Posted in Tarot, Volunteering, tagged Church of the Sacred Circle, Daniel Cureton, divination, Fall Wonders Psychic Fair, Salt Lake Pagan Society, service, tarot on October 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
SLPS had a great time helping out again this year at the Church of the Sacred Circle Fall psychic fair on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Twice a year a fair is held in which the COSC raises money for expenses. President Daniel Cureton participated in reading his Deviant Moon Tarot for five people.
Posted in Tarot, University, Volunteering, tagged Gay-la and silent auction, Gift Certificate, LGBT Resource Center, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Tarot readings, university of utah on October 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The 14th annual LGBT Gay-la and Silent Auction was held on October 2, 2014 at 6pm at the Wagner Jewish Community Center at the University of Utah. SLPS donated a $75 Tarot gift certificate as part of the auction which sold for $10. We here at SLPS are glad to help the Silent Auction as the money raised from both events goes to the scholarship and emergency fund. Each year several students receive approximately $2,000 each in scholarships from the LGBT Resource Center. The reserve one time emergency fund is avaliabe to students in exceptional financial need and difficulty and is approximate $500 each. SLPS looks forward to donating again at the 2015 Gay-la and Silent Auction.
Posted in druidry, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Alban Elued, Bast, Cernunnos, Dark Times, fall equinox, Light and Dark, mabon, Mabon 2014, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Wheel turned and Mabon came upon us. The members of SLPS gathered to celebrate the Fall Equinox on Saturday, September 20, 2014, known as Mabon and Alban Eiler, to honor the Gods, Goddess, and the coming Dark Times, when we all turn inward and study the self, inside mysteries and take time alone as the God dies.
The altar was beautifully decorated with the fruits of the season: peaches, plums, apples and flowers. A seasonal table cloth my by Trustee April Love and a Fall Queer God painting by Kurt Shoopman of Kentucky adorned the table. Lanterns hung in the trees gave an extra witchy and magical feel to the temple area. The new brooms gave the perfect backdrop to the altar.
The Goddess present was Bast, Cat God of Egypt, one who walks between worlds, and Cernunnos, Celtic Lord of Light and Dark. The ritual included a lighting of the lamp, signaling the light within during the dark, and a Ganesh birthday celebration. Shortbread cookies with jam were offered Ganesh and the song “Ganesh (Sound the Horn)” by MC Yogi was played in his honor.
Posted in druidry, Pagan, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft, tagged Alban Elued, Bast, Cernunnos, Dark Times, fall equinox, Light and Dark, mabon, Mabon 2014, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Wheel turned and Mabon came upon us. The members of SLPS gathered to celebrate the Fall Equinox on Saturday, September 20, 2014, known as Mabon and Alban Eiler, to honor the Gods, Goddess, and the coming Dark Times, when we all turn inward and study the self, inside mysteries and take time alone as the God dies.
The altar was beautifully decorated with the fruits of the season: peaches, plums, apples and flowers. A seasonal table cloth my by Trustee April Love and a Fall Queer God painting by Kurt Shoopman of Kentucky adorned the table. Lanterns hung in the trees gave an extra witchy and magical feel to the temple area. The new brooms gave the perfect backdrop to the altar.
The Goddess present was Bast, Cat God of Egypt, one who walks between worlds, and Cernunnos, Celtic Lord of Light and Dark. The ritual included a lighting of the lamp, signaling the light within during the dark, and a Ganesh birthday celebration. Shortbread cookies with jam were offered Ganesh and the song “Ganesh (Sound the Horn)” by MC Yogi on his album Elephant Power was played in his honor.
Mabon 2014, ritual area, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, main altar, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, main altar center, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, Saturday, Goddess Bast on right, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, God Cernunnos, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, God Ganesh, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, equinox lamps, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, Shy Fox, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, Woman Between the Wolves, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, Muad’Dib, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, Mabon lamps at night, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, altar with candles, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014, Piggy (l) and Shy Fox, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Mabon 2014,Shy Fox (l) and Piggy, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Other, tagged AIDS, American Express, City Creek Center, Community effort, Ebay, HIV, Royal Court of Utah, Salt Lake AIDS Walk, salt lake city, Salt Lake Pagan Society, utah, Utah AIDS Foundation, Walk on September 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Everyone enjoyed a sunny morning on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 9:30 at the City Creek Center. Surprises all around that the event was held there (City Creek being invested by the LDS Church) quickly changed into excitement as the Cheer Salt Lake team pumped everyone up for the 2.5k walk around down town SLC. A few furry friends were even in attendance.
The walk started off at the Food Court and ended at the Harmons on 100 S and State. The fundraising for Utah AIDS programming was the critical component for the walk, to raise awareness about the need for funds and to reach the $60,000 goal set by the Utah AIDS Foundation. Teams from various organizations and companies such as Ebay and American Express, as well as the Royal Court of Utah and SLPS walked along side individuals, couples, and children.
Posted in Other, tagged AIDS, Aids Walk 2014, American Express, City Creek Center, Community effort, Ebay, HIV, Royal Court of Utah, Salt Lake AIDS Walk, salt lake city, Salt Lake Pagan Society, utah, Utah AIDS Foundation, Walk on September 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Everyone enjoyed a sunny morning on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 9:30 at the City Creek Center. Surprises all around that the event was held there (City Creek being invested by the LDS Church) quickly changed into excitement as the Cheer Salt Lake team pumped everyone up for the 2.5k walk around down town SLC. A few furry friends were even in attendance.
The walk started off at the Food Court and ended at the Harmons on 100 S and State. The fundraising for Utah AIDS programming was the critical component for the walk, to raise awareness about the need for funds and to reach the $60,000 goal set by the Utah AIDS Foundation. Teams from various organizations and companies such as Ebay and American Express, as well as the Royal Court of Utah and SLPS walked along side individuals, couples, and children.
Salt Lake AIDS Walk, Muad’Dib (l) and Piggy, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake AIDS Walk, Cheer Salt Lake dancing, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake AIDS Walk, Cheer Salt Lake, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake AIDS Walk, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake AIDS Walk, City Creek, Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake AIDS Walk, Muad’Dib (r) and BJ Olsen (red bandanna), Saturday, September 20, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Other, tagged Aids Walk 2014, Fundraising, HIV/AIDS, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
If you have time this Mabon, come join us in the Salt Lake AIDS Walk tomorrow, Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 9:30 am at the City Creek Center to raise awareness and fund raise for AIDS programs throughout Utah. We will be walking as a team! You can find us on the registration. www.saltlakeaidswalk.org
Posted in Other, tagged advertising, artist, officers, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
SLPS thanks Sergey Khrushchev for all the beautiful work he did as Advertising Director in the society. His stay was over a year, from June 2013-September 2014. We will still see him around as a member, but will miss his energy and drive as our official artist.
Posted in Other, tagged advertising, artist, officers, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
SLPS thanks Lunar Oak Spirit for all the beautiful work he did as Advertising Director in the society. His stay was over a year, from June 2013-September 2014. We will still see him around as a member, but will miss his energy and drive as our official artist.
Lunar Oak Spirit, Rio Grand Restaurant, March 2, 2013, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in druidry, magic, Pagan, Sabbat, tagged Alban Eiler, fall equinox, mabon, Mabon 2014, magic, pagan, ritual, sabbat, Salt Lake Pagan Society on September 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Wheel has turned and Mabon is upon us. The fall Equinox, Alban Eiler hit’s this Tuesday, September 23, 2014. SLPS will be celebrating the return of the dark times Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 6pm. Only members are allowed to participate in this sacred rite. If you’d like to join, send in your membership application!
Salt Lake Pagan Society 