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pagan prisoners orgSupporting our brothers and sisters inside Pagan Pride and my latset sites www.aa-cover.com October 01 The Lucky Charms Religion TestHail, friends! Bothered by all the strange religions floating around out there? Not sure which path really leads to true enlightenment? Fretting over whether the Man, Woman, or Slug upstairs has some real estate in Heaven with your name on it? Or maybe you just can't figure out which Truth is for you? Well fret no more! We at the Pineal Research Laboratory have worked out a test just for you: The Lucky Charms Religion Test. Yes, now such puzzling questions about moral values and eternal damnation can be easily and quickly resolved, based on your own personality. The test is very simple. Simply choose one (1) of the following "Lucky Charms" bits found in Lucky Charms cereal. Choose the one, which appeals to you the most, your "favourite" if you like. Pink Hearts. Now, simply compare your selection to the chart below. Each religion has been scientifically selected and compared with known personality traits, color reaction responses, taste response, and curvilinear perception theory which correspond to the Lucky Charm that you have chosen. "Pink Hearts": The heart is the symbol of life and passion, and no one was more passionate than the Tlaloc Worshippers of the Ancient Aztecs. Tlaloc the rain god was merciless and cruel, and demanded that the hearts of his worshippers should be carved from their chest, else he would drown them in a flood or kill everything with drought. While not the most compassionate of deities, you at least knew exactly where He stood. Book a flight to Mexico, pay up your life insurance, and prepare to find Enlightenment through fear and death in the South American jungle. "Yellow Moons": The moon has been called many things through the years, but has always been a symbol of Hecate, the Greek Goddess of magic and witches, who still kicks around even today. Yes, Wicca is the path for you, my young seeker. I hope you like standing around in the woods wearing lots of black clothes and silver jewellery. It will help to be able to say really silly incantations with a straight face. Men: grow a goatee. Women: let your hair grow long. Pick a random Gaelic name for yourself out of a book, and Truth is just a prolonged trance while staring into a $20 quartz crystal away. "Orange Stars": You probably like pets, which is a good thing, because you'll want to join the Cult of the Dog Star. An ancient tradition, dating back to Egyptian and other African cultures, worship of the Dog Star, Sirius, has been around for forever. Even today, Sirius, or "Sigi Tolo" is worshipped by the Dogon people of Africa. And now, also by you. The appearance of the star in the heavens is said to portend floods, or thieves, or bad luck, or any sort of other evil omens. Better worship it to keep on its good side! Invest in a good telescope and get used to praying at night to your new celestial master. "Green Clovers": Congratulations! You're a Druid. Break out the Chap stick and get ready to kiss a lot of trees. The Druids, of course, are an ancient Celtic (pronounced 'KELL-tick') religion that used to hang out and dance around Stonehenge. And they do love nature. Boy do they ever. I hope you don't mind getting really friendly with your pets. And I hope you like sacrificing, too! Those Druids LOVE to sacrifice stuff. Food, drink, gold, animals, plants, people, you name it, they'll probably have a ritual where one is thrown on a stone slab and carved up so its entrails (if any) can be read. "Purple Horseshoes": Oh, wow. Really? You're one sick and twisted little pervert, you know that? Your best religious choice is the Cult of Aphrodite. Aphrodite, as you know, was the Greek goddess of love, and to be honest, she spent more time on her back than... well, than you will. Members of the Cult of Aphrodite meet regularly to don ceremonial leather vestments, perform various acts of worship (either for or to another Cult member), and shout out such incantations as "Oh, god(dess), yes!" (Assuming no religious ball gags are employed.) Pain and pleasure are two sides of the same coin, and you'll get to learn a lot about both. Bring your own lubricant. "Those little boring oat bits.": Christianity. Now wasn't that simple? Note well: These matches have been verified scientifically. Don't waste valuable spiritual salvation time by shopping around and trying to make up your own mind. We've done the hard part, the rest is up to you! Congratulations on the choice of your new religion! By the way, if you happened to choose "the milk," you might want to check out Discordianism. (k) Lord Falgan, FM, KSC, Pineal Research Lab, Novus Ordo Seclorum Erisium - Reprint what you like but credit me, eh? Pagan PridePagan Pride In darkness you paint us, but we will not hide. We’re the light of your country in which you abide, We’re fearless and strong, the protectors of your life hidden in shadows, we conquer all strife.
We come from the Old Ones, our lineage secure. We rise from the ashes, we always endure. It’s time you remembered that we were the first. We healed your sick, yet suffered your worst.
From time immemorial we’ woven our lore cunning folk, healers, benandanti – there’s more. We’re black and we’re white, we’re brown and we’re yellow. We’re women and children and mighty fine fellows.
We’re Her hidden children, the angles of light, our task is to teach and to help set things right. We conjure and cast, whisper and pray so you can enjoy your freedom each day.
We’ve long been you army, protecting your back when you are in trouble, in secret we act. The Mother is watching – She hasn’t missed much. She’s gathered Her magick and given the touch to Witches and Pagans and Druids and such!
The times are a’ changing and one thing is clear the Lord and the Lady have now reappeared. Two pillars, three points, four quarters extended five is the number of magickal blend. By moon and by sun, by earth and by the stars realise this day that the power is ours!
Pagan Pride – Live it, breathe it, and be it. Silver Raven wolf - The UBOS for the new generation Writing Your Own Spells & RitualsWhy should I learn to write my own spells when I could just use someone elses? Magick, as an occult science, is one of the most powerful methods of achieving a desired goal. However, in order for a spell to be successful, it must have individual meaning to the caster. This meaning can be achieved through other peoples pre-made spells, providing that the one who is to cast the spell understands the symbolism behind it. However, a much better way to go about achieving this understanding of the spell is to actually create ityourself. This why every person truly interested in magick should know howto make there own spells. So how do I go about making the spell? The first and most important thing to do when creating a new spell is to make sure that it will not cause any harm or interfere with anyone or anything's free will. Once you have determined that your magick is not harmful, the next thing to look at is wether or not the spell is really needed. Could you get the same effect from another course of actions? All right, I know what kind of spell I want, and that I can safely cast it, what now? This is where the real stuff begins. What you must do now is determine what kind of magick your spell will be. Magick is generally classified into two groups - folk magick, and deity magick. The main difference between the two is where you draw your power. So I've decided what type of magick to use, now what? Alright, my tools are gathered, now what? Now it is time to actually write the spell. There are a couple of important things to remember during this process. The first is to bear in mind what type of magick this is. If it is a folk spell, leave the gods out of it, there is no need to write in any mention of them. If it is a religious spell, then you can't forget to cast the circle and invoke the powers you wish to use. A well-written spell has several important elements. The first of these is to make any preparations necessary (i.e circle casting, offerings, carving and dressing of candles, etc.). The next element is invoking the powers (in Deity magick) or raising energy (in folk magick). Usually it is helpful for this part of the spell to rhyme, or at least have rhythm, especially in folk magick. The next important part of the spell is visualization. This is the part where the actual magick is sent out. Visualization, therefore, is a very important part of any spell. When you visualise, first "see" the energies that you have spreading toward their goal. This could be in the form of a coloured light shooting out from your hand and into the world. Or magickal smoke of greys, blues, oranges, reds, and greens flowing from the candle or incense you have just lit. What are some tips I can use to make this process eaisier? There are a couple of things you can do to make spell writing easier for your self. Sample Spell More sweet than brown sugar, Once the candle is charged, light it and visualise the result you want while staring into the candle's flames. Let the candle burn down, and once it has, know that the spell is complete. "Dana casts her spell, and prays to each night there after. Three days later, she meets the exact type of guy she was looking for. She gives thanks to the earth and to the gods for their assistance A Mirror of Magic MotivesDo you consider yourself a magician? What type? White? Black? Shades of Grey? For a quick reality check, complete this easy questionnaire and then decide for yourself. "Mirror, mirror on the wall reflect the Truth and show me all." Involution? <-------------- or --------------> Evolution? Instructions: For each item, circle the number from 1 to 5 that most accurately describes your thoughts, feelings, and actions now. Try to see yourself as you would actually appear to others. For best results, complete all items before reading any of the analysis or comparison comments. 1. I often feel sick. <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel healthy. 2. I usually feel impatient. <--1 2 3 4 5--> I usually feel serene. 3. My thoughts are confused. <--1 2 3 4 5--> My thoughts are clear. 4. My focus is on myself. <--1 2 3 4 5--> My focus is the group. 5. I often create conflict. <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often create harmony. 6. I often feel depleted <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel vital 7. I anger easily <--1 2 3 4 5--> I forgive easily 8. I am often led by desire <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am often led by will 9. I often criticize others <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often encourage others 10. I often create suffering <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often create healing 11. I often tell lies <--1 2 3 4 5--> I usually tell the truth 12. I am often vengeful <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am often forgiving 13. I am attracted to dark <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am attracted to light 14. I often act helpless <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often act helpful 15. I tend to restrict others <--1 2 3 4 5--> I tend to free others 16. I usually hoard <--1 2 3 4 5--> I usually share 17. I act cruelly <--1 2 3 4 5--> I act compassionately 18. I am more ignorant <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am more intelligent 19. I rarely feel grateful <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel grateful 20. I encourage separateness <--1 2 3 4 5--> I encourage unity 21. I am mostly harmful <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am mostly harmless 22. I often act irresponsibly <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often act responsibly 23. I am often taking <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am often giving 24. I often feel hateful <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel loving 25. I tend to tear down/destroy <--1 2 3 4 5--> I tend to create/build 26. I often act through might <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often act through right 27. I am usually greedy <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am usually generous 28. I usually feel spineless <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel courageous 29. I am mostly egotistical <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am mostly humble 30. I use nature <--1 2 3 4 5--> I cooperate with nature 31. I am mostly selfish <--1 2 3 4 5--> I am mostly selfless 32. I often act foolishly <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often act wisely 33. I often feel Soul-less <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel Soul-full 34. I often use <--1 2 3 4 5--> I'm often useful 35. I speak hurtful words <--1 2 3 4 5--> I speak healing words 36. I often feel full of fear <--1 2 3 4 5--> I often feel full of faith 37. I try to control others <--1 2 3 4 5--> I try to control myself 38. I excuse my vices <--1 2 3 4 5--> I master my vices 39. I have many prejudices <--1 2 3 4 5--> I have no prejudices 40. My rituals serve me <--1 2 3 4 5--> My rituals serve others 41. I rarely listen to my Heart <--1 2 3 4 5--> I listen to my Heart 42. I want power over others <--1 2 3 4 5--> I want power over me 43. I expect something for free <--1 2 3 4 5--> I do something for free 44. I focus on manifestation <--1 2 3 4 5--> I focus on consciousness 45. People are to be exploited <--1 2 3 4 5--> People are to serve 46. My will be done <--1 2 3 4 5--> Thy Will be done Analysis:1. First--add up the total score for all items. A. Total scores between 230 and about 165 strongly suggest motives, thoughts, and patterns of behavior that are expressing light and love and that are more altruistic than selfish--more service-oriented than self-centered. The higher the score, the clearer the tendency towards white magic. B. Scores between 161 and about 115 suggest thoughts, motives, and actions operating in the gray area that are neither clearly white nor black. The higher the score the clearer the tendency towards white magic. The lower the score the more leanings are toward the dark. Fence sitting is precarious! Be vigilant! C. Scores from about 110 down to 46 strongly suggest motives, thoughts, and patterns of behavior that are regressive, dark, and selfish distributing darkness, selfishness, and hate. The lower the score the clearer the leanings towards darkness--and away from the light. Great danger exists at this level of functioning! 2. Another method of scoring is to add up all the scores and then divide the total by 46. Scores of 3.6 to 5 = very unifying, loving tendencies, light/white Scores of 2.5 to 3.5 = fence sitting, gray area, neither dark nor white Scores of 1 to 2.4 = very separative, hateful tendencies dark/black Comparisons between White and Black MagiciansIt's been said once we become aware of some area of Truth, we become responsible for its use. Another way of stating this is, the greater the knowledge, the greater the penalty for abusing it--the sin excusable in the child, may be unforgivable in the adult. We will now present a summary of introductory-level comparisons between the white and black magician. These comparisons are based on materials quoted in the bibliography. White magicians serve others, black magicians serve themselves. The motto of a white magician could be "right makes might." The motto of the black magician could read "might makes right." The white magician tends to build, the black magician tends to destroy. White magicians seek to gain control over themselves, black magicians seek control over others. It is forbidden to interfere with the free will of another human being. White magicians use the forces of love, selfless sharing, service, unity, and synthesis. The black magician uses the forces of hate, greed, aggression, revenge, selfishness, and separatism. The white magician seeks attainment through growth while the black magician seeks attainment through force. While the white magician does something for nothing, the black magician wants something for nothing. White magicians consecrate their lives to study, meditation, and service. They mold themselves into the Plan that they may be of the greatest service to the greatest number. Black magicians prostitute the use of wisdom and its accompanying power to gratify personal ambition, desire and greed. While the white magician tries to prove self-worth through purity of living and sincerity of motive to be entrusted with power to serve, the black magician seeks to gain authority over spiritual powers through force instead of merit to manifest personal desire. The white magician prays humbly "thy will be done." The black magician shouts egotistically "my will be done!" The white magician has, as his or her motive, the benefit of the group, while the black magician works alone for his or her own selfish desires. The white magician works towards the evolution of consciousness for the good of all, the black magician works towards material manifestation for personal gain. Differences exist between the two paths both in motive and in method. The work of the white magician will include all that supports the expansion of consciousness, unity, synthesis, and goodwill. The brother or sister of the dark side recognizes no unity with their fellow human beings, they only see in them people to be exploited for the furtherance of their own ends. They respect no one and will use anyone to get their own way. They don't care about the suffering they may cause as they relentlessly pursue their ambitions and desires. Where desire runs rampant, a black magician is in the making! The acts of black magicians are motivated by intense selfishness and separateness. Instead of cooperating with the laws of nature, the black magician wants to use them to satisfy personal desire. The forces operating behind and through the black magician thrive on every thought, feeling, word and action of egotism, hate, bigotry, revenge, separatism, selfishness, cruelty, ugliness, and deceit. The forces operating above and through the white magician thrive on every thought, feeling, word and action of selflessness, love, goodwill, inclusiveness, forgiveness, oneness, service, compassion, beauty, and truth. Energy follows thought. We are responsible for the energies and forces we distribute in the world via our thoughts, feelings, words and actions. We can choose what types of energies we use and transmit. We hope this brief, introductory-level tool was helpful in the analysis of your motives for magical work. For additional information we highly recommend books by the authors Aivanhov, Bailey, and Saraydarian listed below. Select Bibliography: Aivanhov, O. (1989). The book of divine magic. France: Provesta. Bailey, A. (1951). Treatise on white magic. NY: Lucis Publishing Gray, W. (1970). Inner traditions of magic. NY: Samuel Weiser. Hall, M.P. (1978). Magic. CA: The Philosophical Research Society. Hartmann, F. (1971). Magic: white or black. CA: Newcastle Pub. Saraydarian, T. (1991). The flame of the heart. CA: T.S.G. Pub. Jurriaanse, A. (1978). Bridges. Cape, South Africa: Sun CentreNew SiteAs from to day the first of August the first dedicated site to pagan prisons and their families was launched. the pagan prisoners web site is not affiliated with any organisation but supports the pagan federation in it's good work with the pagan prison ministry.
This site is truly a magical experience it the idea of a ex con a visiting minister and the dream of the great Carrie du Fay the last Prison Ministry Manager and the Skill of the Pagan Minister of HMP Rye Hill. We hope that this site will not only help inmates have the freedom to practice their belief buy educating Prison Staff, probation, social worker, health care and every other agency that is attached to the prison service for so long many these professionals have associated paganism with the Christian ideology of evil i.e. Devil worship (and in some cases still do). We also want to educate other pagans that criminals can work with the goddess and the god, sometimes the goddess guides the hand to put you where you can learn and teach. We are a open site we expect that this site will not make some people happy that why we have a forum you can have your say. Come Visit and Join our forum at http://www.pagan-prisoners-website.org/
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