“Druid King Arthur takes council to court in Stonhenge parking row” - story at the Metro: http://metro.co.uk/2016/09/28/king-arthur-takes-council-to-court-in-stonhenge-parking-row-6157824/
How Sabrina the Teenage Witch spelled a change in 90s TV - story at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/sep/27/sabrina-teenage-witch-abc-tgif-melissa-joan-hart
"7 'tricks' to keep the Evil Eye at bay" - story at StepFeed: http://stepfeed.com/life/life-hacks/tricks-to-keep-the-evil-eye-at-bay/#.V-5bYpMrKi4
"Granny accused of being a witch is burned alive on massive bonfire" - story at the Mirror: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/granny-accused-being-witch-burned-8947662
Friday, 30 September 2016
Review: The Goddess in America
The Goddess in America is, I feel, an important new book about paganism and the divine feminine. America is a a huge country – one in which the roles of religion and spirituality, and the roles of women, are hot topics in current affairs. For pagans too, there are controversial issues about the appropriateness of honouring deities that are not those of one's ancestors or those of the land one was born in.
This book looks at the way modern American goddess worshippers tackle those issues. It covers native goddesses; migrant goddesses, such as those of Africa and Ireland, and imported goddesses such as Ariadne from Ancient Minoan culture; and modern goddesses including such archetypes as Marilyn and Maleficent.
The subtitle of The Goddess in America is The Divine Feminine in Cultural Context and the book also tackles with sensitivity and insight issues including cultural appropriation, feminism and the common ground between pagan Goddess worship and Christianity.
Publisher Moon Books says on its website: "An anthology with contributions from nineteen writers, The Goddess in America is a book that identifies the enduring experience of Goddess Spirituality through a four-part discussion focused on the Native Goddess, the Migrant Goddess, the Goddess in relation to other aspects of American culture (Feminism, Christianity, Witchcraft etc.) and the Goddess in contemporary America."
The Goddess in America is in Moon Book’s superb series of community books and I wish I could have been one of the contributors. Not living in America, I wasn’t eligible, but reading it has made me want to visit America again and experience at least some of the amazing goddess-honouring ceremonies and rites that are described in the book’s pages.
The Goddess in America: The Divine Feminine in Cultural Context is published in October, but copies can be ordered in advance.
Links and previous related posts
The Goddess in America: The Divine Feminine in Cultural Context
http://www.moon-books.net/
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2014/09/extract-naming-goddess-eris.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/09/review-american-witches-broomstick-tour.html
Thursday, 29 September 2016
This Week's Pagan Events In and Near London
Here are pagan-friendly events in London and a few in other parts of the UK over the next week or so. If you know of an event that you want listed, please email the details to me at badwitch1234@gmail.com.
Now to 27 November; Folklore, Magic and Mysteries: Modern Witchcraft and Folk Culture in Britain - exhibition of artefacts, manuscripts and documents from the Doreen Valiente Foundation (the picture at the top shows a Book of Shadows on display there). Venue: Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD. Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 2-5pm until 30 September, then at weekends and some Fridays in October and November. Free entry to exhibition with Preston Manor admission (adult £5.85, child (5-15) £3.15). Details: http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/prestonmanor/Now - 20 November; The Asahi Shimbun Displays: Rock art power and symbolism in southern Africa. Exhibition in Room 3, British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. Free, just drop in. For more details visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/
Now to 27 November, Sunken Cities - Egypt’s Lost Worlds. Major exhibition at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. Tickets £16.50. For more details visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/
Thursday 29 September; Sacred Dance, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Relevance. Light in London - Free spiritual events. Venue: The New Acropolis, 19 Compton Terrace, London N1 2UN. Time: 7pm. Details: http://www.meetup.com/Light-in-London/
Thursday 29 September; The Death of Gregory Akerman. Comedy show hosted by the London Fortean Society. Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX. Tickets £4/£2. http://forteanlondon.blogspot.co.uk/
Thursday 29 September; PF-London Autumn Equinox Open Ritual run by Facilitated by The Goddess Temple of London. Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, Holborn London. Time: 7.30pm for 8pm start. Ritual ends around 9pm followed by feasting until 10pm. Entrance: £6/£5 PF members. Please bring seasonal food and drinks to share at feast after ritual. For more details, visit http://london.paganfed.org/
Thursday 29 September; The Death of Gregory Akerman. Comedy show hosted by the London Fortean Society. Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX. Tickets £4/£2. Time 7.45pm Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/608911159269067/
Friday 30 September; The Body and Soul Wellbeing Fayre. Psychic readings, holistic practitioners, therapists, organic body care products, natural products, lifestyle and nutritional advisers plus stalls selling items relating to mind, body and spirit. Venue: Venue28, 28 Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 4LS. Time: 6pm-10pm. Tickets £1.50 in advance, £3 on the door: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed2egh1k6ee554ab&llr=ocadipwab
Friday 30 September; Our Journey From Naivety To Wisdom. Lecture by Thomas Saunders, author of The Authentic Tarot – Discovering Your Inner Self. Venue: Rilko (Research Into Lost Knowledge). Public lecture. Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35, Park Road, London, NW1 6XT. Time: 6.45pm, lecture starts 7.15pm. Entrance: £8/£6. http://www.rilko.net/EZ/rilko/rilko/home.php
Friday 30 September; Where Two Streams Meet - a presentation of Traditional Witchcraft from two streams. In conversation with Griffin Ced (House of Ced) and Stuart Inman (Clan of the Entangled Thicket: 1734. Venue: Upstairs at The Plough, Museum Street. London WC1A 1LH. Starts: 7pm. This is likely to fill up fast so if you want to attend, come along before 7pm. Price: £3.
Friday 30 September; Voices From The Shadows. Talk by Clive Jackson on Crystals and Human Energy Centres, organised through the London Pagan Community Meetup Group. Venue: A public venue in Central London near an Underground station. Details will be e-mailed to those who sign up. Time: 7pm. Website: http://www.meetup.com/Londonpagancommunity/
Friday 30 September; Best of Both Worlds - An Evening of Spirit Communication with Gordon Smith. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm-8.30pm. Cost: £20/£25. Advance booking advised. For details call: 020 7589 3292 or visit https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/
Saturday 1 October; The Canterbury Mystical Market (Autumn). Hosted by The Magical Times Magazine. Venue: The Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT. Starts 11am. Tickets: £2.50. Details: http://www.mysticalarts.co.uk/
Saturday 1 October; Apple Day at Chalice Well World Peace Garden, in Glastonbury. Starts 11am. Tickets: £4.20 Adult, £2.10 Child. http://www.chalicewell.org.uk/
Saturday 1 October; The 52nd Wiccan Rede Gathering, A social meeting to eat and drink with a short talk about Doreen Valiente and the Wiccan Rede. Venue: The Plough, 27 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A 1LH,. Time: 7pm. For details and to book a place visit: http://www.meetup.com/The-London-Wicca-Meetup-Group/
Saturday 1 October; Hendon Heathens Moot, Venue: Greyhound Pub, Church End, Hendon, London, NW4 4JT. Time: 6pm. Hendon Heathens meets at this pub the first Saturday of every month.
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 October, Plant Consciousness Conference. Venue: Regent's University, Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NS. Tickets: £144 for 2 days, £89 for 1 day. Details: http://www.plantconsciousness.com/
Sunday 2 October; A Presentation of the Ced Tarot - A Traditional Witchcraft Deck from the Stream of Ced. Class presented by Griffin Ced, WitchFather of the House of Ced. Venue: The Atlantis Bookshop, 49a Museum Street, London, WC1A 1LY. Time: 1pm to 4pm. Price £15. To reserve a place, visit the shop or call 020 74052120.
Sunday 2 October; Open New Moon Sabbat with the South London Wicca Meetup Group. Venue: A Private House near Clapham South tube station, London. Time: 2pm. You must be a member of the group to sign up to this event: http://www.meetup.com/South-London-Wicca-Meetup/
Monday 3 October; The Fertile Ground of Bewilderment. Talk by Charles Eisenstein organised by Alternatives. Venue: St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL, Doors open 6.30pm. Talk starts: 7pm. Book signings at the end. Tickets £10/£15 online. For more details and to book tickets: http://www.alternatives.org.uk/
Tuesday 4 October; The Diary of a Sceptical Dowser. Talk and Book Launch with Christopher Strong. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, Queensberry Place, London, SW7. Time: 7pm-8.30pm. Cost: £14/£18. Advance booking advised. For details call: 020 7589 3292 or visit https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/
Tuesday 4 October; Cobwebs and Cauldrons Moot. Venue: Romford White Horse Pub, 118 High Road, RM6 6NU. Entry £4. Moot takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. 7.30pm start.
Tuesday 4 October; Witches' Inn Gathering. Venue: The Feathers Hotel in Merstham, Surrey RH1 3EA. Starts at 8pm. Moots are the first Tuesday of each month. For more details and to reserve a place visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Witches-Inn/1568424150049437
Wednesday 5 October; South Essex Red Tent. Women only event. Venue: Fairkytes Art Centre, 51 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex. Time: 8pm. Suggested donation to cover costs is £5. https://www.facebook.com/events/1709303282727272/
Thursday 6 October; What is Hypnosis? Talk by Tom Fortes Mayer at Watkins Books, 19-21 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ. Time: 6.30pm. Free event. For more details Tel 020 7836 2182 or visit the website http://www.watkinsbooks.com/
Thursday 6 October; Purple Sky Psychic Fair. Venue: Chessington Community College, Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS. Starts 10am. Shamanic Spirit will be running events there. For more details visit http://shamanicspirit.co.uk
Thursday 6 October; Intro to Multidimensional Channelling: Nature and Spirit Guides with Alexandra Wenman. Event organised by the London College of Spirituality. Venue: Latvian House,
72 Queensborough Terrace, London, W2 3SH. Time: 7pm. Tickets £15. http://www.meetup.com/londonspirituality/
Thursday 6 October; First session in four-week evening class course on Intuitive Development and Psychic Reading with the Sensing Energy and Intuition Development Meetup Group. Venue: St Stephen's Church, Gloucester Road, London SW7. Time 7pm. Price: £150 for the entire course. Details and booking: http://www.meetup.com/Sensing-Energy-and-Intuition-Development/
Thursday 6 October; Introduction to Multidimensional Channelling: nature and spirit guides, with Alexandra Wenman and the London College of Spirituality. Venue: Latvian House, 72 Queensborough Terrace, London, W2 3SH. Time: 7pm. £15. Details and reservations: http://www.meetup.com/londonspirituality/
Friday 7 October; Coffee Morning Talk on Candle Magic - I'm giving a free talk based on my book Pagan Portals - Candle Magic at Penge Library, in South London. The talk will last about an hour and free tea and coffee are provided. Venue: Penge Library at 46 Green Lane, London SE20 7JX. Time: 11am. There is absolutely no charge for this, but you must book a place in advance. Call 020 8313 4036 or pop in to the library.
Friday 7 October; Enchantment - An Evening of Chant and Mantra with Stewart Pearce. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm-8.30pm. Cost: £14/£18. Advance booking advised. For details call: 020 7589 3292 or visit https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/
Saturday 8 October; London Month of the Dead - talks, performances and workshops hosted by A Curious Invitation. Through a Glass Darkly - A Gothic Magic Lantern Show with Mervyn Heard. Venue: Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Rd, London SW5. 7.30pm. Tickets: £12 Details and Bookings: http://www.londonmonthofthedead.com/
Sunday 9 October; Native Psychotropics and Flying Ointments workshop with Apiary Studios. Venue: Apiary Studios, 458 Hackney Road, London, E2 9EG. Time: 10.30am-4pm. Tickets: £64.31. Details and booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/native-psychotropics-flying-ointments-workshop-tickets-26829060442?
Note: I am not responsible for any of the events listed here except my candle magic talk at Penge Library. Do check with the organisers about tickets and timings before turning up to any event. I try to keep my listings accurate, but do not always know of late changes, cancellations or ticket availability.
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
News: Archaeology in Scotland, Egypt and Siberia
"Macabre mystery as archaeologists unearth headless woman and child wearing lavish gold-lined fur found buried in 2,500-year-old tomb" - story at the Mirror: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/macabre-mystery-archaeologists-unearth-headless-8916054
"Amateur archaeologist finds ‘phenomenal’ trove of rock engravings" - story at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/sep/17/rock-art-amateur-archaeologist-scotland
"Engraved Blocks May Be From Ramses II Temple" - story at Archaeology: http://www.archaeology.org/news/4869-160927-egypt-heliopolis-temple
"Amateur archaeologist finds ‘phenomenal’ trove of rock engravings" - story at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/sep/17/rock-art-amateur-archaeologist-scotland
"Engraved Blocks May Be From Ramses II Temple" - story at Archaeology: http://www.archaeology.org/news/4869-160927-egypt-heliopolis-temple
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Review: Keepers of the Light Oracle Cards
I love this set of oracle cards more and more as I use it. It is full of images of gods and goddesses, angels, spiritual teachers and enlightened beings, who Kyle Gray – the creator of the deck – calls Keepers of the Light. Whether you think of them as real entities or psychological archetypes, they are figures of history and mythology that we can call upon when we need help and guidance in our lives. Obviously you can use the Keepers of the Light oracle cards much like any divination deck. You can draw a single card or more for inspiration and messages about the past, present or the future - and it works very well. But I’ve found that it is much more useful than just for fortune telling or divination.
When I'm casting spells or performing seasonal rituals, I like to put images on my altar of the deities I am calling upon - but I don't always have a suitable one to hand. Or, at least, I didn't until I got this deck. Now I do. And the images are beautiful too.Each picture in the Keepers of Light deck was hand drawn by visionary artist Lily Moses - and she has really done a lovely job. I particularly like the goddesses I photographed at the top of this post. The deities and other spiritual beings are paired male and female, so those who like to call upon both a god and goddess can do so.
Publisher Hay House says: "The new Keepers of the Light oracle card deck from Kyle Gray draws together 44 Ascended Masters, spiritual deities and beings from many world traditions, and embraces spiritual teachings from ancient to modern times. The deck balances male and female energies, and includes traditional masters like Lord Buddha and Mother Mary, Earth-based deities like Gaia and Cernunnos, and modern favorites like Sanat Kumara, Lady Venus and Saint Germain."
Keepers of the Light Oracle Cards by Kyle Gray is officially published today, September 27, but I've been lucky enough to have had my copy for a couple of weeks and I have been using it almost every day for both divination and magical work.
The deck is published by Hay House and the RRP is £13.99, which is highly affordable.
Links and previous related posts:
http://www.hayhouse.co.uk/
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2015/01/review-angels-lead-new-series-of-basics.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2014/09/review-guardian-angel-tarot-cards.html
Get Creative at the Mind Body Soul Experience
The Mind Body Soul Experience has introduced a new area for 2016 – the Creative Studio. Across the three days of the show, you can come along to try your hand at a creative art.
At the Illustrate Your Mantra class with Mike Medaglia you can create a beautiful piece of art containing a quote or lyric that inspires you. Or you could produce a beautiful piece of jewellery with Angela Ang in her Introduction to Jewellery Making class.
You have the chance to make something with which to pamper yourself – a soap or bath bomb, or a beauty product such as a natural hairspray, body butter, body scrub, lip scrub or lip balm, in classes with Naz Midas.
Learn how to ask the universe for the things you want to achieve by attending the Future Dream Catcher class with Eco Ethno, or learn the art of glass engraving with Naz Midas.
I always enjoy the Mind Body Soul Experience, which runs every year in London, but this year I think I'll enjoy it even more because I love making things. Obviously candle making is my favourite craft, as it can be a part of candle magic, but I also love learning to make new things.The organisers of the show point out that this is a great opportunity to unleash your imagination and learn how spending time creatively can enhance your sense of wellbeing.
Spaces for workshops in the Creative Studio are limited, so visitors are advised to book online in advance at mbsevents.co.uk, where a full list of workshops can be found. Price of workshop includes
materials and use of equipment.
Opening times: Friday 11am - 6pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm
Online admission costs: Adults £10, Concessions £8
On the door: Adults: £12, Concessions £10
A Mind Body Soul Experience ticket will also gain you free access into the OM Yoga Show, which is
situated in an adjoining hall.
Details and bookings here: www.mbsevents.co.uk
Previous related posts
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/05/charity-shop-find-candlemaking-starter.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2015/10/a-wonderful-day-at-mind-body-soul.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2014/10/an-afternoon-at-mind-body-soul.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/01/craft-candle-magic-with-herbs-and-spices.html
Monday, 26 September 2016
Pagan Eye: A Haunted Bookshop in Lewes
I bet you aren't surprised to learn that a bookshop this old and spooky looking is supposedly haunted. It is one of the places I visited when I was in Sussex a week ago doing a series of ghost walks. The bookshop is in Western Road, on the corner of Keere Street.
The figure of an old man is sometimes seen pottering around inside just as he did when the building was his home, according to the book GhostHunter Walks in Sussex. Apparently customers have mistaken him for a member of staff and asked him questions, only for him to disappear before their eyes.
Sadly photography is not allowed inside the bookshop itself, which is just as rambling and full of character as the outside.
My Pagan Eye posts show photos that I find interesting - seasonal images, pagan sites, events, or just pretty pictures. If you want to send me a photo for a Pagan Eye post, please email it to badwitch1234@gmail.com Let me know what the photo shows and whether you want your name mentioned or not. For copyright reasons, the photo must be one you have taken yourself.
Links and previous related posts
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2013/10/pagan-eye-haunted-lane-in-historic-rye.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/08/pagan-eye-reflections-of-sky-ardingly.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/09/haunts-photographs-from-west-sussex.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/09/ghost-hunting-and-book-shopping-in.html
The photo on this page is by myself, Lucya Starza. If you reuse the picture you must credit my name and www.badwitch.co.uk
Saturday, 24 September 2016
Learn Candle Magic in Penge and Beckenham
There are two candle magic events taking place in Penge and Beckenham in the next fortnight. One of them is being run by myself at Penge Library and the other by Helen of Greyvisions at Venue 28, Beckenham Road.
Helen's class is the first. It is called Candle Magic Workshop With Mother Mary and it is being run as part of The Body and Soul Wellbeing Fayre at The Venue, 28 Beckenham Road, on Friday, September 30, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The cost to attend is £10. I should add that I do not know Helen personally and am not involved with the running of this event, but here are the details about it that I was sent:
Nurturer, protector, guide, and caring spirit; Mother Mary conveys each of these roles and energies upon us. By connecting to her graceful, loving essence, you can fill yourself with the same support and love. In this workshop you will create a candle spell to help bless an area of your life (love, work, family, home). Revel in her unequalled love and soak in the magic of her grace. Through the light of your candle, connect with the divinity and immense emotion of the Divine Mother’s energy.You can book for the Candle Magic Workshop With Mother Mary here.
In this workshop you are taught how to create a personal candle spell for yourself and everything you need will be provided including a 7-day burning glass candle jar.
A week later, on Friday 7 October, I am giving a coffee morning talk on candle magic at Penge Library, starting at 11am and lasting an hour.My talk is completely free, and even includes free tea or coffee and a biccie. It is being run as part of the library's regular coffee morning events. I will be explaining how to do easy candle spells and relaxing candle meditations as well as talking about my book, Pagan Portals - Candle Magic.
Although there is absolutely no charge for the coffee morning candle magic talk, you must book a place in advance. To do that, pop in to Penge Library at 46 Green Lane, London SE20 7JX or call 020 8313 4036.
Friday, 23 September 2016
News: Temples, Shrines, Witchcraft, Satanism, Magic
"Scots pagan loses battle to create shrine to forest god Herne" - story at the Scotsman: http://www.scotsman.com/regions/dumfries-borders/scots-pagan-loses-battle-to-create-shrine-to-forest-god-herne-1-4238042
"Satanic Temple finds home at site of former Massachusetts witch trials" - story at Malay Mail Online: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/satanic-temple-finds-home-at-site-of-former-massachusetts-witch-trials
"Oregon Town Concerned Astrology Class Could Lead to Baby Sacrifice" - story at Sputnik International: https://sputniknews.com/us/20160923/1045611744/oregon-town-astrology-satan.html
"Witches Allegedly Stole Penises and Kept Them as Pets in the Middle Ages" - story at Broadly: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/witches-allegedly-stole-penises-and-kept-them-as-pets-in-the-middle-ages
"Autumnal Equinox Doodle And Magic You Can Do For The Changing Season" - story at The Inquisitr: http://www.inquisitr.com/3533116/autumnal-equinox-doodle-and-magic-you-can-do-for-the-changing-season/
"Satanic Temple finds home at site of former Massachusetts witch trials" - story at Malay Mail Online: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/satanic-temple-finds-home-at-site-of-former-massachusetts-witch-trials
"Oregon Town Concerned Astrology Class Could Lead to Baby Sacrifice" - story at Sputnik International: https://sputniknews.com/us/20160923/1045611744/oregon-town-astrology-satan.html
"Witches Allegedly Stole Penises and Kept Them as Pets in the Middle Ages" - story at Broadly: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/witches-allegedly-stole-penises-and-kept-them-as-pets-in-the-middle-ages
"Autumnal Equinox Doodle And Magic You Can Do For The Changing Season" - story at The Inquisitr: http://www.inquisitr.com/3533116/autumnal-equinox-doodle-and-magic-you-can-do-for-the-changing-season/
Pagan Eye: My Two New Quartz Crystal Balls
Earlier this week, my hubby bought me these two crystal balls at The Litlington Crystal Store, in Sussex. He took me there to let me choose a wedding anniversary gift for him to buy me. I couldn't decide between the two quartz balls, so he bought me both. Aren't I lucky!
I'll be bringing both of them along to the afternoon workshop, Scrying by Candlelight, that I'm running at The Atlantis Bookshop on Saturday 22nd October. The workshop will teach the techniques of scrying using crystal and glass balls, dark mirrors, candles and water.
The workshop is a practical afternoon with lots of opportunity to develop your psychic senses to see the past, the future and the answers to questions in reflective surfaces, flames and smoke. If you are interested in coming along, the cost is £20 per person. To book a place, email atlantis@theatlantisbookshop.com, phone 020 7405 2120 or pop in to the shop at 49A Museum St, London WC1A 1LY. The shop is in between Tottenham Court Road and Holborn tube stations.
My Pagan Eye posts show photos that I find interesting - seasonal images, pagan sites, events, or just pretty pictures.
If you want to send me a photo for a Pagan Eye post, please email it to badwitch1234@gmail.com Let me know what the photo shows and whether you want your name mentioned or not. For copyright reasons, the photo must be one you have taken yourself.
The photo at the top was taken by myself, Lucya Starza. Please credit my name if you use the photo.
Links and previous related posts
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/09/shopping-at-litlington-crystal-store-in.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2016/09/talks-and-workshops-on-candle-magic-and.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2011/07/on-this-day-john-dees-birthday.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/08/pagan-eye-austin-osman-spares-scrying.html
https://www.facebook.com/litlingtoncrystals
Thursday, 22 September 2016
News: Equinox, Stonehenge, Occult Ban, Witch Hunts
"Hundreds of druids and pagans descend on Stonehenge to celebrate the Equinox" - story at the Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3801868/Hundreds-druids-pagans-descend-Stonehenge-celebrate-Equinox-marks-official-start-autumn.html
"Here's When A Full Moon On The Autumnal Equinox Is Happening Next" - story at Bustle: http://www.bustle.com/articles/185339-heres-when-a-full-moon-on-the-autumnal-equinox-is-happening-next
"Occult arts still illegal in Canyonville" - story at NRToday.com: http://www.nrtoday.com/news/local/south_county/canyonville/occult-arts-still-illegal-in-canyonville/article_c354bed9-9928-5604-90f8-f92db7bcb63d.html
"Parents Jailed for Attempting To Exorcise 15-Year-Old 'Witch'" Story at VICE: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/parents-jailed-for-attempting-to-exorcise-15-year-old-witch
"Woman, 79, is beaten up for being a 'witch'" - story at Independent Online: http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/woman-79-is-beaten-up-for-being-a-witch-2071433
"Here's When A Full Moon On The Autumnal Equinox Is Happening Next" - story at Bustle: http://www.bustle.com/articles/185339-heres-when-a-full-moon-on-the-autumnal-equinox-is-happening-next
"Occult arts still illegal in Canyonville" - story at NRToday.com: http://www.nrtoday.com/news/local/south_county/canyonville/occult-arts-still-illegal-in-canyonville/article_c354bed9-9928-5604-90f8-f92db7bcb63d.html
"Parents Jailed for Attempting To Exorcise 15-Year-Old 'Witch'" Story at VICE: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/parents-jailed-for-attempting-to-exorcise-15-year-old-witch
"Woman, 79, is beaten up for being a 'witch'" - story at Independent Online: http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/woman-79-is-beaten-up-for-being-a-witch-2071433
Autumn Equinox Pagan Events In and Near London
Here are events in London and other parts of the UK for the Autumn Equinox and the week ahead that could be of interest to pagans.
Now to 27 November, Sunken Cities - Egypt’s Lost Worlds. Major exhibition at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. Tickets £16.50. For more details visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/
Now - 20 November; The Asahi Shimbun Displays: Rock art power and symbolism in southern Africa. Exhibition in Room 3, British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. Free, just drop in. For more details visit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/
Thursday 22 September; Equinox Reiki Drum and Tree Meditation. Venue: The Cabin, Queen's Woods Cafe, 42 Muswell Hill Road, London. Time: 6.45pm-7.45pm. Cost: £11.21. Tickets and bookings: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equinox-reiki-drum-and-tree-meditation-tickets-27154763629
Friday 23 September; Food Yoga for Humans, Animals, Earth and Spirit. Talk by Andrew Tailor with London Woodland Witches Wiccans Ritual Magicians and Pagans. Venue: Tree House Yoga Studio, London, SW18 5BH. Time: 6pm. Cost: £15. You must reserve a place in advance. Details: http://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Outdoor-Pagans/
Friday 23 September; Enchantment - An Evening of Chant and Mantra with Stewart Pearce. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm-8.30pm. Cost: £14/£18. Advance booking advised. For details call: 020 7589 3292 or visit https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/
Saturday 24 September; Pagan Federation Harvest Moon Conference 2016 in Norwich. Venue: 47 St Giles, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2. Time: 10am-6pm. Tickets £10/£8. Details: http://www.harvestmoonconference.co.uk/
Saturday 24 September; Rite of Passage Ceremony - Into the Womanhood. Ceremony for mothers and daughters, women only. Organised through Behind The Veil - Shamanism. Venue: Organic Down to Earth Cafe, 240-242 High Street Kensington, London W8 6ND. Time: 11am. Tickets £50. Details: http://www.meetup.com/Behind-The-Veil-Shamanism/
Saturday 24 September; Hern's Tribe - Autumn Equinox 2016 Woodland Ritual. Meet at Coombe Lane tram stop, Croydon, at 4pm. Ritual lasts until 10pm. You must reserve a place in advance. Details and bookings: http://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Outdoor-Pagans/events/231094537/
Saturday 24 September; Tarot and the Autumn Equinox - 3 Secrets to a Synchronistic Life with Tiffany Crosara and the London College of Spirituality. Venue: Latvian House, 72 Queensborough Terrace, London, W2 3SH. Time: 5pm. £13. Details and reservations: http://www.meetup.com/londonspirituality/
Sunday 25 September; Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls one-day event in the City of London. Venue: The Light Centre, Moorgate, London. Tickets for the entire day are £100, but you can book for individual sessions. The lunchtime gallery viewing is free to attend. For more details, email: info@crystal-singing-bowls.co.uk
Sunday 25 September; Online Autumn Equinox Festival hosted by the Pagan Federation Disabilities Team. This is being run on Facebook, so you can access it wherever you have internet use. Time: 10am-7pm. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/561306420723090/
Sunday 25 September; Anderida Gorsedd Autumn Equinox open ritual at the Long Man of Wilmington, Sussex. Meet near the car park between 1.30pm and 2pm for a walk up to the chalk hill figure at 2pm. Afterwards back to the Giants Rest pub in Wilmington for a social drink together.
Sunday 25 September; September Kith of the Tree and Well Moot. Venue: The Horseshoe Inn, 26 Melior Street, London SE1. Time: 2pm. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/600808716758745/
Sunday 25 September; Celebrating World Rivers Day by the Thames, with London Woodland Witches and Outdoor Pagans. Exact location to be confirmed. Time 3.30pm. You must reserve a place in advance. Details and bookings: http://www.meetup.com/London-Woodland-Witches-Outdoor-Pagans/events/231094537/
Sunday 25 September; Open House Book Launch for Natural Born Shamans. Organised through Behind The Veil - Shamanism. Private venue in London, address on booking. Time: 4pm. Details: http://www.meetup.com/Behind-The-Veil-Shamanism/
Sunday 25 September; The Craft - Open air screening b: The Floating Cinema. Venue: Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QY. Time: 8.30pm. Free event. Details and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-craft-open-air-screening-tickets-27198090220?
Monday 26 September; Secrets of the Inner Smile. Talk by William Bloom organised by Alternatives. Venue: St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL, Doors open 6.30pm. Talk starts: 7pm. Book signings at the end. Tickets £8/£12 online. For more details and to book tickets: http://www.alternatives.org.uk/
Monday 26 September; Witches Gathering (was Croydon Children of Artemis Gathering). Usually meets on the last Monday of each month. Venue: downstairs in the cellar of the Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BS. Starting for 7.30pm. onwards. For any questions email coacentral@witchcraft.org or visit http://www.witchfest.net/
Tuesday 27 September; Shamanic Circle, elements - water. No experience necessary. Organised through Behind The Veil - Shamanism. Private venue in London, address on booking. Time: 7pm. Suggested donation £10-£25. Details: http://www.meetup.com/Behind-The-Veil-Shamanism/
Tuesday 27 September; Chertsey Moot. A social moot held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Golden Grove pub, Ruxbury Road, St Annes Hill, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9EN. All welcome. From 8pm to 11pm. For more details, email: sian_ap_pysgotwr@yahoo.co.uk
Wednesday 28 September; Using Astrology and the Elements for Magical Healing. Lecture by Debra Silverman. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm-8.30pm. Cost: £14/£18. Advance booking advised. For details call: 020 7589 3292 or visit https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/
Wednesday 28 September; Hertford Pagan Moot. Venue: White Horse Pub, 33 Castle Street, Hertford, Herts SG14 1HH (45 mins from central London). The pub does not have disabled access. This moot meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 8pm. contact via Facebook page Hertford Pagan Moot.
Thursday 29 September; The Death of Gregory Akerman. Comedy show hosted by the London Fortean Society. Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX. Tickets £4/£2. http://forteanlondon.blogspot.co.uk/
Thursday 29 September; Shakespeare’s Cymbeline – Finding a New Vision for Britain. A presentation by Annette Armstrong hosted by Earthstars Sacred Space. Public lecture. Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35, Park Road, London, NW1 6XT. Time: 7.30pm. Entrance: £12. https://www.facebook.com/Earthstars-Sacred-Space-104790729559515/
Thursday 29 September; The Death of Gregory Akerman. Comedy show hosted by the London Fortean Society. Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX. Tickets £4/£2. Time 7.45pm Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/608911159269067/
Friday 30 September; The Body and Soul Wellbeing Fayre. Psychic readings, holistic practitioners, therapists, organic body care products, natural products, lifestyle and nutritional advisers plus stalls selling items relating to mind, body and spirit. Venue: Venue28, 28 Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 4LS. Time: 6pm-10pm. Tickets £1.50 in advance, £3 on the door: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed2egh1k6ee554ab&llr=ocadipwab
Friday 30 September; Our Journey From Naivety To Wisdom. Lecture by Thomas Saunders, author of The Authentic Tarot – Discovering Your Inner Self. Venue: Rilko (Research Into Lost Knowledge). Public lecture. Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35, Park Road, London, NW1 6XT. Time: 6.45pm, lecture starts 7.15pm. Entrance: £8/£6. http://www.rilko.net/EZ/rilko/rilko/home.phpFriday 30 September; Voices From The Shadows. Talk by Clive Jackson on Crystals and Human Energy Centres, organised through the London Pagan Community Meetup Group. Venue: A public venue in Central London near an Underground station. Details will be e-mailed to those who sign up. Time: 7pm. Website: http://www.meetup.com/Londonpagancommunity/
Friday 30 September; Best of Both Worlds - An Evening of Spirit Communication with Gordon Smith. Venue: The College of Psychic Studies, 16 Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2EB. Time: 7pm-8.30pm. Cost: £20/£25. Advance booking advised. For details call: 020 7589 3292 or visit https://www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk/
Saturday 1 October; The 52nd Wiccan Rede Gathering, A social meeting to eat and drink with a short talk about Doreen Valiente and the Wiccan Rede. Venue: The Plough, 27 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A 1LH,. Time: 7pm. For details and to book a place visit: http://www.meetup.com/The-London-Wicca-Meetup-Group/
Saturday 1 October; Hendon Heathens Moot, Venue: Greyhound Pub, Church End, Hendon, London, NW4 4JT. Time: 6pm. Hendon Heathens meets at this pub the first Saturday of every month.
Sunday 2 October; Open New Moon Sabbat with the South London Wicca Meetup Group. Venue: A Private House near Clapham South tube station, London. Time: 2pm. You must be a member of the group to sign up to this event: http://www.meetup.com/South-London-Wicca-Meetup/
I try to ensure my listing is accurate, but I do not organise any of these events. Please check the details with the organiser before attending to avoid disappointment. If you know of an event that you want listed, please email the details to me at badwitch1234@gmail.com.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
News Stories about the Autumn Equinox
Autumn Equinox is tomorrow, Thursday 22 September, and here is a round-up of news stories about the changing season and the time when the day and night are once more in balance, and several ways to celebrate the equinox:
"When is the autumn equinox 2016? The days are about to start to getting shorter" - story at the Metro: http://metro.co.uk/2016/09/20/when-is-the-autumn-equinox-2016-the-days-are-about-to-start-to-getting-shorter-6140814/
"When is the Autumn Equinox 2016?" - story at The Herald: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/when-is-the-autumn-equinox-2016/story-29732243-detail/story.html
"Autumn equinox: When is it and what does it mean?" - story at International Business Times: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/autumn-equinox-when-it-what-does-it-mean-1582102
"How To Celebrate The Autumnal Equinox In 2016, Because Winter Is Most Definitely Coming" - story at Bustle: http://www.bustle.com/articles/184762-how-to-celebrate-the-autumnal-equinox-in-2016-because-winter-is-most-definitely-coming
Abundant Goddess and Yoga Retreats Barbados
Goddess Acumen has launched Abundant Goddess and Yoga Retreats in Barbados, seven-day escapes which incorporate meditation, Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) within a programme of daily workshops, activities and yoga classes to give women the space to re-connect with their inner goddess. Goddess Acumen is led by Dr Helen Johnson.
Dr Helen Johnson said: "The six goddess archetypes are Athena (career and your potential), Artemis (your wild side), Aphrodite (love and pampering), Hera (your power), Persephone (letting go) and Demeter (taking care of you). The archetypes are metaphors for how we live our lives but we may only be tapping into one source, like Athena with our focus on work, or struggling to tap into another, like Demeter, as we experience a loss or a significant life change."
Helen added: "Each day at the retreats is dedicated to a different goddess, utilising the luscious surroundings of Barbados."
In addition to daily yoga, participants will take part in activities such as surfing, exploring the island, and enjoy a visit to the Oistins for their legendary Friday fish fry. Accommodation during the retreat is at The Legend Garden Condos set on the shores of idyllic Mullins Beach on the island’s west coast, known as the platinum coast for its profusion of beautiful beaches.You can find out more details here: http://www.goddessacumen.com/
The package which include flights from the UK, most meals and accommodation costs £3,599pp or £3,249pp when booked by the 1st January 2017, payable in one, two or three instalments. The package also includes 3 months of coaching with Dr Helen Johnson.
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