Poster:	acousticdryad
Date:	2008-10-09 19:25
Subject:	Samhain at CedarLight Grove - November 8th!
Security:	Public

Poster:	arctafire
Date:	2008-10-08 20:57
Subject:	Open Samhain - Newark, DE
Security:	Public

Keepers of the Holly Chalice Presents

Gateway to the Summerland - An open Samhain celebration

An honoring of our ancestors and mighty dead
This is a time when the Veils between the Worlds thin and the season moves toward reflection and contemplation. It is a time when thoughts turn to family-both present and past. Join us as we visit the Summerland where our Ancestors dwell and they may speak to us across the Veils.

Feel free (but not obligated) to bring a nibble to share for grounding afterward.

Saturday October 25th 2008 gather at 7 PM, ritual at 8 PM (no entry after ritual starts)
at
Newark United Church of Christ
300 East Main Street, Newark, Delaware 19711

RSVP Janice Chalas, Hps (3023) 999-7666 or
Mark Pemburn, Acting Hp (410) 375-5877

Poster:	kint
Date:	2008-10-06 23:36
Subject:	The Roehrig Tarot
Security:	Public

I'm curious, has anybody out there worked with the Roehrig Tarot deck, or might somebody have some advice here? I've recently decided that it was time to actually start working with the tarot, learning to read and such. Of the decks that I have (something of a former 'collection' that I thinned out before moving years ago) the Roehrig is the one that most fascinates me. Generally, reviews have suggested it is, perhaps, not the best 'beginner' deck, but nothing else I have really strikes my fancy at this point, and nothing new that I've seen recently has cried out to be purchased.

Ok, the actual question -- rather than the standard court cards, this deck has Princess/Prince/Queen/Knight. How might one translate this from the more traditional imagery? Any suggestions?

Thanks much!

Poster:	wilhelmina_d
Date:	2008-09-29 10:17
Subject:	Register to Vote Night
Security:	Public
Mood:	excited

Hi all! Tamar of the Owl Nest and I are sponsoring a "Register to Vote" party the Owl Nest in Frederick.

Whether you're blue, red, green or polka-dotted in your political leanings, it's incredibly important to vote.

If you aren't registered or if you have friends that aren't registered or even if you want to just come out and party with lots of cool folks, come on over.

Details:

Date: Friday, October 3rd
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: 5732 BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE, FREDERICK, MD 21704
Phone: 301-228-2401

x-posted

Poster:	tony2btrue2self
Date:	2008-09-25 18:29
Subject:	This is sickening.
Security:	Public
Mood:	shocked

I saw a video on this earlier but this sermon is horrid.

Poster:	wylddelirium
Date:	2008-09-25 09:21
Subject:	Mythical Journeys
Security:	Public

I'd like to pander a moment of your time, if I may.

I am the co-coordinator of a wonderful spiritual event called Mythical Journeys. Its website is here. It is a unique opportunity to study closely with some of the East Coast's more well known presenters on topics that are close to their heart. You spend four days living, eating, and learning core skillsets from them, with lots of personal attention and interaction.

We have some wonderful tracks that are a little lower in registration than we'd like, so it would mean a great deal to me (and to the track organizers) if you could take a moment and see if any of these offerings call out to you. Registration has been extended through Sunday night so you can get a last minute to commit to changing your life, your rituals, and your perspectives in a deep and meaningful way.

Answering the Call of the Divine: Sacred Service

House of Babylon: Erotic Temple Work

In the Garden of the Beloved: Sacred Romancy

Sacred Storytelling

Weaving the World: The Art and Magic of Manifestation

Of course, you can choose to register for any of our tracks and that would make us very happy; these in particular are quality offerings that could use a few more registrations to make them sing.

If you have any questions about these or anything else related to Mythical Journeys, please feel free to comment here or email me at queendelirium at yahoo dot com.

Thank you for your time.

Poster:	arctafire
Date:	2008-09-22 07:11
Subject:	As if we needed any more reasons to vote for Obama
Security:	Public
Mood:	scared

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-_h2OU8RAQ

Poster:	crafting_change
Date:	2008-09-21 12:18
Subject:	Good Parks in the Greenbelt/Laurel area?
Security:	Public
Mood:	awake

A friend of mine are looking for a decent park with not a ton of foot traffic in the Greenbelt Laurel area. Any suggestions?

Not a space I'll be doing super ceremonial ritual or anything - but there will be meditation involved.

Thanks!

Poster:	kakurowski
Date:	2008-09-18 11:43
Subject:	Astrology Classes Start Tonight!
Security:	Public

William Blake Lodge, O.T.O. presents:

An Introduction to Astrology
7 Class Series
Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm at The Crystal Fox in Laurel, MD
Starts Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Thursday, October 30, 2008
$15 per class or $90 for entire series

( details behind the cut )

Poster:	acousticdryad
Date:	2008-09-16 07:36
Subject:	Vedic Workshop at CedarLight Grove on 9/23
Security:	Public

CedarLight Grove is hosting a Vedic Workshop on the Five Fold Path (Yadna, Dann, Tapa, Karma, Swadhyaya): A holistic Lifestyle for Peace, Prosperity, Health, Happiness and Clean Environment

A teacher from the “Institute for Studies in Vedic Sciences” in India will be teaching this workshop at the Grove on September 23rd at 6:30pm.

The lecture will also include information on Adnihotra (sacred Fire). He will demonstrate how holy fire can be performed by everyone with ease on a daily basis.

It is free. The goal is to bring this knowledge to as many people as possible because a happy individual lease to a happy society. However CedarLight Grove will be accepting donations to support the Grove and to help us to continue to bring speakers and workshops to CedarLight.

You must RSVP to attend because we are limiting the attendance to 50. Email: clg[@]cedarlightgrove.org to attend.

Poster:	irenejericho
Date:	2008-09-13 09:13
Subject:	Baltimore Pagan Pride Day TODAY!
Security:	Public

Just a quick reminder--the Baltimore Pagan Pride Day is today from noon to 8 pm. 

Join us for the grand finale of the Naitonal Capital Region Pagan Pride Week on Saturday, September 13th with the Third Annual Baltimore Pagan Pride Day!

A free and open event, the Baltimore PPD will feature vending, workshops, live music, drumming, a charity book and canned food drive, and the closing ritual of the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week.

DAY'S SCHEDULE:

THROUGHOUT THE DAY:

Vendors Row: Get your shop on! Browse the goods and services being offered by several area vendors.

Event and Table Sponsors: Meet and greet! Collect information on the wide variety of Pagan organizations in our area.

Educational Workshops: At several times throughout the day attend and participate in presentations highlighting religious and metaphysical topics.

Charitable Donations: Bring a Pagan or Pagan related book for the OHF Lending Library, and a canned food-item.

CASSANDRA SYNDROME
Baltimore Pagan Pride Day

Cassandra Syndrome delivers an original and intelligent brand of dark, brooding hard rock. With lyrics born of social consciousness and a shadowed sound driven by soaring female vocals, scathing guitars, and pounding drums, Cassandra Syndrome strikes the perfect balance between playful and sinister, an intimate theater of darkness and seduction.

Hailing from Maryland, Cassandra Syndrome is Irene Jericho on vocals, Chris Kackley on guitar, Joe Cariola on bass and Jay Jericho on drums.

Cassandra Syndrome's Myspace
Cassandra Syndrome's Website

DRAGONSONG
Baltimore Pagan Pride Day

With a diverse cast and unique instrumentation, DragonSong weaves a rich, vibrant, musical tapestry that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. Previously appearing as the opening performance for Persephone's Masquerade, the OHF is pleased to welcome DragonSong back to the PBJ stage. The seven members of DragonSong bring a shared love for stretching musical boundaries, driving rhythms, exotic percussion, four part harmonies, innovative songwriting, improvisation and cerebral lyrics to create a kaleidoscope of compositions which range from moments of tranquility to episodes of explosive musicianship. A sound as sure and satisfying as the ocean tide, DragonSong is manifested by Jeremy Zacherl, Sam Marsh, Melissa Mioni, Jay Ridgeway, Jeff Fleagle, and Jeff Shephard.

DragonSong's Myspace

ADDRESS:
Druid Hill Park.
900 Druid Park Lake Drive
Baltimore MD, 21217
Parkie's Lakeside Pavilion

Poster:	acousticdryad
Date:	2008-09-08 06:34
Subject:	Join us for Mabon at CedarLight Grove, ADF
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Poster:	kakurowski
Date:	2008-09-02 22:03
Subject:	Learn to Interpret the Stars This Month!
Security:	Public

William Blake Lodge, O.T.O. presents:

An Introduction to Astrology
7 Class Series
Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm at The Crystal Fox in Laurel, MD
Starts Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Thursday, October 30, 2008
$15 per class or $90 for entire series

( details behind the cut )

Poster:	arctafire
Date:	2008-09-01 14:04
Subject:	Northern MD - Introduction to Wicca
Security:	Public
Mood:	excited

10 classes on Sunday afternoon, starting on Oct. 12th and running through Dec. 14th. The classes will be in Newark DE, a quick and easy drive up I-95. Schedule to follow. Presented by Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the founding coven of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel.

For more information contact me at arctafirebringer@gmail.com

Bright Blessings!

Poster:	irenejericho
Date:	2008-09-01 10:21
Subject:	For the rock-hounds
Security:	Public
Mood:	cheerful

x-posted from my personal lj:

The Atlantic Coast Gem and Mineral Expo is Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland.  Admission is $5.  I've gone to this one several years running and there are more dealers than you could imagine specializing in everything from minerals in the raw to beautiful gemstone jewelry.  The number of dealers is great, too--prices are awesome, selection's incredible.  I've made some great finds there.  I highly recommend the trip--it's well worth the $5.  

Poster:	ninthraven
Date:	2008-09-01 09:33
Subject:	September events with Becoming
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Becoming is an interpath pantheist circle based in the metropolitan DC area. Our work focuses on deepening connections with the world around us, the Divine as each of us experiences it, each other, and ourselves.

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Becoming will be at the NORTHERN VIRGINIA PAGAN PRIDE DAY organized by The Open Hearth Foundation.

Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Lee District Park, Alexandria, Virginia

We will be fluffing auras and collecting donations for our campaign to help Nigerian children who have been accused of witchcraft. We are also hosting an all-day "paint your own prayer/blessing flag" activity throughout the event. See http://www.openhearth.org/paganpride/nova.shtml for more information.

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MONTHLY CIRCLE OF CONNECTION
OPEN EVENT
Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: Gather at 12noon; ritual to start at 12:15pm; potluck lunch to follow
Location: Picnic area at the U.S. National Arboretum

Contact Angela (at) Becomingdc.org by Friday, September 12, 3:00pm, if you need a ride from a metro station.

Becoming's monthly Circle of Connection is our core tradition. It is here that we come together to build and strengthen our connections with the world around us, each other, and the Divine.

This month we will be charging the hand-made bears for Nigerian "witch" children with love, healing, and protection before sending them overseas. For more information about this campaign, see http://charity.becomingdc.org.

Lunch is potluck. We encourage you to bring your own non-disposable plate, cup, and utensils to decrease environmental waste.

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AUTUMN THANKSGIVING FEAST AND RITUAL
OPEN EVENT
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Time: 12Noon.
Location: Homestead Farms, Poolesville, Maryland

Join Becoming for a fun afternoon at Homestead Farms for apple and pumpkin picking, a hay ride, feasting and joyous harvest rite of thanksgiving.

We will meet at noon at the farm and feast before the picking. Interested in carpooling? Let Barbara know when you RSVP.

Lunch will be a shared potluck. Please remember to bring plate, cup and utensils.

Homestead Farm is a working farm with pick-your-own fields. Prices per pound will be posted on-site. The hayride to the pumpkin fields costs approximately $5. Homestead Farms accepts cash and local checks, but no credit cards.

Pick-your-own apple varieties available include Empire, Red and Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Melrose and maybe Stayman/Winesap. No pets are allowed at Homestead Farms.

Please RSVP to Barbara at barbara (at) becomingdc.org by Thursday, September 18.


Keep up to date with future Becoming events. Subscribe by sending an email to BecomingAnnounce-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Blessings,
Angela Raincatcher
Celebrant, Becoming

Poster:	phoenix_glow
Date:	2008-08-31 13:27
Subject:	Drumming for Peace on 9-11-08
Security:	Public

Please join Turning Circle on Thursday, September 11 for Drumming for Peace. We'll be meeting 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Room 116 at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center in  Columbia MD.

 This is a Pagan Pride mid-week event, and an opportunity for Pagans and like-minded friends to come together to drum and sing for peace.  We will also be collecting boxed and canned goods for the Maryland Food Bank, so donations are gratefully accepted.

Bring your own drum or rattle, or borrow one of ours. Hope you can make it!

Directions to Owen Brown Interfaith Center

• Take I-95 to Route 32 West.
• Exit at Broken Land Parkway North (to the right).
• Proceed straight on Broken Land through the first signal at Snowden River Parkway.
• Make your next right at Cradlerock Way.
• Make a left just past the Sunoco gas station and prior to the McDonald's.
• The Owen Brown Interfaith Center will be on your left straight ahead of you.

Poster:	thornmag
Date:	2008-08-29 17:36
Subject:	A Few Questions About Pagan Periodicals
Security:	Public

Hi! I’ve got a few questions for you lovely people. My friends and I are currently in the process of creating a pagan magazine. We’ve found that the largest and most widely distributed pagan magazines are unfulfilling- being mostly anecdotal and catering to a less mature set.

The magazine we’re hoping to come out with, Thorn, will be an attempt to bring academia and investigative  journalism into the market- interviews with the heads of various sects, reprintings of source materials, reviews of music and games, articles on modern and ancient paths, fiction and art. We intend to have a website with content not published, archives, and discussion forums. We want to go the whole nine and make a truly excellent magazine.

I’d love to hear your own gripes and opinions about pagan periodicals or any suggestions you might have for such a magazine. If you have the time, I’d be ever so grateful if you’d pop in and take our marketing survey here. We have prizes!

Kate- Perpetual and Universal Intern

Poster:	faerylady1956
Date:	2008-08-24 12:53
Subject:	Spiritual Significance of Oak or Peace Lily?
Security:	Public
Mood:	curious
Music:	Renegade - Styx

I'm trying to find out the spiritual significance or correspondence of oak and/or the peace lily plant.

See, I have what I call a black thumb. Any plant I attempt to grow dies, except peace lilies. I seem to always have really good luck with them. My son asked me today if I knew anything about the significance of the plant and I realized I had no idea!

An added note... I have a deep reaction to oak, too. Don't grow it, but just love it and take comfort from it.

So, if anyone knows the answer to this, I would really appreciate a quick note. Thanx!

Poster:	irenejericho
Date:	2008-08-21 14:42
Subject:	All-Day Pagan Music Festival this Saturday!
Security:	Public
Mood:	busy

At Esoterica in Leesburg, VA (just 30 minutes from Frederick!).  Click the graphic to go to the website.