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  • Metaphysical Times Ostara 2022 
    Ireland, Terri; Tschauder, Rick; Schein, Lorraine; Kadapa, Shashi; Ackley, Ginger; Tidwell, Elizabeth; Gardner, Emma; Kohout, Ed; Mueller, Leah; Imaginator; Vale, Nixie (Metaphysical Times, 2022)
    The volume begins by discussing the spring (Vernal) equinox and how it was celebrated by the ancient Celts in Ireland and Scotland. Then moves to the symbolism of fire in Hindu mythology. Next music in magic is discussed ...
  • Metaphysical Times Imbolc 2022 
    Ireland, Terri; Lehman, Robin; Jensen, Heidi; Xanthus, Lysander; Roy, Purbasha; Vecchio, Robert; Heiney, Suzie; Tschauder, Rick (Metaphysical Times, 2022)
    This volume is the first of 2022 and begins by discussing Imbolc and the gods associated with it. The volume then continues by discussing different oils that can be used and their effects on the user. Additionally, the ...
  • Metaphysical Times Yule 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Brotzman, Mykel; Imaginator; Xanthus, Gabrielle; Xanthus, Lysander; Strivelli, Ginger; Ruby, Randi; Oliver, Julie Denton Pederson; Vecchio, Robert; Jensen, Heidi; Peotdi, Darai; Tschauder, Rick; Clarke, Regina; Stoneskull, Arachnia (2021)
    This volume is the final volume for 2021 and talks about the Yule sabbat. The volume details what gods are celebrated at this time and how to establish an altar for worship. Additionally, the volume discusses the Krampus ...
  • Metaphysical Times Samhain 2021 
    Cypert, Victor T.; Robinson, Paul; Ireland, Terri; Stoneskull, Arachnia; Willey, Caitlyn; Norton, Michelle; Morton, Eve; Curry, Ariel; Jensen, Heidi; Designs 208; Lerwill, Amber; Xanthus, Lysander; Mueller, Leah; Ruby, Randi; Finnigan, Bernard; Wilde, Paisley; Kahout, Ed (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume discusses the history of Samhain and how it developed into Halloween. In addition, this volume discusses many traditions and customs that accompany Samhain and associated deities. The volume then discusses ...
  • Metaphysical Times Mabon 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Stoneskull, Arachnia; Curry, Ariel; Dahms, Steve; Foster, Timothy A.; Gardner, Emma; Heiney, Suzie; Jensen, Heidi; Kelley, Kari; Kahout, Ed; Norton, Michelle; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume discusses the Pagan Sabbat Mabon. The journal discusses the traditions and origins of Mabon and how to meditate or set up the altar for the holiday. The rest of the volume discusses the effects of herbs, spices, ...
  • Metaphysical Times Lammas 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Xanthus, Lysander; Willey, Caitlyn; Heidi, Jensen; Hope, Amanda; Heiney, Suzie; Foster, Timothy A.; Norton, Michelle; Ruby, Randi (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume discusses one of the eight sabbats of Paganism known as Lammas. This typically is seen as a harvest festival. The volume then details the effects of crystals and herbs. This volume also discusses the recent ...
  • Metaphysical Times Midsummer 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Judge, Stephanie; Foster, Timothy A.; Heiney, Suzie; Gardner, Emma; Xanthus, Lysander; Jensen, Heidi; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Norton, Michelle; Finnigan, Bernard; Cook, Meredith; Renew, Tesla H.; Czobor, Andrea (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This item discusses Midsummer gods and the sabbat associated with the gods. The magazine then discusses different oils and their effects. The volume continues by discussing the effects of lavender. Finally, this issue ...
  • Metaphysical Times Beltane 2021 
    Jensen, Heidi; Jensen, Klarisa; Hope, Amanda; Lerwill, Amber; Foster, Timothy A.; Woodhouse, Ted; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Norton, Michelle; Xanthus, Lysander; Levanni, Thaedus; Gardner, Emma; Lochridge, Dallin; Ireland, Terri; Czobor, Andrea (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume primarily talks about the Pagan holiday Beltane. This festival celebrates the union of gods and goddesses. This volume also discusses the effects of various oils and herbs and their effects to help with different ...
  • Metaphysical Times Ostara 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Gardner, Emma; Xanthus, Lysander; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Lerwill, Amber; Foster, Timothy A.; Reece, Katelynn; Kohout, Ed; Norton, Michelle; Metaphysical Times; Czobor, Andrea (2021)
    This volume discusses the values and traditions of Ostara. The volume further discusses the different pacts that can be made in the spring. In addition to the pacts different plants are discussed and how the plants are ...
  • Metaphysical Times Imbolc 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Gardner, Emma; Xanthus, Lysander; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Lerwill, Amber; Foster, Timothy A.; Reece, Katelynn; Kohout, Ed; Norton, Michelle; Metaphysical Times (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This item is a newsletter titled the Metaphysical Times. This issue talks about topics ranging from astrology and smudging to the origins of the Imbolc Pagan holiday. Additionally, the newsletter discusses the recent Krampus ...
  • Pagan Census Project 
    Arthen, Andras Corban; Berger, Helen; Clifton, Chas S. (EarthSpirit Community, 1993)
    This is the survey for the Pagan Census Project with the purpose of documenting the size and diversity of the Contemporary Pagan movement. This photocopy contains Chas Clifton's answers to the survey. The survey was conducted ...
  • The Fads the Drive Us: From Frazer, Freud, and Foucault to Butler and Connell 
    Budin, Stephanie Lynn (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-12)
    This presentation is a look at the various fads that have driven and skewed research in the Humanities in the past century, with a particular focus on how these fads have affected the study of human sexuality. Each case ...
  • Tree lore in the Anthropocene - The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids as Oak Seers in Times of Ecological Crisis 
    Brussman, Ive (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-12)
    In The Golden Bough Sir James Frazer gives attention to various forms of worshiping of trees and tree spirits − a phenomenon that has prevailed throughout history, in magic, religion, mythology and folklore to the present. ...
  • Rejecting the Embrace of the Goddess? Minoan Archaeology and the Divine Feminine 
    Morris, Christine (Prudence Priest Collection of the New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-11)
    This paper is a point of departure from the Cretan Bronze Age ideas about Minoan female divinity strongly shaped by Sir Arthur Evans, excavator of the palace of Knossos. Evans, in turn, was influenced by contemporaries ...
  • "Hypothesis as Theory: The Obstinate Nostrums in Biblical Studies and the Humanities 
    Chester (Biblical scholar), Ryan (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-11)
    The idea of religious studies and religion convenes at the intersection of anachronism, pragmatism, and the non sequitur. The religious concept itself, although sanctioned with formal authority, is nonetheless premised on ...
  • The "Resurrection" of Frazer's Dying Gods in the Ancient Mediterranean Mythology. A Fresh Take on the Divine Death and Resurrection Through Comparison: The Case of Baal, Inanna/Ishtar and Dionysus 
    Corrente, Paola (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-11)
    In this presentation, Correntel discusses the myths of Inanna/Ishtar's, Baal's and Dionysus's death and resurrection in a comparative perspective, moving from textual evidence. He also addresses the major critical points ...
  • Sexual Agency of Ishtar in Akkadian Love Literature 
    Nissinen, Martti (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-11)
    First Keynote Speaker. The goddess Ištar has multiple gendered agencies in Mesopotamian texts. She features as a lover, mother, daughter, as well as an independent sexual agent who is capable of transgressing gender ...
  • Popular Frazerism and Re-enchantment 
    Testa, Alessandro (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-10)
    The talk will start with a brief overview of the historiography of Frazer's impactful, everlasting legacy in European academic, literary, and pop cultures. It will then focus on one, specific new paradigm, "Popular Frazerism", ...
  • The Golden Bough and the Press 
    Phillips, Julia (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-10)
    Part of the appeal for Frazer's work – both academic and populist – was that the Victorian age introduced ideas about evolution, and especially the concept of ‘New Imperialism' and authoritative rationalism, which placed ...
  • Sir James Frazer 
    Hutton, Ronald (New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library, 2023-02-10)
    The author of the Golden Bough was as remarkable as his book, in his professional career, personal life, and political, social and religious attitudes; and these things all deeply informed his approach to scholarship. This ...

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