt not suffer a Witch to Live!" they say. Their ignorance is so totally profound! They say that Witches worship 'Satan'.. Well I am here to say that just ain't so! Witches don't even acknowledge their 'Devil'. You see I'm a Witch so I guess I oughta know! Nor do we ride our brooms or steal little children to eat. These are rumor started by the Christians. These people are so dear, so sweet. And we don't sacrifice animals or humans. As we're reported to supposedly do. We were the ones being sacrificed, it certainly wasn't you.
Witches live in harmony and love and honor our Mother Earth We treasure the world we live in. And love to marvel at the miracle of birth. So before you stroke up your fires, before you set up your stakes. Please take the time to learn the truth about Witches! For all our sakes..

Urgent Send healing to Jenifer

2010-04-05T13:25:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Jenifer Waite Wollenburg. Also send support to her
husband, Gabe, and to the medical team that is caring for her. Jenifer and
Gabe, who live in Wisconsin, are members of the Circle Sanctuary Community.

Jenifer has been hospitalized due to an infection, fever, and flu like
illness. She went to the emergency room last night, and since that time has
been undergoing testing to assess her condition and determine treatment.
With Gabe by her side, Jenifer presently is resting at Oconomowoc Memorial
hospital in Wisconsin.

In addition to sending spiritual healing, well wishes by email are also
welcome. Email Gabe: gwollenburg@gmail.com

They thank you for your help!

Healing Circle: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

More Healing to Lyra

2010-04-05T13:24:00.001-05:00

Please send additional healing to long-time Circle Sanctuary member Lyra,
who is living near Bangor, Maine. She continues to be in need of healing
for her heart, kidneys, and self as a whole.

On Sunday, March 21, 2010 she had another heart attack and was hospitalized
in critical care for most of the week. She is now back home and preparing
to undergo dialysis, in preparation for more testing.

She thanks everyone who has been sending her healing and email well wishes.
Although her circumstances are such that she is not able to reply
individually to all emails she receives, she appreciates your support and
thanks you in advance for all additional healing work and messages.

To send more support by email, contact her: sehkmet031356@aol.com

Healing Circle: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Milwaukee Ostara Festival, March 28

2010-03-25T12:04:00.000-06:00

Greetings all,
I know this event may be a bit far for some of you, but the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council (MPUC) has been working their cottontails off on this event and I thought I'd share this great resource.

The festival has 3 tracks of workshops all day, plus a children's track with kids activities, rituals, and workshops. ADF will host the opening ritual and I'll be hosting the closing ritual in the ecstatic participatory style. I'll also be offering a workshop on tools for Pagan leaders and community builders.

It's free to attend, though donations are accepted. Enjoy, and spring abundance to you!
-shauna

Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council presents:
The Seeds of Change
Milwaukee Ostara Festival
http://www.milwaukeeostarafestival.com

Date: Sunday March 28th 2010 10AM to 8PM
Location: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport & Convention Center
4747 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

The Spring Ostara festival celebrates the first planting of seeds after the long winter, and the anticipation for the growth and harvest of those seeds through the summer.

Join us to celebrate the Seeds of Change with an event promoting education, growth, and collaboration for Pagans and those interested in the Pagan path.

Programming:
Our program this year includes key note speaker Reverend Kirk Thomas, Vice Arch Druid of ADF and previous President of Cherry Hill Seminary, and other presenters offering workshops on crystal healing, Pagan leadership, introductions to Pagan traditions, soul retrieval, drumming, Kabballah, Chakras, new age spirituality, personal empowerment, public rituals, and much more.

The event also includes craft and vendor booths, arts, entertainment, and is a family friendly event with children’s play area and activities.

For more information check out www.milwaukeeostarafestival.com.

About the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council:

* Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council is a local community focused organization that provides support, information and services to members of the pagan community. We work toward educating the non-pagan community and dispelling many myths involving pagans.

* Our mission is to provide a forum for followers of various pagan spiritual paths to openly meet and discuss their similarities and differences; to work together to gain acceptance for our members within the mainstream of our society; to provide a platform of change, growth and education for all people or groups accepting of, or open to, the goals and beliefs of the pagan community.

http://www.milwaukeepuc.org

Milwaukee Ostara Festival

2010-03-21T11:44:00.000-06:00

Milwaukee Ostara Festival
http://www.milwaukeeostarafestival.com
Date: Sunday March 28th 2010 10AM to 8PM
Location: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport & Convention Center – Grand Ballroom
4747 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

Welcome Spring! (Ignore the snow outside)
You have been hearing about Ostara Festival for months now, and we are just a
week away. Since the countdown is on, we thought it was well past time we
released the schedule for the day. Check the schedule to find your favorite
presenters!

This is an all day event with live entertainment, children and family friendly
activities, great presenters and a wide variety of vendors. So come check it
out!

Special thanks to Water Street Bridge for performing at Ostara Festival!

Water Street Bridge

Separately these music veterans are known as Jocko Voxo, Mavpotchka, Nox and
Goater. Together they're turning heads, changing minds and carving out a new
genre of acoustic music. Blending Celtic, Americanna, Gypsy, Blues, Folk,
Slavic, Creole and Jazz music they create a sound that is uniquely Water Street
Bridge and can only be described as Garage Celtic, Pseudo-Slavic,
Electro-Magically Eclectic Acoustic.

Brandishing an impressive arsenal of musical instruments (including guitar,
resonator guitar, mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, viola, pennywhistle, squeeze box,
harmonica, bongos, doumbek, agogo, washboard, djembe, tupon and bodhran - just
to name a few) they bring new life to tales of old, old sounds to modern tales
and twisted takes on tales never meant to be told.

This AIN'T your mommas folk music. Anything can happen, and usually includes a
heaping Gumbo of Celti-Slavi-World-i-Cana, with plantains.

Ostara Schedule

10:00 AM
Ancient Celtic Religions, Rev. Kirk Thomas (ADF / Cherry Hill Seminary)
Muggle & Magick Manners, Valley Crone
Effective Chanting Techniques, Kassandra (www.kassandrasees.com)
Intro to Hand Drums, Greg Dickenson

11:15AM
Tales of Myth & Lore (Kids Area), Rev. Peter Hertzberg (Correllian Nativist
Tradition)
Chakras, Alchemy & Spiritual Transformation, Mark Mandrake (Chicago Pagan
Fellowship)
Healing with Crystals, Diane Bloom (Free Spirit Crystals)

11:30PM
Childhood Games As Basis for Rituals, Joshua Wetzel - Author of the Paradigmal
Pirate

12:30PM
Opening Ritual, ADF Travelling Clergy Program & Twisted Tree Protogrove

1:30PM
Water Street Bridge (www.waterstreetbridge.com)

2:00PM
Pagan Orthodoxy, Wade (Deeply Rooted)
Deosil - The Fairy Godmother (Kid's Area)
Elemental Magick - Using the Energy Theory of Magick, Frater Barrabbas Author of
The Disciple's Guide to Ritual Magick: A Beginner's Introduction to the High Art
The Divine Feminine in Myth & Legend, Betty Pound (Inner Well Reiki)

2:30PM
Water Street Bridge (www.waterstreetbridge.com)

3:30PM
Kabbalah: A History Introduction, Johnny Rapture (greattininess.wordpress.com)
Children's Ritual (Kid's Area)
Seeds of Hope: Sustainability in Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, Stephanie
Rose Bird Author of "Big Book of Soul"
Power & Structure: Leadership for Healthy Community, Shauna Aura
(RingingAnvil.org)

5:00PM
Heathenry 101: What is Asatru?, Phyllis Steinhauser (The Troth)
Wizard Wandmaking Workshop (Kid's Area), Mark Mandrake (Chicago Pagan
Fellowship)
Singing the Soul Home: A Celtic Style Group Soul Retrieval, Drake Spaeth, PsyD
(Earth Traditions)
Writing Pagan Liturgical Devotional Poetry, Ruby Sara
(www.gospelpagan.wordpress.com)

7:00PM
Closing Ritual, Shauna Aura & Milwaukee Community

8:00PM
P'Ostara Reception (Social & Meet the Team Unwinding Mixer), Sponsored by
Fritz's Pub

Vendors:
Free Spirit Crystals www.freespiritcrystals.com
Kait Ryan www.katysillustrations.com
Magda's www.gypsymagda.com
Amy Wilde www.castleart.com
Paul Hutto www.paulhutto.com
Moonwise Herbs and Brooms www.moonwiseherbs.com
Readings By Rhoda
Dragon's Eye Artistry www.dragonseyeartistry.com
Brett d'Arras www.urban-mystics.com
The Falcons Mew www.falconsmew.com
BRIGIT'S HEARTH http://www.brigitshearth.com
Healing Creations
Dragon's Fire Creations www.myspace.com/dragonsfirecreations
JoyStone Creations
Arkayn Leatherworks www.Psyark.com
Milwaukee Reiki www.MilwaukeeReiki.org
Healing Traditions, llc www.healingtraditions.biz
Christina Ward Creatures www.christinawardcreatures.etsy.com
Glass Goddess Jewelry glassgoddessjewelry.etsy.com
Barefoot Books www.kidslovebarefoot.com
Mary Lee Agnew
Tarot Tree
Juice Plus
Abundant Life Superfoods / Amazon Herb Company

Reminder

2010-03-21T11:42:00.000-06:00

Reminder from: wisconsin_pagan_trader Yahoo! Group

Title: Ostara Festival

Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: Milwaukee Wyndham Airport Conference Center - Grand Ballroom
Street: 4747 South Howell Avenue
City State Zip: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207
Phone: http://www.milwaukeeostarafestival.com
Notes: Welcome Spring! (Ignore the snow outside)
You have been hearing about Ostara Festival for months now, and we are just a week away. Since the countdown is on, we thought it was well past time we released the schedule for the day. Check the schedule to find your favorite presenters!

This is an all day event with live entertainment, children and family friendly activities, great presenters and a wide variety of vendors. So come check it out!

10:00 AM
Ancient Celtic Religions, Rev. Kirk Thomas
Muggle & Magick Manners, Valley Crone
Effective Chanting Techniques, Kassandra
Intro to Hand Drums, Greg Dickenson

11:15AM
Tales of Myth & Lore (Kids Area), Rev. Peter Hertzberg
Chakras, Alchemy & Spiritual Transformation, Mark Mandrake Healing with Crystals, Diane Bloom

11:30AM Childhood Games As Basis for Rituals, Joshua Wetzel

12:30PM Opening Ritual

1:30PM Water Street Bridge

2:00PM
Pagan Orthodoxy, Wade
Deosil - The Fairy Godmother (Kid's Area)
Elemental Magick - Using the Energy Theory of Magick, Frater Barrabbas
The Divine Feminine in Myth & Legend, Betty Pound

2:30PM Water Street Bridge

3:30PM
Kabbalah: A History Introduction, Johnny Rapture
Children's Ritual (Kid's Area)
Seeds of Hope: Sustainability in Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, Stephanie Rose Bird
Power & Structure: Leadership for Healthy Community, Shauna Aura

5:00PM
Heathenry 101: What is Asatru?, Phyllis Steinhauser
Wizard Wandmaking Workshop (Kid's Area), Mark Mandrake
Singing the Soul Home: A Celtic Style Group Soul Retrieval, Drake Spaeth, PsyD
Writing Pagan Liturgical Devotional Poetry, Ruby Sara

7:00PM - Closing Ritual

8:00PM
P'Ostara Reception (Social & Meet the Team Unwinding Mixer), Sponsored by Fritz's Pub

Send Healing to Beth

2010-03-19T18:25:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Beth Drake of Kentucky.

Her liver is showing signs of having problems and they are trying to figure
out what is going on. May the source of the liver problems be discovered &
for Beth to receive the correct treatment.

She thanks you in advance for all healing sent her way.

Healing Circle: Friday, March 19, 2010

Send Healing to keith

2010-03-17T19:12:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Keith Ray from Wisconsin. He is having surgery this
Friday, March 19 in Madison, Wisconsin.

He will be having hip surgery. Please sending healing and support to Keith
and his medical team.

Well wishes can be sent to him at kgray@mhtc.net.

Healing Circle: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Send Healing to Lyra

2010-03-15T10:19:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to long-time Circle Sanctuary member Lyra, who is living
near Bangor, Maine. She is in need of healing for her heart, kidneys, and
self as a whole.

She has had several heart attacks, including one recently, and is about to
undergo dialysis in preparation for being injected with dyes that are toxic
to the kidneys in order to have a cardiac catherization test to determine
what is happening with her heart.

Please send words of support to her: sehkmet031356@aol.com

Healing Circle: Saturday, March 13, 2010

Ostara Ritual Planning Workshop, March 21st, Milwaukee WI

2010-03-15T10:15:00.000-06:00

Ostara Ritual Arts and Planning Workshop
March 21st, 12-6pm,
Location on the East Side of Milwaukee near UWM. Please pre-register for address

Take a breath...can you smell the season turning from Winter to Spring?

At this workshop, we will explore basic tools for putting on public rituals. We will explore the tools of ecstatic ritual and step into experiential ritual work. If you've wanted to lead, or better support public rituals, or see more excellence in public ritual work, this is a great introduction to tools and skills for offering rituals that will really help a group sink into the work.

We'll also brainstorm about Ostara and Spring in order to help plan the Closing ritual for the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council's Ostara Festival on March 28th. Participants in the class who wish to can choose to support the ritual on the 28th. We will also do an Ostara ritual as part of this afternoon workshop.

It is Ostara, time for the Seeds of Change. The seeds awaken within the earth, softening with the melting snow and rains, and stretching toward the rising light. What seeds do you plant now, or have you planted in the earth before the cold season? What are the seeds that you wish to tend for this year? This is the time of healing, and of regeneration. What are your hopes, wishes, and dreams that you will pray for? Will you hold the seeds planted in the rich earth of your heart, and imagine the tree grown strong?

Registration:
Donations accepted on a sliding scale from $1-$50. Register or ask questions -- ShaunaAura@gmail.com

Healing to Lady Amber

2010-03-15T10:13:00.000-06:00

Early this past Sunday morning, Lady Amber Dawn, who has been part of Circle
Network for many years, had a heart attack and was hospitalized.

A priestess of Auset, Fellowship of Isis, she lives in Fairfax, Virginia.
After being in the hospital for two days, she is now at home resting and
healing. She is continuing to interface with medical staff regarding her
condition.

Please send her healing that she recovers completely and be well.

Please also send her well wishes: lotuspyramid@yahoo.com

Healing Circle: Thursday, March 11, 2010

Send Healing to Michael Doran

2010-03-10T10:45:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Circle Sanctuary Community member & Bard Michael
Doran of the Madison, Wisconsin area. He is continuing his quest to recover
from viral meningitis which hospitalized him in December.

Please send him healing to dispel pain, tiredness, broken sleep, and other
problems resulting from the meningitis. Send him healing and well-wishes
that he be restored to good health.

Express words of support to him by posting messages:
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/healing/michael_doran
and/or by sending him direct emails: michael_doran@charter.net

Healing Circle: Monday, March 8, 2010

Continue Healing to Dave Erickson

2010-03-10T10:43:00.001-06:00

Please continue to send healing and support to Dave Erickson of Spring Green, Wisconsin.He starts six weeks of radiation treatment for brain cancer tomorrow, Monday, March 8.

In addition to visualizing the tumor in his brain shrinking and disappearing, please send blessings of strength, vitality, comfort, healing, and well-being to Dave.

Share words of healing and well wishes on his healing support page:
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/healing/dave_erickson/

Dave thanks you in advance for your help!

Healing Circle: Sunday, March 7, 2010

NO MEANS NO!!!!

2010-03-06T17:04:00.001-06:00

Guy: "Lets have sex right now."

Girl: "Can we do what?"

Guy: "You know, can I be your first, finally?"

Girl: "Um.....no."

Guy: "Why?"

Girl: "Because, 1. you have a girlfriend, who happens to be my friend......."

Guy: "So, if you don't tell, I won't tell."

Girl: "Besides that, I'm waiting for someone special. Someone that I want to be with for the rest of my life to be my first."

Guy: "I'm not special to you?"

Girl: "You're my friend. That's all."

Guy: looks forward and keeps driving.

5 minutes pass.......

Guy: starts to run his hand up the girl's thigh.

Girl: moves his hand, "Don't touch me.".

Guy: tries to kiss her.

Girl: screams, "Would you stop."

Guy: continues trying.

Girl: moves to the back seat

Guy: parks on an abandoned street and gets in the backseat with the girl. Starts to kiss her.

Girl: pushes him off and scoots over, "Please, don't do this."

Guy: "Don't do what, I know you want it, I can see it in your eyes." Moves over to her and starts to unbutton her pants.

Girl: pushes him harder and says, "No, don't."

Guy: getting aggravated, punches her and tells her to stop "playing hard to get".

Girl: crying, continues to fight.

Guy: punches her harder, pulls her pants off, and holds her down.

Girl: screams as he penetrates her, "NO, please don't do this to me!"

Guy: puts his hand over her mouth.

An hour passes.........

Guy: pulls back and wipes himself off.

Girl: sits on the corner of the seat, crying.

Guy: looks at her and says, "You better not tell anybody about this. If you're really my friend, you won't tell anybody about this. You know I love you." He reaches out his hand to touch her cheek.

Girl: pulls back, "Just take me home, now."

Guy: says, "Alright." Gets in the front seat and drives her home.

2 months later.........

Girl: "Doctor, what's wrong with me. I haven't had my time of the month in 2 months."

Doctor: looks at her, "You haven't been having your "time" for a reason."

Girl: looks at him and says, "Why?" dreading the answer that she was sure to receive.

Doctor: "You are pregnant."

Girl: faints.

The story gets out that she is pregnant, and people start looking to the Guy. He claims that it isn't his because she was sleeping with every guy in the school(which was a lie). He goes to her and tells her, "I'm telling you, if you lie to people and say that I raped you, I'll kill you."

The Girl is completely devastated. First, he took her virginity and got her pregnant....then he lied about it. So completely depressed......the girl commits suicide by drug overdose.......

Girls, if this story touched you, repost it as "No means no asshole"

Guys, if this story pisses you off, repost it as "I'll kill any fucker who does this to my girl or any girl"

Well the way I see it if you open and read this and DON"T REPOST this you must be for rape???
Enough said

Send Healing to Al

2010-03-06T16:30:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Circle Sanctuary Community member Al Rickey of Wisconsin.

This morning, Al had brain surgery to correct tremors in his left arm. The surgery went well and he is now home resting. Please send blessings that he heal well from the surgery and have full use of his arms.

Send well-wishes to him: al@circlesanctuary.org

When I spoke with him this afternoon he said to thank everyone in advance for your help!

Thanks!
Selena

Healing Circle: Friday, March 5, 2009

Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council

2010-03-03T13:48:00.000-06:00

The Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council, along with the Pagan Community of Milwaukee & Southeastern Wisconsin are presenting this year's Ostara Festival, and would like to cordially invite you to participate in and/or sponsor our annual Pagan event.

This event will take place on Sunday, March 28th 2010. (More information is coming soon...)

Our event's main activity is to come together for a day of pride and unity amongst the many different Pagan paths. We educate the public and celebrate our cultural, spiritual, lifestyle and ethnic diversity through a platform of change, growth and education for all people or groups accepting of, or open to, the goals and beliefs of the pagan community.

We welcome ALL members of the Pagan Community and encourage other spiritual non-profit groups to participate as well. This is a family oriented event, with a children's play area and activities, craft and vendor booths, food court, workshops, arts and entertainment.

Our tenative schedule this year includes:
Guest Speaker: Reverend Kirk Thomas, Vice Arch Druid of ADF, Previous President of Cherry Hill Seminary

Key Note Speakers:
Joshua Wetzel (Paradigmal Pirate), Stephanie Rose Bird (Big Book of Soul), Shauna Aura & Mark Mandrake, and Valley Crone,

Workshops:
Muggle & Magical Manners, Facilitated by Valley Crone
Healing with Crystals, Facilitated by Diane Bloome
Heathenry 101:What is Asatru?, Facilitated by Phyllis Steinhauser
Kabbalah: A Historical Introduction, Facilitated by Johnny Rapture
Pagan Leadership & Personal Growth, Facilitated by Shauna Aura
Chakras, Alchemy & Personal Growth, Facilitated by Mark Mandrake
More workshops are coming but will not be approved until February 14th 2010.

You still have time to submit an applications at: https://spreadsheet s.google. com/viewform? hl=en&formkey= dDh0RGhWY084UGcz SVNRQmtxRk5XZEE6 MA

With a projected attendance of upwards of 200 individuals, along with internet coverage and lots of local advertising, a sponsorship of our event would give your business great advertising exposure at a low cost.

Remember, your sponsorship and support are tax deductible.

For more information, please contact Tori Danson at ivonywynters @ gmail.com

For more information on vendor and sponsor packages please check out:
http://spreadsheets .google.com/ pub?key=ta- Gowu4EEuCXa6zLST 6Pbg&output= html

Reminder

2010-03-03T13:37:00.000-06:00

Greetings all,
I wanted to send out a reminder note about Monday's open ritual with Starhawk. The workshop portion of the event is sold out, with a waiting list, but there's plenty of room for more at the evening's ritual.

We are accepting donations for the ritual on a sliding scale to help pay for the space, Starhawk's fees, and extra money will go toward Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council's Ostara festival. However, please know that you are welcome to attend regardless of whether or not you donate financially, so please consider joining us.

The Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council is hosting a dinner at Wehr Nature Center from 5:15-6:15, with details below. You're welcome to purchase dinner from the group, or bring along your own or something from a restaurant. This is a good opportunity to meet people from the local Pagan community and share connections and resources. Blessings!
-shauna

Starhawk: Holding Power Well
Monday, March 1st 2010
Gardner Room & Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132

What are the patterns of power that we don't see?
How do we find the source of our true power from within?
What blocks us from being empowered, effective, courageous people?

We will consider power within sacred space, and through ritual, trance, drumming, song, movement, and energy work develop the tools we need to transform destructive patterns into energies freed for change.

Open Public Ritual
Monday, March 1st 6:30pm-9pm
Join us in for an open ritual to celebrate the season of the returning light. Will you hold the vision of your own light and step into your personal power? What is your relationship to power with your self, your community, and the world around you? Will you heal your relationship to power with Self, Community, and the Earth? This ritual will be offered in the ecstatic, inclusive style of Reclaiming and is open to participants of any tradition.
Registration & Donations
Donations are accepted at the ritual from $1-$100 to help pay for expenses. Please pay what you can afford, no one will be turned away.

Dinner: 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
For dinner, Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council has offered to set up an organic vegan meal and with a meat option (non-organic) for $7.50 - $10.00 sliding scale. They will also be hosting a bake sale; proceeds will go to the local Pagan Assistance Fund. Beverages will also be available for purchase or filtered water, tea and coffee will be available for free (if you bring your own mug.)

If you plan to purchase dinner from the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council, please sign up by emailing ivonywynters@ gmail.com, and indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

You may also eat at the Wehr Nature Center and brown bag your own dinner, or eat dinner at a local restaurant.

Time: Monday, March 1st, Dinner from 5:15pm-6:15 pm, ritual begins at 7:30pm
Location: Gardner Room & Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
More Information: Contact ShaunaAura@gmail. com with questions.

This event is being sponsored by the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council.
Agreements: We come to this workshop and ritual agreeing to mutual respect and compassion. This event will be drug and alcohol free.

Will you step into your own Power?

Starhawk Ritual: Open event, Mon. March 1st, Milwaukee

2010-03-03T13:35:00.000-06:00

Send Healing to Dave Erickson

2010-03-03T13:33:00.001-06:00

Please send healing to Dave Erickson of Wisconsin for upcoming radiation treatments.

Dave had brain cancer surgery two years ago which removed a tumor. He just learned that there is brain tumor growing again and on Thursday, March 4, Dave begins undergoing a series of radiation treatments. In preparation for his surgery, he goes in for more testing tomorrow.

Dave is a filmmaker, musician, and environmentalist. Some of his creative works are available through Ootek Productions:

http://www.caughtintime.com/OotekProductionsHOME.html

He is presently working on an environmental film about the Wisconsin River . When we spoke by phone this afternoon, he told me that he hopes that this treatment will work and that he will be able to finish the film and continue his life's journey.

Thanks for your help!

Selena

Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council Ostara - Call for Workshops; Deadline

2010-02-24T21:28:00.001-06:00

Hello!

We are seeking potential workshops for Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council's Seventh
Ostara Festival to be held on March 28th, 2010 in Milwaukee, WI.

Milwaukee's Ostara Festival celebrates the Spring Equinox and kicks off the
Milwaukee Pagan Festival season- the time when the weather is better for coming
out to see the community you are a part of, or expressing who you are
spiritually to the outside world. This year there will be a provision of quality
workshops, discussions, and seminars for the local pagan and alternative
spiritual beliefs community.

The theme for workshops is "Seeds of Change." These seeds could be introducing
new ideas or concepts; paths or traditions; and skills and knowledge within our
community. These are the seeds that help us grow, and continue Milwaukee Pagan
Unity Council's commitment to change, growth and education.

We would like the activities at Ostara to be participatory or inviting. We hope
that participants will take what is shared at Ostara and share it with others
through the seeding and growth of local groups or themselves.

For more information on Milwaukee Pagan Unity Council and its mission, check out
http://www.milwaukeepuc.org.

Workshop Wishlist:
- Kids Activities
- Eco-Friendly Concepts (Sustainable Living, Nature Stewardship, Community
Gardens)
- Green Magic
- Astrology
- Reiki
- Crafting
- Pagan Skills (Writing/performing rituals, Drumming, Singing/chanting/intoning,
Estatic Trance, Meditation)
- Interpersonal Development
- Community Development

If you would be interested in presenting at Ostara, please submit an application
at:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDh0RGhWY084UGczSVNRQmtxRk5XZEE6\
MA

The application deadline is February 12th 2010, if your presentation is accepted
you will be informed by February 14th with additional information.

In the mean time, if you have any questions, please contact:
Tori Danson, Workshop Coordinator
e-mail: ivonywynters@gmail.com

Thanks in advance for your help and consideration or commitment.

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Reminder

2010-02-24T21:12:00.000-06:00

Reminder from: wisconsin_pagan_trader Yahoo! Group

Title: Starhawk: Holding Power

Date: Monday March 1, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Notes: Starhawk: Holding Power Well

Monday, March 1st 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, address TBA

What are the patterns of power that we don't see?
How do we find the source of our true power from within?
What blocks us from being empowered, effective, courageous people?
We will consider power within sacred space, and through ritual, trance, drumming, song, movement, and energy work develop the tools we need to transform destructive patterns into energies freed for change.

Workshop: Holding Power Well
Monday, March 1st, 2pm-5pm
This workshop explores issues of power and leadership. How do we take our power and own it as a life-giving force? How do we recognize when we do have power, and use it in ways that empower others? How do we nurture and support leadership in our groups, while also holding our leaders accountable?

This is a workshop for anyone who has struggled with these issues in relationships or groups. All of us have internalized models of power as domination, which often interfere when we attempt to form new structures based on power-from-within. Will you step into your own power?

Open Public Ritual
Monday, March 1st 6:30pm-9pm
Join us in for an open ritual to celebrate the season of the returning light. Will you hold the vision of your own light and step into your personal power? What is your relationship to power with your self, your community, and the world around you? Will you heal your relationship to power with Self, Community, and the Earth?This ritual will be offered in the ecstatic, inclusive style of Reclaiming and is open to participants of any tradition. Doors will open at 6:30pm with ritual beginning at 7:30 pm.

Registration:
Registration is on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can afford, no one will be turned away. Pre-registering helps the organizers tremendously to know how many people to expect.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGRpUkNmVFUyZnhiaXlqb2ltVnlpTWc6MA

Send Healing to Tim

2010-02-24T21:11:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Tim McCollum, who was critically injured in a house
fire yesterday. He is in critical condition and being treated at a burn
center in the San Francisco, California area.

Please send words of healing and support to Tim via his brother, Circle
Sanctuary minister Patrick McCollum: patrick@circlesanctuary.org. Please
put "Support for Tim" in the subject line of emails you send. Patrick will
relay copies to his brother. Thanks!

Healing Circle: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Reminder Starhawk Holding Power Well

2010-02-18T13:23:00.000-06:00

Reminder from: wisconsin_pagan_trader Yahoo! Group

Title: Starhawk: Holding Power

Date: Monday March 1, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Next reminder: The next reminder for this event will be sent in 7 days.
Notes: Starhawk: Holding Power Well

Monday, March 1st 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, address TBA

What are the patterns of power that we don't see?
How do we find the source of our true power from within?
What blocks us from being empowered, effective, courageous people?
We will consider power within sacred space, and through ritual, trance, drumming, song, movement, and energy work develop the tools we need to transform destructive patterns into energies freed for change.

Workshop: Holding Power Well
Monday, March 1st, 2pm-5pm
This workshop explores issues of power and leadership. How do we take our power and own it as a life-giving force? How do we recognize when we do have power, and use it in ways that empower others? How do we nurture and support leadership in our groups, while also holding our leaders accountable?

This is a workshop for anyone who has struggled with these issues in relationships or groups. All of us have internalized models of power as domination, which often interfere when we attempt to form new structures based on power-from-within. Will you step into your own power?

Open Public Ritual
Monday, March 1st 6:30pm-9pm
Join us in for an open ritual to celebrate the season of the returning light. Will you hold the vision of your own light and step into your personal power? What is your relationship to power with your self, your community, and the world around you? Will you heal your relationship to power with Self, Community, and the Earth?This ritual will be offered in the ecstatic, inclusive style of Reclaiming and is open to participants of any tradition. Doors will open at 6:30pm with ritual beginning at 7:30 pm.

Registration:
Registration is on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can afford, no one will be turned away. Pre-registering helps the organizers tremendously to know how many people to expect.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGRpUkNmVFUyZnhiaXlqb2ltVnlpTWc6MA

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Healing to Geri

2010-02-18T12:58:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Geri of Minnesota.

She has spinal problems that require surgery and other treatment. Please
send her blessings of well being that her spine be well and that she be well
in every way.

Please send well wishes to her to help her through health and other life
challenges at sapphirejem137@yahoo.com.

Healing Circle: Monday, January 18, 2010

Blessing to Member Al Rickey

2010-02-18T12:57:00.000-06:00

Send blessings to Circle Sanctuary Community member Al Rickey, who had
surgery yesterday to correct tremors in his arm. His surgery went well.

Please send Al healing blessings for a speedy recovery.

Well wishes can be emailed to him: al@circlesanctuary.org

Healing Circle: Thursday, February 04, 2010

Milwaukee's Ostara Festival

2010-02-18T12:56:00.000-06:00

2009-11-11T11:15:00.001-06:00

Reiki is a natural "hands on" healing method of energy balancing for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation.
Reiki is not meant as a substitute for medical,psychologic al, diagnosis and treatment.
Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions,nor perform medical treatment,prescribe substance,or interfere with the treatment of a licensed professional.
Reiki should not compete with the medical doctors and their treatments.
Reiki is meant to compliment medical treatment.
It is recommended you see a licensed professional health care for any physical or psychological ailment you may have.

Relieve the symptoms of
acute pain
chronic pain

Restore the physical body before or after:
pregnancy and childbirth
surgery
accidents and injuries
chronic wounds

Stabilize symptoms in chronic debilitating diseases such as:
allergies
cancer
diabetes
high blood pressure
Relax and restore the emotional and mental bodies during or after periods of:
acute situational stress
critical incident stress
chronic stress
What do I have to do? You need to do nothing more than rest in a comfortable position for the duration of the session. You will lay, fully clothed, on a massage table, while the practitioner does the work. The practitioner will move their hands over you to various position holding them there for several minutes allowing the energy to flow into your body. Often this can be done without even touching the body, but sometimes, and only with your permission will the practitioner actually rest their hands on an affected area to maximize the flow of Energy to that location. Some people actually fall asleep during a session and afterwards most people feel a profound sense of peace and relaxation that may last for several days.
Call for your appointment today
920-973-3532

Support to Fort Hood

2009-11-11T11:14:00.000-06:00

Please send healing and support to the Fort Hood Community and all who have been impacted by the tragic shootings there today.

A photo of the Fort Hood Open Circle ritual site is on-line at the Circle Sanctuary website
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/healing/fort_hood.htm

and can be used as a focus to send healing not only to the Pagans at Fort Hood but to everyone there and others affected by the tragedy.

Healing Circle: Thursday, November 5, 2009

Healing to craft Elder Lady

2009-11-11T11:09:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Craft Elder Lady Cybele of Wisconsin. She sprained
her right ankle and also was bruised when she was thrown from a horse
recently. May her right ankle and her whole body be healed.

She does not have email and thanks you in advance for all healing sent her
way.

Healing Circle: Monday, October 26, 2009

Please send healing to Druid elder & Pagan author Isaac Bonewits of Nyack,New York.

2009-10-26T14:40:00.000-06:00

Please send healing to Druid elder & Pagan author Isaac Bonewits of Nyack,New
York.

Isaac has been in the hospital since yesterday. Cysts were found in his colon.
Biopsies were done today to determine if cancer is involved and results are
expected tomorrow. Surgery may happen on Saturday. When I spoke with Isaac by
phone this afternoon, he asked that in addition to sending healing and comfort
to him, that you also focus on shrinking and dispelling the cysts in his colon
and anything that may be inside them.

Isaac's wife Phaedra also needs healing. She is at home this week due to being
sick with the flu. When I spoke with Phaedra, she asks that you send her
healing to dispel the flu as well as stress, and to return her to wellness.

Each told me to thank you in advance for any healing that you can send to them
individually and to them both.

A photo of Isaac and Phaedra that can be used as a focus in healing rites is
on-line at their Facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/isaac.phaedra.bonewits

Updates will be posted there. It also is a place where you can express well
wishes.

Please pass this email on to others.

Thanks!
Selena Fox
High Priestess, Circle Sanctuary

Healing Circle: Thursday, October 22, 2009

Please send blessing to Mary Ellen's

2009-10-18T15:09:00.000-05:00

Please send blessing to Mary Ellen's 92 year old grandmother, Mary Eileen
Bahan of Newport Beach, California who is the final stage of life.

Please send her comfort and peace as she makes her transition.

Messages of support can be sent to Mary Ellen: mebahan@yahoo.com

Mary Ellen give thanks in advance to everyone for your help.

Healing Circle: Thursday, October 15, 2009

Please send healing to Bronwyn Erickson of Spring Green, Wisconsin. She has been undergoing a series of surgeries and other treatment as a result of

2009-10-18T15:08:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Bronwyn Erickson of Spring Green, Wisconsin. She has been undergoing a series of surgeries and other treatment as a result of three torn ligament she received last month in a motorcycle accident. Her next surgery is October 19.

Please send her blessings of healing and well-being.

Also, please her support for her bereavement process. Her husband, Eric Erickson, one of the founders of Order of the Pentacle, died of cancer in February of this year.

Messages of comfort and healing can be emailed to her: eb_erickson@yahoo.com

Healing Circle: Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ginkgo Biloba

2009-10-18T15:06:00.000-05:00

Ginkgo biloba
fresh leaves for sale
1 lb for $10 pick up in Crivitz or extra to ship

Leadership & Community Development Training Intensive Offered by Mark & Shauna

2009-10-18T15:04:00.000-05:00

Leadership & Community Development Training Intensive Offered by Mark & Shauna

Leadership & Community Development training is being offered by Mark and Shauna,
and Milwaukee is looking to host it. Tentative dates have been provided as
October 31st and November 1st, due to their availability.

There has been a lot of discussion on this training opportunity and it's not
really clear which way the community would like to go.

For planning purposes, I've created a poll to capture public opinion. Please
forward this on to all who would be interested. This will help us confirm who
wants to participate, who isn't able to and other considerations we need to plan
for with finding a location and asking Mark and Shauna for support.

If you have additional questions you want to add to this or different verbiage,
please just let me know. I wasn't sure how to add it through Yahoo Groups Polls;
it might be good to capture this information there.

I appreciate your help and your participation.

Cheers,
Tori

The Poll can be found here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Ext8H3yhp73imGqD_2blmL9g_3d_3d

If you want to paste it on your website or blog, please use:
href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Ext8H3yhp73imGqD_2blmL9g_3d_3d">Clic\
k Here to take survey

Reiki

2009-09-27T21:42:00.003-05:00

Reiki is a natural "hands on" healing method of energy balancing for the purpose
of stress reduction and relaxation.
Reiki is not meant as a substitute for medical,psychological, diagnosis and
treatment.
Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions,nor perform medical
treatment,prescribe substance,or interfere with the treatment of a licensed
professional.
Reiki should not compete with the medical doctors and their treatments.
Reiki is meant to compliment medical treatment.
It is recommended you see a licensed professional health care for any physical
or psychological ailment you may have.

Relieve the symptoms of
acute pain
chronic pain

Restore the physical body before or after:
pregnancy and childbirth
surgery
accidents and injuries
chronic wounds

Stabilize symptoms in chronic debilitating diseases such as:
allergies
cancer
diabetes
high blood pressure
Relax and restore the emotional and mental bodies during or after periods of:
acute situational stress
critical incident stress
chronic stress
What do I have to do? You need to do nothing more than rest in a comfortable
position for the duration of the session. You will lay, fully clothed, on a
massage table, while the practitioner does the work. The practitioner will move
their hands over you to various position holding them there for several minutes
allowing the energy to flow into your body. Often this can be done without even
touching the body, but sometimes, and only with your permission will the
practitioner actually rest their hands on an affected area to maximize the flow
of Energy to that location. Some people actually fall asleep during a session
and after wards most people feel a profound sense of peace and relaxation that
may last for several days.
Call for your evening appointment today
920-973-3532
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
www.reiki-1.net

Send healing to Heidi

2009-09-27T21:41:00.000-05:00

Send healing to Heidi Green of Tacoma, Washington.

She just detected a lump in her right breast and has begun the process of having
it checked out. She and her fiancé Michael Gibson are about to get married and
neither has health insurance. Also send healing to both of them for dealing
with this situation and for their upcoming wedding.

Healing Circle: Monday, September 21, 2009

Book of Shadows

2009-08-01T15:44:00.001-05:00

Merry Meet everyone. I got this message on one of my other lists I am subscribed
to and thought I'd forward it to all of you because I got my Book of Shadows CD
in the other day and think it's wonderful! Anyways, you can get yours at
http://www.freebos. com. It's free but you still have to pay for shipping ($5)
but it's way worth it.

Merry Part,
Max

> Greetings,
>
> I am known as Sapphire. I am posting this notice because I am once
> again offering my Book of Shadows on CD-ROM for free. It contains
> more than 15 full length books, hundreds of spells plus pagan
> information and occult resources. It also includes desktop themes,
> screensavers, software and more. There are over 700 pages of pagan
> information, spells, and resources in the Book of Shadows, more
> than 14 full length books on the rest of the CD. For more
> information, please visit my web site:
>
> http://www.freebos. com
>
> Bright Blessings,
>
> Sapphire

Send Healing To Allen

2009-07-31T15:56:00.001-05:00

Please send healing to Allen Willis of Wisconsin.

Allen was rushed to the hospital last night and is undergoing testing for
possible heart problems today. Please also send blessings and support to his
family during this time.

Well wishes can be sent to Allen & family at gryphonms@yahoo.com.

Healing Circle: Thursday, July 30, 2009

Follow Up Kay

2009-07-31T15:55:00.001-05:00

This is follow-up to our previous call for support for Kay Donaldson emailed on
Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

Please send additional blessings to Kay who now appears to be nearing the end of
her life's journey.

Kay (Kathryn) Donaldson of the Washington, DC area is a Druid priestess and
Pagan elder. She served as the priestess of Mugwort Grove of ADF and also was
among the organizers of the Sacred Space conference for many years.
Kay had been receiving treatment for breast cancer which spread to her brain and
lungs. In late June, she was hospitalized following a fall and then transferred
to a nursing home facility. She is now in hospice care at that facility in
Arlington, Virginia. Her condition has weakened considerably over the past two
days.

Please send Kay comfort, love, support, and other blessings. Thanks!

Healing Circle: Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Free Book of Shadows CD Rom

2009-07-31T15:54:00.000-05:00

Merry Meet everyone. I got this message on one of my other lists I am subscribed
to and thought I'd forward it to all of you because I got my Book of Shadows CD
in the other day and think it's wonderful! Anyways, you can get yours at
http://www.freebos.com. It's free but you still have to pay for shipping ($5)
but it's way worth it.

Merry Part,
Max

> Greetings,
>
> I am known as Sapphire. I am posting this notice because I am once
> again offering my Book of Shadows on CD-ROM for free. It contains
> more than 15 full length books, hundreds of spells plus pagan
> information and occult resources. It also includes desktop themes,
> screensavers, software and more. There are over 700 pages of pagan
> information, spells, and resources in the Book of Shadows, more
> than 14 full length books on the rest of the CD. For more
> information, please visit my web site:
>
> http://www.freebos.com
>
> Bright Blessings,
>
> Sapphire

Support to Kay

2009-07-31T15:53:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who sent support to Druid priestess and Pagan elder Kay
Donaldson for her crossing over process. She died in the night, in the early
hours this morning. Thanks and blessings to Kay, now in the realm of the
Ancestors.

Healing Circle: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sacred Harvest Fest

2009-07-31T15:52:00.000-05:00

http://harmonytribe.org/shf2009/

What: Sacred Harvest Fest
When: August 8 - 16th, 2009
Where: Harmony Park just north of Albert Lea in Minnesota

Hello Happy Camping Pagans!

Don't wait another day. If you don't register before the end of July,
you'll have to pay $30 extra at the gate to get in.

Sacred Harvest Fest always has nationally known guest speakers, musical
entertainment and moving daily rituals in a family friendly atmosphere.
This is one of the largest family friendly Pagan festivals in the United
States, and the largest Pagan festivals in Minnesota.

Minnesota is home of the second largest Pagan community in the United
States, and what many regard as the most cohesive Pagan community in the
United States, known as Paganistan. Sacred Harvest Fest is the festival
product of the Paganistani community. This festival is so significant that
people have actually moved to Paganistan to be closer to the community
that creates this festival.

New this year we're introducing our very own Bardic Circle. Bring your
stories, your TALL tales, your songs and chants, your musical instruments,
and yourselves and come sit by the fire and share. We have also added Big
Joe and Little Joe Credit (members of Sona) coming to perform on Sunday
Night. And last but not least…. ( please place sound of snare drum
here)….we have added The No Talent-Talent Show on Wednesday evening. So,
get out your costumes. Practice your hula hooping and baton twirls.
Break out the Kazoos and come join us for a night of laughs and fun in the
Heart Chakra.

We know budgets are tight, but there are still opportunities available for
people wishing to enroll in a work exchange program.

For more information or to register for Sacred Harvest Festival 2009,
please click here:

http://harmonytribe.org/shf2009/

If you know someone who may be interested in attending our festival,
please forward this announcement to them.

We look forward to seeing you this year!

~ Harmony Tribe

Harmony Tribe (the close-knit group that organizes this wonderful
festival) is organized exclusively for charitable, religious and
educational purposes. Our mission is to provide spiritual experiences and
educational opportunities for practitioners of nature-based religions. We
welcome all who embrace nature spirituality in some form. Acceptance is
our desire; tolerance, respect and love is our rule. Contact us for
membership information:http://harmonytribe.org/contact/form.php

Send Healing to Edith

2009-07-08T18:17:00.000-05:00

Please send healing to Edith Lopez-Duncanson, co-founder of Spirit of the
Earth Church.

Yesterday she was admitted to the hospital, suffering from what appears to
have been a mini-stroke; however, tests have not confirmed the exact
diagnosis, a possible blood clot is also being explored at this time. As we
await test results, please light a candle of healing for Edith and for a
clear diagnosis.

Prayers of healing and well wishes may be sent to Edith at
moonlightchild1961@yahoo.com

Healing Circle: Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Iron Jawed Angels Awesome Movie

2009-07-06T22:00:00.000-05:00

If you have not seen this movie I highly recommend it for all! Especially for women and girls. While in the residential program at the VA we went on a field trip to the Susan B Anthony House and learned far more than we ever did in history classes. One of the women bought the movie "Iron Jawed Angels" and we watched it later in the week. It is one of the most awesome movies ever relating to our history! Not only does it tell the story but it also captures the audiences attention. We take for granted the battles those that have gone before us fought for our rights. This movie does a good job of portraying the fight our ancestors endured for us. Did you know that a mere 100 years ago it was illegal for women to have custody of their own children? Women were not allowed to learn math or finances because our small brains weren't capable of it so we were sent home from school when it was time for the boys to learn math and finances. Women were not allowed to keep their own hard earned wages. Susan B Anthony battled for these rights and more in addition to women's right to vote and the abolishment of slavery. I am buying "Iron Jawed Angels" next week along with a movie about Susan B Anthony herself. After our field trip we went to visit her grave and the grave of Frederick Douglas. It was an awesome day! If any of you are going to be near Rochester, New York I recommend a visit to the Susan B Anthony house, the tour takes about 2 hours but most of it is sitting. After the tour of the two houses you then go in the carriage house and imagine you are fighting for one (or more) of Susan B Anthony's and Frederick Douglas' causes. Very informative and suitable for the entire family.

Blessings and Namaste,
Kathleen

Iron Jawed Angels:
For Americans, the right to vote is so taken for granted that it's hard to believe it was unavailable to the country's women until 1920, and not until after quite a fight. Chronicling this overlooked but major chapter in the history of U.S. civil rights, Iron Jawed Angels is an accomplished biopic that covers a lot of ground without sacrificing the personal details of its characters. The film is refreshing in the way it relegates male characters to the background and puts its full focus on an array of heroic women. Hilary Swank gives an assured and inspiring performance as Alice Paul, the leader of the National Woman's Party, a radical organization that sought nothing less than full voting rights for women. The fine cast is rounded out by Frances O'Connor's understated Lucy Burns, Molly Parker as a senator's wife who defies her husband to become active in the movement, the ever-luminous Julia Ormond, and Anjelica Huston in a fun, scene-stealing role. Patrick Dempsey serves as what might have been a token "love interest" in a lesser film, but here he symbolizes the choice Alice must make between the cause and her personal life. The film's use of contemporary songs and cinematography is a potentially bold stylistic choice that doesn't always work. The intent is clearly to make past events more relevant to a modern audience, and while this strategy succeeds to a certain extent, it also serves to occasionally distance the viewer from the story. Nonetheless, the film excels at depicting the real sacrifices of the women involved, especially in the harrowing prison scenes, as well as in showing the development of nonviolent protest techniques that were later used successfully in other political movements. Iron Jawed Angels vibrantly brings to life a neglected period of America's civil rights struggle without making it seem like a history lesson.

Send Blessing to Al Rickey

2009-07-06T21:50:00.000-05:00

Send blessing to Circle Sanctuary Community member Al Rickey, who will be
having brain surgery early tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the
University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He will be having
DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) to correct tremors on the right side of his
body. After surgery, he will be recovering at the US Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) Hospital in Madison for several days.

Al, a Pagan vet from Wisconsin, is a founding member of the Order of the
Pentacle and has been active in the Circle Sanctuary Community for many
years. He grew up on what is now Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, which
was part of his family's farm in the first part of the 20th century.

Please send Al support as he prepares for surgery, blessings that the
surgery go well and be successful, and healing for his recovery.

Well wishes can be emailed to him: al@circlesanctuary.org

Healing Circle: Monday, July 6, 2009

Thoughts and Opinion

2009-07-05T20:33:00.000-05:00

Please send your thought and comments about the new column of Ask A Witch Community being added to the Wisconsin Pagan Trader.
Blessed Be