The Omen Days: The Twelve Days of Christmas

By Orange County Local Council | December 26, 2016 |

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

By Orange County Local Council | December 7, 2016 |

“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…

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The First Known Depiction of a Witch on a Broomstick

By Orange County Local Council | October 26, 2016 |

The First Known Depiction of a Witch on a Broomstick In the 15th century, the image of the witch flying on a broomstick first appeared, its meaning, laden with sexual and spiritual depravity. Allison Meier2 days ago As Halloween approaches, it offers a chance to delve into the occult, phantasmagoric, otherworldly, and haunted aspects of…

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Pagan Pride LA/OC is just around the corner

By Orange County Local Council | September 27, 2016 |

Pagan Pride Day for Los Angeles and Orange County is Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 from 10:00 – 5:30 at Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach (Parking is $10, which is a city fee. Public transportation, or carpooling, is encouraged) Rituals – Workshops – Authors – Entertainment – Vendors – Children’s Activities Workshop Tent 1 11:00  Mary…

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Coming Together at MerryMeet 2016

By Orange County Local Council | August 13, 2016 |

There’s a gathering of witches taking place this weekend. MerryMeet is the annual gathering for Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) and includes two days of workshops, rituals, lectures, local vendors and entertainment. Concurrently, during MerryMeet, the Covenant conducts its annual business meeting known as Grand Council (GC). GC is the forum for its members (covens…

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Doreen Valiente – Witch, Spy and Friend to Royalty

By Orange County Local Council | May 5, 2016 |

[The Wild Hunt welcomes journalist Claire Dixon to our weekly news team. She is our U.K. correspondent and will be covering news and events specifically in that region, as well around the world. To learn more about Dixon’s background and her experience, check out her bio page.] BRIGHTON, England — The doors opened on an exhibition…

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A good time to think about your goals

By Orange County Local Council | April 12, 2016 |

April’s moon is a good time to begin thinking about your goals for the coming season. Do you have a special project that needs a little push? Are there new habits you want to begin like walking daily, playing with your kids more, adding new family activities, obtaining a new job? This is a good…

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