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Today is November, the 2nd of November, 2008. It’s the 307th day of the year.
The 1st quarter moon, currently in Sagittarius, will be void at 4:41 am, and enters Capricorn at 6:13 am.
Today, Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 am, at which time the clocks will roll back to 1:00 am.
On Tuesday, the moon will be void at 1:47 am, and enters Aquarius at 7:01 am. Tuesday is also Election day
in the
Tuesday also marks the anniversary of the signing and
sealing of the treaty with
On Friday, the moon is void at 4:33 am and enters Pisces at 5:43 am. Friday is also the chronological cross-quarter day of Samhain, though most people celebrate it on the 31st of October.
On Saturday, the 8th of November in 1960, Arnold Crowther and Patricia Dawson were handfasted by Gerald Gardner. On the following day, they were married in a civil ceremony which attracted a great deal of attention. Patricia Crowther is one of the last priestesses initiated by Gerald Gardner and is considered his spiritual heir. The Crowthers were the authors of many books on paganism.
Events
Ongoing, weekly:
Prayer Requests
Every Sunday
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Your own home
Notes: Please answer this request post stating your reason for healing energy
and/or prayers sent your way. Prayer requests can be asked for other than
healing and for other than yourself.
A white candle will be lit for you on Sunday unless you request another color
to be used. This is a group event so the more people involved the better. Feel
free to join sending out energy. Always keep in mind that requests are always
done for the highest good of all concerned. This may mean the outcome may be
different than we hope for. The spiritual healing work we do is designed to
work in harmony with other treatment modalities, not as a subsitute.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEPagansAndWitches
Repeating event:
2nd Saturday of each month
New Hampshire Seacoast Pagans have their monthly meeting at Karnan
House in
This is an informal gathering for Pagans. Most of us are from the Portsmouth
Seacoast area, but all are welcome. We provide free coffee and tea, and usually
somebody will bring some food. There’s no agenda – just hanging out, networking
and good conversation.
For more information about this event, visit:
http://nhspagans.numachi.com
NEPW Samhain
Celebration
Nov. 2nd. 2008 4-10 PM
at the
Performance by Wendy Rule
Event: Adults only
Dress: Costume or Magickal Attire
Itinerary:
4-6pm: greetings and dancing
6pm: Ritual - honoring those who
crossed the veil
We will also have an ancestor altar available for
you to place pictures and/or items on it in recognition
of those on the other side.
7pm: Potluck dinner - bring a dish to
share
in the spirit of the Sabbat/Season
Apple Crisp cook off - prize for
best!
8-9pm: Performance by Wendy Rule!!!
9-10pm: wrap up
Prize for best dressed female and male so dress to impress!!!!!
Prize for best apple crisp.
To purchase tickets contact Darla at
Majickeyes1126@yahoo.com
No refunds
If tickets happen to be available the
night of our celebration
then the price will be $40 per ticket at the door.
NEPW Staff:
Darla
Matooka
Luci
Steve
Wren
If you are interested in volunteering
let us know.
Event Location: UU Church in
Event TIME Details: 4-10pm
Directions: UU Church
Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEPagansAndWitches/
Website II: http://www.myspace.com/nepagansandwitches
On Nov. 7th.
2008
Gardenias Host's Witches'Ball at the VFW in
Event Details: This is their third
annual ball. Cash bar, DJ, food refreshments, raffles. Portion of the $20.00
cover charge go to the localfood bank. . Tickets are
available at Gardenias Book Store
or by phone at 603-432-3977
Their web site is: www.mygardenias.com
IF PAYING AT THE DOOR, PRE-RESERVATION IS REQUIRED through calling Gardenias
(no exceptions)
Samhain Circle led by "The Gwiddon
De Bedwin Stryd" of
Derry, NH and "The Inner City Pagan Circle" of Boston Ma.
At Midnight. Circle is to honor those in our lives
that have passed. Please feel free to bring a momentom
for the alter.
Carnations will be provided.
Please note that the VFW Post is private and smoking is allowed, so there will
be a smoking section located at the back door section of the hall.
Thsi is at
the VFW, located at
Event TIME : 7pm-midnight Samhain
Circle Midnight
Uncanoonuc
CUUPS will hold a Protection Ritual at Myths&Maidens
Uncanoonuc
CUUPS and Myths&Maidens invite you to attend this
Protection Ritual.
We all need protection in our lives.
Some of us need physical protection. Other people may need psychological
protection from the stresses of life, where others may need protection from
psychic attacks. Regardless of your need, this ritual is designed to help you
achieve a shield of protection that will help you regardless if it is for
physical, emotional, mental or spiritual protection.
The Full Moon will have just reached
its peak a day before, and now begins her waning trek
toward darkness. Imagine anything harmful leaving you…waning away just as the
Moon wanes. Join us as we tap into the remaining energies of the Full Moon that
resonate around us. Help us as we charge our crystals, stones or charms.
A special focus will be made for all
people who are currently in the Armed Forces and for people whose job may place
them in harm's way.
Bring a small stone or charm to be
charged. Malachite is highly recommended as is Black Tourmaline and Black
Obsidian, and Thor's Hammer. These items may be purchased at Myths&Maidens right before the ritual.
Event Location:
Event TIME Details: 7:00 pm
The Heart of Chanting with Robert Gass and friends
Also special guests from Inanna
&
Different Drummers Drum Circle
November 16, 2008, Sunday
8:00 pm
(wheel-chair accessible)
181 State Street
For Directions, please click here.
Come join in this ecstatic evening of
chanting from Hindu, Sufi, Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, and Goddess
traditions. You will experience why the ancient practice of chanting is
enjoying a modern revival, joining in
chant forms such as kirtan, zhikr,
sound meditation, and movement prayer. Warm and gifted teacher and master
at creating sacred space, Robert Gass will help weave
our voices and hearts into a beautiful communion of sound and
movement. Beginners and experienced chanters alike--you are all welcome.
Chanting is said to be "an easy path
to God." (It's also great fun!). Come prepared to sing your heart open,
dance your prayers, and let your spirit
soar!
Robert Gass,
EdD, brings background in psychology, social action,
the arts and spiritual practice.
A leading popularizer of chant, Robert is author of
the book Chanting: Discovering Spirit in Sound. His many
CDs with On Wings of Song include the best-selling Om Namaha
Shivaya, Alleluia, Ancient Mother, Medicine
Wheel, Enchanted, and the CHANT anthology.
Tickets:
Advance tickets available for $16 at Leapin Lizards
at two locations:
449 Forest Ave.
Advance tickets also available for
$16.00 at Magick Closet:
995 Forest Ave.,
$20 at the door
Under 12 Free
Cash or Check Only
For further information, contact
Karen Rollins at:
207-751-9127
Or Karinkni.@hotmail.com
UU Church of Manchester presents...
UUCM
18th annual event
Event Details: That's right - For 18
YEARS! The Holiday Faire at UUCM has truly become a tradition that our members
and friends
look forward to every year. Even the local community takes time to stop by for
some of the items that have become
a tradition - such as the cookie walk, white elephant, Raffle Baskets and Quilt
and the diversity of our Vendors from pagan crafts to jewelry.
We occasionally stir things up and
introduce something new from time to time. New members join our church and
with them come new ideas. If you see something missing don't
hesitate to make a suggestion. One never knows what you will find at UUCM
Holiday Faire. New in 2007 we added FREE live music. While you shop you enjoy
the talents of Concert Pianist Gary Finger, the amazing talents of Professional
Flautist and teacher Beth Ditkoff and her many
students. We even had Myschyffe Managed. This singing
troop has been making an name for itself for the
passed three years on the Renaissance Fair circuit all over New England in
New for 2008 –
Fiber Nuts. If you have a passion for any of the fiber arts from
quilting to knitting you will want to stop and see this booth. You are certain
to find a great bargain.
To see all the things we have to
offer please visit our website.
Event Location:
Event TIME Details: 9am - 2pm
Directions: Four blocks east of
Phone: (603) 622-3808
Website: http://uucmholidayfaire.com
Mailing Address:
Sunday, December 21, we'll celebrate
Yule, or the Winter Solstice. In honor of that day, we'll celebrate the
solstice, here at PaganFM! You're invited to attend a
solstice ritual right here at the station. We'll have the ritual, then cakes
and ale (non-alcoholic), fellowship, and then start the radio program as usual,
at midnight. Consider joining us, and send us an email at dee@paganfm.com so that we can know how many
people to expect and plan accordingly.
If you have any events that you want listed, please email them to Dee@paganfm.com
© 2008, Deirdre A Hebert