Calendar Occult

At Beltane, not only are the days getting warmer, they are markedly longer. Baby animals can be found everywhere, and the trees are in full flower (and full pollen). Crops sewn at Ostara will be seedlings now. Now we can celebrate the fertility of the earth. The symbolism of Beltane is two-fold in this respect. On one level, were honoring that fertility all around us. On another level, were using

Taken apart from the secular gift giving traditions, Yule itself is a holiday that celebrates the return of the light. The darkest times of the year are now over. The God, slain at Lammas to ensure a fruitful harvest, is now reborn of the Goddess to begin his cycle of birth and death yet again. The Goddess too will change, shedding her mantle of Crone to become springs Mai

During the Aeon of the Sacrificial Gods, the oil used to accent

on the current of the times was "Jerusalem Oil". This was simply

composed of equal portions of Frankincense and Myrrh; both

traditionally used in burial ceremonies.

The fragrance mentioned above is dated, and the New Aeon Magician

should resort to an essence which best depicts the joy and

strength of the Age of The Child. The followi

The Girl in the Leather Mask
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Sunday, May 08, 2005.

Beltane With Knobs On
Once a year I have a very different Sabbat. For seven of the festivals I will normally either mark the event alone or with a small group. The exception is generally Beltane. This year I will be sharing it with over 300 other participants and somewhere in the region of 8, 000 attendees.What I am referring to is Edinburgh’s.

Pagan Training and You!
Why must one be trained to be Pagan is my first thought and question? Are we following in the main stream religions footsteps and only those who go to formal schools can be called a spiritual advocate of their faith? In my opinion if one seeks to be taught by someone or not is their choice. Others do not have the resource.

Ironic Intolerance of the Supernatural in Pagan Society
It just had to be said: many modern Pagans do not really believe in the supernatural. I will freely admit it: I began my study of the occult (I use occult - the practice of magic -- to distinguish from Wicca - a religion that practices magic) because I was looking for the special effects stuff. You know what I mean -- the.