From the Edge of the Circle

Listener responses, along with my take on what constitutes a Book of Shadows.  Musical feature is Blackmore's Night.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

The beginning of a series of episodes on moon rituals in my own personal practice.  This show serves only as an introduction to the concepts that I will be setting forth in future "tweener" episodes.  Music is by Neko Case (www.nekocase.com).  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

My take on why mythic story-tellers are an important part of Mystery Traditions.  Musical feature from The Nightwatchman -- you can find his work at www.amazon.com.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22@yahoo.com

In today's tweener episode, I discuss the methodology that I use for choosing a group or coven that is right for me.  Wendy Rule's "Beltaine" and the Dragon Ritual Drummers' "Brazil" are the musical features for the show.  Email:  Elfster@gmail.com  Yahoo:  TommyElf22

For this week's topic, I make way for a ton of listener responses to the question of what is the "dark" side of Paganism, along with my own personal take on the subject.  There's a bit of a "technical difficulty" in the show -- but in true spirit, we "wiggle" on through it.  Music is "The Killing Moon" from Wendy Rule.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  YahooIM:  TommyElf22

The newest promo for the show!  Website:  http://edgeofcircle/libsyn.com  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Today's topic delves into my own personal Morning Ritual and why I have added elements of Wiccan traditions of my past to it.  Music feature is "Twilight Calling" by Gaia Consort.  Their music can be found at http://gaiaconsort.com/lyrics.html and can be ordered at http://www.gaiaconsort.com/order.html.  Next show's topic is the Darker Side of Paganism.  Responses need to be in to me via Email at elfster@gmail.com by March 22nd for inclusion in the show.  Thanks for downloading the show!  Have a good week!  --TommyElf

Today's topic relates to some of my core beliefs about the world around me.  Musical feature is from Parnassus, their music can be found at www.chaliceandblade.com .  Plus my tribute to Gary Gygax.  My apologies on the sound quality -- I'll get it right next time.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

A bit of a continuation from the previous podcast.  More focus on Pagan community this time.  Next topic is some research I've done on Animism, Anthropomorphism and Shinto Kami spirits.  Chime in if you would like on this topic before March 9th to be included in the show.  Musical feature is Leproconundrum and Queen of Argyll by The Killdares.The Killdares:  www.killdares.comEmail:  elfster@gmail.comMyspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcirclePaganSpace:  www.paganspace.net, search for "TommyElf" or for "From the Edge of the Circle"

What do you want from your Pagan Leadership is the show's topic.  Discussion on the basic needs from a leader in the Community.  Also, my editorial on Online etiquette and freedom of speech.  Musical feature is Eloy.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle  Covenspace:  http://tommyelf.covenspace.com

We revisit a previous topic per the suggestion of Elizabeh from an Email on the Covenspace page.  Next show topic is "What do you want from your Pagan Leadership?" with a deadline of Feb10 for inclusion into the next show.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle  Covenspace:  http://tommyelf.covenspace.com

Episode 2008-01:  First show for 2008!  Our topic was suggested by Shrike, which was "How do you integrate your modern life into your old world belief system?"  Music is "Gasoline" and "Twirling Towards Freedom" from Enter The Haggis (www.enterthehaggis.com).  New segment is my editorial on the news of the day.  Next show topic is "What do you believe is spellwork and magic?", which is a revisit of a topic from a previous show, as suggested by elizabeh.  Topic deadline for the show is 1/27.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle  Covenspace:  http://tommyelf.covenspace.com

Well, we made it to the 50th podcast episode!  Some thoughts on music, what I listen to and why.  A segment on Yule and the thanks I have for the past year.  Music from Sound of a Revolution:  "Never Think Twice" and "The Only One".  Next show's topic:  "How do you integrate your beliefs with today's Modern World?" with show deadline of January 14, 2008.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  PaganSpace:  http://www.paganspace.net/profile/FromtheEdgeoftheCircle

This show, I talk about oaths, how intent when making an oath really rules the day, and my thoughts on how the Oath of Enlistment still applies to me.  Also, I start the show with my tribute to John Lennon, Kevin DuBrow and Randy Rhoads.  I also have a political rant concerning the funding for US troops located overseas.  Next show's topic is "What music type or music artist inspires you to be "you"?" -- with responses for the show due by December 23rd for inclusion in that show.  Website:  http://www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle  Email:  elfster@gmail.com

Today's podcast explores the possibility of an over-emphasis of the feminine within Paganism.  Listener comments are explored in-depth on the topic.  Musical feature is "The Protection Chant" by Lisa Thiel.  Next show's topic is an exploration of the concept of oaths.  Email:  elfster@gmail.com  Website:  www.myspace.com/edgeofcircle