Messages In This Digest (7 Messages)
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- Re: National Geographic are looking for a family of witches From: wwwozpagancom
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- Re: National Geographic are looking for a family of witches From: barbtrad
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- When magick, art, sound and vision collide...

 From: Ozpagan
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- INTRODUCTION TO THE WAYS OF THE INTUITIVE WITCH. From: vicpagan
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- Sophia Centre Conference June 2012 Astrology in Time and Place From: Caroline Tully
- 5a.
- Re: Child sacrificed for harvest From: mardi_wallis@yahoo.com.au
- 6a.
- Re: Modern Paganism's Role in Interfaith From: mardi_wallis@yahoo.com.au
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Re: National Geographic are looking for a family of witches
Posted by: "wwwozpagancom" timozpagan@witchesworkshop.com wwwozpagancom
Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:56 am (PST)
Flashback to one of the most memorable of scenes from 90s movie "The Craft". The four teen 'witches' go out on a nature adventure; as they are getting off the bus, in-the-middle-of-nowhere, the driver says, "Watch out for the weirdos, girls." The spirited young goth, Nancy quips, "We are the weirdos, mister."
I think that the production team, as Bill and Sunbird suggest, are looking for something a little off the beaten track, something a little kooky. And let's face it, the practice of witchcraft and magick, by the standards of the 'average' Aussie, is a little kooky. The Beyond team, are I think, really looking for an Addams Family.
The pagans who appeared in Beyond's previous project, "Taboo", while given a fair hearing, did not really come across in the best light. Television has got to be the most difficult of all public media. It relies so heavily on the visual to express the message. I'd estimate a good 80% of the message is in the image. Get that wrong and your audience will dismiss anything important you might have to say.
I've done my fair share of these sorts of programs, as well as live interviews. After my first nerve-rackingly disastrous experience, I realised I needed a script. So I wrote one; and was very prepared the next time. I didn't want the conversation steering in an entirely unexpected direction. And in my experience, that is highly likely to happen if you haven't done this sort of thing before.
I really think this project requires a public 'Addams' family, one who's life-style is already on record; and one where any negative fall-out is simply in the category of "all publicity" is just what the 'Addams' want. I'd suggest the Osbourne's, but it's already been done.
vinum sabbati,
Tim "ozpagan" Hartridge
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Re: National Geographic are looking for a family of witches
Posted by: "barbtrad" barbtrad@yahoo.com.au barbtrad
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:05 pm (PST)
Greetings Sunbird.
I agree absolutely!
Bill
--- In WitchesWorkshop@yahoogroups. , SunBird <fimariposa@com ...> wrote:
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> As a parent - as someone who knows just how challenging it can be to raise healthy, grounded kids, whilst also maintaining a loving relationship with one's partner, and employment to boot - I would strongly advise that any parent considering doing this, should definitely think again.
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> These sort of lifestyle programs deliberately set out to enthrall audiences. And they do this by shocking them, by exacerbating conflicts between the people they are filming, and by creating melodramas where there aren't any, etc Â
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> We live in a crazy culture (this culture of industrial civilisation) where kids are unable to play safely outdoors for any length of time, where people often spend large parts of their day working in jobs that they aren't passionate about, where children are raised in 'nuclear families' rather than by whole communities. In this culture, parenting can be very challenging and even the best of us, sometimes make mistakes.Â
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> Of course, mistakes are gateways to growth and transformation - we just have to choose to do the work to open them. Unfortunately, however, reality TV programs don't reflect such natural processes within family life. Instead, programs like these, which are based on the premise of making generalisations about families because of their religious or culture backgrounds, often making broad statements about these families' ways of being that can 'trap them' in that point of time, for all the world to see.
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> Personally, I would think that it would be ABSOLUTELY MAD to subject one's family to such public exposure and scrutiny. I also cannot see how this sort of program would be of any benefit to the Pagan community as a whole.
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> In my personal life, I am very open about my Paganism, and generally receive a positive response from the people in my community who know me.  I would like to think that we can all be good 'ambassadors' for Paganism, within our own community circles of employment, school, etc. In building of relationships, in making positive contributions in our local communities, and by having the courage to be open about our religion/spirituality, we can all represent Paganism in a positive way.
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> SunBird
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> From: Ozpagan <timozpagan@...>
> To: WitchesWorkshop@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Sunday, 29 January 2012 1:39 PM
> Subject: [WitchesWorkshop] National Geographic are looking for a family of witches
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> National Geographic are looking for a family of witches to film their lifestyle in a new production.
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> Some of you may have seen this post before, but Sarah from the production team has had little luck in finding her "family of witches". Below is her recent email to me and further down are some facts I point to her about the risks of filming a family and possible reasons why she has had little response!
> Tim
> . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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> Nat Geo are currently researching content here at the network. We are
> exploring the topic of 'unusual' parenting an are looking for a couple
> either heterosexual or same sex that are both practicing witches and are
> raising their child within this particular belief system.
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> Our show, Taboo is the highest rated show at Nat Geo and part of the success
> is the observational documentary style of filming.
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> Do you know any characters that might be interested in being part of the
> show?
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> It would be great if you could get in touch with me.
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> Best regards
> Sarah Isaac
> Researcher
> Nat Geo / Taboo
> E: sarah_isaac@...
> L: +61 02 9437 2151
> M: 040681 7171
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> Here's the reply I sent to Sarah...
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> Hi Sarah,
> I did forward your information on to a variety of people, but I think main issue is a couple of things.
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> The first is obvious, people must be willing to expose their belief and practices publicly. While other religions may not have a problem with this, Witches are very fearful of retaliation from others who do not share their views. The impact for any children at school is obvious, not to mention the parents concern that such exposure may threaten their employment.
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> The other issue is the requirement to have both parents as practicing Witches. While it's not uncommon to find couples who practice Witchcraft/Wicca, it is equally not uncommon to find pagan couples who have different traditions. Eg, a witch and a druid, or a witch and an agnostic.
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> I'll forward the request more widely via our online communities and again ask that people get in touch with you directly.
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> vinum sabbati,
> Tim "ozpagan" Hartridge
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When magick, art, sound and vision collide...


Posted by: "Ozpagan" timozpagan@witchesworkshop.com wwwozpagancom
Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:01 am (PST)
Described simply as "the last 3 minutes of 14-the square of Un" this is the magickal performance Arte of Noko. Noko is a collaboration of the artistry of Barry William Hale performing an Enochian magical rite to the evocative sounds of Scott Barnes, and composed in the videoart of Michael Strum.

http://youtu.be/l3gJoEUwHzw& #8232;

This evening I received a new piece from Barry & Noko entitled "3 minutes from the Pal GMSquare working". In this work Barry is depicted inscribing elongated sigils as part of a further Enochian working.

http://youtu.be/0QL5EEHM8Zs


In 2011 Barry and NOKO, participated in a performance of this magickal work for the Adelaide Festival of the Arts. In July this year, Barry and NOKO have again been invited to perform their work, this time at the "Revelations Film Festival" in Perth.

http://www.barrywilliamhale. com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ NOKO/15253199144 8755


vinum sabbati,

Tim
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INTRODUCTION TO THE WAYS OF THE INTUITIVE WITCH.
Posted by: "vicpagan" thepaganz@hotmail.com vicpagan
Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:34 pm (PST)
INTRODUCTION TO THE WAYS OF THE INTUITIVE WITCH.
A two day intensive workshop teaching the magick and mysteries of INTUITIVE WITCHCRAFT. Presented by Seline and Hawthorn
From time immemorial the magick of the Witch has enchanted the hearts and minds of people all over the world. The call of the Witch is as powerful and evokative today as it has ever been. Her siren call stirs the hearts and minds of all those who look beyond everyday appearances, who would awaken the mystery and magick of the Intuitive Witch.
Join Seline and Hawthorn on a journey of discovery to awaken and empower your intuition and inner magical self, as you become your own Intuitive Witch!
This two day workshop begins –
Sunday 11th March 10-00am —5-00pm
and concludes
Sunday 18th March 10-00 am—5-00pm
THE WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
What Witches do and how they do it: Understanding and using Magick.
Goddesses and God's: Who are they?: What do they do? How to relate to them!
The Elements: Their functions, tools and correspondences.
Magical Space: The how's and why's of Casting the Sacred Circle.
Magical Time: Seasons and Sabbats, Moons and Mystery.
Raising and Directing energy: Putting focus and Oomph into your magick.
Spell Casting: How knowledge and intuition create meaningful changes in your life and world
Creating Personal Rituals: Finding and feeling the magick that is relevant to you
Physic Protection: A realistic and practical approach to psychic self care.!
THE WORKSHOP CONCLUDES WITH RITUAL CELEBRATION
Those who have completed this Workshop and wish to further their studies can register for our ongoing fortnightly ''Intermediate and 'Advanced ' classes.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS :
Seline and Hawthorn, between them, have over sixty years experience in the magical and mystical arts, during that time they have shared their skills and insights through workshops, classes, covens and the influential Pagan festival event "Euphoria".
Seline is a natural psychic who was initiated into the mysteries of 'Blessings and curse breaking' by her Grandmother as a teen. She has enhanced her natural talents and heritage through ongoing training and practice as a witch, psychic and medium for over thirty years. Seline teaches a style of magick that comes from the heart and the intuitive recognition of what works and is appropriate.
Hawthorn has been practicing magick and Witchcraft for more than thirty years, he specialises in creating and sharing ecstatic ritual experiences and in understanding and communicating the underlying principles and practices of witchcraft and magick which allow practitioners to create and practice their own personalised magical system, rather rely on the interpretation of others.
Investment: $160-00 (both days)
Morning and afternoon tea supplied.
BYO Lunch, note book and pen.
Contact: seline13@hotmail.com seline13@facebook.com 0438 078 613
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Sophia Centre Conference June 2012 Astrology in Time and Place
Posted by: "Caroline Tully" heliade@bigpond.com willowitch2001
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:47 pm (PST)
Forwarding.... see the nice things that happen in the UK.
Sophia Centre Conference June 2012 Astrology in Time and Place
Dear List,
Of interest to some, I hope.
Please spread the word,
Nick
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
The Sophia Centre
Tenth Annual Conference
Astrology in Time and Place
The Transmission of Ideas and Cross Cultural Comparison in the History of Astrology
Date: Saturday 23-Sunday 24 June 2012
Venue: Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute, 16-19 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
£45 one day / £65 both days
http://www.historyofastrology. org.uk/conferenc es/TimeAndPlace/
Conference Chairs: Nicholas Campion and Dorian Greenbaum
Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Keynote Speakers
Charles Burnett
Professor of the History of Islamic Influences at the Warburg Institute of the University of London.
David Pankenier
Department of Modern Languages & Literature, Lehigh University.
Michael York
Former Professor of Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, Bath Spa University
Speakers
Audrius Benorius
Director of the Center of Oriental Studies, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Transformations of the Social and Religious Status of the Indian Astrologer at the Royal Court
Bernadette Brady
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Aristotle’s idea of ‘place’ within contemporary astrology
Kristina Buhrman
University of Southern California
Ptolemy and Sima Qian in 11thCentury Japan: Combining Disparate Astrologies in Practice
Michael Grofe
Maya Exploration Project
Eternity in an Hour: the astronomical symbolism of the Era as the Maya agricultural year
Mario Friscia
University of La Sapienza, Rome.
Astrology and its ritual applications: Propitiation of the planet Saturn within the Sun temple at Suriyanar Koyil (Tamil Nadu, India). A case-study from contemporary Tamil Shaivism
Johann Hasler
Departamento de Música, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
The sounding zodiacs in Western musical theory: an overview of proposals for musical interpretation of astrological data from Ptolemy to the late 20th century
Helen R. Jacobus
University College London.
The Zodiac Calendar in the Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q318) in relation to Babylonian Horoscopes
David W. Kim
University of Edinburgh
A Sethian Iconography:The Astrology of Tchacos Judas:
Ulla Koch
Independent Scholar
The Meaning of Time: Calendar Divination
Matthew Kosuta
College of Religious Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand.
The relationship between Theravada Buddhism and astrology with an emphasis on the modern period and Thailand.
Christel Mattheeuws
Department of Anthropology, University of Aberdeen.
The Journey of Calendars, Wind and Life in the Indian Ocean
Micah Ross
KyÅto SangyÅ University
A Study in the Early Iconography of Gemini
Micah Ross and Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum
KyÅto SangyÅ University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Various renderings of pinax in Greek and Demotic in the Medînet Mâdi ostraca
Gustav-Adolf Schoener
Leibniz University of Hanover
The Difference between Methods of Natural Sciences and Methods of Religious Studies on Modern Astrology.
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Re: Child sacrificed for harvest
Posted by: "mardi_wallis@yahoo.com.au" mardi_wallis@yahoo.com.au mardi_wallis
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:40 pm (PST)
This sort of thing is sad and at first it used to make me mad but now I think the people are so desperate and it is part of their culture. A very dark patch that is very wrong but in some places those are still the beliefs sadly in Papua new guinea those sort of beliefs are very strong and it's not illegal over there. I think we need to understand that a lot of the time culture is the culprit in these sort of poor countries. It doesn't make it better but sometimes I think culture almost turns into instinct.
Sent from my iPod
On 29/01/2012, at 11:54 PM, "carteblanche13" <carteblanche13@yahoo.com. > wrote:au
> Reports of stuff like this make me want to burn the perpetrators at the stake!
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> Oh, hang on...
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> CB
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> Quoted:
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> "Police in India say they have arrested two people who are suspected of sacrificing a child.
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> It's believed the girl was murdered and her liver was offered to gods to improve crop growth.
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> Police chief Narayan Das told AFP: "A seven-year-old girl was sacrificed by two persons superstitiously believing that the act would give a better harvest."
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> Lalita Tati's body was found in October one week after her family reported her missing.
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> The girl was from the jungle district of Chhattisgarh, an area dominated by rebel Maoists.
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> Human sacrifices occasionally occur in poor areas where local people revere black magic superstitions. Victims are often killed by witchdoctors to appease spirits or deities.
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> There were two child sacrifices reported in the same area in 2010.
> Police say they are looking for others who may be involved in the killing of the girl."
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> http://au.news.yahoo.com/ a/-/australian- news/12479068/ girl-sacrificed- for-a-better- harvest/
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Re: Modern Paganism's Role in Interfaith
Posted by: "mardi_wallis@yahoo.com.au" mardi_wallis@yahoo.com.au mardi_wallis
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:51 pm (PST)
Hmmm I don't know how I stand on this subject fully I have always thought everyone has the right to believe what they wish. I seriously find no reason really for this board because to be honest the Christian want everyone to be christian the Muslims want everyone to be Muslim where is the equality? I mean the Christian bible basically states that we are sinners and should be begging for forgiveness. Sorry I usually am not one to point fingers but I walk down the street and there are people saying "shame on you" I go to uni and there are people telling me my father will burn in hell. I walk down the mall and there are two men quoting the bible.
I have no problem with religion until its shoved in my face.
Sent from my iPod
On 28/01/2012, at 6:35 PM, "barbtrad" <barbtrad@yahoo.com.au > wrote:
> Greetings Caroline.
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> Well I never had any interest in it. I cannot see anything useful that will come from it. Yes a lot of people involved have very good intentions, (if a tad unrealistic). But what is that old saying about the road to Hell being paved with good intentions?
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> Bill
>
> --- In WitchesWorkshop@yahoogroups. , "Caroline Tully" <heliade@...com > wrote:
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> > What do people think about Paganism's role in Interfaith Dialogue?
> >
> > http://www.patheos.com/blogs/ wildhunt/ 2012/01/modern- paganisms- role-in-inter
> > faith.html
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> > It's huge in the USA. I used to be sort of interested in it, but then lost
> > interest.
> >
> > ~Caroline.
> >
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