October 2020 A Very Witchy Samhain
By Invitation Only, A Red Tent Welcome Sister Event
October 10th, 2020 at 6 pm MST (8 pm EST) via Zoom
Welcome Sister,
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our beautiful community of women and Sacred Sisterhood. Our October gathering is priestessed by one of our longest members, Donna Greg. Please join me in honoring our common ancestors, the witches; those herb women, healers, midwives, wise and wild women who preceded us and gifted us their knowing. Let us gather to honor and shine a light on their wisdom. Gather your witchy wisdom, Ladies, it’s time to celebrate Samhain!
Samhain was originally a Celtic (Irish/Scottish) celebration of the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is also a time of year when the veil between the worlds is thinner and so communication with the ancestors is cherished. Bonfires and costumes for story telling dances were the celebrants’ primary activities – not trick or treating.
As we discuss the history of Samhain and how it became the holiday it is, we will also talk about the transition from ancient witch to modern one. What tools can we use to magnify our brilliance? What gifts have passed down? Which have been lost? What knowledge do you hold, sweet sister, passed down from your grandmother’s grandmother? Do you have secret wisdom to share? Do you dare?
There are many instruments used by our grandmothers to assist in the creation of their world. Let’s make one to help in ours.
Samhain was originally a Celtic (Irish/Scottish) celebration of the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is also a time of year when the veil between the worlds is thinner and so communication with the ancestors is cherished. Bonfires and costumes for story telling dances were the celebrants’ primary activities – not trick or treating.
As we discuss the history of Samhain and how it became the holiday it is, we will also talk about the transition from ancient witch to modern one. What tools can we use to magnify our brilliance? What gifts have passed down? Which have been lost? What knowledge do you hold, sweet sister, passed down from your grandmother’s grandmother? Do you have secret wisdom to share? Do you dare?
There are many instruments used by our grandmothers to assist in the creation of their world. Let’s make one to help in ours.
Red Tent October 10th, 2020
MAKING A MAGICK WANDYOU WILL NEED
A stick, twig, branch, dowel, or rod of any type, size, thickness, diameter you like. If you are taking above from a living tree – please be sure to ask permission. (This site has great info on the types of wood you might choose – and some tips on getting wood from your chosen tree. https://www.groveandgrotto.com/.../all-about-wand-woods...) OPTIONAL SUPPLIES Glue gun & glue sticks Paint/colors/markers Crystals/stones/jewels (old jewelry or single earrings) Wire (plant wire or copper or any small thin wire – for attaching stones) Fabric/ribbon/yarn Penknife or other small sharp knife (if carving is your jam) Anything else you can think of to decorate/embellish your wand |
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For your comfort and consideration, please consider having the following items immediately available at the start of our gathering
- Water, tea, or non-alcoholic beverage of your choosing
- White tea light candle – to light your own flame while waiting for us to officially begin our ceremony
- Sage/Palo Santo/Sweet Grass/Incense/Spray – to clear and bring in harmonious energies for creating your own sacred space
- Flash or wish paper – to release any roles, feelings, etc. you would like to put down while attending our gathering
- Journal/paper, something to write with to record insights, teachings, and a personal recording as serves you.
- Sweater, blanket, and/or pillow – can simulate receiving a hug and is a technique to love and cherish yourself.
LOVE OFFERING
Please be sure to have your Love Offering of $15 paid prior to the event via: paypal.me/elenaromero to balance the energy exchange of participating in ceremony.
Please be sure to have your Love Offering of $15 paid prior to the event via: paypal.me/elenaromero to balance the energy exchange of participating in ceremony.
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Dance of the Dissident Daughter, by Sue Monk Kidd, opens long hidden secrets of what was dissolved from scripture through intentional acts of erasing the value and importance of women. The research has already been expertly done by a self-proclaimed conventionally religious woman.
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Interested in learning more about Red Tent?
The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant, is the book that has inspired a Global Movement. Women who read this book unlock an ancient memory and longing to gather with other women and remember who they are as sacred and holy vessels of Spirit. There is also a wonderful documentary I officially endorse under Nectar of Life Counseling called Things We Don't Talk About: Women's Stories from the Red Tent.
Not sure about how Christianity and the Goddess can co-exist?
Dance of the Dissident Daughter, by Sue Monk Kidd, opens long hidden secrets of what was dissolved from scripture through intentional acts of erasing the value and importance of women. The research has already been expertly done by a self-proclaimed conventionally religious woman.
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