Month: October 2012

Paganistan Weekly; Oct 29-Nov 4

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There is some variation on when people celebrate the fall cross quarter. Some say that it begins on the night of October 31, some say that it is the full moon closest to the cross quarter, some say that is linked to events in nature such as the first frost. Some would calculate the exact moment between the equinox and solstice as November 6 at 6:10pm.

Saturday, November 3rd, WiCoM is having their annual Psychic Faire, from 10am to 6pm at the Waterbury Building. Learn more at http://wiccanchurchmn.org/events.html

Since October 31st, 2003, the Eye of Horus has been serving our community. Please stop by the little shop of Horus this Wednesday to wish it a happy birthday.

Tuesday November 6 is Election Day. Please vote. Many elections are very close in Minnesota, so every vote really does matter.

Follow the Moon: Astrology of intention and mindfulness

by Teri Parsley Starnes

Teri’s interest with astrology lies with helping people see how following a practice of intention and self-awareness leads to a fuller relationship with Mystery. Astrology is a wonderful tool for this. Her weekly column orients readers to the seasonal energy of
each month’s Sun sign in order to set magical/mindful intention for the lunar month beginning at the New Moon.

Each week Teri will write about the unfolding energies that support and challenge our intentions. The ebb and flow of the lunar cycle resides deep in our souls. Through following the phases of the Moon, we remember the natural cycles that guide us.

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Life Cycle Announcement: Tremaine completes gender reassignment

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Berger-Tremaine 2012Minneapolis resident and Pagan community member Katie Berger-Tremaine completed the process of gender reassignment by surgery on August 2, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kate Saturday gave the passage ritual acknowledgement two days before Tremain’s departure with ritual at Hidden Falls Park attended by a dozen friends and Berger-Tremaine’s partner, Betsy.

Says Tremaine of completing her transition, “I feel more in touch with myself and thank my Lords and Ladies for the opportunity to go through with this much earlier than I had allowed myself to hope, and thank you to the Paganistani community for being highly supportive.”

Build a Willow Lodge with your Son Day October 28

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For parents looking for a spiritual activity to engage boys next weekend, the Boys Mentorship Collaborative has a way to keep them busy. On Sunday, October 28 between 1 -4 pm parents and their sons are invited to work together to weave willow a lodge. Once built, the participants will join under the lodge to hear a Rite of Passage story, the passage of birth, as presented by midwife Kate Saumweber Hogan. The event is intended for boys ages 3 through 14; boys under age 10 must be accompanied by a parent. Cost is a sliding scale of $20-$40.

 

10/25/12 Revisions made 10:24 pm to reflect correct name and day for organization and event.