In January 2012, Manbo Paula published "Manbo Jumbo", about her adventures in Haiti, both prior to and shortly after the 2010 earthquake. Her book can be purchased through
Amazon, with all proceeds going to assist those still displaced by this event.
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GREETINGS and WELCOME
Welcome to the web page of the Temple of the Dark Moon. We are an active "progressive" Alexandrian coven located just 20 minutes north of Adelaide's CBD in South Australia. We follow the initiatory degree system found within traditional Wicca as well as other ethics central to this religious and spiritual path. We also include other spiritual and magickal practices within our workings in order to assist with the individual spiritual growth of each member.
Amongst the pages of our web site, we offer some general introductory information about Paganism, and in particular how it relates to traditional initiatory Wicca, as well as information specifically connected to the Southern Hemisphere. We offer a variety of training for those who are interested in learning our ways, or who wish to gain a deeper connection with the natural world around them through the ancient earth-centric mysteries.
If you are new to, or would like to find out some more information about Wicca and Paganism in general, we recommend you read Paganism: Different Religion, Similar Belief and Is Wicca the right Spiritual Path for Me?
We also recommend reading Teachers of the Craft from Witches Voice if you are looking for a Wiccan teacher/mentor as it provides some good advice for the novice seeker. Similarly, you can contact our own High Priestess.
MONDAY NIGHT MEDITATIONS
(Monday, 27 May 2013)
Commence the week feeling focused and relaxed as for a period of ten weeks, we create a sacred space to explore the workings of our spiritual self through the process of meditation.
The benefits of regular meditative practice are wellknown - from reducing stress to assisting in the healing of a variety of illnesses as well as generating a more positive state of wellbeing.
Meditation also opens the doorway into understanding the spiritual self, one's connection with the Universe as well as the unique role we each play in the greater scheme of things.
Commencing on 27 May 2013 for a period of ten weeks, Monday Night Meditations aims to take you on a (re)discovery into spiritual awareness, inner peace, and connectiveness.
More information about this mediation course can be found here.
THE WYTCH'S YEAR
(Saturday, 3 August 2013)
The "Wheel of the Year", or the eight seasonal festivals form the basis around which many Pagan traditions revolve.
Within Wicca, they tell the story of the God through the annual cycles of life, death and rebirth. These cycles are all around us in nature as well as within our own being.
Through gaining a deeper understanding of each of these festivals (referred to as "Sabbats"), we gain not only a deeper connection to the world around us but also our place within the greater scheme of all things.
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As we analysise the traditional seasonal myths and honourg the lands of our ancestors, we are able to take psychological meanings as a way of working the land in which we now reside.
For more information about this one day workshop as well as other training available, visit here.
Registrations Close: 27 July 2013.
Strictly limited number of positions available.
THE WYTCH'S ROUND
(Saturday, 23 November 2013)
This workshop is specifically designed for those who are interested in the practical aspect of Wytchcraft and Earth Magick.
For more information about this one day workshop as well as other training available, visit here.
Registrations Close: 16 November 2013.
Strictly limited number of positions available.
FULL MOON GATHERINGS
During the Winter months (from April through to October), the Temple of the Dark Moon offers Full Moon Gatherings to the general public. These gatherings are held in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Park and are open to Pagan and non-Pagan alike. The dates for the 2013 Gatherings can be found here.
For information as to what is involved during these public rituals, as well as guidelines as to conduct yourself within a public ritual hosted by the Temple, can be found with the "Library of Articles" section".
THE GODDESS HOUSE
The Goddess House (established in 2007) honours the Divine Feminine, the Goddess through devotional services and free healing circles. During 2012, these devotional services also included the honouring of the Divine Masculine, the God as consort and beloved.
Due to various other commitments, including the finalisation of a manuscript on honouring the Great Goddess by the Priestess in Residence, devotional services will not be taking place during 2013.
Commencing around the Autumn Equinox in March 2014 a specially constructed training course will commence for those who wish to emerge with the various aspects of the Great Goddess through her sacred seasonal round. Further details will be available from January 2014.
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"Goddess: Temple of Ancient Wisdom" by Marie Klement (c) |
The Goddess House will be assisting in the Hekate: Her Sacred Fires devotional rite that will take place on Saturday, 25 May 2013, coinciding with the May Full Moon Gathering. More details can be found here.
To visit The Goddess House blog, please click here or on the image.
JOIN THE ENCHANTMENT OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND (September 2013)
It is with much delight and honour that the Temple's own High Priestesss, Frances, will be guest tour guide for Dragon's Eye Tours on both their mystical tour around England's West Country (taking in Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Avebury and much more) as well as Ireland.
Partake in a private ceremony within Stonehenge, learn to dowse at Avebury, undertake a meditation after hours in the serene Chalice Gardens at Glastonbury, be shown around magickal Irish stones with renown Wiccan authors Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone ... Frances will be sharing her personal interest in Celtic mythology and British folklore as well as providing free tarot readings, a workshop and a full moon ritual.
For more information, please visit Dragon's Eye Tours and ensure to book your spot as places are limited.
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