Pagan Corner

[hurtme]

lol, I hate to continue a stereotype, but if you want to see how lack of sexual expession and religion are related, look what happens to all those perfectly nice catholic schoolgirls...


My thing is, I don't care whether someone calls me pagan, or wiccan, or a devil worshipping baby eater...because they are just words, and if I had a fit everytime someone stereotyped me, well, I'd never be able to do ANYTHING cause I would be spending all my time to try to explain myself to people, who, for the most part, don't accost you becuase they want to know what you are, but they want to tell you what they think you are, and at most, are expecting you to sum up your whole raison d'etre in 30 seconds or less, not that it will change their opinion anyway, but they figure that if you look like that/talk like that/have those opinions and or beliefs, you should be able to do this as a matter of course. However, If someone appears genuainely interested, I am happy to make clear the diffrence to them.
I don't find Wicca *all* that much more structured then paganism...then again, I don't follow the trad path, as I have said...I kind of have a thing for spontaneous rituals, and although some people seem to have a knack for it, I have never really gotten the pattern down for those verrrry long rituals that are so...intricate...I always feel awkward, like it is not something that helps my body work with spirit...

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

For beautiful Image

(Written for a Mabon ritual a few years back)

It is the Wheel written Sept. 12, 2001

summer turns to fall
green leaves to red and orange
the stars change position
on their quarterly round
the only thing that is constant
is change
It is the wheel
that guides you through life
the seasons that encompass us all
the love of the Great Spirit
that makes sure the world
continues it's movement
It is the wheel of Karma
of destiny
of the path
that leads to greater things
and teaches us that the
only constant we can depend on
is the love of our Creatrix
ourselves
and change

Now i know tis almost Yule, but for some odd reason, I wanted to share this particular piece with you , Image...so I am.

Be well everyone

kisses
pet

 

[Image]

Oh Pet, that is beautiful...

And not so odd. Recently I have been turning over in my head a piece of writing. It has to do with a couple who have fallen in love with each other in the course of the year just gone by, the wheel of the year and how they have grown with it... Beginning by being born together this lifetime, growing innocently together, blossoming passionately, being comfortable in the Autumn of their lives and then fading out... the bittersweetness of it.

Thank you... I will draw on it for inspiration

 

[Luna_Wolf72]

Oh Pet, that is beautiful...

Thank you... I will draw on it for inspiration

Good at least there was some meaning behind my impulse. I am glad you liked it beautiful one. Be well

 

[Image]

Pet, I just read one of your stories and the poem Never Land... I had no idea you were such a talented writer. I enjoyed both and have to say I'm a little (OK, a lot ) turned on. The story was the one between the Mistress and sub... I have some unrealized fantasies in that direction *breathing just a bit harder*

My sweet you can write for me anytime

 

[hurtme]

I was doing some internet research, and I happened upon severla interesting sights that were good for a laugh if nothing else...basically they are Wiccan/Pagan versions of christmas carols
One of the most comprehensive is this one....

http://members.tripod.com/~Willow_Firesong/Frames/yuleHist.html

 

[Image]

A handfasting...

Strange at this time of the year... but it works for my friends!

We froze our asses off... actually my ass was pretty much covered, but my toes may need to amputated in the morning

These two people have finally overcome all the crap that society has tried to tie them down with... and the evening was the most joyful one I've attended!

I called the North Quarter... (boos and hisses all around ) But ya' know? Without the North and the cold and all that goes with it, we would not have the warmth of the early summer...


Soon my children, soon...

If I can figure it out, I'll post some pictures

 

[Belilica]

I had no idea there were so many of us on the boards... Merry meet!

 

[Image]

Well met Bel... we've crossed paths before on another pagan thread a couple of years ago. Stick around here, you have a lot to share with us

 

[curious2c]

The wind died off...the fire glowed warmly. My incense wafted sliently through the trees. Stirring in the woods...wolves? No fear, just acceptance. My ritual word for word smooth and seamless. My meditation went by faster than I realized...no watch with me...over two hours start to stop. Seemed like minutes only.

Yes, my Goddess and God were close and speaking to me last night. Alone I stood and alone I meditated. But was I really alone?

 

[Rhys]

bright blessing to you all

 

[Sashan_Rock]

mm bell

 

[hurtme]

Hope everyone had an amazing Yule. This time of year always depresses me a little, everyone is too poor to afford presents, especially me, and I enjoy giving them very much, even if it is superficial...anyway, as Yule eve was drawing neigh, I was so worried about money etc...that I was in the depths of a depression, I didn't even feel up to celebrating the sabbat. Wen I had a dream, and in this dream I recieved a visit from Silver, a most beloved pet who was innately magicakal...he jumped from moving cars going 55 down the highway, and lived to find his way back home, he once ran out the door of a vets office about half and hour away from my home (as a child), we thought he was lost, there was after all, miles and miles of trees, not to mention a highway frequented by truckers...but he showed up on our porch a month later...he was a miricle cat...and I adored him, we had him since he was a kitten, and he passed this past summer at the age of 18. I took it rough, since i adored him, and he had always been there. Anyway, when I drempt he was in my arms, I knew it was more than just a dream, he was real, right there...and I felt such comfort in it. I miss him so much, I still can hardly talk abou tit without crying. Hopefully you all won't think I am too corny for words...

 

[J.B.]

I posted a thread, but Merry Yule and Brightest Blessings to all!

 

[hurtme]

I have been pretty scarce on time for checking out the new threads, I thought this one seemed awful quiet for a holiday...

 

[Image]

Hurtme...

Silver was a beautiful and remarkable creature that shared your life for eighteen years.... I know you are grateful for that

Animals come into our lives, just as humans do, to contribute to our growth as spiritual beings....

I know mine have... even with all their weird (and sometimes disgusting) quirks.

Glad you're doin' OK

 

[hurtme]

thanks...after posting that however, I was thinking that I may come off as the crazy cat lady...I suppose it is to be expected though, especially with Bast as my "patron" goddess...I just aspire to be the crazy witch lady at the end of the street with the old house and all the cats...

 

[curious2c]

Have had lots of pets in my lifetime. Always hurts to see them go...but then they are on the next step of their journey...how I have looked at it anyway. I know that they are happy where they are and perhaps I even get to see them again.

 

[Image]

So... who believes animals truly have souls? I cannot believe that anyone wouldn't...


But guess what ? Christianity (at least fundamentalists) don't believe that... WTF!!!

 

[curious2c]

Probably why I had problems early on with a certain minister at my mom and dad's church. He said that animals didnt' have their own personalities so they couldn't have souls...I disagreed. Caused quite a ruckus...my mom and dad sided with me on that one. (Of course we raised many animals, cows, pigs, horses, chickens...farmers dont' cha know. ) Dad always said that each animal has their own way and own personality. They do too. Very much so. All I know is that each animal I ever have had contact with has always shown me a distinct and definite 'soul' to it's actions.

 

[hurtme]

I agree with the fact that animals have souls, and egos, and personalities that are distinct and unique. I couldn't care less what modern science has to say on the matter. Over my lifetime, I have had many many many different animals from cats and dogs to snakes and ferrets, rabbits, all sorts of rodents, fish, etc...and they have all been very distinct in their personalities.
I realize that when a loved one dies, be it human or animal, they are only completing a part of our journey, I realize that death is not the end of them...but despite my knowing that, it still hurts...not having them there, tangible, in the flesh.
Silver was around as long as I can remember, he was just always there, other pets came and went, some died of old age or various incidents (getting hit by cars, etc.) and they were all loved and cherished, and he was still there, when we moved (which we did several times, he was still there...I realized that even though I am old enough to know better, some part of me thouht he always would be there, whenever I went to visit my mother, he would be curled up in someones lap...or as he was wont to do in his old age...get crabby and bitch at the little rascals (the other three cats in my moms house)

 

[Belilica]

Well met Bel... we've crossed paths before on another pagan thread a couple of years ago. Stick around here, you have a lot to share with us

I remember meeting you and a few others in that thread... I wonder where it went. I guess I kinda miss it (yeah, I'm one of those sentimental types). I hope your Yule was merry, your mead was sweet, and your celebration fulfilling.

 

[BgMma]

*just lurking. some of my favourite people hang here*

 

[Belilica]

*just lurking. some of my favourite people hang here*

*smooch*

 

[BgMma]

Ummmmy....Belle kisses.....