the introduction, what a show

[ashareem]

-Name you would like to go by: Ashareem is fine. It's a portmanteau of my name and initials

-Present path or tradition: Traditionalist Witch/Bon Buddhist

-Interests: Genealogy, philosophy, folklore, fairy tales, reading, writing, and a lot more.

-Age (not mandatory): I've rolled around ol' Sol 63 times. 64 will be at the end of August.

-Brief Bio:

I've been a lot of things in my life: Southern Baptist, American Baptist, almost-a-Jew (my Rabbi talked me out of it), Druid, Witch, Wiccan. I was known as Moondancer for a whole lot of years in various pagan forums and magazines. I'm also a moderator in The Witches Almanac and Transpagan Facebook groups.

I was originally initiated in 1973 into a Georgian Tradition coven, I've also studied other traditions as well. My primary practice is that of Gwen Thompson's NECTW with additional elements from Joe Wilson's 1734, Gwydion Pendderwen's Feri bits and pieces he shared with me back in the 70s, and the witchcraft tradition the late Fran Culter of Tacoma. I'm also member of AODA and a former member of ADF, as well as a Gardnerian 1st degree, and a White Cord initiate of NROOGD. Like I said, lots of things.

I completed transition late in life; tried transitioning several times earlier, but life kept getting in the way, so I helped raise three kids with my wife. We've been together since 1981.

Comments

[mdehners]

Looks like you're as bad as me! 4 Christian denominations, 1 Alexandrian Wiccan, Eclectic Wiccan, ADF Druidism(back in Isaac's day) Folkish Asatru and now Nordic Heathenry(since 93). Been "Out" of both closets since 1980 and with my Handfasted partner since 1998....
Welcome to the group!
Cheers,
Pat

[ashareem]

Thanks!

[raynedanser]

Hi! You sound incredibly interesting. You have your hand in a bit of everything and it's caught my attention. :) I don't know how to describe myself other than eclectic Pagan. I'm always interested and reading and studying, especially if it's something new to me.

All this to say - may I add you?

[ashareem]

Certainly.

[moondoll]

oh wow you've been around the block quite a few times..sounds very interesting nice to meet you!

[ashareem]

Likewise and welcome to the group.

[ashareem]

Rereading these tonight, and finally noticed your ADF reference. I became Senior Druid of Garran Siorglas/Evergreen Grove in Seattle after Domi moved back east, in the late 80s/early 90s.

[moondoll]

thank you!

[mdehners]

I was a founding member of Mugwort Grove in the DC metro area. I've fond memories of Issac's tenure, not so much of him personally(though his wife at the time and I got along well enough to watch Arthur when both were giving workshoppes. One of my 1st exposures to "Free Range Children". Hope he turned out better than my brother's lot;>....
Cheers,
Pat

[ashareem]

As best I can tell, Arthur turned out pretty well. :) Isaac, well, Isaac was Isaac. :D