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Rev. Amy Blackthorn HPS, RM, (Hon) DD

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I can answer questions on several Traditions of Occultism and Magic. I have experience in subjects including, Occult forums, Alchemy, Astrology, Wicca, Folk Magic and indigenous Religions, including Celtic Reconstruction, Native Herbal uses, Hoodoo and Green Witchcraft.

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Experience in the area
I have 19 years experience in the above topics, including the Initiatory traditions of Gardnerian Wicca and Green Witchcraft.

Organizations

Maryland Delaware Wiccan Pagan Alliance, Alternative Religions Education Network, Lady Liberty League, Pagan Clergy Association

Publications

My first scholarly publication was in "The Seeker Journal" at the age of 16. This was an 18 page in depth look at the similarities between Wiccan holy days and Christian ones.

Education/Credentials

Higher learning includes Horticulture, Herbalism, Aromatherapy and initiation into different Religious orders, including Susun Weed's and other Notable Pagan Authors, Scholars and Elders. Usui Reiki Master.

Awards and Honors

I have had 4 years of formal training in one Tradition, before being Initiated as a Green Witch. I've taught classes in MD, DE and PA. I've been contacted on several occasions to act as a Media liaison for ABC television and the Sci-Fi Channel in matters of the Wiccan religion and have been featured locally on AM and FM stations, including multiple appearances on 'The Paranormal Cafe.'

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Sarah03/19/10101010Thank you! I will google around.
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Recent Answers from Rev. Amy Blackthorn HPS, RM, (Hon) DD

2012-03-10 Psionics:

Derrick,  Psionics is not a part of 'the occult' in the traditional sense of the word. The word Occult is often misunderstood.  It simply means 'hidden'.  In that way it is only hidden because it isn't

2011-05-10 Liquid Smudging:

The fresh will work, it will just take a little longer before the scent will permeate.  use the orange zest only, the white pulp will give an off scent.  soak the cloves in alcohol too.  then blend them

2011-05-04 Liquid Smudging:

Liquid smudging works just as good, I've used Florida water (sort of a cologne) to smudge as a liquid before and it works great!     If you can't find it cheap near you, you can make it.  A bottle of Vodka

2010-03-19 tarot card readings:

Hi Ana,   Yes I do provide paid readings in person, in Maryland and Delaware.  If you're not local to those areas I'm sure there are capable readers in your area.  If you're looking for reputable readers

2010-03-18 Sage:

Hi Sarah!  I'm sorry you didn't attain the desired result from your smudge stick.  There are many ways to use sage, and if you google smudging, you'll come up with lots of information.  If you really desire

 

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