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THE COMMUNITY QUIBBLER- JANUARY 2012

Lain — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:44:53 +0000

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January 2012

Welcome to The Community Quibbler!

Hello Everyone! Yule is just around the corner. How exciting!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Yuletide Craft Market and supported our vendors. It warms my heart to see people support local merchants! A thank you also goes out to all of our vendors, for without you there would be no annual market. A special thank you to Lee, Buffy, and Dianne – the dedicated organizing committee who put it all together.

From Our Supporter: Where Faeries Live (10991-124 Street)

What’s New?

We now have an astonishing array of new items including:
Greeting Cards! Cloaks! Silver and Stone Jewellery! Books! …coming soon…MORE Fairy Statues!
We will have extended shopping hours UNTIL 9PM EVERY SATURDAY from now until Christmas!

Where Faeries Live will close at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed during Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Calendar-New Events

Women’s Drumming and Goddess Chanting Circle

At our January Circle, we will celebrate Yemaya, Goddess of the New Year, and ask her blessings for 2012. Come and join us — newcomers are always welcome! No drum or drumming/singing experience needed.

Date: Wednesday, January 4^th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: West Edmonton (phone for location)
Cost: By donation
More Info: Phone Debra at (780) 483-7310

The Psychic Connection

The Psychic Connection is a group dedicated to the understanding, sharing, learning and the passing of knowledge on all matters psychic, mediumship, clairvoyance, sensitive and empathic abilities.

Robert and Sylvia will lead members through a series of exercises, events, psychic workshops, and discussion groups that will help develop their abilities. We will cover such areas as: meditation, astral projection, dreams, visions, spirit guides, animal spirits, the universe, energy work, communication with spirits and many other topics.

By working together, whether you are just starting or an experienced psychic, you will find the experience enjoyable and challenging, yet very rewarding.

This month we will be talking about discovering your abilities and how to use them.

Date: Friday, January 6th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: by donation
Contact: Robert & Sylvia at tpc@trilogy2003.com

Robert is also available for psychic readings, either individually or in a group setting. Please contacttpc@trilogy2003.com for more information or to book your reading.

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

Join us with your Divinatory tools & toys for Divination Night. Come give some readings, get some readings, and possibly explore a divination technique that is new to you.

Date: Friday, January 6^th
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Witchcraft 101 & 102

You will be introduced to concepts to enhance your personal practices and to explain things that you may have read about, but would be unsure how that would work in real life. You will be able to explore options and try new formulas in a safe environment. Meet and talk to other who are exploring and working on there own practice, a chance to compare notes. At the end of the year you will have the equivalent of a year and day dedicate class

This month we will be talking about incense making for ritual, magic, and mediation.

Date: 101 – Friday, January 13^th ; 102 – Saturday, January 28^th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: $5.00 per class
Contact: Ed at 780-454-0187

Edmonton Tarot Group

Learn the tarot through Group Exercises with the cards, Practice Readings and Tarot discussion.

Date: Wednesday, January 11^th (every second Wednesday of the month)
Time: 7:00 p.m., the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Location: In the Millwoods area.
Contact: Jason at edmontontarot@gmail.com for more information!

Asatru and the Ancient Runes

Few things invoke a sense of mystery in the Indo European soul like the ancient Runes! Six days of the week are NAMED after our ancient gods – yet a few people are even aware of this simple fact! In an age where so many people are going back to their roots and rediscovering the cultural spiritual heritage of their ancestors, let those of Indo European roots not be left out of this prfound experience! There are 40,000 years of pre-Christian history to the experiences of our ancient tribes. Those of Indo European descent, or who feel the call in their soul of the ancient gods of the North need to make time for themselves to attend the following four sessions!

Date: Saturday, January 14^th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: $30.00
Contact: For details contact https://sites.google.com/site/runeclasses/

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

We will be doing divination journeys tonight. There may be some partner work involved!

Date: Friday, January 20^th
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship (EPLC)

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship – EPLC, is an interactive pagan spiritualist discussion group that is family friendly, focusing on shared pagan learning, The EPLC invites everyone to join the monthly circles and annual events to meet other pagans and their families, while sharing different traditions within pagan spirituality. The EPLC is not a coven, nor is EPLC a religious society; the EPLC is a fellowship dedicated to pagan spirituality and fostering growth within pagan family traditions. The EPLC exists to share experiences, learn from others, build community, havefun and teach each other and our children acceptance for different spiritual paths and lifestyles. EPLC offers pagans a safe place to start or continue their spiritual journey with a group of accepting individuals. Each month members cast an interactive circle, participate in a presentation on a topic chosen by the group, and children are given pagan friendly activities to keep them occupied during circle time. Everyone is asked to please bring a snack to share during social and clean uptime; please bring enough for at least 15 people.

This month we will be talking about Pagan Fashions- robes, jewellery, ritual wear – lets get all ‘pagan’d up’ and show off what, why and the intentions in what we wear.

Date: Saturday, January 21^st
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: 3808-119 Avenue
Admission: By donation
Contact: Kaldra & Lupine
E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com
Website: www.eplc.webs.com
Phone/Text: 780-994-6373
Wheelchair Accessible Location

Kaldra is also available for “talking stones” divination sessions ($40.00/session). “Talking stones are a unique divination tool that tell a story about the questioner and can offer guidance on life issues.” Contact Kaldra at the above for details.

The Spirit Lantern Learning Circle

The name “Imbolc” comes from the Irish Gaelic phrase “i mbolg” which means “in a belly.” This is a reference to lambs being “in the belly” which was an ancient seasonal marker signifying the beginning of the lambing season and thus the first signs of Spring’s arrival. It is a festival sacred to Bríd, the Irish Goddess of Fire, the forge, poetry and healing. It is also associated with the tradition of Groundhog day: it is said the Cailleach (the winter crone or hag) gathers firewood on this day. If she intends for winter to be a long one, she will make the day sunny and bright (casting a shadow to frighten the groundhog in modern tradition) so she can see better to collect more wood. If the day is foul, that means the Cailleach is asleep and winter is almost over (no shadow to frighten the groundhog). Come gather with us on this night as we honor Bríd and prepare to welcome in the coming Spring!

Date: Sunday, January 29^th
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the rite begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church on 108^th Avenue and 119 Street.
Admission: $5.00 – to help pay for the rent of the facility and supplies.

The Spirit Lantern Learning Circle is available for handfastings, baby blessings, home and business blessings, and energy clearing and protections. For more information how you might receive these services, please contact Terry at 780-479-6744.

Terry is also available for psychic and tarot card readings from her home. Please call her for more information.

Tarot for Beginners

This class runs for three Wednesdays and will be split between theory and practice. The first class will be looking at the Minor Arcana. The 2nd class we will look at the Major Arcana, and the third class we will look at colors, Astrological aspects and answer any question that may have come up. Part of each class will be practice so please be prepared to do reading for your classmates. You will need to bring a Rider Waite deck or something similar.

Date: January 25^th
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: ??
Contact: Ed at Where Faeries Live – 780-454-0187

Prairie Faeries Edmonton

Prairies Faeries Edmonton is a group who intent is to help GLBT people explore the sacred for a body and soul that is Gay. Currently we are hosting A Faeries coffee and a Faeries Heart Circle. We are working on meeting to share ritual. If you have question or would like to contact us go to http://www.facebook.com/groups/206050672778989/ orhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/prairiefaeries/

Supplies

A Sense of Serenity
10342-81 Avenue N.W. Edmonton

The sales at Sense of Serenity are as follows:

1. The Capiz shell for 10% off.
2. the Jewellery will be 50 % off.
3. the Kryon books will be 30% off.

Also as per usual the 2 racks of books and cds.

We also have 18 different types of calendars in stock and 8 different types of datebooks (The Shaman calendar and the Jim Maynard Calendar, pocket astrologer are now in), as well as Horus in our statuaries.

Calendar – Ongoing Events

Edmonton Paranormal Interest Club (EPIC)

This group meets every first and third Saturday of every month. Its main goal is to provide a physical social network of people who have an interest in the unexplained. The meetings are always free to attend and every opinion is always respected. This group also works in co-operation with other divisions of Edmonton Paranormal Society to give members an opportunity to learn and even go on ghost-walks and investigations! Also it will give help to people dealing with paranormal activity, want to share experiences, or even wish to teach lectures! Everyone is always welcome, so come and enjoy the future of paranormal exploration!

Hot drinks are provided by Edmonton Paranormal Society.  Baked goods are always welcomed. Hope to see you all there!

Date: Saturday, January 7^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Women’s Mysteries

Women’s Mysteries is a monthly meeting of Pagan and Pagan-friendly women. We meet to celebrate the Wheel of the Year together and to discuss a variety of topics. Our purpose is to create a community of women and share our lives, joys, grief, triumphs, and challenges. Participants need to be 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent.

Date: Sunday, January 8^th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: By donation
Facilitator: Sokende Sanndru

EPLC Study Group

This learning/study group is a self directed year and a day pagan course. The topics and dates will be listed on the eplc.webs.com site and the cost would be free. This course is a self-guided path with facilitated discussions and to allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and gain a better understanding of daily spiritual living, offering ideas to other study group students. We ask that anyone interested in signing up for the study group, be committed to attending as many dates as possible, EPLC understands that people are busy and some study group meetings may have to be missed occasionally. There is a level of commitment and respect for the people who are committed to the group as well as for those facilitating and we believe everyone’s time is valuable, therefore please ensure that you really want to commit to a YEAR of personal learning for no other reason than to grow spiritually within yourself.

Purpose: to learn from others and share knowledge to further a personal path of spiritual choices and increase personal knowledge of inner beliefs and how to live a spiritual lifestyle
Topics: there is a tentative schedule of topics listed on the website www.eplc.webs.com
Concepts: allowing all participants to
~Think out loud
~Share ideas
~Learn from one another
~Charting a learning plan for the group
*one topic at a time where each member gives their input about their beliefs and traditions
~Confidentiality of personal experiences disclosed within the group

This course does not:
1. initiate or dedicate anyone to any specific pagan path
2. provide history of paganism or witchcraft or cater to one specific pagan path such as Wicca, Druid, Shaman or otherwise
3. initiate or designate anyone with a ’degree’ of title of priest/priestess

Prerequisites: Commitment to attendance and group work
Families Welcome: as with all EPLC Fellowship activities – children are always welcome.

Date: Friday, January 13^th
Time:7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 15 minutes to set up, two hours for work, and 15 minutes to clean up.
Location: Suite 217, 11520 – 100 Ave., Academy Place, Edmonton
Cost: By donation – requests will be made if specific items are needed

** shared experiences are for learning from and discovering new paths and new choices, they are not to be shared outside Study Group**
As the intent of the EPLC Study Group is more formalized than an EPLC Fellowship Circle, minors aged 13 + will be asked to behave in a manner conducive to adult focused learning, open discussions – some that may not be family focused, as well as various types of presentations or activities with study group members or quest speakers.

Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta

The Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta hosts monthly Open Circles on the second Sunday of each month from 6-8 p.m. These events are open to all adults with an interest in Wicca/Paganism, and to minors accompanied by a parent. There is no cost to attend, although donations are accepted to help cover the cost of space rental. Please bring a contribution for a potluck snack to follow.

Date: Sunday, January 8^th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ritchie Hall (7727-98 Street)
Admission: By donation
Contact: cwaalberta@gmail.com

EPIC Presents: Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding

This is a group started by the Edmonton Paranormal Society to help people with paranormal sensitivities learn, progress, and cope with their abilities. It is a peer to peer networking club dedicated to connecting people with psychic, clairvoyance, clairaudience, claircognitive, clairsentience, clairalience, and clairgustance abilities.

The Edmonton Paranormal Society will be working closely with this group to create a confidential environment where sensitives can learn from one another without public access. It will also allow for people who wish to help the paranormal world by being verified and certified to work with paranormal investigational groups.

Hot drinks are provided by the Edmonton Paranormal Society. Baked goods are always welcome.

Also the Edmonton Paranormal Society will be accepting donations in the form of money or Canadian Tire money. Don’t forget to help us add to our community social board that will be set up at each EPIC and ICU meeting.

Date: Saturday, January 21^st
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Avalon College Wiccan Seminary

Rit 601: Graduate Seminar on Ritual Theory. This will be a revised version of the seminar from 2011 and will be a reading and discussion seminar at an advanced level. This challenging seminar will involve reading one book every two weeks (14 books in total) and discussing it, writing three short book reviews and an original paper on some aspect of ritual applying these theoretical models to some real-world problem or idea. Participation in discussion is required. There are no pre-requisites but it is highly recommended that students have a background in ritual and some background in theory. Some post-secondary education would also be helpful. The course will be limited to confirmed maximum enrolments of six students with a minimum of two. This course will begin in April 2013.

Academic courses will have fees of $200 each for the general public, $100 for members of CWABC and CWAA. The College is not formally affiliated with either CWABC or CWAA.
Blessed Be

Sam Wagar
Priest, Vancouver-Burnaby Temple
CWABC

January Moon

This moon is also known as Ice Moon, Wolf Moon, Snow Moon, and Cold Moon. This moon was said to warn hunters of falling ice from the trees. This is a time for introspection. Save your energy, stop worrying about others and concentrate on yourself. The zodiac association is Capricorn.

Reference: http://www.angelfire.com/de2/newconcepts/wicca/moonsexp.html

Don’t forget to put your crystals, stones, and tools out in the moonlight this evening!

First Foot

Lain — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:43:27 +0000

by Ali Ravenwood

The British Isles are a treasure trove of folklore, a place where monuments to the Old Gods still stand, where wood spirits still roam the forest, and local folk traditions retain the flavor of the ancient Pagan rituals from which they sprang. In small towns and villages all across western Europe, unique and curious local customs persist, relics of the region’s Pagan past. Some, like Morris Dancers and the Maypole on the first of May, are common practices across the four isles even in modern times. Other customs are less well known, remnants of a much older culture whose history has been lost in time, but whose rituals remain part of the collective unconscious of the land and its people. One of these is the Yuletide custom of “First Foot”, a quaint practice found in rural areas of Scotland even to the present day. In recent years it has been performed on December 31^st, but historical sources trace it back to Twelfth Night (January 6), and even further to the long night before the winter solstice.

The custom is based on principles of sympathetic magic; the focus of the rite is to end the festival season in a position in which one wishes to remain for the coming year. Every house in the village is turned out and scrubbed from top to bottom. New clothing is purchased, and cupboards and larders stocked with food, including traditional Yuletide treats like fruitcake and shortbread. Each member of the household procures a bottle of good liquor (whiskey for the gentlemen, sherry for the ladies) to be used for the occasion. Pockets and purses are filled with as much cash money as possible, to safeguard the omen for a prosperous year.

Preparations become frantic as evening approaches, for everything must be ready before midnight. At twelve o’clock, villagers must be inside their warm and spotless homes, dressed in their finery, coiffed and perfumed. Anyone caught out of doors runs the risk of being swept up in the terrible Wild Hunt, a winter phantasm described in myth and legend all over western and central Europe. Those who ran afoul of the Wild Hunt risked being kidnapped and carried off to the Land of the Dead. When the clock strikes twelve, the house is considered to be magically “sealed”, and no one is permitted to leave until the arrival of the First Foot.

The First Foot is, simply, the first person to step over the home’s threshold after midnight. Usually, this individual is pre-selected according to a specific set of criteria: a young man, with dark hair and a muscular build, is considered preferable for the job. In fact, it is exceedingly unlucky to be first-footed by a fair-haired person! The description of an appropriate First Foot matches that of the mythical character Old Nick, a trickster-like spirit closely tied to the Christian devil, but widely believed by modern historians to be based on the Pagan deity, the Horned God.

Once the First Foot has crossed the threshold, he is greeted with a glass of liquor by the host, and offers a drink from his own bottle in return. He then lays bread, coal and salt upon the hearth, traditional offerings to the Goddess for blessing the household. Once this ritual has been satisfactorily performed, the magical seal is broken and members of the household are free to go out and First Foot their neighbours.

As the rite involves the consumption of many glasses of liquor by the First Foot, it is not completely surprising that he would sometimes fail to complete his rounds of the village. Therefore, other physically suitable males, once freed from the spell in their own homes, will take it upon themselves to First Foot their neighbours. Occasionally, some household might be forgotten in the excitement; after a period of time has passed, the most suitable member of the household will sneak out the back door and come round to the front to perform the honours himself. Even in modern times, traditional folk continue to honour the Old Gods in the old ways.

Ali Ravenwood is a local Priestess, writer, mother, and “Elder” in the Edmonton Pagan Community. Learn more about Ali in Northern Tribes’ Interview With Ali Ravenwood

UPDATE- Canadian Polygamy Law

Lain — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:37:39 +0000

On Wednesday, Nov. 23, B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman ruled to uphold Canada’s existing Polygamy Law. Section 293 of Canada’s Criminal Code, the section of Canadian law in question, adopted in 1890, was, in it’s original form, intended for Mormons moving in to Canada from the U.S.

It seems that Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, wanted religious diversity in the newly opened west, but wanted no part of the Mormon polygamous lifestyle, and in the original wording, this section was directly aimed at Mormons.

Today, the law simply refers to “any form of polygamy”…

293. (1) Every one who

(a) practises or enters into or in any manner agrees or consents to practise or enter into

(i) any form of polygamy, or

(ii) any kind of conjugal union with more than one person at the same time,

whether or not it is by law recognized as a binding form of marriage, or

(b) celebrates, assists or is a party to a rite, ceremony, contract or consent that purports to sanction a relationship mentioned in subparagraph (a)(i) or (ii),

is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.

In his ruling, Chief Justice Bauman said;

“I have concluded that this case is essentially about harm,”…“More specifically, Parliament’s reasoned apprehension of harm arising out of the practice of polygamy. This includes harm to women, to children, to society and to the institution of monogamous marriage.”

Sam Wagar, of The Congregationalist Wiccan Association of British Columbia, and the only Wiccan Priest to file an affidavit in this case, clearly disagreed with the ruling;

“The judge made the error of equating the norm of monogamy with all good things and the practice of polygamy with all bad things.”

Court documents filed on behalf of the CWABC by Mr. Wagar make clear the position that section 293 of the criminal code restricts religious freedom;

[467] Mr. Wagar deposes that since he is prohibited from performing a marriage ceremony that involves more than two adults, he is unable to act freely in accordance with his religious beliefs when approached by people involved in polygamous or polyamorous relationships.

I spoke to Mr. Wagar about his reaction to this decision;

“First, from the legal POV: the charter arguments were sound, that polygamy is allowed or encouraged as an article of faith in several faith traditions and that restricting it is an infringement on religious liberty…a core value of society must be to encourage lasting and honourable committed relationships between adults…”

“I agree that Patriarchal polygyny as practiced by such as the FLDS is harmful to women and children. However, that is not the only form that multiple adult families take. This is a point which the judge acknowledges and then chooses to ignore in favour of a bias for monogomy.”

“All acts of love and pleasure are acts of praise to the Goddess. This foundation statement of belief in Wicca means nothing if it cannot be acted upon”, said Wagar.

“We grow as human beings and survive as a society by making committed relationships with others that are not based on immediate gratification but on love and honour. The number of partners is not important, the quality of the commitment is.”

“I anticipate it being overturned on appeal.”

The group Stop Polygamy in Canada welcomed the decision;

“Chief Justice Bauman has sent a message around the world that Canada’s laws protecting the equality rights of women are to be protected. This decision also honours Canada’s international agreements protecting the rights of women and children. Canada’s doors are closed to polygamists and the practice of polygamy within our borders is still a crime.”

The Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association points out that the decision applies specifically to those “Poly” relationships which officially sanction their bonds with public/religious ceremony;

“Polyamorists are relieved they can be in loving egalitarian conjugal relationships without criminal sanction,” said CPAA legal counsel, John Ince, “Common law relationships are clearly not prohibited. Polyamorists who are dealing with immigration or family custody issues for instance now need no longer worry about being considered to be criminals”.

Over at The Wild Hunt, Jason discusses the implications of this decision for Polyamorous Pagans;

“Considering how many Canadian Pagan polyamorous families have had public marriage/handfasting ceremonies this interpretation of the law places them on the same legal footing as a polygamous Mormon (or Muslim) household. This, in essence, forces consensual multi-partner arrangements to stay in the closet, and avoid anything that might be interpreted by a “sanctioning” event within their community.”

We want to know how you feel about this. In this case, is society justified in limiting religious freedom to ensure the safety of the women and children involved in places like Bountiful, B.C., an FLDS (Fundamentalist Mormon) stronghold, which practices Patriarchal polygyny?

COMMUNITY QUIBBLER -DECEMBER 2011

Lain — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:49:39 +0000

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Welcome to The Community Quibbler!

Hello Everyone! We hope you are doing well and gearing up for Yule celebrations.

We would like to give a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Ron Ferguson for winning the Pagan Pride Spirit Award.

Thank you to everyone who wrote in to the Quibbler to give feedback on what you would like to see in the Quibbler. All of your suggestions were taken into account and the result is the changes you see here. Again, thank you for your feedback and thank you for your continued support!

Yuletide Craft Market

The Yuletide Craft Market is fast upon us and we have a number of fantastic vendors with items that will be perfect for your holiday needs.

We have a full house of vendors for this market:

Acscentuations
Dream catchers, lotions, bath salts, lip balm, and some crocheted items.

A Second Time Around
Steampunk pendant jewellery

Aureann and Lady Caven
Silver jewelry, energy/ crystal jewelry, hand rolled beeswax candles some magically energized

Askembla Sewing
Medieval headwear and dresses for girls, cloaks and various medieval accessories

Crowillows Creations
Quilted mats, aprons, and other sewn items.

Eris Publishing
The author will be there with 3 novels…Beyond the Threshold of Death, Resurrected, Awakened

Goodies by Chris and Jody
Homemade Pagan Xmas ornaments, semiprecious bracelets and necklaces, beaded glass Xmas balls

Levanah’s Workshop
Altar clothes, Wall hangings, Robes, Cloaks, Yule decorations, Tutus, Medieval garb, Fairy wings and leather masks and crowns.

Moondog Designs
Handmade bags and belt pouches from recycled materials, silver chains,
Jewelry

Sea Tyde Treasures
Sea glass necklaces, earrings, crocheted bead wire necklaces

Two Witches and a Glue Gun
Skin free oils, incense, meditation wands, Yule/Sabbath and comical cards, clay tablets and smudge fans

Wellness in Wisdom
Hand crafted jewelry (wirework, stone, beads, chain mail, glass and metal), hand painted wooden boxes, Yule themed chaplets (floral crowns), Yule themed wreaths, dream catchers, Tarot card bags, and crocheted beaded bags.

Woodland Botanical
Oregano oil, amazing Plai, 4 thieves plague oil/body oil, sick room spray, dust mite eraser, aromatherapy blends x 7, chakra oils

Zephyrs Wares
Holiday planners, picture frames, card holders, gift bags, sock snowmen, sushi roller flower vases, exfoliate scrub, eye pillows, heat bags, bookmarks, closet organizers, potato bags, holiday stockings, kiddy handles, pot holders, and cloth wipes.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Glenwood Community League, 16430 – 97 Avenue
Contact: nurse88@shaw.ca. Please also see our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154393924639013

From Our Supporter: Where Faeries Live (10991-124 Street)

What’s New?

Where Faeries Live is excited to let you know of some new products that have come in. We have picked new stock just in time for your Yule celebrations.

We have received a new shipment of Witch and Fairy Balls! Come and pick yours while we still have a large selection of colours and styles.

Check out the Metal Wall Art and express yourself using “Expressions”or create your own using the “Words”. We think you love them as much as we do.

Where Faeries Live is the first store in Edmonton to carry Robert Simmons’ “The Pocket Book of Stones”. Luckily we have managed to procure some rather rare crystals (Guardianite, Rosophia, Bustamite, Azeztulite, and a great many others). If you don’t see them at the store or on the website just ask; we most likely have it in stock.

Did you know that we do special orders of books and other items? If we do not have the item you’re looking for let us know and we will bring it in for you. Most special orders have a fairly quick turnaround time (if your item is going to be longer than 3 weeks we let you know.)

For those customers outside the greater Edmonton area we can do mail order for you. Shipping is done by expedited parcel and usually takes 2-3 business days to get to you (depending on location.)

Where Faeries Live will close at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed during Christmas Day.

Calendar-New Events

Magick for Mystics Online Course

This is an online course to learn the fundamental building blocks for the practice of western magick, for the purposes of self-transformation. You’ll learn everything here from the very preliminaries of understanding symbolism and basic exercises to develop concentration and awareness, the pentagram and magical tools, right up to invocation, evocation and astral travel!

Work is done at the student’s own pace, with a combination of theory and exercises, and regular guidance and feedback being given on the work the student is doing.

Date: The current course is being offered from October 16, 2011 until December 21, 2011 for $50.00. You can start at any time within the period offered!
Cost: $50.00
Contact: If you are interested in taking this course, please contact Swami Anand Nisarg at swamiji_nisarg@yahoo.com.

The Psychic Connection

The Psychic Connection is a group dedicated to the understanding, sharing, learning and the passing of knowledge on all matters psychic, mediumship, clairvoyance, sensitive and empathic abilities.

By working together, whether you are just starting or an experienced psychic, you will find the experience enjoyable and challenging, yet very rewarding.

This month we will be an open discussion and (please bring an object with you – and keep it wrapped up!), weather permitting, a ghost walk. Please dress warmly.

Date: Friday, December 2^nd
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: By donation
Contact: Robert & Sylvia at tpc@trilogy2003.com

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

This month we will be exploring trance postures. These are body positions that have been used for thousands of years and when properly executed induce a deep trance state specific to the posture. Eg: Jaguar posture or Bear posture.

Date: Friday, December 2^nd
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Witchcraft 101 & 102

You will be introduced to concepts to enhance your personal practices and to explain things that you may have read about, but would be unsure how that would work in real life. You will be able to explore options and try new formulas in a safe environment. Meet and talk to other who are exploring and working on their own practice, a chance to compare notes. At the end of the year you will have the equivalent of a year and day dedicate class

This month we will be talking about the Wheel of the Year, what it is all about, and ways to celebrate the Sabbats. We will also look at the Esbats and ritual to celebrate the full Moon as a symbol of the Goddess.

Date: 101 – December 9^th; 102 – There will be no class this month. 102 will resume in the New Year
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: $5.00 per class
Contact: Ed at 780-454-0187

Men’s Mysteries

Where Faeries Live is hosting Men’s Mysteries. Join us as we examine “Sacred Paths for Modern Men”

Date: December 11, 2011
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: ??
Contact: Ed at 780-454-0187

Edmonton Tarot Group

Learn the tarot through Group Exercises with the cards, Practice Readings and Tarot discussion.

Date: Wednesday, December 14^th (every second Wednesday of the month)
Time: 7:00 p.m., the 2^nd Wednesday of every month.
Location: In the Millwoods area.
Contact: Jason at edmontontarot@gmail.comfor more information!

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

As it is the time for gift giving, we will be journeying to our Spirit Kin to find out what kind of gifts they most want to receive from us. What kind of care and feeding do our allies need?

Date: Friday, December 16^th
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship (EPLC)

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship – EPLC is an interactive pagan spiritualist discussion group that is family friendly, focusing on shared pagan learning, The EPLC invites everyone to join the monthly circles and annual events to meet other pagans and their families, while sharing different traditions within pagan spirituality. The EPLC is not a coven, nor is EPLC a religious society; the EPLC is a fellowship dedicated to pagan spirituality and fostering growth within pagan family traditions. The EPLC exists to share experiences, learn from others, build community, havefun and teach each other and our children acceptance for different spiritual paths and lifestyles. EPLC offers pagans a safe place to start or continue their spiritual journey with a group of accepting individuals. Each month members cast an interactive circle, participate in a presentation on a topic chosen by the group, and children are given pagan friendly activities to keep them occupied during circle time. EPLC is proud to host meetings at the Pride Centre of Edmonton, 9540 -111 Avenue, the 3^rd Saturday of each month as a way to foster acceptance in all people regardless of culture, race, religion or sexuality. Everyone is asked to please bring a snack to share during social and clean uptime; please bring enough for at least 15 people.

This month we will be talking about Yule Traditions & Homemade Decorations and Pagan Gift Exchange ($5 – $10 limit) the kind where you steal the present from someone or take a new one. We will also badly sing carols, colour Yule pictures, eat lots of goodies and exchange merriment with all the fellowship attendees.

Date: Saturday, December 17^th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Admission: By donation
Contact: Kaldra & Lupine
E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com
Website: www.eplc.webs.com
Phone/Text: 780-994-6373
Wheelchair Accessible Location

The Spirit Lantern Learning Circle

Yule, Midwinter, the Winter Solstice, The Longest Night, Christmas… All name the time when, all around the Northern Hemisphere, people of many disparate traditions celebrate the rebirth of the Sun. This is often mythologically associated with the (re)birth of the Son, the young God conceived at Beltane. Sol Invictus, Gwydion, even Jesus all represent the Sun being reborn to once again bathe the world with light. Join us this night as we bid farewell to the Holly King and celebrate the return of the Light with the rebirth of the Oak King!

Date: Sunday, December 18^th
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the rite begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church on 108^th Avenue and 119^thStreet.
Admission: $5.00 – to help pay for the rent of the facility and supplies.

Terry is also available for psychic and tarot card readings from her home. Please call her for more information.

Supplies

A Sense of Serenity
10342-81 Avenue N.W. Edmonton

The sales at Sense of Serenity are as follows:

1. The Capiz shell for 10% off.
2. The Jewellery will be 50 % off.
3. The Kryon books will be 30% off.

Also, as per usual, the 2 racks of books and CDs.

We also have 18 different types of calendars in stock and 8 different types of datebooks, as well as Horus in our statuaries.

Silver Cove: From Rock 2 Gem

Look for Silver Cove’s kiosk in Bower Mall (Red Deer, Alberta) until December 31st! We will be opening at another location in Red Deer in Parkland Mall on December 2^nd.

Calendar – Ongoing Events

Body Balms

There are many ways to moisturize the body, but nothing beats the silky intensity of pure oil, beeswax and botanical butters. In this class you will create 4 variations of waterless moisturizers that vary in consistency from light to heavy. By the end of the class you will have a comfortable understanding of how changing the ratios of ingredients create very different products.

Date: Thursday, December 1^st
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Edmonton Paranormal Interest Club (EPIC)

Hot drinks are provided by Edmonton Paranormal Society.  Baked goods are always welcomed. Hope to see you all there!

Date: Saturday, December 3^rd
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Women’s Mysteries

Date: Sunday, December 4^th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: By donation
Facilitator: Sokende Sanndru

Gift Ideas

To handcraft unique, personalized gifts for friends, family, kids or teachers. And, of course, it is always great to make them for yourself too.
Handcraft:  - Soy candle scented with essential oils - Herbal dream pillows - Aromatic room spray - Natural bath bombs - Comforting Tea Blend

Date: Monday, December 5^th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

*This course is also being held on Thursday, December 15^that 6 p.m. & Sunday, December 18^th at 1:00 p.m.

Home Spa Class

Learn to make natural mixtures for a perfect spa night at home that relax, detoxify and nurture the skin.

Handcraft:  - Cocoa butter bath truffles - Botanical face mask - Aromatic shower gel  - Body oil infused with essential oils - Clay based face cleanser

Date: Tuesday, December 6^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Essential Oil Blending

Essential oils release extraordinary scent and offer potent therapeutic effects. Come learn the basics of blending multiple essential oils together and see how they change when added to different bases. In this class we will be making a combination in a cream base, a therapeutic roll on oil, a solid perfume, and an Eau de Toilette. Mingle logic, intuition, and enjoy!

Date: Thursday, December 8^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

EPLC Study Group

This learning/study group is a self-directed year and a day pagan course. The topics and dates will be listed on theeplc.webs.com site and the cost would be free. This course is a self-guided path with facilitated discussions and to allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and gain a better understanding of daily spiritual living, offering ideas to other study group students. We ask that anyone interested in signing up for the study group, be committed to attending as many dates as possible, EPLC understands that people are busy and some study group meetings may have to be missed occasionally. There is a level of commitment and respect for the people who are committed to the group as well as for those facilitating and we believe everyone’s time is valuable, therefore please ensure that you really want to commit to a YEAR of personal learning for no other reason than to grow spiritually within yourself.

Purpose: To learn from others and share knowledge to further a personal path of spiritual choices and increase personal knowledge of inner beliefs and how to live a spiritual lifestyle
Topics: There is a tentative schedule of topics listed on the website www.eplc.webs.com
Concepts: allowing all participants to
~Think out loud
~Share ideas
~Learn from one another
~Charting a learning plan for the group
*one topic at a time where each member gives their input about their beliefs and traditions
~Confidentiality of personal experiences disclosed within the group

Prerequisites: Commitment to attendance and group work
Families Welcome: as with all EPLC Fellowship activities – children are always welcome.

Date: Friday, December 9^th
Time:7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 15 minutes to set up, two hours for work, and 15 minutes to clean up.
Location: Suite 217, 11520 -100 Ave., Academy Place, Edmonton
Cost: By donation – requests will be made if specific items are needed

Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta

Date: Sunday, December 11^th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ritchie Hall (7727-98 Street)
Admission: By donation
Contact: cwaalberta@gmail.com

Lotions, Toners, & Face Serums

Learn various ways to mix carrier oils, essential oils, floral waters and nutritive botanicals to promote healthy skin. In this session you will handcraft light lotion emulsifiers, moisturizing toner, nutritive serum, thick cream only using whole botanicals

Date: Sunday, December 11^th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

Melt & Pour Soap Making

Learn how to make various soaps that do not use lye, or take a month to cure. An absolutely fun and creative class. In this class you will handcraft soaps using the following techniques: embedding charms, soap on a rope, layering colours, infusing a botanical exfoliant, and creating and embedding soap cut outs.
*Note: The price includes a soap and mold of your choice.

Date: Monday, December 12^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

EPIC Presents: Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding

Hot drinks are provided by the Edmonton Paranormal Society. Baked goods are always welcome.

Date: Saturday, December 17^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Avalon College Wiccan Seminary

Academic courses will have fees of $200 each for the general public, $100 for members of CWABC and CWAA. The College is not formally affiliated with either CWABC or CWAA.
Blessed Be

Sam Wagar
Priest, Vancouver-Burnaby Temple
CWABC

The Cold Moon

This is the symbolic full moon name for December. Also known as the “Long Night Moon.” Coming full circle, we find ourselves again in the frigid realm of winter. This is the month when some of the coldest and the longest nights live. Hence the Native American full moon names for this full moon of December.

Reference: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-american-full-moon-names.html

: The Community Quibbler

The Community Quibbler Connecting You to Community Events- November 2011

Lain — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:23:36 +0000

Welcome to the Community Quibbler!

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-By Dina Hendzel

The Community Quibbler

Hello Everyone! I hope you are doing well and enjoyed Samhain. This is the time of year that I really look forward to as the excitement for the Holidays grows. For me it is the joy of giving and spending time with friends and family that I love. While I am not a fan of snow, I enjoy a warm house and a crackling fire in the fireplace, some hot chocolate, and good company. I hope your November is filled with all of these things!

Given that the month of November is the first month of the pagan new year, I am reflecting on the past year and want to hear from you with regard to what you want to see in the Quibbler. The previous year the Quibbler had less than 75 subcribers, and today we are over 200 strong! I want to ensure that the Quibbler is a valuable resource, so please lend us your thoughts at communityquibbler@shaw.ca.

Yuletide Craft Market

The Yuletide Craft Market is almost here and we have a number of fantastic vendors with items that will be perfect for your holiday needs.

We have a full house of vendors for this market:

Woodland Botanical
Oregano oil, amazing Plai, 4 thieves plague oil/body oil, sick room spray, dust mite eraser, aromatherapy blends x 7, chakra oils

Eris Publishing
The author will be there with 3 novels…Beyond the Threshold of Death, Resurrected, and Awakened

A Second Time Around
Steampunk pendant jewellery

Aureann and Lady Caven
Silver jewelry, energy/ crystal jewelry, hand rolled beeswax candles some magically energized

Askembla Sewing
Medieval headwear and dresses for girls, cloaks and various medieval accessories

Sea Tyde Treasures
Sea glass necklaces, earrings, crocheted bead wire necklaces

Goodies by Chris and Jody
Homemade Pagan Xmas ornaments, semiprecious bracelets and necklaces, beaded glass Xmas balls

Moondog Designs
Handmade bags and belt pouches from recycled materials, silver chains, jewelry

Zephyrs Wares
Holiday planners, picture frames, card holders, gift bags, sock snowmen, sushi roller flower vases, exfoliate scrub, eye pillows, heat bags, bookmarks, closet organizers, potato bags, holiday stockings, kiddy handles, pot holders, cloth wipes.

Two Witches and a Glue Gun
Skin free oils, incense, meditation wands,Yule/Sabbath and comical cards, clay tablets and smudge fans

Wellness in Wisdom
Hand crafted jewelry (wirework, stone, beads, chain mail, glass and metal), hand painted wooden boxes, Yule themed chaplets (floral crowns), Yule themed wreaths, dream catchers, Tarot card bags, and crocheted beaded bags.

Levanah’s Workshop
Altar clothes, Wall hangings, Robes, Cloaks, Yule decorations, Tutus, Medieval garb, Fairy wings and leather masks and crowns.

Crowillows Creations
Quilted mats, aprons, and other sewn items.

Acscentuations
Dream catchers, lotions, bath salts, lip balm, and some crocheted items.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Glenwood Community League, 16430 – 97 Avenue
Contact: nurse88@shaw.ca. Please also see our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154393924639013

From Our Supporter: Where Faeries Live (10991-124 Street)

What’s New?

New to Where Faeries Live: taper candles! You’ve been asking for them for years and we finally found a supplier of high quality candles from Denmark. Smokeless, dripless, and coloured all the way through (not just dipped like some other candles), the coloured candles are seven inches long. The gold and silver candles are 10 inches long. Perfect for making spell candles or rituals that call for something a little larger than a 4 inch ritual candle.

Calendar

Witchcraft 101 & 102

Witchcraft 101 and 102 will be starting on September 9, 2011 from 6:30 PM till 8 PM. This series of drop-in class is designed to give you a basic education in Witchcraft. The cost will be $5 per class and if you need supplies you will be told in Witchcraft 101 and you can bring them from home or buy them at Where Faeries Live. You will be introduced to concepts to enhance your personal practices and to explain things that you may have read about, but would be unsure how that would work in real life. You will be able to explore options and try new formulas in a safe environment. Meet and talk to other who are exploring and working on their own practice, a chance to compare notes. Witchcraft 102 will start on September 23 and be more of the practical side. Examples: How to cast your circle, making magical incense, using herbs, your Books of Light and Shadow, using the energy you raise. These and other topics will be discussed in Witchcraft 102. At the end of the year you will have the equivalent of a year and day dedicate class. For more info call Where Faeries live at 780.454.0187.

November 11, 2011 Witch craft 101 is all about Pagan ethics come join the conversation will be talking about the Charge of the Goddess, Charge of the God, the Law of Three, the ordains, personal responsibility.

Date: 101 – This class runs every 2^nd Friday of the month; 102 – This class runs on the 3^rd Friday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: $5.00 per class
Contact: Ed at 780-454-0187

Witchcraft 201

Witchcraft 201 is a class on witchcraft and will give you the equivalent of a First degree. It will run on Third Sunday of the Month form 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM. The cost per person is $250.00 and we required a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15. For more info call Where Faeries live at 780.454.0187.

The Psychic Connection

The Psychic Connection is a group dedicated to the understanding, sharing, learning and the passing of knowledge on all matters psychic, mediumship, clairvoyance, sensitive and empathic abilities.

Robert and Sylvia will lead members through a series of exercises, events, psychic workshops, and discussion groups that will help develop their abilities. We will cover such areas as: meditation, astral projection, dreams, visions, spirit guides, animal spirits, the universe, energy work, communication with spirits and many other topics.

By working together, whether you are just starting or an experienced psychic, you will find the experience enjoyable and challenging, yet very rewarding.

This month we will be discussing protection techniques and we will also be doing some psychic games.

Date: Friday, November 4^th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: by donation
Contact: Robert & Sylvia at tpc@trilogy2003.com

Edmonton Paranormal Interest Club (EPIC)

This group meets every first and third Saturday of every month. Its main goal is to provide a physical social network of people who have an interest in the unexplained. The meetings are always free to attend and every opinion is always respected. This group also works in co-operation with other divisions of Edmonton Paranormal Society to give members an opportunity to learn and even go on ghost-walks and investigations! Also it will give help to people dealing with paranormal activity, want to share experiences, or even wish to teach lectures! Everyone is always welcome, so come and enjoy the future of paranormal exploration!

Hot drinks are provided by Edmonton Paranormal Society.  Baked goods are always welcomed. Hope to see you all there!

Date: Saturday, November 5^st
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Women’s Mysteries

Women’s Mysteries is a monthly meeting of Pagan and Pagan-friendly women. We meet to celebrate the Wheel of the Year together and to discuss a variety of topics. Our purpose is to create a community of women and share our lives, joys, grief, triumphs, and challenges. Participants need to be 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent.

Date: Sunday, November 6^th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: By donation
Facilitator: Sokende Sanndru

EPIC Presents: Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding

This is a group started by the Edmonton Paranormal Society to help people with paranormal sensitivities learn, progress, and cope with their abilities. It is a peer to peer networking club dedicated to connecting people with psychic, clairvoyance, clairaudience, claircognitive, clairsentience, clairalience, and clairgustance abilities.

The Edmonton Paranormal Society will be working closely with this group to create a confidential environment where sensitives can learn from one another without public access. It will also allow for people who wish to help the paranormal world by being verified and certified to work with paranormal investigational groups.

Hot drinks are provided by the Edmonton Paranormal Society. Baked goods are always welcome.

Also the Edmonton Paranormal Society will be accepting donations in the form of money or Canadian Tire money. Don’t forget to help us add to our community social board that will be set up at each EPIC and ICU meeting.

Date: Saturday, November 19^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Community Events

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

Welcome to our second season of drumming!

Date: Friday, November 4^th
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

EPLC Study Group

This learning/study group is a self directed year and a day pagan course. The topics and dates will be listed on theeplc.webs.com site and the cost would be free. This course is a self-guided path with facilitated discussions and to allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and gain a better understanding of daily spiritual living, offering ideas to other study group students. We ask that anyone interested in signing up for the study group, be committed to attending as many dates as possible, EPLC understands that people are busy and some study group meetings may have to be missed occasionally. There is a level of commitment and respect for the people who are committed to the group as well as for those facilitating and we believe everyone’s time is valuable, therefore please ensure that you really want to commit to a YEAR of personal learning for no other reason than to grow spiritually within yourself.

Purpose: to learn from others and share knowledge to further a personal path of spiritual choices and increase personal knowledge of inner beliefs and how to live a spiritual lifestyle
Topics: there is a tentative schedule of topics listed on the website www.eplc.webs.com
Concepts: allowing all participants to
~Think out loud
~Share ideas
~Learn from one another
~Charting a learning plan for the group
one topic at a time where each member gives their input about their beliefs and traditions
~Confidentiality of personal experiences disclosed within the group

This course does not:
1. initiate or dedicate anyone to any specific pagan path
2. provide history of paganism or witchcraft or cater to one specific pagan path such as Wicca, Druid, Shaman or otherwise
3. initiate or designate anyone with a ’degree’ of title of priest/priestess

Prerequisites: Commitment to attendance and group work
Families Welcome: as with all EPLC Fellowship activities – children are always welcome.

Date: Friday, November 11^th
Time:7 pm -9:30 pm 15 minutes to set up, two hours for work, and 15 minutes to clean up.
Location: Suite 217, 11520 100 Ave., Academy Place, Edmonton
Cost: By donation – requests will be made if specific items are needed

shared experiences are for learning from and discovering new paths and new choices, they are not to be shared outside Study Group
As the intent of the EPLC Study Group is more formalized than an EPLC Fellowship Circle, minors aged 13 + will be asked to behave in a manner conducive to adult focused learning, open discussions – some that may not be family focused, as well as various types of presentations or activities with study group members or quest speakers.

Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta

The Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta hosts monthly Open Circles on the second Sunday of each month from 6-8 p.m. These events are open to all adults with an interest in Wicca/Paganism, and to minors accompanied by a parent. There is no cost to attend, although donations are accepted to help cover the cost of space rental. Please bring a contribution for a potluck snack to follow.

Date: Sunday, November 13^th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ritchie Hall (7727-98 Street)
Admission: By donation
Contact: cwaalberta@gmail.com

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship (EPLC)

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship – EPLC, is an interactive pagan spiritualist discussion group that is family friendly, focusing on shared pagan learning, The EPLC invites everyone to join the monthly circles and annual events to meet other pagans and their families, while sharing different traditions within pagan spirituality. The EPLC is not a coven, nor is EPLC a religious society; the EPLC is a fellowship dedicated to pagan spirituality and fostering growth within pagan family traditions. The EPLC exists to share experiences, learn from others, build community, havefun and teach each other and our children acceptance for different spiritual paths and lifestyles. EPLC offers pagans a safe place to start or continue their spiritual journey with a group of accepting individuals. Each month members cast an interactive circle, participate in a presentation on a topic chosen by the group, and children are given pagan friendly activities to keep them occupied during circle time. EPLC is proud to host meetings the 3rd Saturday of each month as a way to foster acceptance in all people regardless of culture, race, religion or sexuality. Everyone is asked to please bring a snack to share during social and clean uptime; please bring enough for at least 15 people.

November’s theme will be on stones and crystals: how to cleanse and work with your stones, and how to use them in your Magickal workings.

Date: Saturday, November 19^th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Admission: By donation
Contact: Kaldra & Lupine
E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com
Website: www.eplc.webs.com
Phone/Text: 780-994-6373
Wheelchair Accessible Location

Kaldra is also available for “talking stones” divination sessions ($40.00/session). “Talking stones are a unique divination tool that tell a story about the questioner and can offer guidance on life issues.” Contact Kaldra at the above for details.

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

Welcome to our second season of drumming!

Date: Friday, November 25^th
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com
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Sales

A Sense of Serenity
10342-81 Avenue N.W. Edmonton

The sales at Sense of Serenity are as follows:

1. The singing Bowls for 50% off;
2. The Ringing Cedar series are still 30% off;
3. The table outside has many thing for 50% off;
4. The Nordic statues will be 30% off; and
5. The Yoga Pillows are 25% off.
Also as per usual the 2 racks of books and cd and decks are now full of stuff that is new and the store has lots of new items in.

Workshops

Gift Ideas

To handcraft unique, personalized gifts for friends, family, kids or teachers. And of course, it is always great to make them for your self too.
Handcraft:  - Soy candle scented with essential oils - Herbal dream pillows - Aromatic room spray - Natural bath bombs - Comforting Tea Blend

Date: Thursday, November 3^rd
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

This class is also held again November 20^th at 1:00 p.m.

Body Balms

There are many ways to moisturize the body, but nothing beats the silky intensity of pure oil, beeswax and botanical butters. In this class you will create 4 variations of waterless moisturizers that vary in consistency from light to heavy. By the end of the class you will have a comfortable understanding of how changing the ratios of ingredients create very different products.

Date: Monday, November 7^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Exfoliant Class

To use natural ingredients such as salt, oatmeal, sugar and pumice to create the perfect exfoliant to remove dead dry skin.
Handcraft: - Salt body scrub - Green coffee cellulite polish - Honey scrub - Pumice foot scrub - Gentle face exfoliant

Date: Thursday, November 10^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Melt & Pour Soap Making

Learn how to make various soaps that do not use lye, or take a month to cure. An absolutely fun and creative class. In this class you will handcraft soaps using the following techniques: embedding charms, soap on a rope, layering colours, infusing a botanical exfoliant, and creating and embedding soap cut outs.
*Note: The price includes a soap and mold of your choice.

Date: Saturday, November 12^th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

Essential Oil Blending

Essential oils release extraordinary scent and offer potent therapeutic effects. Come learn the basics of blending multiple essential oils together and see how they change when added to different bases. In this class we will be making a combination in a cream base, a therapeutic roll on oil, a solid perfume, and an Eau de Toilette. Mingle logic, intuition, and enjoy!

Date: Sunday, November 13^th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Lotions, Toners, & Face Serums

Learn various ways to mix carrier oils, essential oils, floral waters and nutritive botanicals to promote healthy skin. In this session you will handcraft light lotion emulsifiers, moisturizing toner, nutritive serum, thick cream only using whole botanicals

Date: Tuesday, November 15^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

Earth Magic Energetic Studies
Presented by: Brenda Walsh 
Soul Searchers Intuitive Consulting

This monthly Class will focus on the awareness and development of our own natural intuitive nature in conjunction with developing an awareness and relationship to the natural worlds.
Some of the topics, just to name few:

Energetic Awareness: understanding, transforming, creating
Intuitive Understanding: awareness, development
Finding Aspects of Self: hidden away like treasures
Grounding: within ourselves and earth
Connecting with the Faeries Realms
What Animals Teach Us: pets and wild
What Nature Teaches: trees and other nature spirit
Creating Sacred Spaces: faery gardens, alters, offerings
Signs, Dreams, Visions

These informative classes are taught in a very simple and relaxed atmosphere with hands on,

experiential learning. A variety of techniques and tools are used from guided/walking mediations, crystals, herbs, color. Expect the unexpected…

Classes are once a month from March to December, Wednesday Evenings on the following dates:

October 19/11 – November 23/11 – December 21/11

Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Doors open 6:30
Location: Ritchie Community Hall 7727-98St Edmonton, AB
Cost: $25.00/Class (Cash Only)
To register for class(es) contact:
Brenda Walsh 780-449-6862 or email soulsearchers@shaw.ca

The Beaver’s Moon

The full moon name for November is the Beaver Moon. As we’ve seen in the prior months, each symbolic name references a point within the epitome of the month. Beavers are coming into their fullness in November. So much so that the Natives knew to set traps early in the month because the beaver would be in her glory.

Reference: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-american-full-moon-names.html

The Community Quibbler – Connecting You to Community Events October 2011

Lain — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:16:02 +0000

The Community Quibbler

By Dina Hendzel

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editor’s note- The Quibbler, normally published here on the first of each month, is late this month through no fault of the author, Dina Hendzel. I was away this weekend and failed to set this post to auto-publish on the 1st. My apologies to you, the reader, and to Dina.

The Community Quibbler

Connecting You to Community Events
October 2011

Welcome to The Community Quibbler!Hello Everyone! I hope you are doing well and enjoyed your summer. It’s exciting to see everyone gear up for Mabon and Samhain and I am looking forward to some of the events that are happening in the next two months.Yuletide Craft MarketJoin us for the Yuletide Craft Market for the fall. This is a perfect opportunity to find those unique and special hand-made items for your Yule celebration.

We have a full house of vendors for this market – a few are listed below:

Woodland Botanical
Oregano oil, amazing Plai, 4 thieves plague oil/body oil, sick room spray, dust mite eraser, aromatherapy blends x 7, chakra oils

Eris Publishing
The author will be there with 3 novels…Beyond the Threshold of Death, Resurrected, Awakened

A Second Time Around/ Mojo’s Creations-
Steam work pendant jewelry, wand to self decorate, magical candles, spell kits, Goddess prayer beads

Aureann and Lady Caven
Silver jewelry, energy/ crystal jewelry, hand rolled beeswax candles some magically energized

Askembla Sewing
Medieval headwear and dresses for girls, cloaks and various medieval accessories

Sea Tyde Treasures
Sea glass necklaces, earrings, crocheted bead wire necklaces

Goodies by Chris and Jody
Homemade Pagan Xmas ornaments, semiprecious bracelets and necklaces, beaded glass Xmas balls

Moondog Designs
Handmade bags and belt pouches from recycled materials, silver chains, jewelry

Two Witches and a Glue Gun
Skin free oils, incense, meditation wands, Yule/Sabbath and comical cards, clay tablets and smudge fans

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Glenwood Community League, 16430 – 97 Avenue
Contact: nurse88@shaw.ca

From Our Supporter: Where Faeries Live (10991-124 Street)

Edmonton Pagan Pride Day Location Change! It will now be held at Eastwood Community Hall(11803-86 Street)

Pagan pride is about educating the public about pagan practices. There will be ritual, children’s activities workshops and a food drive. Please bring a non-perishable food item or cash for the Edmonton Food Bank. There will be pagan vendors with a variety of items for sale so please come and check us out!

Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Eastwood Community Hall (11803-86 Street)
Contact: Ed at Where Faeries Live (780-454-0187)

Pagan Pride Spirit Award

Where Faeries Live is Proud and Pleased to announce The “Pagan Pride Spirit Award”. This award is intended to recognized people who volunteer in the pagan community and contribute their time and energy in helping to create the vibrant Edmonton Pagan Community. Please send nomination to Edmonton.Pagan.Pride@gmail.com. This is intended to recognize one outstanding volunteer in the community on a yearly basis. It is not a popularity contest and nominations must include the name or magical name of the individuals, a way to contact that person, and a list of volunteer activities. Anyone can be nominated and anyone can nominate a person who volunteers in the Pagan community. As the Edmonton community has been active for a long time if there are people who need to be recognize for long time commitment to the community please include those people as well. The 2011 Pagan Pride Spirit Award will be given out at the Witch’s Ball, so please have yournominations in to the store by October 15^th at the latest.

What’s New?

New to Where Faeries Live: taper candles! You’ve been asking for them for years and we finally found a supplier of high quality candles from Denmark. Smokeless, dripless, and coloured all the way through (not just dipped like some other candles), the coloured candles are seven inches long. The gold and silver candles are 10 inches long. Perfect for making spell candles or rituals that call for something a little larger than a 4 inch ritual candle.

Calendar

Witchcraft 101 & 102

Witchcraft 101 and 102 will be starting on September 9, 2011 from 6:30 PM till 8 PM. This series of drop-in class is designed to give you a basic education in Witchcraft. The cost will be $5 per class and if you need supplies you will be told in Witchcraft 101 and you can bring them from home or buy them at Where Faeries Live. You will be introduced to concepts to enhance your personal practices and to explain things that you may have read about, but would be unsure how that would work in real life. You will be able to explore options and try new formulas in a safe environment. Meet and talk to other who are exploring and working on there own practice, a chance to compare notes. Witchcraft 102 will start on September 23 and be more of the practical side. Examples: How to cast your circle, making magical incense, using herbs, your Books of Light and Shadow, using the energy you raise. These and other topics will be discussed in Witchcraft 102. At the end of the year you will have the equivalent of a year and day dedicate class. For more info call Where Faeries live at780.454.0187

Date: 101 – Friday, September 9^th and run on the 2^ndFriday of the month; 102 – Friday, September 23^rd
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Cost: $5.00 per class
Contact: Ed at 780-454-0187

Witchcraft 201

Witchcraft 201 is a class on witchcraft and will give you the equivalent of a First degree. It will run on Third Sunday of the Month form 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM. The cost per person is $250.00 and we required a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15. The Class is schedule to start October 16, 2011 for more info call Where Faeries live at780.454.0187.

Edmonton Paranormal Interest Club (EPIC)

Hot drinks are provided by Edmonton Paranormal Society.  Baked goods are always welcomed. Hope to see you all there!

Date: Saturday, October 1^st
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Women’s Mysteries

Date: Sunday, October 2^nd
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: By donation
Facilitator: Sokende Sanndru

The Psychic Connection

The Psychic Connection is a group dedicated to the understanding, sharing, learning and the passing of knowledge on all matters psychic, mediumship, clairvoyance, sensitive and empathic abilities.

By working together, whether you are just starting or an experienced psychic, you will find the experience enjoyable and challenging, yet very rewarding.
For October’s meeting please bring with you a picture of a person who you know personally. This is an evening that we will be doing psychic work and sharing our impressions with each other.

Date: Friday, October 7^th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: by donation
Contact: Robert & Sylvia at tpc@trilogy2003.com

EPIC Presents: Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding

Hot drinks are provided by the Edmonton Paranormal Society. Baked goods are always welcome.

Date: Saturday, October 15^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Drum Making Workshop – Part 1

The drum making ceremony begins like this:
1) People start to gather and get comfortable.
2) Smudging and prayer ceremony is offered to the group.
3) A talking stick is passed around the group A question is asked “Why do you seek the teachings of the drum ?”
4) A group demonstration and teaching of lacing the drum with a vinyl drum head.
5) The group then laces the vinyl drum head before the real thing.
6) Once the group is comfortable with the lacing, they start lacing the real thing.
7) Hang the drums to dry.
8) Closing drum making ceremony.
9) Homeward bound.

Date: Sunday, October 16^th
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $260.00 (for both weekends) payable by September 23^rd
Contact: Chris at WFL at 780-454-0187

Drum Making Workshop – Part 2

While the drums have dried out over the week, The drum circle begins.
1) People start to gather and get comfortable.
2) Smudging and prayer ceremony is offered to the group.
3) A talking stick is passed around the group and 4 questions are asked:
1) When did you stop Singing ?
2) When did you stop Dancing ?
3) When did you stop enchanted by stories ?
4) When did you stop listening to the sweet sound of silence ?
4) Each drum is blessed in ceremony. Four directions song is sung for the group.
5) Teachings of the drum begins.
6) Break
7) Power drumming begins.
8) Drum with a song.
9) Drumming meditation.
10) Closing drum making ceremony.
11) Homeward bound.

Date: Sunday, October 23^rd
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: included in the price of Part 1
Contact: Chris at Where Faeries Live at 780-454-0187

Witch’s Ball

Witch’s Ball at Glengarry Community Hall located at 13325 89 Street on Saturday October 29, 2011. Tickets available at Quantum Comics & Collectibles 6416 28 Ave NW, Edmonton or Where Faeries Live 10991A – 124 Street Tickets are $25.00 or $30.00 at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the dance will start at 8pm. There will be a Midnight lunch, a Silent auction and Prizes for Best Costume. This Year we are inviting people to enter the Jack-O-Lantern contest, Bring your carved Pumpkin or other gourd, there will a contest for the spookiest treats (cake, cookies, or other deserts) all spooky treats will be shared at the Midnight lunch. Please let us know if your going to enter the Desert or Pumpkin carving contest athttp://www.facebook.com/groups/257107890979849/, or call Where Faeries Live, there will be a small cash prize for best desert and Pumpkin.

Date: Saturday, October 29^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – last call is at 1 a.m.
Location: Glengarry Community League (13325-89 Street)
Admission: $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door
Contact: Ed at 780-454-0187

Community Events

Women’s Drumming and Goddess Chanting Circle

In October, we’ll be partying in honour of the Circle’s 10th anniversary! Yes, 10 fabulous years of drumming, singing and celebrating the Maiden, Mother and Crone in each of us! How time has flown and how many wonderful women the Circle has seen over the years! Come and join the fun — newcomers are always welcome. No drum or drumming/singing experience is necessary.

Date:Wednesday, October 5^th
Time:7:30 p.m.
Location:West Edmonton (phone for address)
Cost:voluntary donation
Contact:Debra at (780) 483-7310

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

Welcome to our second season of drumming!

Date: Friday, October 7^th
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta

Date: Sunday, October 9^th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ritchie Hall (7727-98 Street)
Admission: By donation
Contact: cwaalberta@gmail.com

Edmonton Astrological Society

The Edmonton Astrological Societyis once again hosting“The Alberta Connection” astrological conference in Red Deer, Alberta on October 14,15 & 16, 2011. This event will be held at theRed Deer Lodge and the cost per person for the conference only is $90.00. This price includes 2 lunches and 1 Dinner. Rooms at the Red Deer Lodge have been discounted for the event to $119.00 per night, double occupancy.

There will be NO regular meeting of the society for the month of October, because of the conference.

*** For more information you can either go to the EAS site: www.astrologyedmonton.comor you can contact Inge at 780-922-6658. This is always a fun and informative weekend. We hope to see you there!!!

EPLC Study Group

This learning/study group is a self directed year and a day pagan course. The topics and dates will be listed on theeplc.webs.com site and the cost would be free. This course is a self-guided path with facilitated discussions and to allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and gain a better understanding of daily spiritual living, offering ideas to other study group students. We ask that anyone interested in signing up for the study group, be committed to attending as many dates as possible, EPLC understands that people are busy and some study group meetings may have to be missed occasionally. There is a level of commitment and respect for the people who are committed to the group as well as for those facilitating and we believe everyone’s time is valuable, therefore please ensure that you really want to commit to a YEAR of personal learning for no other reason than to grow spiritually within yourself.

Purpose: to learn from others and share knowledge to further a personal path of spiritual choices and increase personal knowledge of inner beliefs and how to live a spiritual lifestyle
Topics: there is a tentative schedule of topics listed on the website www.eplc.webs.com
Concepts: allowing all participants to
~Think out loud
~Share ideas
~Learn from one another
~Charting a learning plan for the group
*one topic at a time where each member gives their input about their beliefs and traditions
~Confidentiality of personal experiences disclosed within the group

Prerequisites: Commitment to attendance and group work
Families Welcome: as with all EPLC Fellowship activities – children are always welcome.

Date: Friday, October 14^th
Time:7 pm -9:30 pm 15 minutes to set up, two hours for work, and 15 minutes to clean up.
Location: Suite 217, 11520 100 Ave., Academy Place, Edmonton
Cost: By donation – requests will be made if specific items are needed

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship (EPLC)

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship – EPLC, is an interactive pagan spiritualist discussion group that is family friendly, focusing on shared pagan learning, The EPLC invites everyone to join the monthly circles and annual events to meet other pagans and their families, while sharing different traditions within pagan spirituality. The EPLC is not a coven, nor is EPLC a religious society; the EPLC is a fellowship dedicated to pagan spirituality and fostering growth within pagan family traditions. The EPLC exists to share experiences, learn from others, build community, havefun and teach each other and our children acceptance for different spiritual paths and lifestyles. EPLC offers pagans a safe place to start or continue their spiritual journey with a group of accepting individuals. Each month members cast an interactive circle, participate in a presentation on a topic chosen by the group, and children are given pagan friendly activities to keep them occupied during circle time. EPLC is proud to host meetings at the Pride Centre of Edmonton, 9540 111 avenue, the 3rd Saturday of each month as a way to foster acceptance in all people regardless of culture, race, religion or sexuality. Everyone is asked to please bring a snack to share during social and clean uptime; please bring enough for at least 15 people.

October’s theme will be determined at the September 17 meeting, please attend if you have a specific theme you want disucssed at a future EPLC circle.

Date: Saturday, October 15^th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Pride Centre of Alberta (9540-111 Avenue)
Admission: By donation
Contact: Kaldra & Lupine
E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com
Website: www.eplc.webs.com
Phone/Text: 780-994-6373
Wheelchair Accessible Location

EPLC Meet & Greet

EPLC has had a request from the community to help people meet other people, be it for personal connections such as getting a date, finding a coven, or meeting someone to do a divination reading.

We are looking for people who would like to post classifieds for the local Edmonton area in various categories of an online directory. Watch the website for more information as EPLC hopes to arrange a live meet and greet for singles in September or October depending on interest generated. If you would like to be part of the online directory as a business please send your information via email. If you would like to be part of the singles meet and greet – please send a private email to EPLC and we will arrange to have someone contact you with further details about the singles meet and greet as information is available.

E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

Welcome to our second season of drumming!

Date: Friday, October 21^st
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Spirit Lantern Learning Circle

Samhain, for the Gaelic for “Summer’s End” is the third and final harvest and is generally held to be the Pagan New Year Festival. It is a festival with many traditions associated with it, not the least of which being communication with the dead and divination of the future. It is a time when the past and the future come together in the present and the veil between this world and the next is the thinnest, allowing the spirits of the departed to either return for a day and a night of revelry with their survivors or for the survivors to engage in psychopomp work (ushering their dead onward). It is a time that reminds us that we are not eternal in this incarnation but that what comes afterwards is not to be feared, rather celebrated. Please join us this night as we honor those who have gone before us and seek to divine a message of hope for those yet to come.

Date: Sunday, October 30^th
Time: doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the rite begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church on 108th avenue and 119th street
Admission: $5.00 – to help pay for the rent of the facility and supplies

Terry is also available for psychic and tarot card readings from her home. Please call her for more information.
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Sales

A Sense of Serenity
10342-81 Avenue N.W. Edmonton

The sales at Sense of Serenity are as follows:

1. The singing Bowls for 50% off;
2. The Ringing Cedar series are still 30% off;
3. The table outside has many thing for 50% off;
4. The Nordic statues will be 30% off; and
5. The Yoga Pillows are 25% off.
Also as per usual the 2 racks of books and cd and decks are now full of stuff that is new and the store has lots of new items in.

Workshops

Development Meditation

Development meditation is a class on Wednesday nights to help you develop your inner spirit and intuition.

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Unique Perceptions (78 Oswald Drive, Spruce Grove)
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Anne @ 780-960-2166

Earth Magic Energetic Studies
Presented by: Brenda Walsh 
Soul Searchers Intuitive Consulting

This monthly Class will focus on the awareness and development of our own natural intuitive nature in conjunction with developing an awareness and relationship to the natural worlds.
Some of the topics, just to name few:

Energetic Awareness: understanding, transforming, creating
Intuitive Understanding: awareness, development
Finding Aspects of Self: hidden away like treasures
Grounding: within ourselves and earth
Connecting with the Faeries Realms
What Animals Teach Us: pets and wild
What Nature Teaches: trees and other nature spirit
Creating Sacred Spaces: faery gardens, alters, offerings
Signs, Dreams, Visions

These informative classes are taught in a very simple and relaxed atmosphere with hands on, experiential learning. A variety of techniques and tools are used from guided/walking mediations, crystals, herbs, color. Expect the unexpected…
Classes are once a month from March to December, Wednesday Evenings on the following dates:October 19/11 – November 23/11 December 21/11Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Doors open 6:30
Location: Ritchie Community Hall 7727-98St Edmonton, AB
Cost: $25.00/Class (Cash Only)
To register for class(es) contact:
Brenda Walsh 780-449-6862 or emailsoulsearchers@shaw.caAvalon College Wiccan Seminary

In addition registration for Avalon College’s Ritual Theory 101 course is open: Preregistration is required to ensure a space in the course for you. There may be enough interest that two sessions will be offered. With your note confirming your interest, please tell me which time and date suits you the best: October 9th 10-11:30 Pacific Time and every two weeks afterward or October 16th 10-11:30. If a sufficient number of people request another day and time (a minimum of three) and I can manage it, I’m open to switching.

In order to preregister – send your name, date and time preferred, email address, Skype caller id to me. Registration will be confirmed when I receive a cheque (or cash) for $200 for non-members of CWABC or CWAA, or $100 for members.

5-10282 132nd Street, Surrey BC V3T 0C4

samwagar@shaw.ca

Rit 101: Introduction to Ritual Theory. This will be a reading course working through Catherine Bell’s “Ritual: Perspectives and Dimensions” (Oxford U Press, 1997) with the reading and discussion of one chapter every two weeks. Some supplemental reading will be assigned and participation in discussion will be required. Students will be given a series of exercises to perform privately and required to write short reports on their performance and experience of them.

The course will begin in October and involve ten meetings, concluding in February 2012. The course will be carried out with meetings by Skype on-line. They will be limited to confirmed maximum enrolments of six students per section with a minimum of three. Local students will be welcome to participate in in-person discussions as well.

In the Spring 2012 term one course will be offered, also by distance education.

Academic courses will have fees of $200 each for the general public, $100 for members of CWABC and CWAA. The College is not formally affiliated with either CWABC or CWAA.
Blessed Be

Sam Wagar
Priest, Vancouver-Burnaby Temple
CWABC

Other Events in Alberta

1st Annual Grail Festival (Fundraising Event)

Come and celebrate the spirit of giving at the Grail Festival – Quest for Goodwill a mystical event that brings a community together in support of Animals Rescue Societies and honors the special people who care for them.
Join us in a day filled with inspiration, magic and absolute delight. The event offers you an opportunity to share your generosity by purchasing festival tickets, with all proceeds going directly to the Rescue Societies. The festival tickets can be used for all activities at this special event. Step back in time and enjoy the captivating energy from the Knights of the Northern Realm. These 14th century knights have bridged time and space to champion our event, dressed in medieval period clothing they are sure to entertain.

Use your tickets to enjoy a mini oracle reading with one of our gifted readers, or shop at our mystical sale table filled with unique items. Treat yourself to fun body art, or share with the kids at the crafters table. Participate in our Silent Auction with incredible items up for bid. In the afternoon you can also relax in the company of Dr. Jim Butler Ph.D. and listen to his inspiring presentation “Connecting to the Spirit of Nature in a World Gone Mad”.

There is something for everyone, with even more surprises!! Come dressed in your favorite mystical costume and remember to bring a gift donation from our wish list, great ways to receive even more festival tickets.

We are looking forward to celebrating in the Spirit of Giving with all of you!!

Date: Saturday, September 17^th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ritchie Community League (7727 – 98 Street)
Admission: you can buy tickets to participate in the various activities
Contact: Brenda Walsh at: 780-449-6862, soulsearchers @shaw.ca; or Jodie Badry at: 780-217-2173, jbadry @telus.net

Rocktober Gem Show

One of the largest gem show’s in Central Alberta! This amazing eleven day show is one you can’t miss.

Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Jewelry, Courses, Classes and more!

We take over the entire mall and stuff it with an amazing array of gems and minerals! Whether you are into metaphysical, or like to make your own gems and minerals, or are a dedicated rockhound; this show has something for everyone!

Dates: October 6-16, 2011
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Centre Mall (5230-45 Street, Lacombe, Alberta)
Contact: For specific schedules, and more information on what to expect at the show, visit www.silvercove.biz

Events in British Columbia

Workshops

Introduction to Tarot

This workshop is for the person who is interested or intrigued by Tarot, but lacks knowledge or skill with it. This course will take the participant through the history and origins of the tarot, how Hollywood has added mystery and mystique to tarot. Next, we will look at the variety of decks out there, and discuss other card divination systems out there.
We will look at caring for your cards, cleansing them, and picking a deck for self.
We will then look at learning the cards, and the symbolism. Then, we will learn about how to interpret the cards using a journal, symbolism guides, colour, and intuition as well, learning about how picture language of the tarot works.
We will examine the Celtic Cross layout, and other layouts, including making up your own lay out. We will go over ways to engage tarot as a student, and ways to apply tarot to other systems, such as numerology, and so forth.
Finally, we will get to know one another, and learn to do practice reading for each other in the class, and talk about how to read for others, ways to word interpretations for others, and the ethics of reading.
Participants will need a tarot deck and a notebook. Handouts will be provided. An opportunity to participate in a private elist to ask questions during the class, and online chat schedule will be available. Course will also include visual slideshow using power point of the various points of information. With registration, details of this will be available. A power point viewing program is available.
One will need to get a Rider Waite based tarot deck (I will be carrying tarot decks starting in Spring 2010), silk scarf (can be used), coffee beans, magazines, a set of different gems and crystals (need at least 22), computer access with printer, and a sense of fun and adventure.

Date: October 11^th, 25^th, and November 1^st (and online for out of town)
Time: (please contact the store)
Location: Echoes at Dawn Metaphysical (533 Dominion Street, Prince George)
Cost: $85.00 + H.S.T. or $95.00 + H.S.T. (which includes a deck of cards)
Contact: 250-277-1771 or mail@echoesatdawn.com

Aboriginal Hand Drum Making Workshop

In this workshop you will learn how to make a 12 inch or 14 inch aboriginal hand drum. Coffee and tea is provided, but please bring a lunch. Pre-registration is required to prepare enough materials for each person.

Date: Saturday, October 1^st
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Echoes at Dawn Metaphysical (533 Dominion Street, Prince George)
Cost: $225.00 for a 12 inch drum or $240.00 for a 14 inch hand drum. A $100.00 deposit is required by September 24^th
Contact: 250-277-1771 or mail@echoesatdawn.com

The Hunter’s Moon

The Hunters Moon is the full moon of October. This is another symbolic moon name that’s obvious. This time represents the onset of prime hunting season. Heavy foliage is drifting away as quick as the season, and deerare a bit buggy this time of year. That means their easy to see clearly and easily downed for the First People’s purposes.

Reference: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-american-full-moon-names.html

EDMONTON PAGAN PRIDE-2011 VIDEO

Lain — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:05:27 +0000

Edmonton-

Under sunny skies, Edmonton’s Pagan community gathered to celebrate the annual Pagan Pride Day.

Many thanks to Organizer Ed Van Der Zouwen, for putting together this gathering. For a full list of the activities and presenters, visit the Edmonton Pagan Pride Day Facebook Page.

T Thorn Coyle in Kelowna

Lain — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:06:21 +0000

Friday, October 14 at 7:00pm - October 16 at 3:00pm

Summerhill Pyramid Winery Kelowna, BC

Your Divine Work- T. Thorn Coyle

Join us for an evening talk followed by a two day workshop in the Kikuli at Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

There is work that only you can bring to the world through your life, your dreams, your hands, your voice, your heart. You make manifest this magic, and help weave the cosmos in all its shining beauty. What is the song of your soul? What is the longing pumping through your cells? What is yourlife’s purpose and your True Will? How can you tune into your own divine nature and shape your destiny? Once we understand our Divine Work, our lives take on new energy, connection and significance: We are literally creating the cosmos.

This is a rare opportunity to work with internationally-renowned mystic, author, teacher and musician T. Thorn Coyle.

T. Thorn Coyle is an internationally respected visionary and teacher of the magical and esoteric arts. The author of Kissing the Limitless and Evolutionary Witchcraft, she hosts the Elemental Castings podcast series, writes a popular weblog, Know Thyself, and has produced several CDs of sacred music. Thorn’s teaching and spiritual direction practices help people worldwide. Pagan, mystic, and activist, she is founder and head of Solar Cross Temple and Morningstar Mystery School and lives by the San Francisco Bay. www.thorncoyle.com

Price: $135 for the weekend intensive. $15-$30 sliding scale for the Introductory talk. Pay what you are able to afford and if you are attending the whole weekend pay on the low end. Come and enjoy the beauty of Summerhill Pyramid Winery and treat yourself at the fabulous Sunset Organic Bistro. For more information go to our website at www.yourdivinework.ca

editor’s note; this post re-posted from the Facebook page- T Thorn Coyle in Kelowna, for the purpose of promoting this event. Please visit the official website, www.yourdivinework.ca
for more information

Edmonton Pagan Pride Day- 2011

Lain — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:06:36 +0000

Edmonton Pagan Pride Day

Date: September 24, 2011 starting at 11AM
Location: Eastwood Community Hall and Park
11803-86 Street Northwest Edmonton
For more information, email Ed at Edmonton.Pagan.Pride@gmail.com or call
(780)454-0187 Where Faeries Live and ask for Ed or Chris

As the Pagan festival season winds down for another year, and the harvest season begins, communities across North America, and around the world start celebrating Pagan Pride. Already, pictures and videos are coming in of several different communities and how they celebrate Pagan Pride.

Typically held around the Autumnal Equinox, Edmonton’s celebration is to feature a Mabon ritual, an information booth on the different paths and organizations available in Edmonton, children’s activities, drumming and storytelling featuring Kriket Shaman, artisans and vendors, and a “share the harvest” food drive.

Guided largely by the principles of the international initiative of the Pagan Pride Project, many communities hold the festivities in a public place, to provide a positive public image of Paganism, what we believe, who we are, and help to dispel the negative beliefs held by some members of the larger community about minority religions. This is a free event, and all are welcome.

This year, the task of organizing Pagan Pride Day has fallen into the laps of the good folks at Where Faeries Live pagan shop in Edmonton. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please don’t hesitate to contact either Ed or Chris through the website, or at the Facebook page.

Edmonton’s Northern Tribes will be on hand to cover the festivities, so don’t forget to watch here after the event for full coverage, including photos and video!

The Community Quibbler – Connecting You to Community Events September 2011

Lain — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:43:35 +0000

The Community Quibbler

Welcome to The Community Quibbler!

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Hello Everyone! I hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer. Thankfully we have had a number of warm days and can now appreciate the weather.

Here’s to hoping that the weather will hold out for the last few weeks of August so that we can truly enjoy the time of year before the school year starts.

Save the Date: Yuletide Craft Market

The Editor of the Quibbler and a few of her pagan friends are organizing a Yuletide Craft Market for the fall. This is a perfect opportunity to find those unique and special hand-made items for your Yule celebration. We are currently looking for vendors! If you are interested please contact us.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Glenwood Community League, 16430 – 97 Avenue
Contact: nurse88@shaw.ca

From Our Supporter: Where Faeries Live (10991-124 Street)

Pagan Pride Spirit Award

Where Faeries Live is Proud and Pleased to announce The “Pagan Pride Spirit Award”. This award is intended to recognize people who volunteer in the pagan community and contribute their time and energy in helping to create the vibrant Edmonton Pagan Community. Please send your nomination, in the form of a letter to Edmonton.Pagan.Pride@gmail.com, with a deadline of October 21st. This is intended to recognize one outstanding volunteer in the community on a yearly basis. It is not a popularity contest and nominations must include the name or magical name of the individuals, a way to contact that person, and a list of volunteer activities. Anyone can be nominated and anyone can nominate a person who volunteers in the Pagan community. As the Edmonton community has been active for a long time if there are people who need to be recognized for their long time commitment to the community please include those people as well. The 2011 Pagan Pride Spirit Award will be given out at the Witch’s Ball to allow enough time for people to send in their nominations.

You can now shop for many of your Pagan supply needs from the comfort (and warmth) of your own home! Check out the online store at Where Faeries Live at:http://www.wherefaerieslive.com/shop.php.

In the store there are a few new things that you might like to check out:

Now in stock! Canadian grown sweetgrass braids. They are this year’s crop (so they’re fresh and fragrant)!

Three Kings Charcoal disks are also in. The price has dropped to $2.95 for each tube of 10 disks.

Calendar

Witchcraft 101 & 102

Witchcraft 101 and 102 will be starting on September 9, 2011 from 6:30 PM till 8 PM. This series of drop-in class is designed to give you a basic education in Witchcraft. The cost will be $5 per class and if you need supplies you will be told in Witchcraft 101 and you can bring them from home or buy them at Where Faeries Live. You will be introduced to concepts to enhance your personal practices and to explain things that you may have read about, but would unsure how that would work in real life. You will be able to explore options and try new formulas in a safe environment. Meet and talk to other who are exploring and working on there own practice, a chance to compare notes. Witchcraft 102 will start on September 23 and be more of the practical side. Examples: How to cast your circle, making magical incense, using herbs, your Books of Light and Shadow, using the energy you raise. These and other topics will be discussed in Witchcraft 102. At the end of the year you will have the equivalent of a year and day dedicate class. For more info call Where Faeries live at780.454.0187

Witchcraft 201

Witch’s Ball

The Witch’s Ball is coming up soon and will be happening on October 29, 2011. The dance will be at the same Hall as last year with the same DJ. For More info call Where Faeries live at 780.454.0187 or email Ed at Edmonton.Pagan.Pride@gmail.com.

Edmonton Paranormal Interest Club (EPIC)

Hot drinks are provided by Edmonton Paranormal Society.  Baked goods are always welcomed. Hope to see you all there!

Date: Saturday, September 3^rd
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Women’s Mysteries

Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: By donation
Facilitator: Sokende Sanndru

The Psychic Connection

The Psychic Connection is a group dedicated to the understanding, sharing, learning and the passing of knowledge on all matters psychic, mediumship, clairvoyance, sensitive and empathic abilities.

By working together, whether you are just starting or an experienced psychic, you will find the experience enjoyable and challenging, yet very rewarding.

Date: Friday, September 2^nd
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: by donation
Contact: Robert & Sylvia at tpc@trilogy2003.com

EPIC Presents: Interactive Clairvoyant Understanding

Hot drinks are provided by the Edmonton Paranormal Society. Baked goods are always welcome.

Date: Saturday, September 17^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Where Faeries Live
Admission: $5.00

Pagan Pride Day

Pagan Pride Day will be at the same location as last year – Borden park and Bellevue Hall located at 7308 112 Ave N.W. Edmonton.

We are still working on the details and would encourage anyone who like to help out to email Ed atEdmonton.Pagan.Pride@gmail.comWe have already confirmed some of those who presented from last year and are in the process of getting in touch with the rest of the groups and people. The Labyrinth will be there again. Children activities are in the planning stage. This year we our hoping to do a Mabon ritual and after the Ritual we are going to serve up some chili, vegetarian chili and celiac friendly food. As part of the Mabon celebration we would ask people to bring a non-perishable item or cash to donate to the food bank. Vendors are as always welcome to attend our Pride Day and will have space in the hall. Table fees are $50 and will include a table and a couple of chairs. Space allotted will be basically a 10 x 10 space.

Date:Saturday, September 24, 2011
Time:TBA
Location:Borden Park and Bellevue Hall (7308-112 Avenue)
Contact: Edmonton.Pagan.Pride@gmail.com

Community Events

Women’s Drumming and Goddess Chanting Circle

Dike, the Greek Goddess of Justice, will be at the centre of our September Circle. Come and help celebrate Her with drumming and singing! Newcomers are always welcome. No drum or drumming/singing experience is needed.

Date:Wednesday, September 7^th
Time:7:30 p.m.
Location:West Edmonton (phone for address)
Cost:voluntary donation
Contact:Debra at (780) 483-7310

EPLC Study Group – First Meeting

Purpose: to learn from others and share knowledge to further a personal path of spiritual choices and increase personal knowledge of inner beliefs and how to live a spiritual lifestyle
Topics: there is a tentative schedule of topics but until a group dynamic is finalized the topics of study won’t be finalized either will final dates
Concepts: allowing all participants to
~Think out loud
~Share ideas
~Learn from one another
~Charting a learning plan for the group
*one topic at a time where each member gives their input about their beliefs and traditions
~Confidentiality of personal experiences disclosed within the group

Prerequisites: Commitment to attendance and group work
Families Welcome: as with all EPLC Fellowship activities – children are always welcome.

Date: Friday, September 9^th. The current schedule is one meeting per month for the first half of the year and after that increased to twice a year if necessary.

Time:7 pm -9:30 pm 15 minutes to set up, two hours for work, and 15 minutes to clean up.
Location: Suite 217, 11520 100 ave, Academy Place, Edmonton
Cost: By donation – requests will be made if specific items are needed

Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta

Date: Sunday, September 11^th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ritchie Hall (7727-98 Street)
Admission: By donation
Contact: cwaalberta@gmail.com

Shaman’s Journey Drumming Circle

Welcome to our second season of drumming!

Date: Friday, September 16^th
Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m, and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church (10804-119 Street)
Admission: $5-10 you decide what you can afford in that range
Contact: Visit us on Facebook or send us an e-mail at shamansjourneydrumming@gmail.com

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship (EPLC)

Edmonton Pagan Learning Circle Fellowship – EPLC, is an interactive pagan spiritualist discussion group that is family friendly, focusing on shared pagan learning, The EPLC invites everyone to join the monthly circles and annual events to meet other pagans and their families, while sharing different traditions within pagan spirituality. The EPLC is not a coven, nor is EPLC a religious society; the EPLC is a fellowship dedicated to pagan spirituality and fostering growth within pagan family traditions. The EPLC exists to share experiences, learn from others, build community, havefun and teach each other and our children acceptance for different spiritual paths and lifestyles. EPLC offers pagans a safe place to start or continue their spiritual journey with a group of accepting individuals. Each month members cast an interactive circle, participate in a presentation on a topic chosen by the group, and children are given pagan friendly activities to keep them occupied during circle time. EPLC is proud to host meetings at the Pride Centre of Edmonton, 9540 111 avenue, the 3rd Saturday of each month as a way to foster acceptance in all people regardless of culture, race, religion or sexuality. Everyone is asked to please bring a snack to share during social and clean uptime; please bring enough for at least 15 people.

September will be the start of Year 6, which is our annual planning & scheduling with a brown bag circle

Date: Saturday, September 17^th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Pride Centre of Alberta (9540-111 Avenue)
Admission: By donation
Contact: Kaldra & Lupine
E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com
Website: www.eplc.webs.com
Phone/Text: 780-994-6373
Wheelchair Accessible Location

EPLC Meet & Greet

EPLC has had a request from the community to help people meet other people, be it for personal connections such as getting a date, finding a coven, or meeting someone to do a divination reading.

E-mail: EdmontonPaganLearningCircle@gmail.com

Spirit Lantern Learning Circle

The Second Harvest is known by many names in the pagan community: Alban Elfed, (Light of the Sea) to the Druids; Mean Fomhair in the Irish Calenda Harvest Home, the Feast Ingathering and Mabon among most Wiccans. It derives its name from the name of the Welsh “Divine Child”, a part of the pair Mabon of the pair Mabon ap Modron (Son of the Mother) although the connection between the name and the purpose of the harvest remains obscure.

It is a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess and the God during the winter months. It is called the “Second Harvest because it is the second of three harvest festivals within the Great Wheel of the Year: Lughnasadh (August 1), Mabon (September 20), and Samhain (October 31). It is a ritual of reflection, of reaping the rewards of the goals, ideas, and plans planted at Oestara and giving thanks for the fruits of our labours.

Date: Sunday, September 18^th
Time: doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the rite begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Church on 108th avenue and 119th street
Admission: $5.00 – to help pay for the rent of the facility and supplies

Terry is also available for psychic and tarot card readings from her home. Please call her for more information.

Edmonton Astrological Society

The Edmonton Astrological Society meets from September to June.
The next meeting will be held on Friday September 9th at 7:30 PM at 3880-74Avenue.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. Or check out our site atwww.astrologyedmonton.com

We hope everyone has had a safe and wonderful summer.

Call for Submissions

Northern Tribes, Edmonton’s Pagan News and Events site, is seeking a first hand account of this year’s Panfest. We are looking for a short-under 1000 words-first person account of your experience. If you love to write, tell a good story, or just plain talk a lot… we’d love to hear from you. If chosen, your article will be published on Northern Tribes, and as an affiliate member of the Pagan Newswire Collective, your words could potentially reach thousands of like minded Pagans around the world! As a bribe… the author of the chosen article will receive a $50 gift certificate to Where Faeries Live in Edmonton, winner to be announced at Pagan Pride Day-Sept 24th.

All submissions will be reviewed and responded to. Send your submission to mhaoillain@gmail.comby Sept 15, 2011. You can use any name you like, magical or mundane, and you can send in a headshot, if you like. So, sharpen your pencils, and let’s tell the world how much fun you had at Panfest!!

… and a last minute submission, I couldn’t refuse…

Shapeshifter’s Embrace

Gasp!! What is that??

I assure you I have not gone to The Popular Culture. I am not talking about vampires and werewolves, our current societies obsession with shapeshifting ~ (hint: transformation). Nope, I assure you we are discussing shamanic shapeshifting. Have you ever heard the story of the Tibetan Shapeshifting Frog?? Well I know SOME of you have heard me tell the Tale.

Shapeshifting is Transformation.

Shamans have shapeshifted two ways: physically and energetically. I encourage everyone to try to physically shapeshift I really do. However… if you are expecting that in a weekend of shamanic work at Elk Island I hate to disappoint you; physical shapeshifting takes much work, much patience and dedication that even I find challenging. And is currently quite rare. However I know a story….

This weekend we are going to explore energetic shapeshifting, a shamanic tool with the ability to lead us deeper into ourselves with the sole intention of getting out of ourselves. Wait, that does make sense. Think about it, we have to enter into the chaos in order to exit into the transformation. But transformation through who and for what purpose?

Some of us are short readers so here is the information.
What: Elk Island Shamanic Wilderness Camp
When: August 19 – 21, 2011
Where: Well Elk Island National Park of Course on Highway 16 East of Edmonton in Alberta no less
Cost: A whopping $120
Registration: contact Kriket 780-934-8222 orvixsin@hotmail.com.

Or send me a psychic message and if you are not at the gates Friday night by 8, I apparently didn’t hear you. However, everyone who has always meant to come has always found a way in!!

However, there will be a list of what to bring, it would behoove you to know what I expect you to have in order to have a transformational shapeshifting experience… just sayin’.

For those not too busy Read on…

We are all energy, and we are all one. This is the basic concept behind shapeshifting. It’s all about shifting energy, being rather than becoming. This Elk Island we will work on the barriers to shapeshifting such as grudges, distrust and denial… and these are not towards others, but to ourselves. We have to enter into the chaos of ourselves, transform ourselves before we can begin to extend the same courtesy to others.

To a certain degree we are all shapeshifting all the time because our thoughts and emotions affect our energy field – the energy we project and the energy others perceive. Sometimes we do this intentionally for a specific purpose and sometimes because something affected us greatly and we lost it. (This could be a hint for some of our work)

So how are we going to go about Shapeshifting? Well I can give you a hint, there is a Peregrine Falcon in there. Oh and some journeys. Some drumming, well actually lots of drumming, some energy work, yup that. Oh and lest I forget some seton sitting. And I cannot disappoint anyone, a blindfolded walk.

There will be clans and ritual and… well lots of other things… you will have to come to find out more.

Call me: 780-934-822

I will know if you don’t… we shamans are a tad psychic.

British Columbia Events

CWABC – Vancouver Area Temple

Vancouver-Burnaby Temple is one of three full member temples in the Congregationalist Wiccan Association of BC, and the oldest. It has been offering public Wiccan rituals and services on a varying schedule for seven years. Now on the Saturday near every Full Moon, open to anyone, free of charge, wheelchair accessible, children-friendly. The Priest, Sam Wagar, is licensed to perform legal weddings in BC. For information on CWABC visit our websitewww.cwabc.org.

Date: Saturday, September 10^th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Metrotown Mall Community Room, Burnaby, B.C.
Admission: by donation
Contact: samwagar@shaw.ca

Sales

A Sense of Serenity
10342-81 Avenue N.W. Edmonton

The sales at Sense of Serenity are as follows:

1. The singing Bowls for 30% off;
2. The Ringing Cedar series are still 30% off;
3. The table outside has many thing for 50% off;
4. The Nordic statues will be 30% off; and
5. The Yoga Pillows are 25% off.
Also as per usual the 2 racks of books and cd and decks are now full of stuff that is new and the store has lots of new items in.

Workshops

Development Meditation

Development meditation is a class on Wednesday nights to help you develop your inner spirit and intuition.

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Unique Perceptions (78 Oswald Drive, Spruce Grove)
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Anne @ 780-960-2166

Lotions, Toners, & Face Serums

Date: Thursday, September 1^st
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

This class is also offered again on Friday September 30^th at 6:00 p.m.

Home Spa

As the world around us becomes more and more hectic, creating blends of spa products for home can be the most comforting remedy… Come in and learn how to make the most wonderful face cleanser, cocoa butter bath truffles, a botanical face mask blend, and an aromatic shower gel. Of course a spa night is never complete without a perfect and personalized body oil, so we make one of those too.

Date: Friday, September 9^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

Body Balms

Date: Sunday, September 11^th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Body & Face Exfoiliants

Use natural ingredients such as salt, oatmeal, sugar and pumice to create the perfect exfoiliant to remove dead dry skin.

Handcraft: - Salt body scrub - Green coffee cellulite polish - Honey scrub - Pumice foot scrub - Gentle face exfoiliant.

Date: Wednesday, September 14^th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Melt & Pour Soap Making

Date: Friday, September 23^rd
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00

Essential Oil Blending

Date: Sunday, September 25^th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Earth’s Aromatique (#2, 7115-109 Street)
Cost: $75.00
Contact: 780-432-7955

Earth Magic Energetic Studies
Presented by: Brenda Walsh
Soul Searchers Intuitive Consulting

This monthly Class will focus on the awareness and development of our own natural intuitive nature in conjunction with developing an awareness and relationship to the natural worlds.

Some of the topics, just to name few:

Energetic Awareness: understanding, transforming, creating
Intuitive Understanding: awareness, development
Finding Aspects of Self: hidden away like treasures
Grounding: within ourselves and earth
Connecting with the Faeries Realms
What Animals Teach Us: pets and wild
What Nature Teaches: trees and other nature spirit
Creating Sacred Spaces: faery gardens, alters, offerings
Signs, Dreams, Visions

March 23/11-April 20/11-May 18/11– June 22/11- July 20/11 August 24/11– September 21/11 – October 19/11 – November 23/11 December 21/11

Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Doors open 6:30
Location: Ritchie Community Hall 7727-98St Edmonton, AB
Cost: $25.00/Class (Cash Only)
To register for class(es) contact: Brenda Walsh 780-449-6862 or email soulsearchers@shaw.ca

Avalon College Wiccan Seminary

Avalon College Wiccan Seminary is offering two courses by distance education, beginning in October. Both are reading and discussion courses in our academic stream, at the introductory level, roughly equivalent to first year university.

Rit 101: Introduction to Ritual Theory. Students will work through Catherine Bell’‘Ritual: Perspectives and Dimensions’(Oxford U Press, 1997) and some supplemental material, reading and discussing one chapter every two weeks. Participation in discussion, on Skype, will be required. Students will be given a series of exercises to perform privately and be required to write short reports on their performance and experience of them.

Theology 101: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion. Students will work through William Rowe’s “Philosophy of Religion; an introduction” (Wadsworth, 1993) and some supplemental material, reading and discussing roughly one chapter every two weeks. Participation in discussion, over Skype, will be required. Students will be required to write a paper of some substance dealing with a theological problem or issue in modern Wicca, approved by the instructor.

These courses will both be limited to confirmed maximum enrollments of six students with a minimum of three. Local students will be welcome to participate in in-person discussions as well.

In the Spring 2012 term one course will be offered, also by distance education.

Rit 601: Graduate Seminar on Ritual Theory. This will be a revised version of the seminar from 2011 and will be a reading and discussion seminar at an advanced level. This challenging seminar will involve reading one book every two weeks (13 books in total) and discussing it, writing three short book reviews and an original paper on some aspect of ritual applying these theoretical models to some real-world problem or idea. Participation in discussion is required. There are no pre-requisites but it is highly recommended that students have a background in ritual and some background in theory. Some post-secondary education would also be helpful.

The course will be limited to confirmed maximum enrollments of six students with a minimum of two and will begin in April 2013.

$200 fees will be charged for the general public and $100 for members of CWABC and CWAA. This project is not formally affiliated with CWABC or CWAA. Classes will be limited to six students.

The Dean of the Seminary, Sam Wagar, is a Wiccan 3rd degree since 1985, holds an MA in History from Simon Fraser University, and has a solid record of academic publications as well as a history as a community organizer.

For more information and to register, contact Sam atsamwagar@shaw.ca.

Other Events

!st Annual Grail Festival

We are looking forward to celebrating in the Spirit of Giving with all of you!!

The Harvest Moon

The Native American full moon name of September is the famous “harvest moon.” It represents the most adventageous time-frame in which we can pick (harvest) crops from the garden. The Native Americans knew this – they knew they would have almost a half hour more time to harvest their bounty beneath the helpful luminosity of the moon.

Reference: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-american-full-moon-names.html

Northern Tribes

THE COMMUNITY QUIBBLER- JANUARY 2012

The Community Quibbler

Welcome to The Community Quibbler!

Hello Everyone! Yule is just around the corner. How exciting!

Don’t forget to put your crystals, stones, and tools out in the moonlight this evening!

First Foot

UPDATE- Canadian Polygamy Law

COMMUNITY QUIBBLER -DECEMBER 2011

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December 2011

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Welcome to the Community Quibbler!

Energetic Awareness: understanding, transforming, creating

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EDMONTON PAGAN PRIDE-2011 VIDEO

T Thorn Coyle in Kelowna

Edmonton Pagan Pride Day- 2011

The Community Quibbler – Connecting You to Community Events September 2011

Welcome to The Community Quibbler!

Hello Everyone! I hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer. Thankfully we have had a number of warm days and can now appreciate the weather.

Energetic Awareness: understanding, transforming, creating