COMMUNITY CALENDAR

 - Last updated: 4/24/ 2018 at 8:00 a.m.

April 28, 2018 - Community Beltane - see flyer at top for details!
Location & Time: All day event at Waterfront Park, Medical Lake, Washington

April 28, 2018 - Buffalo Trace Society - Frogs Return Moon - If you have noticed the beauty of blue skies this last week, you know that spring has arrived on the heels of the Frogs Return Moon. Join us in celebrating the full moon.
Location & Time: 6:00 p.m. 2210 N. Long Rd. in Spokane Valley.

May 2, 2018 - Moon Lake Gathering - Discussing Voodoo - Come join us this evening for spiritual discussion, learning and light hearted conversations. All truth seekers from all paths are welcome. Whether you are new to your journey or a long time traveler; Come join us and bring your curiosity, questions, and positive energy. Open minds and open hearts are welcome, but please leave drama at the door. You will meet new people in a comfortable environment, so come hang out and good times will be shared by all.
Location & Time: 6:00  PM · Kress Gallery River Front Mall Spokane

May 5, 2018 - Squirrelly Productions - Burning Man - The Maypole Dance, Wishing Willow, a short ceremony and of course, the Burning Man!
Location & Time: 1:00 p.m. Greyhaven - 4372 Gardenspot Road, Clayton

May 5, 2018 - Rouge Goddess - BELTAINE 2018 SPIRAL DANCE + DRUM CIRCLE - Gather together and celebrate Spring! Join the family and friends of Rogue Goddess in chant and spiral dancing to awaken the Earth. To bring: drums, sunscreen, drinking water, a blanket or chair to sit on. Shoes optional. If you've never spiral danced before, this is a perfect time to learn! Beginners and experienced folks are welcome.
Location & Time: 5:00 p.m. Cliff Park: Mid-Meadow
Spokane

May 10, 2018 - Spokane Stitch and Witch - Monthly Social -
Location & Time: 6:00 p.m. Forza Coffee, 2829 E. 29th Ste. B, Spokane

May 13, 2018 - Squirrelly Productions   - Dream Dabbling - Participants are invited to bring their dreams to share and interpret.
Location & Time: 2:30 p.m. Forza Coffee Shop,  1028 N. Hamilton St.

May 26, 2018 -Squirrelly Productions - Pagan Pizza - Come have pizza, salad drinks with fun-loving, like-minded people!
Location & Time: 6:00 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 1908 W. Francis, Spokane

Sacred Space at Greyhaven

Guild Litha Campout

Squirrelly Productions Second Annual Witches Ball

Blanchard Witches and Pagans May Queen and King 2016

Burning Man - Beltane 2012 compliments Greyhaven Gardens

Squirrelly Productions Burning Man Celebration

Squirrelly Productions Testival of Tailtiu Ritual - The Cinquefoil, a symbol of abundance.

Sacred Space at Magick Garden, Coeur d'Alene

What Makes A Ritual Great

Reposted from Kylara's Musings, July 20, 2016, used with permission.

Ritual comes in all shapes and sizes.  We can do ritual by ourselves, with our family, with our social group, with the larger community or (with the many digital options) with people across the globe!  And yet I think there are some qualities that make rituals great that are often overlooked.

It is lovely to attend a ritual where everything goes smoothly, where everyone who has a part plays it perfectly, and where the group meshes together towards the common focus seamlessly.  And yet, I absolutely don't feel that is necessary to have a great ritual.  I've been to quite a few rituals where a lot has gone 'wrong', but I walked away deeply moved and had a great time.

So what is the purpose of ritual?  I think that rituals can have many different goals, but ultimately they all help renew us.  They touch a part of us deep inside, that connects to the sacredness of life, and help us to keep that spark nourished and healthy!  Even when the ritual is exploring our darker aspects or perhaps it is a light and humorous ritual that encourages silly play, both can replenish our inner resources that get drained through the stresses and activities of life.

I think one of the very basic 'rules' of ritual is that it is a safe place.  Everyone at the ritual should feel that they are safe, not only on a purely physical level, but also on an emotional one.  This isn't to say that deep and serious topics can not be touched, but simply that the other people at the ritual are there to support you and not to tear you down.  It can not be a great ritual if people are mocking or judging others, especially when sharing personal details.

Ritual is often a place where we push our own boundaries, and sometimes we need other people to help us, but ultimately, we should feel like we can say no to the things we are truly not ready for.  We should never feel pressured at ritual to do something we are not comfortable with, no matter how simple that act may be.  continued

Magickal Names

by Wytcher,  July 11, 2016

Sometimes we forget the things we say. Sometimes we forget how we say them. Sometimes we say whatever we want because we have the right. But when was the last time you reflected on the words you say? When was the last time you thought about how your words affect those around you? As witches, everything we say has impact. As people, everything we say has an impact.Words have Power. Real tangible power. Look at the news. Listen to the radio. Watch videos online. All of these sources have words flying out into the universe waiting to be empowered by the reactions and emotions of the ones who hear them. I say a word and feeling is attached to it. Slanderous words, created to be harmful, have power. Affirmations are designed to combat, and strike down, negativity with personal power and fulfillment. All of these words have an impact.
I could say I perform Hexes on a regular basis and you, the reader, are already forming an opinion. I haven’t told you how I hexed my wallet to never be empty. I haven’t told you I hexed the grounds outside of my home against intruders. But that word has an emotional tie to each of us in a different format. Words carry our thoughts, and emotions, giving them voice; and we direct that through prayers, fights, wooing in acts of love, and in acts of hate. read more

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Volcanoes and Dreams

The subject of volcanoes came up in a recent Squirrelly Dream Dabbling session. A volcanic eruption figured prominently in a dream one of the participants had.

So what does a volcano in a dream mean?  It is usually associated with a conflict scenario. Dreams about earth-based dangers like volcanoes (or tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.) generally point to inner turmoil or emotional conflict in the dreamer's world. It is a warning from your subconscious that there is something going on in your waking life that needs your attention: a conflict that must be resolved. The volcano represents strong emotions held in check but bubbling just beneath the surface, ready to erupt.  The usual emotion being held in check is anger: usually it is the anger the dreamer is bottling up, but it could be fear of someone else’s anger.
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Gargoyles

Gargoyles: a subject that feeds the intellect and fires the imagination. The word Gargoyle conjures images of fantastic creatures, cast in stone, perched atop European cathedrals and spouting water or a Saturday morning cartoon show or even a Hollywood TV show or horror movie.   
Gothic-era Gargoyles generally resemble a demon, devil, dragon, half-human=half-animal creatures, or a caricature of real people or classes of people.  Their original purpose was as a device used to shed rainwater from buildings primarily cathedrals and castles in Europe.  Another purpose was to frighten off evil and protect those that it guards, such as a church’s parishioners.  Unlike grotesques, gargoyles are usually part of the drainage system of a building. learn more

The Spokane Area Pagan Business Directory

The Village Commons has assembled a list of pagan-owned and pagan-friendly businesses. Check it out! If you have a pagan-owned or pagan-friendly business, or service, contact us to be included!

2012 Community Beltane Celebration

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