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During the ceremonies, which take place at a temple in Morgan s house and sometimes the woods, the members raise their collective consciousness and put themselves in a trance state. During the ceremonies, which take place at a temple in Morgan s house and sometimes the woods, the members raise their collective consciousness and put themselves in a trance state.
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Enter the Coven
Pointy black hats, long black robes and broomsticks are always in fashion during late October. The spell-casting, cauldron-brewing, gray-haired witch is a classic Halloween icon — an image and costume that’s always floating around.
But in real life, witches are both men and women — ordinary people with day jobs, in fact — who ditch the hokey attire. Coven of the Ancient Dawn, based near Cheviot, is an actual coven (a group of witches) with seven practicing members who bond over an appreciation of ancient cultural practices and traditions. They believe that every organic substance has a spirit and try to connect to that.
High Priest Brian Morgan, who has been studying magic and witchcraft for 25 years, founded the coven four years ago and leads it. He also runs the Ohio Valley Pagan Society, which has a couple hundred members. When Morgan was 14, he had a paranormal experience and started feeling what he describes as “energies.”
“It was a quest of finding out what was going on with me,” he says. “Most of the world’s major religions like Christianity, Judaism or Islam didn’t answer that, so I had to seek elsewhere, and eventually this is where it led me.”
Morgan defines “witchcraft” as a religious practice of sorts that incorporates ancient cultures — Egyptian, Greek and Norse, among others — to achieve better spiritual understanding of one’s inner self.
Emily Brunner, a newer member and the “Summoner” of the coven, acts as a liaison for those outside the coven and helps to facilitate rituals.
She says this particular coven works with a specific god, Morrighan, to whom she felt a connection. Morrighan is the coven’s main deity, but they honor others in the Celtic pantheon as well.
“She’s mysterious. She’s known as the goddess of battle,” Brunner says. Morgan adds that Morrighan is known as the dark goddess and encompasses life, death and rebirth — the cycle of the universe.
The ceremonies are kind of hush-hush. Morgan claims this is because they need to keep the energy pure. Any outside influence can negatively affect or even “cancel out” the ritual. He compares it to chemistry — when adding an unknown element, a reaction can go awry.
But as far as the steps go, they have an opening ritual at the beginning of almost every meeting where they call upon the gods, goddesses and elements. During the ceremonies, which take place at a temple in Morgan’s house and sometimes the woods, the members raise their collective consciousness and put themselves in a trance state. This is done through guided meditation, repetitive actions or repetitive breathing. The feeling is intimate — strong, overwhelming and loving, Morgan says. And the ceremony is followed by a closing ritual to banish any bad energy or spirits that could have materialized.
The rituals don’t entail tossing toads or rat parts into a green, boiling cauldron. Nothing is sacrificed. When asked if the association to witches in popular culture bothers any of them, the ward and lieutenant of the Coven of the Ancient Dawn, Edward Stone, says he’s used to it.
“It’s not coincidence. One of the big holidays coming up is Samhain (when the veil between this world and the spirit world thins) or Halloween; same day, different culture,” he says.
But Morgan wants people to know that witches, Wiccans and Pagans are not “scary” or “bad.” In fact, they do a lot of good for the community. Through the Ohio Valley Pagan Society, there is a yearly picnic during which members do charity work; they’ve worked with Tails of Hope, Bethany House and a wolf sanctuary in Kentucky in the past.
Witches in this coven are just everyday people who happen to have a community that shares their beliefs and interests. Morgan works as a machinist in the aerospace industry, Brunner works as an artist and Stone works as a coordinator for a warehouse by day. Stone says people at work know he is Pagan, but it’s not a big deal.
“It’s a mild curiosity at best,” he says. And when he actually talks about the rich history and culture behind what he believes, “I’ve actually gotten a lot of positive feedback.”
Originally written for Cincinnati CityBeat: CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY.
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Reviews for "Unleash Your Inner Magician with Magic Basketball on Bally Sports"
1. John Doe - 2 stars
I found "Magic basketball on bally sports" to be quite disappointing. The overall coverage of the games felt lackluster, with commentators who lacked passion and knowledge about the sport. The analysis provided during halftime and post-game was minimal, leaving me craving for more insightful discussions. Additionally, the camera angles used during the game were often frustrating, making it hard to follow the action on the court. Overall, I was hoping for a more immersive and engaging experience, but sadly, "Magic basketball on bally sports" fell short of my expectations.
2. Jane Smith - 1 star
I couldn't stand watching "Magic basketball on bally sports". The constant commercials interrupted the game flow, making it difficult to get immersed in the action. It felt like there was more time spent on advertising than actually broadcasting the game. Furthermore, the commentators were biased and lacked objectivity, which made it hard to trust the analysis provided. I ended up switching to another sports channel midway through the game as I couldn't stand the overall production quality and lack of unbiased coverage.
3. David Johnson - 2 stars
"Magic basketball on bally sports" was a disappointment for me. The commentary team seemed uninspired and lacked the enthusiasm necessary to make the viewing experience enjoyable. The lack of in-depth analysis and game breakdowns during timeouts and halftime left me feeling unsatisfied as a viewer. Additionally, the camera work was subpar, with constant missed shots and poor framing. Overall, I was hoping to be entertained and informed, but the broadcast failed to deliver in these aspects.
4. Sarah Thompson - 2 stars
I was not impressed with "Magic basketball on bally sports". The commentary throughout the game lacked energy and often felt disconnected from the action on the court. There were also numerous technical glitches during the broadcast, which further detracted from the viewing experience. I understand that live broadcasts can have hiccups, but the frequency and severity of these issues were unacceptable. I expected a better quality production, and unfortunately, "Magic basketball on bally sports" did not meet my expectations.