Spheres
Of Light is a friendly and open eclectic pagan organisation
that celebrates the circles of life and the seasons through
ritual and gatherings. We have been conducting our
activities in the Sutherland Shire & Illawarra region
of NSW, Australia for over 6 years and we have within
our ranks a combination of pagans, wiccans, witches, heathens,
shamans etc who come together to share experiences, understandings
and teachings.
Nancy
K Baumgarten isexcited
to announce Enchanted Forest Intuitive Arts Camp, July
6 - July11,
2008 held this year outside the beautiful mountain
town of Helen, GA. USA at The Lodge at Unicoi State Park,
near waterfalls, mountain vistas & lakes.
Although, the FREE
listings of Events on the events page and the featuring
of interesting items and news on the front page will continue,
a small donation is requested for BANNER promotion and
advertising for businesses.
Non-profit organisations
will continue to have access to FREE advertising and promotion
at my discretion.
Reasonable
rates of $20.00 (AUD) for two months will apply from June
onwards and if interested businesses or organisations
register now, two months FREE advertising will also be
credited. That’s four months advertising for a small donation
equivalent to $20.00 (AUD).
The
Oxford English Dictionary defines gnosis as, 'A
knowledge of spiritual mysteries.' From the word gnosis
is derived Gnostic and Gnosticism, the latter a
modern construct referring to one of various eastern sectarians
flourishing during the early Christian era which claimed
to have supernatural knowledge . The term being Koine
Greek has, nonetheless, a much broader application than
being exclusive to any sectarian group. The term Gnosis
is used by Byzantine and Hellenic cultures as a word to
mean a special knowledge or insight of the supernatural,[2]
in some sense mature understanding or knowledge.[3]
It refers to the knowledge that comes from
experience rather than from rational or reasoned thinking
as in revelation and or intuitive knowledge
(see gnosiology).
Raven
Kaldera is calling for
submissions for his book which is designed to be a handbook
for Pagan religious groups as to how to cope with the
issue of personal gnosis in your religion. If you are
interested in contributing visit the link below for more
info.
The
term “Individualism” in the simplest and generalized
definition is an “I’m alright Jack, bugger the rest
of you” attitude and view-point.
The
consideration for family, community, clan and tribe is
at no time a relevant focus of the Individualism ideology.
Individualism is about the "I" and it is only
when the individual chooses to be a part of community
that the society becomes important. Family, community,
clan and tribe are if anything seen as controlling factors
in the Individualists lives and even can be a hindrance.
Most
people, when asked why Paganism appeals to them as a spiritual
path would cite as part of the reason the tolerance, compassion
and acceptance that they found from others in the Community.
Generally speaking, this would be a fair statement - most
Pagans are like this. Unfortunately, as in all religions,
there are some who are not as interested in the spiritual
aspects as they are in gaining and keeping power over
others.
One problem we have is that Paganism is infested with
various types of bullies, intent on creating rifts between
people so that they gain control of the Communities they
deal with. The most common way these people achieve this
is through the spreading of rumours and lies in an effort
to drive targeted people out of the Community and make
those remaining afraid of sharing the same fate if they
take a stand against the bully.
Not
connected to the above article but in the same vein is
this Yahoo group.
This group has been created to combat against Cyber Bullying,
Abuse, Harassment, Threats, Copyright Infringements, Plagiarism.
As Yahoo Administration itself, seemingly does not act
or is slow to act on reports made to them on these matters,
it is deemed necessary to establish a group to document
such instances and then assist the Yahoo management by
forwarding such reports
Whilst browsing the
Internet and researching possible items worthy of articles
for the Newsletter, I came across this wonderful site.
It is well worth a visit. The concept and design are marvellous
and the information found on the site are extremely beneficial.
Definitely one to bookmark.
You have probably dated
one ... I married one. Not a site for the adept but definitely
a resource for the young wiccan and pagan journeymen/
women amongst us. I know a few young ladies on MySpace
who swear by the site. A valuable resource still the same
to have in your bookmarks.
Spirit And Sky - SKR: Spiritual Knowledge Repository authoritative,
informative, and educational on all things spiritual.
This portal exists to aid and enhance your spiritual education.
Please choose a topic below, or search the site. Every
topic is researched, and every website submitted here
is cleared for quality before being included.
Only the visitors to this site can help it to grow. Definitely
worth visiting, contributing too and bookmarking.
An Experience
More
Information here * If you have any suggestions of
sites worth my perusal please let me know and I will endeavour
to include them in next issues
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ANNOUNCEMENT
As
from APRIL 2008 the Newsletter hopes to make available
a page to PROMOTE Calendar Events in Issues. If
any member of a listed group wishes a FREE listing
of their events on this page all relevant information
needs to be sent to the EDITOR
three weeks prior to the online publication of
the Newsletter's next issue. The May issue of
the Newsletter is schedule for publication on
the 10th May. Contact the EDITOR
for further information.
The Cosmic Cauldron. The Ancient Ways Community
and the members of OST are Alternative Spiritualists,
Wiccans, Witches, Pagans and Heathens brought together
in various Forums to discuss topics of interests.
This Site has been designated as these groups OFFICIAL
JOURNAL & NEWSLETTER.
The Cosmic Cauldron Journal and Newsletter is not
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and all members of said organisation are afforded FREE
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Every Month The Cosmic Cauldron Journal will Feature
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If you have a MYSPACE profile and wish it to be featured
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This of course will generate visits to your Myspace
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The Earth Heal Geoharmonic Research Project provides
distant healing work to people, animals, groups, buildings,
areas of land and water, and the collective energy field shared
by all. More
about Earth Heal here.
Adelaide Pagan Parenting is open for all parents
located in the Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and environs and all
local suburbs. The three major criteria for being a member of
this group is that you be a South Australian resident, be a
parent of a child between 0-5 years and be a Pagan or Heathen
(no matter the path you follow). Pregnant/ expecting Parents
are also Welcome.
Pagan Parents outside of these criteria may
also apply for membership.
Our focus is on Parenting our children effectively
while respecting our path, the environment, ourselves and, most
importantly, our children as unique individuals.
The Association of United Pagans is Non-Profit
California Religious Corporation dedicated to a select set of
goals and challenges which are not uncommon to fellow pagans
around the globe. The AUP promotes unity, diversity and acceptance
under federal and state codes 501(c)(3) and CA 23701(d).
For further information on the Association
of United Pagans please visit our website at:
The
Yahoo Group is an open group for Pagans and AUP members to get
to know one another. Topics may include anything "Pagan"
and general life topics, in addition to announcements of local
chapter events and openings.