Topic: Magick & Spirituality

It appears that some Christians are concerned that Harry Potter and Company promotes witchcraft and magick. Gosh, who would've thought it?

Pottermania will sweep the globe with the July 2007 release of both J.K. Rowling's seventh book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and the fifth Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. With millions of copies poised to fly off bookshelves ("Accelerato!), forecasts are that the latest book will become the fastest selling title in history. Global interest in the boy wizard will soar higher than Quidditch players seeking Golden Snitches.

This writer takes exception to calling Wicca or other pagan systems "earth religions," since nature pervades the entire universe, not only our tiny planet.

Whether it is being lovingly described by its adherents, tallied as a social movement by impartial statisticians, or even decried as "satanic" by Christian apologists, Wicca is almost universally (alongside its many modern neo-pagan cousins) labeled an "earth religion." Wicca is most certainly, in practice, a religion closely aligned with the living Earth and her seasonal changes, which lie at the root of our most important celebrations, the Sabbats. But to call Wicca an "earth religion" and stop there is to seek the whole of Wicca's thealogical foundation in, and to limit the scope of its meaning and applicability to, the details of human existence on this one tiny planet floating like an anonymous raindrop in the vast ocean of stars, quasars, nebulae and galaxies we now know the universe to be.

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Wiccan rite.
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Synchronicity expert, Bill White weighs in on Paris Hilton's belief that her incarceration is a sign from God.

Paris Hilton recently confided to Barbara Walter's that she felt her current incarceration was a sign from God that her spirit or soul didn't like the way she was being seen. While most could easily expect the jeers and laughter over such a statement from a prominently known "party girl," Synchronicity Expert, Bill White (http://www.synchronicityexpert.com) says Paris "hit the nail on the head."

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Synchronicity expert Bill White

With Summer Solstice just around the corner, here is a simple way for pagans, newcomers and the experienced alike, to celebrate Midsummer.

Celebrating the Sabbats is extremely important for any Witch. It is important to "recharge" your Magick batteries throughout the year, and that is one of the purposes for Sabbats. Sabbats are a time to relax and take a break from your Magick work.

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Druidic ritual at Stonehenge
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From the Freemasons and the Templars to the priesthood of the ancient Egyptians, secret societies have always been with us. In this article, writer Philip Gardiner explains the hows and whys. He also explains why we should consider listening to ancient voices from the past.

Man collects into groups, like schools of fish and flocks of birds. These groups become religions, secret societies, governments and cults. The reasons for these groupings are the same as it is for animals banding together. We come together for protection against predators, for strength in numbers. Whether you are a Freemason or a Boy Scout, the reason you join forces with others of like-race and like-mind is to gain strength and protection.

Enoch Tan, a mind researcher on consciousness and universal science, has released an ebook called "Manifestation Keys - Secrets To Manifesting All Your Desires!", which is designed to teach the deeper secrets of the law of attraction that was popularized in the movie "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne.

Enoch Tan, a mind researcher on consciousness and universal science, has released an ebook called Manifestation Keys - Secrets To Manifesting All Your Desires!, which is designed to teach the deeper secrets of the law of attraction that was popularized in the movie The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. The book is available at http://www.ManifestationKeys.com.

This is the final article in a comprehensive four part series on meditation that began with "The Essence of Meditation." In this article, Giten explains the three life areas of meditation, relationships and creativity. The articles in this series are a continuation of "Meditation - A Yes to Life" which we published on March 18.

What are the three life areas? How do the three life areas relate to each other in creating a loving, creative and satisfying life? The three life areas describe the areas in life that creates a creative and satisfying life when they are developed and function in a harmonious balance. The life areas also describe a balance between the inner and outer world that continuously relate to and enrich each other. These three life areas are Meditation, Relationships and Creativity.

"Five Times of Prayer" is a mystical Sufi explanation of the five daily prayers performed under the umbrella known as Islam, the path to purity, the surrender to the light.

Five Times of Prayer is a mystical Sufi explanation of the five daily prayers performed under the umbrella known as Islam, the path to purity, the surrender to the light. Poet and novelist Sharon Marcus offers her own ecstatic verification of the mysteries embedded in these five prayers, each prayer represented by one section of he book length poem.

Author shares true story of sacred responsibility in new book.

V.L. Levy offers a compelling true account of modern-day messengers' journey to fulfill an ancient prophecy in The Master Key Keepers and the Doppelganger.

An entity is anything perceived as outside of you that feeds off your energy or emotions. It can be a thoughtform that has taken on a life of its own, a discarnate energy pattern with malicious or non-malicious intent, a hook or attachment from one or more persons, or a discarnate being that feeds off the energy or thoughts of its host.

If you have ever become angry, vengeful, agitated, or depressed for no apparent reason, it is possible that the unseen forces of one or more entities have affected you adversely. Much confusion surrounds this topic, and there are as many ideas about entity contamination as there are authors. Regardless of your beliefs in this area, it is the intent of this article to give you an idea about negative forces in place and the ammunition to protect yourself, your space, and your loved ones without expensive outside intervention.