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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 Wicca, as well as information specifically connected to the Southern Hemisphere.
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 High Priestess via the contact details given below.
AUTUMN EQUINOX PICNIC AND RITUAL
On Sunday, 21 March 2010, from midday onwards, the Temple of the Dark Moon invites other likeminded individuals, as well as groups, to join us at Bonython Park for a relaxed picnic lunch that will then be followed by an rite acknowledging the Autumn Equinox Sabbat.
Take the Gaol Road (head towards the Old Adelaide Gaol) turnoff from Port Road and follow this to the end where there is a parking bay. Follow the streamers to the picnic area near the river end of the park, just passed the totem pole.
This event will be suitable for the whole family.
Please bring your own picnic, a rug/chair to sit on, sunblock/hat (depending on weather), an offering for the Sabbat altar, and a can donation for the Animal Welfare League.
Further details can be found on the downloadable pdf file.
MAGICKAL LECTURES
On selected Saturdays throughout 2010 the Temple of the Dark Moon will be offering a variety of practical magickal and spiritual lectures. A brochure containing more information about the workshop together with registration form can be downloaded here.
17 April 2010: Introduction to the magickal Qabalah and the Tree of Life (the central glyph to ceremonial magick). Registrations close: 8 April 2010.
10 July 2010: A Metaphysical Life (understanding various concepts of metaphysics including self healing). Registrations close: 1 July 2010.
4 September 2010: Planetary Magick (using an assortment of techniques to connect with these higher energies and forces). Registrations close: 27 August 2010.
13 November 2010: Esoteric Numerology (discover the hidden secrets of what your name and birth date say about who you really are). Registrations close: 7 November 2010.
MAGICKAL RETREATS FOR 2010
The Temple of the Dark Moon will soon commence organisation of three magickal retreats to be held in Mt Crawford forest throughout 2010. The purpose of these not-for-profit retreats is for likemind people to gather to honour not only the specific Sabbats, but also associated myths on a deeper level.
The Samhain magickal retreat will be taking place over the weekend of 1 and 2 May 2010 with the theme being "Exploring Male and Female Mysteries" - what these meant to our ancestors and what they mean to us today. Can such mysteries be understood through deepening our own individual connection with Deity and our own selves?
By exploring the hidden knowledge we all possess, we gain a deeper understanding of who we really are as we move from Maiden to Mother to Crone, or from Warrior to Father to Sage.
Details, together with a registration form, with respect to the Samhain magickal retreat can be downloadable here.
Registrations close: Friday, 16 April 2010. Limited positions available.
Further camps to be held include the Mid Winter retreat (which occurs in June) and the Bealtaine retreat which welcomes back to Summer in the Southern Hemisphere at the end of October.
The bush near the venue used for the Temple's magickal retreats
ISIS MOON PUBLICATION
The Lughnasadh edition of "Isis Moon" (the Temple's in-house newsletter) is now available and can be downloaded for free in pdf format here. Previous editions can be downloaded for free through the appropriate link in the Resource section.
THE GODDESS HOUSE
The Great Goddess, the Divine Feminine, is honoured in Adelaide through The Goddess House, which operates from the Temple of the Dark Moon's covenstead.
"Goddess: Temple of Ancient Wisdom" by Marie Klement (c)
Events offered by The Goddess House for 2010 include a Dark Goddess workshop (around the Dark Moon following Samhain in May) as well as a Hekate Supper and Ritual in August. To find out more about these events and The Goddess House, please click on the above image.
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