Last updated 7/1/2008
July 2008
1st (Tuesday) at 9:00 AM: Kanzo 2008 - Initiation into Vodou — sosyete du Marche, Inc.: Kanzo is the life changing birth into vodou that all servitors make at some time. For the first time, Sosyete du Marche is offering this rare event to the qualified candidate. For additional information, please contact Mambo Vye Zo. Kanzo will be held on the land of the Sosyete in Pennsylvania. Love, Honor and Respect are the words we live by. (Information http://www.sosyetedumarche.com/What_s_New/Sevis_Tet/sevis_tet.html) — Charge: $1600. Reservations REQUIRED
2nd (Wednesday) at 10:19 PM — New Moon
3rd (Thursday) at 6:30 PM: Monthly Meet & Greet — Order of the Evening Star: Join members of the Order of the Evening Star and the Clarian Temple of the Religio Terranova for our monthly meet & greet. This is a great time for folks interested in the Greco-Roman Gods to get acquainted with members and leaders of a living Italian Pagan Tradition (Stregheria), to ask questions, and find out what we're all about. The evening will begin as a free-form social and end with a topical discussion. The Panera Bread Meeting Room, Airport Square Shopping Center, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 18966. See a map at the information link. (Information http://tinyurl.com/38ouf2)
5th (Saturday) at 7:00 PM: West Chester Drumming Circle — West Chester Wellness Center: Rhythms for the Soul - Come explore the rhythms within yourself! Share pagan earth ceremonials, shamanic journeys, healing circles, and learn rhythms, chants & songs from world indigenous cultures. Learn, share, and journey with traditional spirit drums and rattles from North and South America, Africa & the Middle East. Contribution requested, but pay what you can. See Earth Vision Weavers. (Information Bshiningwoman@hotmail.com)
— Charge: $5 to $10.
6th (Sunday) at 2:30 PM: Pagan Meet N Greet — Red Crescent Path Coven: Come meet area Pagans for informal discussion and networking opportunities. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove (Easton & Moreland Roads) in the meeting room located in the back of the store. Please email us or join our forum for more information. Email at rcpcoven@yahoo.com - visit our website to join our forum. (Information http://www.geocities.com/rcpcoven)
6th (Sunday) at 5:00 PM: Tarot & Magickal MeetUps — Tarot & Magickal MeetUps: The Tarot & Magickal groups meet the first Sunday of every month at Rittenhouse Square at 5:00 PM. We meet there and then go to a place indoors for the meeting. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
10th (Thursday) at 0:35 AM — First Quarter
11th (Friday) at 7:45 PM: Shamanic Journeying Circle — Fjordstone: We meet one evening a month, on the second Friday, at Main Line Pilates & Yoga, in Paoli, PA, USA (directions can be found at our website). Beginners should arrive promptly at 7:20 for a short lesson in basic journeying skills. For those who don't need the lesson, please arrive by 7:45, which is when we start drumming. Join us, and bring a friend, a drum or rattle, a bandana, your spirit guides, and your questions. Also remember to bring a mat, a blanket, or something else to lie down on. There are some drums available for sharing if you don't have one. We're being charged rent to use the space, so we ask for donations in order to cover the cost of the rental, but you are welcome to attend even if you cannot donate. No reservation or advanced registration required. (Information http://www.fjordstone.com/circle)
— Charge: donation.
12th (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free.
12th (Saturday) at 11:00 AM: Central NJ Pagan Pride 2008 Event Fundraiser — Mike Welch/Hosted by Jeny's Java Joint: It's time to support Your regional Pagan Pride event! Jeny's Java Joint graciously hosts Michael Welch in this series of fundraisers for the 2008 Central NJ Pagan Pride event -- all donation amounts accepted & appreciated. A minimum of $5 (or more) donation will receive a 15 min. Tarot/Astrology "consult"--as time allows--11am thru 3pm on 2nd Saturdays of June, July, August, 2008. ***Note: For those donations that receive a "consult," consultant will retain only $2.50 per donation for personal expenses; but you can opt to donate without a "consult" and the Total Amount goes to CNJ PPD.*** (Information http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_ev.html?a=usnj&id=58150) — Charge: $Donation.
16th (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM: Open adult Full Moon — Hands of Change coven: This is an open, adult-only, indoors Full Moon observance, eclectic Wiccan/Pagan style. Beginners are welcome, but this is for all levels. After the ritual, please share in a potluck munchies social hour. Location is in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Society of New Brunswick, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. (Information http://www.handsofchange.org/fullmoon.htm) — Charge: $5 donation.
18th (Friday) at 3:59 AM — Full Moon
18th (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Woman's Mysteries — Woman's Mysteries group: Woman's Mysteries is for women, about women and by women. Come out and find your inner-mysteries as we delve into ourselves and become comfortable with ourselves. Reservations required, held in a private home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, email to find out the month's topic, and to make reservations. (Information dlihce@yahoo.com)
Reservations REQUIRED
20th (Sunday) at 11:00 AM: Annual OAW Meet and Greet Picnic — Oak and Willow Coven: Picnic food, fun and socializing in beautiful Ridley Creek State Park. (Information oawhighpriestess@yahoo.com) — Charge: donation. Reservations REQUIRED
20th (Sunday) at 2:00 PM: Reiki Share — Riverside Chiropractic & Vitality Center: This is a great opportunity to meet and share your experiences with other Reiki practitioners in the area, and use your Reiki! There is no charge for this sharing of energy. Please feel free to invite any other Reiki Practitioners you know that are attuned to Level I or higher. If you have any questions, or can confirm your attendance before hand please call our office at (215) 736-3803 or e-mail naturopathicdoctor@msn.com. (Information http://www.rainbowsofhealing.com/)
21st (Monday) at 6:00 PM: Goddess MeetUp meeting — Phila Goddess MeetUp: The Goddess group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the El Azeteca Restaurant, on the 700 block of Chestnut St in Phila. at 6:00 PM. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
25th (Friday) at 2:42 PM — Last Quarter
27th (Sunday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free.
27th (Sunday) at 4:00 PM: Monthly meeting — Philadelphia Witches Meetup: The Philadelphia Witches Meetup group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Essene Restaurant, 719 S 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147. There is no cover charge. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
August 2008
1st (Friday) at 6:13 AM — New Moon
1st (Friday) at 7:30 PM: Lughnasa — Inner Path: Lughnasa celebration presented by the Inner Path community, the outer court circle of the Sacred Crossroads Coven family. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 West Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063. For directions, see the website. Celebrate with us the time of the first harvest, the harvest of the grain. We will honor the Grain God, John Barleycorn, for his willing sacrifice, and make our own sacrifices to honor the abundance we have received. Ritual attire is suggested, but not required. The Inner Path community supports Philabundance. Donations of non-perishable food items (please avoid glass containers) will be accepted at sabbat celebrations and delivered to the organization. If you would like more information, please visit their website. (Information http://www.sacredcrossroads.com) — Charge: $5.00.
2nd (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Hands of Change Annual Pagan Picnic — Hands of Change Coven: Come celebrate community and network with your fellow pagans at the 11th annual HOC pagan picnic at Johnson Park in Piscataway, NJ! We'll have more information in the coming weeks, so please check back here and the Hands of Change website for details often. (Information http://www.handsofchange.org/) — Charge: Donations welcome.
2nd (Saturday) at 12:00 PM: Celebration of Lammas and Full Moon — Oak and Willow Coven: Come celebrate the first harvest in the Wiccan ritual tradition. (Information oawhighpriestess@yahoo.com) — Charge: donation. Reservations REQUIRED
2nd (Saturday) at 7:00 PM: West Chester Drumming Circle — West Chester Wellness Center: Rhythms for the Soul - Come explore the rhythms within yourself! Share pagan earth ceremonials, shamanic journeys, healing circles, and learn rhythms, chants & songs from world indigenous cultures. Learn, share, and journey with traditional spirit drums and rattles from North and South America, Africa & the Middle East. Contribution requested, but pay what you can. See Earth Vision Weavers. (Information Bshiningwoman@hotmail.com)
— Charge: $5 to $10.
3rd (Sunday) at 2:30 PM: Pagan Meet N Greet — Red Crescent Path Coven: Come meet area Pagans for informal discussion and networking opportunities. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove (Easton & Moreland Roads) in the meeting room located in the back of the store. Please email us or join our forum for more information. Email at rcpcoven@yahoo.com - visit our website to join our forum. (Information http://www.geocities.com/rcpcoven)
3rd (Sunday) at 5:00 PM: Tarot & Magickal MeetUps — Tarot & Magickal MeetUps: The Tarot & Magickal groups meet the first Sunday of every month at Rittenhouse Square at 5:00 PM. We meet there and then go to a place indoors for the meeting. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
7th (Thursday) at 6:30 PM: Monthly Meet & Greet — Order of the Evening Star: Join members of the Order of the Evening Star and the Clarian Temple of the Religio Terranova for our monthly meet & greet. This is a great time for folks interested in the Greco-Roman Gods to get acquainted with members and leaders of a living Italian Pagan Tradition (Stregheria), to ask questions, and find out what we're all about. The evening will begin as a free-form social and end with a topical discussion. The Panera Bread Meeting Room, Airport Square Shopping Center, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 18966. See a map at the information link. (Information http://tinyurl.com/38ouf2)
8th (Friday) at 4:20 PM — First Quarter
8th (Friday) at 7:45 PM: Shamanic Journeying Circle — Fjordstone: We meet one evening a month, on the second Friday, at Main Line Pilates & Yoga, in Paoli, PA, USA (directions can be found at our website). Beginners should arrive promptly at 7:20 for a short lesson in basic journeying skills. For those who don't need the lesson, please arrive by 7:45, which is when we start drumming. Join us, and bring a friend, a drum or rattle, a bandana, your spirit guides, and your questions. Also remember to bring a mat, a blanket, or something else to lie down on. There are some drums available for sharing if you don't have one. We're being charged rent to use the space, so we ask for donations in order to cover the cost of the rental, but you are welcome to attend even if you cannot donate. No reservation or advanced registration required. (Information http://www.fjordstone.com/circle)
— Charge: donation.
9th (Saturday) at 11:00 AM: Central NJ Pagan Pride 2008 Event Fundraiser — Mike Welch/Hosted by Jeny's Java Joint: It's time to support Your regional Pagan Pride event! Jeny's Java Joint graciously hosts Michael Welch in this series of fundraisers for the 2008 Central NJ Pagan Pride event -- all donation amounts accepted & appreciated. A minimum of $5 (or more) donation will receive a 15 min. Tarot/Astrology "consult"--as time allows--11am thru 3pm on 2nd Saturdays of June, July, August, 2008. ***Note: For those donations that receive a "consult," consultant will retain only $2.50 per donation for personal expenses; but you can opt to donate without a "consult" and the Total Amount goes to CNJ PPD.*** (Information http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_ev.html?a=usnj&id=58151) — Charge: $Donation.
15th (Friday) at 12:00 PM: First Person Storytelling Competition — First Person Arts: First Person Impressions A National competitions for Memoir and Documentary Writers, Filmmakers and Photographers. Each day countless stories unfold. Take a real life experience of your own and tell it in a way that only you can. Craft your story with words, photos or video. Make the ordinary magical, or the exotic familiar. Shock us, amaze us or make us pause to reflect. The only rule is that its real. All entries must be new works that have not previously been published, exhibited or screened in the US. Categories: Film up to 5 minutes; Essay 1500 words or less; Photography up to 5 images. Single images are welcome; multiple images must be related, as in a photo essay. Prizes: The top three winning entries in each category will be presented at the First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art at the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia, November 12-16, 2008. $500 1st place category winners $100 2nd place category winners $50 3rd place category winners The 1st place writing and photography winners will have their work published in various publications including the Philadelphia City Paper. For a complete listing of publications go to impressions.firstpersonarts.org. The top five entries in each category will be featured on firstpersonarts.org, Judges: Documentary Video, Steven Rea; Film Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer Samuel Adams, Contributing Editor, Philadelphia City Paper Ron Kanter, Emmy Award-winning director of New Cops, Acting Out, Life and Death Dawson, Georgia; Photography: Katherine Ware, curator of Photography, Philadelphia Museum of Art Short Memoir Daniel Jones, editor of the Modern Love column in the New York Times Laurence Kirshbaum, Founder and agent, LJK Literary, former CEO Time Warner Book Group Amy Salit, Producer, Fresh Air, WHYY FM. Enter at the info site. (Information http://impressions.firstpersonarts.org) — Charge: $5.
15th (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Woman's Mysteries — Woman's Mysteries group: Woman's Mysteries is for women, about women and by women. Come out and find your inner-mysteries as we delve into ourselves and become comfortable with ourselves. Reservations required, held in a private home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, email to find out the month's topic, and to make reservations. (Information dlihce@yahoo.com)
Reservations REQUIRED
16th (Saturday) at 5:16 PM — Full Moon
17th (Sunday) at 2:00 PM: Reiki Share — Riverside Chiropractic & Vitality Center: This is a great opportunity to meet and share your experiences with other Reiki practitioners in the area, and use your Reiki! There is no charge for this sharing of energy. Please feel free to invite any other Reiki Practitioners you know that are attuned to Level I or higher. If you have any questions, or can confirm your attendance before hand please call our office at (215) 736-3803 or e-mail naturopathicdoctor@msn.com. (Information http://www.rainbowsofhealing.com/)
18th (Monday) at 6:00 PM: Goddess MeetUp meeting — Phila Goddess MeetUp: The Goddess group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the El Azeteca Restaurant, on the 700 block of Chestnut St in Phila. at 6:00 PM. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
23rd (Saturday) at 3:30 PM: Masterful Magick: Beyond the Basics — Bell, Book, & Candle In Dover: Taught By Kirk White At Bell, Book, & Candle 115 W. Loockerman St., Dover, DE 19904 - (302) 678-4545 This class is an exploration of more advanced work in Wicca, Paganism and other magicks. This includes looking more deeply into some of the basics such as alternatives in ritual space creation, advanced healing, initiatic processes, and trance and deity possession; as well as other advanced topics such as shapeshifting and spirit (nature, place and ancestral) work. Ultimately, we will discuss how this work can deepen mastery of your self, make your life a spiritual masterpiece, and help to save and transform the world. (Information http://bellbookandcandle.biz/index.php?pr=Events) — Charge: $40. Reservations REQUIRED
23rd (Saturday) at 7:50 PM — Last Quarter
24th (Sunday) at 4:00 PM: Monthly meeting — Philadelphia Witches Meetup: The Philadelphia Witches Meetup group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Essene Restaurant, 719 S 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147. There is no cover charge. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
30th (Saturday) at 3:58 PM — New Moon
September 2008
4th (Thursday) at 6:30 PM: Monthly Meet & Greet — Order of the Evening Star: Join members of the Order of the Evening Star and the Clarian Temple of the Religio Terranova for our monthly meet & greet. This is a great time for folks interested in the Greco-Roman Gods to get acquainted with members and leaders of a living Italian Pagan Tradition (Stregheria), to ask questions, and find out what we're all about. The evening will begin as a free-form social and end with a topical discussion. The Panera Bread Meeting Room, Airport Square Shopping Center, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 18966. See a map at the information link. (Information http://tinyurl.com/38ouf2)
5th (Friday) at 6:30 PM: Janet Farrar & Gavin Bone Will Be In Delaware! — Bell, Book, & Candle In Dover: Booksigning & Conversation With Janet Farrar & Gavin Bone. September 5, 2008 - Friday At Bell, Book, & Candle From 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: Free. One Day Trance-Prophesy-Seidhr Workshop With Janet Farrar & Gavin Bone September 6, 2008 - Saturday At Seelie Court In Georgetown, DE - 10:00 am -6:00 pm Fee: $85 More information on our Events Page as it becomes available. (Information http://bellbookandcandle.biz/index.php?pr=Events) — Charge: See Descrip. Reservations REQUIRED
6th (Saturday) at 7:00 PM: West Chester Drumming Circle — West Chester Wellness Center: Rhythms for the Soul - Come explore the rhythms within yourself! Share pagan earth ceremonials, shamanic journeys, healing circles, and learn rhythms, chants & songs from world indigenous cultures. Learn, share, and journey with traditional spirit drums and rattles from North and South America, Africa & the Middle East. Contribution requested, but pay what you can. See Earth Vision Weavers. (Information Bshiningwoman@hotmail.com)
— Charge: $5 to $10.
7th (Sunday) at 10:04 AM — First Quarter
7th (Sunday) at 2:30 PM: Pagan Meet N Greet — Red Crescent Path Coven: Come meet area Pagans for informal discussion and networking opportunities. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove (Easton & Moreland Roads) in the meeting room located in the back of the store. Please email us or join our forum for more information. Email at rcpcoven@yahoo.com - visit our website to join our forum. (Information http://www.geocities.com/rcpcoven)
7th (Sunday) at 5:00 PM: Tarot & Magickal MeetUps — Tarot & Magickal MeetUps: The Tarot & Magickal groups meet the first Sunday of every month at Rittenhouse Square at 5:00 PM. We meet there and then go to a place indoors for the meeting. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
12th (Friday) at 7:45 PM: Shamanic Journeying Circle — Fjordstone: We meet one evening a month, on the second Friday, at Main Line Pilates & Yoga, in Paoli, PA, USA (directions can be found at our website). Beginners should arrive promptly at 7:20 for a short lesson in basic journeying skills. For those who don't need the lesson, please arrive by 7:45, which is when we start drumming. Join us, and bring a friend, a drum or rattle, a bandana, your spirit guides, and your questions. Also remember to bring a mat, a blanket, or something else to lie down on. There are some drums available for sharing if you don't have one. We're being charged rent to use the space, so we ask for donations in order to cover the cost of the rental, but you are welcome to attend even if you cannot donate. No reservation or advanced registration required. (Information http://www.fjordstone.com/circle)
— Charge: donation.
15th (Monday) at 5:13 AM — Full Moon
15th (Monday) at 6:00 PM: Goddess MeetUp meeting — Phila Goddess MeetUp: The Goddess group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the El Azeteca Restaurant, on the 700 block of Chestnut St in Phila. at 6:00 PM. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
19th (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Woman's Mysteries — Woman's Mysteries group: Woman's Mysteries is for women, about women and by women. Come out and find your inner-mysteries as we delve into ourselves and become comfortable with ourselves. Reservations required, held in a private home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, email to find out the month's topic, and to make reservations. (Information dlihce@yahoo.com)
Reservations REQUIRED
19th (Friday) at 7:30 PM: Mabon — Inner Path: Mabon celebration presented by the Inner Path community, the outer court circle of the Sacred Crossroads Coven family. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 West Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063. For directions, see the website. This is the time of the Autumn Equinox, the great harvest festival. Give praise to the Earth Mother as we make a presentation of the harvest and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. Ritual attire is suggested, but not required. The Inner Path community supports Philabundance. Donations of non-perishable food items (please avoid glass containers) will be accepted at sabbat celebrations and delivered to the organization. If you would like more information, please visit their website. (Information http://www.sacredcrossroads.com) — Charge: $5.00.
21st (Sunday) at 2:00 PM: Reiki Share — Riverside Chiropractic & Vitality Center: This is a great opportunity to meet and share your experiences with other Reiki practitioners in the area, and use your Reiki! There is no charge for this sharing of energy. Please feel free to invite any other Reiki Practitioners you know that are attuned to Level I or higher. If you have any questions, or can confirm your attendance before hand please call our office at (215) 736-3803 or e-mail naturopathicdoctor@msn.com. (Information http://www.rainbowsofhealing.com/)
22nd (Monday) at 1:04 AM — Last Quarter
22nd (Monday) at 11:44 AM — Equinox
28th (Sunday) at 4:00 PM: Monthly meeting — Philadelphia Witches Meetup: The Philadelphia Witches Meetup group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Essene Restaurant, 719 S 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147. There is no cover charge. (Information bobssa@netzero.net)
29th (Monday) at 4:12 AM — New Moon
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