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"The essence of every missionary message has always been to assimilate the taught to the teacher, and it has always been accompanied by bribes and threats. My message is exactly opposed to any of this. I say to each man and woman, you are unique and sovereign, the center of a universe. However right I may be in thinking as I do, you may be equally right in thinking otherwise. You can only accomplish your object in life by complete disregard of the opinions of other people"....Aleister Crowley
FULL MOON CIRCLE )O(
Greetings Dear Ones,
Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste. For those of you who do not know me personally I'm MerlinRavenSong. I'm a Traditional Witch and Dark Neo Pagan. I'm a member of several well known occult organizations some of which are known while others remain private. I'm a First Degree Witch within my coven *The Circle of Wondrous Stories* and I'm currently working on my second degree.
I'm what some refer to as one of the cunning folk a Warlock (Male Witch). I'm a conjurer, summoner of spirits, a sorcerer and the protector of his people. The Norse, called us the Varðlokkur, the singer of spirits which really seems fitting since I'm a musician. The Scots, referred to us as the Warlord priest, the heretical enchanter who adhered to his own code and to no one else's. Do what thy wilt is what I stand behind. I'm the Master of my own reality and if I wanted to follow the dictates of others I would go join a church.
I run an occult student organization on the campus of Wayne State University called Full Moon Circle. We are Michigan's longest running occult student organization. FMC has been around for over 13 years and we're not going anywhere soon. FMC is not limited to just Wayne State University we have many members from around the globe. If you are interested in becoming a member or just joining us in one of our many rituals feel free to contact me here for details regarding our meetings an on how to apply for active membership.
Wayne State University's FULL MOON CIRCLE is a student organization that focuses on informing the community about the truth behind modern Witchcraft, Paganism and the Occult within society today. As a discussion group we concentrate on educating ourselves along with others in the study of magick and modern Witchcraft with all of its different aspects. We operate much like an open forum where all are invited to share ideas concerning various topics covered during our weekly meetings.
As a student organization, we feel it's our duty to share our diverse philosophies with others and to hopefully dispel many of the lies that has been told about us through awareness, education and diligence. We aim to establish a vocal network here at Wayne State University which will focus on growth and progress within the student body and add yet another valuable piece of culture to this richly diverse community.
Full Moon Circle is dedicated to dispelling the many lies that have been told about us throughout the ages. We do this by networking using LETTERS, FAXES, PHONE CALLS, and E-MAILS to aid us in our efforts. For those of you who wish to join us E-mail me and I'll put you on FMC's E-mail list as a member.
Please note that Full Moon Circle is not a dogmatic FLUFFY BUNNY, WHITE LIGHT, NEW AGE organization that attempts to PLEASE those who at one time burnt Witches, Magicians, Freethinkers, Shape-shifters, Feminists, Atheists and Homosexuals (to name a few) at the stake. This is NOT what we are all about because our very nature is to be POLITICALLY INCORRECT. We are Pre-Gardenian and have a more traditional approach to our philosophy.
Please also note that we are fully aware of the fact that since so many people have a warped idea about Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism that we will at times attract people who do not agree with our religion or our philosophy. This is why we firmly believe in the *Stratification Pyramid*. Cream always rises to the top and bullsh*t always sinks to the bottom it's a simple and basic law of nature. This is nature's way of separating excellence from mediocrity and the sheep from the goats. Usually when these individuals come to our meetings with hidden agendas they soon find out that they're doing nothing more than wasting my time and theirs and if they do not leave by their own accord they will be asked to leave.
We also do not tolerate rudeness during our meetings from white-lighters or fundamentalists of any kind. These people still cling to the superstitions of the past which we view as irrelevant, sanctimonious gobley gook. If they attempt to crash our meetings and disrupt it they will be shown the door. FMC makes NO apologies for our religious beliefs. We feel that there are far too many people out there who claim to be Witches (or Neo-Pagans) and still cling to their Xian world view, which goes against the laws of nature, which we follow. Unlike others we embrace the legendary Green Faced Halloween Witch the same way Shawn Poirier (R.I.P) and our friends in Salem do; and as a symbol of our individuality and uniqueness we proudly place our alters in THE WEST in defiance of the white lighters who still fear the dark and sleep with the light on. Our motto comes from Crowley, which says: "Do what thy wilt shall be the whole of the law".
WITCHCRAFT IS A SPICY RELIGION with as many pathways as there are stars in the heavens. It should NOT be taught in a way that's watered down to make it more acceptable to people who call themselves witches but are still Xian and follow the right hand path. Witchcraft by nature is a mystery religion and NOT a subset of the new age movement, which tends to dumb down eastern philosophy in hopes that it will be more appealing to westerners.
FULL MOON CIRCLE looks forward to working with similar student groups from other universities. We are always looking to create a flourishing network of support, information and assistance to those who share our interest in magick and the occult. For more information on networking feel free to contact us anytime.
WINTER 2008 FULL MOON CIRCLE MEETINGS
Full Moon Circle meetings during the Winter 2007 semester will be held on Wednesdays starting the first week of classes and will last until the end of the semester. Our meetings will be from 11:30 to 1:00 in room 281 of The Student Center Building. For those of you who are interested in attending our weekly meetings we ask that you bookmark this page and refer back to it often. Additional information regarding Full Moon Circle meetings will be announced on our Yahoo Group 'Call of the Blackfooted Crow'. Feel free to send me a request to join our yahoo group. We also have a private group on MySpace which also offers additional information regarding our meetings and services. For those of you who wish to join this private list contact me here at MySpace, (http://myspace.com/merlinravensong) and I will consider adding you on. FMC looks forward to seeing each and every one of you during the Winter 2008 semester at WSU.
For those of you who prefer contacting Full Moon Circle by snail mail, we can be reached at this address: FULL MOON CIRCLE, 5221 Gullen Mall Room 50, Box 46, Detroit Michigan 48202
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"It's all true, God's an Astronaut Oz is Over the Rainbow, and Full Moon Circle is were the Witches dance."-MerlinRavenSong )0+
Tarot Readings
If your interested in having a private tarot reading done by me feel free to contact me so that we can make an appointment. I've been reading the tarot within the metropolitan Detroit area for over 15 years. I have a variety of tarot cards that I use which includes The Universal Waite, The Tarot of the Cat People, The Tarot of the Witches, The Witches Tarot, and The Daughters of the Moon deck. I even read from The Mage: The Ascension Deck, The Gigers Baphomet Tarot and the Vampire Tarot for all my Goth cliental that wish to have a non traditional reading done.I specialize in past present and future events during your reading. My tarot readings are designed to focus on each persons individual needs and will serve to give them accurate information about all areas of there life's which includes love, money, career, family, and relationships etc.
As a Tarot Reader my readings are ethical, empathic, knowledgeable and highly intuitive. When I do your reading I will listen to your concerns and address them fairly and honestly. I will offer insights and suggestions that will be relevant and helpful to what ever situation your in. Your reading will center on you, and your own path and we will discover all the possibilities that the universe has made available to you. Together we will identify areas of focus and concentrate on answers to life's most pressing problems. My cards will serve as a tool to help guide you in your personal and spiritual development, they will point you in the appropriate direction so that you will gain control and be the commander and chief of your life.
I believe we all have the free will to go out and change our lives and to reach ALL of our goals. My reading will aid you in understanding yourself and will also offer ways to teach you how to connect with your own inner psychic powers. If your interested in having a reading done contact me here for more information.
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Musical Bio
Like so many other rock guitar players I started playing guitar seriously when I first heard Jimi Hendrix. He was the guy who really opened the world of guitar music for me. At first I was like any other wannabe guitar hero. I started listing to the blues masters like Buddy Guy, Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton etc. I soon began to listen to Jazz. Wes Montgomery was the first jazz guitar player I listened to. When I attended collage at HFCC my Jazz Improvisation teacher turned me on to the great instrumentalists like Charlie Parker, John Coltrain and Miles. They weren't guitar players but they had a profound effect on how I approached music.
I started to listen to neo classical guitar music of Yngwie Malmsteen and Vinnie Moore during the 80's. It was through them that I started to listen to J.S Bach and Paganini. I later became interested in the 20th Century classical composers like Bartok, and Stravinski.
I'm a huge fan of George Clinton Parliament/Funkadelic, Bootsy's Rubber Band, The Brides of Funkenstien, Parlet, Zapp, (etc) and have been all my life. If your a member of The P-Funk Family please feel free to send me a friend request. I'm always interested in meeting anyone connected with The Funk Mob.
Guitar Lessons
If you've been looking for a place to take guitar lessons then you've arrived at the right place. I teach progressive Rock and Jazz Fusion. I have an Associates Degree in Music from Henry Ford Community College, where I studied Jazz and Classical Guitar with John Hall and Jazz improvisation with legendary Jazz great Ed Nucelli. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Classical Guitar Performance at Wayne State University.
My musical influences are Vinnie Moore, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen, Wes Mountgomery, Richie Blackmore, Al Di Meola, Joe Satriani, Paco De Lucia, and Eddie Hazel. My Classical influences are John Williams, Christopher Parkening, Julian Bream, Scott Tennant and Andres Segovia
Over the years I've studied with some of Michigan's best Jazz & Classical Guitar Players. They include Lee Dyament (WSU), Brian Roberts (WSU) John Hall (HFCC) Michael Bryce (UMD) Steve Carrier (WSU). I have also given concerts at the Southfield Public Library and The Under Graduate Library at Wayne State University. I often perform when there is a meeting of the Classical Guitar Society of Michigan on the 3rd tuesday of every month.
Feel free to contact me here at MySpace regarding guitar lessons. If you're on the campus of Wayne State University and wish to leave a message regarding lessons I can be reached at box 46 in the Student Services Office located in the basement of the student center building. Please keep in mind that guitar lessons are to be made in advance so you must make an appointment a week ahead of time.
For those of you who are in the Lincoln Park area I teach guitar at A&R music on mondays from 4:30 to 7:30. If you're interested in taking guitar lessons you can e-mail me or schedule a lesson at the store. Lessons are cheaper if you take them through A&R. If this is a better option you can contact the store and ask about their prices, they can be reached at this address: http://www.armusic.com/.
I'm always interested in meeting people of like mind. If you think I have something in common with you send me an add request, I'd love to hear from you. If your a fundamentalist Xian goof-ball please do not contact me because if you do I will not respond to your messages and will block you. I don't need jesus to achieve eternal life VAMPIRES live forever and are their own MASTERS and redeemers.
The Tenth Enochian key
"The thunders of wrath doth slumber in the North, in the likeness of an oak whose branches are dung-filled nests of lamentation and weeping laid up for the Earth, which burn night and day and vomit out the heads of scorpions and live sulphur mingled with poison. These be the thunders that in an instant roar with a hundred mighty earthquakes and a thousand as many surges, which rest not, nor know any time here. One rock bringeth forth a thousand, even as the heart of man doth his thoughts. Woe! Woe!, Yea!, woe be to the Earth, for her iniquity is, was, and shall be great. Come away! But not your mighty sounds!"
Blessed is a man who has a sprinkling of enemies, for they shall make him a hero.
So mote it be: MerlinRavenSong )0(
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Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc "We gladly feast on those who would subdue us" -The Addams Family Motto