Posted in Other, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged feast, Litha 2014, Midsummer, Midsummer 2014, planning, ritual on June 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Wheel has turned and midsummer is upon us! This year SLPS will be celebrating Midsummer on the Solstice. The ritual is set in the Wiccan/druid style by president Cureton. A specially commissioned painting of the Holly King dominating the Oak King (LGBT) by Kurt Shoopman of Kentucky will be the center item on the altar. Afterwards there will be feastings into the night!
When: Saturday, June 21, 2014 6pm
Where: Private Residence
Posted in moons, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged 2014, ceremony, flower moon, Full Moon Ritual, May 2014 Full Moon, moon magic, moons, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, wicca on May 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A few members of SLPS gathered under the Flower full moon on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 8pm. The full moon for May is known as the flower moon, when late spring flowers come into full bloom and preparations for summer planting come about. This full moon focuses on working magic for the group, welcoming in Kali and Odin, and giving libations to the honored dead and Gods.
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! 
Posted in magic, occult, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged easter, Eostre, Ostara 2014, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society on March 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The wheel has turned and it’s time to get the candles and eggs out for the Germanic Goddess Ostara, one of spring and the equinox! This year’s Ostara will be performed in the Wiccan fashion by President Cureton. Ritual will be Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 6pm with feasting around 7:30pm. We will be dying eggs the day before on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7pm in preparation for Ostara. You can find the ritual outline here! It will be held outside so dress warmly for early spring weather! Only those who came to Witches’ Tea may attend since this is a private ritual.
Posted in Other, Ritual, tagged Hanukkah, Jewish, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society on December 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
SLPS had a great celebration of Hanukkah for the second year in a row this past Saturday, December 7, 2013. We lit each candle on the hanukiah each night and said the sacred prayers in Hebrew. This celebration has become a tradition after the success Hanukkah of 2012. We look forward to next year, 2014’s Hanukkah! 
Posted in druidry, Other, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Dark Times, Gay Gods, mabon, Mabon 2013, Mabon Alban Elued, New American, paganism, ritual, sabbat, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The time has come to prepare for what lies ahead…. the dark times! Mabon is the time of year when the sun lessens in strength and light and when the night begins to become the ruling phase of our lives. The God is aging and preparing for his departure at Samhain and the Goddess starts her transition into the Crone phase. The second of the three harvests, the crops that have come in around this time are berries, pears, peaches, and mushrooms. The ritual will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 6pm in the New American Tradition. SLPS president Daniel Cureton will lead the ritual. The center piece is a commissioned painting acrylic on canvas by the favored artist Kurt Shoopman of Kentucky featuring several skyclad gods dancing around the Mabon fire. Feasting afterward as usual. If you’d like to attend the next sabbat, please come to Witches’ Tea for more info.
(Flyer by Sergey Khrushchev)
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 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.
Ostara 2013 Dyed eggs, Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT —
Ostara 2013 Lauren Holman (l) and Tyson Chase Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Altar with Eostre Plaque Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT
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
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
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
Posted in druidry, magic, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged fall equinox, Mabon 2012, ritual on September 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The fall is coming! The dark times are near! Come join in the celebration and witness the passing of the light times of the year from Apollo to the dark times of the year to Hades. This is an auspicious time when light and dark are equal again. The increasing darkness tells us to turn inward, walk the path and seek the light within. We will also be celebrating Ganesh’s birthday! Feast as usual will be after the ritual!
(Flyer by Lunar Oak Spirit)
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 Sergey Khrushchev (l) and Aryssa Pellum Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 l to r Sharon Pellum, Callista Dreamwalker and Sergey Khrushchev Saturday, May 12, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2012 Ashton Longhurst l and Sergey Khrushchev 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
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