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The purpose of this site is to inform the Philadelphia Pagan community, folk interested in Pagan, Wiccan, Earth-based, or other Pantheistic paths, about local Pagan events, groups, and gatherings. It also lists local shops that stock material of Pagan orientation, and publications of Pagan interest. In addition, there are links to some pages we thought were good sources of information on the web, or just nice pagan homepages. We established The Broom Closet to fill this need in March 1997, and we hope it will let area Pagans find each other and become active in the community. If you have events or groups you'd like to have listed, please click here.

 

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The Pagan Yellow Pages Our page to list local Pagan artisans and Pagan friendly services such as counselling, legal service, and crafts and artisans is accessible by clicking Yellow Pages. If you are such an artisan (jewelry, wood working, pottery, etc.) or are a provider of a service, and would like to be listed on this page, please email us with your name, means of contact (phone number, email) and a short description of the craft or service, and we will be glad to include you. (The Broom Closet reserves the right to edit these listings.) 

For local Pagan news, try the newsgroup phl.pagan.

For some local email lists, try dvpn-owner@yahoogroups.com , dvpn-announce-owner@yahoogroups.com , ThePennsylvaniaPagan@yahoogroups.com , Bucks County Pagans@yahoogroups.com , Easton Pagans@yahoogroups.com; DelawarePagans-owner@yahoogroups.com , DelawarePagans-announce@yahoogroups , or Pagan-NJ-owner@yahoogroups.com . To join these lists, go to http://www.yahoogroups.com and join (it's free) or if you're already a member, do a search on the list name and subscribe to the list.

Some URLs for Moon Phases and other astronomical events:

Heavenly Details and moon phases from The Farmer's Almanac.
Moon Phases from the U.S. Naval Observatory. Get times and dates of moon phases, compute daily or yearly sun and moon data.
Llewellyn's Moon Phase page Gives the current phase of the moon.
Lunabar a nifty software program that runs on your desktop, gives you the phase of the moon, and other astrological information.
Witches' Web of Days, including important daily information for the Pagan, such as The Tides of the Day (not to be confused with the oceans tides), Equinoxes and Solstices, Moveable Feasts, Celtic Tree Calendar, and Goddess Days.

Ongoing events now appear in the main calendar, marked with this tag .  Make sure that you check that any given event is happening, since ongoing events are subject to change!
If you have such an event, please click here to let us know about it and we'll get it into the main calendar.  Tell us how it's dated, like "every two weeks" or "second Tuesday" or "last Sunday" of the month.

Last updated 5/8/2008 May 2008 1st (Thursday) at 6:30 PM: Monthly Meet & Greet — Order of the Evening Star: Join members of the Order of the Evening Star and the Clarian Temple of the Religio Terranova for our monthly meet & greet. This is a great time for folks interested in the Greco-Roman Gods to get acquainted with members and leaders of a living Italian Pagan Tradition (Stregheria), to ask questions, and find out what we're all about. The evening will begin as a free-form social and end with a topical discussion. The Panera Bread Meeting Room, Airport Square Shopping Center, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 18966. See a map at the information link. (Information http://tinyurl.com/38ouf2) 1st (Thursday) at 8:00 PM: Beltane Ritual 2008 - Starr Garden Park — Three Witches Church: The Three Witches Church invites you to come celebrate with us as we celebrate the marriage of the Goddess and God. Join in the revelry at this festival of fertility and bask in the bonfires of love and creativity. We will meet at the entrance to Starr Garden shortly before 8:00 p.m. Must be 18 years or older. (Information morgan2@comcat.com) — Charge: $7.00. 2nd (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Beltaine Weekend — Four Quarters Interfaith Sanctuary: May 2 thru May 4, 2008 - The Return of Spring, our Return to the Land! Real People, Real Traditions, Real Community. Its about Spring, it's about Family. It's for Babies and Children, Maids and Gallants. Our Aunts, Uncles, Mothers and Fathers, Elders and Ancestors. Our joyous journey through the Wheel of the Year and the Web of Life. A weekend of intimate renewal as Four Quarters officially opens the camp for the new season with the kids Seed Stone pull, Great MayPole dance, Labyrinth building, Sweat Lodge, and enjoying the Spring landscape. Grand Beltaine Pot-Luck Feast Saturday evening. See the Website for more details and info about the pot-luck. Registration: please see the event website. Event Location: 190 Walker Ln, Artemas PA 17211 Directions: Exit 68 of I-68 in Maryland, 3 miles north into PA. Please see www.4qf.org/_Travel/ for full directions and maps. (Information http://www.4qf.org/_Beltaine/index.htm) — Charge: $70. 3rd (Saturday) at 12:00 PM: Celebration of Beltaine — Oak and Willow Coven: Come celebrate the Union of the Maiden and Young God. The ritual will be held at Ridley Creek Park, feast and social following. (Information oawhighpriestess@yahoo.com) — Charge: donation. Reservations REQUIRED 3rd (Saturday) at 2:00 PM: Beltane — Inner Path: Beltane celebration presented by the Inner Path community, the outer court circle of the Sacred Crossroads Coven family. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 West Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063. For directions, see the website. This is a time of passion and joy when we celebrate the sacred union of the God and Goddess. Join us as we help to assure the fertility of the Earth by weaving the Maypole. We nurture our own goals and aspirations as we dance round the Beltane fire. Ritual attire is suggested, but not required. The Inner Path community supports Philabundance. Donations of non-perishable food items (please avoid glass containers) will be accepted at sabbat celebrations and delivered to the organization. If you would like more information, please visit their website. (Information http://www.sacredcrossroads.com) — Charge: $5.00. 3rd (Saturday) at 7:00 PM: West Chester Drumming Circle — West Chester Wellness Center: Rhythms for the Soul - Come explore the rhythms within yourself! Share pagan earth ceremonials, shamanic journeys, healing circles, and learn rhythms, chants & songs from world indigenous cultures. Learn, share, and journey with traditional spirit drums and rattles from North and South America, Africa & the Middle East. Contribution requested, but pay what you can. See Earth Vision Weavers. (Information Bshiningwoman@hotmail.com) — Charge: $5 to $10. 4th (Sunday) at 2:30 PM: Pagan Meet N Greet — Red Crescent Path Coven: Come meet area Pagans for informal discussion and networking opportunities. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove (Easton & Moreland Roads) in the meeting room located in the back of the store. Please email us or join our forum for more information. Email at rcpcoven@yahoo.com - visit our website to join our forum. (Information http://www.geocities.com/rcpcoven) 4th (Sunday) at 5:00 PM: Tarot & Magickal MeetUps — Tarot & Magickal MeetUps: The Tarot & Magickal groups meet the first Sunday of every month at Rittenhouse Square at 5:00 PM. We meet there and then go to a place indoors for the meeting. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 5th (Monday) at 8:18 AM — New Moon 9th (Friday) at 6:30 PM: Introduction To The Runes — Bell, Book, & Candle: 115 W. Loockerman St. Dover, DE 19904. (302-678-4545) Taught By Kitty Bronson. An Introduction to the Runes as a magickal and divinatory tool with a look into their history and culture and brought into modern ideas. (Information http://bellbookandcandle.biz/index.php?pr=Events) — Charge: $20. Reservations REQUIRED 9th (Friday) at 7:45 PM: Shamanic Journeying Circle — Fjordstone: We meet one evening a month, on the second Friday, at Main Line Pilates & Yoga, in Paoli, PA, USA (directions can be found at our website). Beginners should arrive promptly at 7:20 for a short lesson in basic journeying skills. For those who don't need the lesson, please arrive by 7:45, which is when we start drumming. Join us, and bring a friend, a drum or rattle, a bandana, your spirit guides, and your questions. Also remember to bring a mat, a blanket, or something else to lie down on. There are some drums available for sharing if you don't have one. We're being charged rent to use the space, so we ask for donations in order to cover the cost of the rental, but you are welcome to attend even if you cannot donate. No reservation or advanced registration required. (Information http://www.fjordstone.com/circle) — Charge: donation. 11th (Sunday) at 11:47 PM — First Quarter 16th (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Woman's Mysteries — Woman's Mysteries group: Woman's Mysteries is for women, about women and by women. Come out and find your inner-mysteries as we delve into ourselves and become comfortable with ourselves. Reservations required, held in a private home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, email to find out the month's topic, and to make reservations. (Information dlihce@yahoo.com) Reservations REQUIRED 17th (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Vodou Two: Service to the Lwa — Sosyete du Marche, Inc.: Sosyete du Marche, Inc. is offering the second class in our annual series - Vodou Two: Service to the Lwa. Learn the correct songs, the offerings, the veves and prayers, to deepen and intensify your relationship with your spirits. Meals included, and the evening ceremony is dedicated to DAmbala and Erzulie Freda. White clothing is required. Please contact Mambo@sosyetedumarche.com for further information. (Information http://www.sosyetedumarche.com/Training/Vodou_2/vodou_2.html) — Charge: $250.00. Reservations REQUIRED 17th (Saturday) at 11:00 AM: 6th Annual PA May Faire — Reading Pagans & Witches: Location: The Leesport Farmers Market. Time: 11am - 5pm Cost: $5.00 ages 10 and up; ages 9 & under are free. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need. Stay tuned for more information on vendors and activities. * Unsupervised children will be put to work and/or auctioned off * Join us for food, entertainment, children's activities, healers, readers, and vendors with spiritual wares. We will also have 50/50 raffle tickets for sale. You do not need to be present to win. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need. Join us for food, entertainment, children's activities, healers, readers, and vendors with spiritual wares. (Information http://www.readingpagansandwitches.com/pamayfaire.htm) — Charge: $5.00. 17th (Saturday) at 1:00 PM: Earth Based Spirituality Retreat, Spring 2008 — Gaia's Rainbow on the Neshaminy: Gaia's Rainbow on the Neshaminy, the pagan presence at Buxmont UU Fellowship, invites you to join us for our 5th Annual (maybe 6th) Spring Retreat. We will begin at 1:00 pm and conclude with a closing/Full Moon Ritual beginning at 7:00 pm. We will break for dinner at about 5 pm. This year's retreat is planned to include a "make it and take it" workshop on pagan rosaries, a "make it and take it" workshop on ritual scents and oils, and two discussion groups: one on developing a pagan spirituality and the other on the role of relaxation/meditation in preparing for ritual. This year we hope to offer short sessions of shiatsu massage by one of our members, a shiatsu massage therapist. While there is no charge, we are asking for a $5.00 donation for materials and an additional donation to the massage therapist for her time. In addition, dinner will be on your own or we can chip in for take out from one of the many pizza/sandwich shops in the area. If you plan on attending, please send an email or call so we can be sure to have enough supplies on hand for everyone. For more information, please contact Anne at the number below or send us an email. The location of this full day of activities is: BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2040 Street Road (just East of US 611) Warrington, PA for driving directions, please go to www.buxmontuu.org. (Information 215-632-2863) Reservations REQUIRED 18th (Sunday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free. 18th (Sunday) at 2:00 PM: Reiki Share — Riverside Chiropractic & Vitality Center: This is a great opportunity to meet and share your experiences with other Reiki practitioners in the area, and use your Reiki! There is no charge for this sharing of energy. Please feel free to invite any other Reiki Practitioners you know that are attuned to Level I or higher. If you have any questions, or can confirm your attendance before hand please call our office at (215) 736-3803 or e-mail naturopathicdoctor@msn.com. (Information http://www.rainbowsofhealing.com/) 19th (Monday) at 6:00 PM: Goddess MeetUp meeting — Phila Goddess MeetUp: The Goddess group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the El Azeteca Restaurant, on the 700 block of Chestnut St in Phila. at 6:00 PM. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 19th (Monday) at 7:30 PM: open Full Moon observance — Hands of Change coven: This adult-focused teaching circle will be held indoors at 7:30 sharp at the Unitarian Society of New Brunswick, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Share potluck munchies and fellowship immediately afterward on site. (Information (703) 629-8491) — Charge: $5 donation. 19th (Monday) at 10:11 PM — Full Moon 22nd (Thursday) at 6:00 PM: Wicker Man Burning — Four Quarters Interfaith Sanctuary: Thursday May 22 thru Monday May 26 at Four Quarters "Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, Wicker Man Burning, In Fire We Trust" What happens when radical self-expression meets radical Earth Spirit? Wicker Man! And what is Wicker Man you ask? Based on the tenets of Burning Man held in Black Rock City, Nevada, and the Old Ways and Traditions, Wicker Man is The Spirit of the Burn, and emphasizes radical self-expression and inclusion, self reliance, communal effort and participation. To which Four Quarters adds ecological responsibility and a place for The Spirit in The Burn. Self made Art and Altars, in their many forms, are at the core of Wicker Man, and we are providing $4,000 this first year in Art Grants to support the creation of Art and Altars for Wicker Man. Theme Camps, organized and run by the attendees, provide daily "entertainment", including everything from body painting, performance art, themed happy hours, meditation and yoga workshops, and anything in between. Highly hedonistic, Wicker Man is an over the top party with an (almost) anything goes attitude. A number of Theme Towns are already being planned too. We will Rock the North Crook with "Sound Town" an opportunity to trance, dance and create a space of sound and energy. We present "Sin City" at The Hemlock Swimming Hole, a hideaway of somatic ambiance where the possibilities are, shall we say, wide open. You can join us in the "Ring of Fire" drum camp, with nightly drum circles a la Four Quarters. And we invite you to camp at "Center Circle," located in the Circle of Standing Stones; for connection with The Old Ways of Earth Spirit, however you manifest it. If the creation of a Theme Camp interests you, we welcome your ideas. The only limit is your imagination. Oh, and speaking of imagination, consider the creation of the biggest, most active, most fabulous burnable effigy this side of the Mississippi, or since Julius Ceasar. The Wicker Man will be a monolith of fire, movement and pyrotechnics. The resident Four Quarters thing makers have some crazy plans, and they are looking for volunteers to help make it happen and to help finish its building during the Burn weekend. Enter the belly of the beast, climb into the Temple of the Burn to place your offerings to the Spirit of Fire; and on Saturday night join us for the climax, when we set that green man's soul on fire. Wicker Man begins with a setup weekend from May 16-18. The new website is launched and is being expanded every day. Our discussion board and list serve are on-line and we are looking for your creative energy. Bring your very unique self and join us as we Burn The Wicker Man. Registration - tickets available online or by phone; starting at $40 earlybird thru Apr 12. Full event details, policies, directions on the website. (Information http://www.wickermanburning.org) — Charge: $70. 25th (Sunday) at 4:00 PM: Monthly meeting — Philadelphia Witches Meetup: The Philadelphia Witches Meetup group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Essene Restaurant, 719 S 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147. There is no cover charge. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 27th (Tuesday) at 10:57 PM — Last Quarter 31st (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free. 31st (Saturday) at 12:00 PM: new age fair — A World Apart: A World Apart is having a New Age fair with tarot, Animal Totems, Reiki, Medicine Wheel, Runes, Ear Candling, Massage chair reiki. And lots of new vendors! We are located at 157-d North Broadway in Pennsville New Jersey 08070. Please call if you need directions or if you have any questions! The fair is only a few dollars depending on what you like to do, the readers will be charging much less then what they normaly would just for today, bring a few dollars and your poitive energy. Please come out and take the day to enjoy yourself and feel great being around others like you. (Information 856-678-2444) June 2008 1st (Sunday) at 2:30 PM: Pagan Meet N Greet — Red Crescent Path Coven: Come meet area Pagans for informal discussion and networking opportunities. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove (Easton & Moreland Roads) in the meeting room located in the back of the store. Please email us or join our forum for more information. Email at rcpcoven@yahoo.com - visit our website to join our forum. (Information http://www.geocities.com/rcpcoven) 1st (Sunday) at 5:00 PM: Tarot & Magickal MeetUps — Tarot & Magickal MeetUps: The Tarot & Magickal groups meet the first Sunday of every month at Rittenhouse Square at 5:00 PM. We meet there and then go to a place indoors for the meeting. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 3rd (Tuesday) at 3:23 PM — New Moon 5th (Thursday) at 6:30 PM: Monthly Meet & Greet — Order of the Evening Star: Join members of the Order of the Evening Star and the Clarian Temple of the Religio Terranova for our monthly meet & greet. This is a great time for folks interested in the Greco-Roman Gods to get acquainted with members and leaders of a living Italian Pagan Tradition (Stregheria), to ask questions, and find out what we're all about. The evening will begin as a free-form social and end with a topical discussion. The Panera Bread Meeting Room, Airport Square Shopping Center, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 18966. See a map at the information link. (Information http://tinyurl.com/38ouf2) 7th (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free. 7th (Saturday) at 7:00 PM: West Chester Drumming Circle — West Chester Wellness Center: Rhythms for the Soul - Come explore the rhythms within yourself! Share pagan earth ceremonials, shamanic journeys, healing circles, and learn rhythms, chants & songs from world indigenous cultures. Learn, share, and journey with traditional spirit drums and rattles from North and South America, Africa & the Middle East. Contribution requested, but pay what you can. See Earth Vision Weavers. (Information Bshiningwoman@hotmail.com) — Charge: $5 to $10. 10th (Tuesday) at 11:04 AM — First Quarter 13th (Friday) at 7:45 PM: Shamanic Journeying Circle — Fjordstone: We meet one evening a month, on the second Friday, at Main Line Pilates & Yoga, in Paoli, PA, USA (directions can be found at our website). Beginners should arrive promptly at 7:20 for a short lesson in basic journeying skills. For those who don't need the lesson, please arrive by 7:45, which is when we start drumming. Join us, and bring a friend, a drum or rattle, a bandana, your spirit guides, and your questions. Also remember to bring a mat, a blanket, or something else to lie down on. There are some drums available for sharing if you don't have one. We're being charged rent to use the space, so we ask for donations in order to cover the cost of the rental, but you are welcome to attend even if you cannot donate. No reservation or advanced registration required. (Information http://www.fjordstone.com/circle) — Charge: donation. 14th (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free. 15th (Sunday) at 2:00 PM: Reiki Share — Riverside Chiropractic & Vitality Center: This is a great opportunity to meet and share your experiences with other Reiki practitioners in the area, and use your Reiki! There is no charge for this sharing of energy. Please feel free to invite any other Reiki Practitioners you know that are attuned to Level I or higher. If you have any questions, or can confirm your attendance before hand please call our office at (215) 736-3803 or e-mail naturopathicdoctor@msn.com. (Information http://www.rainbowsofhealing.com/) 16th (Monday) at 6:00 PM: Goddess MeetUp meeting — Phila Goddess MeetUp: The Goddess group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the El Azeteca Restaurant, on the 700 block of Chestnut St in Phila. at 6:00 PM. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 18th (Wednesday) at 1:30 PM — Full Moon 20th (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Woman's Mysteries — Woman's Mysteries group: Woman's Mysteries is for women, about women and by women. Come out and find your inner-mysteries as we delve into ourselves and become comfortable with ourselves. Reservations required, held in a private home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, email to find out the month's topic, and to make reservations. (Information dlihce@yahoo.com) Reservations REQUIRED 20th (Friday) at 7:30 PM: Midsummer's Eve — Inner Path: Midsummer’s Eve celebration presented by the Inner Path community, the outer court circle of the Sacred Crossroads Coven family. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 West Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063. For directions, see the website. This is a time of passion and joy when we celebrate the sacred union of the God and Goddess. This is the time of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year when the sun is at its peak. Ripeness is spilling from forests and fields. We honor the Sun God as he comes into the height of his power. Come and turn the wheel with us on this magical night as we reach high for our personal growth. Ritual attire is suggested, but not required. The Inner Path community supports Philabundance. Donations of non-perishable food items (please avoid glass containers) will be accepted at sabbat celebrations and delivered to the organization. If you would like more information, please visit their website. (Information http://www.sacredcrossroads.com) — Charge: $5.00. 20th (Friday) at 7:59 PM — Solstice 22nd (Sunday) at 4:00 PM: Monthly meeting — Philadelphia Witches Meetup: The Philadelphia Witches Meetup group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Essene Restaurant, 719 S 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147. There is no cover charge. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 26th (Thursday) at 8:10 AM — Last Quarter 28th (Saturday) at 11:00 AM: open Litha sabbat celebration — Hands of Change coven: This child-and-adult-friendly Litha sabbat will be celebrated outdoors at Johnson Park, River Road, Piscataway, NJ. Attendees can settle in around 11 am. Ritual around High Noon. After ritual, share in the all-day, potluck, cook-out picnic. Picnic tables & grills available. Nearby wild animal zoo and playground. (Information (703) 629-8491) — Charge: $5 donation. 28th (Saturday) at 12:00 PM: The Totally Normal Event - With Isaac Bonewits — Jeff Mach, Wicked Faire, and SPARC Summer Program for Gifted Kids: The Totally Normal Event takes place in a universe much like our own, only one in which most fantasy, mythology, and science fiction is essentially true. The idea is that, under the guise of being some sort of convention for normal humans who dress up, we're actually those creatures of myth, disguised. Not disguised very well, mind you, but still. Within the event itself is an enormous world of entertainments, performances, workshops, pleasures, panels, parties, and entertainments. Featured speaker is Isaac Bonewits, author, founder of ADF Druidry, and proprietor of www.RealMagicSchool.com; he'll be talking about Magic for World Domination. Other headlining performers include Voltaire, Freezepop (from Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and more), Brian from the Dresden Dolls, and Barry Louis Polisar, from the Juno soundtrack; there's also Jon Rosenberg from famed webcomic Goats.com, and many, many, many, many other performers and attractions. The event benefits www.SPARCSummer.org, a nonprofit summer program for gifted kids. This happens in Whippany, NJ. (Information http://www.wickedfaire.com) — Charge: $20.00. July 2008 1st (Tuesday) at 9:00 AM: Kanzo 2008 - Initiation into Vodou — sosyete du Marche, Inc.: Kanzo is the life changing birth into vodou that all servitors make at some time. For the first time, Sosyete du Marche is offering this rare event to the qualified candidate. For additional information, please contact Mambo Vye Zo. Kanzo will be held on the land of the Sosyete in Pennsylvania. Love, Honor and Respect are the words we live by. (Information http://www.sosyetedumarche.com/What_s_New/Sevis_Tet/sevis_tet.html) — Charge: $1600. Reservations REQUIRED 2nd (Wednesday) at 10:19 PM — New Moon 3rd (Thursday) at 6:30 PM: Monthly Meet & Greet — Order of the Evening Star: Join members of the Order of the Evening Star and the Clarian Temple of the Religio Terranova for our monthly meet & greet. This is a great time for folks interested in the Greco-Roman Gods to get acquainted with members and leaders of a living Italian Pagan Tradition (Stregheria), to ask questions, and find out what we're all about. The evening will begin as a free-form social and end with a topical discussion. The Panera Bread Meeting Room, Airport Square Shopping Center, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 18966. See a map at the information link. (Information http://tinyurl.com/38ouf2) 5th (Saturday) at 7:00 PM: West Chester Drumming Circle — West Chester Wellness Center: Rhythms for the Soul - Come explore the rhythms within yourself! Share pagan earth ceremonials, shamanic journeys, healing circles, and learn rhythms, chants & songs from world indigenous cultures. Learn, share, and journey with traditional spirit drums and rattles from North and South America, Africa & the Middle East. Contribution requested, but pay what you can. See Earth Vision Weavers. (Information Bshiningwoman@hotmail.com) — Charge: $5 to $10. 6th (Sunday) at 2:30 PM: Pagan Meet N Greet — Red Crescent Path Coven: Come meet area Pagans for informal discussion and networking opportunities. We usually meet on the first Sunday of each month at Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove (Easton & Moreland Roads) in the meeting room located in the back of the store. Please email us or join our forum for more information. Email at rcpcoven@yahoo.com - visit our website to join our forum. (Information http://www.geocities.com/rcpcoven) 6th (Sunday) at 5:00 PM: Tarot & Magickal MeetUps — Tarot & Magickal MeetUps: The Tarot & Magickal groups meet the first Sunday of every month at Rittenhouse Square at 5:00 PM. We meet there and then go to a place indoors for the meeting. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 10th (Thursday) at 0:35 AM — First Quarter 11th (Friday) at 7:45 PM: Shamanic Journeying Circle — Fjordstone: We meet one evening a month, on the second Friday, at Main Line Pilates & Yoga, in Paoli, PA, USA (directions can be found at our website). Beginners should arrive promptly at 7:20 for a short lesson in basic journeying skills. For those who don't need the lesson, please arrive by 7:45, which is when we start drumming. Join us, and bring a friend, a drum or rattle, a bandana, your spirit guides, and your questions. Also remember to bring a mat, a blanket, or something else to lie down on. There are some drums available for sharing if you don't have one. We're being charged rent to use the space, so we ask for donations in order to cover the cost of the rental, but you are welcome to attend even if you cannot donate. No reservation or advanced registration required. (Information http://www.fjordstone.com/circle) — Charge: donation. 12th (Saturday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free. 18th (Friday) at 3:59 AM — Full Moon 18th (Friday) at 7:00 PM: Woman's Mysteries — Woman's Mysteries group: Woman's Mysteries is for women, about women and by women. Come out and find your inner-mysteries as we delve into ourselves and become comfortable with ourselves. Reservations required, held in a private home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, email to find out the month's topic, and to make reservations. (Information dlihce@yahoo.com) Reservations REQUIRED 19th (Saturday) at 11:00 AM: Annual OAW Meet and Greet Picnic — Oak and Willow Coven: Picnic food, fun and socializing in beautiful Ridley Creek State Park. (Information oawhighpriestess@yahoo.com) — Charge: donation. Reservations REQUIRED 20th (Sunday) at 2:00 PM: Reiki Share — Riverside Chiropractic & Vitality Center: This is a great opportunity to meet and share your experiences with other Reiki practitioners in the area, and use your Reiki! There is no charge for this sharing of energy. Please feel free to invite any other Reiki Practitioners you know that are attuned to Level I or higher. If you have any questions, or can confirm your attendance before hand please call our office at (215) 736-3803 or e-mail naturopathicdoctor@msn.com. (Information http://www.rainbowsofhealing.com/) 21st (Monday) at 6:00 PM: Goddess MeetUp meeting — Phila Goddess MeetUp: The Goddess group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the El Azeteca Restaurant, on the 700 block of Chestnut St in Phila. at 6:00 PM. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 25th (Friday) at 2:42 PM — Last Quarter 27th (Sunday) at 10:00 AM: Pagan gardening workday for the community center — Delaware Valley Pagan Network: The time is now, good-hearted pagans, to pitch in and help contribute our share to the DVPN/Phactory Community Center! The Phactory is located at 1828 E. Somerset Street. That's less than a block from the Somerset station on the Frankford El. By auto, it is about one mile from either the Girard Avenue or Allegheny Avenue exits from I-95. Precise directions available if you need them. We are restoring the courtyard of this historical industrial space for use as a community garden, ritual space, and performance space. As the Phactory restoration project continues, we will continue to be involved in helping to open this center to the Delaware Valley Pagan community. (Information http://pagan.meetup.com/1276/) — Charge: free. 27th (Sunday) at 4:00 PM: Monthly meeting — Philadelphia Witches Meetup: The Philadelphia Witches Meetup group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Essene Restaurant, 719 S 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147. There is no cover charge. (Information bobssa@netzero.net) 29th (Tuesday) at 2:00 PM: Celebration of Lammas and Full Moon — Oak and Willow Coven: Come celebrate the first harvest in the Wiccan ritual tradition. (Information oawhighpriestess@yahoo.com) — Charge: donation. Reservations REQUIRED

 

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