From the Edge of the Circle

Today's podshow is a discussion on spiritual trailblazing -- or as I have referred to it:  "how I got from over there to over here".  I discuss the path that brought me from my early life as a student in a Catholic boys' school through to where I am now in neo-Paganism.

The spoken word segment features a poem from my Lone Wolf series:  "Between the Past and Future".

Musical feature is "Raggle Taggle Gypsies" by Damh the Bard from his album "Herne's Apprentice".  Damh's music can be found at his website located at:  http://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ .

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Hope its been an excellent Samhain Eve for everyone!  Continuing with the two part talk on Samhain.  This time, I'm focusing on the concept of venerating those who have gone before us on this Path -- and not just those who have passed on.

Spoken word segment is my own poem "Lone Wolf:  High Above the Tree Line"

First music segment is "A Rabbit For Halloween" by Marc Gunn.  Marc's music can be found at http://www.marcgunn.com/.  The second music segment is "Night Dance" from Green Druid.  Their website is located at http://greendruid.party-films.com/.

Email:  elfster@gmail.com
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The first of two parts on Samhain.  In this episode, I discuss the idea of Samhain being a point of reflection on the past cycle of the Wheel, as well as a point for planning what is to take place going forward into the future.

Musical feature is Great Big Sea with "Rocks of Merasheen".  They can be found at http://www.greatbigsea.com/ .

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I discuss a bit about changing one's perspective before making decisions.  Music feature is Spiral Dance.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  FaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667

Dreams are just odd things -- can you pedict the future from them?  Can you draw any heavy meaning from the symbolism within them?  I explore these aspects of dreams, and you get to find out why the show has such a strange title for this episode.  Music is from The Killdares:  www.killdares.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Keeping your word...to yourself, to your Tradition, to others....this is my take on doing just that.  Oaths, resolutions...how can you deal with it?  Its ultimately up to you, but I have a few thoughts on it.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com   Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667

Magick is a topic that is constantly referenced and talked about within the Pagan community, but rarely do we talk about the magickal aspects of working with food.  So, I decided to tackle the topic.  I talk about my hot sauce recipe, which I also use as a base for my chili.  Musical feature is the magnificent Wendy Rule!  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/From-the-Edge-of-the-Circle/116817775667

CONTENT WARNING:  I utilize some extreme language as examples in this show.  Not advised for young ears.  Per a listener request, I talk about magickal names, the power of words, and the altered state that individuals can achieve through such tools.  Musical feature is Spiral Dance.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

In this episode, I look into relocating one's balance after a catastrophic event in one's life.  This was inspired from an Email I received from Sparrow (ND), who asked this particular question.  Music feature is Damh the Bard.  My email is : elfster@gmail.com

Per a listener Email, I tackle the concept of Right- and Left-Wing politics in Paganism...as well as a rant-y perspective on underage students.  Music is "Everybody Loves a New Beginning" from The Killdares (http://www.killdares.com/).  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A topic straight from the listener mailbag -- where do Pagan books belong on the shelf?  New Age?  Religion?  Or does it really matter?  I provide my take on the issue.  Also an update on how things are going for me around here.  Wendy Rule is the musical feature for the show.  elfster@gmail.com

Ever thought of yourself as a hurdle to your everyday life?  What about in your spiritual life?  I explore this concept in the podcast, along with a few techniques that I use to get out of my own way.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Music is "Pagan Girl" by Emerald Rose.

Some thoughts on my own crisis of "faith" as well as recollections of a quiet Beltane, thanks to a recent Email from a listener.  Featured music is from Deyo, who can be found at the podsafemusic.com website.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

My musings on the warrior's path.  Music is "Peace Now" by Gaia Consort.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Some of my thoughts (yes even political points of view) on the recent Tea Party events throughout the United States and how this could be applied to the Pagan community.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

This is a re-mix of the original show that was done in an mp4 format.  There were a few sound issues, which I didn't qc the program for.  So I remixed into this mp3 format.  The show topic is on Renaissance Faires and the fact that Pagans are so attracted to the thematic format.  I also discuss why I don't do politics.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  Thanks to VG Lovecraft for pointing out the sound quality issues!

Hi ya'll.  VG Lovecraft pointed out that the show had a ton of sound issues in the mp4 format.  So I removed that file and am currently recompiling into an mp3 format from the original mix.  Sorry about the quality in the mp4 format.  Obviously...that's not quite ready for primetime as I thought it was.  I should have the remixed mp3 format up in about 30 minutes.  Again, my apologies for not qc-ing the show better on that mix.

Last of the series on Pagan community...the attempt is to define what community is in relation to the needs of the Pagan practitioners out there.  Music is "Friday Night" by The Darkness from their album "Permission to Land"  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

So what's the big hurdle?  Why is Community so hard for Pagans to achieve?  We continue the discussion on Pagan Community.  Nest show topic is a definition of Community.  How do you define it for yourself?  What exactly are you wanting to get from it?  Music is "Pipes for Pan" by Damh the Bard.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Welcome to the new year!  Let's take up the original discussion of the Pagan community that we started back in Jan of 2006.  How does one become a part of the community?  Can it be defined?  Take a step with me onto the Path of this discussion -- let's explore this concept in a little more depth.  Music is from Wendy Rule's album "World Between the Worlds"...  Email: elfster@gmail.com  Blog site:  edgeofcircle.blogspot.com

A little of an introspective, as I look back at where I have come from.  Also, a rant/comment on volunteering during the holiday season.  Music is "Walk on the Moon" from Great Big Sea.  Also huge kudos to Hedon's Dog for the excellent work he's done on categorizing all the podcasts for this and other shows at http://paganpodcastindex.wordpress.com/ !!!  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A discussion of Good, Evil and Intent.  Music from In This Moment and Cruachan.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

How does one handle a relationship with a non-Pagan?  Especially one who doesn't like the idea of Paganism??  Excellent listener responses in today's show.  I also toss out my last political commentary on the US election.  Music is "Pagan Girl" by Emerald Rose.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Just a quick Tweener show. Wanted to answer Shadowalker's question on how to deal with evangelizing in the workplace. "Singing to the Bones" by Wendy Rule is the closing music for the show. Email: elfster@gmail.com Happy Hollow Weenie! (mis-spelling intentional!)

Latest Open Swim podcast, topics range from older shows to the current political issues. New topics of "How to handle evenagelizing Christians in the workplace" and "what do you do for Samhain?" are slated for the November 1st show. Music is from The Killdares: www.killdares.com. Buy their music, they are AWESOME!!

Quick tweener show for ya'll.  I talk a bit about my forays into walking and expound a bit on how it has become a rite of sorts for my daily Path.  I also talk a bit about Bill Maher's upcoming movie "Religulous" and spare a few thoughts for what I think the movie will actually be.  I close the show with "Rememberance" by Chalice and Blade from their 'Wild Hunt" album.

Some excellent Email responses from listeners on the topic of politics.  I have a few more things to say about the sorry-ass 1st Presidential "debate" as well.  Open Swim is the next listener response topic -- any topic you want - respond before October 10th.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  I close the show with "The Old Ones" by Gaia Consort from their Gaia Circles album.

I talk about Republican VP candidate, Governor Palin, her ties to the New Apostolic Reformation movement and how this affected my own choice in voting.  The ties between Palin and the NAR first came to my attention through the Wild Hunt blog, which can be found at http://www.wildhunt.org/blog.html.  Ending music is "Pagan Soldier" from the Dragon Ritual Drummers http://dragonritualdrummers.com

Together, we tackle some of the basic aspects of initiation on a requested question from Bernadette.  Major hellos to all the listeners and fellow podcasters – especially to Fortuna and Fluffy at Catnip Brew (meow!), Tegan at Moonshine podcast, and Fox and Arrowind with the Pagan Parents’ on the Edge (LOVE that podcast name!).
Catnip Brew:  http://www.catnipbrew.com
Moonshine:  http://moon-shine.org/wordpress/
Pagan Parents on the Edge:  http://paganparentsote.podbean.com/
Music is “Sweet Emptiness” from Gaian Consort’s “Gaia Circles” album.  http://www.gaiaconsort.com/

Reminders:
DFW Pagan pride Day is September 13th.  http://ntxppd.org/
DFW Witches Ball will be held November 8th at 8PM this year at 2607 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 200 at Shady Trail Dallas, TX 75229. Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase them online through PayPal at tickets@witchesball.org $25 for singles or $40 for couples. If you have any questions or would like to help in any way, email RavenMae at magick@witchesball.org

Check out the following blogs:
LitheWolf’s The Broom Closet podcast blog site  http://thebroomclosetshow.blogspot.com
Celestite’s A Pagan Tapestry blog at http://apagantapestry.blogspot.com

A wide variety of topics that I tackle in short bursts -- thus the "Open Swim" notation.  Show closes with Neko Case's "Hold On, Hold On" From her album "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood".  News about an upcoming Neko Case concert here in Dallas, the North Texas Pagan Pride Day, and CMA Samhain.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Glad to be back in the podcast saddle!  I tackle a question posed by Bernadette about elitism within the Pagan Community.  Next show will be 7/26 with an open forum for the listeners.  Whatever you want to ask...I'll tackle as many questions as I can in the show.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A quick audio note to let ya'll know I'm still alive, as well as a tremendous thanks to Darkly Fey for taking on one of the show's listener questions on her own show "The Dark Side of Fey".  A new episode for this show will be out towards the end of July, once I finish up my last intro class on my doctorate program.

hey ya'll.  I apologize for not having a podcast out over the last few weeks.  Blame it on my poor time management and assesment skills.  I'm a bit overloaded with the assignment schedule for my first class in my Doctoral program.  The schedule called for eight papers and two tests over thrity days.  So, here I am with nine days left in class, three papers and one exam left to finish.  Couple that with a busy work schedule, and my time is really crunched right now.  The next two classes (also both thirty days in length) promise to have just as hectic a schedule.  After that, my classes become ninety days in length, and things should return back to normal.  So my apologies for not having anything out -- and I will most likely have very little time to get anything out during the next two months.  Sorry to say, but my class work comes first...

In the meantime, please remember that there are a lot of other great podcasts out there that continue to put out excellent shows:  The Secrets in Plain Sight!, The Wigglian Way, The Broom Closet, A Pagan Heart in Maine, Pagan Living, Geek Witch, The Modern Musings of a Cultured Barbarian, Mid-Michigan Pagan Podcast, and several others.

Hope ya'll will still be here when I get back!

Hugs,

TommyElf

Some thoughts on writing public rituals with some discussion on etiquette by both the host/hostess and attendee for public rituals.  Music is "Fire in the Head" by Emerald Rose.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

Continuation of the Tweener series on my moon rituals with the Full Moons.  Musical features from Gaia Consort and Nexo Case.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/tommyelf  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

Listener responses, along with my take on what constitutes a Book of Shadows.  Musical feature is Blackmore's Night.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

The beginning of a series of episodes on moon rituals in my own personal practice.  This show serves only as an introduction to the concepts that I will be setting forth in future "tweener" episodes.  Music is by Neko Case (www.nekocase.com).  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

My take on why mythic story-tellers are an important part of Mystery Traditions.  Musical feature from The Nightwatchman -- you can find his work at www.amazon.com.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

In today's tweener episode, I discuss the methodology that I use for choosing a group or coven that is right for me.  Wendy Rule's "Beltaine" and the Dragon Ritual Drummers' "Brazil" are the musical features for the show.  Email:  Elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo:  TommyElf22

For this week's topic, I make way for a ton of listener responses to the question of what is the "dark" side of Paganism, along with my own personal take on the subject.  There's a bit of a "technical difficulty" in the show -- but in true spirit, we "wiggle" on through it.  Music is "The Killing Moon" from Wendy Rule.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22

The newest promo for the show!  Website:  http://edgeofcircle/libsyn.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Today's topic delves into my own personal Morning Ritual and why I have added elements of Wiccan traditions of my past to it.  Music feature is "Twilight Calling" by Gaia Consort.  Their music can be found at http://gaiaconsort.com/lyrics.html and can be ordered at http://www.gaiaconsort.com/order.html.  Next show's topic is the Darker Side of Paganism.  Responses need to be in to me via Email at elfster@gmail.com by March 22nd for inclusion in the show.  Thanks for downloading the show!  Have a good week!  --TommyElf

Today's topic relates to some of my core beliefs about the world around me.  Musical feature is from Parnassus, their music can be found at www.chaliceandblade.com .  Plus my tribute to Gary Gygax.  My apologies on the sound quality -- I'll get it right next time.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A bit of a continuation from the previous podcast.  More focus on Pagan community this time.  Next topic is some research I've done on Animism, Anthropomorphism and Shinto Kami spirits.  Chime in if you would like on this topic before March 9th to be included in the show.  Musical feature is Leproconundrum and Queen of Argyll by The Killdares.

The Killdares:  www.killdares.com

Email:  elfster@gmail.com
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What do you want from your Pagan Leadership is the show's topic.  Discussion on the basic needs from a leader in the Community.  Also, my editorial on Online etiquette and freedom of speech.  Musical feature is Eloy.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle  Covenspace:  http://tommyelf.covenspace.com

We revisit a previous topic per the suggestion of Elizabeh from an Email on the Covenspace page.  Next show topic is "What do you want from your Pagan Leadership?" with a deadline of Feb10 for inclusion into the next show.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle  Covenspace:  http://tommyelf.covenspace.com

Episode 2008-01:  First show for 2008!  Our topic was suggested by Shrike, which was "How do you integrate your modern life into your old world belief system?"  Music is "Gasoline" and "Twirling Towards Freedom" from Enter The Haggis (www.enterthehaggis.com).  New segment is my editorial on the news of the day.  Next show topic is "What do you believe is spellwork and magic?", which is a revisit of a topic from a previous show, as suggested by elizabeh.  Topic deadline for the show is 1/27.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle  Covenspace:  http://tommyelf.covenspace.com

Well, we made it to the 50th podcast episode!  Some thoughts on music, what I listen to and why.  A segment on Yule and the thanks I have for the past year.  Music from Sound of a Revolution:  "Never Think Twice" and "The Only One".  Next show's topic:  "How do you integrate your beliefs with today's Modern World?" with show deadline of January 14, 2008.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle

This show, I talk about oaths, how intent when making an oath really rules the day, and my thoughts on how the Oath of Enlistment still applies to me.  Also, I start the show with my tribute to John Lennon, Kevin DuBrow and Randy Rhoads.  I also have a political rant concerning the funding for US troops located overseas.  Next show's topic is "What music type or music artist inspires you to be "you"?" -- with responses for the show due by December 23rd for inclusion in that show.  Website:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

The newest podcast will be delayed for a bit.  I've got some major distortion in the raw files I've recorded so far -- which make the podcast not a real joy to listen to.  So I've got to figure out why I'm getting so much distortion out of the sound board....and then re-record the entire episode.  Hopefully, I'll have something available by tomorrow (12/5).  My apologies for the tardiness....

Today's podcast explores the possibility of an over-emphasis of the feminine within Paganism.  Listener comments are explored in-depth on the topic.  Musical feature is "The Protection Chant" by Lisa Thiel.  Next show's topic is an exploration of the concept of oaths.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle

I utilize an excerpt from Margot Adler's book "Heretic's Heart" to provide a commentary on the Pagan community as a whole.  Next show's topic:  "Is the G-ddess/Feminine over-emphasized in Paganism?"  Deadline for your commentary for the next show is November 17th.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle

Yeah -- its late in coming out.  I tackle four topics on one show:  Generational Witchcraft, Conservative Paganism, Why I would not be a good leader for the Pagan Community, and Misdirected War Protests.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle

Featured question for the week was "What is neo-Paganism?"  My answer, plus a few other folks that wrote in their responses.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle

The topic comes from Jennifer, a listener who posed the question to me via Email.  I explore the topic from my point of view, as well as share the points of view of listeners who responded to the question.  Email: elfster@gmail.com   Gizmo: edgeofcircle   Yahoo IM: cf_elfster   Website: http://www.edgeofcircle.org  Libsyn Website: http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com   Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle

I explore another topic on working within your Pagan Community, plus I introduce a new feature to the podcast -- audience participation!  Email: elfster@gmail.com   Gizmo: edgeofcircle   Yahoo IM: cf_elfster   Website: http://www.edgeofcircle.org  Libsyn Website: http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com   Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle

This week, I change the format slightly.  A handful of announcements, as well as some listener feedback.  I tackle the topic of one's spiritual Path and the problematic approach of labeling that occurs in seeking a Path.  Website:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.msyapce.com/edgeofcircle

Show is back with new equipment added to hopefully make the sound better.  Topic is on the shunning of Christians by Pagans and of Pagans by Christians.  Not much of a topic, but more like a rant from yours truly.  I might expand this into a full-fledged topic at some time.  Musical feature is "Mushaboom" by Feist.  http://edgeofcircle.org  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle   Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Finally finished with my Masters degree!  w00t!  No musical feature for today's show -- just me rambling on about what has been going on -- as well as introducing the new Myspace page, the upcoming MeetUp group for the Denton, TX area and my upcoming plans for Blogathon 2007.  A very special shout-out to Bill over in Iraq, as well as some short discussion on Pagan Troop Support.  Glad to be back!

Another listener question, this one on psychic vampirism, gets answered from my perspective.  Musical feature is Faun from Germany.  Have a safe Memorial Day weekend!  Don't forget to support our Pagan troops overseas!  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org

A listener, Meaghan, posed the question to me "what does it mean to be a Pagan?"  I address my thoughts on the topic from my own perspective.  Also, I've got a little to say about the passing of Reverend Falwell.  Musical feature is Omnia's song "Teutates".  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org

Now that the quest of the Veterans' Pentacle issue is finished, where do we go from here?  There will be a wide range of opinions -- but mine is that we get more involved in our local Pagan communities, starting with the Pagan Pride Day events.  Musical feature is Green Druid with "Night Dance".  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org

Ever wonder why Pagans seem to dislike urban areas so much?  or does it just seem that way?  I offer my opinions/theory on the topic in this show.  Musical feature is Phish with their song "Down With Disease".  Lots of news items too!  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org

There is a growing need for teachers to explain etiquette for their students at public rituals.  I address this topic, as well as a few other mini-rants in today's show.  Musical artist is Pat Humphires and her song "Swimming to the Other Side."  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  www.edgeofcircle.org

Another rant on the Military Pagans.  This time I address not only supporting Pagan Troop Support in their efforts, but also how one's actions can have a ripple effect on Pagans overseas in their respective military communities.  Musical feature is Kim McLean's "Forever-Everyday".  Webpage:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Today, I'm focusing on the Pagan Troop Support organization and their fantastic cause.  I'm also focusing (sort of) on some random thoughts that have been on my mind recently.  Musical feature is "Pagan Soldier" by Dragon Ritual Drummers.  Website:  http://www.edgeofcircle.org  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Part three of my three part series on Amber K's book "True Magick".  Musical feature is "Protection Chant" by Lisa Thiel.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Part two of my three part series on Amber K's book "True Magick".  Musical featre is "Devil's Dance Floor" by Flogging Molly.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

This is the first podcast of the year!  Part One in a Three Part series on Amber K's book "True Magick".  Musical feature is "Shadow of the Moon" by Blackmore's Night.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.

My thoughts on the need for the "peace-makers" to step forward inside the Pagan community.  Musical feature is "Medusa's Coil" by Highlord.  elfster@gmail.com

My topic for this show deals with the focusing exercise known as "Grounding and Centering", including the technique that I use.  Musical Feature is "Midsummer Fires" by Blood Ruby.  There are also a metric ton of announcements.  :)  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

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My thoughts on Samhain, coupled with "Massacre/Lake Monster" by Dragon Ritual Drummers.

Talking about the purple ribbon campaign to show support for religious tolerance -- and how I would like to take this campaign a step further.  Musical feature is Tine Bealtaine from the neo-Celt band Omnia.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofthecircele  Gizmo account:  edgeofcircle

Today's topic is on getting back to the core roots of one's beliefs.  I examine the core roots of my own beliefs, and discuss them a bit more in-depth than I have previously.  Also, there is an update on the show's new technical modifications, including a Gizmo account where voicemails can be left.  GizmoID:  edgeofcircle  Website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooID:  tommyelf_edgeofcircle  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle

Part three of my three part series on Pagan Leadership, and Paga community.  Musical feature is The Iron Maidens, an all-female Iron Maiden tribute band.  Letters from readers, along with commentary from the Yahoo group.  website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle  Frappr map:  http://www.frappr.com/fromtheedgeofthecircle

Part two of a three part series.  I take a look at our Pagan community, how it serves the needs of the Pagan populace, and how we can help out.  Musical feature is a bootleg of "Cemetary Gates" by Pantera from a 1991 concert in Moscow.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo Group:  http://groups.yahho.com/group/edgeofcircle/  Frappr map:  http://www.frappr.com/fromtheedgeofthecircle

Part one of a three part series on Pagan Leadership, Pagan Community and the need for a stronger, more effective approach to both.  Musical feature for the show is the band Van Davis from New York, NY.  Their songs “Monster Patrol�? and “Chorale�? are in the podcast.  Email:  Elfster@gmail.com.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle. 

My opinion piece concerning the current issue of the Department of Veterans Affairs' denying a KIA Pagan Combat veteran's memorial marker to have a pentacle engraved on it.  *WARNING*  There is some strong Anglo-Saxon descriptives which I use in this program.  Please insure that your small children are not around to hear these descriptives in use.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle   Website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com   Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A listener submitted topic on how to relate one's Pagan beliefs to non-Pagans.  I discuss how I identify the types of individuals that I might be discussing my beliefs with and the approach that I might use to see how they would react to Pagan topics within a discussion format.  Musical feature is Katie Melua's "Halfway Up the Hindu Kush".  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle.  Website:  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com.

My take on the dynamics of writing groups rituals, as well as an explanation as to my point of view on group rituals as a whole.  Musical feature is "Starfire" from DragonForce.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  eGroup:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle

My thoughts on how to take one's first steps into the Pagan community at large.  Musical artist featured is country musician Jessica Harp.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com.  Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edgeofcircle

My thoughts on manipulating one's environment to insure a more conducive framework for working spells.  Musical feature is "Kiss Me Softly" by Wendy Rule.  Also some information on some changes to the podcast -- as well as introducing the Yahoo group for the podcast.

http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com -- website.  Comments and suggestions can be Emailed to me at edgeofcircle@gmail.com or elfster@gmail.com.

My thoughts on how in forgetting our mythology, that we are losing knowledge and processes that help us to survive our daily lives.  Musical feature is Liquid Blue from San Diego, California.

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My thoughts on Reincarnation and Past Lives and how it relates to the Pattern of Life.  Musical feature from Folk/Country artist Kim McLean.  http://edgeofcircle.libsyn.com -- website.  Comments and suggestions can be Emailed to me at edgeofcircle@gmail.com.

My thoughts on learning from typical book sources versus learning from other aspects of life, including Science Fiction/Fantasy novels and movies.  Featured musical artist is Little Green Men from Fort Worth, Texas.

09April2006 -- Today's topic centers around how I am trying to deal with my temper and anger issues in order to achieve a sense of Inner Balance.  Musical interludes are "Excape to Nowhere" and "Crying Angels" by Heaven's Fire from Oklahoma City, OK.  Also, more comments from listeners, include an interesting letter from a Christian listener; and event announcements for Betwixt and Between, MoveStudio, CMA, and Meetup.com.

My op-ed on why and how Pagans can get involved in their local and state government elections.  Musical feature is TNT's "Rain".

From the Edge of the Circle is back! After a week-long layoff, we're back with a new show with tips of revitalizing your ritual -- a user requested topic! Musical interlude is "Gates of Urizen" by Bruce Dickinson. More comments from listeners, and announcements for Betwixt and Between, MoveStudio, and Meetup.com.

My take on the current debate on "positive portrayals" of Pagans on reality TV shows. Musical feature is "Elf Call" by Steeleye Span.

A viewer requested topic on how to deal with Trolls within a Coven or Group. Musical feature is Jethro Tull's "Hunter Girl" from a 1985 concert, and a large number of announcements for Betwixt and Between, as well as MoveStudio.

Ritual tools are important to our visualization within a ritual. I talk about their significance and what to do when you don't have them handy. Celtic Stone's "Do You Love an Apple?" is the musical feature. Debut of the "Letters From You" segment.

Coming back to the topics of Community and Invidividual Participation. These are two topics that I believe are the strongest, most important issues facing our Pagan community today. Also, the music of Kenny Klein.

My thoughts on the Power of Words. Also, a few announcements of some changes for this podcast, and the songs "Artemis" and "Circe" from Wedny Rule.

I discuss how Life can be viewed within the context of a Ritual, how that plays into my own viewpoint, and I add a Lovecraft touch to the end of the show.

My thoughts on the importance of selecting a Coven based on the idea that Coven is Family.

My thoughts on the virtual Pagan community -- both past and present, plus Kiva's "Celtic Sunrise" as music for the day. A little bonus for those who have to endure my scratchy voice today.

I continue this week with some thoughts on Leadership within the Pagan community, along with a rant on individual participation within the Pagan community.

My introduction of this podcast, along with my thoughts on leadership and teaching within the Pagan community at large.