More Information About Thalia

Thalia Clan is an initiatory tradition, meaning that you have to be initiated into an existing Hearth to become a member. This isn't about any kind of elitism or belief that 'only a witch can make a witch' - we're a self-created Tradition, so we would be really hypocritical thinking things like that. However, one of the foundations of our Tradition is that we try as best as we can to be family to each other. Because of that, we're based on our Hearths, and on accepting each other as part of that family, and on forming the bonds you can only get through time spent with each other. That's why you have to be initiated into a Hearth. However, we're also talking about taking the parts of Thalia that do translate into solitary work, and turning it into our own sister-tradition of Wicca, Storyteller Wicca. If you're interested in that, or if you have input on how we can do that, feel free to contact us. Otherwise, the only places we currently have Hearths is Indianapolis, Indiana. If you're near enough to Indy and you'd like more information, let us know.

Interest Form

Note: Feel free to fill out as much or as little of this as you choose. Nothing is required. However, if you've read the information about us and are seriously interested in Thalia, the more detailed questions would probably help us determine whether we'd fit with each other or drive each other crazy - like any family. :)

Your name (Craft or real): (Do not hit return)

E-mail address (NOTE: This isn't required, but if you don't fill it out correctly, we have no way of responding to all this lovely information you give us):

Of the following, what do you consider yourself? (I know, I know, there's more than one. Pick the best fit)

How old are you?

18 years old or under (Note: Under 18 requires parental permission to attend Hearth rituals)

Between 19 and 28 years old (the 'Maiden' or 'Youth' years :))

Between 29 and 55 years old (after your Saturn return: the 'Mother' or 'Warrior' years)

More than 55 years old (the 'Crone' or 'Elder' stages)

Where are you near?

Indianapolis, Indiana

Anderson, Indiana

Greenville, South Carolina

Other (please specify)

How long have you practiced Wicca or NeoPaganism? (OK, so most of us can claim to have been Pagan all our lives without knowing it had a name. I'm talking about since you knew it had a name. :))

I'm just starting to look into this

In my first year and a day

More than a year, less than three

More than three years, less than seven

More than seven years

Have you read any of the following authors? (Check all that apply)

Margo Adler

Scott Cunningham

Starhawk

Silver Ravenwolf

Janet and Stuart Farrar

Raymond Buckland

Doreen Valiente

Z. Budapest

Ellen Cannon Reed

Ed Fitch

Pauline and Dan Campanelli

Laurie Cabot

Ted Andrews

Ed McGaa

D.J. Conway

Sybil Leek

The Principia Discordia (which isn't an author, but hey)

Richard Bach

C. S. Lewis

And a couple of non-metaphysical who still wield influence:

Robert Heinlein (especially Stranger In A Strange Land)

Spider Robinson (the Callahan's series)

Patricia Kenneally-Morrison

Gael Baudino

Marion Zimmer Bradley

Diana Paxson

Mercedes Lackey

Rosemary Edgehill

Madeliene L'Engle

Which (if any) has had the most influence on you and why?

Other interests:

Role-playing or MUSHing

SCA

Singing or playing an instrument

Listening to music - favorite artist:

Reading - favorite authors:

Crafts

Outdoor activities

Computers

Paganism, at least our brand, neither requires 'alternative' lifestyles nor condemns them. If you're involved in any (polyamory, homosexuality, etc.) and want to mention them, please do.

Thalia basically holds to three 'laws': the Wiccan Rede, "An it harm none, do as thou wilt"; the Threefold Law, "Whatever you do shall return to you threefold"; and (don't laugh) the Star Trek 'Law', "Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations", or in other words, "Don't belittle anyone else's Road". What do those three things mean to you?

The Charge of the Goddess lists several things that need to be in balance in Her Children. One of those is 'mirth and reverence'. What does that mean to you?

Why are you interested in exploring Wicca, NeoPaganism, or Magick with a group?

Finally, what else would you like us to know about you?

And remember Thalia's favorite line...: Life is too important to be taken seriously!

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