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Archive for July, 2008
Fascinating new crop circle appears in Wiltshire
The unassuming county of Wiltshire in the West of England has been home to remarkable claims of alien visitation for decades, and more recently the hub of the crop circle phenomenon. A new circle that appeared there on June 1st has been causing excitement among devotees of the genre. Extensive mathematical and astronomical analysis, as [...]
Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Researchers say they’ve taken a significant stride forward in understanding how relaxation techniques such as meditation, prayer and yoga improve health: by changing patterns of gene activity that affect how the body responds to stress.
The changes were seen both in long-term practitioners and in newer recruits, the scientists said.
“It’s not all in your head,” said [...]
Wicca Magickal Beginnings
We’ve just recently spotted this book, which looks like a fascinating read…
Wicca Magickal Beginnings
A Study of the Possible Origins of the Rituals and Practices found in this modern tradition of pagan Witchcraft and Magick
By Sorita d’Este & David Rankine
PB, £14.99, 288pp, ISBN 1905297157
Publication date: 16 May 2008
The origins of the Wiccan Tradition have long been [...]
North Carolina in Satanic Worship prosecution?
Here we go again… The Charlotte Observer says:
Prosecutors have charged three people, including two ranking members of the Durham County Democratic Party, as part of an investigation into allegations of rape and kidnapping that prosecutors said involved satanic worship.
…Authorities have said little about the case outside of the information included in arrest warrants, which allege [...]
The Colours of Chaos
A day of seminars in London followed by an evening of rituals demonstrating Chaos Magick in action.
Saturday 6th September 2008
Day session 1100 - 1800
Evening session 1900 - 2200
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
(nearest tube: Holborn)
Tickets £23 daytime, £10 evening, £30 day + eve
Enquiries - info@coloursofchaos.net
Problems at Falcon Press?
Since the recent death of Dr. Chris Hyatt there appears to be some confusion going on over his legacy. Now the Original Falcon Press has been set up by Nick Tharcher & Linda Miller.
Linda and Nick are well-qualified to do so. They participated and assisted in the creation of “Falcon Press” with Alan and a [...]
Study shows “Spiritual” effects of mushrooms last a year
Reuters is reporting that the “spiritual” effects of psilocybin from sacred mushrooms last for more than a year and may offer a way to help patients with fatal diseases or addictions.
Roland Griffiths of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore says:
“This gives credence to the claims that the mystical-type experiences some people have during hallucinogen sessions may [...]
