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C A U L D R O N A N D C A N D L E #64 -- November 2005 A Publication of The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum website: http://www.ecauldron.com/ message board: http://www.ecauldron.net/ newsletter: http://www.ecauldron.com/cnc/ shopping: http://www.ecauldron.com/mall.php http://www.ecauldron.com/doxysbazaar.php In this Issue: [00] Editorial Notes [01] Cauldron News [02] Cauldron Events [03] Cauldron Discussions [04] Cauldron Reviews [05.1] Feature Article: How Useful is a Dream Dictionary [05.2] Feature Article: Ta Hiera Hellenic Polytheist Association [06] Interesting Web Sites [07] Support The Cauldron [08] Newsletter Information (Including How To Subscribe/Unsubscribe) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Please support our sponsor +++ PAGAN-FRIENDLY WEB HOSTING http://www.ecauldron.com/web/zdreamhost.php Dreamhost offers high-quality, low cost web hosting with a dedication to free speech. 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Therefore it will soon be retired and replaced with another way for members to add their creative works and articles to our web site. We aren't exactly sure what will replace it as this is written, but we hope to have whatever is selected up and working this month. ===== ===== RECORD NUMBER OF MESSAGES IN OCTOBER ===== The new version of Beehive Forums gives us monthly message counts again. We had 11,898 posts in October -- another new record -- which gives us almost 94,500 messages posted during 2005. Proving yet again that members of our message board are a very talkative group of people. [02] ========= ========= CAULDRON EVENTS ========= by The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum Staff ========= ===== ===== OCTOBER CAULDRON CHALLENGE ===== Your Challenge this month is to do something creative. No, of course it's not that "easy". I know we have a lot of people here who do lots of creative things all the time, and this wouldn't be much of a challenge for them. So there's a twist. Do something creative, but not something you'd normally do. This might mean working in a different medium than you're used to, or it might mean altering what you're doing within your chosen medium. For instance, knitters might try beadwork, or cooks might try their hands at drawing. A novelist might try writing a short story or essay; a poet might try writing fiction for a change. Those who don't do too much creative have it easy, because they can pick anything! Speaking of writing, I do have a more specific suggestion for those of you who might feel like tackling longer works. I'm sure many of you are familiar with NaNoWriMo. If you're up to it, I encourage you to try this. A novel, in a month. It's quite the Challenge. (And I apologize for not getting this notice up a week ahead of time like I meant to; I know a week is not a lot of planning time for something like this, and I had intended to give a bit more notice, but unfortunately my memory failed me utterly last weekend and I completely forgot.) So what are you going to do? (Thank you to Sperran for inspiring this one!) http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7589.1 [03] ========= ========= CAULDRON DISCUSSIONS ========= Recent Discussion Topics on our Message Board ========= In an average month, over 200 new discussion topics are started on The Cauldron's message board. Here are a few of the more interesting recent discussions. It's not too late to join in. Thanks to Bloglet, you can now receive an email every night on days we post new site news items to the main page of The Cauldron's web site. These emails contain a link to the new item and the first couple of lines of the news text. You can sign up for Bloglet's free news delivery via the form at the end of the site "News and Updates" section of The Cauldron's main web page. ===== ===== The Term "Patron" ===== Over the years, I've seen the word "Patron" (or "Matron" if you'd rather) used in some vastly different ways depending on the religion of the person talking. In the case of Greek Recons, we're seeing something of a backlash on the usage of the term as it's so frequently used in neo-Wiccan or Eclectic Pagan circles. How do you define "patron" or do you choose to use another word? How do you determine whether or not your relationship with a deity should be termed a patron relationship? Does the deity choose the person or the other way around? And, if you're from a Reconstructionist religion, does this term mean something different to you and, if so, what? * Read (or join in) this discussion: http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7717.1 ===== ===== Home Made Tarot Cards ===== I've been working on my own deck for a few months now, painstakingly selecting images, tweaking them on adobe then printing them off and piecing them together on cue cards. They look awesome. They're also incredibly accurate. During one reading I drew the devil and the tower and in context it ment that there was going to be a problem with material posessions. Not more then half an hour later a shelf with precious heirlooms collapsed. Just recently during a general reading the layout happened to hint at a change over in my life and my position of authority... and two weeks later I was promoted at my job. I've read how your own energy when making a tarot deck factors greatly into their usefulness, but this deck goes beyond what I've ever experienced. Has anyone else tried making their own Tarot deck? * Read (or join in) this discussion: http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7631.1 ===== ===== Are Technology and Paganism Mutually Exclusive? ===== I'm not what most would consider your standard Pagan. I spend 6 months of the year hundreds of feet underwater in a cold steel black tube where there is no sun or moon, the days are 18 hours long, and I only have artificial light powered from a nuclear reactor. I am an electronics technician on a nuclear powered submarine and for most, the job is about as far away from living a natural life as you can possibly get. Still, I enjoy my job and still consider myself as much of a Pagan as any other person out there. So here's my question to you. Do you think you need to live a "natural lifestyle" to be really Pagan? Do you need to reject technology to appreciate nature? Do you need to spend time running through the woods to feel as one with the universe? Is it a tenet of Paganism (specifically Wicca since that's what I label myself) to live a life unburdened by the synthetic and manmade? The bulk of what I read here would make it seem so. But as one whose lived the life completely isolated from nature (aside from the whale-songs, dolphin squeals and, more than anything, the incessent clacking of shrimp that can be heard from sonar) I would say no. The bond with nature and the universe is an internal, spiritual thing that cannot be taken from us no matter where we are. We are, after all, creatures of nature, and that can never be changed. I believe in environmentalism as much as any of you, and of taking care not to damage the earth we live on. But I do not accept the ideal that technology is somehow inherently evil. I do not use tea-oil shampoo or eat organic vegetables. Am I wrong to do so? Am I wrong in my belief that technology and human progress can coexist peacefully with Paganism and spirituality? What do you think? * Read (or join in) this discussion: http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7582.1 ===== ===== Most Common Misconceptions About Your Religion? ===== When you discuss your faith with others, what is the most common misconception(s) you encounter? Bonus question: which misconception annoys you the most? * Read (or join in) this discussion: http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7562.1 ===== ===== Timeless Truth? ===== Plenty of religions say that they have a truth. Some go on to say that they have the Truth. You know, the timeless kind applicable to anyone, anywhere, anytime. It follows that since they have the Truth, everyone should accept and obey it...according to them, anyway. Question time! 1) Do you believe that there is a universal truth? Why or why not? 2) Assuming it exists, can we comprehend it? Can we come to understand it purely through our own effort, or must there be some other agency (e.g. deities, UFOs, etc.)? 3) Is timeless truth necessarily the thing to live by? After all, what's good for all circumstances mightn't be best for a circumstance... what do you think? * Read (or join in) this discussion: http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7507.1 ===== ===== Frivolous, Addicting? How Do You Use Your Magic? ===== I know I'm starting to sound like a fluffy when I talk about "magical addiction" but it really does happen, and mostly to the young, impatient, and young in practice. Does anyone here suffer from it, dealt with it, or help others come to terms with it? Some people view magic as a tool like anything else, and use it often, and sometimes for everything they could possibly think of using it for. I know many witches, magicians, and so forth that use it for little things like: changing the traffic lights, getting the waiter's attention, finding the best parking spot, and what-have-you. The argument often being, "Magic is a tool to make life easier, and we use it so." Others view magic as a last resort, only using it after EVERY OTHER venue has been taken. Often viewed as a "gift" and "shouldn't be taken lightly." And still, there are those out there that magic shouldn't be used save the ut-most EXTREME of times, that may never come up in a person's life. These are often feats that any average magical practitioner couldn't even pull off by themselves. This is leading me into another topic of philosophical interest that I'll put into another thread. So, where do you fall? I thought about making this a poll, but it requires too much explaining to be so. * Read (or join in) this discussion: http://www.ecauldron.net/cncboard.php?m=7502.1 [04] ========= ========= CAULDRON REVIEWS ========= Most of The Cauldron's book reviews are now written by Mike Gleason. If you would like to contact Mike with comments about his reviews (or about books you would like to have reviewed), you can email Mike at: gleason.mike@ecauldron.GETRIDOFME.com ===== ===== BOOK: SHADOWQUEEN ===== Reviewed by Mike Gleason ===== The world of L.O.S.T. (Live Oak Springs Township) straddles the mundane and magickal worlds. To all outer appearances it is a small town in the desert. It is also a contact point to many villages disconnected from the normal time/space line and linked by the Path. Jasmina (Jazz) Corey was Queen of the Witches before she died at the end of L.O.S.T. and Brenden (Bren) had been thrust into the role of King of the Witches (okay, it isn't in touch with reality, but it isn't supposed to be. It's entertainment, not a teaching book). Read the full review on our web site: http://www.ecauldron.com/mg/bkfictionsq.php ===== ===== BOOK: SIGN OF THE CRESCENT ===== Reviewed by Mike Gleason ===== Debbie Federici is rapidly becoming one of my favorite fiction authors. She writes for middle to older teen markets, and she has a real feel for teen angst. Her characters feel real, no matter how unreal a situation they find themselves in. Her heroes are not invincible. Nor are they always obedient. Her villains are frequently megalomaniacs, but that is a common short-coming of literary baddies. Read the full review on our web site: http://www.ecauldron.com/mg/bkfictionsotc.php ===== ===== BOOK: 2005 WITCHES' ALMANAC ===== Reviewed by Mike Gleason ===== The Witches' Almanac has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for a long time. Although there was a hiatus of several years, I have copies dating back almost thirty years. This year's edition is much the same as the ones I have from the early days in that it contains planting information, pithy (if sometimes obscure) comments on the calendar pages, and lots of information scattered throughout. There are news items (somewhat dated, it is true, but that is not unusual in an annual publication), book reviews, and an entire section devoted to each of the astrological signs. Read the full review on our web site: http://www.ecauldron.com/mg/bk2005wal.php ===== ===== BOOK: MAGICAL CREATURES ===== Reviewed by Mike Gleason ===== The late Elizabeth Pepper (editor with John Wilcox of The Witches' Almanac for many years) has produced a bestiary composed of three classes of animals - tame, wild, and "fabulous." The entries have been drawn from articles which have appeared in the Almanac over the year (including this year's edition). Read the full review on our web site: http://www.ecauldron.com/mg/bkmc.php ===== ===== BOOK: REDE OF THE WICCAE ===== Reviewed by Mike Gleason ===== I could claim that I have waited for this book to be written, and that would be true in general. Thirty years ago, as I began my studies of Alexandrian Craft, I had seen Lady Gwen's original article in Green Egg (I was a member of a CAW Nest in Chicago, and my nest-mate, fellow student, and friend John P. gifted me with a batch of back issues of the Egg and I carried on from there). At the time the "grandmother story" was starting to become a cliche and, since most such claims could not be verified they were taken with a grain (or more) of salt. Read the full review on our web site: http://www.ecauldron.com/mg/bkrotw.php ===== ===== BOOK: MUSIC, WITCHCRAFT AND THE PARANORMAL ===== Reviewed by Mike Gleason ===== This book is composed of six essays presented as part of two doctoral theses. If that sounds like scholarly work, you are right. If you think that makes for dry reading, you might want to hold that judgment in abeyance for a bit. There are, as to be expected, a large number of citations of previous works in the field and it is not, in any way, shape or form compelling reading. Various experiments are recounted with, to my surprise, results not significantly varying from what random chance would have predicted (at least in the overview). Ideas are presented for further experiments which may help to further refine the results. Read the full review on our web site: http://www.ecauldron.com/mg/bkmwatp.php [05.1] ========= ========= FEATURE ARTICLE: ========= HOW USEFUL IS A DREAM DICTIONARY? ========= by Diane de Villiers ========= At the start of your dream journey, one of the most frustrating things is to figure out what the symbolism in your dreams means! Most often people start their dream conversation with me by saying: "I had this weird dream …" What makes it "weird" is the strange collection of people, objects, places and events that take place in the dream. How do you make sense of it? I guess you'd be thinking that a dream dictionary is a good place to start. Then again, the biggest "complaint" I hear is: "I looked up "such-and-such" in a dream dictionary and it makes absolutely no sense to me!" Well, I'm not surprised. Watch out for Dream Dictionary Bloopers! Some dream dictionaries contain some real whoppers. Here's a selection from some dubious sources I saw recently [don't laugh … these are real examples!]: Burglar - If you catch a burglar in your dream you're about to inherit some money. Funeral - signifies news of an engagement or wedding. Marshmallow - means you will meet a new friend of the opposite sex. Razor - is a warning to control your temper. You get the "picture"! These "interpretations" are obviously just ridiculous. And you can easily see that for yourself … intuitively you know that these meanings should not be taken seriously. So do you even need a dream dictionary? Well the answer is "yes" and "no" and "depends". "Yes" - use a dream dictionary when you're really stuck with a symbol and you need some inspiration to find the right meaning. Just make sure you're using a reputable resource and use your "BS" detector! "No" - avoid using one when you can immediately relate the symbol in your dream to something in your waking life and your "gut" is giving you a positive reaction to the interpretation you've intuited. "Depends" on the reliability of the source of the information. Don't take any meaning at face value. Test them out first. You will be able to validate your dream messages in your life. You'll also automatically collect your own personal dream symbol dictionary if you're actively journaling and interpreting your dreams. You'll be able to tell when certain symbols are valid for you or not. How to use Dream Symbols I've collected over 1000 dream symbols in my 10-year dream quest and have validated them all for myself. Most of them are universal in nature and I've noticed time and again how the same meanings appear for the same symbols in reputable research works... from dream therapists to psycho analysts, psychics, mystics, shamans and other metaphysicians. For example: Water - signifies your emotional self, your intuition and sub-conscious Fire - signifies spiritual and psychic energy; purification; passion and creativity Earth - signifies your physical self; reality and practicality; groundedness Air - signifies your intellectual self; your thoughts and plans Taking this a step further, certain "transport vehicles" relating to Water [emotion], Earth [physical] and Air [thought] signify how you are coping with these aspects in your life. For example, if you're in a boat in your dream this represents how you're coping emotionally: are you gliding smoothly through the water indicating that your emotions are smooth and calm or are you being tossed on the waves of a stormy sea indicating abnormal emotional turmoil that is negatively affecting your life? You see what I mean? Your dreams aren't trying to trick you! All you have to do is learn to understand the language of your dreams and to translate the imagery you see with your "dream eyes" into useful information you can use in your waking life. I like American writer, Gail Godwin's thought on dream symbols: "Dreams say what they mean, but they don't say it in daytime language." === === About the Author === Diane de Villiers is author of the Dream Journey Guide - a step- by-step, teach-yourself dream interpretation e-course. You can learn to make sense of your dreams yourself in minutes with the Dream Journey Guide. For more information and a free preview copy of the guide go to: http://www.secrets-of-dream-interpretation.com/ [05.2] ========= ========= FEATURE ARTICLE: ========= TA HIERA HELLENIC POLYTHEIST ASSOCIATION ========= by Randall Sapphire ========= The Ta Hiera Hellenic Polytheist Association is a new (mainly online) Hellenic religious organization with a focus on * the religious needs of individual members and their families first (instead of on "hoped to someday have" public groups, temples, and highly trained official clergy), * religious activities and fellowship (rather than on "running the organization"), and * trying to fit and adapt ancient Greek religious practices to the modern world (rather than trying to force fit the modern world into exactly what the ancient Athenians did) while still remaining true to reconstructionist methods. You can find more information on Ta Hiera on the association's web site at http://www.tahiera.org/ (Note: this site is "under construction" concept-site, not all links work, It will be moved to a permanent host soon, should it not be available during this move, this site will be mirrored at http://hpa.ecauldron.com/) Ta Hiera is not yet open for membership but should be soon. If you are interested in hearing more about Ta Hiera, we have set up a low traffic announcement mailing list on Yahoo Groups where you can recieve updates on Ta Hiera and first crack at membership when the association formally opens its online doors. By joining this announcement list. you may also get to participate in online polls that will help the Ta Hiera Board of Directors and other members of the organizing group determine what potential members want in the organization. Joining this announcement list does not obligate you to join Ta Hiera when the association officially opens. To join the tahiera_announce mailing list from the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tahiera_announce/ To join the list via email, send a message to: tahiera_announce-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can contact Ta Heira by email at tahieracontact@gmail.com The initial officers of Ta Hiera will be familiar to most members of The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum: Randall Sapphire, President Caroline Julian, Vice President Phillip Lindman, Treasuer LyricFox, Secretary Sara K, Webmaster === === About the Author === Randall Sapphire is Co-Host of The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum, the editor of this newsletter, and now President of the Ta Hiera Hellenic Pagan Association. In his spare time he manages web sites and does other types of computer support work. [06] ========= ========= INTERESTING WEB SITES ========= Pagan and Non-Pagan ========= FRUGAL WEBMASTER BLOG The new home of the Cheap Web Hosting Report provides several new articles each week of designing, hosting, and funding a web site. http://www.cheapwebhostingreport.com/ FREECYCLE The home of the Freecycle Network. The Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's a form of recycling things that you not longer need that others coulds use. http://www.freecycle.org/ PAINT.NET Paint.NET is a powerful freeware open source image and photo manipulation program designed to be used on computers that run Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003. It started development at Washington State University as an undergraduate senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/ THELEMAPEDIA Thelemapedia is the original encyclopedia of Thelema and Magick focusing on the works and philosophy of Aleister Crowley. http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Main_Page [07] ========= ========= Cauldron Info ========= SUPPORT THE CAULDRON BY VOLUNTEERING TO HELP ========= The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum was founded in December 1997 to provide a friendly but serious discussion area for Pagans on the Internet. We've grown a bit over the years. We now have an active message area, a large web site with around 700 pages of information (including over 300 book and divination deck reviews), and a monthly email newsletter. To continue to provide and expand these services, The Cauldron needs lots of volunteer help from our members and supporters. 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You'll see the standard ebay url -- probably http://www.ebay.com/ -- in an edit box (labeled "Location" in FireFox and "URL" in IE). Erase that url completely and replace with one listed above, then click on OK. ===== ===== Have Questions or Suggestions? ===== If you have specific questions, proposals or other ideas we haven't mentioned here, please email them to rssapphire00@ecauldron.GETRIDOFEME.com. (Unfortunately, Randall has to answer general "Tell me more?" type questions with a request for a more specific question. He's not trying to be rude, he just can't think of anything general and useful to say that isn't said here.) [08] ========= ========= NEWSLETTER INFORMATION ========= (Including how to subscribe and unsubscribe) ========= Cauldron and Candle is a free publication of The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum. The Cauldron intends to publish this newsletter once a month and often actually succeeds in doing so. 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