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Merry Meet 2015
There may be interesting work coming out of Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) during their annual conference, MerryMeet 2015. MerryMeet 2015 will be held in Ontario, California from August 13-16, 2015! The National Covenant of the Goddess annual event features advanced workshops, magickal vendors, Murder Mystery, rituals – and did I mention networking. Meet Pagan…
Read MoreAnnual Summer Solstice Fair in Long Beach
It’s right around the corner…the annual Summer Solstice Fair in Long Beach, CA! The Orange County Local Council of Covenant of the Goddess will have a front row seat to enjoy this fantastic event which is hosted by the Long Beach WomenSpirit and Temple of Isis Los Angeles. There will be food and drink along…
Read MoreA Celebration of Earth this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and millions around the world will gather with family to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for over 100 years. The idea sprang from political activism and regard for service to country. In the 1850s a women’s organizer, Ann Reeves Jarvis, held…
Read More‘10,000 Pagans Raise Their Voices For Environmental Action’: Help make this a reality – PaganSquare – PaganSquare – Join the conversation!
‘10,000 Pagans Raise Their Voices For Environmental Action’: Help make this a reality – PaganSquare – PaganSquare – Join the conversation!.
Read MoreLunar eclipse a time for reflection
On April 4, 2015 there will be a total lunar eclipse which will be visible in Southern California. Also referred to as Blood Moon. According to The Witchipedia, A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes completely into the Earth’s shadow (umbra) and is thus should be completely darkened, but due to the way…
Read MoreOstara, Spring Equinox
This year, Spring Equinox, or Ostara, will be March 20th. What are your plans to celebrate this year?
Read MoreUpdate: CoG’s Response to #BlackLivesMatter
Members of Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) were invited to form a committee to draft a new statement regarding the #blacklivesmatter issue. The committee was formed after comments that some members felt the Board’s original statement did not go far enough in addressing the issue. A small group of concerned members crafted the statement below,…
Read MoreOCLC-CoG attending Long Beach Women’s Spirit Fair at Winter Solstice
The Long Beach Women’s Spirit Fair will once again take place December 6, 2014. The Orange County Local Council of Covenant of the Goddess (OCLC-CoG) will attend and provide information about CoG. This winter in addition to providing information on the benefits of CoG, and how to become a member, the OCLC will have handmade…
Read MoreRevival of Interest in Essential Oils like Frankincense (Boswellia)
by OCLC’s Herbal and Essential Oil blogger, Gwenn Essential Oils (EOs) have become an increasingly popular topic in the world of holistic healing. Although their use dates back to antiquity, there is currently a significant revival of interest and research into the global varieties of essential oils (EOs). Historically, ancient Egypt is credited with being the…
Read MoreRemembering ancestors through traditional foods
There are many traditions for Samhain such as ancestor alters, costumes, and especially food and drink. One way we remember our ancestors is through the making of our favorite foods for Samhain. The ingredients may have meaning, as well as the process used to combine and bake/cook these tasty treats. Here are a couple of…
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