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Dates, Moons, Rituals, Classes, Links
Inside: Scroll through to find info about upcoming moon rituals, Winter Solstice rituals, podcast episodes, Yule candle opportunities, fun workshops (Book of Shadows making workshop anyone?), reading lists for Palestine, Reading Group material (we decided on Sontag and you’re going to love it), updates on radicalizing your witchcraft and MORE.
Full Moon Ritual: Tuesday December 26th at 6pm - Full Moon in Cancer Ritual
Cancer Moon is the Mother Moon, the Chariot Moon, the Feeling Safe in the Dark Moon. Did you know that the sign of Cancer is the one most closely aligned with nationalism? Nationalism, fascism, totalitarianism, all of these are rooted in fear and a longing for belonging. During this ritual we will be doing work to create a sense of safety and belonging within ourselves and our communities, that we can shine out into our trembling world. Also, we’ll be reflecting on this past year — the Chariot year — what do you want to carry forward, what do you want to let go of? Join us!
Link to join the ceremony will go out on the day of. If you wish to participate, become a paid subscriber.*
*Scholarship subscriptions are available for those in financial need. Email us at guardian@oracleoflosangeles.com for more info.
Solstice Ritual with Myth Salon — Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 05:00 PM
Delighted to announce that I will be co-hosting an event with an organization called Myth Salon on Winter Solstice this year! We’ll be practicing ceremony, talking about tarot, and dreams. Winter Solstice is a time of renewal, a time to clarify perspectives, and a time for quiet reflection. Throughout the world, at sacred sites – some of which were created to honor the solstice – people gather. And on this night, so do we!
This is a free event, but it isn’t part of Mystery Cult. You can find out more and register for the event below.
Winter Solstice Between the Worlds
As you may have noticed, we’ve been slow getting out the episode for our podcast, Between the Worlds, recently because, well, reasons (their initials start with UCLA). But, we DID put out a really great episode for Solstice a couple years ago and I still stand by it!
In this episode we go deep into Winter Solstice, otherwise known as Yule, the witches’ celebration of the darkness. We talk about the astrology of the season, the mytho-poetics of the Yule, tarot correspondences, and rituals you can do to make sure your longest night a magical one.
Have a listen here:
Top Surgery Raffle! GoFundMe for Rune
Rune Rainwater of Theyfriend Candles is running a GoFundMe Raffle to raise money for top surgery. They have a surgery date in February and are hoping to cover the costs of this life-saving gender-affirming care.
You'll receive 1 raffle ticket for every $5 donated to their gofundme (https://www.gofundme.com/f/9vzyjk-yeet-the-teats). At least 3 winners will be pulled on February 1st, and each will receive a Theyfriend Candles Mystery Box worth over $100!
Admit that you want these candles and that you love gender affirming care!
Other Important Events & Offerings Coming Up
Next Thursday 12/21: Capricorn Season Witch Guide Download drops for subscribers. Plan your month ahead in witchcraft.
Friday 12/29/23: Baby Witches Start Here PDF (for all paid Subscribers) Plan your year ahead in witchcraft and learn what you need to know. Includes reading lists
Sunday 12/31/23, 11am PST: Book of Shadows Workshop (for yearly and founders level subscribers), we’ll be making and consecrating a Book of Shadows together for you to use during the coming year. Record your spells, esbats, and sabbats! Based on the Baby Witches Start Here PDF. Make sure to bring a blank notebook.
Sunday 1/7/24, 11am PST: 3 Part Course in Radical Witchcraft Begins (Founders Level Subscribers get it free; one off purchase price will be $135 so you may as well just become a Founders Level Subscriber)
Israel/Palestine Reading List: Some of you have been asking if I have reading recommendations for the ongoing genocidal crisis in Israel and Palestine. I found this excellent list put together by a decolonial Jewish scholar, anti-racist activist, and practitioner of Jewish Mysticism, Schlomo Yitzchak. You’ll love it, very comprehensive. Access the list here.
Gift Subscriptions: Know someone witchy you want to get a gift for but don’t know what to give them? Why not give them a year of magic (or even a month?). If that sounds interesting click the link below to find out more.