Hail, and welcome!
Green life returns to the earth
blooming and blossoming
once more from the soil.
We welcome you,
goddesses of spring,
Eostre, Persephone, Flora, Cybele,
in the trees,
in the soil,
in the flowers,
in the rains,
and we are grateful
for your presence.
Prayer Honoring the Goddesses of Spring ( Source )
For our march meeting members of White Oak Grove CUUPS gathered online to discuss our favorite subject, our pets! Well, not quite; from familiars, to guides, to divination, the participation of animals in magic was the subject of our monthly discussion this time around. Those on a pagan or earth based path would be no stranger to the connection between animals and magic. Topics up for discussion was the role of animals as magic familiars, particularly whether they can be pets or not, the role and differences of spirit animals and of animal spirits, animals appearing in divination methods, and the bond that those on a pagan path often have with animals of all shapes and sizes.
Our discussion leader, Juliette, recommended these books and oracle decks for those looking to further their bond with or understanding of animals in magic:
- Animal Magick by D.J. Conway
- Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes
- Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small by Ted Andrews
- Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals – Edited by Linda Hogan, Deena Metzger and Brenda Peterson
- The Druid Animal Oracle – Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm
- The Spirit Animal Oracle – Colette Baron-Reed
- Oracle of the Shapeshifters – Lucy Cavendish
- The Secret Language of Animals Oracle – Chip Richards
- Messages From Your Animal Guides Oracle – Stephen D. Farmer
Celebrated on March 1st, Matronalia is a Roman festival dedicated to the Goddess Juno Lucina, who watches over married women and women in childbirth. On this day gifts are to be offered both to the goddess and to the important women in one’s life ( such as your mother! ).
Join us on May 2nd 2021 as we present a Mother Goddess class and discussion.
More details can be found on our facebook group.
A colorful mineral with green, purple and white mottling it is a protective stone that is excellent for grounding. Fluorite was prized in ancient Rome and is a harmonizer that brings with it peace and bliss. Use this stone to clear away brain fog and rid yourself of negative energy. People born under the signs of Pisces and Capricorn are especially in tune with Fluorite.
- Green Fluorite: Access intuition
- Purple Fluorite: Focus on expression of spirit.
- White: Aligns all the chakras.
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