Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, tagged cock biscuit, Lammas, Lughnasad 2018 on August 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
SLPS Celebrated a wonderful Lughnasadh on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Members gathered to give thanks to the God Lugh of the Celtic pantheon and to acknowledge blessings received over the last year. Cock biscuits made an appearance, and all the members took a bite of the golden cock.
Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, tagged Brigid, Candlemass, Imbolc 2018 on February 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The light has returned, and the members are happy to see the dark times over Sunday, February 4, 2018. Much introspection and meditation. The traditional beginning of Spring, the members honored the goddess Brigid and gave offerings in thanks of her continued support of the society.
Imbolc 2018, altar, Sunday, February 4, 2018, Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2018, Brigid, Sunday, February 4, 2018, Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2018, altar close up, Sunday, February 4, 2018, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Other, Ritual, Sabbat, witchcraft, tagged Arianrhod, holly king, ritual, yule on December 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Yule was celebrated Sunday, December 31, 2017. The last day to end the year and welcome 2018. The society met to honor the return of the Oak King and say goodbye to the Holly King till Midsummer.
Yule 2017, altar with Holly King plaque and Arianrhod, Sunday, December 31, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2017, altar with candles, Sunday, December 31, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Other, Ritual, Sabbat, witchcraft, tagged halloween, ritual, Samhain on November 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The society gathered to honor the kindred and deities on during the Samhain season Sunday, November 5, 2017. Due to scheduling the ritual was pushed back a few days to allow for accommodations, but the gods and kindred were pleased none the less!
Samhain 2017, altar with Hekate and Anubis, Sunday, November 5, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT
Samhain 2017, altar side, Sunday, November 5, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT
Samhain 2017, altar with candles, Sunday, November 5, 2017, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in druidry, occult, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Litha magick, Midsummer 2012, ritual, sabbat on June 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Hi Folks
Midsummer is upon us again! UUPS will be doing a celebration and feast as usual. Be sure to check out the ritual outline and sign up for food on the food list!
(Flyer by Ember Fire)
Posted in occult, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, tagged beltane, Great Rite, May Day, ritual, U of U Pagan Society on May 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to those who came and made Beltane 2012 a possibility on Saturday, May 12, 2012! The Goddess and God are now one, united in love, in the great rite! The ritual included poetry praise, violin music, whiskey and tobacco offerings, a great rite performed by members in aspect of the God and Goddess. What a great time everyone had! With a mighty feast after! Thanks to everyone!
Beltane 2012 Aryssa Pellum Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 Lunar Oak Spirit (l) and Aryssa Pellum Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 l to r Sharon Pellum, Callista Dreamwalker and Lunar Oak Spirit, Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 Shy Fox and Lunar Oak Spirit (r), Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 altar Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 East Altar Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 South Altar Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 west altar Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 North Altar Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 Temple as facing west Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 South altar with triple moon May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in occult, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, tagged Alban Eiler, Eostre, feasts, Ostara 2012, paganism, ritual, sabbat, Spring Equinox on March 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to everyone who came and gave honor and thanks to the Goddess Ostara~! UUPS Met on Saturday, March 24, 2012 to honor the Goddess and welcome the Spring. We feel her blessing upon us and are grateful for her guidance. The ritual included poetry, a guided journeying to meet Ostara, egg divination and thanks giving for all we have received. The journey work was performed by President Cureton who led the members to a grove in trans to see the Germanic Goddess. Tears of joy were cried and messages received. The divination provided a good annual insight to the next year’s of work that people need to focus on.
The feasting had grilled chicken, potato salad, and wine.
Ostara 2012 L to R-Ashton Longhurst, Sharon Pellum, Sergey Khrushchev and Aryssa Pellum, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 L to R-Ashton Longhurst, Sharon Pellum, Sergey Khrushchev and Aryssa Pellum, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 Amber Hafen as witch with east altar, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 Center of Main altar, Aryssa Pellum, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 main altar with Aryssa Pellum, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 South Altar Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 West altar, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostar 2012 North Altar, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 main altar with Aryssa Pellum, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 Feast l to r: potatoe salad, grilled chicken, green salad, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 Ashton Longhusrt (l) and Amber Hafen Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2012 Feast, Back to Front-Sharon and Aryssa Pellum, April Love and Sergey Khrushchev, Saturday, March 24, 2012, Salt Lake City,UT
Posted in druidry, magic, occult, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Goddess aspecting, Imbolc 2012, magick, ritual on January 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who came and made possible Imbolc. We had a great time celebrating the return of the light Sunday, January 29, 2012–the time when the goddess has/ and will be returning to her maiden state. The ritual was lead by Muad’Dib and included poetry, aspecting of the Goddess Brigid by April, and a journeying to meet with the Goddess. All in all we received helpful guidance for the coming months. Thanks be to the Goddess! The feast afterwards was full of baked chicken and garlic mashed potatoes!
Imbolc 2012 Altar Sunday, January 29, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2012 Altar close up Sunday, January 29, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2012 Handmaidens Sharon Pellum (l) and Amber Hafen Sunday, January 29, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2012 Woman Between the Wolves as the Goddess Brigid Sunday, January 29, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2012 Muad’Dib as Ritual Leader Sunday, January 29, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Imbolc 2012 group l to r Shy Fox, Sharon Pellum, Mitchell Anderson, Woman Between the Wolves, and Amber Hafen Sunday, January 29, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Event flier
Posted in occult, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, sabbats, wicca, tagged Baccas, birth, holly king, oak king, ritual, sabbat, yule, Yule 2011 on December 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who came and participated in the first Yule celebration and feast by UUPS on Sunday, December 18, 2011.
The Yule altar was decorated with lots of tea light candles, votive candles, quarter candles, wreathes, spruce, holly and other seasonal plants. The God and Goddess statue with them in union (below second) was hauled out for use for this holiday as Yule is about the birthing of the God from the Goddess, his mother, queen, consort, wife and lover.
After generous praise and preparation, the Goddess went into labor right there in the temple and gave birth to the God. He greeted everyone with a loving arms carrying a message for each person to hear. Gifts, hails, praise and gratitude were given to the God this night as all kneeled in acknowledgement of his divine grace and power.
Toasting and praise to other deities ensued before closing. The roars, laughter and praise broke out especially after Baccas invoked with wine! All in all, UUPS had a wonderful time. The feasting was after and everyone ate their fill of holiday delectable!
Till we meet again at the Altar of Life!
Yule 2011 Cast- l to r- Aryssa Pellum, Callista Dreamwalker, Muad’Dib , Lunar Oak Spirit, and Sharon Pellum Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Ritual Cast L to r- Callista Dreamwalker as hand maiden, Lunar Oak Spirit, as God, Sharon Pellum as Goddess, and Aryssa Pellum as hand maiden, Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Muad’Dib as Ritual Leader Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 L to r-Lunar Oak Spirit, Muad’Dib, and Sharon Pellum, God, Ritual Leader and Goddess Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Handmaidens Callista Dreamwalker (l) and Aryssa Pellum Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 God and Goddess Lunar Oak Spirit (l) and Sharon Pellum Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Altar Close up Sunday, December 18, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Altar Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Altar Center Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Shy Fox (l) and Woman Between the Wolves in circle Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
ule 2011 Aryssa Pellum Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Lunar Oak Spirit Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Amber Hafen Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Sharon Pellum Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Callista Dreamwalker (l) and Shy Fox Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Darla Darr (l) and Derika Jade Llemley Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 L to R- Shy Fox, Derika Jade Llemley and Mikael Short Sunday, December 18, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Derika Jade Llemley (l) and Mikael Short Sunday, December 18, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Everyone before Yule 2011 (l to r): Mikael Short, Derika Jade, Woman Between the Wolves, Amber Hafen, Shy Fox, Aryssa and Sharon Pellum, Callista Dreamwalker, Darla Darr and Lunar Oak Spirit, Sunday, December 18, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Food for Feast Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Yule 2011 Feast Sunday, December 18, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in occult, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged feasting, gathering, Mabon 2011, ritual on September 26, 2011| Leave a Comment »
All the members of UUPS and a few guests from Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day gathered at the House of Muad’Dib on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 7pm to celebrate the deities, prepare for the dark times and give thanks for blessings received. The ritual started at sunset and included praise, music, drums, dance, a ritual putting out of the light times fire and the lighting of black candles in semblance of the coming dark period and ruling time of the God. President Muad’Dib took all those present on a path working to the Crone and used pear fruit to help those present think about what they want to do in the coming months of introspection, reflection and darkness. Afterwards was the traditional feasting which included freshly baked bread! All in all it was an excellent feast and celebration! Till next we meet!
Mabon Feast 2011 l to r- Derika Jade Llemley, Fonz Torres Sheila Morales Laura Farnsworth Claire Cornick Ms Corinick and Woman Between the Wolves, Sunday, September 25, 2011, Salt lake City UT
Posted in Other, Sabbat, wicca, tagged Dark Times, fall equinox, mabon, sabbat on September 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Once again the wheel has turned and we are brought to the fall equinox, a great time of division and preparation for dark times. The second harvest is in and now is the time to thank the dying god and aging goddess!
Join us for a Mabon Ritual
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011
What time: 7pm
Where: Muad’Dib’s House-Call or text for directions 801 709 4632
Posted in druidry, occult, Pagan, Sabbat, tagged Lammas 2011, lughnasadh, USUPA, Utah State University Pagan Alliance on August 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
On August 6, 2011, UUPS drove up to Logan to attend a wonderful ritual set back 2 miles in Green canyon with USUPA. A small altar, decorated with flowers, fruit, chalices and more was set in the south of a circle lined with rose petals.
Our very own Muad’Dib played the part of Lugh. The participants entered through the west gate. Each attendant was cleansed with water and purified with air. The circle was closed when everyone was inside and Kassie began the elegant and short ritual to the God and Goddess.
Bread and honey were offered in thanks. All the participants took a piece of bread as the symbol of their harvest and were asked to think about what they were grateful for, what blessings they had received, what service had been given to them and what all of this meant in the larger cycle of their life. After a moment, each person was allowed to speak allowed their feelings, thoughts and emotions and to throw the bread in the fire as the final act of thanks to the God(s)
With the closing of the ritual brought a feast and fire with the God and Goddess. The food included items such as mead, red beans and rice, pie and dutch oven enchiladas!
As the sun set, the fire added a much appreciated light! Even the fire Gods were seen walking around this night!
UUPS Thanks USUPA for hosting another wonderful ritual. We can’t wait to see you all again!
Lughnasadh 2011 Muad’Dib as Celtic Sun God Lugh USUPA Saturday, August 6, 2011 Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Lughnasadh 2011 main altar USUPA Saturday, August 6, 2011 Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Lughnasadh 2011 center fire Kassie Cressal USUPA Saturday, August 6, 2011 Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Lughnasadh 2011 l to r Muad’Dib, Megan Sjoberg and Kassie Cressal USUPA Saturday, August 6, 2011 Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Lughnasadh 2011 Camp site USUPA Saturday, August 6, 2011 Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Lughnasadh 2011 l to r: Woman Between the Wolves, Megan Sjoberg, Muad’Dib, Shy Fox, Astral Eventide, Kate Black, Isaac Furniss, Unknown and Unknown Child, Dano Harvey, Saturday, August 6, 2011, Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Lughnasadh 2011 l to r Dano Harvey, Kassie Cressal, and Kate Black USUPA Saturday, August 6, 2011 Green Canyon, Logan, UT
Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, tagged celebration, druids, feast, holly king, holly queen, litha, meditation, Midsummer, oak king, pagan, solstice, summer, summer solstice, wicca on June 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Holly and Oak Kings… a fight to the death.. almost. UUPS celebrated the two great Kings of the Year. The Oak King and the Holly King. This Midsummer festival on Friday, June 24, 2011 brought us the esteemed opportunity to reenact the great battle of the two kings, the battle that twice a year ensures one will rule while the other sits at the altar of life. This time, the Holly King was again crowned ruler for the coming winter months. UUPS sang, danced, beat drums and rang bells in honor of the Holly King. A midsummer fire allowed all present to burn away a bad habit, problem, situation or other form of negative energy in their lives. Many felt uplifted, inspired and joyful. All present had the opportunity to travel down a garden path in a guided meditation to meet and speak with the Holy Holly King himself. The final union of the Holy Holly King and Queen brought a close to the ceremony and the opening of the Midsummer feast. Mainly a garden dinner, full of salads, cabbage, mushroom, pasta and noodles, the occasional yard bird was seen wandering around before quickly vanishing into the carnivorous traps of Holly King himself. Blessed Be all! Until we merry meet again!
Midsummer 2011 l to r-Sharon Pellum, Derika Jade, Lunar Oak Spirit, Julie Watson and Marian Edmonds Friday, June 24, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Midsummer 2011 l to r- Julie Watson, Marian Edmonds, Aryssa and Sharon Pellum, Friday,June 24, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Midsummer 2011 l to r-Woman Between the Wolves, Sharon and Aryssa Pellum, Lunar Oak Spirit, Derika Llemley, Marian Edmonds, Julie Watson Friday, June 24, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Other, Sabbat, University, tagged liberalia, logan, paganism, roman, USUPA, Utah State University Pagan Alliance on March 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This past month brought us the wonderful opportunity again to see our wonderful brothers and sisters from Utah State University Pagan Alliance in Logan, Ut on Saturday, March 19, 2011. They celebrate and honored Liber Pater with the Roman Spring Holiday Liberalia. Masks were hung in trees, wreaths were worn on the heads and togas worn! Callista Midnyte Dreamwalker (fourth from right) related her experience, “Liberlia was a very powerful experience. It was my first ritual I ever attended and I was nervous. However when we arrived we were invited into the circle among many fellow pagans. We called upon the God and Goddess not just of the Romans but also of others. I enjoyed the company and felt the Gods and Goddesses presence. I felt their joy in our gathering. This three hour drive was completely worth it!” Saerra Fairbrother (end right) said “ I am so glad I went. It was a great time and I even met a woman who will be moving to go to SLCC with us in the fall.”
UUPS is very excited and cannot wait to see and join in the next celebration with USUPA! We are grateful to our wonderful friend and President of USUPA Kassie (second from right).
This month we are focusing on getting sponsored by one of the local businesses and setting up for the PRIDE Festival. We also have added a new event page to the website so everyone can keep up to date on what is going on with UUPS!
Liberalia with USUPA, Front row r to l-Kassie Cressal, Callista Dreamwalker, Saturday, March 19, 2011, Logan UT
Liberalia 2011 Utah State University Pagan Alliance (USUPA) l to r Isaac Furniss, Kassies Cressal and Anya Hawke, U of U Pagan Society combined with USU Pagan Alliance, Saturday, March 19 2011, Logan, UT
Posted in Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, tagged candle, celebration, costume, drum, fire, goddess, hypnosis, light, magic, meditation, milk, new moon, oats, paganism, past life, regression, ritual, solstice, spirits, wicca, worship on February 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Brigid herself was pleased with the joyous celebration of the day of the return of the light. She was aspected by our very own adviser April, in a wonderful black and white costume, signifying the duality of the solstice and equality of day and night before the day becomes longer. The four quarters were called upon with candles and wreathes upon the heads of those who were in their elements respectively. A roaring fire in the grill helped keep us warm on the chilly night, and light Brigid’s candle. Milk and oats were passed, and blessings given, and blessings received. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed and made Imbolc 2011 a reality.
Following Imbolc we had home made chicken soup and participated in a new moon ritual. We hailed Luna and meditated with the beating of drums and set goals for the coming month. Blessings of the moon were given by the Priest before everyone was led into past life visions by April. Many things were revealed. All very instructional and helpful to the people to better understanding their time in this existence.
All in all, we can’t wait to do it again! Come join us each month for new and full moon rituals and draw down the power of the moon into your lives. See you there!
BB
Muad’Dib
Posted in Pagan, Sabbat, tagged advertising, Brigid, Candlemass, full moon, Imbolc, magic, money, new moon, Oberon-Zell Ravenheart, pagan, shamaism, volunteering, wicca, witchcraft on February 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
So now that everyone has settled in, lets dig in! Brigid is about to arrive as this month we have Imbolc as well as a new and full moon we are doing. About average activity for a group this size. We are in the works of getting speakers from the community and one big speaker——- Oberon-Zell Ravenheart in September. We would like to bring him in for Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2011. He has sent us the break down of his cost and what he requires, and to say the least, we are going to have to pull the larger community of salt lake together to cover the 30 % of the expense and 50 % of his travel. The University will cover 70 % of the cost of everything outside travel. His one day fee is $500.00 and he requires a driver and three meals a day and a booth for selling his items.. So if you haven’t got the feeling,… its going to be a lot of work to bring him in and have it all work out without calamity befalling us!! What are some of your ideas about OZ? Should we try and invite him to speak or lead a ritual? Email us and let us know or reply with your ideas on the discussion on Facebook or our website.
Volunteering: It is our goal to have one volunteering activity per semester (at least). We are planning that now, do you have an idea for spring 2011 volunteering project? Email us or reply on facebook and the website!
Sundays: Weekly meeting at the Beehive Tea Room in Salt Lake City (12 w 300 s) at 11:00 am. This is the important place where everyone can pool together. This is also where we do our planning and finalize events! Please come and voice your ideas.
Needed: Students!! We need more student participation and activity.
Needed: Volunteers for posting fliers around Salt Lake valley. There are many places that have cork boards that allow posting such as coffee shops and grocery stores. If you are willing to post a few while you are out in town, please email us and let us know so we can get those fliers to you!
Needed: Carpooling– there are a fair amount of members who live far away and have difficulty attending meetings and activities because of lack of perosonal/ UTA transportation to the areas where they live. There is a place on facebook to post a replies and coordinate carpooling/ transportation.
Have a wonderful Imbolc!
Bright Blessings!
Muad’Dib
President
Posted in Pagan, Sabbat, tagged Brigid, Candle-mass, Imbolc, magic, new moon, ritual on January 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Hi folks,
Not much went on this month, with the new year and new semester. I hope all have settle down back into old routines, new routines and school studies.
I hope to see you all later at the Imbolc and New moon!
We have submitted our application for the grass roots section of the Utah PRIDE Festival on June 3. We are waiting to hear back for a spot. We will need volunteers though! Please send us an email if you will be available in June to help man the booth over the three day period. We are planning how long shifts will be right now.
We hope all of you can make it to the Imbolc Ritual in Cottonwood heights. Please call Muad’Dib if you get lost and need directions. 801 709 4632.
Muad’Dib
Posted in Other, Pagan, Sabbat, shamanism, tagged shamanism, WANDS, Westminster College, yule on December 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This past Friday December 18, 2009 brought the wonderful opportunity for UUPS to work with its newly formed offshoot group WANDS of Westminster College. A neo shamanic rite was performed by their leader, Christian under snow and full moon! A few members from both groups gathered on the south sound of the college at the amphitheater by a running rive to give honor and praise to father sky and mother earth. The crowning salute came with a drawn sword and refreshments of apple cider. UUPS can’t wait to work again with WANDS! Hail!
Posted in Pagan, Sabbat, shamanism, tagged birth, child, christmas., god, yule on December 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Hi folks,
once again, with the turn of the month, the turning of the great wheel, we come to the Yule season. The God is soon to be reborn by the Goddess!. This month has slowed down, we are in the planning stages for the upcoming year. We are taking a big breath in this month and relaxing.
Student Groups:
We are working with SLCC to form a group there. We are going over the paper work and examing what exactly needs to happen. If anyone is interested, please email UUPS!
Book of the Month:
We have had an ongoing book of the month since last fall. This months book is
Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide by Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling.
If anyone is without a place to go for Christmas, they may come to my house on Friday and enjoy some dinner and festivities! Please send me an email through UUPS
Bright Blessings
Muad’Dib
Posted in druidry, Interfaith, occult, Pagan, Sabbat, tagged Ancestral rites, Druiry, joint ritual, Logan UT, Samhain, Samhain 2010, U of U Pagan Society, Unitarian Universalist, Utah State University Pagan Alliance on November 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This past Samhain brought the wonderful opportunity for UUPS and USUPA to be together and honor the ancestors! UUPS drove up to Logan on Sunday, October 31, 2010 and joined in the druid celebrations that took place at the UU church in Logan. Around 50 people were in attendance under the moon and light rain. A beautiful altar filled with photos of family members and loved ones with antlers was set behind a fire pit where the honoring took place.
Samhain 2010 Utah State University Pagan Alliance (USUPA) l to r Astral Eventide, Inu, Drew Hamblin, Kassie Cressal and Megan Sjoberg, October 31, 2010, Logan, UT
Samhain 2010 Altar Utah State University Pagan Alliance (USUPA), October 31, 2010, Logan, UT
Samhain 2010 Kassie Cressal and Muad’Dib (r) USUPA (Utah State University Pagan Alliance), October 31, 2010, Logan UT
Posted in Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, tagged fall equinox, mabon, magic, sabbat, U of U Pagan Society, wicca on September 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Hi folks,
So as the fall season approaches and summer comes to glorious end, the time nears to gather the altar up and travel the woods one last time before snow falls and we are locked away among hearth and home. UUPS will be doing a fall equinox ritual in Big Cottonwood Canyon. A simple Wiccan ritual. Its the time to celebrate the aging deities. The goddess enters her crone phase and the god approaches death. The harvest is finished, and now is time for reflection on ones life and the meaning of death. Please bring seasonal appropriate offerings and a food dish for afterward. Berries, berry wine, nuts and apples are all appropriate for this time! It will start about 4 pm and end hopefully before 6pm. Please check the even details on Facebook as well. We’ll be meeting at the 711 on the corner of 6200 s and Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd. and drive up the mile to the site.
I hope to see you all there
BB
Muad’Dib
Posted in Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, tagged canyon, fire, lughnasadh, magic, rain, ritual, shamanism, UUPS, wind on September 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Out in Tooele Canyon, a small group of UUPS members gathered to release pent up energies, dead goals, angers and other frustrations in a simple shamanic ritual led by our very own Laurence Miles.
Lughnasadh, one of the 8 holidays in several of the Pagan traditions and the first harvest fall holiday, was celebrated in the Shamanic path. A simple rite, A fire was lit, frustrations written on paper, a grounding moment, and then the paper was thrown in to be released to the four elements, deity and the universe. This mild sunny day allowed us to snack on the chicken, vegetables and fruit until about ten minutes after the ritual was completed, gale force winds came barreling down the canyon, accompanied shortly after by rain. We all understood this to mean that our energy had been released and was being taken up by higher causes!! Over all, everyone left feeling accomplished, more relaxed and spiritually deeper