Posts by Orange County Local Council
Crafting Calendars – Witchwood Wild
High days and holy days are one of the most pleasurable aspects of religious and spiritual practices. Festivals can have a variety of purposes, from simple celebrations marking the change of the seasons, to days given over to devotional activities for a particular deity or spirit. As pagans, our religious calendars should reflect our personal […]…
Read MoreCrystal of the Week: Jade
Law of Abundance – New Moon Magick
There are many times when we need something to come into our lives. Seems like we all need a little bit more money these days, or confidence, or some form of help. One way you can build your abundance account is by writing yourself a check at each new moon. Your Law of Abundance check…
Read MoreThe Omen Days: The Twelve Days of Christmas
TUESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2013The Omen Days: The Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas Eve has come and now I can truly rest. Every year we try to have the Twelve Days of Christmas as a complete holiday, though a copy editor came near to spoiling that this afternoon by giving me work ‘to be handed in…
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The Geography of Connection — Discover
“There’s a lot happening in the world right now that would lead us to believe how disconnected we are from each other — but if this map says anything, I believe it’s that connection is real, alive, and important to us all.” Candace Rose Rardon illustrates a map of her readers’ travel stories. via The Geography…
Read MoreHow to Find and Support Trustworthy Journalism — Discover
Journalist and independent-press advocate Josh Stearns offers a wide range of resources for readers looking for trustworthy media outlets in our post-truth, fake-news era. via How to Find and Support Trustworthy Journalism — Discover Save
Read MoreBeautiful Day for a Norse Blot
The Orange County Local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess (OCLC CoG) held a Winter Ritual on Saturday, December 3rd. The weather was perfect, albeit a bit chilly by Southern California standards. This year guest presenters, Randy and Karen, provided the group with a modified Norse Blot. Part of the ritual was done…
Read MoreCovenant of the Goddess stands together with the Great Standing Rock Sioux Nation
Covenant of the Goddess, one of the oldest American Wiccan and Witchcraft organizations, has at its very roots, the spiritual assumption that all of nature is sacred, from humanity to the waters of life. While the members of CoG are diverse in practice, this fundamental spiritual ideal lives at the core of the organization’s heart.…
Read MoreOCLC CoG Winter Ritual Coming Up!
Orange County Local Council Covenant of the Goddess is gearing up for their winter ritual in the park. We hope you can join us on Saturday, December 3rd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a Norse Blot and Winter Blessing of the Folk. Immediately following the ritual we will have a potluck meal. Bring…
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