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Full Moon Ritual June 2015
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Midsummer 2015-The Gods were Honored
Posted in druidry, magic, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Litha 2015, Midsummer, Midsummer 2015, Pagan rites, salt lake city, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Solstice Celebration, Utah Living on June 22, 2015| 2 Comments »
Midsummer, also known as Litha, was celebrated on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 8pm. The sun was setting in the west, but plenty of light abound as the longest day of the year doesn’t see a sun set till 9:30 pm. The ritual began with the song “Midsummer” by Heather Alexander.
The Gods and Goddesses were honored as Midsummer poetry was read. Each person set a goal to accomplish by Lughnasadh. The Holly King overtook the Oak King as the ruler of the next six months. This is because the sun reaches its zenith on Midsummer. Thus the power of the Oak King grew strong as all life returned after Yule. Now, as the days grow shorter and nights longer, life will peak and then begin to wane before dying and going to sleep during winter. This is the period of rule of the Holly King and natural dominance over the Oak King at Summer Solstice. The inverse is true at Yule, when the Oak King takes over to rule again.
Offerings included strawberry lemonade and fruits of the season. All were blessed of the Gods and feasted on bratwurst by a Midsummer fire.
Midsummer 2015, altar, Saturday, June 20, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Midsummer 2015, altar center with Queer God painting-Holly King dominating the Oak King, Saturday, June 20, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Midsummer 2015, feast-bratwurst Saturday, June 20, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Midsummer 2015, fire, Saturday, June 20, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015 Celebration
Posted in magic, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, tagged Alban Eiler, easter, eggs, Eostre, goddess, Herne, ostara, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Spring Equinox, Trifecta on March 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Eostre was pleased! SLPS honored and celebrated Ostara on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8pm. This Spring Equinox was special because of a solar eclipse, super moon and the equinox trifecta, all on one day. Lots of juice to pull down for the ritual! The altar was set, offerings of boiled eggs and wine. A sprig of plum, flowered with beautiful pinks delicates, and yellow daffodils adorned the Goddess. Sacred music was played in her honor and the Lord Herne. A simple yet powerful right, keeping the traditions alive.
Ostara 2015, altar, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, altar center with boiled eggs, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Goddess Ostara plaque with daffodils and plum sprig flowers, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, ritual area, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, ritual area, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Lauren Holman, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Ashton Longhurst, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015 Celebration-Spring Has Returned
Posted in magic, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, tagged Alban Eiler, easter, eggs, Eostre, goddess, Herne, ostara, Ostara 2015, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Spring Equinox, Trifecta on March 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Eostre was pleased! SLPS honored and celebrated Ostara on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8pm. This Spring Equinox was special because of a solar eclipse, super moon and the equinox trifecta, all on one day. Lots of juice to pull down for the ritual! The altar was set, offerings of boiled eggs and wine. A sprig of plum, flowered with beautiful pinks delicates, and yellow daffodils adorned the Goddess. Sacred music was played in her honor and the Lord Herne. A simple yet powerful right, keeping the traditions alive.
Ostara 2015, altar, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, altar center with boiled eggs, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Goddess Ostara plaque with daffodils and plum spring flowers, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, ritual area, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Muad’Dib, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Piggy, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Shy Fox, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
March 2015 Full Moon Ritual, Sap Moon
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged esbats, full moon magic, Goddess worship, moons, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Sap Moon on March 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The members of SLPS gathered together to honor the full moon and mother goddess on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Each person comes seeking blessings and to be recharged by the power of the full moon. Small workings take place after grounding and cleansing each person. This full moon is named Sap moon since the sap in trees starts to come up and flow again. Offerings included pomegranate wine and lasagna (The Gods like to eat regular food too!).
March 2015 Full Moon Ritual-Sap Moon
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged esbats, full moon magic, Goddess worship, March 2015 full moon, moons, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Sap Moon on March 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The members of SLPS gathered together to honor the full moon and mother goddess on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Each person comes seeking blessings and to be recharged by the power of the full moon. Small workings take place after grounding and cleansing each person. This full moon is named Sap moon since the sap in trees starts to come up and flow again. Offerings included pomegranate wine and lasagna (The Gods like to eat regular food too!).
March 2015 Full Moon Ritual, Sap Moon, altar, Saturday, March 7, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
February 2015 Full Moon Ritual, Snow Moon
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Goddess worship, moons, Salt Lake Pagan Society, utah on February 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »
SLPS gathered to celebrate the full moon on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The full moon goddess such as Diana, Ane, Isis and other mother goddesses were honored with offerings. They were sought and asked to continue their blessings upon the members.
February 2015 Full Moon Ritual-Snow Moon
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SLPS gathered to celebrate the full moon on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The full moon goddess such as Diana, Ane, Isis and other mother goddesses were honored with offerings. They were sought and asked to continue their blessings upon the members.
February Full Moon, Snow moon, altar, Saturday, February 7, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
February Full Moon, Snow Moon, offerings to the Goddess, Saturday, February 7, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
January 2015 New Moon
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, witchcraft, tagged drum, January 2015 new moon, magic, meditationd, moons, new moon, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, utah on January 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The members of SLPS met privately on Saturday, January 17, 2015 for their own private new moon ritual. The workings in private allow for more unique experience with a more personal connection to deity. Honoring of the moon goddess, a meditation by fire and drum and giving of offerings for the blessings all took place. The members set a goal to plan a garden for spring time, once the wintry ground defrosts in the coming months. 
Interfaith Season- January 2015 New Moon to Artemis
Posted in Interfaith, magic, moons, occult, Pagan, tagged Artemis, drum, interfaith, interfaith season 2015, magic, meditation, moons, new moon, ritual, Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable, Salt Lake Pagan Society, trance, wicca on January 16, 2015| 2 Comments »
SLPS had a wonderful time participating in the Annual Interfaith Season as part of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable. SLPS hosted an educational New Moon Ritual to Artemis, around the January new moon, at Dancing Cranes Imports Friday, January 16, 2015 from 5-7pm. 25 people showed to learn more about Wicca, Paganism and the Goddess Artemis. The ceremony included a drum circle and fire meditation. President Daniel Cureton and April Love explained the items on the altar and answered questions about differences between Paganism and non Pagan traditions. One question that came up right away was “What’s the difference between Wicca an Paganism?” President Cureton commented “They’re the same thing. Paganism is the umbrella term for anything non Abrahamic.” President Cureton also discussed queerness in Paganism, “We had a small discussion about why so many folks who are queer seem to be attracted to it. I stated that because it’s usually very accepting and how personal Pagan paths are is the big appeal. People want to do their own spirituality.”
The origins of Western Occultism were introduced by April Love, “The foundation of a lot of the symbology of Neopaganism is in the Jewish mysteries of the Qabalah, the Tree of Life. It underlines much of the meanings for things like why the number 3 is a sacred number, the four quarters and their elemental associations, and the practice of ritualized, structured magic.”
After the questions, the drumming and guided meditation took place. The smokeless fire was used as a focus point while the beat of the drum and shaking of percussion instruments help people transcend. Everyone shared cookies and apple juice after offerings were given to the Goddess. Artemis blessed everyone present.
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