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Welcome to my website. For ease of navigation, I have included the full "Site Contents" with links to all pages at the bottom of each page. If you haven't been here before or are looking for something in particular, this would be a good place for you to start. I hope you enjoy this site but if you have any questions or quires, please contact me at the address below. By the way, I know some people do not like to listen to music while reading, and many find it intrusive to their concentration. Beware then, for I have a "tongue-in-cheek" quirk for adding music to some pages. The solution is easy however, if you don't like sound, turn off your speakers :-) Here's just some of the things you will find here: PersonalThese pages contain all my personal details and include: A brief biography with "Ben" my dog, my past friend and companion. Also my personal Photo Gallery (but this may take a little time to load, so enjoy the music).
Wicca/Witchcraft/PaganismThese pages contain information about
"Wicca", "Witchcraft" and Paganism. Religion down through the
ages has always caused controversy, no less so in this day and age. It was
my intention on these pages to write an exposé on the evils associated with
Wicca/Witchcraft, Paganism, Satanism and the Black Arts, but like many misinformed
people, I had a preconceived view of the subject. I had expected to be
writing about Ritual Sacrifices, Sexual Orgies and Evil Spells etc. How
wrong I was. I am now taking an active interest in "Wicca", "Witchcraft" and "Paganism", and while I don't necessarily consider myself a "Witch", I do practice some elements of the craft that I feel benefits my beliefs and personal circumstances. Take a look and experience some true facts about witchcraft as I strive learn about it myself. This was how I started some years ago. Now due to the amount off comments being made in my Guest Book, I thought it about time I set up a place were visitors to this website can go and discuss, ask questions, share opinions, seek further information or share their own experiences in a convivial and friendly atmosphere. Indeed it would also be a place were people can submit their own articles for inclusion in this website, though this will only be done with permission and with full credits remaining with the author. By doing so, I would hope to make my website a truly interactive one and expand its knowledge base to include all aspects of Wicca/Witchcraft/Paganism and Magick.
Email Witcheshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Email_Witches Email Witches is a pagan friendly email group attracting people from all walks of life, from all spectrums of society and from all around the world. Most are individuals seeking a personal practical religion that can be adapted to their own needs and criteria, and Wicca is a wonderfully diverse religion that meets these needs. Email Witches is set up as a place were those of same interest can meet, discuss, share and gain more information about their chosen paths. All visitors to this website are welcome, so why not join us today and make new friends? The members and moderators of Email Witches are proud to present the current issue of their public digital Newsletter: The Controversial Cauldron
Lammas - The First Harvest 2010Previous issues can be downloaded free from here: Litha 2008 / Lammas 2008 / Mabon 2008 / Samhain 2008 / Yule 2008 / Imbolc 2009 / Ostara 2009 / Beltane 2009 / Lammas 2009 / Mabon 2009 / Samhain 2009 / Yule 2009 / Imbolc 2010 / Ostara 2010 / Beltane 2010 / Litha 2010
Updates & Additions30th July 2010Greetings one and all, time for an up-date :-) As the wheel of the year continues to turn we now celebrate Lammas - The First Harvest. Here in the UK the Harvest Festival is one of the oldest agrarian celebrations to have survived since pagan times when each stage of the harvest was celebrated. The harvest season begins with Lammas, the first of three autumnal harvests when people came together to give thanks for nature’s bounty. Lammas was the main field crop harvest, usually consisting of wheat, barley, oats or rye. From this, grain to make bread and beer was produced, which provided the basic staple diet for most people. In today’s modern world with every convenience at our disposal, many people forget about their roots and the way their ancestors relied on the harvest for their very survival. As Pagans and Wiccans we acknowledge the hardships our ancestors endured, and as they did in their time, continue to celebrate and give thanks for nature’s bounty provided at Lammas. However, Lammas is not just a time for feasting, singing, dancing and
making merry; perhaps more importantly, it is a time when families and friends
get back together to re-establish their relationships and loyalties.
It is also a time to take stock of our lives, and reflect on what we have
gained and what we wish to plant for the coming year. The Lammas issue of "The Controversial Cauldron", our group newsletter 'above', has now been published and contains an excellent mix of articles associated with this Sabbat. This is quite a long read spanning some 35 pages, so you may wish to download and save a copy to your own computer for reading off-line. My grateful thanks to all members of my group - "Email Witches", who have contributed articles and photos to this issue, and once again far exceeding our expectations :-) Here's wishing you all a Happy Lammas :-) And FinallyMany thanks for stopping by. If you have enjoyed All for now have a nice day.
Best WishesGeorge Knowles (Man in Black)
re-set 07th January 2010
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