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?

Brightest Mabon blessings to all, hope you enjoy this special day

Happy mabon everyone :)

was wondering if anyone knew of any covens in lincoln? i seem to be the "only wiccan in the village" so to speak.

@ only wiccan in the village

I dont know of any but you could put advert in local paper for a wiccan meet up/moot?

I used to go to one in South Wales - we would meet at a cafe and have a drink and a chat it was really good

i was thinking about doing that, putting an ad up when i find a good enough noticeboard. lincolns filled with all sorts normally but all my internet searches and wanderings round have so far been fruitless :(

I dont think its something people shout about tbh.

If there is a witchy shop in town you might want to talk to the owner and see if they can point you in the right direction?

Or ask them can you put up a note?

The only Wiccan in the village

Me too!

Can I ask a bit more about people's beliefs? What you believe in & who you honour etc? I know it's very personal so won't be offended if no-one feels like saying but i thought I'd ask. If you can't ask in mumsnet, where can you ask?

I'm a bit wooly really.

I believe in nature and magic but no gods or godess as the power comes from me, and the universe and the power around me. More like just keeping an opened mind to thing that could be true.

I believe people have spirte guides and that everyone's fate is already writen - like a time line that if you can tap into it you can know what will happen before it happens.

I believe we need to work in harmony with the world around us and not underestamet the power of Mother earth. I believe that a balance is kept with regards to everything.

Its more of a feeling or instict that is screaming to be followed.

What about you?

I'm another woolly one

I believe in magic - the power of the universe, in nature and in myself. And that the power & energy can be channelled in various ways.

Like you, cheaptrick, I believe in balance - in working in harmony with the world around us and I am in constant awe of Mother Nature. I love the feeling of the ocean and the sky making me feel so very small. There is a Levellers song which has the line 'the land has been here longer than the likes of you and I' and that always reminds me of my place in the universe.

I strongly believe 'an it harm none, do what thee will' and also in 'live and let live' and I suppose in Karma, of sorts... what goes around, comes around... cliches, I know but important to me.

I suppose mine is an instinct and a path I follow but I am never entirely sure who exactly is giuiding me or where I am going. But that's me - I plod along through life with my eyes and mind open.

I should think you can all work out my affiliation from my nickname.
It'll be no surprise for you that I am a priestess of Isis.

I am not part of any coven ( been there done that!), and mostly work alone.
I do occaisionally work with a like minded friend who lives miles away. We coincide our rituals then e-mail after.

I started out a long time ago down the celtic earth mother path, I was more than happy worshipping The Goddess.
However Isis visited our coven during one of our ritual meditations and we all converted that night.

Strangely enough the coven disintegrated soon after.
We had always written our own rituals so I have continued that.
I often understand my self more once I've got the words out in print.

I have a very intimate and close relationship with Isis, one that my fairly analytical mind can't quite comprehend.
However it works for me, bringing me strength, wisdom and comfort so I'm not going to knock it.

It is especially welcome when I'm having a tough time like now.
I know that whatever happens in my life, whoever comes and goes I am never alone.
That in itself has helped retain my sanity since xh left.
That and the fact that I know his leaving is for a reason.
I may not know what it is yet but I do know that it will be to my benefit.

Belated Mabon blessings to you all. Sending all possible positivity to you, too ChildofIsis at such a difficult time.

As for the particular path we tread (or sometimes falter along) I'm ever more drawn to Druidry and am now taking the OBOD course which is fascinating and thought provoking.

I love your post Childofisis. It's wonderful to have something that gives such strength

I'm really fascinated by druidry - I tend to just label myself a vague pagan but Druidism intrigues me a lot.

Can any of you send me healing vibes? I'm home from work and miserable with aches and shivers and swollen glands. I'm feeling sorry for myself.

Hi Grockle, I saw your thread earlier on today and wondered if you'd stayed home.
I'm sure you'll soon feel better, maybe you just needed a rest!

A rest on wednesday did me the world of good and I don't work on Thursday's so I had a quiet day then as well. I still have a sore throat though and am not sure how to get rid of it.

Hope everyone is ok

Anyone still around? Just wondering how you all are

I'm still here, almost permanently so at present.
MN is a real lifeline at daft o'clock in the morning.

I'm doing ok, really looking forward to Samhain.
My favourite festival and a time for sloughing off the old ways and moving on.

Xh's stuff is all gone and work on changing bedrooms around starts next week.

I have had some really low moments of realising how low xh has stooped, but I know none of it is my fault. MN and RL friends have been a huge comfort to me and I'm on my new single path to a better future.

I'm glad you are still here ChildofIsis. I was here all the time when my exH left. I was living overseas and felt quite alone and MN was a real lifeline to me as well. I'd still be here all the time if I didn't have to go to work

I'm looking forward to Samhain too - new beginnings and all that. I still have quite poor health but apparently I do not have a brain tumour which is a relief. But they don't know what is causing my problems so I don't know how to fix it which is very frustrating.

I didn't see the moon last night and I love to see full moons so I'm feeling a bit sad and like I missed out on something magical. I must make an effort to look for the next one.

I would have loved to have seen it, it was due to be a red hunter's moon.
All we got was rain and more rain.

Sorry you don't seem to be getting anywhere with a diagnosis, but not having a brain tumour has got to be a good thing.

Yes, definitely a good thing Just means back to square one with investigating and I feel like I go to the GP too much anyway and now my insomnia is getting ridiculous (up by 4.30 everyday )

Anyway, how is everybody? (or is it just you and me now ChildofIsis?)

We've had a tidying up sort of day (not that you can tell) but got DS's hallowe'en stuff out of the loft. We're going to pick pumpkins and squash tomorrow then going for a walk in the forest. It smells lovely and autumnal out there today so I'm looking forward to it.

I'm often up at that hour too.
Is MN creating psychic links now?

It looks like it's just you and me for now Grockle.
No doubt there'll be a flurry of activity once Samhain draws closer.

I'm really looking forward to it.
I've really moved on emotionally this last couple of weeks, it hasn't been easy but definately worth it.
Bring on the new year!

I forgot to add a [hsmile]

Samhain is my favourite celebration. I always feel a sense of coming home at this time of year [hsmile]

I would've posted in here before, but I've only just found this section!

Look Grockle we're not alone! [hgrin]

Welcome Sephrenia, I've seen your posts on other threads and didn't know if you were pagan or just a David Eddings fan.
I've always thought Sephrenia was one of the best characters in his books.

I have the same feelings around Samhain, I just can't wait now.

Welcome, sephrenia [hsmile]

Tell me what you all do for hallowe'en... We're away til the 29th so won't have much time to prepare but we always have a feast which includes pumpkin soup served in a pumpkin which the DC love. And we set an extra place at the table

Hi again. Grockle meant to post that sage tea is very goods for sore throats, just get some fresh leaves and steep in teapot add honey ( unless you really really like sage) and is very anti viral. As this is mumsnet best add not the best thing if breastfeeding as sage tea sometimes used to reduce milk flow when weaning.

My eldest 3 wants to dress up for halloween, but not sure what to do with him as don't like trick or treating, any clues

Hi ChildofIsis

I'm both and I love Sephrenia too. It seemed fitting to borrow her name when I started signed up to things ten a few years ago and now I sign up for just about anything with this name if other people haven't got it already.

Hi Grockle,

I tend not to do much on Samhain, we carve a pumpkin or two and I take the children trick or treating to the neighbours houses and then settle down for the evening with silly or scary movies. This year, I'm having a Mother and Daughter Most Haunted evening with DD because she's old enough to watch it now she's 12, while DS is having a Father and Son evening upstairs doing whatever it is they have planned isn't sure she wants to know.

When the children are in bed, I have a little private celebration all of my own to say thanks to my ancestors and wish them well and then hop into bed myself. It's nice that DH doesn't think I'm bonkers even though he's a confirmed athiest

upsydaisy what I used to do, until we got to know the neighbours and they got to know us, is I used to let them get dressed up and I'd take them to the local park at about 6pm and tell them stories about our ancestors and how, at this time of year, they could ask the ancestors questions and sometimes, they'd be answered.

I used to weave whole stories out of nothing and they loved it. As they got older though, trick or treating weaved it's magic over them and now they just go to the people we know. They don't want the stories so much any more but I hope that when they have children of their own, they'll do what I did.

Maybe something like that could work for you?

Sorry this post is so long