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posted by Wade on Jun 03, 2005 - 10:48 AM
The Longest Day / Shortest Night of the solor year.
Other Names for this Holiday are:
Midsummer, Litha, Midsommarafton, Feill-Sheathain, Jani, Alban Hefin, Juhannus, Saint John's Eve.
Falling on or about June 22nd, the Summer Solstice is a time of light and of fire. It is a time to reflect upon the growth of the season: the seeds that were planted in the earth and the seeds planted in our souls. It is a time of cleansing and renewal. It is a time of love and growth as well.
Midsummer Trivia and Facts:
"Solstice" is derived from two Latin words: "sol" meaning sun, and "sistere," to cause to stand still. This is because, as the summer solstice approaches, the noonday sun rises higher and higher in the sky on each successive day. On the day of the solstice, it rises an imperceptible amount, compared to the day before. In this sense, it "stands still."
In the Southern Hemisphere the solstices are reversed, Summer Solstice is December 22nd, Winter Solstice is June 22nd.
The only Holiday / festival with a larger diversity of religious associations is the Winter Solstice in Decenber.
The First Harvest
This is the time of the first harvest, which usually consisted of the herbs planted during the Vernal Equinox. Used for food, medicines and ritual, these gifts of the land clearly denote the importance of the harvest and the cycle of growth to the body, mind and soul.
June Weddings - With all the reference to the cycle of life, it is small wonder that June has been the month for both Handfastings (trothing to one another in the Olde Way) and weddings. The pull to bring forth the harvest of feelings is as bountiful as the harvest of the land.
Even today, as we enjoy our summer vacations, we, too, reap the bounty of the past season of labor and renew ourselves to face the coming of fall.
The moon of Midsummer is, in some pagan traditions, called the "Honey Moon" from the mead made of fermented honey drunk after the many marriage ceremonies held on the Summer Solstice.
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posted by blueriverrun on May 17, 2005 - 08:51 PM
Jacksonville New Seeker Meeting
When: Every Wednesday Night
Where: Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville New Seeker Meeting
Event Details: Pagan Adventures' Public Meeting for New Seekers! Anyone interested in attending any of our Gatherings must attend this meeting, therefore please plan to attend in advance. If you are interested in Paganism, Wicca, Witchery, Wizardry, Magick, Goddess, Shamanism, Holistic Healing, Psychic Work, Tarot, Runes, Herbology, Aromatherapy, Astrology, etc., join us! Additionally, if you are looking for a place where you can connect and interact with like minded individuals, then we would love to have you join us. Please RSVP at http://www.paganadventures.com/newseeker.html.
After the New Seeker Meeting, you are invited to stay for our Grove Members meeting, where we discuss a different Pagan topic each Wednesday night.
In an effort to ensure the comfort of Public Gathering Attendees, we have initiated a new Gathering practice. Anyone interested in attending a Gathering must attend a New Seeker meeting to introduce themselves to the High Priestess Willow Brooke to have their name added to the Gathering List. Anyone who shows up to a Gathering, whose name is not on the list, will be asked to leave the Gathering.
Event Location: 1301-11 Monument Road in Jacksonville
Event TIME Details: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST
Directions: New Seeker Meetings are held at The Docking Station located on 1301-11 Monument Road. Please visit Yahoo Maps at http://maps.yahoo.com/dd for driving directions.
Phone: (904) 807-3852
Website: http://www.paganadventures.com/newseeker.html
Website II: http://www.paganadventures.com
Mailing Address: 2771-29 Monument Road, #349, Jacksonville, FL 3222
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posted by blueriverrun on May 17, 2005 - 08:50 PM
Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day 2005
When: Aug. 27th. 2005
Where: Jacksonville, Florida
Local Pagan Pride Day and Emerald Rose concert
Event Details: Jax Pagan Pride Day is on August 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We are again holding our event at the beautiful grounds of UUCJ (7405 Arlington Expressway, 32210) .
In addition to all the activities that will be happening during Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day, we would like the members of this community to again come and set up informational altars to represent the path they follow. The only requirement for setting up an altar is that you RSVP by August 10 so we can include you in the advertising for the day. Our idea is to mark areas around the grounds with banners. At each of these areas, we hope that a group will set up some type of altar/table/set up/decoration with written explanations of what is being shown. This will allow the guests to learn what we have here in Jacksonville. THIS is what Pagan Pride Day is all about! We are proud to be in Jacksonville, as a Pagan, and to be part of this learning group!
Once again, we will be collecting non-perishable foods for the Arlington Community Center and pet supplies for the Stray Cat House. They need towels, cat food, litter and bleach.
Our community will be offering a public Mabon ritual at 5 pm. This will be a ritual to honor this time of year and all paths are encouraged and welcome to stand in circle with us! Pagan Pride Day is a time to celebrate togetherness - let's all celebrate that!!
We will be offering up to 15 workshops and classes, and that schedule will start at 11 am. Please see the Events page for more detail.
Emerald Rose is returning for another PPD concert and they will be performing at 6 pm.
Childcare will be a big hit again this year.
Concession will be offered this year again. This was a huge success last year - we heard so many comments that people enjoyed the menu, the low prices, and the availability of food and drink. So, look for Chefs Terra and Brian to be serving up the burger, veggie burger and hot dog fare. Yummy!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Now, here comes the plea for help. We hope that you are excited after reading all the fun events that JPPD 2005 will have to offer. We hope you are excited enough to want to be a part of making it happen! This year, we've made the volunteer program even more enticing. Click here for our schedule and task list. Every volunteer will get a goody bag and meal, drink and snack tickets, and discount coupons at our merchants, and extra raffle tickets! We need about 50 people to ensure the day goes smoothly and everyone enjoys themselves. If you are interested, please contact Zee at eaz999@bellsouth.net or call 307-5889 and leave a message if there is no answer.
Event Location: 7405 Arlington Expy in Jacksonville
Event TIME Details: 10am - 7pm
Directions: Please see www.uujax.org or email us for directions!
Phone: (904) 307-5889
Website: http://jaxpaganpride.tripod.com/
Mailing Address: 4547 French St. Jax FL 32205
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posted by blueriverrun on May 17, 2005 - 08:49 PM
Jacksonville 2005 Lughnassadh Sabbat
When: Aug. 1st. 2005
Where: Atlantic Beach, Florida
Jacksonville 2005 Lughnassadh Sabbat
Event Details: Anyone interested in attending our Gatherings must attend a New Seeker's meeting. The purpose of the New Seeker's Meeting is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Gathering attendees. The New Seeker's meetings are held every Wednesday, so please plan ahead of time to attend this meeting if you want to attend the Gathering. For further information visit http://www.paganadventures.com/newseeker.html. We hope to meet you!
Date: Monday, August 1, 2005
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Hanna Park, Campsite #4
Cost: $5.00 + $1.00 Park Fee
Event Details: The Sabbat will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Items to Bring: Good Cheer and a Merry Heart!! You are welcomed to wear Garb and to bring whatever object used to direct energy.
All ritual items will be provided as well as food and refreshments.
Event Location: 500 Wonderwood Drive, Campsite #4 in Atlantic Beach
Event TIME Details: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Directions: Please visit Yahoo Maps at http://maps.yahoo.com/dd for driving directions.
Phone: (904) 807-3852
Website: http://www.paganadventures.com
Website II: http://www.paganadventures.com/grove
Mailing Address: 2771-29 Monument Road, #349, Jacksonville, FL 3222
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posted by blueriverrun on May 17, 2005 - 08:48 PM
Body Magick
When: May. 20th. 2005 - May. 22nd. 2005
Where: Tampa Bay area, Florida
Celebrate the Temple of your Spirit
Event Details: Body Magick will focus on sacred sexuality and sex magick in celebration with our oneness with the all of the Universe. The festival will be presented by the Temple of Divine Ecstasy and held in the safe sanctity of temple at All World Acres in the Tampa Bay area. This event is limited to adults 18 years and older.
The workshops and activities at the Body Magick festival will be interactive. There will be nudity and activities of a sexual nature. Everyone will have the option of participating or simply observing.
There will be a busy schedule of events at the festival. Here are a few highlights.
Practical Sex Magick workshop, Sacred Sexuality workshop, Moksha Magic Rite, Divine Ecstasy Meet and Greet, Sacred Temple Ritual, Ancient and modern aphrodisiacs workshop, Ecstatic Dance, Networking of Sacred Sex Traditions.
The Moksha Magic group will perform a sacred sexuality rite that will include nudity and sexual activity. Guests will be able to quietly observe this beautiful practice. After the rite there will be a question and answer session and then each guest will be able to speak privately with a member of Moksha Magic. If the guest is comfortable with the practice, they will have the option of joining in the next rites that will be performed later that evening.
This format has worked well in the past. It gives each guest at the festival the opportunity to have their questions answered in a private comfortable way. Communication is the key.
All World Acres is a Pagan sanctuary and campground that has hosted over 50 different events in the past four years. The site features clothing optional areas, a covered stage, 3 different ritual/fire circle areas, a spring fed pond, and a bath house with hot showers and flush toilets. There is also an air-conditioned café on site with ice, drinks, snacks, and prepared meals available each day at reasonable prices. AWA is operated by the community it serves and visitors are always treated like family in a safe comfortable environment.
Admission prices include all workshops, entertainment, activities, rituals, and camping for all three days. The event begins on Friday morning at 10am and will continue through Sunday at 5pm. Purchasing the full event (3 day admission) allows for unlimited entry throughout the event. Camping is optional and included in the admission. There will be no single day admissions offered for this event so please register early for the lowest cost.
Event Location: All World Acres in Tampa Bay area
Event TIME Details: gates open 10am
Directions: All World Acres is at 4715 Bruton Rd. Plant City, FL. Exit #21 off I-4, SR 39 (Paul Buchman Highway) . Go north on SR39 for 5.3 miles, then left on Bruton Rd. Follow Bruton for 2.1 miles. All World is on your left, look for big green sign with unicorn.
Phone: (813) 748-0761
Website: http://divineecstasy.org/bodymagick.htm
Website II: http://divineecstasy.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 153065 Tampa, FL 33684
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Festival Quote: yes, but it's a dry heat 
