 Apotheosis noun, uh-poth-ee-oh-sis, ap-uh-thee-uh-sis 1. the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god 2. the ideal example; epitome; quintessence: This poem is the apotheosis of lyric expression. From dictionary.com Sounds nice doesn’t it? Like Imhotep, Amenhotep son of Hapu, and Antinous, who were once commoners, but were so well loved by Kings and an Emperor, were elevated to Godhood.
(Imhotep - "the one who comes in peace" - was an Egyptian chancellor to the pharaoh Djoser, probable architect of the Djoser's step pyramid, and high priest of the sun god Ra at Heliopolis. Very little is known of Imhotep as a historical figure, but in the 3000 years following his death, he was gradually glorified and deified. wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imhotep)
The Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol by Constantino Brumidi in 1865. Architect of the Capitol. https://www.flickr.com/photos/uscapitol/6082318543 Or as in the painting “The Apotheosis of George Washington” which graces the inside of the dome of the United States Capital building. I first read about this in a Dan Brown novel - you know, the one about the Freemasons. Anyway, it’s a good thing, Apotheosis. And from our mortal, commoner point of view, it’s a very respectful thing. We here at ICS have been celebrating our Founders’ birthdays every year, even after their departure for the Summerlands. We continue to do so, but we also looked around and acknowledged that we ain’t getting any younger either, and someday, there may be just too many Founders and Elders rockin’ the Underworld to celebrate all their first days of this incarnation.
But why “Apotheosis Day” you ask? Why not just “Dead Elders Day?” (I like it - sounds like a Punk Band!)
We feel close to our Lady and Lord, even though they are operating on other planes of existence, much like Gods. The ties that bind us to them are strong, and strengthen us, our rituals, and our magick. We hear their voices (sometimes laughing, sometimes chewing us out) and feel their presence. As the saying goes (quoting Starhawk, I believe) “What is remembered, lives” and we know this is true. It’s a lot of laughs, food, and fond memories on Apotheosis Day. At Samhain, at least the way we observe Samhain, it’s quite different. May we all achieve Apotheosis, if not in or at the end of this incarnation, then hopefully the next. And may those we leave behind celebrate our existence on this Earth after we have left Her. Lord Tanys High Priest, Inner Circle Sanctuary  Follow Inner Circle Sanctuary on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
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 Tempus Est NuncThirty years ago, Paganism saved my soul.
More specifically, “A Book of Pagan Rituals,” written by Gardnerian initiate Ed Fitch, purchased from Steve Dey, at Las Vegas’ oldest occult shop, Bell Book and Candle, saved my soul.  Full Moon Esbatwith Inner Circle SanctuarySaturday, May 18th, 2019 from
6:00pm to 9:00 pm.  The Wheel of the Year
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PAGAN BOOK FAIRE & EXCHANGE
Hosted by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 at 6pm
Please RSVP for location.
Bring in your old magical books and trade them in for new old ones. If you don't have books to trade, that's okay, too! We'll be selling the books for just $3 for paperbacks and $5 for hard covers.
Please bring books that are magical, Wiccan, pagan, historical, mythological, herbal, or gardening in nature. If you cannot attend but would like to donate some books, please message us and we will arrange for a pick-up!
Our event is potluck, so feel free to bring a dish!
RSVP on our Facebook event page
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Hosted by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 at 6pm
Please RSVP for location.
Bring in your old magical books and trade them in for new old ones. If you don't have books to trade, that's okay, too! We'll be selling the books for just $3 for paperbacks and $5 for hard covers.
Please bring books that are magical, Wiccan, pagan, historical, mythological, herbal, or gardening in nature. If you cannot attend but would like to donate some books, please message us and we will arrange for a pick-up!
Our event is potluck, so feel free to bring a dish!
RSVP on our Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1755568614737196/
Results from the night
Come and learn a new craft!
IMBOLG CORN DOLLY CRAFTING
Presented by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 at 6pm
Please RSVP for location
$10 donation
or bring what you can afford.
Supplies:
-A package of corn husks that have been soaked overnight
-Raffia
-An old towel
Our craft nights are potluck so feel free to bring a dish!
Consider soaking your corn husks in:
-Holy water
-Protection bath salts
-Water infused with protection oil
-Tea made with your favorite protection herb
RSVP on our Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/160662934533250/
Click here to see last years Corn Dollies!
IMBOLG CORN DOLLY CRAFTING
Presented by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 at 6pm
Please RSVP for location
$10 donation
or bring what you can afford.
Supplies:
-A package of corn husks that have been soaked overnight
-Raffia
-An old towel
Our craft nights are potluck so feel free to bring a dish!
Consider soaking your corn husks in:
-Holy water
-Protection bath salts
-Water infused with protection oil
-Tea made with your favorite protection herb
RSVP on our Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/160662934533250/
Click here to see last years Corn Dollies!
Inner Circle Sanctuary had a wonderful 2017!
12 wonderful gatherings including:
Pagan Bread Making - A New Moon Esbat
Taror & Runes - An Amazing Book Faire
and so much more.
We have had initiations and a handfasting.
Spectacular new members and the sad loss of others.
Eight fantastic sabbat rituals while helping the local community.
We are constantly in awe of our people.
12 wonderful gatherings including:
Pagan Bread Making - A New Moon Esbat
Taror & Runes - An Amazing Book Faire
and so much more.
We have had initiations and a handfasting.
Spectacular new members and the sad loss of others.
Eight fantastic sabbat rituals while helping the local community.
We are constantly in awe of our people.
Inner Circle Sanctuary is proud to have donated time and money to the Las Vegas and the US community for 2017. Donations totaling $5039 were given to:
Temple of Sekhmet
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Three Square
The American Civil Liberties Union
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Nevada Public Radio - KNPR
Alaska Humane Society
The Wiccan Read-Along Podcast
The Feeding America network
Project 150
Wounded Warrior Project
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Three Square
The American Civil Liberties Union
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Nevada Public Radio - KNPR
Alaska Humane Society
The Wiccan Read-Along Podcast
The Feeding America network
Project 150
Wounded Warrior Project
We ask for $15 a month in your first year and a day and $30 for every sabbat. In lieu of cash as your monthly donation, you can donate to an area charity we approve of and turn in a receipt.
100% of all monies collected from monthly dues, group events, and sabbats are donated to charity. Donations are tracked collectively for members' review. Any and all donations are non-compulsory.
If you're interested in joining our group, please read about our First Degree Classes.
100% of all monies collected from monthly dues, group events, and sabbats are donated to charity. Donations are tracked collectively for members' review. Any and all donations are non-compulsory.
If you're interested in joining our group, please read about our First Degree Classes.
So. Much. Fun.
Join us for a Public Crafting Night!
Bring friends and family.
We will be making
YULE LOGS
Presented by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SAT DEC 2
from 6 PM - 9 PM
Please RSVP for location
$10 donation
or bring what you can afford
Supply List:
Wooden Log 1 foot long
with 3 holes drilled in the top
(1 foot long or thereabouts it doesn't have to be exact; we should have plenty)
Taper Candles
(At least 3 - Red, Green, White, Black, Silver, Gold)
(Combos: Red, White, Green OR Red, White, Black OR Silver, White, Gold)
Decorations
(garland, ornaments, tinsel, figurines, pine cones, fir branches, pine, etc.
The more natural the better.)
Glue Gun(s)
Extension Cords
You should bring one log for every person who is going to make one,
feel free to bring more to share!
There should be plenty of extra supplies for everyone.
This is also a Potluck as well,
so please bring your favorite easy dish to share with everyone.
You can send us an email at innercirclesanctuary (at) gmail.com or
send us a message via Facebook or Twitter
if you have any questions.
RSVP on our Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1165576973574422/
Click here to see last years Yule Log Crafting Night
Bring friends and family.
We will be making
YULE LOGS
Presented by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SAT DEC 2
from 6 PM - 9 PM
Please RSVP for location
$10 donation
or bring what you can afford
Supply List:
Wooden Log 1 foot long
with 3 holes drilled in the top
(1 foot long or thereabouts it doesn't have to be exact; we should have plenty)
Taper Candles
(At least 3 - Red, Green, White, Black, Silver, Gold)
(Combos: Red, White, Green OR Red, White, Black OR Silver, White, Gold)
Decorations
(garland, ornaments, tinsel, figurines, pine cones, fir branches, pine, etc.
The more natural the better.)
Glue Gun(s)
Extension Cords
You should bring one log for every person who is going to make one,
feel free to bring more to share!
There should be plenty of extra supplies for everyone.
This is also a Potluck as well,
so please bring your favorite easy dish to share with everyone.
You can send us an email at innercirclesanctuary (at) gmail.com or
send us a message via Facebook or Twitter
if you have any questions.
RSVP on our Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1165576973574422/
Click here to see last years Yule Log Crafting Night
POSTS IN OUR EVENT
Read the text story here: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/36883300/las-vegas-witches-inside-local-covens
Lady Sisterwolf from Inner Circle Sanctuary
We are extremely proud of all of our members for making our style of Wicca so beautiful and wonderful. We are supremely proud and indebted to
Lady Sisterwolf
for stepping out of the broom closet to be featured in the piece, despite most of her family not knowing she practices the Craft.
Her courage is unfathomable.
We are grateful for Kathleen Jacob and KVVU Fox 5 Television for wanting to create a news piece that wasn't a Halloween / Samhain trope. For the seven minutes they were allowed,
the video turned out wonderfully!
The ritual being performed is our Samhain festival with Lady Nashoba as High Priestess and Lord Tanys as High Priest. Lady Sisterwolf was the only person mic'd for the ritual and the camera stayed outside the circle for their video pieces. The interviews with Lady Sisterwolf and Lady Walking Turtle from the Coven of the Red Dragonfly were filmed a few days later during the daytime.
Kathleen had put out a call in the pagan community to everyone she could contact via Witchvox and met with a few people in person to pitch her story. Our Lady Sisterwolf introduced and invited her to the Las Vegas Pagan Pride Day event where they also interviewed and filmed extensively. It is our understanding that the footage from Pagan Pride Day will be used for another news video piece at a later time. We were grateful that Kathleen offered us a preview of the clip before airing so we could correct anything if needed and if possible. Lad y Sisterwolf enjoyed her time contributing to this story and is extremely proud of its result; as are we. Huzzah!
Lady Sisterwolf
for stepping out of the broom closet to be featured in the piece, despite most of her family not knowing she practices the Craft.
Her courage is unfathomable.
We are grateful for Kathleen Jacob and KVVU Fox 5 Television for wanting to create a news piece that wasn't a Halloween / Samhain trope. For the seven minutes they were allowed,
the video turned out wonderfully!
The ritual being performed is our Samhain festival with Lady Nashoba as High Priestess and Lord Tanys as High Priest. Lady Sisterwolf was the only person mic'd for the ritual and the camera stayed outside the circle for their video pieces. The interviews with Lady Sisterwolf and Lady Walking Turtle from the Coven of the Red Dragonfly were filmed a few days later during the daytime.
Kathleen had put out a call in the pagan community to everyone she could contact via Witchvox and met with a few people in person to pitch her story. Our Lady Sisterwolf introduced and invited her to the Las Vegas Pagan Pride Day event where they also interviewed and filmed extensively. It is our understanding that the footage from Pagan Pride Day will be used for another news video piece at a later time. We were grateful that Kathleen offered us a preview of the clip before airing so we could correct anything if needed and if possible. Lad y Sisterwolf enjoyed her time contributing to this story and is extremely proud of its result; as are we. Huzzah!
If you are interested in learning more about us,
please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
If you are interested in Joining our classes,
please start with our questionnaire here.
please start with our questionnaire here.
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THE SUN GOD
in the Wiccan Mythos
Presented by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018
at 2pm
at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
900 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
$12.00 Adults
$10.00 Seniors, Military and Students
$6.00 Children (3-11)
FREE Children (2 and younger),
Las Vegas Natural History Museum Members
ASTC Travel Passport Program (Two Adults & Two Children FREE)
https://www.facebook.com/LasVegasNaturalHistoryMuseum/
in the Wiccan Mythos
Presented by Inner Circle Sanctuary
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018
at 2pm
at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
900 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89101
$12.00 Adults
$10.00 Seniors, Military and Students
$6.00 Children (3-11)
FREE Children (2 and younger),
Las Vegas Natural History Museum Members
ASTC Travel Passport Program (Two Adults & Two Children FREE)
https://www.facebook.com/LasVegasNaturalHistoryMuseum/
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