Updated Page: Mythological History

The History of Wicca: A Mythological Understanding page at the site has been updated. Back in 2005, when I first wrote this page, I drew from Starhawk's The Spiral Dance. This page still draws from that source; however, I completely rewrote the page. Please be sure to check out the updates!

At the time that I initially wrote this page, I stayed so true to the source that there were a couple sections that matched practically word-for-word. This realization came to me just today during a Copyscape check. As I am extremely against plagiarism, I immediately set to work rewriting the page. It has been simplified to some extent, but still covers the major points. In doing so, it actually opens the page up to being more inclusive of the variations of the myth that can be found in other sources.

Despite the fact that this error was not recognized by anyone besides myself (at least, to my knowledge) I would like to send my deepest apologies to Starhawk and anyone who has visited this page for the oversight.  If any other pages on the site are found to be of the same nature, please know that they will be fixed immediately as they are identified.

Blessings,
Evy

A Second New Mod!

New member, Lady Annwynn, is now the Entertainment board moderator for the forums.  Please be sure to stop by to learn more about and congratulate her on her new position!

Blessings,
Evy

New Mod at the Forums!

We have a new moderator at the forums. Elwin will now be heading up the General board. Be sure to stop by and congratulate him on his new position!

Blessings,
Evylyn Rose

Please Support Theater Massacre Victims

On the main page of the site, you will notice that I have added a message about Caleb Medley and his wife, Katie. They are dear friends of my friends and co-workers. Caleb, Katie, and Ashley were in the nearest rows when the shooting started during the theater massacre in Aurora, Colorado during "The Dark Knight Rises" screening. Katie is in induced labor and Caleb is in critical condition. He is expected to be in the ICU for at least one to two weeks and will have several surgeries. The family does not have insurance and will be financially burdened during this tragic and difficult time.

Please do what you can to help Caleb, Katie, and their new child being born into this world. Please see the Support Caleb facebook page and CalebMedley.com. If you cannot donate money, please, please, please send healing energy and positive, loving thoughts and prayers their way. If nothing else, please just pass this information along so that those who can and want to help can do so.

Thank you, everyone.

Blessings,
Evy

New Link to An Awesome Metaphysical Store

I've added a new link to the Pagan Links page at the site. I don't always post updates when a new link is added, but as a way of lending a helping hand, I felt this was a much needed exception. Source Healers is a metaphysical/wellness shop in Fountain, Colorado. They offer magickal products, workshops and classes, and services ranging from massage to readings to energy healing. As a result of limited spacing, they do not carry a large selection of books, but will readily special order available titles on request. Definitely check out their website and Facebook page for more information!

For anyone currently or previously living in the Colorado Springs area, you know that metaphysical stores generally don't open up anywhere but on the northwest (Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs) side of town. Potential business owners are generally too timid to open or stay open on the southeast side. Okay, perhaps "timid" is not the best word for it. However, there's certainly not a lot of people willing to even consider the risks because of rumors of an overly conservative, anti-Pagan community.

Source Healers has been open for several months on this side of town and, living only blocks away, I can readily say there have been no major public outcries, protests, or hate-mongering as so many in the local Pagan community claim goes on in this area. So now that we know it can be done, let's support this local shop and keep it in business for many years to come!

Blessings,
Evy

New Book Reviews & Some Brief News

I've added two new book reviews to the site today. You can read the reviews for Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic and Webster's Communicating with the Archangel Gabriel.

I also want to make a quick announcement that you'll notice the links for my tutoring service on the site and forums have been removed. Although I still currently tutor, I will no longer be accepting new students (at least for the time being). I am in the process of setting up to begin a new intuitive spiritual counseling and readings service in the near future and will be devoting time not spent at the store, on the website, and writing articles toward this new venture. If you have any questions about this change or the upcoming services, feel free to ask!

In other news, I will be writing a monthly column for Witch Way Newsletter run and edited by Ken Biles. Be sure to stop by the CyberWitchcraft site to check out all the wonderful work Ken has done and continues to do for the Witchcraft community and to sign up for his monthly newsletter!

Blessings,
Evy

Newsletter Issue #22 Ready to Go!

The summer solstice issue of the newsletter went out today. It's a bit behind schedule, but is worth the wait! We have a wonderful article and incredible poem from two first-time contributors as well as some pretty awesome quotes to inspire us all. If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for the newsletter at the site. If you did not receive the newsletter for any reason, be sure to check out issue #22 at the archive.

The next issue will be for the autumn equinox. The theme will be "catching up." If you have any submissions you would like to share, start sending them in today! The deadline for issue #23 submissions is 01 September 2012.

Blessings,
Evy