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Chaos Magic Group Work Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 by Randall
I have never come across a "Chaos Coven". I loosely define myself as a Chaos Magician, and I enjoy group work from time to time. What's a Chaote to do? While I can certainly perform Chaos inspired rituals and magic on my own, there are certain activities that just require a group. For example, it's pretty difficult to perform a multi-part chant in the round by yourself. So, what do I do? Personally I've chosen to join and work with more conventionally Pagan groups because that's what exists in my area. This doesn't conflict with my beliefs, and for the most part it doesn't seem to bother the people I work with. (The exception being idealogical disagreements.)
So, to my fellow Chaotes, are you willing to work with non-chaos groups, or do you choose to go it alone?
For non-chaotes, does the idea of a Chaos Magician in your circle bother you? Or do you find it acceptable?
English Celtic Pantheon? Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 by Randall
I saw another post about the Pantheon of Ireland which was very interesting indeed. And I thought how about The English Celtic gods? I only know a couple and have made journeys to see irish and welsh but I would love to find out about the English Celtic gods if anyone knows.
You Mean That's Not Normal? Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 by Randall
Some members with paranormal abilities have stated that they had assumed everyone had the same abilities until they realized that it wasn't the norm. Usually these are people who have had their abilities for as long as they can remember and basically grew up using them along with the standard five senses.
I would like to hear what experiences others may have had upon realizing that their paranormal abilities were not commonplace.
If you have a story to share I would love to hear it, if not perhaps you could answer some of the following questions:
What are your abilities and what made you first realize that you were different from the norm?
Was there one defining moment or was it a gradual realization? or maybe you always knew?
What was your reaction to the realization? Did you feel a need to hide your abilities, to keep your "differentness" to yourself or did you have a supportive environment where you were free to develop and explore your talents?
Future Meditation Garden Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 by Randall
I would like everyone's help. I'm working on plans for a future meditation garden. I have no idea when I will start work on it. The space I'm going to be working with will be about 50 feet by 70 feet. The help I would like, what would y'all suggest I put in my garden; trees, plants, flowers etc.
Mundane Uses of Magical Practices? Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 by Randall
I have been trying to think of a way to word this for a while. I think I finally found it. (See post title for what I am talking about.)
There are things that we use in magic, or in our religions, that can be used in our everyday activities, outside of spells, and worship. At least I think so. So my questions are:
1. What, if any, magical/religious practices do you use in everyday situations?
Personal Tenets Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 by Randall
I've been reading Isaac Bonewits' Essential Druidry and it got me thinking about what my tenets were.
1. Don't believe or do things unless you know why - and "because we've always done it" or "because X does it" is not a reason.
2. Beliefs are not set in stone - experiences or talking with other people may change them.
3. Other people's beliefs may be different from mine. This does not necessarily mean they're wrong.
4. Don't convert people.
5. Scholarship is the backbone of my practice. However, if the scholarship is not used, it is useless.
6. Paganism is not just something to be done at the weekends, it's part of my life.
7. If you don't know the answer, either go away and think about it and then come back to the person who asked the question and answer them or tell them you don't know.
Alternatives to the Usual Elemental Representations Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 by Randall
In many, if not most, of the books or info that I have read it gives the usual ideas for symbols for the elements (air, incense; fire,candle; etc.) I have used these representations for years now but have started to think of other things that could be used,
I came up with a few myself like instead of incense there could be a feather and for water it could be a shell but I wondered if anyone here has any unusual items they use and wouldn't mind sharing?
Gods and Time Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 by Randall
How do you think the Gods perceive time? Do they perceive it the way we do or do they perceive it differently? Do they exist within time as we know it or do they exist outside of it?
Pantheistic Practice? Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 by Randall
I'm having a hard time accepting practices that honor the Gods. I've been looking a little into pantheism, but the two main sites I've found seem heavy on theory and short on practice. I'm wondering what kinds of rituals and daily practices you do, and how you do them. If you'd like to give any specific examples, that would be very helpful.
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