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2022-10-23T13:48:17-08:00

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Review of For the Love of the Gods by Brandy Williams

Last updated on: October 23, 2022 at 1:48 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

Review of For the Love of the Gods: The History and Modern Practice of Theurgy by Brandy Williams Ms Brandy William’s For the Love of the Gods provides a rock solid foundation for crafting a personal theurgical practice. It is divided into two parts. The first part covers the origins of theurgy throughout the ancient world, where it was practiced by men and women of various ethnicities, and traces its evolution to modern times. A clever tool is to incorporate snippets of... Read more

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2022-09-28T11:03:07-08:00

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Review of The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism by John Opsopaus PhD

Last updated on: September 28, 2022 at 11:03 am By Tony Mierzwicki

Review of The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon by John Opsopaus PhD The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism discusses the life and work of George “Plethon” Gemistos (c. 1355–1452) who helped trigger the Renaissance by reawakening an interest in Platonism, infusing Platonic ideas into European philosophy, art, literature, and spirituality and, more generally, of the philosophy, values, and literature of the Pagan classical world. Plethon surreptitiously worshiped the ancient... Read more

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2022-08-17T09:27:46-08:00

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Should Witches and Pagans be Accorded Religious Freedom?

Last updated on: August 17, 2022 at 9:27 am By Tony Mierzwicki

On Saturday, July 16th 2022, the WitchsFest USA event held in Astor Place, New York City (NYC), was invaded by a group of evangelical Christians who clearly believed that their religion was the only one which should be followed. The organizer of Witch’s Fest, Ms Starr Ann RavenHawk, had obtained a permit for the event by renting the space from the city. NYC DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services) provides detailed instructions online on how to rent an event space.... Read more

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2022-07-22T16:37:02-08:00

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Review of The Empath’s Oracle by Raven Digitalis (Author), Konstantin Bax (Artist)

Last updated on: July 22, 2022 at 4:37 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

Mr Digitalis’ The Empath’s Oracle deck Is aimed at those who self-identify as both as an empath and as a spiritual person, and feel they need regular guidance and balance. The abstract style of the deck enables each reader to interpret the cards in a totally unique way. The deck is not meant to replace a tarot deck, but rather to complement it. The deck is absolutely gorgeous – a veritable feast for the eyes. Virtually every card is suitable... Read more

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2022-06-20T10:21:45-08:00

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Review of GaeaGenesis by Oberon Zell

Last updated on: June 20, 2022 at 10:21 am By Tony Mierzwicki

Review of GaeaGenesis: Conception and Birth of the Living Earth by Oberon Zell In GaeaGenesis, Oberon Zell proposes that the Earth is a living, sentient being, while the lifeforms that populate it are cells within a greater macro-organism. He first expressed this idea in 1971 and it has taken 51 years for it to evolve to its current form. Oberon Zell and Dr James Lovelock, a British independent scientist, environmentalist and futurist, came to very similar theories regarding the Earth and all its lifeforms in... Read more

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2022-06-06T21:24:52-08:00

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My First Ever Dodger Game at Dodger Stadium

Last updated on: June 6, 2022 at 9:24 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

On June 2nd, 2022, I saw my first Los Angeles Dodgers game at the world’s largest stadium, Dodger Stadium, where they played against the New York Mets. This was actually the first time I had seen any Major League Baseball (MLB) game in person. I have to confess that as a foreigner I had seen television footage of baseball games but had never understood their importance. I was puzzled by the devotion of the fans. I was taken to the game by... Read more

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2022-03-27T16:47:39-08:00

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Hellenic Religion Umbrella

Last updated on: March 27, 2022 at 4:47 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

The Hellenic Religion is centered on the veneration of Hellenic deities. Those striving for authenticity will embrace Hellenic Reconstructionism, while others will resonate with Hellenic Wicca, Greek Folk Magick, Channeling or Ceremonial Magick. Igniting the Greek Gods – from Pinterest Hellenic Reconstructionism Thoughts on practicing Hellenic Reconstructionism taken from Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism Today: The reason why familiarity with Greek mythology is very much part and parcel of our society and pop culture is because for hundreds of years classical education,... Read more

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2022-01-24T16:43:57-08:00

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Ancient Greek Love

Last updated on: January 24, 2022 at 4:43 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

For the ancient Greeks, there were different kinds of love to be found in relationships with a wide range of people— spouses, family, friends, strangers, and even themselves. Depending on the source you consult, the ancient Greeks had from five to eight words for love, while modern Greek provides us with another. As a matter of interest, the New Testament uses four of these words for love. I will start with the four which appear in the New Testament, then... Read more

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2022-01-21T17:31:41-08:00

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Review of The Ultimate Pagan Almanac 2022

Last updated on: January 21, 2022 at 5:31 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

Review of The Ultimate Pagan Almanac 2022: Northern Hemisphere by Jean-Louis DE BIASI and Patricia BOURIN. The Ultimate Pagan Almanac 2022 focuses primarily on a number of traditions, and their calendars – Druidic/Gaulish, Roman, Georgius Gemistus Pletho (of the Byzantine era), Athenian/Attic, and Egyptian. I am sure that it will also be of interest to those involved in eclectic workings. Regardless of which pantheon a pagan feels drawn to, and works with, it is intuitively obvious that certain times and... Read more

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2022-01-19T19:29:51-08:00

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Review of Esoteric Empathy by Raven Digitalis

Last updated on: January 19, 2022 at 7:29 pm By Tony Mierzwicki

Review of Esoteric Empathy: A Magickal & Metaphysical Guide to Emotional Sensitivity by Raven Digitalis Mr Digitalis’ Esoteric Empathy outlines his personal journey of development as empath. He cites numerous scholarly sources and uses checklists to enable readers to use his text like a workbook. There is much practical information contained therein, including strategies to avoid being overwhelmed at memorials and shrines, as well as grounding, centering and shielding. Mr Digitalis finishes with tips for dealing with clients. Throughout there are tips... Read more

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