Archive for September, 2016
Moab Pride Festival 2016-$10 Tarot and Palm Readings
Posted in LGBT, Tarot, Vending, tagged Moab, Moab Pride Festival 2016, palm readings, Tarot readings, utah on September 29, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016
Posted in nature, nature trips, tagged Aspen forests, Elder berry, fall, jam making, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Mountain ash, Mountain berries, Rowan berry on September 25, 2016| Leave a Comment »
SLPS enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon September 25, 2016 gathering Elder berries in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT. A friend of the society took us on the afternoon gathering, driving up to a select location along the road among the Aspen forests. Traipsing through the underbrush, the Elder berry bushes were in many spots, rising some 10 feet into the air with the berries dangling before the gatherers. The whiter the berry, the sweeter the juice is how it goes, but always leave some berries for next year if there aren’t any green ones left as the dears also eat the berries.
A trip to the river refreshed everyone. While walking back to the car, President Cureton stumbled upon a Mountain Ash, also known as Rowan, containing bright red berries. What delicious jam all these berries will make!
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, view at canyon, Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, view in canyon looking south west, Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, Elder berries on tree with Ashton Longhurst (l) and Lei Loni Middleton, Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, Daniel Cureton (north view), Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, in the Aspen forest l to r: Rachel Figueroa, Ashton Longhurst, Lei Loni Middleton, Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, river with Lei Loni Middleton (l) and Ashton Longhurst, Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mountain Berry Harvesting 2016, Lei Loni Middleton with Rowan berries, Sunday, September 25, 2016, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016-Cernunnos’ Blessing!
Posted in druidry, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, shamanism, witchcraft, tagged Ancestors, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Cernunnos, Cycle of the Seasons, El Farol, Mabon 2016, mountain spirits, tacos, tarot reading on September 24, 2016| Leave a Comment »
SLPS celebrated Mabon in Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday, September 24, 2016, under the shade of an oak and the watchful eyes of the land spirits and ancestors of the mountains. Cernunnos was honored with wine, acorns, lavender sage, and apples. Poetry was read, and the members listened to “Mabon” from the album Cycle of the Seasons by Lisa Thiel. The setting sun created a magical atmosphere in which Cernunnos emerged from the forest to bless those present. Natural oak wands added the right touch to the fall season.
The after Mabon feast was tacos at El Farol restaurant in Midvale. Egyptian tarot readings gave everyone guidance for the dark times ahead.
Mabon 2016, Circle, Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, altar to Cernunnos, Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, oak wands, Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, Ashton Longuurst and Daniel Cureton (r), Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, Ashton Longuurst and Daniel Cureton (r), Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, ancestors in the mountains, Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, Horus on the horizon, Saturday, September 24, 2016, Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT
Mabon 2016, Egyptian tarot reading with Ashton Longhurst, Saturday, September 24, 2016, El Farol Restaurant, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2016, tacos and chimichanga, Saturday, September 24, 2016, El Farol Restaurant, Salt Lake City, UT
Save the Date-Salt Lake City Pagan Pride Day 2017
Posted in Pagan, tagged Salt Lake City Pagan Pride 2017 on September 20, 2016| Leave a Comment »
SLPS Opens Old General Membership Model
Posted in Other, tagged membership on September 20, 2016| Leave a Comment »
In the best interest of the organization, SLPS has decided to open its old model for membership, allowing for general members. There is still an application and interview, but the membership fee is now just $25. Being a general member means there is no application for clergy candidacy, no application for the degree system, and a minimum attendance requirement for the 8 sabbats. Instead of an ethics test, general members agree to a code of conduct. This should help those who in the past who couldn’t join, but can now get full membership in the organization and participate in all activities except leadership.
Melons, Artichoke, and Herbs-Society Garden September 2016
Posted in garden, tagged artichoke, herbs, society garden 2016, watermelons on September 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Society garden has started to produce melons and herbs. Peppers are still flowing, pumpkins growing, and tomatoes dropping on the vines. In full steam, so much to produce that the members of SLPS can’t keep up!
Society Garden, drying herbs l to r: oregano, dill, basil, thyme, sage, rosemary, Sunday, September 4, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
Society Garden, watermelons, Sunday, September 4, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
Society Garden 2016, Watermelon and Armenian, September 19, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
Society Garden 2016, artichoke in bloom, Monday, September 19, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon Ritual and Feast 2016
Posted in Ritual, Sabbat, tagged 2nd Harvest, Dark Times, fall equinox, Mabon 2016, ritual and feast on September 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day-Healing in the Community
Posted in diversity, Pagan, palms, religion, Ritual, Tarot, Vending, tagged Bellydancing by Thia, Ceol Realm, Creating Pagan Archives, crones hollow, Fu, harts hearth clan, Harvest Moon, healing, Liberty Park, Maiden Voyage, Mooncakes, new venue, ritual, Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Tarot readings, Utah Horror Writers on September 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The 15th Annual Salt Lake City Pagan Pride Day took place on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Liberty Park in downtown Salt Lake City. Over 30 vendors came to celebrate Pagan pride, build community, share goods, services, and fellowship.
The change in venue was a necessary step in the progression, health, and building of Pagan pride. Returning it to Salt Lake City limits allowed for more access, more people to stroll through, and provided the opportunity to build awareness of Paganism. Traffic came from all over the park, as passers by, people who lived near Liberty, and overflow from the 9th and 9th Street Fair happening at the same time.
The opening ritual was performed by Crone’s Hollow, who chanted and welcomed the first timers into the community, encircling them and encouraging the old Pagans to give hugs and handshakes to the new people. Music was heard and dancers performed continually throughout the day, with a mix of country and rock. Bands like Ceol Realm and Maiden Voyage with Bellydancing by Thia and Shadow of the Moon. Several workshops took place, with president Cureton teaching a workshop on creating Pagan archives.
SLPS had a booth next to Hart’s Heart Clan of Grantsville, a Norse clan. SLPS decorated the booth with Chinese lanterns, coffee, mooncakes, and an altar was set up to Fu, the Chinese folk deity of success, to honor the Harvest Moon that happened on Friday, September 16. Fu did indeed bring the money and success, with many clients coming to the tent for $5 readings. One student of SLCC even interviewed president Cureton for a diversity project about religions in Salt Lake.
The closing rite was performed by Hart’s Hearth Clan who honored Freyja and Freyr, blessing the people with apple juice and a pine bow. Everyone left the festival feeling relieved, happy, and excited. The energy of the day was uplifting, positive, and rooted in togetherness. There was a sense of healing, that the festival provided the community a step in the right direction to heal old wounds and to move forward in fellowship. Many old Pagans commented on the change, and how everyone left with smiles. All the vendors were happy with the success of the day, committing to returning next year.
The new steering committee and leadership of Pagan Pride wanted to be more inclusive, so they invited non Pagan vendors such as the Utah Chapter of the Horror Writers Association to connect Pagans to resources and opportunities in the community. UCHWA helps writers write, edit, and has publishing opportunities. They were very happy, “We loved it, we sold many books and all of the 2nd anthology we published last year that we brought we us. Many folks are interested in joining. We’ll be back next year!” Commented Cody Langille.
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Rita Morgan (white center), Opening ritual, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Rita Morgan (white center), Opening ritual, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, opening ritual, Tamara Gold (center brown), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, registration booth, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, announcements, ASL translator, Debra Hurst (right), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Lei Loni Middleton (middle), SLPS booth, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, altar with Fu, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, altar with Fu, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, vendor booth (looking NW), Saturday, vendor booth (looking NW), September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, vendor booths (looking NE), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, vendor booths (looking SE), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, vendor booths (looking N), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Temple of Isis booth, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Bellydancing by Thia dancers, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, festival (looking NE), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, closing rith with Hart’s Hearth Clan, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Closing ritual with Hart’s Hearth Clan, atlar, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, closing ritual with Hart’s Hearth Clan, cirlce, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT —
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Saturday, Rex Juhlin (center right), September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Rex Juhlin (l), Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, Rex Juhlin (l) and Debra Hurst offering sacred oath, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City 15th Annual Pagan Pride Day, after festival dinner, nabeyaki udon noodles at Kyoto, Saturday, September 17, 2016, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT
September Full Corn Moon Salsa Canning
Posted in garden, Other, tagged backyard salsa, homemade salsa, peppers, salsa making, society garden 2016 on September 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
September’s full moon, known as the corn moon, brought the opportunity for SLPS to use some of the peppers overflowing from the Society garden and make homemade salsa. So many peppers were available, the salsa was pureed in the blender and cooked in a large stock pot. The salsa making took place on Sunday, September 18, 2016. The canning took about 30 minutes for the jars. The salsa contains onions, salt, lemon juice, garlic, tomatillos, green, brandywine, zebra, and beefcake tomatoes. Jalapeno, shishito, anaheim, serrano, bell, lemon drop, Caribbean, Tabasco, and habenero peppers were added, giving the salsa the right kick! The salsa has been named “backyard kitchen salsa”.
September 2016 Full Corn Moon, salsa making- peppers, Sunday, September 18, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
September 2016 Full Corn Moon, salsa making- blended salsa, Sunday, September 18, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
September 2016 Full Corn Moon, salsa making- canned salsa, Sunday, September 18, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City Pagan Pride Day 2016
Posted in Other, Vending, tagged liberty park Utah, palm readings, Salt Lake City Pagan Pride, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Tarot readings on September 8, 2016| 3 Comments »
Salt Lake Pagan Society 