Welcome to the PaganFM! almanac for the week of March 1, 2009. It’s the 60th day of the year.
Please note that times given are in Eastern Standard Time.
The moon is at first quarter today at 2:46 am.
Today is the anniversary of the beginning of the witch trials in 1692. It was on this day that Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne and Tituba were brought to the magistrates for questioning. They were interrogated for a number of days, prior to being sent to jail.
Today is the anniversary of the founding of the Golden Dawn by S. L. MacGregor Mathers on this date in 1888
On March 2 at 5:42 pm, the
moon squares
On March 4 at 9:10 pm, the
Moon trines
On March 5, at 6:07 am, the Moon enters
Cancer
On March 6, at 7:29 pm the Moon Trines Uranus and is void of course
On March 7, at 8:24 am, the Moon enters Leo
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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
First Tuesday Drum &
Meets the First Tuesday of each month
in the
TIME CHANGE:
7:30-9 PM
183
603-659-7211
This comes to us from K' Wiley, SJ Tucker's assistant.
We would like to officially announce an amazing new project that SJ
Tucker is undertaking.
We are launching a nationwide adventure, woven throughout dozens of
cities and countless points on the internet, culminating in a train
ride that will not be forgotten. You could -be- on that train with SJ
Tucker, Catherynne M. Valente,
and a few other special guests, as they
ride The City of New Orleans.
Find out more about the train, below...
This "Off the Map" adventure is based on Catherynne
M. Valente's
upcoming urban fantasy novel: Palimpsest. You may recall SJ's
work
based on Ms. Valente's previous books (The Orphan's
Tales), and she's
doing it again, but in an entirely different fashion.
Participants in the adventure will be party to a number of unique and
exclusive 'finds' throughout the next couple months. Expect to
discover new original music by SJ Tucker, special recordings of
readings from the book, and beautiful artwork from a variety of
fabulous artists. Keep your eyes peeled on the various websites,
blogs, forums, podcasts, and social interaction sites where you have
heard or seen SJ Tucker or her music in the past. Clues for the
adventure could appear anywhere - even in your own city... even in
this e-mail.
The game will begin with the new year and is
expected to extend into
mid-summer 2009. The highlight of this adventure, however, takes
place on the weekend of March 19th to March 23rd, 2009.
We're telling you about this NOW, because it's a huge event and you'll
have to act soon to get involved and because there are advantages to
getting a head start over everyone else in the country.
SJ Tucker and Catherynne M. Valente
invite you to join them as they
Ride the City of
Expect a beautiful train ride from
Orleans
Catherynne M. Valente, a
full Saturday to explore the city, and an
exclusive, super-special musical performance on Saturday night.
This trip package includes round trip tickets on AMTRAK's
City of
Orleans
pass to the weekend's entertainment.
Your VIP pass will also apply at a special event in
Wednesday the 18th, if you happen to be in town. It may -also- be
applicable at other special events that we have in the works.
More details will be revealed according to the needs of our upcoming
adventure.
Ticket pre-sales have now begun. Space is very limited, so let us
know if you're interested in attending and we'll try to reserve a
ticket for you.
Sign up for the trip at: http://www.skinnywhitechick.com/neworleans.php
Contact K' Wiley for more details: kwiley@skinnywhitechick.com
Palimpsest relevant links:
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780553385762.html
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553385763
Catherynne M. Valente
relevant link:
http://www.catherynnemvalente.com/
SJ Tucker relevant link:
http://www.sjtucker.com/
Lion’s Tooth Herbals Classes
Introduction to Ayurveda: "The Science of
Life"
Thursday March 12 th 6-8pm @
The Eighth Chakra,
Thursday March 19th 6-8pm @ Blue Moon Imports,
Class fee: $25
Come learn about this amazing 5000 year old system of health and healing.
Having started in
What the class will entail:
*a brief history of ayurveda
*find out your body type
*learn about the elements & the cycles of life according to this tradition
*diet, herbs & lifestyle according to the tradition
*learn simple ways of including ayurveda in your
everyday life
Natural Body & Skincare Health
Sunday March 22nd 1-3pm@ The Eighth Chakra Dover, NH
Thursday March 26th 6-8pm @ Blue Moon Imports Dover, NH
Class fee: $25, materials $10
Did you know that whatever you put in your skin, you may as well be putting
it in your mouth?
Come learn about why skin is so important, how to take care of it and products
that will pamper it!
What the class entails:
*skin health, what the skin can tell you
*products on the market, how to read labels, pro's and con's
*paraben/preservative safety/vitD
& sunblock "controversy"
*herbs, supplement & diet for skin health
*learn how to make your own products, see & participate in demonstrations,
and bring some products home with you!
*bring your own questions and concerns to discuss.
**Call or email to sign up today! Space is limited.
eighthchakraonline.com 603-742-1133
bluemoondover.com 603-749-5430
*please feel free to pass this email along to anyone who may be interested!
*If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, just respond with
"remove". Thank you!
Amanda Komisarek
Lion's Tooth Herbals
603-969-4603
lionstoothherbals.com
Myths&Maidens and Uncanoonuc
CUUPS will host
As Within, So Without: Transformation Ritual
on Mar. 7th. 2009
At Myths & Maidens,
The Event Details: ~
This ritual asks you to take upon the Charge of the
Star Goddess:
"...And you who seek to know me,
Know that the seeking and yearning will avail you not,
Unless you know the Mystery:
For it that which you seek, you find not within yourself,
You will never find it without.
For behold,
I have been with you from the beginning,
And I am that which is attained at the end of desire."
"As Within, So Without" This is one of the Laws of Magick. According to this Law, who you are within is
reflected upon your external life. If you have stability, love and security
within you, then your life will mirror that around you. If your internal world
is filled with old tapes of judgements and impatience,
then the world around you will reflect that back . So
how do we break the chains that we ourselves have created? The first step is to
know who you are.
In the various disciplines of spirituality throughout the world, they all
recommend the same first basic step: Know Thyself. This was written in ancient
times on the
Do you know who you are? Do you know where you are going? Is your life how
you want it to be? This ritual will help guide you to make positive changes in
your life. Let us begin to unlock the door within, and take upon ourselves the
task of transforming - so that we may one day reach our full potential.
As Within, So Without: Transformation.
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Uncanoonuc CUUPS celebrates the eight Sabats of the Wheel of the Year. We are an eclectic,
Neo-Pagan group with Sabat rituals open to the
public. Since we are eclectic, all of our rituals are unique with a different
focus as we explore the variety that exists. People of all traditions and
experience levels are welcome to join us.
Uncanoonuc CUUPS also performs serious energy work
at the Esbats - many are open to the public, and a
few are closed. Join us!
You can find Myths and Maidens at http://mythsandmaidens.com
They can be reached at 603-867-8465
Avi Magidoff, from the
Acupuncture Medical Group will offer the Buddhist class:
Love, Joy, Compassion and Equanimity
on
Monday, March 9, 7pm to 9pm
At
For more information, contact the Acupuncture Medical Group, here in
March 22 OPEN CIRCLE: Time and Place TBA - Ostara
Celebrate the arrival of Spring, when light and
darkness are in
balance but the light is growing stronger. The forces of masculine
energy and feminine energy are also in balance and this day paves the
way for the coming lushness of summer. Ostara is a
time when all
elements within and without us are brought into harmony. A time of new
life and rebirth, as well as the end of Winter!
Please note: Weather permitting our Ostara
celebration is usually a
Please check www.MoonPool.org for more details.
Where: UU Church of
15 Kenoza Avenue
978-372-5173
Sunday, March 29, 2:00 - 6:00 pm.
The Center Path Practical Magick series kicks off
with its first class, Symbolism for talismanic magick.
In this class, you'll learn how to create and use symbols in order to create
your own talismans for talismanic magick. This will
be an informative class in its own right, but may also be used as preparation
for the April class in which we'll create our own talismans.
The class will take place at the
preregistration is required.
Please visit www.thecenterpath.org
for more information.
The annual meeting of the Order of the Pentacle will be held at the Pagan
Spirit Gathering, June 14-21, 2009 at
center of the
Registration is now open for Pagan Spirit Gathering, which will be held June
14 - 21, 2009 in south central
This year, the Pagan Spirit Gathering, also known as PSG, has a new home at
central
acres of national forest. A crystal clear spring fed stream runs through the
camp for wading, swimming and tubing. The site also has hiking trails,
shaded camping areas, food vendors and a spectacular concert venue.
PSG is one of
workshops, rituals, concerts, a Pagan Leadership Institute, magical market,
kid's activities, firespinning, drumming, bonfire
dancing, networking, book
signings with Pagan authors, and much more.
This year's PSG will include a meet & greet for Order of the Pentacle
members and other Pagan veteran/military activities, including our annual
Warrior Blessing Ritual.
Visit the Circle Sanctuary website www.circlesanctuary.org/psg
and register
online early for a substantial fee reduction. Merchant sites, including some
with electricity, are also available. Early registration ends March 28,
2009. Deadline for Program proposals is May 1. Final Registration is June 4.
For complete PSG information: www.circlesanctuary.org/psg
email: psg@circlesanctuary.org or call: 608-924-2216.
Avi Magidoff, from the
Acupuncture Medical Group will be offering a Buddhist class on
Total Relaxation and Touching the Earth
Saturday, April 4, 10am to 1pm
and
Understanding Karma
Wednesday, April 29, 7pm to 9pm
At the Karnan House of
For more information, contact Avi at 603-531-3130
or at www.acupuncturemedical.org
The
April 9 - April 12 in
The Spring Mysteries Festival is a recreation of the Eleusinian Mysteries, the ancient initiatory rites of classical Greek
Paganism which were conducted in secrecy for over two thousand years before the
common era. The ATC brings you this continuing initiatory cycle, now in its
24th year of continuous presentation, including the Rites of Passage for
youngsters coming into their adulthood in our community; the Purification
Parade to the Sea , with the priestesses making
cleansing offerings to the sea on behalf of the Mystai
(The Greeks’ name for the participants) , all who will undergo the Lesser
Mysteries.
Location:
Site opens at 3 PM
Website: http://www.aquariantabernaclechurch.org
Mailing Address:
The
This is an ocen-front retreat on May 2nd, and 3rd,
at The Lord's Guest House in
Women, stand up and take your power. Give back to yourself the nurturing,
unconditional love and compassion you are bringing to your loved ones, family,
friends, work and the universe.
The time is now, and that time is for you.
Space is limited.
For more information, call Ann Sousa at 978-479-1335, or email annsousa@yahoo.com
Avi Magidoff, from the
Acupuncture Medical Clinic, here in
Deep Listening as Deep Healing
Wednesday, May 6, 7pm to 9pm
At the Karnan House of
For more information, contact Avi at 603-531-3130
or at www.acupuncturemedical.org
GypsyRoses.Org presents...
the 5th Annual NH Renaissance Faire
May. 16th. 2009 - May.
17th. 2009
Fairies, Rennies and Bards will be coming, again, to
The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire is a not-for-profit event with partial
proceeds going to local charities. Please visit the web site for more details!
for more information, call: (603) 755-9587
or visit: http://www.NHRenFaire.com
or: http://www.GypsyRoses.Org
National Pagan Leadership Skills Conference
Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Pagan Community has grown in numbers in recent years, but more
importantly, we've grown up. As we've grown, our needs have changed; The Pagan
Community needs leadership, organization, and action.There
are specific and straight-forward skills that are needed to get past the
excuses and get the work done.
The Pagan Leadership Skills Conference is a collaborative effort by four
Pagan Community Organizations designed to address the growing need for
practical skills in the Pagan Community. Since 2004, we have been hosting an
annual conference in
A Women's six-month Shamanic Apprenticeship will be taking place from April
to September, 2009.
This event is hosted by
It includes a number of weekend overnight sessions and covers such topics
as:
West African Shamanic cosmology,
Journeying with spirit teachers,
Talismanic Magic,
Self empowerment from the womb of the Earth Mother
and much more.
20% of the cost of the apprenticeship cost is donated to "Adopt An
Elder" program in West Africa, in partnership with Malidoma
Some, a West African Shaman.
For more information, contact Ann Sousa at 978-479-1335, or email
annsousa@yahoo.com
© 2009, Deirdre A. Hebert