Pagan Pride Day 2009!

We attended Pagan Pride Day this past weekend, and we had so much fun! We sold our handcrafted items, and we made more money than we have in years past. This was the fifth year we've vended at this event, and it was the perfect day! Photos will come later. I took some video, and I'm going to try to post these as well! :)

Rayne (Re)Joins Outer Court

Let it be known, that Rayne, a 2* in our tradition has (re)joined our Outer Court. This happened weeks ago, but only had time to post about it now. :)

Night of a Thousand Goddesses 2009

We invited a few people to this open event. Among them, two sisters interested in joining our group we able to join us for this evenings event. Each sister put together a presentation on a goddess, and presented it to the rest of the group, in a sacred circle. This culminated in an awesome energy raising, and a wonderful, yummy potluck, as well as our traditional fire! Photos are in our photobucket.

Last Weekend

Aislin and Beth- Initiates!

Let it be known that tonight, Aislin and Beth were initiated into the Coven of the Twilight Moon! Blessed be, sisters!

Night of a Thousand Goddesses 2009

Save the Date!
Coven of the Twilight Moon presents- Night of a Thousand Goddesses
The Evening of August 22, 2009
Silver Lake, California

What happens when women come together to share knowledge and connect with the Goddess? Magick happens!

Night of a Thousand Goddesses is an event where each participant has the opportunity to educate and enlighten other sisters in the Pagan community. Each sister may bring and create an altar to a Goddess of their inclination, and share the story of their Goddess, as well as do an evocation, an offering, lead a meditation or chant, or any other Goddess focused activity. We usually cast a less formal circle than usual and create sacred space to begin the event, and then go around the circle, where we can explain our altar, tell our Goddess’ story, and lead our activity. Participants don’t HAVE to lead an activity, but it’s really great if most do.

This is the second time we’ve done this community-oriented event. After circle, we’ll have a potluck, and time to look at everyone’s altar. There will also be extra candles available, if one would like to light candles at any of the altars.

This event is women-only- no men.

This year we’ll be having it at Aislin and Beth’s home in Silver Lake. You can find a few photos from our previous event at - http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/twilightmoon/NOATG/

If you are interested, send an email to Ivy at barefoot witch@gmail.com (no spaces) :)

Lughnasadh 2009

This year, for Lughnasadh/ Lammas, we celebrated the first harvest by making corn dollies and geting rid of bad habits. Sadly, Aislin couldn't make it, and we missed her dearly. We also had a guest at this ritual, Rayne, who is a 2* in our tradition, and who used to be in our coven.

July Esbat

Esbat last night was nice. We connected with the element of water, and felt refreshed afterwards! :) The moon was high and bright and beautiful!

Midsummer Incense

Grind and mix the following together:

• Lavender (LOTS!)
• Rose Buds
• Marigold
• Mugwort
• Copol
• Elder
• Thyme

Photos from Litha!

Photos from our Midsummer celebration have now been posted! http://s368.photobucket.com/albums/oo126/twilightmooncoven/Litha%202009/
Click to see more!

Litha 2009

This Litha, we partnered with another circle for ritual, and it turned out fabulous. Our circle centered around self-love, and it was a great experience. After the circle, sangria was consumed, our potluck feast was eaten, and we had a little bit of drumming. Aislin taught us all a wonderful chant she learned on a Midsummers evening long ago. Pictures to come!

Elemental Chant

Chorus:
Behold, there is magic all around you
Behold, there is magic all around you
Behold, there is magic all around you
Awaken, rejoice and sing.

I am the air within you,
I am the breath of life within you,
I am the breeze blowing through you
I am all that I am

*chorus*

I am the fire within you,
I am the spark of life within you,
I am the flame burning through you,
I am all that I am.

*chorus*

I am the water within you,
I am the well of life within you,
I am the wave moving through you,
I am all that I am.

*chorus*

I am the earth within you,
I am the force of life within you,
I am the ground beneath you,
I am all that I am.

*chorus*

Tomorrow is Litha!

This weekend is Litha and we're so excited to host a sister circle for Midsummer! We'll post photos this weekend! Hope everyone has a great Solstice festival!

Samhain and Imbolc Photos!

These have been posted in our photo album... more Ostara and Beltane to come! I'll post a bit about Beltane once I get the photos... :)

Here are a couple from Imbolc:







And a few from last Samhain:

Coven Meeting 4/18/09

This recent weekend, we had our coven meeting and it was really nice. We did a few of the energy exercises described in my recent blog, as well as one that Aislin had tried before. In addition to being fun, it was really good to practice moving our energies around within our bodies, and from one person to another.

Energy Pushing Exercise
Aislin said that she thinks that this exercise might be in Penczak’s Inner Temple book.

One person is the ‘pusher,’ the other is the ‘receiver.’ Both parties stand facing one another and they might close their eyes to improve their concentration. The pusher begins to direct energy toward the other person with the intent to push the receiver, making her lean back. The other people act as observers, as both pusher and receiver will probably have their eyes shut.

This was a great exercise. We switched partners throughout the exercise, which was my original plan- but time really flew by quicker than expected- so we’ll have to do the other exercises next time.

We also discussed our plans for Beltane! :)

Ostara 2009

This years Ostara ritual was led by Bloodrose- who did a great job! Our theme was the growth that spring brings, and our preritual activity is obvious if you look at the above picture. Lots of fun!

Imbolc 2009

Well, Mother Nature changed our plans for Imbolc. Our original plan was to "create" a well, and tie clooties to the trees around it, as well as include a processional lit by many candles. But Mother Nature had other plans in store for us. Rain. And more rain. And still more rain. So, inside we went. Instead of our dressing of the well, we created Brighids crosses.

The rest of the ritual went as planned. We blessed and consecrated flower bulbs that we will soon plant at Ostara. We chose the Iris, because of its association with the Fleur de Lis, our coven symbol. We honored Brighid, and we enjoyed a kitty guest in our circle. Pictures will be posted this week!

Dedication (Aislin and Beth)

Let it be known that Aislin and Beth have dedicated themselves to the Coven of the Twilight Moon! Blessed be, new (official) outer court sisters!

Prayer Beads

Tonight, we had our February meetings. We went over our goals for this year, and how we will try to achieve them, as well as introduced our monthly theme aspect. Each initiate will take a turn researching and presenting about a goddess- her lore, activities, and more, and this will also tie into our esbat rite. We're really excited and looking forward to this. Tonights discussion was about personal practices, and devotions. Our craft this evening was the creation of prayer beads. We each created a set of prayer beads that were personal to us, and then, also created a small elemental mala for each sister. Pictures are uploaded here!

New Yule Pics Posted

New Yule Pictures have been posted!

http://s368.photobucket.com/albums/oo126/twilightmooncoven/Yule%202008/