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Tides and Cycles
Wed, 06/10/2009 - 09:06 — alt
Paganism 101
This section will explore the basics of Paganism. Here you will learn the how and some of the when. The why will come later. Nothing in this section is dangerous if the instructions are followed properly. We are not responsible for your karma....
P.S. While this section is undergoing construction the above links that aren't in blue won't work... :(
Who we are
Sun, 12/28/2008 - 00:34 — alt
The tides of life eb and flow. One life cycles into the next. A select few of us may call upon the Prince of Tides to ask for guidance. We teach those whose lives are altered so that they may alter life. We use the modern sciences to test our Magicks and our Magicks to test the limits of modern science.
We reach back into the forgotten histories. We reach forward into the unknown. Please join us in the art of living. Follow the beat of our hearts to universal living.
Pagan Authors Needed
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 09:27 — alt
Pagan House needs authors, editors, and graphic artists. If your interested in exercising your creativity please email info@tidesandcycles.org
Site Redesign
We have been neglecting this site... But we have good reason! We are completely redesigning this site. Major updates are on their way. Many wise ones have been working endlessly so that by Yule you'll have a great new site. We appreciate your understanding as this phoenix turns to ash.
And please take our basic paganism survey while you wait
Pagan House Way
Pagan House Tenants of Belief
The core of our system is based on the idea that in order to change our world, we must BE the change we want to see. This emphasis on individual responsibility, and on living your life in accordance with your ideals sets Pagan House apart from other organizations. Just as the alchemists of old worked to transmute the lead of their current existence into the gold of a perfected human, so Pagan House seeks to use the practice of Witchcraft, the structure of Wicca, and the data modern science to create lasting personal change.
Each of the eight sabbats have a traditional meaning, a modern meaning, and a Pagan House meaning. The traditional meaning is based on historical records, and what can be gleaned from the archaeological record. The modern meaning is what the holiday has come to represent in Neo-Pagan practice. At Pagan House, the traditional meaning has been reinterpreted so as to be applicable to individual transformation.
Each of the thirteen Esbats have also been adapted for the purpose of personal refinement.
The Gods and Goddesses are, of course, worshiped and adored, but their role is slightly different. Deities are mentors, and the abilities, qualities, and powers they have are transmitted to their priests and priestesses as rewards for faithful service.
The core of our system is based on the idea that in order to change our world, we must BE the change we want to see. This emphasis on individual responsibility, and on living your life in accordance with your ideals sets Pagan House apart from other organizations. Just as the alchemists of old worked to transmute the lead of their current existence into the gold of a perfected human, so Pagan House seeks to use the practice of Witchcraft, the structure of Wicca, and the data modern science to create lasting personal change.
Each of the eight sabbats have a traditional meaning, a modern meaning, and a Pagan House meaning. The traditional meaning is based on historical records, and what can be gleaned from the archaeological record. The modern meaning is what the holiday has come to represent in Neo-Pagan practice. At Pagan House, the traditional meaning has been reinterpreted so as to be applicable to individual transformation.
Each of the thirteen Esbats have also been adapted for the purpose of personal refinement.
The Gods and Goddesses are, of course, worshiped and adored, but their role is slightly different. Deities are mentors, and the abilities, qualities, and powers they have are transmitted to their priests and priestesses as rewards for faithful service. Imbolgc
Imbolgc holds a very special place in our hearts. It was the first big ritual that Pagan House performed. We united, even for a short while, the entire Pagan Community in Omaha. The is much debate about the spelling of Imbolgc. The Pagan House Board adopted the spelling you see here. 
On the night of February 1st, 2nd or 3rd (preferably the actual Cross Quarter day, but something close works too), Witches celebrate the Imbolgc Sabbat. This night, halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal (Spring) Equinox is the time when Nature begins to stir unseen and awaken from Winter's death-like sleep.
Solitary Practice
A symbol of the season, such as a representation of a snowflake, a white flower, or perhaps some snow in a crystal container can be placed on the altar. Three white candles anointed with Dragon's Blood (Protection), Frankincense (Devotion), Nag Champa (Enlightenment), Jasmine (Transition), India Temple (Worship) and/or Rosemary (Prosperity) oil, unlit, should also be there. Snow or ice sickles can be melted for the water during the circle casting.
Arrange the altar in a standard (Diagram #1) or Imbolgc (Diagram #4) format, light the candles and incense, cast the circle, and invoke the God/dess.
Say such words as the following:
"Flame of candles, burning so bright
Instill in me your passionate light.Father of the Sky, fire so deep
I welcome Thee as the earth stirs
Below it's mantle of sleep
I celebrate Mother Earth
I celebrate Sky Father"
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