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URI New Year Reception – January 20, 2018

United Religions Initiative (URI) Netherlands is an interfaith organization where people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse views meet each other. On this occasion the baton was handed over to a new chair and secretary. Lees verder

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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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Review: Witch. Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic

A witch is a woman in her power. She’s wise, a healer, and is aligned with the cycles of Mother Nature and the phases of the Moon. Lisa Lister helps women to remember, reconnect and reclaim the word ‘witch’ and its power. Lees verder

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Review: Holy Books and Eco Spirituality

Many religions prescribe eco-friendly conduct to their adherents. Is there a common thread among the Holy Books to a mandate regarding protection and preservation of Nature and its resources? 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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