Path Collision
Hello again! Our group, Spiraling Shadows, has some wonderful people and wonderful ideas... but they don't always match. This is not a bad thing, so long as we can find common ground. Some people join our group looking to do a lot of ritual and "high magic". We do not do a lot of these activities because of our very diverse group so those folks tend to move on pretty quickly.
It was decided on a while back that we should do at least one thing "on topic" at our gatherings instead of just chatting about anything and everything but religion and spirituality. So now we usually do a discussion, and that works pretty well as long as everyone has a full belly and can focus. Sometimes we also do meditations, visualizations, workshops on various systems, movies etc., we've even done some past-life regressions that have been good. :)
Kids and Gatherings
Our kid "rule" has changed. We voted and now only non-mobile kids can attend, (ie. babies), unless there is a special circumstance. Most people agreed that the gatherings were their time to "relax" and that they didn't want to have to chase their, (or other people's), children around. Shannon & Alb have their kids onhand sometimes but they try to get sitters when they can. PLEASE try to watch the language around any kids, be they inside or out.
Meeting Dates and Times
About 90% of the gatherings are on the Saturday before the full moon or the Thurday before the full moon, (we alternate month to month... one month sill be a Sat. the next will be a Thurs.). And about 99% of them are also held at our house in Farmington, NH. When we change the date of a gathering it's usually because the gathering falls on or really close to the full moon or it's near a Sabbat. We stick to the Sabbats that most Pagans honor. Click here to see them.
Who's Welcome?
Anyone with an open mind, heart, a respectful attitude towards other's faiths and practices. Non-Pagans are welcome if they would like to learn more about other's paths. We have had a few Christians and Jews in the past who were great fun to have with us.
On the whole, if you're sane, (more or less ;), like to laugh and want to make some friends that you can be open with we're probably the group for you! We have a lot of geeks, a few nerds and a lot of people into medieval stuff. We also have artists, teachers, social workers etc.. We are not psychos or stalkers, just folks that like to gather once a month, eat some good food and make some magick!
Not Sure, Shy or Hermit-Ish?
If you're still nervous, which is completely normal, please visit our Member's Page to see some of our gatherer's, what they're into. We have had quite a few wallflowers over the years that have blossomed into chatty-Kathys! It is OK, and a good idea, to be cautious when meeting new people online. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you'd like to speak to me about your fears, it's not problem at all. You're welcome to bring a friend or significant other to a gathering as long as they're open minded and OK with the situation.
Where Do I Sign Up?
If you're interested in joining us please click the link below, (or the "Join" button above), to become a part of our diverse, fun and often silly group!
Welcome! -Shannon
This page was created 3.27.2003 by
NH Metalsmith, Mom and Kitchen Witch. All work handcrafted by Gypsy~Rose.
Last update: 07.09.2006
