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For thirty years, Panegyria has aimed at connecting the Pagan communities and individuals in the greater Seattle area. During the early 80’s the scene was filled with a disjointed community consisting of small groups, and scantily published newsletters. Pete “Pathfinder” Davis saw a need for a more comprehensive publication to showcase and bring together the voice of the Seattle-area Pagan community. On a warm, summer-like evening in 1983, the soon to be founders of Panegyria, Pete Pathfinder, Thia and Althea Whitebirch, stood on Lord Hill just outside of Monroe. As they stood in Thia’s backyard around a hand-dug well, they asked guidance from the Goddess on whether or not they should create a publication. When trying to bring together a community, it can sometimes backfire on you. They were concerned about just such a backlash. Pete, Thia and Althea came away with the feeling that creating the publication was what Goddess wanted. From that point of origin and into the present, Panegyria has succeeded in bring the the community together through news, voice and fellowship. “It wouldn’t have lasted as long as it has if it didn’t make a difference,” Pete says as he rests after a long career; looking back at the fruits of his journalistic labors. Panegyria gave those in the Northwestern United States a chance to feel like they were a part of a community. Their work was published, appreciated and respected. Other publications that did not have the resources to stay afloat found a new medium to continue having their voice heard. Many different newsletters found their lives extended through the pages of Panegyria. It also provided a means for people to learn about Wicca without having to search high and low for material – it was all in one convenient place. From these humble beginnings beneath the twilight of the Pacific Northwestern skies, a dream was formed around the ear of the Goddess. The prayers of our founders traveled through the blessed waters of the Mother, and delivered to her their sacred message: “By thy will so mote it be.” It is because of her answer that Panegyria has, for 30 years, continued to bring you articles of note, subjects of a sometimes controversial nature, rituals, event reviews, editorials, news of new groups forming, the passing of esteemed loved ones, graduation notices and everything in between to help seekers receive the sacred words the Goddess has laid out for them. It has been 30 years that Panegyria has continued to bring knowledge and togetherness to the Pagan community in the Pacific Northwest and abroad.
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Today Archpriest Dusty Dionne of Aquarian Tabernacle Church - ATC Intl. asks us to take a look at the Tik Tok hexxing of the Moon.
Lot to unpack in just those four statements, so I am going to NOT list the umpteen other diminutive statements that I have run across and work today with these.
Leadership Lessons - The Church Antagonist - If you run a church, or lead any group, you will eventually find an antagonist. Antagonist is defined as a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
The antagonist is the principal source of conflict for the protagonist. Often, the antagonist is a bad guy, a villain, but he doesn't necessarily have to be. He may just be someone who has a different agenda. Antagonists might be one person, a group, or even an animal.
In Paganism, having an antagonist as irritating as it might be, is a badge of honor amongst pagan leaders and means you've actually 'made it' as a leader. The saying "If you don't have 'haters' it means you're not doing anything important" holds true here as some humans become jealous of anyone that gets ahead on a project that they feel they themselves should have been successful at but weren't.
Antagonists aren't necessarily bad - in many stories, the protagonist would have never grown without the actions and the push of the antagonist. In cases of leadership, many people want the position for themselves, while others genuinely believe that they could do a better job or that they have an idea that will better help others. Those who want the leader's position will hope to derail the leader from success and elevate to the leader's level by drawing attention. Those who genuinely care will go out of their way to talk to you and help make changes for the better instead of derailing and rallying the entire community's focus.
If you encounter an antagonist, you might be embarrassed and feel like you have done something wrong or have something to hide. On the contrary reach out to the other leaders in your peers circle, they will congratulate you on making enough waves to get noticed and give you some helpful hints on how to remove these people from your circle.
Also, remember that all publicity helps you. The people that listen to the antagonist and agree with them, will get out of your way, and the people that don't, will be on board with your mission and calling.
Everyone has their own agenda. Different agendas aren't bad, they just aren't yours. Don't let someone derail your group, just because they have a different idea. They can go form their own group and serve people who want what they are offering. Don't worry about who they take with them. There's room for everyone that wants to serve and the vacancies will leave room for you to give attention to those who share your vision.
Groups that form solely out of spite for you do not have a mission statement that will last. But while they do last, they will be your best advertisement. People will listen to the drama, and go check you out. Some people will be swayed by the gossip and believe it, but the people that you want in your church will be repelled by it, and decide to investigate you. They might even join when they didn't plan to, because they want help defend against what they see as someone attacking the Goddess' work. Either way, as long as it's professional jealousy, you win.
Stick to doing your work. Don't let detractors derail you, unless they have a good point. Your critics might be right, and if they are listen and learn. But, if they are just mad at you because you didn't let them steal, cheat, gossip, derail, or otherwise stir up negativity, then just know, that's human nature and keep going.
And remember what Dusty says:
Black Lives Matter
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Ancient myths often persist because the archetypes within them represent the phases of our own lives. The myth of the abduction of Persephone by Hades shows us two stages of life through its dual protagonists—the child Kore (Persephone) and her mother Demeter. Both go through a traumatic event, bo...
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Laura shares her vision and the layers in the sigil to inspire and empower 2020
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The start of a new decade also marks a new era for the Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Canada (ATCC). Nearly three decades after its inception as a registered institution, ATCC is appointing a new Arch Priestess in April, 2020 at the annual Spring Mysteries Festival hosted by the ATC Mother Church. Hi...
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From the desk of Belladonna Laveau, answers about leadership.
Join Bella as she talks about her thoughts about leadership in life and Wicca.
Have you been wondering why Sickle is pulling elements from Mardi Gras this year? Well wonder no more, our resident librarian and research expert Esme Dutcher decided to do the reading for us to help us understand!
You’ll never go to the same Hekate’s Sickle Festival twice. Each year our autumn festival has a different theme, a different lesson. Each festival showcases a different face of Hekate. This year the focus is on the goddess Fortuna and the zodiac. Fortuna, herself a face of Hekate, in turn has ma...
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Lughnassdh (Loo-NA-sah), or Lammas is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere on August 1st when the Sun is 15 degrees into the Leo constellation. It is celebrated by European pagans and Wiccans and if research is accurate some Christians as well!
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Riley Sweeney give us a few reasons why volunteering at Spring Mysteries can be so much fun!
There you are, checking in for Spring Mysteries. You’ve got your bunk assignment, your badge and . . . what’s this? They want you to volunteer for a two-hour shift at some point during the weekend? You fold your arms, you already paid your registration, why are they asking for your labor as well...
Spring Mysteries Festival - ATC
Before proceeding with the Rituals at Spring Mysteries, one must cleanse themselves! But what does that entail? Esme Dutcher tells us!
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The ancient Greek Eleusinian Mysteries took place for more than a thousand years. The Aquarian Tabernacle Church has been continuing these Mysteries for the last 34 years in the form of the Spring Mysteries Festival (SMF).
Spring Mysteries has introduced new terminology this year, read and find out some of what you should expect to see this year!
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"Did they just call themselves a Poptart?"Epoptai, they may have said poptart, but they mean Epoptai. It is the word that is used to classify someone who is an
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Wiccan Churches Announce Introduction of Fifth Element
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“You should come see what we do,” this Archpriest “Pete” guy said to me.“ We work with Demeter and Persephone. I think you’ll like it.” So, here I stood on thi
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This is the very first year you can participate in and be a part of specific Temples of the Gods at Eleusis.
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Often the staff and cast of the Spring Mysteries Festival have spoken of the Third Degree Initiations. First Degree is attained your first year, going through
Is this your first year attending Spring Mysteries? Belladonna LaVeau gives us some information and tips on how to enter the shrines of the Gods reverently and prepared.
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Spring Mysteries is only two weeks away and there is so much for which to prepare. One of my favorite things to do at the Mysteries is attend the Temple Shrine
Dr. Mara Lynn Keller gives a beautiful history lesson on the Eleusinian Mysteries, which are still being continued today by the Aquarian Tabernacle Church.
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I have heard good reasons for Pagans wearing green on St. Patty's day, and I think everyone, Orange Irish or Green, should wear the color that speaks to them.T
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Wicca Appoints a New Arch Priest, Rev. Dusty Dionne
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church (ATC), an International Wiccan Church, is elevating a new Archpriest into its ranks after 5 years of being without one when the previous Archpriest passed away. Rt. Rev.
The Wild Hunt
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church - ATC Intl. will install a new Arch Priest at the forthcoming Spring Mysteries Festival. https://wildhunt.org/2019/03/aquarian-tabernacle-church-names-new-arch-priest.html
Lady Haight Ashton tells us of stories and traditions handed down by her ancestors to her - and is passing them on to you!
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Lady Haight Ashton speaks of her ancestral and family traditions, including stories of decorated eggs, sulkies, and more.
"She always thought it was a little odd that according to myth the gods decided to draw lots to see who would rule what. Why would they do that? Why wouldn’t they turn on each other? It seems that at least one ancient writer decided to answer that question."
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Lisa shivered as she thought of the word “death”. For her sake she hoped the curse wasn’t real or that there was peace between Olympian and mortal...
“When my graduation from Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary (WSTS) was fast approaching, I found myself experiencing mixed emotions. Don't get me wrong, I was over-the-moon excited to be graduating and earning my Bachelor's Degree in Wiccan Clergy/Ministry, but there was this strange sadness in me. I'm going to miss having classmates and teachers, and learning all the really amazing things in class.”
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"Each year at Imbolc, the ATC witches enchant their garden's seeds with goals that we want to accomplish for the year. Then we watch our garden magically grow the life we want, and feed us good food as well. The hard part is figuring out what you want." - Belladonna Laveau
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Each year at Imbolc, the ATC witches enchant their garden's seeds with goals that we want to accomplish for the year.
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Loki Ban Officially Rescinded
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The High Rede of The Troth in its fourth quarter 2018 Rede Meeting has officially rescinded the 2008 ban on the hailing of Loki at Troth-sponsored events.
Here's a great article about properly approaching Gods at SMF!
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So, you want to talk to the gods? As a religion of clergy, pagans have a direct connection to deity. We are free and able to do so as we wish...
New book release from author Nigel Pennick on runic lore.
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This is a guide to the Anglo-Saxon Futhark and how runes were used in Old England. An authority on ancient belief systems, traditions, runes, and geomancy,
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