Witch in the City - Not Your Average Samantha Stevens http://city-witch.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:12:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://city-witch.com/images/M_images/witclogobig.jpg http://city-witch.com Witch in the City - Not Your Average Samantha Stevens http://city-witch.com/content/view/81/26/ Lady Tahlea, from GeekWitch.org (http://geekwitch.org/), created this AWESOME promo for us. She is our Director of Public Relations who will come up with some awesome audio and video promos for us. Lady Tahlea (component/option,com_comprofiler/task,userProfile/user,168/) Wise Ones profile. The audio file is part of the podcast feed, however, you can hear the promo on the Wise-Ones.org site (http://wise-ones.org/content/view/45/1/). Podcast - Podcast Sat, 03 May 2008 01:10:52 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/80/26/ Serenity guest is Wendy Rule, Melbourne Australia, before she goes on her tour in the United States. Every so often Melbourne throws up a singular talent, someone previously hidden amongst the well-established musical tribes, someone possessed of a unique vision. Wendy Rule, the vocalist, songwriter and visionary, is such and artist. Beat Magazine, Melbourne (WendyRule.com, About Wendy Rule page) Wendy Rule's Office Web Site (http://www.wendyrule.com/) Wendy Rule's MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/wendyrule) Wendy Rule is touring in America. For more information, go to her touring page (http://wendyrule.com/schedule.html) on her web site. In Phoenix Arizona, she will be here on May 21, 2008 at the Chez Nous (http://cheznouscentral.com/). NEAR DOWNTOWN PHOENIX ARIZONA Wednesday May 21st, 2008 8:00 PM Chez Nous Cocktail Lounge (http://cheznouscentral.com/) 915 Grand Avenue - Click for MAP (http://cheznouscentral.com/map.html) 1/4 mile North of Van Buren on Grand, 1001 E 7th Ave PH: 602.266.7372 This very cool venue has been a musical landmark in Phoenix since 1962. This concert is partly a fund-raiser for WendyRule.com (http://wendyrule.com/schedule.html)) /mp3/cw25.mp3 Lady Tahlea (http://wise-ones.org/component/option,com_comprofiler/task,userProfile/user,168/) for creating this flyer. Podcast - Podcast Thu, 01 May 2008 15:25:24 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/79/26/ Lady Serenity with friends, Lord Daniel and Lady Tegan, talk about what they have been involved with in the last few months. Wise-Ones.org (http://wise-ones.org/) /mp3/cw24.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Thu, 01 May 2008 14:51:38 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/78/26/ Pagan Poetry, words of Bards in the Modern Pagan Community. /mp3/cw23.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:04:16 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/77/26/ The entire show is the Magickal Mail Bag show for show #22. Serenity discusses a lot of issues that was brought up by her listeners. A new microphone is also being tested for the show to see if this improves the audio quality. /mp3/cw22.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:52:01 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/76/26/ Date / Time: 2/13/2008 8:00 PM - Spirit Finders Radio 20 - Battle of the Religions - Spirit Finders Radio played host to an epic battle, Paganism vs Christianity!! In one corner we had Serenity - The City Witch and in the other corner, for the side of Christianity, we had Pnut . Spirit Finders Radio is... Spirit Finders Radio - Be here and bear witness to our internet radio broadcasts!! Hear all the um's, er's and the occasional bit of info or whit. But fear not, we have very interesting topics to talk about, and as we get the kinks worked out, we'll have more guests lined up too. Pagan vs. Christian on Spirit Finders Radio Show, on BlogTalkRadio. Serenity was the guest of this show. The show was broadcast live on Wednesday night, February 13, 2008 at 8pm (Mountain Standard Time). Now you can hear it on the Witch in the City podcast feed. Are you ready to rumble!!! /mp3/sf21.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:56:18 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/75/ Dan (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/RavenFeather) The City Witch Files - Witchin\' In The City Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:17:30 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/74/26/ Pagan vs. Christian on Spirit Finders Radio promo, on BlogTalkRadio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Spirit-Finders-Radio). Serenity will be the guest of this show. Broadcasting LIVE Wednesday night, February 13, 2008 at 8pm (Mountain Standard Time). Are you ready to rumble!!! /images/stories/spiritfinders20-promo-religion-battle.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:02:02 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/73/26/ Serenity talks with Starfire Price (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/starrfire), the founder of PaganSpace.net (http://www.paganspace.net/). Along with Starfire, Dan (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/RavenFeather) joins the conversation as well. They talk about everything under the sun regarding Paganism. Starfire also talks about the Unity of Belief's (http://www.unityofbeliefs.com/), unityofbeliefs.com (http://www.unityofbeliefs.com/), event happening in 2009 taking place in Sedona, AZ (The Unity of Belief's on PaganSpace.net: Profile (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/UnityofBeliefsProject2009) | Group (http://www.paganspace.net/group/unitybeliefs2009)). You can write Starfire Price or Dan by writing The Magickal Mailbag (index.php?option=com_contact task=view contact_id=2 Itemid=). show's sound quality (component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,45/func,view/id,9/catid,6/) is available on our forums. A few weeks from now, the sound quality will improve. We are in the middle of upgrading our equipment and software. Podcast - Podcast Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:47:24 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/71/26/ Serenity talks with Christopher Andrews from Spirit Finders Radio (http://www.pawtucketparanormalsociety.org/b.html) about the City of Salem, Uninc Randolph County, North Carolina. She also digs into her magickalmailbag [at] city-witch [dot] com along with Chris. /mp3/cw20remix.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:35:07 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/72/26/ The second show - Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Show: Family Friendly Communities Seren and Serenity discuss how we ALL need to respect family friendly pagan community web sites. To download or hear the show, Country Witch * City Witch (http://country.city-witch.com/content/view/10/9/) to subscribe to the Podcast Feed or iTunes. http://www.city-witch.com/ (http://www.city-witch.com/) - Witch in the City Podcast http://country.city-witch.com/ (http://country.city-witch.com/) - Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Podcast - Podcast Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:06:32 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/70/26/ This week, Serenity discussess the need for education among the Pagan Community. She also digs into her magickalmailbag [at] city-witch [dot] com, answers a few letters, and releases one of her classic rants. /mp3/cw19.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:01:21 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/68/26/ From Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Site: Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Show #01: Maiden Voyage Seren and Serenity discuss all things pagan, but specifically they discuss rudeness and lack of courtesy in the Internet pagan community. Seren also takes a pagan parent momment, creating a foundation for children on the path. To download or hear the show, http://www.city-witch.com/ (http://www.city-witch.com/) - Witch in the City Podcast http://country.city-witch.com/ (http://country.city-witch.com/) - Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Podcast - Podcast Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:24:55 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/67/26/ Show Description: Join us in a discussion with Serenity, The Witch In The City. We've asked her to return because we just loved her frank and pointed opinions. (Warning: Colorful language may be used.) About Spirit Finders: Spirit Finders Radio - Be here and bear witness to our internet radio broadcasts!! Hear all the um's, er's and the occasional bit of info or whit. But fear not, we have very interesting topics to talk about, and as we get the kinks worked out, we'll have more guests lined up too. The live radio podcast switched from NowLive to BlogTalkRadio. Visit Spirit Finders Radio (http://www.pawtucketparanormalsociety.org/b.html) on BlogTalkRadio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Spirit-Finders-Radio). /mp3/sf16.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:32:26 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/66/26/ My Podcast Alley feed! (http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=51793) Podcast - Podcast Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:33:14 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/65/26/ Pagans in the Workplace Serenity discusses the impact of being Pagan in the workplace. Also sends love to her fellow podcasters and of course PaganSpace.net (http://www.paganspace.net/). /mp3/cw18.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:34:36 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/64/26/ From Antonio, Serenity's husband... Serenity, my wife, was having a lot of issues with her microphone. So I bought her a nice little USB table top microphone with noise cancellation. City-Witch.com (http://antonio-edward.net/index.php?option=com_weblinks task=view catid=4 id=1) and on PaganRadio.net (http://antonio-edward.net/index.php?option=com_weblinks task=view catid=4 id=164) From Flickr Podcast - Podcast Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:41:14 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/63/26/ Is Paganism becoming too readily available? /mp3/cw17.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:50:43 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/62/26/ PART 2: Seren, a country witch at heart joins me today, the city witch, from the state of Montana sharing two view points of country witchery and city witchery. The new podcast site will be Country.City-Witch.com (http://country.city-witch.com/). Serenity on PaganSpace.net (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/Serenity) Seren on PaganSpace.net (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/LadySeren) Seren and Serenity /mp3/cw16-2.mp3 http://www.city-witch.com/ (http://www.city-witch.com/) - Witch in the City Podcast http://country.city-witch.com/ (http://country.city-witch.com/) - Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Podcast - Podcast Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:24:54 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/61/26/ Seren, a country witch at heart joins me today, the city witch, from the state of Montana sharing two view points of country witchery and city witchery. The new podcast site will be Country.City-Witch.com (http://country.city-witch.com/). Add Serenity on PaganSpace.net (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/Serenity) and on Twitter . Also, add Seren on PaganSpace.net (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/LadySeren) Capricorns Lair (http://www.capricornslair.com/) a store for Books, Metaphysical, Pagan, Gothic and Wicca Supplies Seren and Serenity Time: 2 hrs. 34 mins. 45 secs. /mp3/cw16.mp3 http://www.city-witch.com/ (http://www.city-witch.com/) - Witch in the City Podcast http://country.city-witch.com/ (http://country.city-witch.com/) - Country Witch * City Witch Podcast Podcast - Podcast Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:28:46 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/60/26/ The Mid-Michigan Pagan Podcasters (http://www.midmichiganpaganpodcast.podcastpeople.com/) joined me for a simulcast, working together as a community to help each other. We talked about the pagan community as a whole and about how we need to work together. Also check out their PaganSpace.net page (http://www.paganspace.net/profile/MidMichiganPaganPodcast). Time: 3 hrs. 7 mins. 24 secs. /mp3/cw15.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:24:54 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/59/ The Witch In The City wishes everyone a very happy and blessed Yule! The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:52:32 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/57/26/ Serenity gives shouts out to the crew, Alan and Chris, at Spirit Finders Radio (http://www.pawtucketparanormalsociety.org/), and to the wonderful troop support operation eMailOurMilitary (http://www.emailourmilitary.com/) . She goes though her magical mailbag, and then gives some real talk to the practitioners of Traditonal Witchcraft. Enjoy! Witch In The City #14. /mp3/cw14.mp3 Podcast - Podcast Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:58:35 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/56/ Zx9vW6lHDqY Geico.com is so easy, even a Sherri Shephard can do it. The caveman, well, far surpases her dumb ass. The City Witch Files - WTF? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:27:12 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/55/26/ I was invited to a live radio show. It aired on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 @ 8:00pm - 9:00pm (MST) at Spirit Finders Radio (http://www.pawtucketparanormalsociety.org/b.html) on BlogTalkRadio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Spirit-Finders-Radio). Podcast - Podcast Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:53:17 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/54/ It's is that most magical time of the year....YULETIDE! And even though the retail industry is trying to help everyone bring in 2008 in a very broke fashion, there are ways to give meaningful seasonal gifts that will not break the bank. Making Yuletide incenses, oils and potpourri are an economical and magical way to not only fill your house with the essence of the season and some wonderful smells, your favorite witch or pagan will really appreciate receiving a wonderful gift of this nature (I know I would). Heck, even muggles appreciate the wonderful smells of the season to waft through their house via a nice potpourri or incense! I am going to be making plenty of these gifts for all my friends who made it to the good list this year! Enjoy! How To Make Yule Incense 3 PARTS LAVENDER BUDS 3 PARTS CLOVES 3 PARTS CINNAMON 4 PARTS ORRIS ROOT 4 PARTS STORAX 3 PARTS EUCALYPTUS 3 PARTS ROSE 7 PARTS CEDAR WOOD Grind herbs to a powder before mixing together. Then add green dye till light green, not too dark. Yule Incense 2 parts Frankincense 2 parts Pine needles or resin 1 part Cedar 1 part Juniper berries Mix and smolder on Yule or during the winter months to cleanse the home and to attune with the forces of nature amid the cold days and nights. The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:50:21 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/53/26/ LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! Give me call or Leave me a voice mail anytime@ 206-888-2204 I will play the VERY best clips on my podcast! I will also answer questions left on the voicmail. Please indicate in the voice message if you want to have the message as a part of the show. Podcast - Podcast Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:06:16 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/52/ Just posted a new podcast -- this makes show number 13. Please check it out here: Witch In The City Podcast #13 (content/view/51/26/) The City Witch Files - Witchin\' In The Media Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:55:50 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/50/ We are now celebrating the full rise of our November or 'Full Beaver or Snow Moon (from the beavers busy building their winter homes). Also, Full Frost Moon. Tonight 's esbat, being just two days after Thansgiving, may be a good time to incorporate gratitude and thankfulness into any rituals you perform. For those new to the path, here is a simple Full Moon Rite created by the beloved Scott Cunningham: Perform this ritual at night in view of the Full Moon if possible. If not, fill a cauldron with water and place a piece of silver in it. Cast the circle and invoke the Goddess and God and anyone else you chose to invoke. Gaze at the moon or your moon in your cauldron. Feel its cool Goddess energy wash you with power and love. Say these words. Wondrous Lady of the Moon You who greets the dark with silvered kisses Mistress of the night and all magicks, who rides the clouds in blackened skies and spills light upon cold Earth. Oh Lunar Goddess Crescent one Shadow maker and shadow breaker, Revealer of mysteries past and present, Puller of seas and ruler of women All-wise Lunar Mother I greet your celestial jewel at the waxing of its powers with a rite in Your honor I pray by the moon I pray by the moon I pray by the moon Continue chanting I pray by the moon while visualizing the goddess. Now is the time to work magick or meditation. Crystal scrying is particularly recommended (you can use the silver in the cauldron for this). Enjoy a simple feast. Thank the Goddess and God and release the circle. You can get more ideas at the 2Witches Blog here (http://2witchesblog.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/just-a-reminder-its-the-full-moon-have-a-happy-esbat-4/) The City Witch Files - By The Light Of The Moon Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:45:45 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/48/ Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate! I don't really becaue the traditional meaning is to me, celebrating the eventual disenfranchising of an entire race and culture of people, not to mention the near extinction of an entire species of animal (turkey), and I am so thakful every day, I don't need to indulge myself in gluttony and family dysfunction to prove it. But I will be hosting a special holiday podcast to mark the occasion later today. HAPPY THANKSGIVING , Y'ALL! The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:15:27 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/47/ I love all forms of divination and mystical art...today I delve deeper into astrology... My Sun Sign: Free Online Dating (http://www.lets101.com) My Rising Sign: Free Online Dating (http://www.lets101.com) My Moon Sign: <Free Online Dating (http://www.lets101.com) Anyone care to elaborate on what it all means? Please, if you are an astrologer or astrology enthusiast, leave the info in my comments and I will give you segment on my podcast! The City Witch Files - By The Light Of The Moon Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:27:58 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/45/ Your Birthday Star: Your birthday star is in the constellation Reticulum. It has the name ζ2 (Zeta2) Reticuli in Johann Bayer's Uranometria star catalog. It is called NS 0318-6230 A in the NStars (http://nstars.arc.nasa.gov/index.cfm) database. It has visual magnitude 5.24 meaning that you could just see this star with the naked eye under the best viewing conditions. It is marked in the center of this star chart, at celestial coordinates (J2000 equinox): Right ascension 3:18:12.8 Declinati -62:30: This star is 39.4 light years away, which means that the light we see from it today set off on its journey at about the same time that you were born. Come back in a month or two and your birthday star may change, as the light from more distant stars reaches Earth. Click here to find your birthday star (http://outreach.jach.hawaii.edu/birthstars/index.html) The City Witch Files - By The Light Of The Moon Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:02:20 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/44/ As heard on the latest episode of that amazing can't-miss-an-episode show, House (http://www.fox.com/house/) .... Dr. Wilson: He didn't tell you... well, it's his right, records were sealed. Personally, I think he was just tapping his foot and reaching for the toilet paper. Obviously, it was a witch hunt. Interviewer: You think they singled him out? Dr. Wilson: No, literally, a witch hunt. Dr. House is a practicing Wiccan. Beautiful religion, very caring... We are so mainstream, we got a positive mention on a prime-time show on Faux (Fox)...we're moving on up, y'all...moving on up....to a deluxe apartment...in the skkk---yyyy-yyyy.... The City Witch Files - Witchin\' In The Media Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:40:15 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/43/ I want to take a moment to thank all pagan veterans, old, new, from WWI to Iraq. I also want to thank Robeta Stewart, as a veteran of a war of another sort. She fought to ensure that we would all now have a headstome and plaque that would truly represent us, and enable all Americans to know that pagans are not only among them, but they serve, and some make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. I want to thank my wondeful husband, a proud lifelong Pagan, a staunch and committed pagan who spent six horrible years in active duty service for the Army and 15 months in the current Iraqi conflict. My husband is merely one of the faces of of today's pagan military. I wish to thank all of those, whatever faith, or non faith -- and there have been so many. So many Christians, Jews, Muslims, Pagan, Agnostics and Atheists. So many people of every color, sexual orientation, culture, faith, belief, and gender. So many who have answered the call of defense of their country. And, to them, it never mattered what their true identity. They all gathered and blended and buried and released those labels to add yet another: warrior. Be they soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines or Coast Guardsmen -- they secured our borders, offered aid to those in need, provided a fresh start for those who needed it. They defended us sight unseen, and filled the need for warriors, and elected to defend those of us who could not defend ourselves. I want to thank the National Guardsmen and Reservists who have been treated shamefully in this lateslt conflict. There answer to the call has cause most of them their livelihoods, their families, their sanity and, for so many -- their lives. And I honor those who fight the war within the war: those who fight the war for those who have fallen and are unable to any longer fight. Those who stand in Congrssional hearings, VA hearings and fight though miles and years of beauratic red tape to ensure that every person who has given the ultimate sacrifice is properly represented. I, too, am a Pagan veteran. I served in the Desert Storm conflict -- and I did while managing to be Black, female and pagan. But had I died in that conflict at that time, I would not have been properly represented during that time. Thanks to Roberta Stewart, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Stewart_(soldier)) Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary (http://www.circlesanctuary.org/) and so many others, so many others, it will no longer be a worry for those who come after me. Please, thank a Pagan soldier for their voluntary service. Thank a Christian soldier. Thank a Jewish, Muslim, Agnostic, or Atheist solider. More than likely, they are either now a war veteran, or will be very soon. No matter what your politics. ethics or beliefs -- thanks a member of the modern military today and any time you see one. We deserve it. The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:35:42 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/41/ What Kind of Empath Are You? (http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=50392N) created with QuizFarm.com (http://quizfarm.com) You scored as Healer You are a Healer Empath. You take in the energy of others and transmute it. You trigger transformation in others and free trapped energy. You are capable of great healing abilities. You walk between the worlds and bring waves of healing energy with your presence. (from The Book of Storms by Jad Alexander at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Empaths/) Healer 95% Judge 95% Traveler 90% Universal 85% Precog 70% Shaman 65% Fallen Angel 65% Artist 65% The City Witch Files - Witchin\' In The City Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/40/ My workmates gifted me with lucky bamboo, jewelry and a cake today. Good times. My group of Christian friends (yes, I have Christian friends that I hang with -- very cool people and just because our paths are different doesn't mean anything. I am mature and strong enough in my faith to rool with them and still be a wonderful witch. Hating Christians is NOT cool. I don't need to lift myself up by putting other down. Can't we all just get along?) These cool people bought me a BIKE. Pretty cute pink number so I can go on rides together. Neat! I cannot wait to try it, though I am sure it's been over twenty years since I last rode... All in all, 39 is starting out juuuuuuuuuuuuuuust fine.... The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/39/ Post to come...still out enjoying it The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:23:13 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/38/ This is my birthday weekend, as my birthday is November 4, 2007. I will be a GLORIOUS 39 years old! Today I: Went to Podcamp (http:www.podcampaz.org) Paid all my Bills Visited my fave witchy shops Alpha Book Store (http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_sh.html?a=usaz id=4564) , Fantasia (http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_sh.html?a=usaz id=5801) , and Northern Winds (http://thenorthernwinds.com/) I received from the Geek (aka husband) a new deck of Tarot cards (Hanson-Roberts), two different necklaces, a bouquet of flowers and some other great things Had dinner at R (http://www.rustlersrooste.com/)ustler's Rooste (http://www.rustlersrooste.com/) Had an impromptu dance with my husband to some kick-ass country music Drank copious amounts of brandy and wine And am now on my way out to a karaoke bar for more fun and merriment. And the coolest thing is... IT'S NOT EVEN MY OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY YET!!! Can't wait until tomorrow... The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:39:01 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/37/ I hope every one had a very blessed and happy Samhain. Mine was quiet, spent with those I love on this side of the veil, honoring those on the other side. My Great Geek (aka the hubby) and I also did some major divination for the upcoming year. All seemed well October 31, 2007 for Phoenix, AZ... But I speak too soon... Here in Phoenix, e got a 'special' visit from a 'witch' (term used VERY loosely) named 'Magickal Marrisa' (insert eyeroll and snort here) from Las Vegas (now I know why it is called Sin City -- because it is a sin and a shame that woman was released beyond the boundaries of her home) to... Come and put a 'good' CURSE on Maricopa County Sherriff, Joe Arapio (http://www.mcso.org/) !!!! (And now everyone say it with me...WTF?!??!). Old girl brought her 'voodoo doll' complete with pins and the whole bit... Now don't get me wrong -- it's not like ol' Crazy Joe (http://www.prisonplanet.com/archives/arpaio/index.htm) didn't have it coming...but did this nonsense require a press conference? And if you ever wonder why people still consider Pagans and Witches to be among the 'fringe contingent,' well, we can thank Marissa and her ilk. Thanks to them and the media attention they always seem to garner, we will always be considered 'just this side of crazy'... THANKS, Marissa! Please read the foolishness here (http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/1101witch1101.html) ...and again say it with me... WTF?!?!?! The City Witch Files - WTF? Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:00:08 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/33/ Courtesy of... The City Witch Files - The Working Witch Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:58:27 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/31/ Please meet the newest love of my life -- Pax Lucky (http://www.dogster.com/dogs/630812) . We adopted him from the Maricopa County Animal Control Care Center (http://www.maricopa.gov/pets/) , aka THA DOGG POUND. We are completely committed to rescuing as many animals as we are able to -- every animal who has ever lived with us has been rescued. He is a four-year-old Long-Haired Chihuahua/Mini Dachshund mix with a sweet temperment and even sweeter face. This is a wonderful picture that my husband snapped before he left for work one Saturday, as me and this sweetie were sleeping in: The City Witch Files - Magick in the Mundane Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:23:09 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/29/ I had the profound pleasure of attending my very first Pagan Pride Day here in Phoenix Sunday, October 7, 2007 -- and may I just say WAY TO GO, Phoenix Pagans!!! We had fabulous weather Sunday, and the PPD witnessed a great turnout. This was my first time really experiencing the pagan community here, and it exceeded my every expecctation. I have never been a part of a more diverse, open and welcoming pagan community. I even had the please of meeting one of my podcast listeners! How cool is that?!?!? Phoenix has truly the best Pagan community -- there were people of all sizes, colors, ages, paths and there was no drama, no weirdness, just good vibes and good times. I can't wait until next year! A couple of great pics here: Here are some pictures from the closing ritual: The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:53:25 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/28/ The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:01:39 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/27/ October ushers in some pretty big doings in the pagan community. Of course there is the most sacred of sabbats -- Samhain, and this is also the time of year when many people prepare for the Yule/Winter Solstice season as well. But for us witches of the female persuasion, it also brings the thoughts of health and well being, because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (http://www.nbcam.com/). In 2007, wew cases of breast cancer in the United states are estimated to be 178,480 (female); 2,030 (male). Of these an estimated 40,460 (female) and 450 (male) will die from the disease. (National Cancer Institute figures). With these frightening statistics, I would urge all ladies (and men as well) to be vigilant with monthly self-breast examinations, and to tell your doctor immediately if you notice anything out of the ordinary. From the National Breast cancer Awareness website: One of the earliest signs of breast cancer can be an abnormality that shows up on a mammogram before it can be felt. The most common signs of breast cancer are a lump in the breast; abnormal thickening of the breast; or a change in the shape or color of the breast. Finding a lump or change in your breast does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. Additional changes that may also be signs of breast cancer include: Any new, hard lump or thickening in any part of the breast Change in breast size or shape Dimpling or puckering of the skin Swelling, redness or warmth that does not go away Pain in one spot that does not vary with your monthly cycle Pulling in of the nipple Nipple discharge that starts suddenly and appears only in one breast An itchy, sore or scaling area on one nipple Mammography screening remains the best available method to detect breast cancer early. However, no medical test is always 100 percent accurate, and mammography is no exception. Research is under way to improve the technology to lead to better accuracy and to create new technologies. In 1992, the U.S. Congress passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act to ensure that mammography facilities throughout the country are of high quality and are reliable. To lawfully perform mammography, each facility must prominently display a certificate issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This certificate serves as evidence that the facility meets quality standards. It is important for women to practice the elements of good breast health. It is suggested women: Obtain regular mammography screening starting at the age of 40 Obtain annual clinical breast exams Perform monthly breast-self exams Obtain a risk assessment from a physician Even though I am a couple of years shy of 40 yet, I am still making an appointment for a mammogram this year...and I urge everyone else to do the same. Many thanks to the SexyWitchBlog (http://sexy-witch.blogspot.com/2007/05/jfurys-witches-2004-2005.html) for featuring the wonderful art of JFury @ deviantART (http://jfury.deviantart.com/) (who created the sexy witch image above). Be well everyone and blessings bright! The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:27:08 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/26/ Writer Girl (http://www.writer-girl.net/) The City Witch Files - Magick in the Mundane Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:31:46 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/24/ Tonight, we will be blessed by the appearance of the beautiful Harvest Moon and wirth it comes opportunity to celebrate the Esbat. Blessed Be! I really have so much to be thankful for and so much to still ahead of me that will require all my strength to complete and suceed. Coming back from a forced silence of six months is joyous! I have so much bottled up inside me that I have not had an outlet for -- no place to share dreams, spellwork, opinions, rants, rituals, information...no place to share the witch within. I have really missed the opportunity to podcast...seriously. The pagan community never stays quiet for long and there have been so many things I have wanted to speak about, comment on, and sound off about. am thankful I will now have the chance to continue to do so. You can hear my past podcasts by clicking the link in the main menu to the left of the page, and I will be creating a new show this weekend. I will also continue my work with creating my tradition, The Path of the Wise Ones, and am also working again on creating a school. I think before I was afraid -- afraid of putting myself out there, of any possible success, of trying to be all things to all people, and superwitch to myself. Luckily, we live and learn, and what matters most is, at the end of the day, you are giving back. The pagan community has given so much to me over these almost 22 years, and no matter what anyone says, I am going to give back in MY way. Blessed be y'all and Blessed Harvest moon to everyone! The City Witch Files - By The Light Of The Moon Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:30:44 +0100 http://city-witch.com/content/view/23/ I know it's belated but.... The City Witch Files - Celebrating Seasons Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:01:56 +0100