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Picking Your Gnosis

2/21/2020

“You can pick your friends, and you can pick your Gnosis, but you can’t pick your friends’ Gnosis.”

We have noticed recently, a spate of commentary and ill-chosen words about the beliefs that people hold and the way that they practice.
We, Inner Circle Sanctuary, have our own way of doing things. In order to become an elder in our coven, or be in our classes, there are certain standards that you have to meet and requirements you have to accomplish. However, in the pagan community, every shade of witch or Wicca to us is valid. We are not gatekeepers for the community as a whole; no one should ever be.

Everyone has a right to the Goddess.

Photo: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flammarion_engraving

Moon Water

2/8/2020

With the full moon tonight, I’m sure many people will be creating moon water. In theory, moon water is water that has soaked up the power and energies of the moon. It’s used for many purposes: cleaning your tools, crystals, or candles; anointing yourself with it daily; cleaning your home; feeding your plants; etc.

How do you make moon water? Some instructions say to put out a bowl and let it bask in the moonlight then put it in a jar to keep until the next full moon. Others are more detailed involving herbs, chants, and crystals.

Event: God & Coven

2/5/2020

God & Coven with Inner Circle Sanctuary Wicca

Saturday, March 14, 2020
God and Coven
with Inner Circle Sanctuary from 6 – 9 PM

Wicca is a religion based on nature. We honor the Mother Earth and all of her seasons. She is the creator that gives life to us all. The Goddess and feminine empowerment is what draws most people to Wicca. Far too often, however, the God is overlooked. Too often, the High Priest is overshadowed.

Event: Yule Log Crafting 2020

2/4/2020

Yule Log Crafting
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

Please join Inner Circle Sanctuary for a fun night of crafting and education as we learn about the symbolism and history of the Yule logs while we make some of our own.

Event: Candle Magic Basics 2020

2/4/2020

Candle Magic Basics
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

Candle magic is the simplest and most effective way to perform spell work. When we meet people who are new to the Craft, we ask what kind of spell work they like to do. Most tell us they don’t do anything because they don’t know how and are afraid of doing it wrong. This night is for those people exactly.

Event: Divinations 2020

2/4/2020

Divinations
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

Divination is the art of using tools to discover hidden knowledge by occult or supernatural means.

There are many divination methods that exist from throwing bones to cards to scrying. Some are simple to learn while others are more difficult to master.

Event: Waning Moon Esbat Ritual 2020

2/4/2020

Waning Moon Esbat Ritual
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

Join Inner Circle Sanctuary for a waning moon ritual. Our members will ritually create a magic space where everyone can come together to create and empower their own unique spell.

The waning phase of the moon is a good time for work that involves releasing things, getting rid of unwanted habits, stopping problems, and generally moving things away from you. “As the moon wanes, so may my”......whatever you’d like.

Event: Magical Bread Making 2020

2/4/2020

Magical Bread Making
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

It’s our tastiest event of the year!
Join us on Saturday, July 18 and let us show you how to make tasty homemade bread that you can use in rituals or to just satisfy your carb craving.

Event: Spell Bag Crafting 2020

2/4/2020

Spell Bag Crafting
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

A spell bag is your magical intent in a compact and easy-to-carry container that can be kept with you at all times.
Come create your very own spell bag with Inner Circle Sanctuary on Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 6-9 pm.

Event: Kitchen Witchery 2020

2/4/2020

Kitchen Witchery
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM

Kitchen witchcraft is a practice that makes your hearth and home more magical. With a little flair, you can turn the mundane into the mystical.

An interview with Candace Ross,Temple of Goddess Spirituality dedicated to Sekhmet

1/29/2020

An interview with Candace Ross, Resident Priestess of the Temple of Goddess Spirituality dedicated to Sekhmet by Inner Circle Sanctuary's Lord Tanys, Yule 2019.
In 1993, on Highway 95 in Nevada, in the tiny oasis of Cactus Springs, a plot of land owned by the Western Shoshone is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian Goddess, Sekhmet. Candace Ross, since 2007, has taken care of the grounds AND SO MUCH MORE.
Pagans from all over southern Nevada and beyond revel when they are able to visit the site.

Correction: “600 people donating 10 dollars a month will guarantee the Temple of Sekhmet financial stability.”
Please visit the website at https://sekhmettemple.com/

https://youtu.be/DZBgT3QXNG0

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Happy Birthday to Robert Cochrane

1/26/2020

Happy birthday to Robert Cochrane, founder of the Clan of Tubal Cain and the Cochrane Craft tradition.

Robert Cochrane was born as Roy Bowers on January 26, 1931 in West London to a family of eight children. He led a controversial life and even his death in 1966 is surrounded by controversy.

2020 Events for Inner Circle Sanctuary

1/22/2020

SATURDAYS

March 14 - God and Coven Lecture - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-god-coven
https://www.facebook.com/events/555805915010688/

April 18 - Spell Bag Crafting - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-spell-bag-crafting-2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/222997562060199/

May 9 - Public Waning Moon Esbat - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-waning-moon-esbat-ritual-2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/556491821610704/

June 6 - Divination Methods Lecture - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-divinations-2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/616705362475553/

July 18 - Magical Bread Making Demonstration - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-magical-bread-making-2020
www.facebook.com/events/2710781889005368/

August 22 - Kitchen Witchery Lecture - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-kitchen-witchery-2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/850394595384750/

September 5 - Candle Magic Lecture - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-candle-magic-basics-2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/194436744976054/

October 24 - Sam Hain’s Festival of Spooky - 6 pm

November - No events / will be participating in Pagan Pride

December 5 - Yule Log Crafting - 6 pm
https://www.innercirclesanctuary.com/updates-and-info/event-yule-log-crafting-2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/185970069287630/
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January 5 - Wheel of the Year Lecture at Natural History Museum - 12:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/526763141245247/

January 11 - Coffee with the Coven 1-5 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2700933603298577/

January 18 - Corn Dolly Crafting - 6 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/757428771445543/

February 22 - Pagan Book Exchange and Social - 2:00-7:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/517721305525736/

Charity Donations 2019

1/13/2020

Inner Circle Sanctuary and it's members are so proud to have donated funds to the Las Vegas and the US community in 2019. Donations totaling $7247.70 were given to:

We look forward to see what we can do in 2020!

Our policy is that whenever we collect any money for an event,
it is donated to the house in which we had the event in.
We were honored to have partnered with both
Sekhmet Temple and UUCLV
for the majority of our events this year.
The Springs Preserve & the Nevada State History Museum get an extra special mention because that was when we teamed up (for the first time ever) with
The Las Vegas Thelemic Community!

Our students are never required to "pay" for classes,
however, we ask for non-compulsory dues from members.
At the first year level, these dues total $15 for classes monthly and an additional $30 for each sabbat. The student can give cash to their instructors, who in turn puts it in the next sabbat envelope (which is given to either Sekhmet Temple or to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum)
or the student is free to donate monthly to an organization they believe in and want to help. All we ask for is the receipt of that donation. This is why there is so much diversity in our donations.

We get three questions over and over and over again.
This is the most common. Read about the two others here: About US

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The Man, the Myth, the Mathers

1/11/2020

We celebrate the birthday (or one of them) of one of the biggest movers and shakers of the world of Magick, Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers. He was born on either January 8 or 11, 1854, in England, and over the course of his very dynamic life, he was (among other things): a polyglot, familiar with French, Latin, Hebrew, Greek,and Gaelic; a Vegetarian, possibly Vegan (my Man!); an Anti-Vivisectionist (Huzzah!); an author, translator, Freemason, and of course, Adept Magician.

He is probably best known as the person who really made the Golden Dawn into the incredible Order we have come to marvel over.

Book Exchange & Social 2020

1/9/2020

Saturday, February 22, 2020
Pagan Book Exchange & Social
with Inner Circle Sanctuary & Pagan Pride Las Vegas
from 2-7 PM

Inner Circle Sanctuary along with Pagan Pride Las Vegas is hosting a Pagan book exchange and social.

This is always a popular event where you can trade old magical books for new old magical books. Next year, bring them back and pick out some newer old ones!

If you don’t have any to trade, we will also be selling the books. Paperbacks are $3 and hardcovers are $5.
ALL money collected will be donated to a local charity.

Corn Dolly Crafting 2020

1/9/2020

Saturday,January 18, 2020
Corn Dolly Crafting
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
from 6-9 PM

The corn dolls that ICS creates are used to bring certain hopes and desires into our homes. Would you like prosperity? Success? Protection? You can make your doll with those ideas in mind and bring those attributes into your home for the coming year. Next Imbolg, we will use these dolls as kindling for our sabbat fire, so we can start the season of growth with all the right intentions.

Coffee with Inner Circle Sanctuary

1/9/2020

Saturday, January 11, 2020
Coffee with Inner Circle Sanctuary
from 1 PM - 5 PM

Coffee Clutch: Originally from the German “kaffeeklatsch,” which translates to coffee (kaffee) + gossip (klatsch). It refers to a group of friends getting together over a cup of coffee and chatting, which is our favorite pastime.

Inner Circle Sanctuary is not the gossiping type, so we are using the newer term and having a casual Coffee Clutch where we can talk with people who are curious about Wicca and also those who are curious about joining a Wiccan group.

Winter Solstice 2019

12/15/2019

Here in Las Vegas, the Winter Solstice will occur at 8:19 PM on Saturday, December 21. The Solstice is an astronomical event occurring when the earth’s North Pole reaches its furthermost tilt away from the Sun. The day marks the lowest possible maximum elevation of the sun.
The shortest days & longest nights here in Las Vegas will occur from December 16th - 27th (daylight will only last for 7 hours & 42 minutes).

Happy Birthday to Franz Bardon

12/1/2019

Happy birthday to our favorite adept,
Franz Bardon!

He was born on December 1, 1909 in Czechoslovakia and lived quite a colorful life until he died in prison on July 10, 1959. Most of the information about Bardon’s life comes from the novel ”Frabato the Magician,” which is a fictionalized autobiography compiled from outlines, notes, and correspondences with his secretary and student Otti Votavova. Legend has it that Bardon had been previously incarnated as Hermes Trismegistos. When Bardon was 14, a spirit manifested itself into Bardon’s form and brought with it all the knowledge of hermetics. http://www.franzbardon.com/aboutfranzbardon.html

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