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GREETINGS:  My name is Ariannna.  The following information about
paganism  was  channeled, (or inspired ) by a ritual called Drawing
Down the Moon.   It is an attempt by myself to speak as the Goddesss
of the Full Moon to all Her children. Some of the information is specific
to the activities and concerns of my Women's Full Moon magic circle,
The Silver Sisters.
Paganism
July, 1992 Full Moon

       I am She who you called.  I am Mother of All.  I am the
 ancient Mother, who men and women have invoked since
 the beginning of time.
         I'm here to talk to you, instruct you.  Hopefully, clear up
any questions that you might have in the back of your minds
that you might have about the Goddess, deities, and how they
 fit into your spiritual life.
          Many of you are planning to attend what Ariannna has
 called  "The Goddess Party".  Some of you, in the back of
your minds, are thinking: "Sure, it's fun, but what does it mean?
How  does this fit into my spirituality,if I come as an aspect--
such as the Goddess of Cats, or the Goddess of Love, or the
Goddess of whatever.  What does it all mean?  I know it's all
fun, and it feels good, but what am I doing here?
                       HOW DOES IT ALL FIT??"
     What I'd like to say is that these deities are living and real.
 They are as real as anything that has been created.
Your group has created a special watcher, a helper, that you
have named Siri.  You should know, that like your creation,
that the minds, hearts, and thoughts of those in spirit are
allowed, yes encouraged, to complete more creation.  Just
as you created her, men and women over the centuries have
created their deities,  and these are real and living.  These
deities may be seen as friends, as sisters, and brothers.
They are alive, they may grant requests, if you so choose
to call upon them.  They are happy for all the love that you
feel for them.  As your sister Margaret said- "My love is as
 you to Me.", so any deity that you choose will become
strengthened by the power that you give it.  Any many still
have power, throughout the centuries.  The collective
unconscious of mankind, still recognizes their beauty.
They are aspects of the unconscious, but they also live
and love.  I want to tell you, my children, why  these pagan
deities fell before, and why you may invoke them now.
      Before,  the world was young, and there were many
souls that were learned, and understood that the flow of
spirit is ONE, and that these deities were but pathway into
that flow.  But, there were also very young, naive souls.
Through fear and ignorance, and culture and tradition,
were swept into a life of worshiping tribal, minor deities,
as they were told to do.  They missed the boat.
What is your saying?  It is- they couldn't see the forest for
the trees.  This is what these early pagans did. Instead of
 seeing the beauty of all the aspects, all the paths to help
them know spirit better,  they began focusing on the deity
itself.  This is why the beauty of these deities were lost,
because the beauty of them was their connection to spirit.
The beauty of them was the unique pathway that they
provided into the pulsating river and flow that Arianna calls
in her spirit invocation.
     Why I say you may call them now, is because hopefully,
humankind has grown to a higher level of understanding.
True, there is one divinity, but this divinity can be seen through
many different forms and angles.  Just as you look out through
your front picture window, then go to the back of the house,
and look out your back picture window, you see nature from
a little different perspective.  If you don't focus on my deity
as better than yours game, and love them all, in relationship
to the whole, and to the river of spirit, they may live in your
minds and hearts.  You may invoke them as powerful sisters
 and brothers in spirit.   You would cry out to a friend,  if you
had broken down in traffic, and needed a ride home.
Just as you would cry out to friends in flesh for help,  you may
also invoke these living ones if you choose.  The would be
 happy to help you.
      Keep in mind, that every deity that can  be conceived
by the mind of man, is but a minute portion  of All That Is.
All deities are here to serve spirit.  Spirit was not created
to serve deities.
     So my darlings, there may be differences, even at the
Goddess Party, between  various paths.  There  is a way
to smooth  this over, and in the coming times ahead, when
so many are tapping into their religions, their spiritual
natures more deeply.  Just remember--All Spirit Is One.
What ever side stream you choose to guide you into that
pulsating river of life in spirit, is good for you.  Emphasize
 the common, not the differences, and this is how we will
bring all to truth, light and love.
     As your Mother, I am grateful, happy, and honored
that you have chosen My path.  This is not the only path,
but I embrace you all.  It is one that is loving,  notjudging,
that is not harsh.  It is a good path for you and for many
others that we could reach.  This is their choice.
     My children, I hope this has helped you.  I hope later,
 you will read the words that Ariannna  will type.  You will
reflect  upon  this and know  that the spirit, life, joy, and the
cosmic orgasm that you all seek is what the Divine is all about.
It is what you are all about.   My children, I love you.
Peace. Be still. Enjoy, Have fun.  I will be with you in spirit
at the Goddess Party.  Sleep tight . Dream on.
Love your sisters and brothers.

END
*** Listen and dance to theme song
from Never Ending Story, if you wish.***

NOTE: The 1995 Goddess Party/Celebration will be
held in Pittsburgh on August 19th, approximatly
3pm to midnight, rain or shine, in a county park.
It is free but donations are needed.
If you would like to have an invitation snail mailed
to you, including map, please e-mail me with your
address.   Ariannna