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Mabon 2015- Welcoming the Dark Times

Posted in Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on September 22, 2015| Leave a Comment »

SLPS meeting under sacred pine on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 9pm to celebrate the Fall Equinox. The crickets were in unison, the breeze calm as the altar was dedicated and the candles lit. Ganesh and Bast joined the circle of the ancestors and took in the offerings of pears, watermelon, juice and cookies. Mabon being the second harvest, the fruits were pulled from the Society Garden.

The ritual included music by Lisa Thiel, “Mabon” off the album Circle of the Seasons. Spoken word and poetry were performed in honor of the seaons. Bast and Ganesh came down and spoke to the attendees and accepted the food. He will open the way for individuals to succeed in their inner workings. Each person chose a habit to banish in the Mabon fire.

The feast afterwards with the Gods was beef and barely stew with oreo bards for dessert. A bowl was left out for the Gods to enjoy.

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Mabon 2015, altar, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, altar center, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, Daniel Cureton calling the spirits, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, l to r: Daniel Cureton, Lauren Holman, Ashton Longhurst, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, Daniel Cureton selfie with Ganesh, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, Goddess Bast, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, altar with candles, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, Beef and barley stew for feast, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, oreo bars for dessert, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015, feast offereings to the Gods with apple juice, Monday, September 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Mabon 2015

Posted in Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, tagged , , , , on September 20, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The Dark Times have arrived! The sun lessens in light and beings its descent to the dark lands till it will rise again at Yule. The 2nd harvest, season fruits now are pumpkin, gourds, berries, mushrooms, and pears. The Goddess will soon enter her Crone phase at Samhain, when the God dies.

Salt Lake Pagan Society

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14th Annual Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, Harvest Blessings!

Posted in Other, Pagan, Vending, wicca, tagged , , , , , , , , , on September 14, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Witches, wizards, druids, vikings, and Pagans gathered to celebrate community and unity. Salt Lake City Pagan Pride Day was held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 10-6. Held at Murray Park, the festival allows the Pagan community to educated, show their pride, and “come out of the broom closet” if they feel so. This Year’s theme was “A Harvest of Balance and Blessings”.

This year’s festival included over 20 vendors, a kid zone, Belly Dancing by Thia, and music. The opening ritual was performed by the staff of Salt Lake City Pagan Pride Day. The day was sunny, shiny, and hundreds of people strolled in to shop, look, and attend public ritual. Even the local LDS missionaries stopped by for a look around.

SLPS did very well, needing a double booth this year for their $5 tarot readings. They were discounted last minute as an extra bonus for customers and to beat out competition. The closing ritual was performed in the Norse tradition by Harts Hearth Clan of Tooele Utah.

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, SLPS Booth, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, Daniel Cureton, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, left to right: James, Many Anderson, Michael Conrad, C.C. Delgao, David Courtier (red shirt), Gwen Allen, Josh Williams, Eddie Cooper, Tarisa Cooper, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015,Vendors with Crones Hollow, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015,Vendors with Pagan store Elemental Inspirations (left), Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake City Pagan Pride Day, Vendor booths, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray City Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015,Vendors, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015,Vendors and kid zone with Mike Hurst (r), Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, Dancers at pavilion 1, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, LDS Missionaries l to r: Elder Conn, Jennifer Coates, and Elder Halisky, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, Closing rite circle, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Salt Lake Pagan Pride Day 2015, Closing rite by Heart’s Hearth Clan of Tooele, Utah, Saturday, September 12, 2015, Murray Park, Murray, UT

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Wicca 101: an Introduction to Moon Spirituality

Posted in magic, moons, Other, wicca, tagged , , , on August 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Ever been curious about Wicca? Don’t know where to get started with you altar, spells, and magic? Come on out to our 101 class and learn the basics of Wicca, history, ritual, and how to use your altar!

The text we will be using is “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner” by Scott Cunningham.

Cost is $10: Pay through Paypal: slpagansociety@gmail.com or cash or card at the door.

SLPS Wicca 101 Class Flyer August 2015

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New Moon Ritual August 2015

Posted in esbat, magic, moons, Ritual, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , , on August 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The new moon was upon us! SLPS met under the watchful eye of Artemis on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10pm, to meditate, set goals, and welcome back a member who had been away for the summer. The ritual was dedicated to the new moon goddess of the hunt, Greek Artemis. Her arrows will hit the target of our goals and let them wax full as the moon does. The offerings included Martinelli’s apple cider and chocolate, in honor of Lauren Holman’s return from India. Midnight Moon chili was the after ritual treat for Lauren, being one of her favorite dishes.

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New Moon Ritual August 2015, skull ancestral candle, Saturday, August 16, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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New Moon Ritual August 2015, Lauren Holman (l) and Ashton Longhurst, Saturday, August 16, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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New Moon Ritual August 2015, meditation fire, Saturday, August 16, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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New Moon Ritua, altar,l August 2015, Saturday, August 16, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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New Moon Ritual August 2015, chocolate cake offering, Saturday, August 16, 2015, Salt Lake City,

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New Moon Ritual August 2015, Midnight Moon chili, Saturday, August 16, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Lughnasadh 2015-Lugh was Honored.

Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 3, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The sun was setting in the west when SLPS celebrated Lughnasadh. The ritual took place Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 8pm. SLPS is fond of honoring the Celtic Sun God Lugh, as he’s been so good to us. Corn was in order, and bread the offering. A simple ritual giving thanks, creating sacred space, and discussing what we are all thankful for took place. Ears of corn and chrysanthemums decorated the altar, and the song “Heart Beat of Harvest” by Cernunnos Rising was sung in honor of Lugh. John Barleycorn was burned in the fire, and the feast included bowls of hardy chili and mango nectar.

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Lughnasadh 2015, altar, Sunday, August 2, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Lughnasadh 2015, altar center, Sunday, August 2, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Lughnasadh 2015, burning the john barleycorn in the fire, Sunday, August 2, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Lughnasadh 2015

Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, tagged , , , , on July 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The Wheel has turned and Lughnsadh is upon us. The first of three harvest holidays, also known as Lammas, Lughnasadh is the time of Thanksgiving and to honor the Celtic Sun God Lugh.

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Wicca 101-An Introduction to Moon Based Spirituality

Posted in Classes, wicca, tagged , , , , , on July 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Ever thought about how the moon influences our lives? Considered casting your own spell or praying to the Goddess?

This class introduces you to the basics of Wicca, Nature’s moon based spirituality. It will cover the history, myth, deities, and practice. You will learn what it means to be Wiccan, how to become one, and how to set up your first altar for working magic and shaping your destiny.

Cost $30: Includes textbook “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner” by Scott Cunningham and a basic altar kit (pic is just an example, not the real kit).

Sign up on meetup or send money through Paypal to slpagansociety@gmail.com. We will only buy the supplies for those who have purchased their tickets by July 23, 2015.

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June 2015 Full Moon Ritual to Columbia

Posted in moons, occult, Ritual, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 28, 2015| Leave a Comment »

July 4th brings a unique opportunity to honor one of the lesser worshiped goddesses, Columbia. Hailed as the patron of America (U.S.), she watches quietly and stately at the bay of New York City. Her image has been on currency of the United States for well over two centuries. She has always welcome the tired, the poor, the hungry, and weak, and the oppressed, who yearn to be free. A symbol and beacon of freedom, she welcomes and bids all to rest in her presence.

The altar was decorated in traditional patriotic memorabilia. SLPS honored the Goddess on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 8pm. The offerings included traditional July 4th food, hot dogs. Other traditional dishes at this time are hamburgers, baked beans, grilled chicken, potatoes salad, and green jello to name a few. Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa was the song of choice for the music.

The offerings were accepted and petitioned to continue her blessings on the USA.

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June 2015 Full Moon Ritual for July 4th to Goddess of America Columbia, Goddess Columbia, Saturday, June 27, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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June 2015 Full Moon Ritual for July 4th to Goddess of America Columbia, altar center with hot dog offerings, Saturday, June 27, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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June 2015 Full Moon Ritual for July 4th to Goddess of America Columbia, altar, Saturday, June 27, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT

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Full Moon Ritual June 2015

Posted in magic, moons, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Each month brings the new phases of the moon, a chance to work powerful magic by the moon light and with the Gods and Goddess. Join today if you want to study the mysteries of nature and learn moon magic. We do spells and workings each month.

Salt Lake Pagan Society

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