The Pagan Circle

[FarmerDenise]

Since we have a thread for bible study, I thought it would be ok to have a pagan circle.

We are after all getting close to one of our high holy days.

I am curious to know what some of you do for Samhain.

Years ago I used to have quite the elaborate ceremonies. Now I usually build a small alter on the fireplace mantle, light a purple candle, an honor my grandparents and those who went before me. Somtimes I go outside to my sacred circle and call the 4 quarters, and offer libations and salute he moon.

I rarely get together with other pagans anymore. Mostly I am just too busy with being self sufficient, since I have to be.

Blessed be!

fixed a bad typo, oops!

 

[kcsunshine]

Interesting - tell us more.

 

[okiegirl1]

As a Christian, I think it's great you started this post.
I know alot of our holidays were based on pagan holidays.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

What does salute the moon invovle?

eta: and I'd like to know if you've scryed or used runes?

 

[Henrietta23]

Since we have a thread for bible study, I thought it would be ok to have a pagan circle.

We are after all getting close to one of our high holy days.

I am curious to know what some of you do for Samhain.

Years ago I used to have quite the elaborate ceremonies. Now I usually build a small alter on the fireplace mantle, light a purple candle, an honor my grandparents and those who went before me. Somtimes I go outside to my sacred circle and call the 4 quarters, and offer libations and salute he moon.

I rarely get together with other pagans anymore. Mostly I am just too busy with being self sufficient, since I have to be.

Blessed be!

fixed a bad typo, oops!

Is Samhain observed on a particular date? On the Sunday closest to Nov 1 we observe All Saints and remember our loved ones who passed. I wonder if there was once a connection. I don't know enough about the roots of my own religion to have the answer.

 

[THEFAN]

O YES!! A new yr is coming. Time to recharge all those wonderful items.

 

[Marianne]

Thank you for starting this thread! I didn't know if we'd get stoned or what....

I'm not Wiccan, but still Pagan. For those who don't understand the difference, you could compare it to Baptist and Methodist. Still Christian, but a little different, right?

I'm a solitaire, so I usually light candles, give thanks, honor those who passed before me and are guiding me now...when I listen. I used to have an area with representations on our other house. I LOVED to meditate and listen, such visions, emotions, learning. I haven't done one in this house (still don't have a space to call my own), but the wind has been calling me lately...

Blessings!

 

[TanksHill]

Very cool. I love learning new stuff.

G

 

[FarmerDenise]

I am a solitary witch also. I rather consider myself neo-pagan. I am kind of non specific. Just follow my gut, most of the time.

Welcome to all of you, including the curious.

"We fear that which we do not know." Therefore I hope to open up some doors....

Welcome and Blessed be

I may not be back for a while. I have to finish harvesting and processing our crops before the rains.

 

[MsPony]

Ugh, need to start getting better about this stuff! Hub and I agreed to raise the kids Jewish (he's Mormon and I simply, personally, don't agree with it.) but I'm rethinking it, I'd rather they start out with our beliefs (yeah, he's a mormon-pagan??) because it's easier not to confuse. Which means I need to get into better practice