The members of SLPS met on Saturday, May 7, 2016, to honor the goddess and mothers for Mother’s Day. The ritual began at 9pm, under the stars and damp earth. Hathor was pleased, the goddess of Mothers from Egypt. She accepted the offerings of home made dark fudge chocolate cake and strawberry lemonade. As a goal for the new moon, the coven decided to learn quilting, using pieces from old clothes to provide quilts for the needy, reduce waste, and as a fundraiser for the society.
Posts Tagged ‘goddess’
May 2016 New Moon Ritual
Posted in esbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Egypt, goddess, Hathor, May 2016 New Moon, mother's day, new moon, quilting, Salt Lake Pagan Society on May 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »
June 2015 Full Moon Ritual to Columbia
Posted in moons, occult, Ritual, wicca, witchcraft, tagged America, columbia, goddess, Goddess Libertas, Goddess of America, Independence day, July 4th, Patriotic, Salt Lake Pagan Society on June 28, 2015| Leave a Comment »
July 4th brings a unique opportunity to honor one of the lesser worshiped goddesses, Columbia-Libertas of the Roman pantheon who rules over liberty and justice. 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.
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.
November 2014 New Moon Ritual and Drum Circle
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, Ritual, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Drum Circle, fire, goddess, magic, meditation, new moon ritual, November 2014 New Moon, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, shamanism, wicca, witchcraft on November 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Dark moon arrived upon us! SLPS members met under the dark moon to celebrate the Dark Goddess, set goals, and renew vows to continually walk the Goddess Path. The ritual was held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 8pm, under the dark sky with snow on the ground. a drum circle a meditation fire happened after the magical workings, and with each beat of the drum and flick of the smokeless fire, the members present were sent on a meditative journey. Some conversed with ancestors, some talked with deities and some transcended the Earthly plane.
November 2014 Beaver Moon
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, Ritual, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Beaver moon, Full Moon Ritual, goddess, magic, November 2014 Full Moon, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, wicca on November 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Each month brings the opportunity to work powerful magic by the full moon. The Goddess is in full power, in this bright aspect, and November brings the “Beaver Moon”, which is a time the beavers go prepare for the winter. This month SLPS members met on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 8pm to work the moon magic and give honor and gratitude to the Goddess for her continual blessings.
Beltane 2014 Details
Posted in druidry, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged beltane, Beltane 2014, Ganesh and Pan, Gay Gods, goddess, Great Rite, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society on May 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 6pm for Beltane Ritual and Feast. The union of the God and Goddess as one will take place with feastings afterward. A special commissioned painting of Ganesh and Pan by Kurt Shoopman in Kentucky in the great right will be the center for the gay gods at this Beltane!
Ostara 2013 Ritual and Feast
Posted in druidry, Other, Pagan, wicca, tagged Alban Eiler, easter, goddess, irish gig, Ostara 2013, paganism, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, violin on March 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
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 Muad’Dib 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 Muad’Dib 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 Muad’Dib 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 Opheikins. 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 Muad’Dib 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.
Imbolc Celebration and the New Moon Past Life Regression
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
Mabon and September Full moon ritual
Posted in esbat, moons, Pagan, wicca, tagged fire, food, god, goddess, mabon, magic, pagan, siging, squash, stones, wicca, witchcraft on September 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who made the Mabon and full moon rituals a great time in Big Cottonwood Canyon! We prepared the site before and made a circle of stones. Only after we had gathered the stones, did we see the beautiful scrub oak tree hanging inside the circle to the north!
We did a ritual putting out of the fires for the coming months of darkness, sang songs and danced around the fires, all before having a delicious butternut squash soup!
Thanks to all
BB
Muad’Dib