Tuesday, April 23, 2013 is the 6th anniversary of the day the US Department of Veterans Affairs added the Pentacle to its list of emblems of belief that can be included on the memorial markers it issues to honor deceased US Military veterans.

Tune in Tuesday night to internet radio for an hour-long special with firsthand accounts of this decade long Pagan civil rights battle.

Among those sharing experiences and perspectives will be Roberta Stewart, widow of Sgt. Patrick Stewart, first Wiccan soldier killed in action in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

The special will include a Community Forum with live chat and call-in in the second part of the show.  

Circle Craft Study podcast with Selena Fox
on the Pagans Tonight Radio Network
Listen Live or Call in: (347) 308-8222
Tuesday, April 23
8-9 pm central 

More about the Veteran Pentacle Quest

More about Circle Sanctuary's Military Ministries

Archive of Circle Craft Study Podcasts

PSG 2013 Coming Up Fast!!

There are less than 60 days to go until the gates open for Pagan Spirit Gathering 2013 and a week of community, music, learning, Summer Solstice rites and fun begins!

Have YOU registered to be a part of the magic?  You won't want to miss this year:

• Guest Authors Amber K and Azrael Arynn K

• Guest Musicians Celia, Brian Henke, Spiral Rhythm, Arthur Hinds, Tuatha Dea & Murphey's Midnight Rounders

• Transformational Rituals and Celebrations

• Dozens of Workshops (with more added all the time!)

Time is running out for discounted registration (deadline May 7) so register today!

P.S. - Do you have a fantastic idea for a workshop or presentation?  The deadline to submit a workshop is May 1st, so send it in today!

During the spring and summer we are all outside a lot more. Most of my friends, including myself, have some sort of dog tracking collars for our beloved best friends.

It is something that should be thought of in case they get out of the house or yard to enable a quicker method of locating your dog. Since most of the yards here are large and do not have fencing to pen the dogs up there is always that thought that they might just get off the tether and take a jaunt where they do not belong.

Tracking collars and also chipping is something that can help in finding that special pooch before something may happen to them.

Join us, June 16-23, 2013 for the Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG), our national/global celebration of Summer Solstice at Stonehouse Farm near Earlville, Illinois.

Rituals * Workshops * Concerts * Leadership Training * Youth Activities * Fire Spinning * Bonfires * Dancing * Drumming * Networking * Merchanting * Candlelight Labyrinth * & More!

The second EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE is coming up.

Register by April 3rd for the next discounted rate.

For more information about this year's Gathering and to register visit the PSG website today!

Or contact the Circle Office right away (608-924-2216) to have us send you a printed registration form to mail in.

All registrations must be postmarked April 3rd, 2013 to qualify for the discount.

See you around this year's Summer Solstice fire!!

I was going to start a project for outside but since the weather decided not to go along with those plans I switched to another project inside the home to stay warm.

One thing that needed to be done was to replace some hinges on a piano that we are donating. I had a devil of a time trying to put the steel piano hinge on one side so I called a friend and he came over and helped. Once they were in place and the piano was cleaned and shined I called the organization and made arrangements for them to pick it up this week.

The project took a couple of days as the piano was in better shape than I had first thought it was. I am just glad that it has found a better home to go than my Great Room!

Pagans are among the many who are taking part in Marriage Equality Support events this week in Washington, DC and across the nation, as the Supreme Court of the United States hears two cases on this issue. 

Circle Sanctuary Senior Minister Rev. Selena Fox will be taking part in three events in Washington, D.C. and will be hosting a special Pagan Community forum on internet radio on this civil rights quest.

Selena has been active in the quest for LGBTQ civil rights for more than forty years and was co-founder of the College of William and Mary Lambda Alliance (previously known as Gay Liberation) in 1971.  Selena conducts same sex marriage rites and handfastings as part of her Pagan wedding services available through Circle Sanctuary.

Monday, March 25: Pagan Ritual 

Tuesday, March 26: A Prayer for Love & Justice Interfaith Service

Tuesday, March 26: United for Marriage Rally

Tuesday, March 26: Pagan Voices on Marriage Equality 

MORE INFO

Even though the weather was not great at all we had a very successful Ostara gathering this year.

The band that played at the gathering was simply mystical sounding. They performed a few tunes that was written especially for our group. What a thrill and honor that was when we were surprised with the songs!

The band added a melody that was performed on Tama Drums which was played during the main gathering paying tribute to Ostara.

By the end of the night we all agreed that it was a very successful gathering. Low temperatures did not stop our fun!

Welcoming Springtime at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve

• Saturday, March 23: Welcome Spring Festival
  9 am - 7 pm: workshops, rituals, egg hunt, feasting, more
  advance registration appreciation 
• Wednesday, March 27: Spring Renewal Full Moon Circle
  7-9 pm with Selena Fox & others.
  free, open to women & men.
  please pre-register: events@circlesanctuary.org

We hope that everyone has a very Happy St. Patrick's Day!

With St. Patricks Day coming up one thing that I do every year is power up my money mojo bag.

Since St. Paddy's Day is associated with green, pots of gold I have always performed a simple money ritual and energized my items in my bag.

Every three years I add a new american eagle gold coin to my bag and bury the old one. This has worked well over the years for me and since it is a yearly tradition it is something that I really look forward in doing.

If you are thinking about doing something like this make the working light and fun. I emphasize  have FUN!