Pagan interest thread

[MoonFaceMama]

Hello,

As a pagan who practices alone i sometimes find it difficult to mark the passing of the wheel of the year in a secular society which largely ignores there things (ie, i sometimes forget special days ) I get the feeling there might be others on here who feel the same, or who do remember, and that maybe we could support each other in reminders and suggestions for celebrations...

Personally i tend to mark the seasons in ways that feel appropriate and are informal, i'm not big into ritual (but willing to discuss this with those who are). Now that i have a ds i think i'm more concious of helping him to have structure to his year (when i was little i had this through the church) and am considering joining a local pagan group so that i have a community of support in this, which might, in time, be available to him should he wish to access it.

So...a place to discuss pagan celebrations, ideas etc... Any takers?

Hi MoonFaceMama, we'll be easy to find as we're going to have a little stall (should be able to work out who we are from my profile) so definitely come and say hello!
We've been before but a while ago, and its changed a bit since then. You could try checking on their face book page about dogs as that seems to be quite busy.

Beltaine Blessings to all.

It's great that the sun is out.

We're looking forward to an afternoon communing with Isis and the earth in the garden.

Hello. What a beautiful weekend and a wonderful Beltaine. We've been camping - running in the woods, paddling in the sea, fossil hunting and watching the stars- perfect.

Hi everyone, Beltane Blessings to all.
Back to real life tomorrow but I will be taking so much positivity into the future.
(PC playing up so excuse terse message )

What a fantastic weekend! Highlights were Mr Fox,(think spooky fire morris dancing) who put on a spine tingling performance, a Beautiful Beltane Circle, some amazing costumes and beautiful May Queens, and just lots of really happy people! Beltane blessings everyone!

Is anyone still around?

My phone barred me from this thread for being underage I'm nipping in while I have access to the computer in the hope that putting it in my active convos will let me in the back door again

Beltane was wonderfull! SOrry I didn't see your message in time Dream of white horses!

Hi there, I thought you'd emigrated!!!

I had a lovely afternoon ritual in the garden with my little girl. The first time I'd shared a ritual with her. It was great.

I've had an emotional time recently as I've made contact with my birth mother. I spoke to her for the first time in 43 years 2 weeks ago!

We're taking it slowly in the hope that we can re-establish a connection.
I'm sure that there will be challenges ahead for both families, but am certain that they will be there for positive reasons.

What a thrill to be barred for being underage, that hasn't happened to me for decades.

Wow CofI that is amazing. It must be such an emotionally turbulant experience for you. I hope it is a wonderfull thing too.

How lovely for you and your dd to share a ritual. Can i ask how old she is?

How is your friend getting on?

Hi there, my little girl is 5 on tuesday, it was quite hilarious as she asked if she could call the Goddess God as she's used to that name from school.
I really don't think Isis minded in the slightest.

I got a bit annoyed by the enormous focus on easter, non religious school; and thought that I ought to give her a different view of religion.
After all who better to educate our kids about spirituality than those of us who've spent decades explaining our faith to others?

My friend is well on the mend now, thanks for remembering. She's riddled with arthritis though, as she's on a hormone removal drug. I've got her an appointment with my homeopath next week so hopefilly that will help.
She's generally an optimist though, so that tends to carry her through.

I am looking forward to meeting my birth mother someday soon, I have some misgivings though.
More in the nature of not wanting things to go wrong between us.
We may be genetically related but are strangers to each other so I think we need to get to know one another over the phone a bit more.

Hello there!
CofI, what amazing news, I hope this will be a really positive experience for you.

I am awaiting the arrival of grandchild no5, my DIL is having twinges as I write, I am so excited and so full of joy.

I found out this week that a wonderful Follower of the Goddess, who I met at Glastonbury Goddess conference at a workshop with Starhawk, developed a sudden illness and passed at the beginning of the year. I saw her twice in 'real life' but loved her Facebook personality. She was truly beautiful, in body, mind and Spirit and my life was enriched by knowing her.
I am constantly remembering her and asking the Goddess to hold her and her family close. Every day is truly a gift, I hope you all find joy in something in the coming days,
Bright Blessings, EM x

Aw bless CoI. Your little dd sounds lovely. I can understand your frustration re school. I hope she has a great birthday.

Glad to hear about your friend too and that her attitude is so helpfull to her.

Earthy, so sorry to hear about your friend. Sometimes in life there are people we meet in passing, with whom a connection is formed. Perhaps you will get chance to persue that connection in a different way.

Fingers crossed for everything going smoothly for the arrival of dgc5!

And thank you for your wishes of joy for us. I hope you find joy too!

Well i think the oak king has thought better of it and gone on holiday maybe....judging by the weather. At least the garden steams ahead. Without me! The elders are in flower early here too...yum.

Hello everyone, I am happy to say that my beautiful grandson, finally arrived this morning at 8.30!!

He is gorgeous, only seen photos as they live over in Bristol. Mu DDiL had a rough time so we aren't sure if we are visiting tonight or waiting until tomorrow. I am so grateful to live in these times, when we have the support of the amazing NHS to ensure safety for both mother and child.

Thanks be to Earth Mother for the gift of Life and Love, Bright Blessings to you all.

Congratulations earthy!

Congratulations Earthy, may the Goddess watch over and protect this wonderful new life.
Love and Bright Blessings to you and your family.xxx

Congratulations Earthy.
What a wonderfull start to summer!

I hope all goes well for your family.

Bright Blessings.

Thank you all!
Can I ask that you ask a blessing for DDIL and baby? He is a sleepy boy and she is feeling pressure from the staff to get him to feed more. IMO he will wake up soon and be fine but she's new to this and it can be hard!

It will be pleasure and an honour to do a blessing for you.
Bright blessings.xxx

I will light a candle this evening in their honour.
It's a privilege to be able to welcome a new child into our world.

Hi everyone, let's do a catch up!
I'm struggling with this weather as I have images of summer in my mind and they don't include wearing my sheepskin lined boots!! I have been freezing lately, boiling hot, windswept, soaking wet, sunburnt!! All within the space of a day!! I'm worried about a drought too, I think we take water for granted and will really struggle one day soon.
Do any of you seek out spiritual pages/info on FB? I have made some amazing contacts.
Sorry if this seems random ramblings I am in an insomniac state!

Congratulations, Earthy. Can you recommend any sites/ FB pages?

We've been busy - DP and I have gone our separate ways but we're still sorting things out so it's a bit awkward. I feel lighter and free again, which I like but I miss him. DS and I have been on holiday to North Norfolk. We camped by the marshes which I love. It's amazingly beautiful there and I always feel so grounded and connected to the Universe in a way that I usually don't.

Bright Blessings

Grockle, I send Blessings, we make hard choices sometimes don't we? For the right reasons so I'll ask that all will be well.
This too shall pass and All will be well are keeping me going through a physically painful period!!
I'm happy for you to PM me and be my 'friend' on FB, if that's not embarrassingly un-MN!!
Bless you all xx

Right that's it!! If I say drought again you have my permission to psychically sort me out. I heard an article on Today about agriculture having to stop taking water from rivers, our river has been like a stream so I mentioned it on here.
It has not stopped raining for more than an hour ever since! I am in the middle of replanting the flower beds in home garden and have just resigned myself to getting muddy, wet and cold. I hope we have a few nice days so that I can drink G&T and eat dinner outside whilst admiring the fruits of my labours!!
Of course, I know that having enough water is more important than my leisure time, I do give thanks for our easy access to clean water. Though, I do wonder if it's time to concentrate on Fire, or the Sun for a while!

lol earthy! i too am torn between my understanding that we need rain, and my desire for baking heat and pretend pg friendly ice cold beer. Mind you, tis not as bad up here. Drought wise that is. We've just been to devon on hols. I had been so looking forward to sneaking out early in the morning, before ds and dh were up, to watch the birds and drink coffee. And not one morning was dry! Now clearly i can't begrude them the rain...but just one dry morning would have made my week. Should have gone in may...

How are your dgs and ddil earthy?

I don't use fb i'm afraid...i fear the time it would take up!

Grockle i'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time, though as earthy says, for the right reasons. I found your discription for feeling lighter really evocative and hope you continue to find positives in what is always a difficult situation.

Well happy solstice all. It dawned bright here and i've collected some lovely grasses, barley, wheat, poppies, cornflowers and things i can not name. We are forecast showers for the rest of the day but hope for another walk and time to get goosegogs for a cake!

Goosegogs?

Things here are ok - I had a happy moment in the garden this afternoon, with the sun shining, surrounded by chickens when, for a brief second, I felt peaceful and happy. Then DS needed me, the dishes needed doing and life continued. But those precious moments are a wonderful reminder that life is good.

Bright blessings, all. Happy Solstice.

Gooseberries...maybe it's a yorkshireism...

Glad you found a moments peace grockle. I hope that after the standstill of the solstice you can move forward to more fruitfull times. I recall it taking quite a while for the sad moments to be out weighed by the bright ones, but it does happen eventually.