Today, we find a balance between the light and the dark. This is a time of hope, rebirth and renewal, a time of fertility, to sow seeds. This is a time of year that has been historically celebrated within a variety of cultures.

As Spring begins, take time to notice the Nature's changes around you.   Also, take this opportunity to create your own new beginnings.  If you choose, you can plant a garden or get in a bit of Spring Cleaning.


A blessed Ostara/Spring Equinox/Vernal Equinox/First Day of Spring to all!


Raedice

Good Afternoon everyone!  I received this event post from an update in the Hearthfires Yahoo! group from Taz.  I thought I would take a minute and share this with you.
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Sacred Soul - Path to Sacred Self

Where: Unity Church 1600 West Broadway, Columbia MO
When: Saturday February 25 at 10 until Sunday February 26 at 4ish.

This course will teach you to integrate these aspects of yourself!

This course provides an unfailing light to illuminate your sacred path with an unfailing Light!
According to the Webster's Merriam Dictionary the soul is:

... the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life
the spiritual principle embodied in human beings, all rational and spiritual beings, or the universe
a person's total self
an active or essential part

It is Definition 3 that we are going to focus on in this course.

So, what is the total self?
Spirit
Mind
Faith
Emotion
Body

When all of these are in balance a person is better able to make decisions, maintain boundaries, and be emotionally stable. Notice that I say emotionally stable, not happy all the time. Emotion is important. It is only important to make appropriate decisions with your emotions – not allow your emotions to control you. More on this later.

Think of a small stick, maybe a sapling branch that has fallen down in a strong wind. If you pick it up it can be easily bent and possibly broken. However, add two more branches of same size and it is a little harder, now add two more and it is very difficult to break. In fact, the difference in force required to break this collection of small sticks is not in proportion to the individual size and weight of the sticks. It's kind of like a telephone book, individually the pages are easy to rip, not the entire book.
Therefore, when all five of these aspects are in balance and working together as a collection of branches. It is very difficult to break them apart, which results in bad decisions, (as you define them), emotional upheaval, and physical ailments. 

This course will teach you to integrate these aspects of yourself!

This course provides an unfailing light to illuminate your sacred path with an unfailing Light!

SPECIAL PRICE - $50 per person in advance - $75 at the door - RSVP HERE ( Yahoo! Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hearthfires/  or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/284700191592903/) ROOM FOR ONLY 30 PEOPLE!!!! - For every five more we get the price will begin to go down.

Blessings,
Readice

If you know about any upcoming pagan/wiccan/witch events in Missouri please let us know.

Leave a comment on this post, send an email to [email protected] or a Direct Message on our Twitter account @HSWitchesPagans.

We want to hear from you and connect with other like-minded people.

Blessings,
Radice

This is an invitation to the women of Hearthfires and central Missouri. We are the group that is hosting the Sisters of Avalon Festival at Ozark Avalon June 1-3.

Sisters of Avalon is a women’s group to promote sisterhood and support among women following nature focused spiritual and religious paths. This includes but is broader than just Wiccan women. Our members include Wiccan, Goddess Worshipers , Pagan, Heathern, Native American and tolerant Christians. We hold women’s events and host both this list and a facebook group to encourage communication among our sisters and to plan our activities. We are also involved in developing rites of passage and other women’s rituals and worship. Current members include women who have been involved with Triple Goddess Gatherings at Ozark Avalon (central Missouri) as well as members of Daughters of the Moon (Memphis area) and Gaea Goddess Gathering (Kansas City area) as well as others new to womens’ community.

If you e-mail me Rose wise or Nancy McGee -we can add you or you can just go to the address below. We also have a Facebook site that is available by request or any current member can add you.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sistersofavalon

Raedice

Heartland Pagan Festival - Heartland Spiritual Alliance - Dawning of a New Day - HPF 2012 

Location:
Gaea Retreat Center 25110 235th Street Mclouth, KS 66054 65202

Join Us May 24 - May 28, 2012 for the 27th Anniversary of One of the Largest Pagan Festivals in the United States.

Honored Guests include:
Selena Fox, Kerr Cuhulain, Christopher Penczak, Barbara Criswell, Nels Linde, Flannigan's Right Hook, Murphey's Midnight Rounders, Wendy Rule,Big Bad Gina, Brian Henke and DrumTribe


Rituals · Vision Quest · Bonfires · Distinguished Speakers Concerts · Workshops · Mystical Merchants

Dates:
Thursday May 24, 2012 - Monday May 28, 2012

Main Speakers:
Selena Fox
Christopher Penczak
Kerr Cuhulain
Barbara Criswell
Nels Linde

Musical Performers:
Murphey's Midnight Rounders
Wendy Rule
Flannigan's Right Hook
Big Bad Gina
Brian Henke

Registration will open at 9:00am on Thursday morning. You will be turned away if you attempt to enter the grounds of Camp Gaea prior to 9:00am on Thursday, May 24. Registration hours are Thursday—Saturday from 9:00am to 9:00pm, and on Sunday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. NO exceptions.

Ages under 18 must have adult supervision at the festival.

Day passes are good from 9:00am to 9:00am the next day. This year you CAN purchase more than one day pass per person. They are still sold at gate only. You should plan on having your area cleaned up, bagging and taking all trash to designated areas, and leaving by 6:00 p.m. on Monday. If you plan on camping Monday evening, you will be subject to Camp Gaea fees. Go to www.campgaea.org for more information on the camp and its facilities.
For directions and maps to Camp Gaea, please go to their website at www.campgaea.org. RV campers, 5th wheels and trailers will be allowed onto property. Anything longer than 16 ft., pulled or self-propelled, or has more than two axles, will be charged a $50. ABSOLUTELY NO SEMI’s!!!

Heartland Pagan Festival is a camping event. Cabins located on the campgrounds are reserved for honored guest speakers and bands. Campfires are permitted only in designated, previously existing fire pits. Under no circumstances may you dig your own fire pit in any other location.

Please supply your own firewood. Wood in the wood corral is for H.S.A. ritual use only. H.P.F. provides dumpsters for trash and barrels for recycling, Thursday through Monday. Please bring your own trash bags to help keep your campsite tidy. A Community Dinner will be provided after the Opening Night Ritual on Thursday for $2.00 per person.

Meal Plans will be provided by Blissful Bites. Purchasers will be served two meals. Check out our website www.kchsa.org for the Meal Plan Menu.

The Sacred Experience Committee is available for consultation and for performing ceremonies. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Merchants should contact Aislinn for Merchant Space available and pricing. Contact through email at [email protected] or by phone at 816-392-0353.

Pets must be registered and a photocopy of the animal’s current vaccination records included with the registration form. Pets must be kept on leashes at all times and cleaned up after while on property.

Refund requests must be received by April 30th for 100% refund, May 31st for 75% refund or June 15th for 50% refund. Merchandise monies are non-refundable. All refund requests will be evaluated by H.S.A.

If you do not have access to internet, you can always call 816- 813-8167 for any information.



Raedice

Dessert and Divination - March 16, 2012 7pm to 10:30 pm - Boone Tavern, Columbia, MO

Only $25 per person or $40 per pair.

Entertainment: The Diva Dancers

Come help raise funds for Mid-Missouri Pagan Pride Day 2012.

For the low price of only $25.00 per person and $40.00 per pair (you choose the pair), you will get fantastic desserts created just for us by the Chef at Boone Tavern, two divination readings, get to watch the Diva Dancers and have a great time. Tickets will be available at the door and at Peace Nook in down town Columbia as well as online. If you bring a dinner receipt from Boone Tavern from the night of the event you will even get $5.00 off your admission. They will also be having a rafel for people who purchase their tickets ahead of time.....

Boone Tavern, 811 East Walnut Street, Columbia, MO
573-448-51123

For More Information, contact:
Taz
573-489-3805
[email protected].

This Year's Sponsors so far (Do you want your name here?):
Boone Tavern and Restaurant
MU Multi-Cultural Center
Hearthfires Inc.
Mid-Missouri Pagan Spiritual Alliance
Luna Espiral Temple of Wicca
Good Nature


Raedice

Pagans and non-Pagans alike are welcome to join us as we explore various aspects of Pagan life and community in a friendly and informative atmosphere. The food is wonderful and the staff are welcoming and Pagan-friendly.

Every second Wednesday of the month at Boone Tavern, 811 E. Walnut St., Columbia, MO 65201 from 7:00 pm -9:00 pm.


Raedice

We are a very small eclectic group, but we are a group that wants to grow in spirit, knowledge, experience and size. 

Every third Saturday of the month from 12p-2p our members hold a meeting in Holts Summit, MO.  The purpose of our meetings is sharing, friendship, planning and growth.

If you are interested in attending a meeting to see if you mesh with our group or simply want to skip that step and join, please contact us at [email protected].  Please be patient with us as we will most likely require you to fill out a questionnaire prior to joining our group or attending a meeting.

We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you soon.

Raedice