Posted in druidry, magic, Pagan, shamanism, wicca, witchcraft, tagged fire pit, Full Moon Ritual, Full Moon ritual August 2013, MC Yogi, moon magick on August 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to the few members who came to the full moon ritual on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 8pm. August brings the birthday of Krishna and so an offering to him was presented along with some chants by MC Yogi from his Elephant Power album. A sacred fire was lit and some full moon drumming too place as part of meditations and relaxation after the long weekend and before classes officially start on Monday, August 26, 2013. It was a spiritual evening under the blessing of the moon goddess.
Posted in druidry, magic, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged blueberry cobbler, Celtic reel, ceremony, corn dolly, lammas 2013, Lugh, Lughnasadh 2013, Penis bread on August 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who came and attended Lughnasadh on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 6pm. The sabbat kicked off with the usual preparations of cleaning the temple site, pine cone and doggie poo sweeps, and set up. A pre ritual crafting activity took place with several society members making Corn Mothers. At this time of harvest of the grains, corn or maize as it was known in South America, was the sustaining grain for the peoples there. The Corn Mother was believed to be the responsible for production and care of her peoples through providing corn. Since this is a crop Lughnasadh, it was appropriate to make and decorate them to her and to Lugh.
The ritual began with the usual open rites and cleansing rituals. A few special items decorated the altar including a Lughnasadh corn designed table cloth made by April Love, a corn chalice, a black phallus candle, and the crowning center item a Lugh painting of Lugh lying against a hill side with an erect uncut phallus of acrylic on canvas done by Kurt Shoopman in Kentucky. Other items included seasonal flowers, branches, penis bread, and the first fruits of the harvest. Lugh and his consort Cernunnos spoke to the guests. Afterwards people enjoyed special cheese and chive penis bread made by April Love and said what they were grateful for at this time of thanksgiving. President Daniel Cureton performed a druid rite to Sul, after which he performed Celtic reels on the violin, honoring Lugh, Cernunnos, and Sul. Other offerings, libations, and blessing were performed by the society members including a blessing of a Ganesh painting and a wood burned Ingvas. Iyata Bond blessed everyone with a Lughnasadh oil made by her for the occasion.
The feasting included an organic blueberry cobbler made by Cheyanne Opheiknes, roasted vegetables and hamburgers. All in all, a wonderful time!
Posted in druidry, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged bread loaf, celtic, lammas 2013, lughnasadh, Lughnasadh 2013, Sun, Thanksgiving on July 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The Wheel has turned and Lughnasadh is upon us! The festival of Lugh, also known as Lammas, is a time to honor the Tuatha De Danann Warrior known as “Long Arm Lugh”. A Cetlic Sun God, the first harvest come into fruition and storage now. The traditional offerings are the first loafs of bread made from the first harvest. Corn mothers, bread, grains and phalluses are all appropriate iconography for Lughnasadh. This is also the Thanksgiving Holiday, when each person give thanks for the things and blessings in their lives. The center piece and other decorations will feature full nudity of Lugh and phallus candles. Join with us for Lughnasadh! You must come to Witches’ Tea for an invitation.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2013 6pm
Where: Daniel Cureton’s House 801 709 4632
(Flyer by Sergey Khrushchev)
Posted in druidry, magic, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft on July 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
A select, few, members of the pagan society gathered on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 8pm to perform and work dark moon magic. Starting off with druid breathing exercises and grounding, then moved into the dark moon magic, which included a fire in the portable fire pit on the deck. “It was a perfect night to burn since the ground was damp and there was little chance of spreading fire through the wind” said Sergey Khrushchev. After the magical workings, thanks to the moon goddess and the dark lords such as Hades, Shiva and Osiris were presented. Pizza-hut pizza was the midnight snack while the Saturday night film pick was Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the perfect Pagan Movie followup!
Posted in druidry, magic, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged fire pit, July 2013 Dark moon, new moon ritual 2013, Osiris, Pizza-Hut, Shiva on July 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
A select, few, members of the pagan society gathered on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 8pm to perform and work dark moon magic. Starting off with druid breathing exercises and grounding, then moved into the dark moon magic, which included a fire in the portable fire pit on the deck. “It was a perfect night to burn since the ground was damp and there was little chance of spreading fire through the wind,” said Lunar Oak Spirit. After the magical workings, thanks to the moon goddess and the dark lords such as Hades, Shiva and Osiris were presented. Pizza-hut pizza was the midnight snack while the Saturday night film pick was Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the perfect Pagan Movie followup!
New Moon Ritual, Lunar Oak Spirit, Saturday, July 6, 2013, Salt Lake City, UT
New Moon Ritual, Iyata Bond (l) and Lunar Oak Spirit, Saturday, July 6, 2013, Salt Lake City, UT
New Moon Ritual, Iyata Bond, Saturday, July 6, 2013, Salt Lake City, UT
New Moon Ritual Fire Saturday, July 6, 2013, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in druidry, magic, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Apollo, Beli, Chocolate Cake, Great Rite, Hades, Hammer of Thor rite, Midsummer 2013, Oak and Holly Kings, Thoth, Tree Goddess on June 24, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who attended and made Midsummer 2013 a wonderful celebration and feast! The celebrations took place on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 6pm and this year included a new Hammer of Thor rite.
The traditional battle between the Oak and Holly kings, with the Holly King victorious and ruling the next six months of the year took place as the center point of the ritual. The Oak King was played by SLSP President Daniel Cureton and the Holly King by SLSP Advertising Director Sergey Khrushchev. They had a mock battle and the Oak King relented control of the year to the Holly King till Yule, when the Sun will return again to increase the light on the Earth.
A druid Midsummer rite by SLPS President Daniel Cureton where he called on the blessings of the God Beli, a midsummer Welch fire God, for all the members.
Oberon, King of the fairies was seen blessing the union of the Holly King and Queen. He also worked other faery magic as he danced around the circle!
Part of the magical workings on Midsummer also included power moon magic from the “super moon” that was passing over the Earth at the time. The workings including banishing bad habits in the Midsummer fire, traveling to meet the Holly King with his spouses and dancing to the song Midsummer by Heather Alexander.
Feastings after the ritual included tri-tip steak, chicken, hamburgers, ribs, corn on the cob and potato salad. A special homemade chocolate and coconut cream frosting cake was made by SLPS member Cheyanne Opheikens in honor of Sergey Khrushchev’s late birthday. Delicious! Check out the photos below.
Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, tagged Midsummer 2013, Oak and Holly Kings on June 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The wheel has turned again and Midsummer has come upon us. Also know as Litha and Alban Heruin to the Druids, this is the time of greatest light upon the earth. A Solar holiday, the Oak and Holly Kings come together and battle each other for rule of the next six months. The Oak king has reigned gracefully and with love, giving the Earth ever greater and increasing light since the return of the King at Yule. Now the nights will lengthen and return us to the dark times at Mabon in a few months. Please join in the celebrations and feasting in honor of the new Holly King on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 6pm! Please bring a substantial dish to the feasting. Contact Daniel C. for details 801 709 4632
Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, tagged Beltane 2013, enchiladas, Great Rite, Niwalen, Organic Spice Cake, Poetry, ribs, Wedding Ceremony on May 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all whom came to the Beltane celebrations on May 4, 2013 at 6pm. The God and Goddess united in love and spirit in the presence of SLPS members. The celebrations began with dancing, singing and drum beating welcome the wedding party to the circle. Sergey Khrushchev played the God and Callista Dreamwalker the Goddess.
Each member took turns reading Beltane poetry, giving offerings, and watching the Great Rite performance. The wedding party exited to the throws of rice and treats in honor of their union. After the wedding party exited, a druid Beltane rite calling on Niwalen was performed by SLPS President and druid Daniel Cureton. Niwalen rose from the Earth and blessed everyone.
Personal libations came before the close. Penis rolls and clit cakes were loving homemade by Lauren Holman. Each person enjoyed a taste of the God and Goddess! Feastings included ribs by April Love, Enchiladas by Ashton Longhurst and an organic homemade Green Man spice cake by Cheyanne Opheikens.
Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Beltane 2013, wicca on May 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The wheel has turned again and Beltane is upon us! Please join us for our Beltane celebrations on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 6pm. Ritual will be set in the druid and wiccan style by President Daniel Cureton. It will included honoring the Goddess and Gods union, a wedding ceremony, rice throwing, phallic cakes and jumping the traditional Beltane fires!
(Flyer by Amber Hafen)
Posted in druidry, Other, Pagan, wicca, tagged Alban Eiler, easter, goddess, irish gig, Ostara 2013, paganism, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, violin on March 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who came and participated in Ostara 2013 on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6pm. The Ritual started around 8:30 pm due to printer issues and no outlines of the ritual being available till then. Plenty of socializing and pre-ritual fun took place before President Cureton rung the great society bell to call to order the ritual.
With the usual openings and calling of the quarters, the Ostara celebrations began. With the altar decorated in spring fashion with egg that had been dyed before hand by president Curetn and SLPS member Rena Fairbrother, ribbon and a special custom Ostara plaque, the entering the circle happened after the cleansing of the temple space. The ritual took place in doors this year because of the weather temperatures being in the 30s. As the people entered the space, they were cleansed and consecrated to work magic and give honoring to the Great Goddess.
The story of Ostara was told and the members and guests of SLPS were taken to meet the Goddess in her woodland dwelling where she was playing a beautiful lap harp. She gave each person advice and sent them along their way. Next poetry, music, dance, flowers, eggs, stones and food were offered to the Goddess as gifts of gratitude and love for the returning of light and springtime. Music was provided by president Cureton on violin. Everyone in turn received a wildflower bulb to plant to help seed the barren Earth back to life. Each person also received a small half inch Venus of Willendorf statue as a Goddess charm. Special organic gluten free apple cinnamon muffins were made by SLPS’s newest member Cheyanne O., The muffins quickly disappeared and the members of SLPS have given her the task of making more for Beltane!
Personal libations to the Goddess came after a small break. President Cureton performed a druid spring rite and then the ritual came to a close. The feasting included dishes such as roasted eggs, potato salad and spare ribs! Check out the photos below.
Ostara 2013 Dyed eggs, Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT —
Ostara 2013 Lauren Holman (l) and Tyson Chase Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Altar with Eostre Plaque Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Back l to r-Patrick Lucero, Sergey Khrushchev, Iyata Bond, Lauren Holman, Ashton Longhurst, Cheyanne, Opheikens, Aryssa and Sharon Pellum, Front l to r-Kandrie Mylroie, April Love, Rena Fairbrother, Callista Dreamwalker Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Back l to r-Patrick Lucero, Sergey Khrushchev, Iyata Bond, Lauren Holman, Ashton Longhurst, Cheyanne, Opheikens, Aryssa and Sharon Pellum, Front l to r-Kandrie Mylroie, Daniel Cureton, Rena Fairbrother, Callista Dreamwalker Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 feast l to r-Ashton Longhurst, April Love, Kandire Mylroie, Cheyanne Opheikens, Callista Dreamwalker, Patrick Lucero Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
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