Mystic South

The labyrinth is a powerful spiritual tool, a special type of maze with only one path leading surely to the center and safely back out again. It is especially connected with the ancient Minoans. As modern Pagans, we can reconnect with its potent symbolism via labyrinth-walking rituals. In this ritual, you'll meet Ariadne, the Lady of the Labyrinth; the Minotaur, the kindly Guardian of those who tread its winding paths; and the Serpent Mother, who is in a sense the Great Labyrinth itself. Discover the secrets of your own spiritual essence as you receive the gifts these deities have to offer you. Our floorcloth labyrinth has 36 inch wide paths to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, and we will have finger labyrinths available for those who prefer to remain seated but still participate. Come join us as we create new paths in life by walking a very, very old one!

In ancient times people would journey great distances to places like Göbekli Tepe and Skara Brae, to maintain relationships with their extended families, friends, and allies. In this ritual, we who have traveled from near and far will recommit ourselves to our Gods and ancestors, to the land and the spirits of the land, to caring for ourselves and supporting each other as we move forward in these difficult times. Because we cannot , and will not, go back.

Beloved friends at Mystic South, join us as we honor Sunna, radiant goddess of the Sun, and her brother, Mani, the luminous god of the Moon. Together, they guide the celestial dance of light and shadow, blessing our days and nights with their eternal gifts. Finish this day, spent in learning and fellowship, with us as we call upon the sacred presence of the Sun and the Moon to celebrate balance, renewal, and the rhythms of nature. Through offerings and prayers, we seek Sunna's warmth to illuminate our paths and Mani's calm to soothe our spirits. Come with open hearts to this sacred gathering, where we seek to weave bonds with the divine and forge fellowship with each other. Let us bask in the celestial grace of the Sun and Moon and honor the timeless cycle of day and night. All are welcome under their light.

The Grove SFL has been conducting an annual Hurricane Protection Ritual for the past 10 years.
We invite you to join us in reenacting this tradition, which includes creating Hurricane Protection Candles
that will be lit when the warning is sounded. Candles will NOT be lit during the ritual but will be for you to use when you are at home.

Kispum is a ritual of relationships with the dead that began in Sumerian/Akkadian (2500 BCE) culture . The ritual explores practices for the Pagan and occult communities to maintain connections with departed loved ones and honor ancestors. I incorporate the Continuing Bonds Theory as a modern (1970s) alternative to the Western Detachment Theory of "letting go" of the dead. This perspective embraces the idea of ongoing relationships beyond death, focusing on rituals, commemorations, and sacred practices that sustain these connections. My modern take emphasizes the significance of these enduring ties, providing insight into how such traditions and rituals within Pagan spirituality foster a sense of continuity. The session includes an optional pouring water ritual, to which attendees are welcome to participate. Come with the names of beloved dead. The ritual will be explained.

Come to a revelry for Pan, satyr-shaped Greek god of nature, wild things, border places, and music. Pan is a mixture of mayhem and melancholy, merriment and mysticism. A vessel of wisdom in his own way, Pan pushes those who encounter or call upon him to experience life more fully, and more intimately. Let us raise a ruckus! Tempest, Nathaniel, and Davis (The Mechanist & The Star Goddess) will lead the evening through improvisational music and dance that fuses together elements of Modern Traditional Witchcraft, Inspired World Music, and Ritual Performance.