Gender: Male
Status: Married
Age: 36
Sign: Taurus
City: SALEM
State: NEW HAMPSHIRE
Country: US
Signup Date: 6/8/2006
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
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Hello Everyone,....
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I’m writing to touch base with as many of the past graduates
of any of the Witchcraft One through Five series of classes I’ve taught over
the years to let you know of an exciting new development. While some of you
have already been actively involved and others may have heard through my
mailing lists or social networking announcements, we’ve begun the work on a
Temple dedicated to Witchcraft and the teaching I’ve been sharing over the last
ten years. It’s simply called the Temple of Witchcraft and its organized in
three main sections: teaching those who seek the Mysteries, teaching those who
want to train as Ministers, and aiding those who want to serve the community in
some capacity. Each of the three sections is interwoven with, and supports the
others. Our long term goals are to provide a physical temple, community center
and retreat space while working towards the evolution of both our magickal
community and individual selves. Our mission is to help support Witches to
fulfill their True Will in service to the divine and the community. More
information can be found at www.templeofwitchcraft.org.
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Every previous graduate of any one of the five levels are
automatically “grandfathered” in as Honored Members (Witchcraft One through
Four) or Ministerial Members (Witchcraft Five). This can be in the seven week,
weekend, yearly or online formats. There are no membership fees or dues, as we
raise funds on an event basis. The only thing you have to do to confirm your
membership is to sign up with the Temple and we’ll confirm your graduation of
one of the levels. ....
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Confirming your membership does not obligate you in any way.
It simply puts you in our database and mailing list, and keeps you informed of
our activities both locally and nationally, making it easier if you should
choose to be involved at some point, or simply want to attend events. ....
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Please respond to this email by sending the following
information to info@templeofwitchcraft.org
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Name: ....
Public Craft Name (if applicable): ....
Address: ....
Phone: ....
Email:....
Did you graduate:....
0 Witchcraft I Year:
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In Person 0 Online....
0 Witchcraft II Year:
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In Person 0 Online....
0 Witchcraft III Year:
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In Person 0 Online....
0 Witchcraft IV Year:
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In Person 0 Online....
0 Witchcraft V Year:
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In Person 0 Online....
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Do you have any special ministerial skills or services you
offer to the public, such as healing? We plan on offering referrals of members
when requested. If so, please list: ....
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Review the Twelve Zodiac Ministry Groups at www.templeofwitchcraft.org and
list any areas of service you might be interested in: ....
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If we send out regular updates on our monthly Moon healing
list, would you like to receive them?
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Do you want to be involved in the leadership or foundational
work to develop the Temple? The initial work is best done by people local to
the NH/MA area. If so, list yes here: ....
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Those who prefer to mail a hard copy of this information,
can do so at ....
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Christopher Penczak....
C/o Temple of Witchcraft....
PO Box 2252....
Salem, NH 03079....
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We will be having special events for Temple members only and
some for those actively involved in the leadership of the Temple. Generally most
of our events are open to the public. Those who are not graduates of any of the
five levels of Witchcraft classes can still join the Temple. Those who attend
and register at three official Temple events can become General Members of the
Temple. ....
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If you have already received this email, or already
registered at an event or through previous correspondence, please disregard.
Please feel free to share with other graduates of the program with whom you
correspond. ....
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For those who are not graduates of the classes but seek to support
and be involved in the Temple. Please visit us at www.templeofwitchcraft.org to
learn more about our membership structure, events and online courses. ....
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. ....
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Blessed be,....
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Christopher
Penczak
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Monday, October 19, 2009
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Hello and Welcome,
As we enter the season of the witch and classes, workshops and gatherings have begun, I realize I haven't written in a little while and wanted to send out an update before Samhain is upon us. After many years of touring during the fall season, I'm ecstatic with my decision to stay in New England for October. I had just a quick two day jaunt to New Orleans to support the Witches of NOLA and I was taken care of splendidly, but now I'm back. I had fun drinking too much rum with fellow author Kristen Madden. Try walking a labyrinth then! But being home to explore the New England forests, despite the unusual snow showers, is wonderful.
We recently had our first fundraiser for The Temple of Witchcraft organization. It was a small, experimental workshop on the Mysteries of Merlin hosted by LIchenwood Herbals of N.H. Owner Christine Tolf was extremely generous with her time, energy and resources to host this event at Lichenwood. We had an excellent turn out and I got to unveil some new information and techniques based on my own personal work and research with the consciousness of Merlin. I'm sure it will end up in a book at some point, though don't hold your breath yet. I like to research, experiment and teach something for a few years before I commit it to a book. If you would like more information on the Temple of Witchcraft and its evolving mission as a Mystery School, Seminary and Ministerial Church, please visit our new website, www.templeofwitchcr..aft.org. We are fundraising to eventually obtain property for a physical site for a community center, teaching space and temple for ritual. We plan on doing more classes, fundraiser workshops and even some auctions to rally funds. I'm sure more information will be forthcoming a things progress.
While a Merlin book won't be out quite yet, I do, however, have a new offering for everyone. Late last month, my newest book, The Witch's Coin, was released through Llewellyn Publications. It's available at fine booksellers everywhere, as well as my own website, www.christopherpenc..zak.com. In these tough economic times, it's a manual for transforming our relationship with money. It includes training in casting money and success spells with a materia magicka of herbs, stones, oils and other ingredients, but I'm particularly proud of the rituals, meditations and pagan philosophies to transform your understanding of prosperity, what it truly means to prosper from a witch's perspective. The feedback I've gotten so far has been great and I'm excited to spread the word.
I have a few upcoming special holiday events for the Holiday Season that I'd like to tell you about:
Celebrate Samhain - I'll be giving a lecture on the Witch's Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self Defense at this amazingly great NH Event. It's on Saturday, October 24th and joining me will be the Gypsy Nomads, Karagan, Jimahl di Fiosa, Kevin Ross Emery, Lyrion Ap Tower, Dawn Hunt and many more. There will be lectures, vendors and performances. It's at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main Street, Peterborough, NH. Visit www.CelebrateSamhai..n.com for more info.
Samhain Ritual for the Temple of Witchcraft in association with The Lap of the Goddess - After some confusion about the date (I do apologize) we'll be celebrating FRIDAY, October 30, at the Masonic Hall in Cambridge, MA at 7 PM. Be prepared for a wonderful, intense and unusual ritual, where we shall use ecastatic dance to descend to the underworld and commune with the ancestors of blood and spirit. Dancing is not mandatory for the ritual. Come in your ritual best and decorated for the holiday, and please, no gory Halloween costumes, but attire appropriate for ritual.
I'm also just about to close registration for the online year long Witchcraft I apprenticeship. If you are interested in joining us, please email me for an application ASAP. I still don't have exact details on my Australia trip, but as soon as I do they will be posted. I do know I'll be at the Pagan Summer Gathering, among others. So please check back if you are living in Australia. I'd love to see you. More info on all of my events can be found below or on my schedule for my website.
Lastly, as the Pokeberries turn almost black where I am living and I spent part of my Saturday making Pokeberry Ink, also known as Witch's Ink, I wanted to leave you with a recipe.
Witch's Poke Berry Ink Ripe Poke Berries Alcohol(80 PRoof or higher) Gum Arabic Small Quartz Crystal
Pick enough ripe poke berries to get a small bottle of juice. If you use a blender or food processor to liquify, make sure you quickly rinse out the materials. Poke is consider poisonous by many and it stains things quite easily. Strain through a strainer or coffee filter to separate the seeds and pulp from the dark magenta juice. You can tell ripe poke because the green berries have turned a deep purple, almost black, and the stems leading to them are a bright magenta. While sea salt or ammonia can be used as a fixative and preservative for the ink, but I prefer a simple 80 proof or higher alcohol. I mix equal parts berry juice to alcohol. Gum Arabic powder is mixed to thicken the ink, which should be shaken up every time you use it. I've heard of adding the ashes of a sacred fire to it instead, though I haven't tried it. The quartz crystal can be charged with energy of manifestation, further charging the ink. I like to do this near the New or Full Moon, as those are powerful times for me. You can even divide your ink into a Pokeberry Ink for Waxing Moon magick and another made during the Waning Moon for Waning spells. Poke ink will fade with time, so it's best to use it for spells, rather than journals or letters, though some documents from both the Revolution and Civil Wars appear to have used a fermeted Pokeberry ink recipe. One of its nicknames is Inkberry. I've found a metal nib pen used for an inkwell is best, though some cut feathers, particularly turkey feathers, at a sharp angle to make a pen nib.
I hope you enjoy and get time to get outside into the autumn colors.
Blessed be,
Christopher The Mysteries of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: Dream Magick Tuesday Oct 20, 7-9:30 PM, $25 Myths & Maidens 189 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH 03102 Learn the techniques of magical dream work and how it applies in the context of shamanic witchcraft. Work on techniques for remembering and programming your dreams, interpreting their individual meanings, receiving higher guidance, prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming and dream travel. Learn about charms, rituals and meditations to help you maintain an active, healthy dream life. Learn the techniques of magical dream work. Work on techniques for remembering and programming your dreams, interpreting their individual meanings, receiving higher guidance, prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming and dream travel. Learn about charms, rituals and meditations to help you maintain an active, healthy dream life. Celebrate Samhain, NH October 24 Peterborough, NH The Witch’s Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self Defense Explore the techniques of psychic self defense and the rituals of protection magick. Learn how to protect and balance yourself and home. Discuss potential psychic dangers, drains and trauma from other people, your environment, and yourself. Understand how to counteract these dangers and create new healthy habits that will protect your energy. Create energetic protection shields through meditation and ritual. Explore your relationship with your guardian spirits, angels, deities and totem animals. Work with protective crystals, herbs and symbols to make protection amulets. Explore the concepts of curse breaking, the evil eye, bindings and bottle spells. Learn energy cleansing techniques to create a balanced, sacred environment to promote health and well being. Grounded in a philosophy of spirituality and self empowerment, based on the book, The Witch’s Shield, by Christopher Penczak The Mysteries of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: The Shadow Self Tuesday Oct 27, 7-9:30 PM, $25 Myths & Maidens 189 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH 03102 The tradition of witchcraft and its deities are associated with the depths of the underworld and the darkness of the soul, though we act as the luminaries and torch bearers in the dark. Modern witches on the path are asked to explore their own shadow self, their own repressed thoughts, feelings and images. Instead of trying to vanquish the shadow, a task that is never successful, we are asked to integrate the shadow self into a healthy relationship and find it as a source of strength and comfort. Explore the workings of the shadow self, how to ‘distill” it into manifestation and how to heal the relationship and partner with it as a spirit ally through the lens of the shamanic traditions of witchcraft. Samhain: The Feast of the Dead Friday, Oct 30 7- 9 PM
Cambridge Masonic Building 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140. The blood of our ancestors flows freely in our veins, bringing both blessings and burdens. The stars of our spirit family flow in our souls, bringing guidance and connection. At this time of Scorpionic energies, the veil between the worlds is thinnest, and we commune with the ancestors, spirits and gods more clearly. Traditionally on this Celtic new year, the third harvest and fire festival, we make peace with those who have gone before us, receiving wisdom from the ancestors, redeeming them while honoring the gods of the underworld. During this intense ritual, work with the powers of the otherworld through ritual, dance and visionary journey. You are welcome to bring a memento or photograph of an ancestor, blood relative, spiritual relative or other deceased person you love or admire, for the ancestor altar. All faiths and traditions welcome. Sliding scale of $15-$25. Witchcraft I: Building the Inner Temple Year Online Apprenticeship Nov 2009 - Nov 2010 An online version of the Inner Temple year long apprenticeship, available for the first time. Experience direct tutoring in the practice of modern witchcraft through self directed study, online discussion, supplementary online material and homework assignments. Topics include the history and role of the witch, magickal ethics, trance inducing techniques, instant magick, magickal theory, energy manipulation, protection magick, psychic self defense, psychic development, aura gazing, aura cleansing, chakra balancing, psychic healing, spirit guide contact, past life exploration, shamanic journey and building your personal place of power, your inner temple or soul shrine. Develop a solid personal practice in the internal arts of witchcraft. Use "instant" meditative magick to transform your inner and outer life. Unlike many basic 101 courses, Witchcraft I provides a deep foundation for all magickal and spiritual studies, rather than a quick spell book and rituals. For those desiring to meditate, develop psychic skills and start the path of the witch. A foundation piece to further training in the five level Temple of Witchcraft tradition. This year long course fuses material from The Inner Temple of Witchcraft text (required reading) with previous unreleased rituals and rites. The Inner Temple CD Companion is also required for the online class. Students are expected to complete required homework assignments. Please register in advance. Payment $300. The Witch’s Coin: Prosperity and Money Magick Friday, Nov 6, 7-9:30 PM, $30 (Discount if taking weekend workshop) 6 PM Free Book Signing and Meet and Greet Pathways 11419 Concord Village Ave. Prosperity and money are the most requested goals of many beginning spell casters. Witches seek to live in balance and trust the Goddess and God to provide what is needed, but also must take an active role in creating our own success. Our philosophy is one of balance, harmony and FFFF – Flax, Flags, Fodder and Frigg, the essentials of life – Clothing, Home, Food and Love. Learn the differences between prosperity and abundance, and the flow of life. Understand the block we have to prosperity in each of the seven chakras. Explore how to attract these forces of prosperity into in a healthy, balanced way through rituals, meditations, charms, potions, spellcraft and goal setting. Witchcraft II Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7-8, 10 AM- 6 PM. $195 (or $175 if you registering with full payment for both Friday Night and the Weekend Intensive) Pathways 11419 Concord Village Ave. Witchcraft II involves training in the role of the priestess and priest of witchcraft. Learn all the tools you will need to understand and conduct your own magick circle rituals, moon circles and wheel of the year holiday celebrations. Explore the realm of the Goddess and God through world mythology, the four elements, sacred space, meditation and altar building. Work the craft of the witch through natural magick and spell work, including herbs, crystals, potions, charms, talismans, candles and symbols. Start a divination skill such as crystal scrying. Cast spells for protection, prosperity, love and happiness. Over this year you will be challenged to experience many forms of magick and nature based mysticism, in group settings and on your own. Claim your ability to manifest change and sacredness in your life, flowing with the cycles and seasons of the Earth, Moon and Sun. The Outer Temple of Witchcraft (Llewellyn) is required manual for the class, which should be read prior to the workshop. Crystal Power: Stone Magick, Healing and Mysteries - Day Intensive Saturday, Nov 14, 10 AM – 6 PM, $95 Wise ones of both the ancient and the modern worlds look to the power encoded in colorful stones and minerals. These crystals have been used in amulets and talismans, jewelry and as birthstones, carried to draw blessings and good fortune, or avert harm and illness. Healers use the stones upon the body, in crystal grids and in gem elixirs to promote health and stimulate the life force. Mystics commune with the stones to understanding their timeless wisdom and mystery through meditation and ceremony. Explore all these facets of crystal work, including choosing, cleansing, programming and using stones for personal and planetary intentions. Learn to explore the stones intuitively and intellectually, using experimentation and an understanding of magickal correspondences. Beginners and more experienced practitioners welcomed. Witchcraft II: Building the Outer Temple of Witchcraft 12 Wednesdays, 7- 10 PM Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, April 14, May 19, June 16, July14, Aug 18, Sept 8 (tent), Oct 20 Graduation Nov 20. Salem, NH Witchcraft II involves training in the role of the priestess and priest of witchcraft. Learn all the tools you will need to understand and conduct your own magick circle rituals, moon circles and wheel of the year holiday celebrations. Explore the realm of the Goddess and God through world mythology, the four elements, sacred space, meditation and altar building. Work the craft of the witch through natural magick and spell work, including herbs, crystals, potions, charms, talismans, candles and symbols. Start a divination skill such as crystal scrying. Cast spells for protection, prosperity, love and happiness. Over this year you will be challenged to experience many forms of magick and nature based mysticism, in group settings and on your own. Claim your ability to manifest change and sacredness in your life, flowing with the cycles and seasons of the Earth, Moon and Sun. The Outer Temple of Witchcraft (Llewellyn) is required manual for the class, which should be read prior to the workshop. Payment by Sept $300. By Oct $325. By Nov $375. Payment plan options available. Please inquire. Witchcraft II: Building the Outer Temple of Witchcraft Online Apprenticeship – Nov 2009 – Nov 2010 Witchcraft II involves training in the role of the priestess and priest of witchcraft. Learn all the tools you will need to understand and conduct your own magick circle rituals, moon circles and wheel of the year holiday celebrations. Explore the realm of the Goddess and God through world mythology, the four elements, sacred space, meditation and altar building. Work the craft of the witch through natural magick and spell work, including herbs, crystals, potions, charms, talismans, candles and symbols. Start a divination skill such as crystal scrying. Cast spells for protection, prosperity, love and happiness. Over this year you will be challenged to experience many forms of magick and nature based mysticism, in group settings and on your own. Claim your ability to manifest change and sacredness in your life, flowing with the cycles and seasons of the Earth, Moon and Sun. Experience direct tutoring in the practice of modern witchcraft through self directed study, online discussion, audio recordings, supplementary online material and homework. This year long course fuses material from The Outer Temple of Witchcraft text (required reading) with previous unreleased rituals and rites. The Outer Temple CD Companion is also required for the online class. Students are expected to complete required homework assignments. Please register in advance. Payment $300. Reiki Master Teacher Certification Program December 5, 2009, 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Salem, NH Certified advanced class to be an independent Reiki Master. Receive your master-teacher initiation into the healing arts of Reiki. In this course learn the master symbols in both the Usui and Tibetan traditions, the microcosmic orbit, violet breath, to teach, pass practitioner and healing attunements and psychic surgery techniques. Come into your own power and style as a healing facilitator. All attendants must submit an application indicating independent study and be approved prior to the class. Independent study includes guidance and support through this preparation process. Call for application. Must have completed and approved application prior to class. $600. The Gifts of the Goddess: The Thirteen Powers of the Witch Saturday, Dec 12, 7-9:30 PM The Cat, The Crow and the Crown 63R Pickering Wharf, Salem, Massachusetts (978) 744-6274 The Gospel of Aradia proclaims the witch is blessed with thirteen powers setting her or him apart from most people. These powers are simply magickal and psychic skills that we have a natural talent for, or learn to develop on the path of magick, yet few explore them directly in practical training. Together we shall explore the classic powers of blessings & cursing, bringing forth beauty, understanding secret signs, communing with animals, banishing, healing, love, good fortune, spirit communication, revealing treasure, weather magick, transformation and hearing the Voice of the Wind. Learn valuable insights on how to work each of the powers. Yule: The Winter Solstice Dec 19, 7- 9 PM
Cambridge Masonic Building 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140. The light flows through our souls and through our blood, renewed as the sun begins its waxing cycle at the Winter Solstice. Here we celebrate the Child of Light, both in the heavens and in our hearts, as we seek to hold the promise of renewal and hope in our hearts and minds. Aid us in birthing the Child of Light into the worlds as we start the journey into the next year. Witness the passing of power between the two halves of the God. The Oak King takes his mantle again as the Child of Light as the Horned Hunter and Holly King withdraws his dark power from the world. During this ritual, work with the powers of heavenly light within the world, through ceremony, journey, song and dance. All faiths and traditions welcome.
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Monday, September 07, 2009
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Blessed Fall! ....
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Though I’m sad to see summer go as we had so little sun
and warmth this year in New England, I’m invigorated by the crisp fall air.
Some of the leaves are already beginning to change. I spent both the dark and
full Moon of August gathering Rowan berries for a little charm I’m working on
for both blessings and protection. I spent part of my holiday weekend visiting
with good friends and watching a powerful performance by Wendy Rule in Salem,
MA. ....
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The big announcement is that The Temple of Witchcraft is
officially incorporated in the state of NH and hopes to have all our paper work
to accept donations in the state soon, and we progress onward to our federal
nonprofit status. We plan on it all being set for a fall fundraiser workshop at
Lichenwood Herbals in October, based upon the Mysteries of Merlin, some new,
experimental material I’ve been working through personally. We’ll keep you
posted on membership information and mailing list as its available. I’ll also
be doing a fundraiser workshop and ritual for the Project Witches Protection
organizations founded by Laurie Cabot in September. The topic is the Goddess
and the Cauldron, followed by a Mabon ritual. More info on both can be found
below on my schedule, or on my website. ....
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I’ll be continuing the in person and online education
programs that will become a part of the Mystery School and Seminary training
for the Temple. This fall I have an in person classes for Witchcraft II and
Witchcraft V in New Hampshire, as well as openings for the online classes for
Witchcraft I, II and V. If you would like an application, please email me at info@christopherpenczak.com. ....
My next book, The Witch’s Coin; Prosperity and Money
Magick, will be released by October. It
continues the practical magick series started with The Witch’s Shield.
Everything I’ve learned over the last few years dealing with all the
complexities of establishing a temple, running my own businesses and generally
keeping afloat in tough economic times is included in this book. It focuses on
your satisfaction, happiness, health and balance, rather than the ability to
simply consume more and more resources. I think it will be very helpful for all
of us dealing with the current economic climate. Here’s what some magickal
friends had to say about it: ....
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"The first book of financial tips and advice that I
have ever enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book."—Judika Illes, author of The Element Encyclopedia of
5,000 Spells and Pure Magic....
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"A refreshing examination of the connection between
money, magic, and the attitude people put toward both."—Taylor Ellwood, editor of Manifesting Prosperity: A
Wealth Magic Anthology....
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I’ll be talking about it, and I’m sure a wide range of
topics, on a few upcoming interviews. ....
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September 13, 4 PM - Witchtalk with Karagan....
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/witchtalk/2009/09/13/The-Temple-of-Witchcraft--an-interview-with-Christopher-Penczak Available for call in. ....
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September 13, Hex Education with Christian Day and Lori
Bruno at 10:45. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/HexEducation/2009/09/14/Special-Guest-Christopher-Penczak.
Available for call in.....
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October 8, 8 PM EST All Souls Paranormal Radio
(ASPRN.com) www.asprn.com/ ....
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The Dark Side of Fey podcast http://darklyfey.com
. – available for download now. ....
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Also be on the lookout for me to be on T. Thorn Coyle’s
Elemental Castings Podcast soon. www.thorncoyle.com/podcasts/ElementalCasting-podcast.xml
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And as usual, I’ll be out and about teaching this fall. My
big event this October is Celebrate Samhain in Peterborough, N.H. All my events for 2009 are listed below
and can be found on www.christopherpenczak.com. Also look for me on Myspace, Facebook,
LJ and Twitter. ....
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Be well,....
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Christopher Penczak....
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2009 Schedule ....
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The Magick of the Archangels....
Wednesday, Sept 9, 7-9:30 PM, $25....
Circles of Wisdom, 90 Main St, Andover, MA 01810 (978)
474-8010 www.circlesofwisdom.com....
From the ancient lands and the first civilizations, mages,
healers and seers have worked with the power of the angelic realm to bring
transformation and healing. They act as divine messengers, architects and
guides. Explore the history of angelic magick, from the more familiar
Judeo-Christian forms of angels to their ancient pagan roots and similar beings
found around the East and tribal cultures. Specifically focus on the archangels
of the Tree of Life, and those of the four directions - Uriel, Gabriel, Michael
and Raphael, and learn how to work with each through ritual and meditation to
manifest change in your life and understand your own angelic nature and true
purpose.....
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The Gates of Witchcraft: Twelve Paths of Power, Trance and
Gnosis....
September 10, 7 PM, $20....
Gardenias....
11 Birch Street Derry, NH 03038....
603-432-3977 http://www.mygardenias.com....
Traditionally witches use a variety of methods to enter
trance or raise power. In the original Gardnerian Book of Shadows, Eight Paths
of Power are listed. Modern witches explore all of these paths and more. Join
us in a survey of the paths of power, including meditation, breath work,
music, dance, isolation, intoxicants, sexuality, ordeals, location,
timing, vestments and dreams. Through experimentation in class, experience the
trance inducing and energy raising effects of several of these paths.....
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Between the Worlds Queer Men’s Festival....
Sept 14-21....
Southeastern Ohio....
www.betweentheworlds.org....
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The Goddess of the Cauldron: ....
Mysteries of the Child of Light and Mother of Darkness....
A Fundraiser for Project Witches Protection (PWP)....
Saturday, Sept 26, 1 PM to approximately 5 PM ....
The Moose Lodge, 50 Grove Street, Salem, MA....
Suggested Donation: $75 which includes evening Mabon Ritual.
For more information, call 978 744-6274....
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In this day long intensive, delve deep into the mysteries of
the cauldron, the sacred brew of Awen and the magick of the Ladies of the Lake.
Through a study of Celtic myth, particularly the story of Ceridwen and
Taliesin, we will look at the spiritual significance of the cauldron of the
Goddess. She is the force of life, regeneration and true wisdom. She gives
birth to the Child of Light that dwells in potential within us all. Through
ritual we will align with the powers. Through visionary pathworking we will
journey to the otherworld and directly experience the Mother and the Child. ....
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* Discover the image of the cauldron and grail, as a five
fold vessel of abundance, transformation, rebirth, inspiration and healing.....
* Learn about Ceridwen’s origin as one of the first Ladies
of the Lake and the evolution of the godform into Morgan of Avalon. ....
* Undergo the inner world initiation of the western island
with the Great Mother. ....
* Ally yourself with the sacred herbs of knowledge and
wisdom of the brew of Awen. ....
* Experience the transformation and challenge of the four
elements and their animal totems. ....
* Dwell in the three great darkness of the hut, the womb and
the sea. ....
* Become reborn as the Child of Light, flowing with the
powers of inspiration, knowledge , poetry and wisdom. ....
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Through this work, forge the spiritual links to the past
Cult of Taliesin and take up the mantle of bardic inspiration fulfilling your
True Will in the world, shining like a star upon the Earth. ....
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Mabon Ritual....
Sept 26, 7:00 PM – Midnight....
The Moose Lodge, 50 Grove Street, Salem, MA....
Suggested Donation: $15. Free if you attending the afternoon
workshop with a $75 donation. For more information, call 978 744-6274....
Join us in a celebration of the Child of Light as he is lost
in and returned from the Otherworld. Modron, the Great Mother seeks out Mabon
the Child, who descends down into the Underworld as the seasons begin to
wither. Like King Arthur, venture into the real m of spirit to seek the
child. Consult with the Wise
Oracles, speaking to the gods through the Priestesses and Priests of the
Cauldron. In visionary journey, consult with the animal allies. Descend through
the seven otherworldly caers, the sacred castles, and find the Child of Light,
the Cauldron of Transformation and the Fruit of Immortality. ....
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The Magickal Plant Familiar....
Friday, Oct 2, 7-9:30 PM, $25....
Misty Meadows, 185 Wednesday Hill Rd, Lee, NH 03824
(603) 659-7211 www.mistymeadows.org....
Many magicians witches are familiar with the concept of the
animal familiar, the totemic animal or fetch beast, but many practitioners are
also allied with spirits from the plant world. The spirits of herbs, flowers
and trees can act as divine guides, protectors and tutors in magick, healing
and transforming the witch. Each one has its own spiritual medicine, that is in
harmony with the witch’s work and purpose in the world. Survey many of the
traditional plant allies of the witch, including the spirits of Nightshade,
Monkshood, Thorn Apple, Mandrake, Oak, Apple, Hazel, Birch, Rose, Mugwort,
Wormwood, and Angelica. Learn how to find your own plant familiar from the
green world, and develop a strong connection.....
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The Mysteries of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: ....
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Join Christopher Penczak, author of The Temple of Shamanic
Witchcraft for a foundation series in the practice of Shamanic Witchcraft.
Learn of the art, science and spiritual traditions of the spirit worker and how
to apply their techniques for the betterment of your daily life, heal, fulfill
your goals and resolves your problems. Each class has both lecture and
practical application through shamanic journey, ritual and guided meditation.
$25 each, or $85 if you pay for all four classes by Sept 1. ....
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The Mysteries of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: ....
Foundations of Shamanic Witchcraft....
Tuesday Oct 6, 7-9:30 PM, $25....
Myths & Maidens 189 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH 03102....
(603) 867-8465 http://www.mythsandmaidens.com/....
Join us in a hands on exploration of the role of the witch
and the shaman in tradition and modern culture, find the similarities between
the two traditions. Both the witch and shaman are walkers between the worlds,
seers of spirits, medicine workers and community healers. Survey the history of
European witchcraft, and how it's practices echo those of native shamans,
including the use of flying ointments, familiars, crossing the hedge, faery
roads and the misconceptions of the Witch's Sabbat as recorded by the witch
trail inquisitors. Discuss modern core shamanic techniques and how they apply
to contemporary witchcraft. This overview will cover information on the
Three Souls, the Middle World, Upper World and Underworld, trance technique and
spirit allies. Lesson includes ritual and shamanic drumming journey for you to
experience the otherworld directly.....
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Witchcraft V: The Living Temple of Witchcraft 2009-2010....
Training of the High Priestess & High Priest....
19 Thursdays, 7- 10 PM....
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 , Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18,
March 18, April 15, May 20, June
17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 9 (tent), Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16....
Join Christopher Penczak in this intense study for training
as a High Priestess or High Priest in the temple tradition of modern
witchcraft. Through the first seven classes, learn the Temples of Initiation
are within you through an in depth study of the seven gates of the Underworld,
as modeled by the chakras, planets, underworld castles, alchemical operations
and the miracle of bread, as each presents a series of challenges and lessons.
No one can initiate you in the deepest mysteries of magick and spirit except
for yourself, as through this work, you will learn to offer yourself to your
highest self and gods in a ritual of initiation. Learn the mysteries of the
seven gates, the secrets of the elder races and previous worlds, the secrets of
the measure, unlocking the mysteries of the blood and ancestors, left and right
hand path magicks, personal codes of ethics, the weaving of wyrd and your own
secret names for the Goddess and God. Study the philosophy and wisdom of the modern
pagan world. Use meditation, ritual and psychic ability to integrate the
sacred, living magick into your daily life. Bring a deep sense of self
-awareness, healing and transformation. Through shamanic initiation, face your
fears and shadows. Develop leadership, healing, teaching and counseling skills.
Through a world religion and mythology survey, understand the wisdom of the
witch is the wisdom of the world. Round out your magical education through a
year study program based on the twelve zodiac signs and their lessons where you
will be challenged to lead, teach and serve the community. Learn the skills of
the High Priest or High Priestess to better serve yourself and your community.
Live the life of the witch.
Students have ideally completed Witchcraft I through IV successfully and
must complete an application for approval prior to starting the class. The
Living Temple of Witchcraft Volume I and II is required texts for the class.
Students are expected to complete required class work and homework assignments.
Please register in advance.$550 if registered by Aug 1. $600 if by Sept 1. $650
by Oct 1. Payment plans available. Please inquire by emailing torcboy@aol.com....
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Witchcraft V: The Living Temple of Witchcraft 2009-2010....
Year Long Online Apprenticeship....
Oct 2009-Dec 2010....
An online version of Witchcraft V: The Living Temple of
Witchcraft, available for the first time. Experience direct tutoring in the
practice of modern witchcraft through self directed study, online discussion,
audio file lectures, supplementary online material and homework. $550 if
registered by Aug 1. $600 if by Sept 1. $650 by Oct 1. Payment plans available.
Application must be completed and approved. Please inquire by emailing torcboy@aol.com.....
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The Descent of the Goddess: Seven Gates of Initiation....
Lecture and Book Signing with Kristen Madden and Luisa Teish
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Oct 10, 7 PM - ? ....
Covenant of the Pentacle Wiccan Church....
204 Marmandie St. off Jeff Hwy. in River Ridge, LA....
Lectures! Book Signings! Labyrinth!....
Silent Auctions! Cocktails, Appetizers, Desserts! Music!....
Due to our change of CONFERENCE time and venue, Chris
Penczak and Kris Madden, our beloved and kind friends, offered to take our
suggestion that we would honor them and our community, by hosting a Cocktail
and Appetizer event, to honor their determination to bring their lectures,
work, and selves to our community and NOLA. This is the fullfillment of a
promise made after BIG K!So we will have tons of food, drink, fun, book
signing, and downtime, as well as lectures from our wonderful guests. This is a
'dressy witch' event. Why the heck not!? Kris will be speaking about Shamanic
Healing, and our dear brother Chris, will be sharing his own special ideas on
Magick, as it relates to his life. So do get your tickets at Lady Moon Gifts,
from CPWC Clergy, NOLA Merry Meet or Esoterica, available in July til early
Oct. You can pay at the door too. This is a 'dressy witch' event.. why the heck
not? Hope to see you and your books for signing, at one of our new covensteads.
There are soon to be three, when Rev. V's house is done! This event will also
have a candle labyrinth for walking and divining! Blessed Be!....
Christopher will be speaking about the Descent of the
Goddess - Explore the mystery of initiation through the Descent of the Goddess.
Reenacted in many witchcraft traditions during initiatory or seasonal rites,
discover the seven fold meaning of the Goddess' descent to explore the magick
of death, rebirth and love. Compare the seven gates through which she passes
with the seven gated castles of Annwnn in Welsh myth, the alchemical
operations, the ancient planets, the chakras and the Miracle of Bread.
Experience an intense journey through the seven gates to experience your own
rebirth and return. Learn what you must surrender to be reborn. Based on
Christopher's newest book The Living Temple of Witchcraft Volume I: The Descent
of the Goddess.....
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The Mysteries of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: Healing Spirits
Magick....
Tuesday Oct 13, 7-9:30 PM, $25....
Myths & Maidens 189 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH 03102....
(603) 867-8465 http://www.mythsandmaidens.com/....
Shamans and witches are healers who not only work with
herbal medicine, anatomy and energy, but those who heal with the aid of
spiritual beings. Each is said to carry a “medicine” used to restore our
relationship with ourselves, each other and the world. Allies comes in form of
animal, plant and stone spirits as well as the elder races of faeries, angels
and gods who teach and aid our work. Learn to journey for yourself and others
to find this medicine and make allies with healing spirits. Explore the
concepts of Soul Sickness, including Soul Fragmentation, Loss, Intrusion and
Imbalance and the methods for healing such sickness.....
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Herbal Trance Magick: Potions, Incense and Ointments....
Saturday, Oct 17, 7-9:30....
The Cat, The Crow and the Crown....
63R Pickering Wharf, Salem, Massachusetts (978) 744-6274....
www.lauriecabot.com....
Herbal allies can help us open the gates and enter the realm
of trance. Explore the Herbal Pentacle Mandala categorizing the types of herbal
trance and magick. Learn the herbs of exhibitory trance, including herbs
of Evocation, Oracular, Ecstatic,
Gateway and Journey work. Learn the herbs of inhibitory trance, including the herbs
of Dreaming, Seership, Grounding and Projection work. Use these herbs to
concoct potions, incense and ointments for your magick. ....
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The Mysteries of Merlin: Working with the Magus of Albion....
Sunday, Oct 18 10 AM – 6 PM....
A Fund Raiser for the Temple of Witchcraft....
Suggested Donation, $75....
Lichenwood Herbals....
12 Old Canaan Road Barrington, New Hampshire 03825....
http://www.lichenwood.com - christine@lichenwood.com....
603-664-3393 Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm....
Merlin is one of the most recognized figures of Western
Myth, the teacher and magician to King Arthur’s Court. His presence looms over
the mysteries of magick and the intersection of British Paganism and
Christianity. Wise One, Druid, Prophet, Madman and Priest of the Old Ways, he
still guides us into the mysteries of the land, the dragon kings,
sovereignty, the sword, grail and stone, Avalon and the
Goddess. He is the Priest and Guardian of the Albion and the British Mysteries
that have greatly influenced modern paganism, magick and witchcraft. Through
ritual and visionary journey, contact the Order of Merlins guiding this Age,
and forge a connection to their power and wisdom. ....
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* Learn about the historic Merlins in Arthurian Lore -
prophetic child, wild man & mentor....
* Explore modern Merlin lore from Ceremonial Magick,
Theosophy and Popular Culture....
* Discover the connections between Taliesin/Ceridwen and
Merlin/Morgan.....
* Perform Ritual to Align with the energy of Merlin....
* Meditate on the Divine Birth of Merlin, whose father was a
deity, demon or faery....
* Work with the King’s Tower and the Power of the Red and
White Dragons....
* Meet with the Order of Merlins who guide this Mysteries of
this Age....
* Encounter the Faery Ladies of the Fortunate Isles, Allies
to the Order of Merlins....
* Travel to Merlin’s Enclosure ñ The Tree, the Crystal Cave
or the Tomb....
* Experience the Prophecies of Merlin and how they apply to
use today....
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Through a dual approach of historic research and direct
experience work with this living, powerful figure of myth and magick for
yourself, for your people and for the benefit of the world. ....
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For those in the Boston area seeking rideshare information,
ride shares will be coordinated through Barbara Farrow who can be contacted at
gypsywitchbarbara@yahoo.com. ....
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The Mysteries
of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: Dream Magick....
Tuesday Oct 20, 7-9:30 PM, $25....
Myths & Maidens 189 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH 03102....
(603) 867-8465 http://www.mythsandmaidens.com/....
Learn the techniques of magical dream work and how it
applies in the context of shamanic witchcraft. Work on techniques for
remembering and programming your dreams, interpreting their individual
meanings, receiving higher guidance, prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming and dream
travel. Learn about charms, rituals and meditations to help you maintain an
active, healthy dream life. Learn the techniques of magical dream work. Work on
techniques for remembering and programming your dreams, interpreting their
individual meanings, receiving higher guidance, prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming
and dream travel. Learn about charms, rituals and meditations to help you
maintain an active, healthy dream life.....
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Celebrate Samhain, NH....
October 24....
http://www.celebratesamhain.com....
Peterborough, NH....
The Witch’s Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self
Defense....
Explore the techniques of psychic self defense and the
rituals of protection magick. Learn how to protect and balance yourself and
home. Discuss potential psychic dangers, drains and trauma from other people,
your environment, and yourself. Understand how to counteract these dangers and
create new healthy habits that will protect your energy. Create energetic
protection shields through meditation and ritual. Explore your relationship
with your guardian spirits, angels, deities and totem animals. Work with
protective crystals, herbs and symbols to make protection amulets. Explore the
concepts of curse breaking, the evil eye, bindings and bottle spells. Learn
energy cleansing techniques to create a balanced, sacred environment to promote
health and well being. Grounded in a philosophy of spirituality and self
empowerment, based on the book, The Witch’s Shield, by Christopher Penczak....
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The Mysteries of Shamanic Witchcraft Series: The Shadow Self....
Tuesday Oct 27, 7-9:30 PM, $25....
Myths & Maidens 189 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH 03102....
(603) 867-8465 http://www.mythsandmaidens.com/....
The tradition of witchcraft and its deities are associated
with the depths of the underworld and the darkness of the soul, though we act
as the luminaries and torch bearers in the dark. Modern witches on the path are
asked to explore their own shadow self, their own repressed thoughts, feelings
and images. Instead of trying to vanquish the shadow, a task that is never
successful, we are asked to integrate the shadow self into a healthy
relationship and find it as a source of strength and comfort. Explore the
workings of the shadow self, how to ‘distill” it into manifestation and how to
heal the relationship and partner with it as a spirit ally through the lens of
the shamanic traditions of witchcraft.....
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Samhain: The Feast of the Dead....
The Saturday is on the 31st, do you want to do the Friday,
Oct 30? ....
7- 9 PM
Cambridge Masonic Building 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
02140. ....
Lap of the Goddess Productions. Write lapofthegoddess@hotmail.com
to register.....
The blood of our ancestors flows freely in our veins,
bringing both blessings and burdens. The stars of our spirit family flow in our
souls, bringing guidance and connection. At this time of Scorpionic energies,
the veil between the worlds is thinnest, and we commune with the ancestors,
spirits and gods more clearly. Traditionally on this Celtic new year, the third
harvest and fire festival, we make peace with those who have gone before us,
receiving wisdom from the ancestors, redeeming them while honoring the gods of
the underworld. During this intense ritual, work with the powers of the
otherworld through ritual, dance and visionary journey. You are welcome to
bring a memento or photograph of an ancestor, blood relative, spiritual relative or other deceased person
you love or admire, for the ancestor altar. All faiths and traditions welcome.....
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Witchcraft I: Building the Inner Temple Year Online
Apprenticeship....
Nov 2009 - Nov 2010....
An online version of the Inner Temple year long
apprenticeship, available for the first time. Experience direct tutoring in the
practice of modern witchcraft through self directed study, online discussion, supplementary
online material and homework assignments. Topics include the history and role
of the witch, magickal ethics, trance inducing techniques, instant magick,
magickal theory, energy manipulation, protection magick, psychic self defense,
psychic development, aura gazing, aura cleansing, chakra balancing, psychic
healing, spirit guide contact, past life exploration, shamanic journey and
building your personal place of power, your inner temple or soul shrine.
Develop a solid personal practice in the internal arts of witchcraft. Use
"instant" meditative magick to transform your inner and outer
life. Unlike many basic 101 courses, Witchcraft I provides a deep foundation
for all magickal and spiritual studies, rather than a quick spell book and
rituals. For those desiring to meditate, develop psychic skills and start the
path of the witch. A foundation piece to further training in the five
level Temple of Witchcraft tradition. This year long course fuses material from
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft
text (required reading) with previous unreleased rituals and rites. The
Inner Temple CD Companion is also required for the online class. Students are
expected to complete required homework assignments. Please register in
advance. Payment $300.....
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The Witch’s Coin: Prosperity and Money Magick....
Friday, Nov 6, 7-9:30 PM, $30 (Discount if taking weekend
workshop)....
6 PM Free Book Signing and Meet and Greet....
Pathways....
11419 Concord Village Ave.....
St. Louis, MO 63123 www.pathwaysstl.com/....
Prosperity and money are the most requested goals of many
beginning spell casters. Witches seek to live in balance and trust the Goddess
and God to provide what is needed, but also must take an active role in
creating our own success. Our philosophy is one of balance, harmony and FFFF –
Flax, Flags, Fodder and Frigg, the essentials of life – Clothing, Home, Food
and Love. Learn the differences between prosperity and abundance, and the flow
of life. Understand the block we have to prosperity in each of the seven
chakras. Explore how to attract these forces of prosperity into in a healthy,
balanced way through rituals, meditations, charms, potions, spellcraft and goal
setting. ....
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Witchcraft II....
Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7-8, 10 AM- 6 PM. $195 (or $175 if
you registering with full payment for both Friday Night and the Weekend
Intensive)....
Pathways....
11419 Concord Village Ave.....
St. Louis, MO 63123 www.pathwaysstl.com/....
Witchcraft II involves training in the role of the priestess
and priest of witchcraft. Learn all the tools you will need to understand and
conduct your own magick circle rituals, moon circles and wheel of the year
holiday celebrations. Explore the realm of the Goddess and God through world
mythology, the four elements, sacred space, meditation and altar building. Work
the craft of the witch through natural magick and spell work, including herbs,
crystals, potions, charms, talismans, candles and symbols. Start a divination
skill such as crystal scrying. Cast spells for protection, prosperity, love and
happiness. Over this year you will be challenged to experience many forms of
magick and nature based mysticism, in group settings and on your own. Claim
your ability to manifest change and sacredness in your life, flowing with the
cycles and seasons of the Earth, Moon and Sun. The Outer Temple of Witchcraft
(Llewellyn) is required manual for the class, which should be read prior to the
workshop.....
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Crystal Power: Stone Magick, Healing and Mysteries - Day
Intensive....
Saturday, Nov 14, 10 AM – 6 PM, $95....
Circles of Wisdom, 90 Main St, Andover, MA 01810 (978) 474-8010
www.circlesofwisdom.com....
Wise ones of both the ancient and the modern worlds look to
the power encoded in colorful stones and minerals. These crystals have been
used in amulets and talismans, jewelry and as birthstones, carried to draw
blessings and good fortune, or avert harm and illness. Healers use the stones
upon the body, in crystal grids and in gem elixirs to promote health and
stimulate the life force. Mystics commune with the stones to understanding their
timeless wisdom and mystery through meditation and ceremony. Explore all these
facets of crystal work, including choosing, cleansing, programming and using
stones for personal and planetary intentions. Learn to explore the stones
intuitively and intellectually, using experimentation and an understanding of
magickal correspondences. Beginners and more experienced practitioners
welcomed.....
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Witchcraft II: Building the Outer Temple of Witchcraft....
12 Wednesdays, 7- 10 PM....
Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, April 14, May
19, June 16, July14, Aug 18, Sept 8 (tent), Oct 20 Graduation Nov 20. ....
Witchcraft II involves training in the role of the priestess
and priest of witchcraft. Learn all the tools you will need to understand and
conduct your own magick circle rituals, moon circles and wheel of the year
holiday celebrations. Explore the realm of the Goddess and God through world
mythology, the four elements, sacred space, meditation and altar building. Work
the craft of the witch through natural magick and spell work, including herbs,
crystals, potions, charms, talismans, candles and symbols. Start a divination
skill such as crystal scrying. Cast spells for protection, prosperity, love and
happiness. Over this year you will be challenged to experience many forms of
magick and nature based mysticism, in group settings and on your own. Claim
your ability to manifest change and sacredness in your life, flowing with the
cycles and seasons of the Earth, Moon and Sun. The Outer Temple of Witchcraft
(Llewellyn) is required manual for the class, which should be read prior to the
workshop. Payment by Sept $300. By
Oct $325. By Nov $375. Payment
plan options available. Please inquire.....
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Witchcraft II: Building the Outer Temple of Witchcraft....
Online Apprenticeship – Nov 2009 – Nov 2010....
Witchcraft II involves training in the role of the priestess
and priest of witchcraft. Learn all the tools you will need to understand and
conduct your own magick circle rituals, moon circles and wheel of the year
holiday celebrations. Explore the realm of the Goddess and God through world
mythology, the four elements, sacred space, meditation and altar building. Work
the craft of the witch through natural magick and spell work, including herbs,
crystals, potions, charms, talismans, candles and symbols. Start a divination
skill such as crystal scrying. Cast spells for protection, prosperity, love and
happiness. Over this year you will be challenged to experience many forms of
magick and nature based mysticism, in group settings and on your own. Claim
your ability to manifest change and sacredness in your life, flowing with the
cycles and seasons of the Earth, Moon and Sun. Experience direct tutoring in
the practice of modern witchcraft through self directed study, online
discussion, audio recordings, supplementary online material and homework. This
year long course fuses material from The Outer Temple of Witchcraft text
(required reading) with previous unreleased rituals and rites. The Outer Temple
CD Companion is also required for the online class. Students are expected to
complete required homework assignments. Please register in advance.
Payment $300.....
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Reiki Master Teacher Certification Program....
December 5, 2009, 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Salem, NH....
Certified advanced class to be an independent Reiki Master.
Receive your master-teacher initiation into the healing arts of Reiki. In this
course learn the master symbols in both the Usui and Tibetan traditions, the
microcosmic orbit, violet breath, to teach, pass practitioner and healing
attunements and psychic surgery techniques. Come into your own power and style
as a healing facilitator. All attendants must submit an application indicating
independent study and be approved prior to the class. Independent study
includes guidance and support through this preparation process. Call for
application. Must have completed and approved application prior to class. $600.....
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The Gifts of the Goddess: The Thirteen Powers of the Witch....
Saturday, Dec 12, 7-9:30 PM....
The Cat, The Crow and the Crown....
63R Pickering Wharf, Salem, Massachusetts (978) 744-6274....
www.lauriecabot.com....
The Gospel of Aradia proclaims the witch is blessed with
thirteen powers setting her or him apart from most people. These powers are
simply magickal and psychic skills that we have a natural talent for, or learn
to develop on the path of magick, yet few explore them directly in practical
training. Together we shall explore the classic powers of blessings &
cursing, bringing forth beauty, understanding secret signs, communing with
animals, banishing, healing, love, good fortune, spirit communication,
revealing treasure, weather magick, transformation and hearing the Voice of the
Wind. Learn valuable insights on how to work each of the powers. ....
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Yule: The Winter Solstice....
Dec 19, 7- 9 PM
Cambridge Masonic Building 1950 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
02140. ....
Lap of the Goddess Productions. Write lapofthegoddess@hotmail.com
to register.....
The light flows through our souls and through our blood,
renewed as the sun begins its waxing cycle at the Winter Solstice. Here we
celebrate the Child of Light, both in the heavens and in our hearts, as we seek
to hold the promise of renewal and hope in our hearts and minds. Aid us in
birthing the Child of Light into the worlds as we start the journey into the
next year. Witness the passing of power between the two halves of the God. The
Oak King takes his mantle again as the Child of Light as the Horned Hunter and
Holly King withdraws his dark power from the world. During this ritual, work
with the powers of heavenly light within the world, through ceremony, journey,
song and dance. All faiths and traditions welcome.....
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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Hi Everybody,
I’m doing two very special events this fall, fundraisers
for two different pagan organizations. The first is in September, in Salem, MA
for the PWP, or Project Witch’s Protection. It’s a witchcraft civil rights
organization founded by Laurie Cabot to help educate the public and government
about Witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism, and the rights of practitioners. It’s a
special workshop on the mysteries of the Cauldron, followed by the Cabot Mabon
ritual that I will be leading. We plant to feature three oracular priestesses,
invoked with three dark goddesses of the Celtic Tradition.
The second fundraiser is for my very own Temple of
Witchcraft. We have recently incorporated the Temple of Witchcraft in N.H. and
are seeking out our federal nonprofit status with the intention to create a
community center, sanctuary and space for the Mystery School and Seminary. Look
for more announcements about the Temple soon, but for now, we are kicking
things off with a fundraiser for the Temple featuring the magick and mystery of
Merlin, with a day long workshop in Barsntead, NH at the lovely Lichenwood Herbals. ....
Full Info is below.
If you have any further questions, email me at Info@christopherpenczak.com.
Blessed be,
Christopher Penczak
The Goddess of the Cauldron:
Mysteries of the Child of Light and Mother of Darkness
A Fundraiser for Project Witches Protection (PWP)
Saturday, Sept 26, 1 PM to approximately 5 PM
The Moose Lodge, 50 Grove Street, Salem, MA
Suggested Donation: $75 which includes evening Mabon
Ritual. For more information, call 978 744-6274
In this day long intensive, delve deep into the mysteries
of the cauldron, the sacred brew of Awen and the magick of the Ladies of the
Lake. Through a study of Celtic myth, particularly the story of Ceridwen and
Taliesin, we will look at the spiritual significance of the cauldron of the
Goddess. She is the force of life, regeneration and true wisdom. She gives
birth to the Child of Light that dwells in potential within us all. Through
ritual we will align with the powers. Through visionary pathworking we will
journey to the otherworld and directly experience the Mother and the Child.
* Discover the image of the cauldron and grail, as a five
fold vessel of abundance, transformation, rebirth, inspiration and healing.
* Learn about Ceridwen’s origin as one of the first Ladies
of the Lake and the evolution of the godform into Morgan of Avalon.
* Undergo the inner world initiation of the western island
with the Great Mother.
* Ally yourself with the sacred herbs of knowledge and
wisdom of the brew of Awen.
* Experience the transformation and challenge of the four
elements and their animal totems.
* Dwell in the three great darkness of the hut, the womb
and the sea. ....
* Become reborn as the Child of Light, flowing with the
powers of inspiration, knowledge , poetry and wisdom.
Through this work, forge the spiritual links to the past
Cult of Taliesin and take up the mantle of bardic inspiration fulfilling your
True Will in the world, shining like a star upon the Earth.
Mabon Ritual
Sept 26, 7:00 PM – Midnight
The Moose Lodge, 50 Grove Street, Salem, MA
Suggested Donation: $15. Free if you attending the
afternoon workshop with a $75 donation. For more information, call 978 744-6274
Join us in a celebration of the Child of Light as he is lost
in and returned from the Otherworld. Modron, the Great Mother seeks out Mabon
the Child, who descends down into the Underworld as the seasons begin to wither.
Like King Arthur, venture into the real m of spirit to seek the child. Consult with the Wise Oracles, speaking
to the gods through the Priestesses and Priests of the Cauldron. In visionary
journey, consult with the animal allies. Descend through the seven otherworldly
caers, the sacred castles, and find the Child of Light, the Cauldron of
Transformation and the Fruit of Immortality.
The Mysteries of Merlin: Working with the Magus of Albion
Sunday, Oct 18 10 AM – 6 PM
A Fund Raiser for the Temple of Witchcraft
Suggested Donation, $75
Lichenwood Herbals
12 Old Canaan Road Barrington, New Hampshire 03825
http://www.lichenwood.com - christine@lichenwood.com
603-664-3393 Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Merlin is one of the most recognized figures of Western
Myth, the teacher and magician to King Arthur’s Court. His presence looms over
the mysteries of magick and the intersection of British Paganism and
Christianity. Wise One, Druid, Prophet, Madman and Priest of the Old Ways, he
still guides us into the mysteries of the land, the dragon kings,
sovereignty, the sword, grail and stone, Avalon and the
Goddess. He is the Priest and Guardian of the Albion and the British Mysteries
that have greatly influenced modern paganism, magick and witchcraft. Through
ritual and visionary journey, contact the Order of Merlins guiding this Age,
and forge a connection to their power and wisdom.
* Learn about the historic Merlins in Arthurian Lore -
prophetic child, wild man & mentor
* Explore modern Merlin lore from Ceremonial Magick,
Theosophy and Popular Culture
* Discover the connections between Taliesin/Ceridwen and
Merlin/Morgan
* Perform Ritual to Align with the energy of Merlin
* Meditate on the Divine Birth of Merlin, whose father was
a deity, demon or faery
* Work with the King’s Tower and the Power of the Red and
White Dragons
* Meet with the Order of Merlins who guide this Mysteries
of this Age
* Encounter the Faery Ladies of the Fortunate Isles,
Allies to the Order of Merlins
* Travel to Merlin’s Enclosure ñ The Tree, the Crystal
Cave or the Tomb
* Experience the Prophecies of Merlin and how they apply
to use today
Through a dual approach of historic research and direct
experience work with this living, powerful figure of myth and magick for
yourself, for your people and for the benefit of the world.
For
those in the Boston area seeking rideshare information, ride shares will be
coordinated through Barbara Farrow who can be contacted at
gypsywitchbarbara@yahoo.com.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Current mood:  chipper
Hi Everyone,
I've been busy arranging all sorts of media for the fall season and my forthcoming release The Witch's Coin. We are quickly approaching the Season of the Witch. Here are some things to look out for:
The Dark Side of Fey I'll be on the The Dark Side of Fey podcast. Fey and I met while I was at the Spirits of the Earth Festival in Canada. We got along famously and had a blast when together, and I think that comes through in the very casual interview. I look forward to being on again. You can find more info here at http://darklyfey.com or http://darklyfey.libsyn.com.
Sunday September 13 On Septmeber 13, I have not one, but two online radio show interviews. Its turned into my radio day, as they are both lives shows and it was one of the few Sundays I'm home.
The first, at 4 PM, is Witchtalk with Karagan. You can find more info at:
I believe you can call into both shows, so please do. I'm sure they will be two very different and interesting interviews.
Hope you enjoy.
Blessed be,
Christopher
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Monday, August 03, 2009
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It’s taken me a bit to recover from the Chrysalis Moon Tribe event. For those who read my Ping/Twitter/FB/Myspace update, we had a bit of weather, and I think between all the excitement, the travel and my previous travels in the month, I am spent. Had two Lammas Harvest celebrations this week – one that I ran for the Lap of the Goddess community in Boston, and another coven event that I graciously had little to do personally in the ritual besides call a quarter. I wish I had a good chunk of time at home, but I have one more event this weekend, speaking at a private retreat in New York state, then things are fairly quiet for me. Thank the gods! So happy harvest everyone.
Chrysalis Moon was a great festival despite microbursts and tornados in the county. We were not hit specifically by a tornado on the fest site as far as I know, but during a storm where tornados were sighted, our camp mostly blew away. It was a first for me. I kind of forgot I was in Indiana on Friday night. In most festivals, if there is a storm, you just hunker down where you are and ride it out. Not so in Indiana, because there could be tornados. My tent collapsed on me, waking me, and then sprung back up. So I thought no big deal until I heard one of my hosts, Marcus F. Griffen aka Lord Foxglove aka Foxy, yell at me to get in the van. He wasn’t sure if I was in my tent or still at the fire. I was in the van and there was a moment I wondered if it would tip, as it lifted up to one side…. I still don’t think I realized how bad it was. My open suit case was in a pop up changing tent, as we didn’t expect this weather, and much of it blew away. Thanks to Fox we recovered all of it, including some priceless things like my drum and my bog oak wand. Most importantly my notebook, with notes and ideas and classes was recovered thanks to Fox. He and I along with a lot of others went around the camp during one of the lulls to help folks out and make sure no one needed medical attention. It was weirdly fun. Nice to know in a crisis situation I can keep a level head for the most part. Fox let me and his lovely wife Becca sleep in the bed in the van while he caught some Z’s in the front and we continued onward from there. I was quite relieved to have a hotel Saturday night to dry my clothes, shave, take a long bath and get ready for my flight on Sunday. Fox and Becca took excellent care of me and were great fun. There were many festival organizers that also took great care of me to make sure I was doing well, including Dave and Gail, with help from Jan as well. Thank you all.
While the storm was a dominate theme at the end, the start of the festival was quite lovely and mellow. I had a pretty relaxed schedule and got to hang out and visit with people and make new friends. Our camp area was great, filled with lots of cool people. I particularly enjoyed spending time with Tim and Tina, friends of Fox and Becca and evidently I had met Tim before at the International New Age Trade Show when Fox and I were last there together in Denver, but INATS is a whirlwind, and that salient details escaped my memory. I’m glad we got to reconnect at Chrysalis, as we had some great conversations, particularly on the nature of teaching students, coven structure and the use of the Qabalah n the Craft. It was great. Tim and I got into a brotherly teasing back and forth that made it seem like we knew each other for many years, or perhaps lifetimes. I spent some time hanging out at the fire with folks, though dancing was not what I had hoped for. Perhaps it picked up when I was in the hotel. Sometimes I think my quiet nature around the fire, just sitting and talking tends to make things quiet. I noticed that a bit at Spirits of the Earth, though that was before the feathered boa came out and wheel chair racing. Sadly, the feather boa was the one real victim of the storm at Chrysalis Moon. It didn’t make it.
I made some new friends at Chrysalis Moon, including Dragon Bob, who is an amazing man of many talents, but was there to entertain the children with puppet shows, Lisa, Mike, the Foo Tribe, Tim aka Will and family and members of the local OTO lodge, who put on excellent workshops and rituals. They were a high light of the festival for me and I’m sad that I didn’t get to them all.
I don’t have another camping festival until I go to Between the Worlds in Ohio this September, then I think I’m done camping for the foreseeable future. If you have any gay/bi/queer boys who plan to attend, tell them to get on it, as registration closes soon. I am really saying no to a lot of invites in 2010 as I need some time home to work on home base projects – new books, new classes, the temple. So I might not be out as much as I have been. For those of my friends Down Under, I’m planning a tour in Australia if all goes well. Be on the look out for plans in January. That’s my last really big event and then I start winding down to perhaps only traveling every 6-8 weeks. Haha. That’s cutting down for me.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
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Current mood:bedazzled
In
the short nine days I have between festival travels, I wanted to take the time
to share my experiences at the last event – the Spirits of the Earth Festival (www.spiritsfest.com) in Ontario, Canada.
It was my first time attending, and while friends like Dorothy Morrison, M.R.
Sellars and Trish Telesco have attended in the past, I wasn’t sure what to
expect. We had booked pretty far in advance and I must admit I’ve overbooked myself
this summer, as usual and was really wanting some days of rest and relaxation,
not to attend another festival. Well, I sort of got my wish. If it’s possible
for a festival to be both mellow and exciting at the same time, SOTE pulled it
off! ....
We
started out with a wonderful ice breaker of pagan karaoke, where I was able to
sing Blondie’s One Way or Another, complete with Hula Girl Back Up and have
some lovely mead brewed by one of the main organizer’s, Fox. He and Tameika
both kept me well cared during my stay. On the first night, I also met Fey of
the popular podcast Darkly Fey (http://darklyfey.com/).
One of my students is a big fan and introduced me to her work, and we talked
about doing an interview before I arrived, and then decided to do a phone
interview once we got home, so be on the look out for me to appear on Darkly
Fey soon, coming to you from the red leather couch. Well, the red leather couch
is at her place. I’ll be coming from the black leather seat in my office. So
much leather, so little time…. She truly became my festival bud and out time
together was a highlight of the whole event. I’m quite awful away from home and
from my men, and can be a big baby when I’m not in work mode, as surprisingly
I’m an introvert at heart, and she noticed that right away and gave me just the
right level of support. And I really loved our conversations about the Craft,
ethics, mysteries, devotion, tradition, trance and sexuality. Should be a good
talk when we get together for show. And her husband is super cute too dancing
around the fire! ....
Celtic Mist, another key staff
person was our tent neighbor and another festival buddy. It was amazing to see
her go from fairly normal urban/suburban health care worker to pagan goddess by
Saturday night. I really enjoyed her company and in particular our car rides
together. She gave me a good idea of the Ontario scene and I liked it a lot. I
hope to be back sometime. Everybody was quite wonderful on and off staff. Fun,
engaging and during the day very mellow. ....
I spent a lot of time strangely
hanging out with the “mommy tribe” and their little kids. Folks know I am not a
big kid person, but I totally bonded with this little baby named Jade –
ascended master in a diaper, mark my words! There was just kinship there when
our eyes met. And her mom Kimi is great too! I also spent time with Dono, a
great guy, promising musician and all around go to helper, as well as his two
“moms” though I misread that situation and they liked to keep me guessing. They
were fun camp mates too. I look forward to hearing Dono’s original music
sometime soon. ....
John Huculiah shared his Romani
ways with us in the opening ritual and has an amazing degree of knowledge and
understanding of comparative religions and traditions. And a great love of tea.
I went to his “Don’t Blame the Fey” sadly thinking it was a workshop about the
Good Folk, and turned out to be an even better workshop idea on community and
responsibility. And it had nothing to do with me and Darkly Fey drinking around
the revel fire, thanksfully. Lol. ....
Other highlights included spending
time with the Dragon Ritual Drummers (www.dragonritualdrummers.com/).
Our paths keep crossing a few days short of each other, and I realized I had
been to a Voodoo ritual hosted by one the drummers, Utu, at Starwood years ago,
but didn’t realize he was Utu of DRD. Well now that we’ve made the connection,
I hope to see them more. Utu and I got to talk a little about Voodoo and
hopefully we’ll visit him up in Niagra soon. I also got to catch up with the
Gypsy Nomads. I’ve known Scott and Samatha for years through mutual friends and
we haven’t connected in quite a while. Usually they are playing as I’m getting
taken to an airport.....
I
taught four workshops there, each somewhat in tune with the elemental tribute.
I taught on past lives, ascension, plant familiars and trance techniques.
Unique to SOTE, each day is devoted to an element. I wish I read the website
more carefully before I attended, as I didn’t have all the necessary colors for
the day, so I stocked up on sarongs from our local vendor coordinator, the
lovely gnome named Gus. Each night was a really beautiful and creative ritual
honoring the elements, with puppets, costumes, face paint and on three nights –
people on stilts in elaborate costumes. One night Fox was a very sexy giant Pan
which he totally pull ed off. Another night, I think it was Tameika as a
skeleton crow, after the Voodoo ritual. Fire was the most spectacular night and
I can’t even describe it. ....
During
the day, I had most of my time free. I worked with each elemental altar set up
around the camp on the appropriate day. I spent some time visiting with the
plant spirits, particularly Elder, St. John’s Wort and Yarrow, and I think I
found some Hemlock (not Queen Anne’s Lace though they look similar). I also got
to talk to Dr. Nina who is an author on a plant book. I missed her week walk,
though she helped me identify “tall ragweed” which had me stumped and I went to
her slide show on local medicinal herbs and plants. The Medieval Feast was a
sight to see, and sadly I was called on to flog one of the serving wenches. Few
besides my “Between the Worlds Brothers” (www.betweentheworlds.org) know what
a trauma flogging has been for me, so while I was fearful, it was a fun chance
to redeem myself. Every time we crossed paths for the rest of the festival, she
would say, “pleased to see you my flogging friend.” The flogger of choice was
this weird plush snake like flogger I believe belonged to the Sisterhood of the
Traveling Penis. ....
Great folks are too numerous, but
special thanks and hugs also go out to Trina, Donna, Rod, Robert, Andrew,
Kathy, Mike West, Scotty, Emerson and Rhonda (of my favorite new product
company, White Flame www.whiteflamecompany.com/)
for great fun hanging out at meals and talking at the fire. It was a blast. My
apologies to anyone unmentioned and I look forward to seeing you all again
sometime soon. ....
Ok, now to correct my online
students homework and off to French Lick Indiana for Chrysalisi Moon Tribe
Festival (www.chrysalismoon.com/)
to hang out with Lord Foxglove! Wish me luck, as you know how much I love
camping! ....
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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June is Pagan Values Month. I'm not sure who decided that, but I do think its a good idea so I've joined up. It's only a few days left, so here we go.
When I think of Pagan Values, the whole cultural concept of Family Values, i.e. what is normally accepted as Christian Family Values immediately springs to mind. Pagans often define themselves in the negative, in terms of what we are not, when compared to the dominant culture, and usually against a Christian backdrop. I find myself in classes often making analogies for theological points in Paganism/Wicca/Witchcraft in terms of what is different from Christianity, as its a base line that most people can understand. So when pondering this blog, I think many people would expect me to talk about some sort of Pagan "moral" value, perhaps regarding sexuality, healing or service. Yet the more I reflected, the less I headed in that direction, looking more to the "values" found in Nature and the Universe, and the theme I came up with is Timing.
Timing doesn't seem like a value at all, does it? Is it a skill? You either have good timing or you don't. When I think of timing, I guess i first think of music. Not many people know my degree is in music. I have a Bachelor's Degree of Vocal Performance believe it or not. So as a musician, timing is critical. Though as a vocal major with a love of cheesy Broadway musicals, we liked to set the tempo and change it at will, which tends to drive conductors and band mates alike crazy. So timing can be fluid and flexible. Timing can be applied to life in general - being in the right place and the right time. But how is it a "value" and what about it is particularly Pagan?
I value a sense of timing, and it's not only being a musician, but being a Witch that helps me appreciate timing. Ritual is an art form, and one must have proper timing in ritual. A dynamic tension can be created in good ritual, just like in good music, and one who knows how to exploit that tension, with proper timing, creates the difference between a moving experience and a dud. One can open the door to gnosis and the other to boredom. This aesthetic can apply from the solitary ritual to the large gathering. I value the power and effect of ritual timing.
In the science of ritual, timing is not an aesthetic, but a pattern around which to plan your workings. We time our rituals to the phases of the Sun, Moon and astrological alignments. We look at different days of the week and hours of the day being influenced by the planets. The zodiac signs influence the mood and energy of any day. The ancient pagans saw the science of astrolgoical timing as critical in terms of planting crops, laying the foundation of buildings, crowning kings and starting any project, for the energy at the start of anything will influence it, just as the energy from our birth influences us as documented in the birthchart.
But my true thought about the value of timing comes from valuing the cycles and season, each in the turn and allowing that same interplay of time and space in your own life. While I tend to be focused to accomplish goals, I value the inherent wisdom in letting every seed in our life sprout as needed, it its own time and in its own way. And sometimes that means being ok with the seeds that don't sprout. Nothing can be rushed, and often you are pleasantly surprised. I have had some literal seeds in the garden sprout that I planted last year and assumed they were done. And in my personal life, I've had a lot of projects going on at once - personal, spiritual, business, theological - and a few that I just wish would be done and set, so I could go onto the next thing. Yet I've gotten some great feedback and support that I would have missed if I pushed through in my more usual manner, and didn't let things grow out organically, naturally, rather than forced. Timing has been the key.
Though we love the warmth and the green, its the periods of darkness and cold that make us appreciate it. Likewise, you have to be able to know when something is ending. To be able to let go and know when something, or someone's time is over. New cycles will be begin, but if we hold onto the old and stagnant, we have no room for new blessings and miss what is all around us. How many times have we held onto old relationships, jobs, identities, well past their time, and lived to regret it. Often the wheel of the universe forces us to let go, but if we were more in tune, we would shift with the turning of the wheel, rather than have our hand forced. I've held on and been forced, and now I try to listen to the song of the universe, to know my place within it, and know when to speed up, when to slow down, when to be loud and when to work softly, but it takes an awareness of the cosmic music. I'm constantly listening so I can be in time with the cosmos.
So while i value many things about being a Pagan, I think in the moment I value our teachings on timing the most right now.
Special thanks for Adam Sartwell and S. Rune Emerson for reminding me about pagan values month.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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I'm happy to announce the second volume of The Living Temple of Witchcraft: The Journey of the God is now available as well as it's 5 disc CD Companion. I just got my own author copies and saw it in a local store so I know it's available. It is the compliment to The Living Temple of Witchcraft Volume One: The Descent of the Goddess. Together, the two texts comprise my Fifth Degree training for a High Priestess or High Priest. While the first volume comprises more of the personal mysteries of the Underworld and the transformation such a descent catalyzes, the second volume rounds the minister's eduction with philosophy, theology, ministerial skills and a ritual journey with twelve expressions of the divine through the signs of the Zodiac.
Please support your local metaphysical shops and pick up a copy there or ask them to order it. Autographed copies are also available for sale on my own website, www.christopherpenczak.com, where I'm also taking pre-orders for my fall release, The Witch's Coin. It is also available through Llewellyn.com, Amazon.com and BN.com.
I'll be doing my first book signing for this new release this weekend at PUF - the Pagan Unity Festival in Tennessee. www.paganunityfestival.org/
Blessed be,
Christopher
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Monday, May 25, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
Monday, May 25 at 1 PM EST I'll be appearing on "A Few Screws Loose Talk Radio" Segment. You can listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/A-Few-Screws-Loose Listeners can call in at (347) 838-8689. The show should also be archived if you want to listen later.
Blessed be, Christopher Penczak
www.christopherpenczak.com
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