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TWH – Generally we don’t cover sports unless they are Pagan sports. If you know of any competitions we should be covering (Pagan curlers – we’re looking at you), let us know at pcn@wildhunt.org.
But this story was, well, too bizarre to not share.
In a recent interview with ‘The Mac Life’, a magazine that covers mixed-martial arts (MMA) as well as other sports and health and fitness, Dana Frederick White Jr., the CEO and president of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the largest and most prominent mixed MMA promotion company, was pulled into a debate on witchcraft.
First the backdrop, recently, on ‘The MMA Hour,’ Czech professional mixed martial artist Jiří Procházka revealed that Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, Alex Sandro Silva Pereira participates in shamanic rituals to generate supernatural energy before entering a bout in the MMA Octagon. Procházka reportedly said, “Yes, everybody knows that he is doing these rituals ahead of his fight. Everybody can feel what’s around him and what’s going on. Alex can’t fight without that. It’s something that he’s been using normally in fights.”
Procházka wants to fight Pereira without any magickal interference. They competed on June 30, 2024, in Las Vegas.
When White was asked if the MMA Promotion tests for Witchcraft and similar practices, he was exuberant. “I don’t know. I love that s**t though. So, when Jiri found out about the fight, apparently he goes into a shed for 3 days. No water, no food, no nothing. And prays or meditates, whatever he does. So, apparently his coach went banged on the door and told him this fight was available and he said something to the effect of ‘if this is what the universe wants,’ you know.”
White said, “So, he is that dude. He sees him doing the shaman stuff or whatever or chama or whatever the f**k it is, he’s like this is unfair, he’s using witchcraft, or whatever f**king black magic. It is just another reason why this fight is so f**king awesome.”
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The Christian site Movieguide® is very worried again citing Biblical verses about witchcraft, sorcery, idolatry, and, of course, debauchery. Despite the site’s general name, Movieguide® is a website and publication that reviews movies, television shows, and other forms of entertainment from a Christian perspective. Its mission is to provide reviews and information to help families make informed decisions about what content is appropriate for their values and beliefs.
Unsurprisingly, Movieguide® is concerned again because “the upcoming Disney+ show AGATHA ALL ALONG will promote dangerous occult themes, including witchcraft.” Movieguide issues its usual: ” WARNING! DISNEY PROMOTES DANGEROUS OCCULT THEMES IN MARVEL SPIN-OFF.”
All the more reason to watch.
For those unfamiliar, Agatha Harkness is a character in Marvel Comics, known as a powerful witch with a long history in the Marvel Universe. She first appeared in “Fantastic Four” #94 in 1970 and was recently featured in WandaVision.
“In Agatha All Along, the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road…” writes Disney in the new show’s overview.
The Agatha All Along teaser was released this week. Kathryn Hahn reprises her role as Agatha, and is joined on the cast by Aubrey Plaza, Patti LuPone, Joe Locke, and Debra Jo Rupp. As Agatha says, “the gang’s all here!”
Agatha All Along will be available for the Halloween Season on Disney+. The show premieres on September 18, 2024.
Andrea Joy, a clergy member of the Covenant of the Goddess, has been doing an extraordinary review of Witchcraft and Wicca using the TikTok platform as @cog_tiktoc noting “We work together to empower Witches & Wiccans to enrich our World.”
After creating dozens of videos explaining Wicca and Witchcraft including weekly shows called “Tuesday’s Topic”, Joy announced a short break. In her usual manner, she empowered the viewer with her catchphrase, “All the power you need is within you!”
@cog_tiktoc CoG.org shares ideas on subjects such as witchcraft and wicca with witches pagans occult seekers babywitch newbrooms wiccan spiritual people, and you.
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New Conference! Southern California Divination Conference
Anaheim, CA: Mark your calendars and secure your tickets, divination enthusiasts! The Commons of Modern Pagans and Spiritual Seekers (COMPASS) is thrilled to present the 2nd Annual Southern California Divination Conference, an exclusive event that will immerse Southern California in mystical insights and spiritual connections!
The portals will open on August 24, 2024, at our new location, the Crown Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA. This year, our theme is Dispelling Myths, Rumors, and Fantasies of Divination.
Join us for a transformative journey into the realm of the mystical, where seasoned practitioners and curious novices will explore ancient arts, modern techniques, and everything in between.
This year’s speakers include a diverse range of experts such as Thalassa, Jennifer Morris, Orion Foxwood, Juliet Kurth, and many more. Whether you’re drawn to Tarot, astrology, runes, or other forms of divination, this conference promises to ignite your intuition and deepen your connection to the unseen forces guiding our lives.
Don’t miss out on our early Bird Tickets, available online for just $75 and including a buffet lunch. On the day of the event, tickets will be $80 at the door. Secure your tickets through the COMPASS website before August 18 to enjoy this special offer.
Take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in a weekend of magic, wisdom, and community. Save the date and get ready to unlock the mysteries of the universe at the 2nd Annual Southern California Divination Conference!
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The sixth annual Mystic South Conference will take place July 26-28, 2024! Mystic South is filled with workshops, educational abstract presentations, rituals, community building, and much more. With the backdrop of the grand city of Atlanta, be a part of our celebration of the diversity of the peoples and religious practices, both past and present, that make up the Southern US region.
The conference also announced that their tickets are on sale. Get your tickets now and, get some for your friends, your neighbors, or just some random person you met on the street!
Tarot of the Week by Star Bustamonte
Deck: The Cosmo Tarot, by Sarah Potter, published by Hearst Magazine Media, Inc.
Card: Major arcana – The Moon
This week there is likely to be a focus on looking for what lies beneath the surface. It is quite possible that what is observed at first glance is not an accurate depiction of any given situation. The need to delve deeper may very well play a prominent role.
Contrarily, continuing to seek a different outcome or rewrite history when the facts have already been revealed will not alter the need to take appropriate action. To do otherwise is liable to only make the situation worse and more untenable.
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