The Unicorn v. 2, no. 2, Vernal Rite, 1979
Scope and Contents
The Rowan Tree Church is an Earth-focused network of communities and solitary practitioners dedicated to the study and practice of the Wiccan Tradition they call Lothloriën. They encourage spiritual growth through support, resources and educational opportunities for members. They also offer formal pathworking leading to an understanding of the Inner Mysteries. This collection contains a comprehensive collection periodicals on Modern Witchcraft, Modern Paganism, Modern Druidry, Kemetisism, Prison Ministries, and much more.
Dates
- Publication: 1979
Creator
- Rowan Tree Church (Publisher, Organization)
- Brandon, J. (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 items : 7 pages ; illustrations
Language
From the Series: English
Contents
Kindred Spirits (p.1, 5-6)
The Order of Middle Earth has begun a Magickal Pagan study group in Cincinnati, Ohio given by Oberon (p.1)
Thank you to Ted and Marsha for their blessings; To [Mercury] of Central for their lovely letter; a card from Bev and Bob; a bright card from disc jockey/lady reporter in Hastings (p.1)
New to The Unicorn: Sylvia, Ken, Diane, Rik, Efstathiou, and many, many others (p.1)
Another letter from Forever Forests (p.1)
Rainboe of the Bear Tribe Medicine Society sent brochures; information on a Medicine Wheel; and they officer Earth Encounters as part of the Bear Tribe (p.1-2)
Correspondence from Lady Selene of Enchanted Herbs in Chesterland, Ohio (p.2)
A very special group at work in Kansas City request information on gay handfasting (p.2)
We are now receiving the Georgian Newsletter from the Church of Wicca of Bakersfield in California (p.3)
The Sword of Dyrnwyn has not been received since issue 7 and there has been no response to inquiries (p.3)
Castle Rising has a new catalog (p.3)
The Pentalpha Journal & Druid Chronicler arrives with bright colored covers. They are running a series titled "Celtic Goddesses of the Moon" which is now in our Covenstead Libary (p.3)
KAM's newsletter resembles more of a manual. Those interested in stones and gems will find it essential reading (p.3)
Artemisia Press seeks poems, essays, and articles for a 1979 anthology [Nine Apples] (p.3)
Andrius’ Book “May the Lady’s light keep your shoelaces tied!!" is in honor of K&M's well wishes (p.3)
Speaking of Andrius’ Book, the cover illustration is by a design student (p.3-4)
News of The Unicorn
One of our favorite [Aquarius]’s celebrated a birthday initiation (p.4)
Paul has a new seminar Astrology & Relationships, which is turning out to be very popular; he's also teaching twice weekly a class called "Creative Thinking" (p.4)
A new Covenstead is now part of The Unicorn "Andrius' Way" (p.4)
Seeking donations to a growing library (p.4)
Paul has founded The Unicorn Ensemble which performs Baroque and Classical chamber music (p.4-5)
The Third Law of the Traditional Herbalist (p.5)
Notes from an Herbal... as regards an herbal amulet (p.5)
Calendar for Spring (p.5)
Rainboe has sent a Medicine Wheel - a super form of Lunar astrology
Rik from Tucson has sent a hand-carved penticle with a unicorn
Dear Humans:
The Unicorn remains free, but you must send in the enclosed form to remain on our mailing list
Diane & Ray have sent a Yule gift: A Book of Unicorns (Green Tiger Press)
For the Summer issue, a poem contest. The winner will recieve a signed copy of Andrius's book and Paul will contribute an herbal amulet too
Poetry
Excerpt from Another Old Times Song by J. Brandon. Incipit: Wandering through the grass (p.1)
[untitled]. Incipit: For every life, a season (p.1)
Events
Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Da'oud the Oak Grove Astrologer will be there - runs six weekends in August and September (p.2)
The Rites of Spring, a Pagan Celebration, will be held in Massachusetts May 11-13, sponsored by the Mass. Pagan Federation (p.2)
The House of Ravenwood, Atlanta, Georgia, will present “The first southern psychic seminar,” also May 11-13. They have put together an impressive list of speakers, including the Frosts, Bill Finch, and Sybil Leek (p.2)
We of the Andrius' send blessings to Massachusetts and Atlanta and will see everyone at Pan-Pagan Festival in July. Paul will be playing the Telemann Fantasies while there (p.2, 6)
Human Development Seminars is sponsoring a session with Dr. Helen Wambach, called "Reliving Past Lives" (p.2-3)
The Gathering of the Tribes will be June 17-20 at Unicoi State Park in Georgia )(p.6)
The Midsummer Festival at Coeden Brith will be June 22-24, revenue will be used to erect a temple to the Goddess. Sponsored by the Holy Order of the Mother Earth (p.6)
- Amulets -- Design
- Andrius (Fictitious character)
- Andrius' Way (Covenstead)
- Artemisia Press (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
- Astrological calendars
- Bear Tribe Medicine Society
- Beyerl, Paul V., Rev., 1945-2021 (Performer)
- Clifton, Chas S. (Editor)
- Coeden Brith Midsummer Festival (7th : 1979 June 22-24 : Ukiah, Calif.)
- Forever Forests (Organization)
- Gathering of the Tribes (2nd : 1979 June 17-21 : Unicoi State Park, Ga.)
- Gay handfasting
- Georgian newsletter (Bakersfield, Calif.)
- Handfasting
- K.A.M. newsletter
- Medicine wheels
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival
- Newsletters
- Oberon (Order of Middle Earth)
- Order of Middle Earth (North Royalton, Ohio)
- Pagan Renaissance (Aurora, Colo.)
- Pan-Pagan Festival (3rd : 1979 July 12-15 : Lake Holiday, Ind.)
- Pentalpha journal & Druid chronicler (Berkeley, Calif.)
- Poetry
- Poetry -- Competitions
- Rainboe
- Rebuses
- Rites of Spring Pagan Festival (1st : 1979 May 11-13 : Boston, Mass.)
- Selene, Lady
- Southern Psychic Seminar (1st : 1979 : May 11-13 : Atlanta, Ga.)
- Sword of Dyrnwyn (Smyrna, Ga.)
- Unicorn Ensemble (Musical group)
- Wambach, Helen
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