Copper Moon E-zine

September is Tarot Month at Copper Moon!

We are so excited to announce a fantastic new concept to Copper Moon E-zine - theme months. Okay, this is how it began . . . Steel Witch and I wanted to have a central idea covered in depth, and well,  one month seems like the perfect duration of time.  We still will cover other topics, so nothing is "on hold" its more that the e-zine will focus on this main idea. To really cover the Tarot from different angles and perspectives.

One of our goals is to have a new theme every month - but life gets crazy so this is unlikely. Maybe that element of surprise will be even more exciting. I mean, you never know what could come next! 

Forming a Twenty-something Wiccan study group

You ever hear the saying "when you are ready a teacher will appear?" The question I am addressing today is: how do teachers find students? Well . . . how about posting a notice online! Below you will find a kind of "ad" that me and my boyfriend Dante have created. We are looking to connect with other twenty-something Wiccans in our area for an in person study group. 

Specifically, we live about an hour north of Tampa, FL. It is worth noting that even though we know several Wiccan/Pagan people in our area we'd like to network with people our age! Perhaps you live around us and don't even know it! Maybe you attend University of South Florida and are out on summer break? Perhaps you've been putting out vibes too to find other people with similar interests.

Here is our ad and contact information and maybe, just maybe, you're in the area too!

We're Seeking Submissions!

Copper Moon is an online blog/magazine for Wiccan and Pagan practitioners in their teens and early twenties. It was created in 2002 by author Gwinevere Rain. Features include in-depth author interviews, articles, book reviews and more!

Currently, we are seeking articles, essays and prayers by aspiring writers age 13 to 26! We publish approximately four times a month and have nearly 300 subscribers.

Please continue reading to find out more about the e-zine and how to submit your work for consideration.

Archived Author Interviews

When Copper Moon E-zine first switched over to the blog/magazine format the main focus was to put up new content, grab subscribers and move forward with the magazine. Lately, putting up previously published items proved to be harder than expected.

Now, things are flowing a bit better. Although it is a time consuming process, I think the end result is worth it! Within our interview section, you can now browse through several fantastic pieces.

Click on the authors name to directly read that particular feature:

M. Macha NightMare

Christopher Penczak

Kristin Madden

Jason Miller

Laurie Faria Stolarz

Feel free to comment on any of the interviews below each piece.   

Archives of Wisdom

Copper Moon has been online since 2002, however we've been using our current format (blog/magazine hybrid) for a little over a year. Due to this change of format, I didn't have the opportunity to maintain our older material (online).

However, throughout the upcoming weeks. I will begin the process of taking select archived material and posting it on the website. As some of you are recent subscribers; these articles, reviews and author interviews will come across as new material. They will be "backdated" on the website, so all new material should be featured first as usual.

If you are subscribe through e-mail, chances are you'll receive this material via e-mail. To save you from constant e-mails, i'll aim to send out the archived material on the same day as new submissions. This way you'll have one e-mail with several bits of info new and past dated.  

This may take some time to adjust but ultimately Copper Moon will have a significant amount of archived of material. This knowledge bank will be a testament to the hard work and effort of our contributors, readers and authors who have stood by the vision of Copper Moon E-zine.

Thank you for your time, patience and continued support.

Sincerely,
Gwinevere Rain
Owner and Editor of Copper Moon E-zine

New Look for Copper Moon !

For the past year the e-zine has been adapting to this blog/magazine hybrid format. Now that we've got a rhythm to the posts and finding our voice, I figured i'd update the site with a fresh new look. Readers will find a more streamlined (male friendly) appearance. It's even easier to read with a classic font. Navigation is functional, flowing smoothly but also visually appealing. Note the "category cloud" which bolds the most recently updated categories.

I've also enclosed a banner to my Etsy shop called Caroline Moon. Here, you'll find handmade jewelry for women. Purchases from Caroline Moon will help support the upkeep of this website.   

We have several new advertising spots available. It is my hope to eventually pay writers for their work. As the new advertising spots fill up, we'll inch closer and closer to this goal.

As always Copper Moon will evolve but you'll always be able to find favorite features like interviews, book reviews and articles written by young people just like you!

Please continue to support Copper Moon by reading, subscribing, writing articles, sharing our link and visiting our fantastic sponsors!

Sincerely,
~ Gwinevere Rain
Editor and Owner of Copper Moon E-zine

Copper Moon is growing up!

by Gwinevere Rain

Copper Moon is growing up! You might have noticed already. Contributor articles have been more hard hitting. Both Social Conservatism and Meatatarian’s Argument have sparked much discussion. And we'll continue to post such commentary articles along with How-To and personal essays. The purpose behind these pieces is to stimulate discussion about how Wiccan/Pagans are portrayed. What values do we hold? Can we all be lumped into one pre-defined definition? I may not agree with every word posted in these types articles, but I do support people's rights to have their voice heard.

It can be a fine line between what is acceptable and what isn't. Not every article submitted is posted. I am sure some web readers will be upset about what's been said in this or that piece, well you have a right to be heard too. Feel free to post your comments below the article in question. Just keep it calm and rational. 

Future articles may include sexual themes, political concepts, challenging the statue quo within our own community. As the editor, I will keep an awareness of our   younger readers ... but it is not my job to shield them from different viewpoints or uncomfortable topics.

Kathy Lee Gifford Speaks ill of Pagans on NBC

On Wednesday, June 25th: NBC Today Show host Kathy Lee Gifford said during a segment "The Pagans, the nasty, bad, Pagans, believed ..."  To view the comment and for details on the context of this comment view the video: Who Knew? Wedding Traditions (wait about 4:28 minutes in).

 

For more coverage on this subject:

To view and/or sign the online petition

Witchvox Article

Wild Hunt Blog Post

Take a Poll

Post your comments below! What do you think about Kathy Lee Gifford's comment? Should she apologize? Be reprimanded by NBC? Are some Wiccan/Pagans overreacting?

Copper Moon Call for Submissions!

Copper Moon (www.copper-moon.com) is an online blog magazine for Wiccan/Pagan practitioners in their teens and early twenties. Our features include eye-opening author Interviews, articles, book reviews and more! This interactive site enables readers to comment on individual articles, subscribe through e-mail or in a RSS reader! Our aim is to have at least one new article or book review up each week. Since 2002 we have been providing a venue for young practitioners to express their opinions and have their writing showcased.

If you are 13 to 26 we'd love to read your submission. Visit the writers guidelines page.

Some article ideas (Take em'!)
* Fall & Winter Sabbat craft ideas
* Solitary ritual for next holiday
* Incorporating your hobby into your spiritual path
* Wiccan Prayer (written by you!)
* How Wiccans can help the environment
* Simple steps to writing your own rituals
* Personal story on finding a particular deity you work with
* Being Wiccan in a relationship with a non-Wiccan
* Going to public coven rituals

Thanks for considering Copper Moon, one of the leading publications for young adult Wiccan/Pagans on the web.

Sincerely,
~ Gwinevere Rain
Author of SPELLCRAFT FOR TEENS, MOONBEAMS & SHOOTING STARS and CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE WITCH!

Copper Moon E-zine Plugged on MTV.com!

Blessings all: news alert! You've read Raven Digitalis's work here, now he is featured (along with a few of his friends) on MTV! In an online companion article, they even enclosed a link to Copper Moon (thanks to our frequent contributor Abel for remembering us!).   

Raven Digitalis is the author of Goth Craft and the upcoming Shadow Magick Compendium. We have been a long time supporter of his ventures and seek to help other young authors like Raven. Take a peak at the MTV article and videos . . .  Far From Devil Worship And 'Harry Potter,' Young Witches Explain What They're Really About.

If you are visiting us from the MTV article here's an overview of what we do here: 

Copper Moon is an online blog magazine for Wiccan/Pagan practitioners in their teens and early twenties. Our features include eye-opening author Interviews, articles, book reviews and more! This interactive site enables readers to comment on individual articles, subscribe through e-mail or in a RSS reader! Our aim is to have at least one new article or book review up each week. Since 2002 we have been providing a venue for young practitioners to express their opinions and have their writing showcased. If you are 13 to 26 we'd love to read your submission. Thanks for considering Copper Moon, one of the leading publications for young adult Wiccan/Pagans on the web. Created by Gwinevere Rain author of Spellcraft for Teens, Moonbeams & Shooting Stars and Confessions of a Teenage Witch!

Please feel free to link to us, contribute,or subscribe!

Raven Digitalis Articles On Copper Moon:
Magickal Interior Decorating
The Word "Muggle:" To Say or Not to Say?