Witchcraft
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 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 MoreThe Covenant of the Goddess adopts formal position on environmental issues
We support local, regional, national, and global efforts to conserve natural resources, to seek clean, sustainable sources of energy, and to re-balance our world.
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 MoreAugust brings the sun’s rays and Lammas
As the summer sun climbs higher in the sky, and the earth is warmed by its strong rays, we seek the cool indoors or under a shade tree. Gardens are bursting with healthy vegetables and fruits such as vine ripened tomatoes, and the first of the wheat and corn are being harvested. The fragrance of…
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…
Read MoreElder/Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
Special note: The following is for educational purposes only. The information is not meant to replace the consultation of a licensed health-care professional. This author and OCLC-CoG are not held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained within this blog. Whether we live in a city or out in the countryside, the…
Read MoreHerbs, A History
Herbs and herbal medicine can date its history back before the 12th Century A.D., China. While herbs had been used for medicinal purposes, there was also magical intent. Only by about the 12th century A.D. were the deeper principles of Chinese medicine fully applied to herbal treatment, forming a method that can be called TCHM.…
Read MoreLong Beach Women’s Spirit Fair
June brings with it the Summer Solstice, flowers in bloom, crops growing and for the Orange County Local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess (OCLC-CoG) lots of community activities. One of the first activities OCLC-CoG will attend this year is the Long Beach Women’s Spirit Faire! All are welcome to attend this fair that…
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