The Pagan Planner for 2023 is an essential tool for those who follow Pagan or Wiccan practices and want to stay organized and connected to the cycles of nature throughout the year. This planner helps pagans keep track of their rituals, ceremonies, and magical workings while also providing space for personal reflection and growth. **With its beautiful design and detailed astrological and lunar information**, the Pagan Planner 2023 serves as both a practical planner and a spiritual guide. One of the main features of the Pagan Planner 2023 is its inclusion of important Pagan holidays and sabbats. These dates are marked clearly on the calendar pages, allowing users to plan their celebrations and rituals in advance. Additionally, the planner provides information on the significance of each holiday and offers suggestions for rituals and spells that can be performed during these times.
Professor Meyer is best known for his translations of the texts of documents associated with the ancient mystery religions, early Christian magic, and Gnostic texts, of which the most notable have been the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas. He is regarded as an authority on Gnosticism and has published many books on the subject.
This thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dimensions that flowered in early Christianity. The Coptic Magical Papyri Vernacular Religion in Late Roman and Early Islamic Egypt is a five-year research project 2018-2023 based at the Chair of Egyptology of the Julius Maximilian University Würzburg and funded by the Excellent Ideas programme.
Additionally, the planner provides information on the significance of each holiday and offers suggestions for rituals and spells that can be performed during these times. **This makes it easier for pagans to align their practices with the natural rhythms of the Earth** and the changing seasons. Another key aspect of the Pagan Planner 2023 is its comprehensive astrological and lunar information.
The Project
The Coptic Magical Papyri: Vernacular Religion in Late Roman and Early Islamic Egypt is a five-year research project (2018-2023) based at the Chair of Egyptology of the Julius Maximilian University Würzburg and funded by the Excellent Ideas programme. The team consists of Korshi Dosoo (research group leader), Markéta Preininger, and Julia Schwarzer.
Our goal is to advance the study of the corpus of Coptic “magical texts” – manuscripts written on papyrus, as well as parchment, paper, ostraca and other materials, and attesting to private religious practices designed to cope with the crises of daily life in Egypt. There are about six hundred of these texts which survive, dating to between the third and twelfth centuries of the common era. The largest published collection to-date, Ancient Christian Magic (Marvin Meyer & Richard Smith, 1994), contains only about one hundred of these texts – about a sixth of the total number – while the remainder of those published are scattered in over a hundred books and articles, accessible to and known by only a few specialists.
These documents serve as vital pieces of information for vernacular religion – the realities rather than the ideal of religious practices and beliefs as they were experienced and carried out in daily life. They provide rich information about the experiences of people from the periods they document – the transitions from traditional Egyptian religion to Christianity and Islam, the diffusion and interaction of different forms of Christianity (“gnostic” and orthodox, Miaphysiste and Dyophysite, cults of saints and angels), and conceptions of the human and divine worlds – how human experiences such as happiness and success, suffering and sickness, love and conflict were understood and negotiated.
Our project has five key components:
- The creation of a continually-updated, publicly-available online corpus of Coptic magical texts, stored within the Kyprianos database .
- The edition of new texts, and the re-edition and correction of older manuscripts, made possible by the comparative material within the corpus.
- The publication of these editions, both online and in print.
- Specific studies on different aspects of the magical texts – their language, their cosmologies, their ritual practices, and so on. These will respond to questions generated in the compilation of the corpus and the edition of texts.
- The communication of these results through regular blog posts and our podcast.
Please contact us if you would like to collaborate, receive regular updates, or correct information online or in the Kyprianos database.
This includes the positioning of the planets, moon phases, and influential astrological events. By providing this information, the planner allows pagans to **plan their rituals and spellwork in accordance with the celestial energies** that are present at any given time. The lunar information is particularly useful for those who work with moon magic and wish to harness the power of the moon phases in their practices. In addition to the calendars and astrological information, the Pagan Planner 2023 also offers plenty of space for personal reflection. It includes sections for goal-setting, journaling, and tracking personal growth. **This allows pagans to connect with their spirituality on a deeper level and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness**. The planner encourages its users to set intentions, work towards their goals, and reflect on their experiences throughout the year. Overall, the Pagan Planner 2023 is a valuable tool for pagans and Wiccans who wish to stay organized and connected to their spiritual practices. **With its combination of practical functionality and spiritual guidance**, this planner helps pagans align their rituals and ceremonies with the natural world and encourages personal growth and self-reflection. For anyone looking to deepen their connection to nature and nurture their spiritual path, the Pagan Planner 2023 is a must-have..
Reviews for "Understanding the Wheel of Life: Embracing the Pagan Planner for a Balanced 2023"
1. Jennifer - 2/5 - I was really excited to get my hands on the Pagan Planner 2023, but I ended up feeling disappointed with my purchase. First off, the design and layout of the planner were cluttered and overwhelming. It was hard to find the sections I needed, and there was no clear organization. Additionally, the content provided lacked depth and substance. I was hoping for insightful and meaningful information about Pagan traditions, but instead, it felt like a surface-level introduction. Overall, I don't feel like this planner lived up to my expectations, and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. John - 1/5 - The Pagan Planner 2023 was a complete waste of my money. The quality of the materials used was poor, and the binding started to fall apart within a few weeks of use. The images and illustrations in the planner were also subpar. They were low resolution and looked pixelated, which was disappointing. Moreover, the content itself was very basic and didn't offer any valuable insights or guidance. I regret purchasing this planner and would advise others to save their money and invest in a better quality alternative.
3. Samantha - 2/5 - I have been using pagan planners for years, but the 2023 edition fell short of my expectations. The size of the planner was larger than previous editions, making it inconvenient to carry around. The font used in the planner was also tiny and hard to read, causing eye strain and frustration. The sections dedicated to various Pagan traditions and practices were too brief and lacked depth. Overall, I felt like this edition of the pagan planner did not live up to the standards set by its predecessors, and I wouldn't recommend it to fellow Pagans looking for a comprehensive and user-friendly planner.