Auteursarchieven: Morgana

Over Morgana

"Morgana is Anglo/Dutch and lives in the Netherlands. She is a practising Gardnerian HPS. Over the years, she has facilitated a variety of Wiccan groups. She is co-editor of the international and bilingual "Wiccan Rede" magazine, which was launched in 1980 and is coordinator of Silver Circle, a Wiccan network in the Netherlands. As International Coordinator for PFI she travels extensively giving talks and workshops about Wicca and Paganism."

TALES OF INDIA – Muziris, a spicy tale of temples and mysterious rituals – part 2

Without doubt the Bhagavathy Temple is one shrouded in mystery and well worth a visit. With Morgan’s book under your arm it becomes even more intriguing. Perhaps this really was the original site of the Temple to Augustus? Lees verder

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Review: The Square and the Circle

Wicca and Freemasonry – on the face of it nothing could be further apart. However, as we delve deeper, the level of influence of Freemasonry on Wicca becomes apparent. Lees verder

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The Witch Ball – and other short stories – by Doreen Valiente

A posthumously published exciting addition to the literature of Doreen Valiente. Lees verder

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TALES OF INDIA – Muziris, a spicy tale of temples and mysterious rituals – part 1

Morgana journeys towards the Malabar Coast and Fort Kochi in the state of Kerala. She visits the museum of the Muziris excavation and the Bhagavathy temple. Lees verder

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Seasonal Rituals and Folklore – The Burning of the Clavie, January 11 – Burghead, Scotland

Held on January 11 this annual New Years’ ritual is performed in the Scottish town of Burghead. It is part of the same festivities as “First footing”, all to do with welcoming the New Year in and bringing good luck. Lees verder

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Review: Isis: Goddess of Egypt & India

On India’s south-western or Malabar coast is situated an ancient Hindu temple which is these days devoted to the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Kali. Once the temple housed other gods. Lees verder

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Review: The Seven Names of Lamaštu

This is an exploration of the religions and mysteries of the cradle of civilisation, Mesopotamia. Her name arouses fear, but Jan Fries shows how this rebellious goddess is an essential expression of the divine. Lees verder

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Review: Getting Higher – the Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony

A manual for exploring the use of psychedelic substances in the contexts of spirituality, self-transformation and magic. And ways to achieve other states of consciousness without drugs. Lees verder

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Tales of India: from modern Silicon Cities … to ancient tribal villages

2017 was going to be the year that I wanted to try and go back to India. It would mark the 40th anniversary of my overland journey from Istanbul to Delhi. Arriving via the Khyber Pass, between Pakistan and India, … Lees verder

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Review: Pagan Planet

Nimue Brown has edited a large number of essays for this anthology from diverse practising Pagans presenting a wide view on the subject of Paganism and their relationship with the Earth. Lees verder

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