Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘witchcraft’ Category

November 2011 New Moon Ritual

Posted in esbat, magic, moons, occult, Pagan, witchcraft, tagged , , on November 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The members of UUPS gathered on November 19, 2011 at 8pm to celebrate the return the dark moon. The ritual began as usual with the welcoming of the dark moon and moved into the drum circle and meditation. There were reports during the drumming of ancestors singing and dancing around the circle.

After the meditations the offerings of wine and cookies were given in gratitude to Luna for another month of blessings, work, solace and guidance in the coming month as she waxes full to the full moon power. Check out the photo below!

New Moon Ritual Ashton Longhurst (l) and Callista Dreamwalker November 19, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT

Read Full Post »

Mabon Celebration and Feast 2011

Posted in occult, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , 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 Daniel Cureton 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 Cureton 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, Fonz Torres, Sheila Morales, Laura Farnsworth, Claire Cornick, Ms Corinick and April Love

Read Full Post »

July Full Moon Ritual

Posted in magic, wicca, witchcraft on July 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Each month brings the opportunity to work powerful magic and spells under the light of Diana. The moon is at full strength and freely gives her energy and light to those who call upon it.

This month those present worked with money, banishing and cleansing objects. President Daniel Cureton drew down the moon to perform the magic necessary.

“I always feel so good afterwards. I love coming and participating in these rituals. In these, I feel the true spirituality of my practice. I feel the true craft. I see and understand what others have been talking about for centuries when they talked about the Craft and Magic. I can feel the gods and ancestors. I know they’re helping me and creating positive change in my life.” Said Sharon Pellum. (L to R: Kirsten Caron, Ryc and Sharon Pellum, La Farn)

UUPS is looking forward to seeing everyone again next month under the light of the Moon

 

Read Full Post »

July 2011 Full Moon Ritual

Posted in esbat, magic, moons, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , on July 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Each month brings the opportunity to work powerful magic and spells under the light of Diana. The moon is at full strength and freely gives her energy and light to those who call upon it.

This month those present worked with money, banishing and cleansing objects. President Muad’Dib drew down the moon on  Friday, July 15, 2011 to perform the magic necessary.

“I always feel so good afterwards. I love coming and participating in these rituals. In these, I feel the true spirituality of my practice. I feel the true craft. I see and understand what others have been talking about for centuries when they talked about the Craft and Magic. I can feel the gods and ancestors. I know they’re helping me and creating positive change in my life.” Said Fire Runner.

UUPS is looking forward to seeing everyone again next month under the light of the Moon

Full Moon Ritual, l to r- Kirsten Coran, Mustard Seed, Fire Runner, and Laura Farnsworth, Friday, July 15, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT

Read Full Post »

July 4th-Columbia Gratitude Ceremony 2011

Posted in occult, Pagan, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , on July 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Gratitude… one spell that isn’t seen in many books. Thanksgiving is one of the most humbling and best ways to dive deep into spiritual workings. UUPS always makes it a point to honor (there are lots of honoring spells) and give thanks to deities whose days pass throughout the year. President Muad’Dib lead the ceremony.

This time it was Columbia, the goddess of America. A few faithful UUPS members met by moon light under a pine tree on Saturday, July 2, 2011 and gave an offering of traditional American food: hot dogs and tater-tots with milk. On the altar were quarter candles and patriotic themed flowers for the Goddess.

Everyone felt humbled and thankful afterward as the presence of Columbia descended and accepted these offerings.

Columbiana Gratitude Ceremony, Altar, July 2, 2011, Salt Lake City, UT

Read Full Post »

May 2011 Full Moon Ritual

Posted in esbat, magic, moons, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , on May 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »

A few select members of the Pagan Society meet under the beautiful gaze and light of the full moon to give honor and grace to the Moon Goddess on May 17, 2011 at 8pm.

After a few magical workings, personal offerings were given and treats shared among the members. Till next we meet!

Full Moon Ritual Sharon (l) and Aryssa Pellum May 17, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon Ritual Fire Wizard May 17, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT

Read Full Post »

April 2011 New Moon Ritual And Drum Circle

Posted in esbat, magic, moons, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , on April 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »

A change and evolution. The new moons will now include a drum circle and meditation by smokeless fire! A few members met under the dark shadow of the new moon to celebrate the cycles of Luna and ask guidance for the coming month. Since new moons are about setting goals, the members burned old goals in the fire and set new ones to wax in fruition with the waxing moon. Cookies and juice were the offerings to Luna. Till next we meet!

New moon Ritual April Love (l) and Ashton Longhurst April 4, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT

Read Full Post »

Ostara 2011 with Spirit of the Evergreens Coven of N.C.

Posted in magic, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , on March 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »

President Daniel Cureton had the unique opportunity to participate in an Ostara Ritual with our eastern brothers and sister in Rockingham, NC.

President Cureton relates some of his experience, “I had the best time this past spring break. I drove up from Columbia, SC, where my parents live to Rockingham, NC, about a three hour drive up U.S. Hgwy 1 on Monday, March 21, 2011.  I got there in time to meet up and drive ten minutes to a smaller town where the healing center was we would be renting for the space. We had an Easter egg hunt, in which I mowed everyone over and won, then we set up the five altars, one for each direction and the main altar, and waited for dark.  It got to be so late we finally had to bring them and do it.

The altars were so beautifully decorated  with flowers, eggs and natural items.  I was in the north and really loved using a dogwood branch for my wand.  It still had the buds on it! I really enjoyed that.  We listened as the high priestesses related the story of Ostara to us, then guided us into an egg for path working. We all meet the Green Main in front of an oak tree.  We listened to what he had to say before leaving again. These are such great people!  We can learn a lot from the magic of the east!”

Ostara 2011 l to r Val Mohlere, Laura Redman, Jessican Mohlere, U of U Pagan Society combined Ostara with Spirit of the Evergreens Coven March 21, 2011 Pinehurst, NC

522737_493667347356682_1516874174_n

Ostara 2011 Jessica Mohlere (l) and Daniel Cureton U of U Pagan Society combined Ostara with Spirit of the Evergreens Coven March 21, 2011 Pinehurst NC

Read Full Post »

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows I… Spectacular!

Posted in Other, witchcraft, tagged , , on November 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This past Friday, November 19, 2010, a few of the dedicated Harry Potter fans who are members of UUPS met at the Gateway theater in SLC, Ut to attend the premier of Part I of the Deathly Hallows. What an amazing event! UUPS members were not the only persons dressed to the T in proper wizarding regalia… a number of muggles turned up in hats and robes to show their support. Member Amber Hafen said “I was shocked and moved and can’t wait for the second one. The saddest part was when Dobby died. I couldn’t believe it! I was going ‘NOOOOO'”

President Daniel Cureton said “This is one of the few times we can talk around and people don’t think we are just a bunch of weirdos in costume… right now we are just a bunch of people in costume!”

UUPS can’t wait for next year to attend the final end to the Epic Saga of love, magic, right, wrong and sparkly hats! Till next we meet!

Read Full Post »

« Newer Posts