We all read some myths in school--usually Greek stories, about Theseus and the Minotaur or other heroes and gods from long ago. Fun, but what do these ancient tales have to do with modern people living today? What could they possibly mean to me or you? Everything, as it turns out. The old stories have […]
Long ago our ancestors lived in trees or caves, and had no doors. Now they’re everywhere, and surrounded by legends, magick, custom and tradition. They can lock things out, let people in, or offer tantalizing glimpses of unfamiliar cultures and worlds. Let’s look at a selection of doors around the world and glean their messages; […]
What do we do when our religious practices start to feel… meh? How can we keep our feet on our path for the long term, through authentic personal practice and deepening connection with deity? How do we keep our practice vital and relevant for years and decades? And how do we help those newer to […]
Drums beating in the night, calling and responding with exotic and intricate rhythmic phrases...a rowdy group of combat veterans at the table in the corner of the club, drinking and laughing, helping each other remember the worst moments of their lives...robed and hooded figures circling around the fire, chanting and dancing, invoking unfathomable cosmic energies...a […]
A six-week course: Tuesdays, July 29; August 5, 12, 19, and 26: and Sept. 2 - from 7-9 pm Mountain Time This online series of six 2-hour ONLINE classes (Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain Time, beginning July 29) provides foundational training for current and future Pagan leaders and clergy, and a valuable review […]
Do you have a daily practice—or several—that keep you healthy, happy, and balanced? Does it include meditation, divination, music, running, or time with the family dog? What about pranayama, the Middle Pillar, or a visit to an astral temple? What about a conversation with a deity or tree spirit? Daily spiritual practices are as diverse […]
Large Group Ritual: designing great ones and getting the most out of them as a participant. Azrael, Bridget and Faellina have designed dozens of large group rituals during their combined 100+ years as priestesses, and most of them came off really well. Some were fantastic!! And a few flopped. It happens to the best of […]
Join Larissa Gibbs as she leads a discussion as to what it means to be Pagan. We each have our own individual gifts to bring to our spiritual path, but how can we express that to others? What rules do we live by? How do we answer the big questions of life and death, and […]
In this session, we will explore the powerful and complex figure of Queen Medb of Cruachan, a central character in Irish mythology and a potent symbol within modern pagan practice. We'll delve into the Ulster Cycle, particularly the Táin Bó Cúailnge, to examine Medb's role as a warrior queen, her sovereignty over land and people, […]
The archaeologist Marija Gimbutas was one of very few to synthesize and attempt to draw conclusions about ancient European Goddess figurines and the possibility of a Goddess culture. Join Larissa Gibbs for an introduction to Dr. Gimbutas' explanations of these fascinating artifacts. We will discuss the material culture and the implications, if any, for modern […]