Spirituality
2nd Annual Building Our Community Through Interfaith Harmony
Sunday, September 21, 2014 is the 2nd Annual Building Our Community Through Interfaith Harmony, an evening of compassionate prayers and songs. The focus of the evening’s discussion is “Justice, Peace & Faith” though interfaith reflections on humanity in an effort to bring these communities together. This event is a pre-Parliament event for the next Parliament…
Read MoreMabon and the Autumnial Equinox
According to the old Celtic Calendar, Mabon was the second harvest following Lughnasa. It is a harvest festival and a time to honor the trees. All around us we can see signs of autumn as the trees begin to change color, which is another way of reminding use of their importance and magickal significance. Some…
Read MoreCovenant of the Goddess Orange County Local Council at Pagan Pride – Los Angeles
The next event for Orange County Local Council of Covenant of the Goddess (OCLC-COG) will be Pagan Pride – Los Angeles. The event will be held once again in Long Beach, California on October 5th and will have workshops, vendors and entertainment. Pagan Pride Los Angeles, Inc. is an outgrowth of the International Pagan Pride…
Read MoreCardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
The ancient Egyptians used Cardamom as perfume.
Read MoreShooting Stars for September 6 – 12, 2014
Do you ever wonder when you look up and see a shooting star is there something more you can do? Seeing that brilliant light as it streaks across the sky inspires and mystifies curious minds. We know that they are meteors entering our atmosphere and leaving behind it a burning tail of cosmos. So, with…
Read MoreIn a first-ever joint presentation ceremony, Covenant of the Goddess and Circle Sanctuary honor Military Pagan men and women.
ATLANTA, GA – On Aug. 22, 2014, the Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) and Circle Sanctuary together presented medals and ribbons to a number of Pagan men and women, recognizing them for their military service. For years, both organizations have been presenting separate military service awards to Pagans. Last Friday’s ceremony marked the first time…
Read MoreCovenant of the Goddess establishes an Award of Honor for outstanding service to community
ATLANTA, GA – The Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) has established an Award of Honor for outstanding service to the greater Pagan and Heathen communities in areas such as religious rights, international peace, environmental protection, interfaith leadership and education, the creation of lasting institutions, and the promotion of social justice and civil rights. The CoG…
Read MoreThe Covenant of the Goddess establishes an educational Abuse Advisory Committee
ATLANTA, Georgia – On Aug. 23, the Covenant of the Goddess (CoG), a 39-year-old national organization representing Witches and Wiccans, established an Abuse Advisory Committee to “advise, educate, and support the Covenant on issues of physical and sexual violence.” The new committee will consist of members who have professional expertise and training in this field.…
Read MoreFiber Arts with Magic
Fiber arts have been a part of human society for eons and lore tells us that it has been used in the magical arts all along. There is a rich and deep history to the fiber arts, with as many uses and spiritual practices as there are facets to a diamond. Your mind and imagination…
Read MoreRed Clover (Trifolium pratense)
What a wonderful time of year to enjoy the fullness of growing and ripening in garden and field. We peel our clothing down to let our bodies breathe. We take in the full measure of sun and heat. If we are lucky, we have play time at the beach, lake, river, woods, mountains ~ and…
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