I DO STUFF - Rev Amy Blackthorn

Bio

Rev. Amy Blackthorn has 18 years in Paganism and various magical traditions. Amy started her formal schooling in Horticulture, Herbalism, and agriculture more than twelve years ago, and somehow all of that “higher education” didn’t stamp out her love for the arcane, occult and mysterious. She has taught classes in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. She has been called on several occasions to act as a Media liaison for ABC television, the Sci-Fi Channel, The Associated Press, The Stamford Advocate and The Connecticut Post in matters of Alternative religions.  Rev. Amy has been an active member of her local religious communities for more than ten years. She enjoys working in the Wise Woman Tradition of Green Witchcraft and incorporates her experiences in a Traditional setting with several years of hard work including a degree in Horticulture.

Expertise

I teach, run a Temple, and care for my own business.  I have had four years of formal training in a British Tradition, and was also initiated as a Green Witch. I run meetings locally for Witches and other magical people to meet and greet. 
I teach Wicca 101, 202 and more specific advanced subjects. I can answer questions on several Traditions. I have experience in subjects including, Astrology, Dianic Wicca, Folk magic and indigenous Religions, including Celtic and Hellenic Reconstruction, Native Herbal uses, Hoodoo and Green Witchcraft. I am a Reiki Master, as well as a trained in several other forms of healing.

Experience in the area

I have 18+ years experience in the above topics, including the Initiatory traditions of Gardnerian Wicca and Green Witchcraft.

Organizations

• Maryland / Delaware Wiccan Pagan Alliance,
• Alternative Religions Education Network,
• Lady Liberty League,
• Pagan Clergy Association
  

Publications

My first publication was in "The Seeker Journal" at the age of 16. This was an 18 page in depth look at the similarities between Wiccan holy days and Christian ones.

Education/Credentials

Numerous degrees including one in Horticulture and initiation into different Religious orders, including Intensives with Susun Weed and other Notable Wiccan and Pagan Authors, Scholars and Elders.