Witchfest Online : Prof. Ronald Hutton - Discovering the Goddess Witchfest 2020-06-27 | The Goddess is a central pillar of almost all forms of modern paganism and heathenry, an image that appears both relevant to the modern world and having origins in the distant past. How much of the modern perception of the Goddess really reaches back into history? Where did our Goddess really come from?Prof. Ronald Hutton is a leading authority on history of the British Isles in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, on ancient and medieval paganism and magic, and on the global context of witchcraft beliefs. Also the leading historian of the ritual year in Britain and of modern paganism.
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Witchcraft & Wicca Magazine Issue 38 is ready https://witchcraft.org/witchcraft-wicca/ Witchfest 2023-07-31 | ...
Witchfest International is returning on the 18th of November 2023! Witchfest 2023-06-19 | Your favourite event, Witchfest International is back with a bang!!!! We are returning to Fairfield Halls on the 18th of November!!! We have so many fun plans for this year and we cannot way to see you all there! Grab your tickets while they are available!You will see some of your favourite speakers returning like Prof. Ronald Hutton, Rachel Patterson, Pete Jennings and more, as well as some new voices.The music lineup is going to be amazing!! With headliners Damh the Bard and Inkubus Sukkubus, we will have Green Diesel who rocked the Cheese and Grain back in March, 23 Enigma, an old Witchfest favourite band, is reuniting and back on stage with us, and so much more!So, what are you waiting for? You know where to go! Tell all your friends!!! witchfest.net/events/witchfest-international
Here are the month editor picks for Veiled Market! #witchcraft #smallbusiness #onlineshopping Witchfest 2023-05-05 | Get shopping the Veiled Market Featured Products right here veiledmarket.com/featured-products
Some of the confirmed and speakers for Witchfest Midlands this year!! #witchcraft #witchfest Witchfest 2023-05-01 | Some of the amazing speakers and confirmed talks at Witchfest Midlands this year on the 27th of May at Staff University in Stoke on Trent!For more information and tickets just visit the website at witchfest.net/events/witchfest-midlands
Mhara Starling will be at Witchfest Midlands!!! Witchfest 2023-04-27 | We could tell you that @mharastarling2730 will be at Witchfest Midlands this year delivering an amazing talk, but she does it so well herself!!! See you there!witchfest.net/events/witchfest-midlands
Pete Jennings will be at Witchfest Midlands! Witchfest 2023-04-26 | We can't wait to have the wonderful Pete at Midlands this year.RAGNAROK: THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODSWhat is it really, and has it happened yet? Does anyone get out of here alive? Who does what, and what does it all mean? Pete Jennings suggests some answers.The rush on last minute tickets has begun, so if I were you, I wouldn't hang about.eventbrite.co.uk/e/witchfest-midlands-2023-tickets-426736389027
Our Witch Bottles are finally available to order!! #witchcraft Witchfest 2023-04-16 | The bottles are available to order from our shop at witchshop.org/#!/Witch-Bottles/c/148740914
Witchcraft and Wicca Magazine Issue 37 is now available! Witchfest 2022-11-11 | The new issue of Witchcraft and Wicca Magazine is digital and free to read! Enjoy: witchcraft.org/witchcraft-wicca
Digital Programme for Witchfest Market Feltham is released! Witchfest 2022-11-10 | Hope to see you at Witchfest Market on the 19th! witchfest.net/events/witchfest-market-feltham
Witchfest Online - Steffy Von Scot - An Introduction to Sumerian Paganism Witchfest 2022-04-25 | Join us for a journey back in time to the Ancient Near East, to the birthplace of the first Gods, the first Cities, the first Temples. Where mighty Ziggurats reached up to the Heavens. Discover Enki's Temple In Eridu, built over 2,500 years before the first Pyramids of Egypt, and meet the Goddess Inanna, Queen of love, passion and warfare.Steffy Von Scott is the current Scottish Pagan Federation Presiding Officer, Scottish Pagan Conference Lead Organiser, Scottish Goddess Conference Co-organiser. Founder of the Council of Near Eastern Pagan Religions, Founder of the Temple of Inanna, Ensi of Temple of Sumer, Mesopotamian Reconstructionist, teacher, celebrant, writer, activist, and researcher.
Witchfest Online - Mary Rands - How do you Honour your Gods Witchfest 2021-11-06 | Do you only honour your gods at major festivals, what about the rest of the time? Talking to them on a day to day basis, means you build a real relationship. If you do they are far more likely to listen to you when you need them, the more you put in the more you can get back.
The Veiled Market Official Launch Witchfest 2021-05-28 | It is time to reveal one of the projects that Children of Artemis has been working on this past year! Welcome to the Veiled Market, a new selling platform aimed at the pagan/alternative community.Come and have a look and start shopping now! veiledmarket.com
Witchfest Online - Christina Oakley-Harrington - Is a Wiccan Coven Initiation Right for You Witchfest 2021-04-17 | While Solitary Wicca has grown to become the most popular form of Wicca, interest in Coven Initiation is at an all-time high. Some find solitary practice is not right for them, is Coven Initiation for you?Useful information:Read Traditional Wicca: A Seeker’s Guideby Thorn Mooney- what Gardnerian-Alexandrian Wicca traditions are like- what the coven experience is like- important warning signs a coven is not safeJoin Facebook GroupsVouched-for groups in UK, US and rest of world here:- Gardnerian Wicca Seekers and Initiatesfacebook.com/groups/gardnerianseekers- Alexandrian Wicca Seekers and Initiatesfacebook.com/groups/278933458939644- Children of Artemis - UK Witchcraft/Wicca/Paganismfacebook.com/groups/childrenofartemisYour Local Gardnerian or Alexandrian Coven:Check It’s Ethically SoundYou can ask any of these - even anonymously:- ‘Gardnerian Wicca Seekers and Initiates’ Facebook Group- ‘Alexandrian Wicca Seekers and Initiates’ Facebook Group- ‘Children of Artemis’ Facebook Group- Cathbodva & Merlyn at Children of Artemis(coacentral@witchcraft.org)- Christina at Treadwell’s (info@treadwells-london.com)- you can also ask around your local pagan community
Witchfest Online - Tam Campbell - Inclusive Open Rituals Witchfest 2021-02-27 | An alternative to the Golden Dawn system for running open public rituals attended by both pagans and non-pagans. Making your rituals more inclusive for non-pagan friends and relatives.
Witchfest Online - Sorita DEste - Hekate, Artemis and Diana Witchfest 2020-11-21 | The names of these three goddesses have reverberated throughout history as being closely associated with the mysteries birth, magic and nature. In this talk Sorita shares some of her research into the mysteries of the Goddess Hekate, often thought of as being the Witch Goddess, and looks at the connections Hekate has with the Roman Diana and the Ephesian Artemis. These goddesses share significant symbols in common and were frequently thought of as being connected or the same in history - and yet have their own unique depictions and qualities too.If you want to have a look at some of books mentioned in the video hop to the Avalonia website: avaloniabooks.com/goddesses-gods
Witchfest Online - Geoff Miles - Heathenry and the Runes Witchfest 2020-11-07 | The historical path of modern Heathenry from the times of ultra racism up to now, with groups becoming more and more inclusive. The folkish and racist groups are still out there. So we are striving to educate new members to Heathenry, about these subversive forms of groups before they get ensnared by them.Geoff is an ordained Heathen Gothi committed to helping to create a more inclusive path for others to follow. A co-founder of the Kith of the Tree and Well, & founding member of the largest British Asatru group Asatru UK, which has a large Internet and real-life following
Witchfest Online Special - Samhain Ritual Witchfest 2020-10-31 | Samhain Ritual brought to you by courtesy of Rachel Patterson and the Kitchen Witch Coven of Natural Witchery!You can find the full script for the ritual if you wish to follow it or reproduce it later: kitchenwitchhearth.net/post/samhain-ritual-by-joshua-petchey-nessWe wish you all a blessed Samhain!
Witchfest Online - Lyn Baylis - Pagan Priesthood Witchfest 2020-10-24 | Lyn believes we need a Pagan Priesthood. Priests (and Priestesses) who will be visible representatives for our community. Trained professionals who are easily accessible to all who need them. No place for ego in a Pagan Priesthood, who must be able to offer their spiritual or practical services non-judgmentally to any and all pagans. Lyn Baylis has been a Priestess for 40 years. The UK Coordinator for LifeRites and Senior teacher on the LifeRites Foundation Course. She is an author, a Multifaith Minister; Hospital and Hospice Chaplain, End of Life Transition Guide, and A Natural Death Educator.Find out more at: facebook.com/Pagan-Seminary-113082360458292http://www.paganseminary.org
Witchfest Online - Diane Narraway - Howling at the Moon Witchfest 2020-09-26 | A look at the wolf in myth, magick , fact and fiction; the crimes and the passion.If you want to have a look at Dianes publisher, then just follow the link: veneficiapublishing.com
Witchfest Online - Kevin Groves - Songs of the Harpers Witchfest 2020-09-12 | Kevin Groves presents a number of love poems from the collection of ancient Egyptian papyrus commonly called the Songs Of The Harpers.Want to know more about Kevin have a look at: kiyaheike.me.uk
Witchfest Online - PeteJennings - Pathworking and Creative Visualisation Witchfest 2020-08-29 | A talk by the first author to publish a book in the subject in the UK. He explains what it is and can include. He also covers some surprising ways it can be used and why they can be beneficial, with many helpful examples, including an actual pathworking you can participate in to experience it yourself. Talk was recorded at a physical event before Covid-19.Want to have a look at Petes published work? Just follow the link http://www.gippeswic.org/books.html
Witchfest Online - Moira Hodgkinson - Cone of Power, Energy and Working in a Circle Witchfest 2020-08-08 | Moira Hodgkinson will help us how to sense, direct and use energy for magical purposes, with practical tips for group and solitary rituals.Moira Hodgkinson has been a practicing witch for thirty years, developing her spiritual and magical path through both solitary and group work, building up the techniques and practices she now teaches in the heart of Sherwood Forest. She is a regular speaker at Witchfest and other events and workshops across the country. Moira is the author of several practical witchcraft books and also writes contemporary novels with a pagan theme.You can have a look at her books here: amazon.co.uk/Moira-Hodgkinson/e/B084ZY12XJ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1596208021&sr=8-1
Witchfest Online - Paul Mitchell Performance Witchfest 2020-07-25 | In no particular order Paul will be playing: Boozin'; Administrator’s Song; Pagan 4 Hire; Orr Hamlet; Standing on One Leg; Clarion Call; Drinking TimesPretty much a live recording, with a couple of edits here and there, but pretty much a true Paul Mitchell performance. He hopes to be able to “see” you all soon until then online platforms like this will carry on allowing him to connect with you all!To show Paul some love and support in these difficult times: buymeacoffee.com/sB9EXcD And you can also follow his exploits by liking his Facebook page: facebook.com/theragingpaganAnd you can find his website at: http://ragingpagan.yolasite.comAnd his music at: ragingpagan.bandcamp.com
Witchfest Online - Lesley-Anne Brewster - Dreams Witchfest 2020-07-11 | Dreams may fascinate or frighten but they also can inform us. A brief look at what people in the past understood of the content and function of dreams, and a few suggestions on how we can start to work with ours.Lesley-Anne has worked in community development/community health/education until increasing disability obliged her to retire. She has been a Scottish - Clark Line - Gardnerian High Priestess for 40+ years, and has a particular interest in self-work.
Witchfest Online: Ashley Mortimer - Witchcraft and the Wica plus Special Performance Witchfest 2020-06-13 | Ashley Mortimer takes a look at how modern pagan witchcraft rose from underground cult to worldwide religion in just a few decades and tries to describe what the Craft actually is (and isn’t) showing how ancient, ecstatic pagan practices hang on the framework of modern Western occultism.
Witchfest Online - Jonathan Argento - Sigil Magic Witchfest 2020-05-30 | Sigils are as old as humanity and a remarkably straightforward magical technique. This short talk demonstrates the creation, charging and releasing of a variety of different ‘short-term-sigils’ to assist everyday activities and for making practical changes. It is suitable for those with little or no artistic skill, anyone can achieve results, all you need is a little imagination!Want to know more about Jonathan? Have a look at his website: jonathanargento.com
Witchfest Online - Raegan Shanti: Moving Meditation Witchfest 2020-05-16 | A quick guide to basic movement meditation. Raegan Shanti goes through one of her key exercises to getting started in a movement meditation practise.Raegan Shanti is an eclectic Pagan witch, specialising in the use of dance and movement for magical purposes and the intersection of Hinduism and Western Paganism. She is a contributor and workshop leader for CoA and Pagan Pride Anglia, and she’s also due to be published by Moon Books and the Wolfenhowle Press.You can find more about her at http://raeganshanti.weebly.comAnd she is also a dance teacher, for both grown ups and children so if you want to exercise a bit more or have bored children at home have a look at vymydance.co.ukLoved her contribution? Consider supporting her patreon.com/nishanti
Witchfest Online: Kevin Groves -Kemetic Storytelling Witchfest 2020-05-02 | Join Kevin for a short story from Ancient Egypt, of when Ra was filled with wrath! Featuring Ra, Sekhmet and Thoth.Kevin Groves is a Kemetic and Chaos Magic practitioner from Kent, who from a young age began to, and still works, almost exclusively with the Egyptian goddess Selket within a Kemetic and Chaos Magic framework as magician, healer and mentor. A contributor to Children Of Artemis events and many local pagan projects and groups, his first book 'A Path Laid Bare' is available from The Wolfenhowle Press, with his ‘House Of Kiya’ series of booklets on various magical subjects and a new series on Kemetic practice available 2021. Also founder of kemetictemple.uk , a home for UK Kemetic folk and houseofkiya.co.uk
Witchfest Online - Lucya Starza - Poppets and Magical Dolls Witchfest 2020-04-25 | Poppets and Magical Dolls, will be talking about the history and magical uses of effigies, dolls and poppets. This is an old and traditional form of witchcraft, which often has a reputation of being used for curses. However, poppets can be made for all types of magic, and have traditionally been used for healing and help as well as for harm. Lucya blogs at www.badwitch.co.uk. Her other books include Pagan Portals - Candle Magic and the forthcoming Pagan Portals - Guided Visualisations both published by Moon Books.
Witchfest Online - Rachel Patterson: Magical Herbs and Food Witchfest 2020-04-11 | Rachel’s video for Witchfest Online focuses on the magic of herbs, plants and food within spell working. How to make the most out of everyday kitchen cupboard items, some of which may surprise you!Rachel is a Witch and author with 17 books on Witchcraft published and another two due out this year. She regularly gives talks at pagan events. Rachel also writes blogs for Patheos Pagan and Witches & Pagans along with regular columns for magazines such as Fate & Fortune and Pagan Dawn. She is High Priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and Elder at the Kitchen Witch online School of Witchcraft. Her Craft is a combination of old religion witchcraft, Wicca, wild witchcraft and folk magic, her heart is that of a Kitchen Witch.Want to know more about Rachel Patterson? Here is her website rachelpatterson.co.ukAnd if you are interested in her online school have a look at: kitchenwitchhearth.net
Pagans Should Leave no Trace Witchfest 2019-05-05 | Talk delivered for the Pagan Federation Disabilities Green Online Festival.Merlyn talks us through how we can be polluting our environment without noticing and also gives ideas on how we can be more conscious of our footprints in the surrounding environment.
