Temple of the Silver Oak
T.S.O. is a coven who's tradition is Green Witchcraft. We are based aprox. 35 minutes north of Adelaide, South Australia (Est. Beltane, 1995.)
The High Priestess is Lady Shadow Owl ( lady_shadow_owl@yahoo.com.au )
We are a teaching coven who mentor students free of charge (materials cost only) one to one and in small groups (membership to the T.S.O. can be achieved by mentoring) and also through our Outer Court circle.
We place a strong emphasis on commitment, honesty, loyalty and trust within the group as we strive toward the ideals of Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
The Green Witches of our temple work extensively with herbs for magical and/or medicinal purposes, lotions, potions, brews, charms, spells and magical crafts. We teach and learn about any topics related to herbs, such as healing, the Wise Woman Tradition, gardening, creating/growing a magical garden to using herbs as simples, sachets, amulets, incense, or scented and essential oils in practical and effective ways of magick as well as divination, energy work and all the usual rituals, studies and pursuits of witches.
Charity and Environment
Our Temple has a strong commitment to Gaia, the Earth Mother and all life upon her, therefore we are active in the areas of conservation, environmental healing and involve ourselves in fund raising for concerned and reputable charities.
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STREGA AUSTRALIS - The aims are twofold -
* to create a community group where we can have as many ppl playing whatever they can - a sort of pagan musical community! (this may in future split into smaller performance groups as desired)
* and a performance ROCK band that will consist of the usual sort of insturuments - drums, rhythm & lead guitar, bass guitar, perhaps keyboard & singer/s and perhaps some wind/brass etc. This group will play pagan, romantic, classic and "emo" styles of rock music etc.
We will also need photographers, artists, lyricists, and a good support base! (anyone like to start a Street Team website, contact me!)
In effect, we need ppl for publicity & promotions - incl. photographers and those willing to act as roadies, assist with the equipment side and get the word out etc
AND the creative team - those who are artists,crafts, musicians (not nec. rock!!!)etc
If you wish to try out for the band or volunteer your time and skills in any way, we thank you! Let us know what you do (what instrument) skill level, equipment etc - basically, anything you think will help!
when we get enough ppl registering interest, we will hold a meeting to discuss this project and work out details etc. The actual rock band will be the responsibility of Kas (oakmoon9, the bass guitarist) - but the community group & support crew will NEED TEAM LEADERS FOR THESE!!!
We hoppe to use the community group musicians and support crew as a resource for the actual band to draw on as needed too.
We will also need applications from those who are interested and to arrange auditions etc (SEE APPLICATION FORM IN FILES) (sigh, so much to do!)
Cheers and thanks!
What is a Green Witch?
*Green Witches are allied with the green growth of the Earth.
*A Green Witch's heart is as green as the heart of the Earth.
*A Green Witch weaves the ways of the green nations with the ways of humans.
*A Green Witch understands everyday magic.
*A Green Witch creates green magic: heals with common plants, simple ritual and compassionate care.
The ways of the Green Witch are individual and water like; each personal stream joining the one ocean of love.
A Green Witch is a woman of power,
whose religion is her life,
whose life is her art,
and whose art is the wise use of the green.
~Susun Weed
For more information about mentoring, courses, workshops, open rituals or Temple membership
Email: lady_shadow_owl@yahoo.com.au
Newsflash!!!!!
The Parapagan Network are considering hosting Full Moon Gatherings in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia - Two suggested venues (so far) are Fremont Park, Elizabeth and thew Olive Grove & would commence at aprox. 8pm.
The Gatherings will be mainly Wicca/Witchcraft oriented but we are flexible and open to inclusion of all pagan rituals/practices (within reason, lol!) We would dearly appreciate the feedback of this group to assess the practicality of this venture.
We would like to know if
a) any are interested in attending?
b) how often? (if it becomes a regular monthly gathering)
c) prefered location - Fremont Park, Olive Grove or other?
Perhaps those interested could email the Parapagan Network direct at parapagans@yahoo.com.au
Or join our yahoo group at http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/parapagan/
for more info.
Thanks!
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- Do you live in or near the northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia?
- Do you wish to meet and network with others of the pagan community?
- Do you enjoy a good laugh & chat with like minded individuals?
- Do you wish to learn, share and converse on pagan topics?
- To you wish to find a coven, teacher, study group or pagan friends etc?
- Do you have an open heart and mind with no hidden agenda?
For details email us at parapagans@yahoo.com.au
