Australian Organisations - Groups


Casting the Witch's Circle A practical introduction to contemporary witchcraft view new dates (Sydney) Darwing Down the Moon A one-day workshop and ritual intensive covering basic Circle ritual followed by a Full Moon esbat Anatomy of a Witches' Coven Taking group ritual work to the next level– developing the synergy of Coven ritual view new dates (Sydney) Learn Witchcraft Witch's Library Curiosity before knowledge. Egroups Australian on-line communities Organisations > Australian Groups and Covens Workshops Events Australian social meetings, festivals and workshops Shopping A selection of recommended Australian stores Media + Musick Australian Media + Musicians + Artists + Radio + Publications Web sites Useful Australian web sites International < BACK	WITCHESWORKSHOP SPONSOR DARK CIRCLE Sydney The principal sponsor of the WitchesWorkshop. The Circle manifests mainly as a teaching Coven via such workshops as Drawing Down the Moon, Casting the Witch's Circle, the NOX meditation rite and Anatomy of the Witches' Coven workshop. These are taught by principally by Tim Hartridge with the support of other Coven members. GENERAL PAGAN ORGANISATIONS On-line resources for Aussie Pagans Pagan Alliance of South Australia Although technically just one of the national bodies of the Pagan Alliance it is by far the best organised. They provide a wonderful networking and information base. Their newsletter "Silver Wheel" is great and available on-line! Just click the above link and select to open a PDF file of the current or past issues. Editional note: Nobody does it as well as the South Australians! Thank you, its pleasure to know you guys. - Tim. Spheres of Light NSW An association of individuals from a variety of Pagan paths who meet at various locations in Sydney, Illawarra and surrounding regions to celebrate and connect with the cycles of the Earth through Lunar and Solar gatherings. We maintain a strong emphasis on teaching and training and in addition to our Full Moon and Dark Moon circles, we hold highly interactive classes and workshops. We also hold informal meditation groups in various parks and places of natural beauty. Contact: Janine on 0408 025 268 Temple of the Dark Moon Adelaide, South Australia The Temple of the Dark Moon is an active progressive Alexandrian-based coven located just north of Adelaide's CBD in South Australia. We follow the degree system of an Alexandrian coven as well as the other ethics central to traditional Wicca. We also include other spiritual and magickal practices within our workings in order to assist the spiritual growth of each member. More information about who we are, as well as the Alexandrian Wiccan tradition, can be found here. You may also like to download a copy of our free newsletter, "Isis Moon", which is produced around the Greater Sabbats. Contact Frances The Circle of Oak and Mistletoe Adelaide, South Australia The Circle of Oak and Mistletoe is a teaching coven in the tradition of Universal Eclectic Wicca (UEW). Oak and Mistletoe has a well developed, free teaching program for those new to Wicca and for those who want to refresh their skills and knowledge. Our Outer Court program runs over eight months and during that time you'll learn about the basics of Wicca and Witchcraft, the practices, Wiccan tools, magick and the rituals of full moons and the Wheel of the Year. You'll also be invited to attend some of the coven's rituals as part of your carefully designed training. At the end of the program you'll have everything you need to move forward into the world of Wicca and Witchcraft. Contact Amethyst Beginner Witchcraft – Learn Witchcraft Beginner Witchcraft refers to the knowledge that aspiring witches learn and understand to gain an insight into the basics and fundamentals of the religion and practice of witchcraft. Read more for information on how you can get started in learning Witchcraft. Stella Australis NSW A resource site for those interested in Australian Paganism. On this site you will find links to Australian Pagan sites, as well as information on how Australian Pagans are portrayed in the Media, there is also a page listing Pagan Events in Australia and a comprehensive listing of religious rights information as it affects Pagans in Australia with a specific section on the recently introduced knife laws in NSW. Newcastle Pagan Forest NSW This is a site dedicated to people in the Hunter area, The whole idea of this is to have a place that people in the Newcastle area can go to find other Newcastle people with the same spiritual interests. Sutherland Shire Pagans NSW A growing community based in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney. Its well organised with lots of links to browse. "The eGroup was established in February 2004 and has grown into a friendly tribe of kindred spirits who enjoy lively online discussions as well as regular meetings in local cafes and occasional gatherings in parks by the beach. We welcome people from all paths, and offer a warm and supportive atmosphere for discussions on all things pagan - networking and info on pagan events, general sharing of ideas and information - and of course, friendship.. Contact: OwlStorm Eastern Sydney Pagans A very new networking body for people living the 'eastside' of the Bridge. Its a resource for the local community - there's a guestbook, chatroom, calendar, messageboard and classifeids are all uploaded along with the main page. Contact: Jessica Student Witch An intriguing site with a particular focus on the dream body as means of learning. This short 12 page tutorial shows you in both a practical and pragmatic fashion how to achieve the manoeuvre accessing the dream body. Western Australia Pagan Network Providing information to people who are seeking others or groups/covens or even just events that are happening within the WA Pagan community. It is about networking people who are isolated either by their beliefs or even their physical distance to others of like mind. If you generally consider yourself a Pagan welcome aboard. Contact: John. Australian College of Druidry The College is a not for profit organisation. Our aim is to create a balanced, mystical & esoteric educational program, based on Celtic spirituality, utilising knowledge and teachings gleaned from Our Celtic ancestors, modern Druidry & Celtic shamanic practices. The ACOD offer practical workshops in Celtic shamanism and Druidic practice, Correspondence courses, Educational booklets, Regular Grove meetings, and a Celtic meditation group, informative talks and seminars. Pagan Activism A resource for activist pagans world wide where hopefully you'll be able to find a group that is close to you or that has a similar campaign interest to yours. Also listed are pagan and magickal activist events. Western Australia Pagan Network Networking Pagan in WA and part of the Pagan Alliance providing links for people in this region. Magick - much more than just an egroup. A Community for Australian Pagans and their friends, news, articles, forums, pagan radio, links. PANInc · Pagan Awareness Network Inc Australia Sydney + National PAN is run as a non profit educational organisation. A proactive educational association dedicated to correcting misinformation about Pagans, educating public acceptance of Paganism. Supporter of many pagan events. Pagan Alliance + Pagan Federation National A national Pagan Alliance was founded in 1991 to provide a networking and information service to Pagans within Australia. Various local bodies help run events and general information. Church of All Worlds National A national Pagan organisation manifest principally through events such as Sacred Connections and the Pagan Summer Gathering. Liafail - United Pagans on the Gold Coast Conducts monthly eclectic gatherings and promotes Pagan community. Pagan Pride Queeensland Supports an annual coming out day for Pagans to help raise public awareness and foster a positive public image. Pagan Ministries National In development - Pagan Ministries is not an official body speaking for the Pagan Community. A non-profit organization with the aim of helping those who we can within community. We are attempting to create something which some may see as being of value. The use of the word Ministries is derived from the word Ministry which means among other things 'To Aid', 'Assist', 'Help', 'Succor", "Support'. ABORIGINAL CULTURE Message Stick The Message Stick is a half hour TV program about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles, culture and issues. It features profile stories, interviews, video clips, short films and cooking segments and provides a slot where special half hour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander documentaries can be shown. It allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to tell their stories in their own way. UNIVERSITY PAGAN GROUPS Flinders University Pagan Association South Australia The support network and representative body for pagans who study at the Macquarie University Pagans Sydney Providing an opportunity for Pagans on campus to meet like-minded people in an informal environment. Monash University Pagans Melbourne Exploring Alternative Spiritualities - provides students with the techniques and ideas that will allow them to find their own truth. COVENS Nuit's Veil Coven Sydney Nuit's Veil is the local Coven of the Dark Circle Collective. A contemporary Australian Witchcraft Coven, it's activities draw from a wide variety of practises including Alexandrian and Gardnerian Wicca, Sabbatic and Shamanic traditions, and the techniques of Hermetic (Alchemy) and Thelemic magickal traditions. Order of the Mystic Orb Melbourne If you are mature, ethical, honest, open and seeking to undertake a long and rewarding study of the practices of Witchcraft and Ceremonial Magic, contact the Beth Ra Temple of the O.M.O. We work with Planetary energies, Tarot, Angelic invocations and Qabalistic concepts in a Witchcraft setting, and are based in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. For further information contact: Crescent and Hermes Coven of the Golden Zenith Sydney IWe are a traditional Alexandrian coven, located in Sydney Australia. The Wicca we practice is direct from the teachings of Alex Sanders, using original material from his School of Occult. Contact: Carole Chapman Clan O’Sliabh Beenleigh, Queensland. Essentially a Wicca based coven. Originally established in Perth in the 1970's, now in Queensland and using eclectic forms of Alexanderian / Gardinarian Wicca with Celtic Magicks. Training is available. Dark Moon Coven Adelaide, South Australia The Temple of the Dark Moon has been running workshops and courses in Adelaide since 1999. A minimum number of four participants is required for each workshop or course to go ahead. Detailed notes are usually provided at each workshop or course run and a detailed outline can seen on their web site. Contact: Francis Billinghurst Dark Moon Coven of the Ancient Mysteries Ulladulla / N.S.W. South Coast An active coven that practices the magickal arts. Our approach is progressive and in the spirit of the Alexandrian Tradition of Wytchcraft. We facilitate monthly Full Moon Rituals, open to the interested public, Seasonal Sabbat Celebrations, Rite of Passage Ceremonies, inner and outer training circles. Contact: Greg Fellows Alexandrian Wicca Incorporated A proactive, non-profit, educational association concerned primarily with the progress, development and enhancement of the Wiccan community, Wiccan beliefs and Wiccan practices. Contact: Greg Fellows Circle of the Great Goddess Melbourne For women who are interested in Wicca and wish to be a part of a women's only circle located in Melbourne. Covenant of WildWood Gate Byron Bay An inner circle of initiated witches and an outer circle close allies who have trained in the public forums called Walking the Web - these are intense training forums conducted by Ly de Angeles. Earthwise Centre , NSW Specialising in Neo-Pagan Rites of Passage, Wiccan & Indigenous Traditions, Healing, Combining Indigenous Spirituality with Witchcraft, Bush Tucker & Herbs, Dreamtime, Sacred Circles, Magick & Spell-work, Tarot, Astrology, Counseling, Ritual & Divination. Coven of the Silver Dragon VIC A traditional Alexandrian coven based in Warburton, (Yarra Valley) Victoria. Contact Wayland or Innana. SHAMANIC Ecstatic Earth Perth The intention of Ecstatic Earth is to create sacred spaces and offer experiences where people can reach deeply within themselves, journey the inner landscape, find stillness, and gain a deeper understanding of their true nature. Contact Pete email. TAROT Association of Tarot Studies + Conference Melbourne For everyone who loves the Tarot. CELT / GAELIC / NORTHERN EUROPEAN Clann Coille na Gealaiche ( pron. clawn kuh-leh nah gyehl-laychk) The Clann is Gaelic Traditionalist, based in WA In particular we follow an Albanach (Scottish Gaelic) branch of the tradition, of which we call Sinnsreachd. Contact: Padraig MacIain VODOU Vodou Australis Contact and Information for Haitian Vodou practitioners in Australia and the region. MAGICK New Harran Sanctuary - an Et Custosi Tutelae Sydney/National Magickal teaching Order based upon Qabalahistic and Hermetic principles. O.T.O. - Ordo Templi Orientis Sydney and Nationally Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), the Order of Temple of the East, or the Order of Oriental Templars, is an international body of men and women. One of the longest running magickal Orders it is involved in the social experiment of exploring new ways of living and loving as Thelemites in the world. True to its synthetic and syncretic background, the Order preserves the essentially conservative structures and processes of its inherited culture, while serving as a repository of, and vanguard for, the unchartered grounds of Thelemic culture, community and possibility. OzTemple An Australian branch of the Holy Order Of Rahoorkhuit (H.O.O.R.), a Thelemic order. The Order of the Golden Phoenix Sydney A group of Ceremonial Magickians, working together in the Golden Dawn tradition. SKILLS and COLLEGES Paracelsus College Adelaide An educational system dedicated to the living oral and experiential tradition of Alchemy applied in the service of Conscious Evolution. Nonprofit educational and research group that provides regular ten-day introductory classes in the Art/Science of Alchemy through spagyrics, astro-cyclic pulsation(TM) and QaBaLa within the context of the vegetable, mineral, animal and human realms. Contact: Jeannie Radcliffe and Rik Danenberg Geomantica Provides resources for dowsing, geomancy and esoteric farming/gardening in Australasia and beyond. The website features a free quarterly magazine and information about educational resources, services, tours, products & training courses. Contact: Alanna Moore OF INTEREST TO PAGANS The Gaia Foundation The Gaia Foundation of Western Australia is part of an international network of individuals and Gaia groups, that share concerns with living more sustainably on the Earth. Starlight Wide range of links from around Australia and New Zealand Spiritual Centers and Groups and psychic related contacts. ORGANISATIONS International See also the International links pages. WITCHES' VOICE or WitchVox International One of the best and well respected networking supports for Pagans on the Planet. For on-line contacts for Aussie Pagans Pagan Camp UK Pagan Camp is a small camping event established in 2004, giving people from many different paths an opportunity to get to know others in an atmosphere of tolerance and fun. It is especially popular with families, including those with young children. For many, this is one of the only chances in the year for children to socialise with others from Pagan families. The unique feature of Pagan Camp is that all the workshops, stalls, and entertainment are provided by the guests. We do not pay speakers or facilitators, but instead encourage all our guests to contribute something to the camp, no matter how big or how small. Working together for the good of the group creates a sense of community that means many people choose to come back year after year. Avalon Cares International charitable fund run by Pagans, It is a non-profit USA501c3 organization of police and emergency services personnel. The dream is to end with a standing fund to continue helping others in genuine need, by networking with various pagan and non-pagan communities. Is it really true you guys are real cops and Pagans? "I get asked this SO much... I assume you mean the Board of Directors for Officers of Avalon, Inc. We have four Boardmembers at the moment, and three of them are full-time veteran police officers, plus one who is a reserve officer with LAPD. I am a Mambo in Haitian Vodou, and the other three are Wiccan. So, umm, yeah. It's true and we're quite real." quoted from this link. BELLYDANCE While not strictly Pagan many, many pagans do have more than an abiding interest this dance form. Bellydance Australia Networking across Australia, news, schools, teachers and events.

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