Celtic Women's Spirituality: Accessing the Cauldron of Life - Edain McCoy 1998

Resources for Women’s Spirituality and Celtic Magickal Living
Appendix

This listing is intended to get you started with networking, or in seeking out your own resources; it is not, by any means, a complete listing of all the Celtic or women’s spirituality resources available. Having access to Pagan organizations and to the major Pagan, Celtic, and women’s spirituality periodicals can provide you with the information you need on women’s gatherings, products, and festivals, many of which are seasonal and cannot be adequately listed here. Remember that when requesting information from any publisher, retailer, or promoter, it is wise-and polite-to send along an SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope), or an IRC (international reply coupon) with a self-addressed envelope when soliciting replies outside your own country.

If you are reading this book two years or more from the date of initial publication, it would be wise to query contacts with return postage to check on prices and the availability of goods and services.

Women’s Spirituality Periodicals

The Beltane Papers

P.O. Box 29694-SW

Bellingham, WA 98228-1694

Quarterly “journal of women’s mysteries.” Sample issue $8.50 U.S., $9.50 elsewhere. Subscription $21 in U.S., $35 elsewhere.

Crone Chronicles

P.O. Box 81-1

Kelly, WY 83011

A quarterly “journal of conscious aging.” Sample issue $6.50. U.S. subscriptions $18.

Daughters of Nyx

P.O. Box 1100

Stevenson, WA 98648

Quarterly of “Goddess stories, myth-making, and fairy tales.” Sample issue $5.

New Moon

P.O. Box 3587

Duluth, MN 55803

Bimonthly written and edited by and for girls ages 8-14. In U.S., $25. A companion guide for parents and teachers is also available. Both subscriptions for $45 in U.S.

Of A Like Mind

Box 6677

Madison, WI 53716

A “newspaper and network for Goddess.” Sample issue $4. $15-$35 subscription, sliding scale in U.S., bulk mail; $20-$40 first class. Outside U.S. $25-$45.

Thesmorphia

“Women’s Spirituality Forum” P.O. Box 11363

Oakland, CA 94611

Small newsletter published by feminist Pagan author and lecturer Zsuzsanna Budapest. Eight issues, $15.

Sage Woman

P.O. Box 641

Point Arena, CA 95468

An award-winning journal of feminist/Goddess spirituality, “Celebrating the Goddess in every woman.” In U.S., $18; $24 elsewhere. You may charge your subscription to a major credit card by calling 1-707-882-2052.

Woman’s Way

P.O. Box 19614

Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 530-7617

A quarterly encouraging spirituality, creativity, and self-discovery. Sample issue $3.50. Annual subscription in U.S., $14.

Celtic and General Pagan Periodicals

Bealoideas

Department of Irish Folklore

University College

Dublin, 1

Ireland

The quarterly journal of the Department of Folklore of Trinity University. Write with IRC for subscription information.

Celtic History Review

216 Falls Road Belfast 12 6AH Ireland

Published quarterly. Current subscriptions to the U.S. are $15 as of this writing, but it is best to query first.

Emania

Department of Archaeology

Queen’s University

Belfast

Northern Ireland BT7 1NN

This is the journal of the Navan Fort Research Group, which studies Celtic prehistory. Write for information.

The Cauldron

Caemorgan Cottage Caemorgan Rd.

Cardigan, Dyfed

SA43 1QU, Wales

Send one IRC for updated subscription information on this quarterly which covers many nature spirituality paths.

Celtic History Review

216 Falls Road

Belfast 12 6AH

Ireland

Published quarterly. Current subscriptions to the U.S. are $15, but it is best to query first.

Celtic Renewal

P.O. Box30

Greens Farms, CT 06436-0030

Newsletter for those interested in all Celtic spiritualities. Write with SASE for more information.

Circle Network News

P.O. Box 219

Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 fax: (608) 924-5961

e-mail: circle@mhtc.net

Request a sample copy of their excellent periodical ($5, paid in U.S. funds) for more information and current subscription rates. Circle sells printed and recorded music written by and for Pagans. Also look online for Circle’s web site.

Coming Out Pagan

P.O. Box 12842

Tucson, AZ 85732-2942

Quarterly journal for Gay and Lesbian Pagans. Yearly subscription in U.S. $13, Canada $17.

Fireheart

P.O. Box 462

Maynard, MD 01754

This journal of earth spirituality is professionally produced and comes out at lmbolg and Lughnasadh. Only $7 a year. Sample issue $4.

The Green Egg

P.O. Box 1542

Ukiah, CA 95482

Very professionally produced and often controversial. Sample copy, $4.95. Write for other subscription information.

Hearth Circles

P.O. Box 95

Wauconda, WA 98859

e-rriail: ArticDawn@aol.com

A bimonthly, family-oriented Pagan zine. Sample issue, $2. U.S. subscriptions, $18; $22 in Canada.

Hecate’s Loom

Box 5206, Station B

Victoria, BC

Canada V8R 6N4

A quality journal of Paganism, professionally formatted. Yearly rates are $18 U.S., $15 in Canada. Write for other information or check out their web site.

History Ireland

P.O. Box 695

Dublin, 8

Eire

From USA: 011 (353) 1-453-5730

Scholarly magazine of Irish history. Write or call for subscription rates.

Hole in the Stone Journal

High Plain Church of Wicca

2125 W. Evans #286

Denver, CO 78023

Professionally produced quarterly focuses on the central Rocky Mountain area. U.S. $12, Canada $17.

Irish American

180 East Central Ave. P.O. Box 209

Pearl River, NY 10965-0209

A bi-monthly journal for the 44 million Americans of Irish descent. One year subscription: $19.95.

The Irish American News

503 S. Oak Park Ave. Suite 204

Oak Park, IL 60303

phone: (708) 445-0700

fax: (708) 445-0784

Another journal for Irish Americans. Current rates $14 in U.S., $20 in Canada, and $36 elsewhere.

The Irish Echo

309 Fifth Ave.

New York, NY 10016-6548

phone: (212) 686-1266

fax: (212) 686-1756

A journal for Irish Americans. Query for rates.

Keltic Fringe

Box 251 RO#l

Uniondale, PA 18470

A quarterly that approaches Celtic studies-which they spell “Keltic”-from many angles. Focus is not only on mythology and culture, but on present-day issues facing the Celtic nations and their people.

Keltria

P.O. Box 33284-C

Minneapolis, MN 55433

This popular magazine focuses on Druidism and Celtic magick. Write for current subscription information.

New Moon Rising

12345 S.E. Fuller Rd., #119

Milwaukie, OR 97222

Quarterly journal of magick and Paganism. Send SASE for current rates.

Shadow

School of Scottish Studies

27 George Square

Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 9LD

This is the journal of the Traditional Cosmology Society. Write with IRC for information.

Solitary

Box 6091

Madison, WI 53716

A quarterly for solitary Wiccans and Pagans. In U.S., $15 to $36 a year on sliding scale. $3.50 for sample issue.

The World of Hibernia

220 E. 42nd St., Suite 401

New York, NY 10164-2548

A relatively new magazine (1995 premiere) focusing on all things Irish. Write for current subscription rates.

Online Zines

Several of the major Pagan presses, as well as some of the goods and services providers, now have sites on the World Wide Web that carry some of the articles to be found in the most recent issues of their magazines. Hecate’s Loom and Connections are two of the most recent additions as of this writing. Joining the Wiccan/Pagan Press Alliance (membership info can be found in this Appendix), or subscribing to any of the major Pagan journals can keep you apprised of the latest status of Pagans in cyberspace. In the near future it is likely that some new Pagan zines will spring up which will serve only online subscribers.

Music and Video

As of this writing, a new cable television channel is being introduced in the United States called “Celtic Vision: The Irish Channel.” Currently a toll-free number has been set up for inquiries. 1-800-4-Celtic. Or call in Ireland, 353-1-662-3434.

Anyone Can Whistle® P.O. Box 4407

Kingston, NY 12401

This “Catalog of Musical Discovery” carries unique instruments from around the world, many of which include tapes and/or instruction books for learning to play. The most recent catalog featured a Celtic pennywhistle, Gregorian chimes, a German concertina, an Aboriginal digeridoo, and an African rain drum. Also carries novelty items and some recorded music. Write for catalog.

Celtic Video, Inc.

141 E. 33rd Street

New York, NY 10016 (800) 992-3584

Call or write for current catalog.

Circle Sanctuary

See above under “Pagan and Celtic Periodicals.”

Green Linnet Records

70 Turner Hill

New Canaan, CT 06840

Sells recorded Celtic music. Request free catalog.

Rego Irish Records and Tapes

64 New Hyde Park Rd.

Garden City, NY 11530

CDs, cassettes, and videos of Irish music and dance. Also some Scottish items. Send $2 for most recent catalog.

Robin Williamson Productions

BCM 4797

London, England

WC1N 3XX

Producer of Celtic books and musical recordings.

Soaring Spirit

Valley of the Sun Publishing

P.O. Box 683

Ashland, OR 97520-0023

Publishers and sellers of New Age music and of mind/body video and audio tapes, including tapes to aid meditation, past-life recall, and astral projection. First copy of their mag-a-log is free upon request, and will continue to be sent free for up to a year if you order from them.

General Pagan Organizations

Covenant of the Goddess

Box 1226

Berkeley, CA 94704

An internationally known Pagan organization. Very active in politics and ecumenical work. Query for membership information. Members receive COG’s excellent newsletter.

C.U.U.P.s

(Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans)

P.O. Box 442

Boyes Hot Springs, CA 95416

(707) 939-7559

e-mail: CUUPS@aol.com

National headquarters, which can put you in touch with nearest C.U.U.P.s organization to you.

The Fellowship of Isis Clonegal Castle Enniscorthy

County Wexford, Ireland

This is an international organization of Goddess worshipers with a membership of around 10,000. Send one IRC for response to inquiries.

International Wiccan/Pagan Press Alliance

P.O. Box 1392

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

A membership in the WPPA is open to all, not just to writers and publishers. Current rates are $18 a year U.S., $20 Canada, and $27 elsewhere. The monthly newsletter, The Midnight Drive, discusses the trends and news from the Pagan publishing industry, keeps you abreast of the current state of legal problems and other issues facing the Pagan community, and provides ordering information for books from small presses that are hard to find elsewhere.

Pagan Education Network (PEN)

P.O. Box 1364

Bloomington, IN 47402-1364

Organizes Pagans in all communities on the local level to shape politics in favor of religious freedom and to disseminate correct information about our religion. Information and sample newsletter $3.

The Pagan Federation

BM Box 7097

London WC1N 3XX England

Founded in 1971, this British-based organization seeks to make itself a forum for all European Pagan traditions, and to promote understanding, networking, and exchange of ideas between these diverse groups. Send one SASE or two IRCs for membership information.

Pagan Spirit Alliance and Lady Liberty League

% Circle Sanctuary

Box 219

Mt. Horeb, WI 53572

For membership application to PSA, send SASE to Circle. LLL involves itself in aiding Pagans who face legal difficulties due to their religion.

Witches’ Anti-Defamation League

% Celestial Teaching Center

P.O. Box 8706

Kentwood,11I49518

e-mail: lad@grnet.com

Modeled on the very effective Jewish Anti-Defamation League, this group actively combats discrimination against persons involved in nature religions. Include SASE for response.

Witches’ League for Public Awareness

P.O. Box 8736

Salem, MA 01970

Include a business-sized SASE for response. This organization seeks to educate the public about nature religions and tackles discrimination issues.

Witches Today

Box 221

Levittown, PA 19059

An organization whose goal is helping to educate the general public about Witchcraft and Paganism, and in maintaining religious freedom for everyone. If you are interested in aiding their efforts, please write.

World Pagan Network

%Chris West

721 N. Hancock Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

e-mail: ceile@aol.com

This network is staffed by volunteers (and always looking for others!) from all over the world who attempt to locate local contacts for those who request them. At present there is no charge for this service. Please include a detailed description of the area in which you are searching. If you would like to be listed as a contact person or organization in your area, let them know. If contacting by snail mail, send an SASE or IRC to ensure response.

Odds and Ends

Abyss

RR #1, Box 213 F

Chester, MA 01011

(413) 623-2155

Request this free catalog of magickal supplies. Carries many books and jewelry with a Celtic flavor.

Alternatives

P.O. Box 433

Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Eclectic catalog full of jewelry, oils, incense, cauldrons, medicine bags, books, statuary, and so on. Alternatives provides a toll-free number ONLY to order, do book searches, and to take requests to find special items not in their catalog (800) 357-2719. All others, please write for current catalog price.

Aphrodite’s Emporium

628 N. 4th Ave.

Tucson, AZ 85705

Sells books, jewelry, oils, candles, and gifts with a Pagan focus. Catalog, $3.50.

Balefire

6504 Vista Ave.

Wauwatosa, Wl53213

This mail order company carries a large stock of brews, oils, and incenses designed for specific Pagan needs such as scrying, spirit contact, and spellwork. Write for free catalog.

Blarney

373D Route 46

West Fairfield, NJ 07004-9880

(201) 882-1269

Importers of fine Irish goods including Waterford Crystal, Belleek China, coats of arms, Claddagh jewelry, and woolen clothing. Some items are costly, but worth their price. Catalog $4.

Cash’s of Ireland

Mail Order Courier Center

P.O. Box 158

Plainview, NY 11803

Irish imports-clothing, Brighid’s Crosses, Claddagh jewelry, and similar items. Request free catalog.

Celtic Heritage Books

P.O. Box 770637

Woodside, NY 11377-0637

(718) 478-8162

Send $2 for current catalog.

Compass Grove

Box 100

Hartland Four Corners, VT 05049

The full-color catalog is worth the $5 asking price. Offers a wide range of Pagan products.

Co-Op Essentials

5364 Ehlich Rd., Suite 402

Tampa, FL 33625

Sells fine essential oils. Prices vary by demand. Send $1 for most current price list.

Dreaming Spirit

P.O. Box 4263

Danbury, CT 06813-4263

Natural, homemade incenses and resins, oils, and tools for using them. Dreaming Spirit welcomes queries about custom blends of incenses or oils. The $2 for their catalog is refundable with your first order.

Dufour Editions, Inc.

P.O. Box 7

Chester Springs, PA 19425

Publishers and sellers of books about and from Ireland. Includes a good selection of hard-to-find mythology, children’s books, and poetry from ancient times. Request free catalog.

The Flame

P.O. Box 117

Korbel, CA 95550

The Flame bills its catalog as “complete.” They carry all manner of ritual and magickal items. Catalog, $2.00.

Gypsy Heaven

115 S. Main St.

New Hope, PA 18938 (215) 862-5251

Bills itself as “The Witch Shop of New Hope.” Request catalog of magickal supplies, oils, jewelry, statues, cards, and similar items.

Halcyon Herb Company

Box 7153 L

Halcyon, CA 93421

Sells not only magickal herbs, but also staffs, brooms, cloaks, drums, and other items of interest to Pagan folk. Current catalog, $5.

Herb Closet

c/o Osaanyin Herbal Cooperative

P.O. Box 964

Montpelier, VT 05602

Incenses, oils, and extracts. Specializes in rare and exotic plants.

Highlander Soaps

P.O. Box 1521

Plainville, MA 02762

Handmade soaps, bath salts, bath oils, dusting powders, and other toiletries that “celebrate the Celtic heritage.” Send SASE for brochure and current price list.

Indiana Botanical Gardens

P.O. Box 5

Hammond, IN 46325

Sellers of herbs, teas, charcoal blocks, herbal medicines and some books on alternative health care. Request free catalog.

The Institute of Irish Studies

(Institiuid le Leann na hEireann)

6 Ho1lyrood Park

Dublin 4 Ireland

From Europe: (01) 269-2491

From U.S.A.: (011) 353-1-269-2491

Offers summer courses in Irish heritage and culture through Dublin’s prestigious Trinity University. Though the courses are presented at a college level, no prior knowledge of subject matter is presumed. Some classes involve field trips to historic sites as well as classroom work.

Irish Castle Gift and Mail Order

537 Geary

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 474-7432

Sells a large variety of items imported from Ireland.

JBL Devotional Statues

P.O. Box 163

Rt. 1, Box 246

Crozet, VA 22932

Includes Irish deities. Request free catalog.

Kenny Bookshop of Galway Book Club

High Street Galway Ireland

phone: 011-353-91-62739

fax: 011-353-91-68544

e-mail: queries@kennys.ie

Custom-designed mailing packages sent on approval. Accepts major credit cards. Fire up your search engines and check out Kenny’s web site as well.

Leydet Oils

P.O. Box 2354

Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Sellers of fine essential oils. Price list $3.

Light and Shadows

Catalog Consumer Service

2215-R Market St., Box 801

San Francisco, CA 94114-1612

Write for their free metaphysical supply catalog, or fire up your search engines and check out their web site.

Marah

Box 948

Madison, NJ 07940

Sellers of herbs, incenses, oil blends, and other tools. Catalog, $1.

McNamara’s Green

P.O. 15822

Seattle, WA 98115

This catalog carries art, jewelry, stickers, sun-catchers, and jewelry with a Celtic flair. Most of it is rather inexpensive. I have ordered from them for years and have always been happy with their products. Catalog and annual supplements, $2.50.

Moon Scents and Magickal Blends, Inc. P.O. Box 1588-C

Cambridge, MA 02238

Sells all manner of magickal paraphernalia and books. Request free catalog.

Mythic Force

92-734 Nenelea

St. Ewa Beach, HI 96707

(808) 672-3988

Jewelry, art, t-shirts, glassware, and notecards copied from Pagan designs and ancient museum pieces-many of them Celtic in origin. Catalog is $1, and will be credited to your first order.

Nature’s Jewelry

27 Industrial Ave.

Chelmsford, MA 01824-3692

Sellers of seasonal and nature-oriented jewelry. Designs include moons, suns, autumn leaves, faeries, snowflakes, cornucopia, jack o’ lanterns, dolphins, snakes, and holly. Also an excellent source for gift exchange items for Pagan gatherings and festivals. Write to request a free catalog.

POTO

11002 Massachusetts Ave.

Westwood, CA 90025-3510

(310) 575-3717

POTO is an acronym for “Procurer of the Obscure.” Their mail order catalog features services, and rare books and herbs for those in the magickallife. Special orders and requests always welcome. Send $5.00 for current catalog and ordering information.

Really Wild ’n’ Mild Celts

P.O. Box 280114

Dallas, TX 75228-1014

Send $1.00 plus an SASE for information on RWMC’s God and Goddess art, divinations, and other merchandise.

Sacred Spirit Products

P.O. Box 8163

Salem, MA 01971-8163

Sellers of books, magickal tools, herbs, incense, and other occult items. Catalog, $3.

Shannon

Duty Free Mail Order c/o Aer Lingus

Building 87, Cargo Plaza

Jamaica, NY 11430-1727

Duty free Irish imports. Request free catalog.

Sidda

1430 Willamette # 119

Eugene, OR 97401

Crafters of ritual blades and magick mirrors. Send $1.00 for brochure.

Wildwood Fragrances

717 Spruce St.

Boulder, CO 80306

Creates and sells oils, perfumes, potpourris, incenses, oils, and other items, many constructed to align with the energies of deities or festivals. Also offers a mail-order course in blending ritual oils, incenses, and so on. Catalog is $2, refundable with your first order.