Improvise! Adapt! Overcome! has long been a motto of Inner Circle Sanctuary. That motto was put to the test recently with the viral outbreak of COVID19.   

As state and federal officials were calling for self-isolation, many events locally, as well as throughout the country were cancelled. Non-essential businesses were closing doors, people were asked to go home and if you didn’t have to go out, then #stayhome.  

Inner Circle Sanctuary is very good at keeping up with local and world events and the Elders were watching with a careful eye, to see how all of this would unfold.  Our coven members’ safety is our first priority and with the implementation of social distancing for the next 30 days as ordered by our governor, our Ostara sabbat fell smack dab in the middle. 

Happy Birthday, Tarostar!
Or as we often refer to him:
​“The Man”.

Today, March 25, we honor this incredible Witch, Author, and Craft Elder, who has touched the lives of so many people. Whether you have gotten readings from him, or magical supplies, or read one of his many books, or are a Sacred Pentagraph member, or putting his Sacred Pentagraph Lodge-Style Wicca system to work for you, many thanks are owed to this dedicated, hard working man!

The Devil thank we for Kelden’s book, The Crooked Path. Yeah, that’s right.

I found Kelden’s excellent YouTube videos thanks to a Thorn Mooney video, and the topic of both videos was “Plastic Witches.” I found Kelden’s point of view to be well thought out, very well articulated, and all while he chopped vegetables. I have enjoyed his other videos very much as well. He also writes articles for Patheos.com called By Athame and Stang, which are a highlight of the site.

So when I learned he had just published his first book, the hunt was on. People who know me know I love book stores almost as much as I love books, so I hit up several of our local metaphysical shops, and then our big chain book stores till finally, at the third B&N location, there sat The Crooked Path, hot off the presses.

This is a list of pagan/spiritual/witchcraft stores all over the Las Vegas valley that we know of. Some we have personally visited and can recommend. Others, we have not visited and therefore cannot make recommendations. If you have been to a store, please let us know what you think of it. Please contact the store to make sure they are still open before you visit them. If you know of another place that sells witchcraft, spiritual, or other pagan supplies, please let us know.

Realms Within
https://www.therealmswithin.com/
2800 W. Sahara Ave Suite 7B Las Vegas, NV 89102
Awesome store with lots of crystals, jewelry, and divination decks. Knowledgeable and very friendly people.

Tienda la Calandria
1717 E Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104
Our favorite botanica. It’s THE place for any kind of candle you would ever need at very low prices. Fantastic supply of cone and stick incense. Good herb section along the back wall. Our go-to place for Anna Riva oils. Staff is always nice and helpful.

Herbally Grounded
http://www.herballygrounded.com/
1) 4441 W. Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89102
2) 10345 S. Eastern Ave Ste 150 Henderson, NV 89052
Huge selection of herbs, essential oils, and healthy living supplies.

Karma Connection
https://www.karmaconnectionlv.com/shop
7380 S. Rainbow Blvd. Suite 107 Las Vegas, NV 89139
Has a good variety of items like pendants, oils, incense, miscellaneous things, some books, and tarot decks.

Psychic Eye
http://www.pebooks.com/
1) 6848 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89117
2) 5835 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119
3) 9550 S. Eastern Ave. Henderson, NV 89074
Fun store with lots of items for any path. Statuary is plentiful and diverse. They have the only Aboukra divination cards in town.

Crystal Alley Emporium
https://www.crystalalleyemporium.com/
2841 N. Green Valley Pkwy Henderson, NV 89014
Our favorite store. They have a little bit of everything for your witchcraft needs. Wonderful people who actually practice their craft. They will help you dress your candles and even make oil blends for you. Nice selection of candles to rival the botanicas. Good selection of books.

Ascensions
https://www.ascensions.us/shop
Sola Salon 600 S. Green Valley Pkwy Studio 33 Henderson, NV 89052
*ICS has not visited

Vegas Crystal Healings
http://vegascrystalhealings.com/
10740 S. Eastern Ave Unit 105 Henderson, NV 89052
Recommended by students for a having a good selection of oils, bath salts, and incense.

C.C. Sees
https://www.ccseesyourguidinglight.com/
101 S. Rainbow Blvd St #9 Las Vegas, NV. 89145
Nice store with even nicer people who are very helpful. A lot of the jewelry is handmade and of amazing quality. Good selection of stones. Some witchcraft supplies like oils and incense that are also handmade. They have a fancy section where you can dress your candle yourself. The big draw for the store is their resident psychic who does readings by appointment. They also have a menagerie.

Las Vegas Oddities
https://www.lasvegasoddities.com/
900 E. Karen Ave Unit B-101 Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fun shop full of rare and hard to find things. People are fun and helpful. Large selection of Satya brand incense. Some magical tools available. Their crystal selection is growing. Lots of bones and taxidermy animals. Just shop as if it as a museum of weird that you can take home with you!

Enchanted Forest Reiki
https://www.enchantedforestreiki.com/
2280 S. Jones Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89146
The focus is on their Reiki services, but they do have a small storefront with some stones, incense, and tarot decks.

Sticks and Stones
https://www.lvsticksstones.com/
3528 S. Maryland Parkway Suite #102 Las Vegas, NV 89169
They have a nice selection of bath salts and candles with decent prices.

Mystic Dream Center
https://mysticdreamcenter.com/
10890 S. Eastern Ave Suite 114 Henderson, NV 89052
*ICS has not visited

Jewelry and Mineral of Las Vegas
​https://jewelryandminerals.com/
410 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Huge store with every crystal you could think of.

     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/
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https://youtu.be/DZBgT3QXNG0

Originally posted Jan 29, 2020

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. 

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. ​

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. ​

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. ​

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.

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/

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 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.