Witch School

Dr. Cyndi Brannen teaches and writes from the crossroads of personal development, spirituality and true magic, merging ancient wisdom with modern practices. She is the author of the bestselling Keeping Her Keys: An Introduction to Hekate’s Modern Witchcraft which has earned a nomination for a Bram Stoker aware in the best nonfiction book category. Named blogger of the year on Patheos Pagan, she writes one of their most popular columns, also called “Keeping Her Keys.”  Founder of Open Circle, she runs this soul school of true magic and fierce love with several hundred members. In this school, she teaches The Sacred Seven: The Journey From Healing To Wholeness and The Mystai: The Path of Hekatean Witchcraft.    She is also the author True Magic: Unleashing Your Inner Witch,based on the sacred seven principles of witchcraft, is a practical guide to better living through witchcraft.    Dr. Brannen describes herself as a seeker of the goddess within and the mysteries of the deeper world. She is deeply connected to the Witch Mother, Hekate. Her quest to understand both have led her through studies in comparative religion, mythology, gender analysis, and feminist scholarship. Along the way, shehas gained expertise in many areas of spirituality and witchcraft, including meditation, herbalism, energetic healing, shamanic techniques, tarot reading, and mediumship. She is a healer, medical intuitive and practicing witch.    Dr. Brannen holds an earned doctorate in applied social psychology. H Connect with Cyndi at keepingherkeys.com and opencircle.mn.co      

We discuss the Vision 2030 from the focus of general membership and education, along with a little Tarot. Part of a continued look at the future of the Pagan community

Ed speaks with Siren, David and Jamie about Magic, Millenials and their approach to communication. Jamie, David, and Siren are the creators of the YouTube channel Millennial Incantations, and various social media platforms by the same name. Their goal is to create safe spaces for all different kinds of people to learn about Wicca, Paganism, and Witchcraft, through the magick of humor and inclusion. Keeping things funny is always at the forefront of their process, especially when they can educate others while making fun of themselves. Jamie, David, and Siren are also committed to diversity. They believe in promoting an environment where people are welcome regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, body type, or religion.

Lady Stephanie and Ser Ed answer questions from the members during a recorded session at Sacred Sea Temple

Ed interviews Gregory Michael Brewer on the Ancient Magic of Trees, his latest book.  Gregory Brewer has practiced Wicca for more than twenty five years and previously served as a board member of the Pagan Pride Project Worldwide for seven years. He has taught workshops and facilitated rituals at Pagan Spirit Gathering, Chicago Pagan Pride Day and Central Illinois Pagan Pride Day. In addition, he has given lectures about Paganism at Heartland Community College and Illinois State University and is the founder of The Circle of the Spirit Tree study group/coven. Gregory is currently studying his Master’s degree in Spanish Literature and Culture at I.S.U. where he teaches basic Spanish skills.

Ed explores West Coast Culture with Melanie   Melanie Marquis is a lifelong practitioner of magick, the founder of United Witches global coven, and a local coordinator for the Pagan Pride Project. She's an award-winning author of several books including Carl Llewellyn Weschcke: Pioneer and Publisher of Body, Mind, and Spirit, A Witch's World of Magick, The Witch's Bag of Tricks, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Llewellyn's Little Book of Moon Spells, as well as the co-author of Witchy Mama (with Emily A. Francis), and the creator of the Modern Spellcaster's Tarot (illustrated by Scott Murphy), all from Llewellyn Worldwide. In addition to her books, Melanie offers tarot readings, handwriting analysis, witchcraft services, and customized classes in tarot and magick.  She is also the producer of the Mystical Minds convention. Contact Melanie at injoyart@yahoo.com or connect with her at facebook.com/MelanieMarquisauthor    

Ed will be discussing the upcoming Three Gates Gathering and Vision 2020. Let's enjoy our time and discuss many facets of the Pagan world. 

Looking at the future of the Correllian Tradition and the Pagan community at large, with a restrospective on what we have developed in the past four decades. 

Ed talks with Lawrence Lerner, a expert ofthe financial world, about creating healthy and successful financial strategies for our Pagan Community. This includes the Proposed Pagan Credit Union. Lawrence has  30+ years in business starting my career as a programmer launching a lot of every day technology. As a pioneer in Digital Payments with a history of success in innovation, both within large corporate and startup structures He worked hands-on with leading edge tech. During my career, he has worked across industries in multiple roles (executive, lead technologist, public board director) to enable digital transformation, scaling up businesses using edge technologies and processes creating $100Ms in new revenue.  Lawrence work with early stage companies in technology and have three venture capital fund investments (fourth company was sold in July 2019). He has work extensively with Washington business, legislators and regulators on interfaith relations and business.  This is his third year as president  of Pagan Pride in Western Washington state. He is a practicing Wiccan and Witch since the late 80’s, forming his first and only coven in my mid 20’s. He supports the Pagan Federal Credit Union project and work with Pagan leaders to help them get wider notoriety. Follow onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencelerner/ if you like.     

Ed talks with Sarah on how to prepare for your best year in 2020.

Elder Radio Presenter: Rev. Stephanie Neal Subject: A Yule Wish Music:  The Spirit of Yule by Celia

Elder Radio Subject: A wonderful discussion on varied ways to celebrate Yule. Presenter: M. Rev.Don Lewis

Join me on my next adventure:  Ed the Pagan Show: The Magic and Miracles Tour.  In my role as guide, I will take you into the Pagan and Witch world, and will bring you into the daily lives of our community. This will be your opportunity to be a part of amazing festivals and gatherings, of spectacular and unique events. The campaign link: https://igg.me/at/ETPshow  I love this community. I love everything that makes this community special, and I am infinitely curious about those things that bring our community together. I, Ed the Pagan, will dedicate the year 2020 to creating daily content from across all walks of life and making  it available to the community. I will be traveling around the country, maybe even around the world, filming everyone I meet. From this film I will create 10 episodes about the wildly varied and wonderful Witches and Pagans that allow me to share in their magical experiences.

Elder Radio Presented by Ser Ed Coreell Enjoy Ser Ed's take on the Yule season. Yule/Christmas can be tough. Here are ways to deal with them.   

In another great interview Ed the Pagan speaks with Lisa Cotton about festivals, her meeting with Byron Ballard, and her amazing flamework/glass blowing. a Unique voice of our community.