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Daniel’s 27th Birthday Party Dinner

April 14, 2013 by The Pagan Society

All was a hit at this year’s birthday party for President Daniel Cureton, who turned 27 on April 12th. The party was held Saturday, April 13, at  7pm. The traditional borsch soup was made by Sergey Khrushchev, the tradition being now in its 4th year.

With a small group of friends, the people ate, drank, sang and enjoyed each other’s company. When it was time for the cake, the excitement grew over the rumors that it was April Love’s infamous strawberry cake, with real purred strawberries inside along with a strawberry frosting!

Indeed so! The cake didn’t last long. Buster Boyd can be seen left with a look of glee and pleasure right before he devoured his large slice of the strawberry cake.

President Cureton commented “You should always keep your birthday candles if you can because they make good wishing magic! I love birthdays! No bowling for me, dinner parties are better!”.

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Spring Fling 2013 Psychic Fair at Church of the Sacred Circle

April 14, 2013 by

SLPS did it’s duty, serving the community. Twice a year rolls around the bi-annual fund raiser for the Church of the Sacred Circle. This time called “Spring Fling”, SLPS read the tarot for about 20 people on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Muad’Dib, Piggy, and Lunar Oak Spirit showed up in time to read the cards, get some new stones from the vendors, and sit by the fire in the new Church of the Sacred Circle fire pit. SLPS enjoys giving time and service to COSC, a close friend of the society!

Spring Fling Psychic Fair, l to r-Piggy, Muad’Dib, Lunar Oak Spirit, Patrick Lucero, Church of the Sacred Circle, April 13, 2013, West Valley City, UT

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Spring Fling Psychic Fair at Church of the Sacred Circle

April 14, 2013 by The Pagan Society

SLPS did it’s duty, serving the community. Twice a year rolls around the bi-annual fund raiser for the Church of the Sacred Circle. This time called “Spring Fling”, SLPS read the tarot for about 20 people on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Daniel Cureton, Lauren Holman, and Sergey Khrushchev showed up in time to read the cards, get some new stones from the vendors, and sit by the fire in the new COSC fire pit. SLPS enjoys giving time and service to COSC, a close friend of the society!

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Spring 2013 Clothing Donation Drive a Huge Success

April 7, 2013 by The Pagan Society

Thanks to everyone whom participated, donated, and helped make the clothing donation drive a success. The official donation period ended on March 21, 2013. We had a staggering 353 items to donate to Big Brother Big Sister of Utah! President Daniel Cureton and April Love processed the items over a two and a half hour period from grocery bags, trash bags, boxes and paper sacks. The final count is 353 with all of it being packed into 18 white plastic bags. Great job for the dedication and service you are all giving to the community! You can read the letter that has all the details of the items and which will accompany the items to their new home.

SLPS Clothing Donation Inventory Spring 2013

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Ostara 2013 Ritual and Feast

March 25, 2013 by The Pagan Society

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.

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Ostara 2013 Dyed eggs, Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT —

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Ostara 2013 Lauren Holman (l) and Tyson Chase Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Altar with Eostre Plaque Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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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

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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

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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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Rock the U Marathon a Fun Time

March 24, 2013 by The Pagan Society

On March 23, 2013, SLPS read tarot for free for the students at the Rock the U Marathon for Cancer Awareness. Daniel Cureton, April Love, and Lauren Holman brought their tarot decks for a few hours, and over the load music in the Union Ballroom at the Student Union Building at the University of Utah, read the card for about 30 people. SLPS enjoys this type of service, as it’s free for the students, gives everyone practice, and allows them to make more connections with people without considering money. Check out the pics below!

 

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Events for Ostara 2013

March 18, 2013 by The Pagan Society

Spring is here! And so is the time for honoring the Goddess Eostre on her sacred holiday of Ostara. Here are the details of the events going on Saturday, March 23, 2013. If you’d like to attend, please contact Daniel Cureton at 801 709 4632 for an invite and more details.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Ritual Site Clean Up 9am-3pm

Egg Dying Party 3-5pm

Ostara Ritual and Feast 6-11pm

(Flyer by Amber Hafen)

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Clothing Donation Drive

March 14, 2013 by The Pagan Society

It’s time to serve… the community that is! This semesters we are doing a clothing donation drive for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Utah. Bring all your clothes to President Daniel Cureton’s house by Monday March 18 2013 at 8pm. The truck will pick them up on Tuesday March 19 at 8am. He’ll take an inventory and get a receipt for the records. The clothes should be spring/summer if possible. Thanks ahead of time for all your donations!

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12th Annual Springfest-Bellydance Festival by Thia 2013

March 3, 2013 by The Pagan Society

SLPS had a wonderful time reading tarot for all the dancers at the 12th Annual Springfest- Bellydance Festival by Thia on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Held every spring at the Utah State Fair Grounds, it’s a full day of dance, shows, vendors, food, and great music. As the evening goes on, the music get’s louder, since the better troupes and shows wait to dance in the evening. SLPS stayed till around 8pm before heading out. Many folks received spiritual advice and healing messages from the tarot.

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February 2013 Full Moon Ritual-Gratitude Ceremony to Aphrodite

February 25, 2013 by The Pagan Society

Thanks to all the members and guests that came this past Saturday, February 23 2013 at 8pm for the Full Moon Ritual to Aphrodite. Those faithful and dedicated members trekked snow drifts, high winds and low visibility to give thanks to the Goddess of Love for all her blessings, especially in the month of February for Valentine’s Day. After clearing the space, shielding and proclaiming peace in the quarters, the elements, deities and ancestors were invoked to help work the magic of the night.

A special appearance by the Goddess was seen in the kitchen. The appearance was captured on camera by president Daniel Cureton and the goddess can be seen with Sergey Khrushechev as he pours his personal libation (left). Her reflection from the kitchen is seen in the mirror as she appears to be in saint form!

After the workings, the members enjoyed Jack Wagon Wheat Beer by Shades of Pale Brewing Co. out of Park City. Several hails, offerings and libations later, the gratitude ceremony came to a close with the traditional feasting on maple vanilla bean cookies and grape juice from Trader Joes.

Tarot readings commenced after the ritual, keeping the tradition alive to divine the future on the full moon. See you all next moon!

Full Moon February 23, 2013 Altar to Aphrodite center Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon February 23, 2013 Altar to Aphrodite center with candles Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon February 23, 2013 Altar to Aphrodite with Sergey Khrushchev pouring personal libation Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon February 23, 2013 Tarot readings l to r- Sergey Khrushchev, Ashton Longhurst and Lauren Holman Salt Lake City, UT

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