Crabtree, Lydia M. (Celtic Whispers Ezine, April 2008) Family Coven: The Magical Side http://www.celticwhispersezine.com/magickalfamily.htm
Crabtree, Lydia M. (The Witches Voice, March 30th - April 5th 2008) Political Witchcraft http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usga&c=words&id=12470
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Spirit One Webzine, March 21st 2008, Volume 103) Political Witchcraft http://www.earthspirits.org/xoops/modules/zmagazine/article.php?articleid=86
Crabtree, Lydia M. (New Ager eMag, Issue 15) Faith and Children: Part II, Fear, Prejudice and Magic http://www.earthspirits.org/xoops/modules/zmagazine/article.php?articleid=53
Crabtree, Lydia M. (The Witches Voice, February 24th - March 1st 2008) Faith and Children: Part III, Craft History and the Sacred Family http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usga&c=words&id=12279
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Spirit One Webzine, February 1, 2008, Volume 102) Faith and Children: Part III, Intercession and Training http://www.earthspirits.org/xoops/modules/zmagazine/article.php?articleid=62
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Celtic Whispers, January 2008) Faith and Children: Part III, Intercession and Training http://www.celticwhispersezine.com/themagickalfamily.htm
Crabtree, Lydia M. (The Witches Voice, December 23rd - December 29th 2007) Faith and Children: Part II, Fear and Magic http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usga&c=words&id=12226
Crabtree, Lydia M. (The Witches Voice, December 23rd - December 29th 2007) Christmas Illusions: Diluted Yule Symbols http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usga&c=words&id=12226
Crabtree, Lydia M. (The Witches Voice, December 16th - December 22nd 2007) Faith and Children: Part I, Expectation & Intimacy http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usga&c=parent&id=12156
Crabtree, Lydia M. (The New Ager eMag, Issue 14) Faith and Children: Part I, Expectation & Intimacy http://www.earthspirits.org/xoops/modules/zmagazine/article.php?articleid=39
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Spirit One E-Zine, December, 2007) Christmas Illusions http://www.paganshopping.com/spiritone/
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Celtic Whispers Ezine, December, 2007) Faith and Children: Part II, Expectation & Intimacy http://www.celticwhispersezine.com/themagickalfamily.htm
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Celtic Whispers Ezine, November, 2007) Faith and Children: Part I, Expectation & Intimacy http://www.celticwhispersezine.com/themagickalfamily.htm
Crabtree, Lydia M. (Spirit One Webzine, Volume 100 - October, 2007) Crabtree Spiritual Legacy http://www.paganshopping.com/spiritone/ *1st Prize for Non-Fiction*
Crabtree, Lydia M. (CIRCLE Magazine, Fall 2007: Sacred Wands & Staffs) Gathering Etiquette With Children http://www.circlesanctuary.org/circle/
Crabtree, Lydia M. (2004 - Current) Family Wiccan Tradition Various essays; www.familywiccantradition.org
Crabtree, Lydia M. (April, 2007) Faith is Universal, This I Believe
http://www.thisibelieve.org/dsp_ShowEssay.php?city=Cartersville&state=GA&uid=27162&start=0
Crabtree, Lydia M. (February, 2006) Pagan Scream Machine http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=&c=words&id=10533
Crabtree, Lydia M. (April, 2006) Pagan Parenting? http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=&c=parent&id=10542
Crabtree, Lydia M. (April, 2006) What’s a Pagan Parent to Do? http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=&c=words&id=10572
Crabtree, Lydia M. (October, 2005) Ritual of Death www.paganpages.org (Article is no longer current on Pagan Pages)
Crabtree, Lydia M. (2005) Bee-ings: Spiritual Journey from Larva to Bee and Beyond Witches’ Voice (Article is no longer available on Witches’ Voice)
Crabtree, Lydia M. (1992-1994) The Colligate Voice various articles North Georgia College & State University – contributing writer and editor
Crabtree, Lydia M. (1992-1994) The Gainesville Times various articles features writer for the Gannett publication, The Gainesville Times
Crabtree, Lydia M. (1993) Epitaph Mountain Laurels – North Georgia College & State University
Crabtree, Lydia M. (1993) Love Song Mountain Laurels – North Georgia College & State University
Crabtree, Lydia M. (1993) [YOU DIDN’T MAKE THE BED] Mountain Laurels – North Georgia College & State University
Bachelors of Science, Psychology - North Georgia College & State University
1994
Concentration, Journalism - North Georgia College & State University
1994 - Co-Editor for Junior and Senior Years
Concentration, Shakespearean Theatre - North Georgia College & State University
1994 - Production and Acting
Third Degree Ordination - Family Wiccan Tradition International
September 2005
First and Second Degree Training - Welch Celtic and Celtic Shamanistic Covens
1999 - 2003
Crabtree, Lydia M. Candy Ritual; PantheaCon (February, 2008)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Candy Ritual; ConVocation (February, 2008)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft; ConVocation (February, 2008)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Children's Feast of the Dead; Turning Wheel Festival (October, 2007)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Children's Feast of the Dead; Turning Wheel Festival (October, 2007)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Magic, Spells and Miracles; The Kindred (June, 2007)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Creating Family Coven; StarFest (May, 2007)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Totemic Devises; The Kindred (July, 2006)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Sacred Geometry: The Symbols of Circles; Starfest (May, 2006)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Candy Circle; Ritual to teach children ritual basics using tactile learning; The Kindred (Ostara, 2006)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Introduction to Wicca: Who What Where When Why and How; The Kindred (Jan – Mar, 2006)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Why are you exploring Wicca, Paganism or Witchcraft? Crafting a Spiritual Statement, The Kindred (Jan – Mar, 2006)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Family Legacy; Border Pagans (Fall, 2005)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Sacred Geometry: Meaning in Our Circles; Knoxville, Pagan Pride Day (July, 2005); Chattanooga Psychic Fair (Fall, 2004)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Pagan Parenting; Knoxville, Pagan Pride Day (July, 2005)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Private Divinatory Sessions; Special Request as a fundraiser for Pagan Pride Day and other events. I do not take personal money for divination per an oath to Mary Agnes Bridges. (1985-Current)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Ritual Theory & Outline (Wicca 101); Knoxville Pagan Pride Day (July, 2005)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Candy Circle; Ritual to teach children ritual basics using tactile learning; The 1st Annual Family Gathering (June,2005)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Identify Your Goddess Within: Goddess Within as a Spiritual Tool, Chattanooga Psychic Fair (Fall, 2004)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Beading for Pagan Prayers; Special Request for Private Study Group (Winter, 2004)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Ritual Drama; Special Request for Private Study Group (2004-Current)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Totemic Devises; Special Request for Private Study Group (2002-Current)
Crabtree, Lydia M. Active Meditation; Special Request for Private Study Group (2001-Current)
Crabtree, Lydia M. A Seer’s Tarot Class; Special Request for Private Study Group (2000-Current)
Ritual
Wrote, directed and/or collaborated on numerous open celebratory, specific and/or closed rituals: the 8 Sabbats; Coming of Age (to womanhood); Blessingways; Handfastings; Women’s Mystery Ritual; Naming or Dedication Rituals; Children’s Rituals (specifically the Candy Circle – a teaching ritual for children); Fire walking; sweat lodges; healing circles; Full Moons and New Moons
Community Work
Organize The Kindred, Family Wiccan Tradition, as acting High Priestess and Founder of Family Wiccan Tradition; volunteer at child’s school on a regular basis as classroom story teller; peer council through local mental health facility; participated on the board of C.A.S.A. Chattanooga Area Spiritual Alliance and wrote the mission statement for C.A.S.A.; organized Chattanooga’s 1st Women In Black; mobilized voters on election days by providing transportation
Ministerial Services
Developed and currently overseeing the Family Wiccan Tradition Degree Program; ministering to the participants of Family Wiccan Tradition through Internet technologies and Northwest Georgia Family Wiccan Community – The Kindred; present workshops for Pagan Pride Day, at gatherings, psychic fairs and by special request; do fund raising taro readings for Pagan Pride Days upon request.
Gatherings
Administered gatherings for up to 150 attendees. Coordinated food for attendees, workshop program, site preparation and clean-up; firewood; drum circle creation and maintenance; security (physical and energetic); vendors and entertainment
Energetics
Utilize energetics for peer counseling and to enhance ability as a seer, including 20 + years experience in divination from traditional types (tarot) to non-traditional types (line reading). Divination through dream work and trance work first trained by the family line, Crabtree’s maternal grandmother in south Georgia.
Story Telling
Accomplished storyteller specializing in American Indian stories and Celtic Mythology. Volunteer story-telling services to public schools and events.
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