PaganWare
I’ve used PDAs of different types and kinds since mid 1998. I’ve seen and used a lot of different software and ebooks in that time, including religeous stuff. One area that I have found to be lacking though, is in software for Pagans. So, attempting to remedy this in my own small way, I have started working on some simple applications that might be of interest to Wiccans, or other Pagans, or just anybody who is curious about such things.
All my Newton software is provided as freeware. Use, distrubute and enjoy. If you like it, drop me an email if you feel so inclined.
Liber Umbrarum et Lux
I have chosen to publish my own Liber Umbrarum et Lux on the internet. This is the ‘Book of Shadows [and Light]‘ that you may have heard of. Every Witch has a Book of her own, at first copied from the Book of another. Then, over time, she adds to her Book, adding things that come to her through her daily life or through exchange of ideas and knowledge with other Witches. Consequently, my own Book contains some things which have been passed down in secret through antiquity. Some portions are more contemporary, found in many modern published books on Wicca. And, some segments are fully original; either my own work, or my writing influenced by others in my coven.
Being a technophile, gadgeteer, or geek if you will, I made the leap in April 2001 to copy my Liber Umbarum et Lux from my handwritten paper copy, into an electronic Newton Book format. Now, I can carry it wherever I go, read it at leisure without attracting stares, and as often as I update it, I will always have a nice index and table of contents.
This will be updated on a semi-regular basis, the version you will find here will usually be the same as the version I have on my MP2100. This is a portrait-version formatted for the MP2100. There is also a Universal version, but it will probably not be as up to date as the MP2100 version.
- Download:
- Liber-Umbrarum.pkg The latest version, for the MP2100 in portrait mode.
- Liber-Umbrarum-Univ.pkg Universal Version.
- Liber-Umbrarum-Land.pkg MP2100 / eMate Landscape Version.
Wiccan Sabbats
This is another small programme I have created, to help remember the dates and meanings of the 8 major Wiccan Sabbats. The program is very simple; when opened it displays the info about the next Sabbat due. There are two popup buttons, one allows for displaying information on any of the Sabbats, and the other displays information about a selected group of God and Goddess names that my coven use in our rites.
This software should run on any Newton device using NOS 2.0 and above. Enjoy!
Although I have not yet got this program to the ‘finished’ state I want it, I find I am not devoting as much time to it as I would like. So I have posted the source code though I’m only on version 0.6. If you make any changes or improvements, please send me a copy!
- Download:
- Wiccan_Sabbats.pkg Latest Version: 0.6 (8 Feb 02)
- Wiccan_Sabbats.txt About Text.
- Wiccan_Sabbats.sit NTK Mac Source Code
Chaplain’s Entry on Wicca
This is an exerpt from the US Army’s Chaplain’s handbook. Appearantly the Army is open-minded enough to instruct their Chaplains on how to help servicemen who follow the Old Religeon. I must admit, I am pleasantly and happily surprised.
I must also confess that this is one of the best, concise descriptions of the Craft that I have come across. It is open, neutral and even-handed.