Pagan/Wiccan Religion/Expert Profile

Expertise

I would be happy to answer general and specific questions concerning Wicca (including traditional forms of witchcraft), Paganism, Western Ceremonial Magick, Thelema, & much more! I am a student and practitioner of medieval metaphysics and a Certified Chikara Reiki Master using Usui and Tibetan attunements. I am a traveling Pagan Clergyman and offer marriage, hand-fasting, and blessing and saining services. I can offer advice on spell creation and casting as well as protection. Thank you for considering me for your needs. Specialized topics of knowledge: *Wicca. *Western Ceremonial Magick. *Thelema. *Spiritualism. *Spellcraft. *Protection. *Rites. *Actual practice and ritual. *More!

Experience in the area

For over twenty-five years have I been a practicing Wiccan and practitioner of Western Ceremonial Magick. Thus, I am always looking to network and communicate with other like minded individuals who are looking to explore the spiritual and metaphysical boundaries outside of the confines of the commonly accepted mundane parameters. I also have an education in comparative religions and serve as a traveling Pagan Clergy Minister. I practice Wicca and Western Ceremonial Magick and observe the rites of both. By practice I observe the Sabbats, Esbats, and Full & New Moon Rituals. I am a certified Usui Reiki Master, Tibetan Reiki Master, and Chikara-Reiki-Do Master.

Organizations

I will gladly provide distance healing at no cost. Just send an e-mail describing the patient's name, age, physical location and ailment and I will direct the healing nature of Reiki energy to him or her (see professional services listing) . Please note that I am licensed to perform marriages in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and am registered to officiate marriages in New York City, NY. The State of Pennsylvania has defined a legal marriage as a legal and ceremonial union between a male and female couple. Process: The candidate couple must apply for a marriage license from the respective county courthouse where they reside. When the marriage license is issued, it must be brought and presented at the marriage ceremony presided by the officiant (clergy/minister) who will sign the license thereby verifying that a ceremony actually took place and that vows were freely exchanged. The officiant must then return the license to be officially recorded by the respective county official. New York City essentially follows the same protocol. I also perform handfasting, ceremonial partner unions (gay/lesbian/transgender) , and "traditional" marriage ceremonies. I also offer reaffirming vows ceremonies between previously married couples/partners as well. My ceremonies are very professional and tasteful. You will not be disappointed. I offer informal counseling for pre and post-marriage couples. I also perform ritual work and am available to augment or "stand in" for others by proxy during absences involving more complex multiple member ritual work. This is useful when members are ill, or are unable to attend during long absences.

Education/Credentials

Long have I traveled down the path of spiritual growth. I have been initiated into and am learned in several esoteric orders. My educational studies have been very eclectic. I am a professional with multiple degrees from mundane institutions, and multiple degrees from less "traditional" institutions as well as years of "self-taught" learnings from practitioners of various "crafts." I am a certified Usui Reiki Master, Tibetan Reiki Master, and Chikara-Reiki-Do Master. I was Ordained (by certification & ordination letter) through the Universal Life Church (ULC) and Monastery in 2001. I also have an education in comparative religions and serve as a traveling Pagan Clergy Minister. I practice Wicca and Western Ceremonial Magick and observe the rites of both. By practice I observe the Sabbats, Esbats, and Full & New Moon Rituals. I do teach students and am a certified Instructor of Metaphysics. Please note that I am licensed to perform legal marriages. The majority of states have defined a legal marriage as a legal and ceremonial union between a male and female couple. Paganism and Modern Wicca/Witchcraft as belief systems are more relevant today than ever. I feel that as human beings the need for belief in a higher power(s) is/are instinctive and necessary for survival.
Please see my profiles on "The Witches Voice (WVOX)" website: http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_pa.html?a=uspa&id=260371.

Awards and Honors

I am a Counselor licensed with the Universal Life Church of Modesto, CA. I hold a ULC license as a religious counselor and provide counseling and therapy under the guidelines of the S.O.U.L. Clinic Course. In addition I provide counseling by phone and in person. I offer counseling on a variety of life issues, such as: * Individual and Couples Counseling, * Premarital/Marital, * Anger/Depression/Grief/Fear, * Addictions, * Sexual Problems, * Personality Disorders, * Inner Child Work, & * Metaphsyics/Occult societal assimilation. Through counseling I can help you get past Gurdjieff & Ouspensky's admonition/observation (below): "History repeats itself because man remains at the same level of being—namely, he attracts again and again the same circumstances, feels the same things, says the same things, hopes the same things, believes the same things. And yet nothing actually changes." Gurdjieff & Ouspensky

What do you like about this subject?

Nearly everyone can relate to the need of and for a powerful belief system that promotes spiritual growth and inspires one to accelerate toward goals and ambitions that better themselves and the world. I feel that these belief systems are worthy of that label.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I plan on being active for my entire life in the metaphysical field, finding legitimate and worthwhile pathways toward spiritual growth and enlightenment and helping to light the way for others.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Currently I am actively attending private rites and festivals & performing hand-fasting ceremonies. I am compiling information to create a guide on practice based upon my own experiences.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I was attending a "Witches Masquerade Ball" when the photograph used on this site was taken!