Circle Talk

Personal Altars Explore ways to create and work with personal altars as part of spiritual practice. Encore presentation from 2014

February Full Moon Ritual The full moon of February is called the Snow Moon, the Hunger Moon, and the Bone Moon.  This is also a time when many dedicate themselves to their path, re-dedicate themselves on their path, and cleanse their ritual tools. Join us as we use the energies of this Full Moon to cleanse our altar tools and dedicate and re-dedicate ourselves to our spiritual path.  

 Interfaith Journeys Explore ways that individuals and communities of diverse religious and spiritual traditions are converging and working together for a better world through dialogue, conferences, ceremonies, networks, and projects. Encore presentation from 2014

Lady Libery League Join us as we learn about Lady Liberty League, an International information and networking organization sponsored by Circle Sanctuary. Lady Liberty League provides religious Freedom Support for Wiccans, Pagans, and other Nature religion Practitioners worldwide.

Imbolc Brigid Altar Ritual Guided ritual honoring the Celtic Goddess Brigid at Her sacred time of Imbolc, also known as Candlemas. Encore presentationo from 2014

Imbolc Brigid Night Healing Ritual Connect with the Celtic Goddess Brigid at her sacred time of Imbolc through incantations and meditations in this ritual of healing for self, others, and Planet Earth.

Imbolc Ritual Attune with the Goddess Brigid through invocations, chants, meditation, cadlelighting, and energy workings.  Connect and commune with Brigid in some of Her sacred forms, including Sacred Oak, Holy Waters, Bright Fire, Swan Maiden, and Radiant Sun. Encore presentation from 2013

As we approach Imbolc our attention turns to cleansing our home and our spiritual environment for the coming Spring.  Imbolc is also a time for some to perform initiations in to magical traditions or re-dedicate themselves to their current path.  On this episode, we will discuss various meathods of cleansing your home and spiritual space.  We will also disucss various things to consider when perfo...

Brigid of Sacred Waters Since ancient times, Brigid has been a Goddess of Sacred Springs and Holy Wells.  Learn about some of these sacred sites associated with Her and some ways of working with Brigid as Goddess of Sacred Waters for healing, wisdom, inspiration, and wellness.  

Guest:  Celia Farran Join us as we chat with the talented Celia Farran.  Celia is part singer, part songwriter, part comedienne, and always a lot of fun.  We will be seeing what she is up to as we listen to her music on Circle Talk!

Brigid Fire Attuning to Brigid as Fire Goddess through sacred work with candle flames, hearth fires, bonfires, solar rays, and Fire in the Head inspiration. Encore presentation from 2015

Brigid Magic Learn about the Celtic Goddess Brigid and some of Her symbols, lore, and forms.  Discover ways of connecting and working with Brigid and her sacred time of Imbolc and year round for Inspiration, healing, and transformation. Encore presentation from 2013.

Creating Imbolc Rituals and Celebrations Explore ways to incorporate ancient and contemporary customs, chants, symbols, and ceremonies into personal household and community celebrations of Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, Brigid's Feast, and the Festival of Waxing Light. Encore presentation from 2013

The full moon of January is called the Wolf Moon, the Quiet Moon, and the Moon of Little Winter.  January is a great time to set your intentions and make new goals and changes in the coming year.  Join us as we use this Full Moon to create new goals for ourselves.  

Divination Rituals Creating and conducting rituals for blessing Divination tools and for doing Tarot, Runes, I Ching, Mirror Gazing, and other forms of Divination. Encore presentation for 2013.

Guest Rev. Mari Powers Join us on Circle Talk as Circle Sanctuary Minister Rev. Mari Powers discusses Divination with Tarot in her Wheel of the Year Divination for a personal New Year reading.

Befana Night Selena Fox and guest Raven Grimassi (1951-2019) examine lengends, symbols, traditions, and magic of La Befana, who brings gifts and blessings to children of Italy and elsewhere on Her night, January 5, Epiphany Eve.  Explore the ancient Pagan origins of this beloved Italian Christmas Witch and similarities with other Yuletide Crone goddesses, such as roman Strenua, Alpine German Perch...

Hogmanay and Other New Year Traditions Explore some of old and new ways of welcoming in the new calendar year, including the kindling of celebratory fires and the singing of Auld Lang Syne, customs from the Scottish Yuletide & New Year festivities known as Hogmanay. Encore presentation from 2013.

New Year Magic Explore some ancient and contemporary ways of celebrating the ending and beginning of the calendar year, including year-in-review, home blessing, charitable giving, fireworks, revelry, meditation, resolutions, and divination. Encore presentation from 2016

Due to the hosts having caught the current cold bug going around, they are unable to perform the intended ritual. Please enjoy this encore presentation of Circle Talk from 2016 where Jeanet and David welcomed guests Michelle Castle and Eric Eldritch to discuss Yule Traditions.

Pagan Roots of Christmas Examine Pagan origins of Christmas symbols and customs around the world and discover ways of celebrating cultural and religious diversity throughout the holidays season. Encore from December 23, 2014

Winter Solstice Ritual Welcome in Winter & the New Solar Year with this Yuletide candle-lighting ceremony that includes chanting, guided meditations & spiritual workings for Peace on Earth and Peace Within. Encore presentation from 2012

Winter Solstice around the World Discover some ways that Winter Solstice has been celebrated across cultures and through the ages and in contemporary times.

Guest:  Jenya T. Beach Join us on Circle Talk as Jenya T. Beachy takes us on a transformational journey through shadowlands and starry steppes into the deepest heart of Self. She is the author of "In The Secret Country of Yourself". We will be discussing her book and all things magickal.  

Yuletide Giftbringers Discover the Pagan & Christian roots of Santa Claus. Explore the lore of other Yule Giftbringers including Holda (Germany) Julnisse (Norway), Yulet Goat (Finland), Father Christmas (France), Krampus (Austria), La Befana (Italy), Old Man Frost (Lithuania), St. Nicholas (Holland), Grandfather Snow (Uzbekistan), Santa Lucia (Sweden), and others. Encore presentation from 2012