Circle Talk

January Full Wolf Moon Ritual The Full Moon of January is called the Wolf Moon and is also called the Cold Moon and the Quiet Moon.  Join us as we embrace this time of transformation where we call in Cerridwen for wisdom, introspection, and growth in this new year.

Celebrating Brigid at Imbolc Explore ways to attune to and work with the Goddess Brigid at Her sacred time of Imbolc in late January and early February in the Northern Hemisphere.

Brigid Meditations for Imbolc Some approaches to meditation with Brigid Goddess aspects and symbol.  Brigid meditations for enhancing personal and community Imbolc celebrations. Encore from January 30, 2018

American Goddesses Learn about Lady Liberty, Lady Justice, Columbia, Minerva, and other goddesses with roots in ancient Pagan cultures and their evolution in the USA.  Explore ways to work with American Goddesses for personal and social well-being. Encore from July 4, 2014

Rev. Charlotte Bear Join us on Circle Talk as we meet one of Circle Sanctuary’s new ministers who was ordained this past Samhain - Rev. Charlotte Bear. Char is also the first to be ordained through Circle Sanctuary’s new Chaplains Program.

Brigid of the 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, inspiriation, and wellness. Encore from January 22, 2020

Goddesses of the Dark Time:  Cerridwen and Hecate While there are many Goddesses associated with the full and waxing moon, there are very few that are associated with the waning or dark moon.  On tonight’s show we will discuss mythology, symbolism, and magic associated with Cerridwen and Hecate.

Celebrating New Moon Attuning to New Moon each month with reflections, meditations, chanting, and rituals as part of spiritual practice and development.

Sunrise Rituals Making magic with the rising Sun through chants, meditations, and rituals at Daybreak, Dawn, and Sun-up. Encore from February 10, 2015

Epiphany Traditions & Lore Multicultural and interfaith Magi Magic for celebrating Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day which marks the end of Yuletide and beginning of Carnival in many places around the world.  Includes Epiphany 2021 Ritual to uphold Democracy in the USA..

Pagan Homeland with Wade Mueller Wouldn't it be great to have Pagan events on Pagan land? How about temples, groves, and stone circles across the country?  Pagans have always been people of the land and if we wish to see our path move forward we need to have land and buildings to call our own.  Join us on this encore presentation of Circle Talk as we discuss the need for such infrastructure and th...

New Year Divinations The start of the Calendar New Year can be a powerful time for life reflection and planning.  Explore some ways of working with divination tools, rites, and meditations for guidance for the coming year. Encore from January 4, 2017

Full Moon Ritual for the New Year The full moon of December, called the Cold Moon and the Long Nights Moon, is a time for introspection and change. Join us as we say good-bye to the chaos and upheaval of 2020 and welcome positive change for 2021.

Celebrating New Year’s Eve Creating personal and household rituals, feasts, divinations, and other celebrations at calendar year’s end.

New Year Traditions Old and new ways of celebrating the ending and beginning of the calendar year. Encore from December 31, 2014

Yuletide Goddesses Lore, imagery, and traditions of some Maiden, Mother, and Crone Goddesses around the world connected with Winter Solstice, Christmas, and New Year celebrations.

Winter Solstice Rite Join Selena as we welcome in the new solar year with this Pagan Yuletide ceremony. Encore from December 21, 2011

Winter Solstice Magic As the calendar year winds down, we also take time to slow down & look inward as we approach the Winter Solstice.  On this show, we will discuss ways to connect with and harness the darkest night of the year.

Good Yule! Some rituals, symbols, foods, and customs for creating personal and household celebrations of Winter Solstice, Mothers Night, Christmas, Hogmanay, New Year, Twelfth Night, and other Happy Holidays.

Meet Newly Ordained Circle Ministers Join Circle Minister Debra Rose as she welcomes two of Circle Sanctuary's new ministers, Rev. Laura Gonzalez and Rev. Juliana Russell as they share their journey to ordination with Circle Sanctuary.

Swedish Solstice Magic of St. Lucia’s Day Learn about the Goddess of Light origins of St. Lucia/Lucy/Lucina.  Explore other ways that Pagan Yuletide lore, symbols, and customs are part of contemporary celebrations of Her Feast day, December 13 and Christmastime/Yuletide in Sweden and Scandinavian communities around the world. Encore from December 14, 2016

Yuletide Cheer for Pandemic Year Crafting Joyful and Safe personal and household celebrations of Yuletide, including via video chats and social media.

Learn about Yuletide lore and customs connected with Santa Claus as Pagan God and Christian Saint and his sometime associate, the Beast Krampus.  Encore from December 5, 2019

Beaver Moon Full Moon Ritual The last full moon before the Winter Solstice is called the Beaver Moon, Snow Moon, Frost Moon, Moon of Feasting, and the Mourning Moon. This is a time to prepare for the dark nights of Winter, to rid ourselves of habits and relationships that do not serve us and to mourn those we have lost. On this show, our ritual will focus on washing away those habits that do not s...

Yule Tree Magic Meditations, Chants, and Rituals for selecting, decorating, and working with a Yule Tree as part of Winter Solstice and Christmas time celebrations.