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Crystal Blanton is one of the new BNPs of our times. She is the author of several books, a blogger and a speaker/presenter. Join RevKess and Crystal as they discuss her books and her recent participation at PantheaCon 2013. KaliSara will be unavailable for most or all of the show as she will be attending a ritual celebration with her partner.   Crystal's newest book, Pain and Faith in the Wiccan World was just released from Immanion Press in early February. Her earlier books include Bridiging the Gap and Shades of Faith. Crystal is an outspoken activist and counselor.    She describes herself on Facebook: "I am a daughter of Yemaya living in the SF bay area, an author of two books, mother and family woman, coven member, High Priestess, and counselor. Will always love her mother and misses her very much!"I am a 36 year old. I spend most of my time with my family, working on various projects, writing, school, being with the coven and just being a friend."

Time slot for this edition may change due to scheduling conflicts for one or both hosts.   The Pagan Weekly News brings you news, views, interviews and opinions from the global Pagan community. Hosts Zaracon and RevKess bring you a variety of view points and a Pagan perspective on mainstream news coverage.      

Peter Dybing joins RevKess and KaliSara for the second time. His first appearance was mere weeks before he stepped down from his positions with various Pagan organizations to better dedicate his time to his partner and to his calling of disaster relief.   Peter has remained active in the Pagan community and as an activist for many causes. Occasionally sticking his neck out when it comes to some unfavorable opinions or discussion topics on his blog, Peter doesn't back down from a fire of ideas nor a a forest fire.   In this visit the idea of activism will be addressed as well as a discussion of Peter's career in disaster relief and his activities within the Pagan community.

The Pagan Weekly News brings you news, views and interviews from the global Pagan community. Zaracon and RevKess host the show at its new time of 9am CST on Tuesdays. You can listen live (and take part in the chat room), in archives on BTR or iTunes, or with your mobile device using Stitcher or some other podcatcher. The 2013 Pagan Festival Season has already started with PantheaCon in February and others right on the horizon. This week your hosts will give you information and important dates on some of the upcoming events in the United States and elsewhere.

KaliSara is our resident astrologer. RevKess is practically oblivious when it comes to astrology.   Tune in for a fun conversation about the basics of astrology and maybe learn something along the way.   Western astrology, Chinese astrology, Celtic and Native American influences on modern interpretations of Western astrology, some of the history and what-not of astrology. Should be an interesting show!

Join Zaracon as he presents this week's edition of PWN. RevKess is out of town and will be unable to participate in this edition.   Pagan Weekly News is part of the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel. Every week the hosts bring you news, views and interviews from the global Pagan community.

While Wendy Rule was at PantheaCon 2013 she took some time to visit with KaliSara and RevKess to talk about music, PantheaCon and her online class, Living a Life of Magic. To learn more about Wendy and her music go to www.wendyrule.com. To learn more about her class go to www.livingalifeofmagic.com.   All the music in this episode is by Wendy Rule.

The Roman Druid joins RevKess and Zaracon to talk about his experiences at PantheaCon 2013 and share some insights into the news of the day. The Roman Druid will also be discussing his plans for an upcoming series on the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel.

KaliSara speaks with Timothy Flanagan and Amber Moon of Officers of Avalon. From their press release in January:   Officers of Avalon (www.officersofavalon.com)    President: Timothy Flanagan, who has been an member of Officers of Avalon since it's inception and a former Vice President, has now taken on the responsibility of the President. Tim is Wiccan and a retired police officer from New Jersey.   Vice President: Amber Moon, has been a member of Officers of Avalon for two years and is a current law enforcement officer from Florida. Amber is the group's web mistress and public relations officer, as well as being a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin.   About Officers of Avalon: On 15 December 1999 Corporal Tricia Mullensky of the University of Massaccusetts (Dartmouth) Police Department created the Yahoo e-group Officers of Avalon as a "way for Pagan law enforcement and emergency personnel to talk, discuss, vent or ask questions to others of like mind."

Life happens. Sometimes for the better. Recent changes for both RevKess and Zaracon have caused them to look at a new time slot for PWN. This week finds both Zaracon and RevKess ill. Z has no voice and RevKess is coughing up a storm. That's right, the plague that took KaliSara out for two weeks has struck the boys. RevKess (and maybe Z) will be with you on Thursday., PWN brings you news, views and interviews from the Global Pagan community with a Pagan perspective on mainstream news events and issues from around the globe. Tune in live and join the hosts in the chatroom on BTR or listen in aschives on BTR, iTunes and Stitcher.

  Teo Bishop returns to PMPC to talk about the Solitary Druid Fellowship and the ADF. Join KaliSara and RevKess as they enjoy another great conversation with this pioneer in Druidry.     From the SDF website: The Solitary Druid Fellowship (SDF) is an extension of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), an independent tradition of Neo-Pagan Druidism. It is organized to provide solitary Druids, as well as any solitary Pagan in the general public, with an opportunity to engage more deeply with their ritual practice, while at the same time forging spiritual bonds with other solitaries through the adoption of a shared liturgical form.     The Fellowship is organized by Teo Bishop, author of the blog, Bishop In The Grove. Before becoming a practicing Pagan was a member of the Episcopal Church, a liturgically-based Christian denomination. With more than twenty years of experience in a liturgical tradition, Teo brings to the Fellowship an understanding about the value of shared practice, as well as a deep appreciation for beauty, simplicity, and effective language in religious ritual.  

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME FOR LIVE LISTENS   PWN brings you a weekly selection of news, views, and interviews from and for the Pagan community. 

 Celebrate Imbolc with the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel.

RevKess is back this week with more news, views and information from and for the Pagan community. Zaracon is otherwise engaged for this edition.    

Join Kalisara in talking with Scott Parker about the problem of gender discrimination and crime within the Native American communities. Scott lives and works on Turtle Mountain Reservation, and is promoting rape awareness there. He will be talking about the unique issues facing Native American communities regarding sex and gender discrimination.