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What if the Old Testament were Pagan?

What distinguishes the witness of the prophets and the apostles, so that it can have this significance for the existence of the congregation and its proclamation to the world? After all, they were men fallible as we are, children of their time as we are of ours, and their spiritual horizon was as limited as ours—in significant ways, even more limited than ours. Whoever enjoys that sort of thing can again and again demonstrate that their natural science, conception of the world, an

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Added by mahud on February 18, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Walking the Cosmic Beast (Altar Symbolism 2)

The tail devouring serpent, known as the Ouroboros, is unarguably a cyclic symbol. In Norse mythology it is the sea-dwelling Midgard Serpent (Jormungand) that surrounds the world (Voluspa 50; Gylfaginning 34, 48; Skaldskaparmal 4; Hymiskvida 22; Husdrapa 4), making it a symbol of the cosmos, or like the Greek god Oceanos, the ocean deity that encircles the world [according to Homer Oceanos and Tethys gave life to all the gods], functions as a boundary dividing the creative cosmos from the chaoti… Continue

Added by mahud on February 4, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Ker and Sidur (Audio Version)

Long ago a great ram-headed serpent began to devour the hunters of a tribe. The great shaman-hunter Ker was brought before the chief of the people, who asked him why such terrible misfortune had befallen the people...

Ker and Sidur (A Myth of the Nehar-Shanar) origi

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Added by mahud on January 29, 2009 at 6:43am — No Comments

“Julian H. Cope you’re a real dead loss”

Julian H. Cope

Album: Jehovahkill

Soul Desert

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Added by mahud on January 29, 2009 at 6:35am — No Comments

9rules and Tarot

After a long wait since submitting my blog back in November 2008, a week and a half ago I discovered I made it into 9rules! I'm part of the Religious Community. All the other religious bloggers are currently Christian. Here's my profile page.

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About 9rules

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Added by mahud on January 27, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Experiencing the Primal Power

A Mythology is like a series of sign posts, that direct us through this cosmic mystery, which is also the mystery of our own existence. Mythology is a product of the sub-conscious, which in turn, is the product of the underlying cause of all things, and so creation myths and end of the world myths, are directly linked with our own existence and mortality.

Cernunnos' Path: A New Mythology

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Added by mahud on January 23, 2009 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

John David Ebert Lecture on Joseph Campbell Part 1-3 (YouTube)

Prompting some discussion… 1. Anyone been influenced by the works of Joseph Campbell (or not)? 2. What impact has JC had on modern Paganism, if any? 3. Anything you particularly disagree about his theories? The complete post can be found at Cernunnos' Path: John David Ebert Lecture on Joseph Campbell Part 1-3 (YouTube) Continue

Added by mahud on January 15, 2009 at 1:06pm — 2 Comments

Secularization, Spiritual Subjugation and Atheism

In my previous post On the Threshold Between One Life Path and Another, I said that, “I’m a big believer that everyone whether they are secular or spiritually inclined are, in the larger scheme of things, on the right path towards whatever it is that their life is ultimately about.” By this, I am not asserting that secularization is a good thing. Especially in our modern world culture that attempts to negate the sacred aspect of reality. We have been force-fed a world view that subjugates us and… Continue

Added by mahud on January 10, 2009 at 9:42am — 2 Comments

On the Threshold Between One Life Path and Another

I was sad to learn via The Wild Hunt: Outgrowing Paganism? that the excellent Deo’s Shadow will no longer be podcasting. It’s been pretty obvious for some time that it was over. Now it is official :( I’m a big believer that everyone whether they are secular or spiritually inclined are, in the larger scheme of things, on the right path towards whatever it is that their life is ultimately about. So, Mandy and Deo (and others) “outgrowing Paganism,” to my mind, is a good thing. If your current fai… Continue

Added by mahud on January 7, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

Why Cernunnos?

Some time ago I was considering following a pantheon (either Irish-Celtic or Nordic, as I’m English-Irish). I inquired about this using Tarot, asking, “Should I become familiar with the Celtic or Norse divinities?” On reflection it was a dumb question, as it is my experience that Tarot (my prime method of communication with the divine) doesn’t answer those kind of queries. Really life choices are for us as individuals to decide, while divinity simply indicates the kind of transformation we need… Continue

Added by mahud on January 5, 2009 at 2:51am — No Comments

Altar Symbolism (1): Death and Rebirth and the Lunar Round

My Pagan-Mythic Path is greatly influenced by the mystery of the lunar cycle, focusing mainly upon the waning and waxing crescents, that I term the ‘lunar double-door.’ It is within the lunar double-door that the opposites of manifest cosmic reality become one (more on that aspect of my mythos later). My mythos is greatly influenced by the symbolism of Mystery Religions (commonly referred to as ‘cults,’ because they were not state religions). I focus mainly upon the lunar aspect of the dying an… Continue

Added by mahud on January 4, 2009 at 6:02pm — No Comments

The Vita Merlini ‘Life of Merlin’ (the Antlered God and the Lord of Animals)

After encountering this reference to Vita Merlini, as told by Geoffrey of Monmouth, I decided to check it out. I was especially intrigued by the references that Merlin donned antler horns and that the myth also contained references to the Major Arcana, at least according to R. J. Stewart... Continue

Added by mahud on January 4, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Happy New Year! (The Incense Path)

This is Cernunnos’ Path. It is also the Fool’s Journey of the 22 cards that make up the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Cernunnos is the first person (and aspect of self) that the fool encounters in the guise of The Magician. The one who views the cosmos in its totality (the four mythic elements upon the magician’s table, represented by cups, wands, pentacles and swords) and can weave this complete knowledge into our lives, teaching us how to weave the magic ourselves. The beginning of this journey i… Continue

Added by mahud on January 4, 2009 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Magick By Nature Magazine is being Launched in October

Sorry haven't been around much I have been so busy getting this Magazine published I have 78 stands that will carry it...as well as subscriptions to get together...Its been a labor of love but Woo Hoo!!! its so exciting. If anyone would like to add to this unique magazine we are taking submissions for next quarter as well as advertisers the cost for advertising is on average only $35.00...Enough Plugging sorry it has just become such a huge part of our lives and we are so proud. Many Blessings Continue

Added by magickbynature on September 21, 2008 at 9:06am — No Comments

injustices

I have long since known that this world is filled with these injustices. However, I was so utterly naive as to the extent of these injustices; and this troubles me so. Somehow, I got caught up in an idea that this world was getting better and most people were attempting to right the wrongs of the past. This, I found it surprisingly untrue! Especially, our government, if you live in the US. Several Over the past few weeks, I have been troubled in regards with the injustices of this world. yea… Continue

Added by Lady Shaman on September 10, 2008 at 6:11pm — No Comments

I'm still here

I haven't been on in awhile. I hope to check in a whole lot more. It's been so busy. Now that the grandkids come over all of the time I have to adjust alittle. Brightest Blesings. Wolfwoman

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Added by Tamara Wise on August 6, 2008 at 7:34pm — 1 Comment

Been Busy...

Been out backpacking in Northern Michigan, got handfasted to my beautiful other, and having lots of fun.. Here is picture of my trip..

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Added by Kevin on August 6, 2008 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Why do People just up & and quit their jobs without any consideration for their co-workers?

I was just wondering as we are having an extremely difficult time keeping help in the Boulder Safeway Bakery in which I work. I wish more people had a decent work ethic! Continue

Added by Rosemary RedWolf on June 13, 2008 at 4:17pm — 1 Comment

Project Child Smiles

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They got a small goal of 1000.00 to make this month and Mystic Age Radio is going to help them get it today.

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Added by MysticAgeRadio on April 5, 2008 at 3:54pm — No Comments

Last Chance

Tonight will be you last chance to save a Sprite from Troll's Crock Pot. 3 question give 3 Question Answered. Listen for the March Maddness question and sent your answer to contest@mysticageradio.com and be pla… Continue

Added by MysticAgeRadio on April 2, 2008 at 11:41am — No Comments