M. Macha Nightmare

M. Macha Nightmare

M. Macha NightMare, a priestess and witch, is an author, teacher and ritualist, with a penchant for collaboration. An initiate, and among the founders of, Reclaiming Tradition Witchcraft, as well as Faery/Feri Tradition, Macha holds Elder and ministerial credentials through The Covenant of the Goddess (CoG), the oldest and largest non denominational organization of Witches in the USA. A member since 1981, she is a former National First Officer and has served the Covenant in many other capacities. She also is an ordained minister of the Communitarian Church in Vermont. NightMare is also a participating member of The Biodiversity Project Spirituality Working Group; the Sacred Dying Foundation; the Marin Interfaith Council; the Ord Brighideach; and the Nature Religion Scholars Network. [http://www.machanightmare.com] Her matron is Kali Ma. Her magical practice is inspired by feminism and a concern for the health of our planet, and is informed by Celtic, Hindu and Tibetan practices, the sacred art of Tantra, and the magic of enchantment. When the opportunity presents itself, Macha travels the "broomstick circuit" of neopagan gatherings, where she enjoys immersing herself in the diverse community of American Witchcraft. Her writing has appeared in many periodicals, and she has frequently spoken on behalf of the Craft in electronic and print media, and at colleges and universities. She currently teaches at Cherry Hill Seminary, and online Pagan seminary based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Bibliography

* 1997 - "The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over" (with Starhawk) (HarperSanFrancisco) ISBN 0-06-251516-0
* 2001 - "Witchcraft and the Web: Weaving Pagan Traditions Online" (ECW Press) ISBN 1-55022-466-2
* 2002 - "Irish Spirit: Pagan, Celtic, Christian, Global" edited by Patricia Monaghan (contributor) (Wolfhound Press) ISBN 0-86327-875-2
* 2004 - "Pagan Pride: Honoring the Craft and Culture of Earth and Goddess" (Citadel Press) ISBN 0-8065-2548-7

Public appearance venues

* Ancient Ways Festivals
* Cornell University, Pagan Student Group, Ithaca, NY
* Covenant of Gaia Church of Alberta
* Covenants of Unitarian Universality Pagans (CUUPS)
* Feast of Lights, sponsored by EarthSpirit
* 17th Annual Heartland Pagan Festival, Kansas.
* MerryMeet
* Pagan Community Council of Ohio
* PantheaCons
* Starwood Festival, Sherman, NY (2006)
* Temple of Isis/Los Angeles
* The Lilith Institute, A Center for the Study of Sacred Text, Myth and Ritual, Napa, CA

References

* [http://www.twpt.com/nightmare.htm The Wiccan/Pagan Times: Author's Corner Bio and Interview]
* [http://pagansa.org.ohio-state.edu/macha.html Interview with M. Macha Nightmare]

External links

* [http://www.machanightmare.com M. Macha NightMare website]


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