Buzz Coil: July-August 2017

Here are some recent posts from blogs on our blogroll (please note, we don't knowingly list posts in Buzz Coil that have been published previously by the blogger elsewhere or on the same blog):

Women & Mythology: This blog’s Aug. 19 post announces “2018 ASWM Conference and Call for Proposals.” Deadline for proposals is Oct. 15 for the conference being held in Las Vegas March 16-17. A link to info on proposal guidelines is included.

 Annelinde’s World: Annelinde Metzner’s July 29 post is her poem (with 2 illustrations), “The Magic Pouch.” The poem is scheduled to appear in the 2018 We’Moon Datebook. It begins:

“I have released my magic pouch.
Fathom this – the miracle sac nestled in my abdomen
where spirits come to Earth and find their destiny.”
Metzner's July 22 post, “Magdala Tower, is addressed to Mary Magdalene and posted on her feast day. With 5 illustrations.

HecateDemeter: Blogger Hecate’s Aug. 22 post, “This is a Prayer to the Erinyes; This Is a Prayer for the Resistance,” is written in support of anti-fascists et al., and as a response to the death of Heather Heyer. Her Aug. 20 post continues her series, “The Magical Battle for America,” with a response to Stephen Bannon’s exit from the White House and a meditation involving wands and “your landbase.” Hecate posted other posts in this intriguing series on Aug. 13, Aug. 6, July 30, July 23, July 17, July 8, and July 1.

Works of Literata: In an Aug, 21 post, "Magic for the eclipse," blogger Literata shares the advice she has received through working with the total solar eclipse.

My Village Witch: Byron Ballard’s Aug. 1 post, “Setting of the Sun—a Harvest Lament,” explains the difference between the harvest holidays, Lughnasadh and Lammas, and discusses the opinions among Pagans about this first Harvest Holiday. Includes ritual material.

Pagaian Cosmology: In a July 22 post, “Imbolc/Lammas at Earth Gaia, August 2017,” Glenys D. Livingstone compares the celebration of Imbolc (“Early Spring”) in Australia, where she lives, with Lammas (“Late Summer”) in the Northern Hemisphere.

Broomstick Chronicles: On Aug. 22, in a post titled, "AAR 2016," Aline O’Brien (aka Macha NightMare) publishes a long post about the syncretism of various religious and spiritual paths within Paganism. With several illustrations, including a copy of a painting of a well-known actress by a well-known pop artist. Published simultaneously on COG Interfaith Reports.

Because of the large number and variety of bloggers and posts on these blogs, we are now suggesting that you visit them and select the posts that interest you most.

Feminism and Religion: Many bloggers from many different religions and paths.

Pagan Square: This blog of many mostly-Pagan paths is sponsored by BBI Media and includes SageWoman blog posts

The Motherhouse of the Goddess: Blog affiliated with Motherhouse Podcasts and Mystery School.

The Wild Hunt: Pagan, news-oriented blog that has grown from single blogger to many bloggers.