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Pagans say
they’re not so different after all
By Kathryn Braisted
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Gathered behind a
cauldron, a group of pagans, including their High Priest
and Priestess, prepared for Mabon, a fall equinox ritual.
(Photo by Kathryn Braisted)
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MILFORD — While there were no cloaked
witches or tree-hugging hippies, there were 35 genuine pagans at
the Northeastern Pa. Pagan Fellowship’s Fall Frolic at
Milford’s Camp Netimus last weekend.
And as for those unwarranted stereotypes, Wiccan Dave Bryer said,
“We’re not some kind of devil worshiper group. We don’t even
believe in the devil.”
“It’s a bunch of trash,” added
Jennifer Transue, Frolic coordinator. “We’re family and
community oriented. Just because we have a different set of
beliefs doesn’t make us that different from anyone else.”
With a weekend of various workshops and vendors, presenters, music
and traditional rituals, the Pagan community celebrated Mabon,
their harvest festival of the autumn equinox. Believers hailed not
only from Pennsylvania, but Delaware, New York, New Jersey and
Ohio as well.
Festivities
began Friday at 11 a.m., and ended with a potluck dinner,
icebreaker karaoke and a fellowship fire. On Saturday, over $1,000
was raised at an auction for the Wolf Sanctuary of Pa., before the
harvest feast of chicken, pork, vegetables, potatoes, stuffing,
soufflés, cake and pie. Sunday concluded with the main Mabon
ritual, where pagans give thanks to their God and Goddess for the
fruits of the earth, and recognition of the need to share them
during the winter months.
To keep the children occupied, such workshops as coloring, making
rain sticks, necklaces and wands, canoeing and learning about
crystals and gems were going on over the course of the three days.
Palmistry, Reiki, a Japanese form of touch-energy work, mead
making, Herbalism, dice divination and archery were among more
advanced workshops.
Additionally, entertainment was provided by Music for the Goddess,
and author, psychic-clairvoyant and practicing witch, Ellen Dugan,
was present.
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Numerous
vendors set up shop on Netimus’ main field.
Specifically, The Atomic Elf, Celestial Creations, Endless
Mountains Coven, Fantasy Portraits, Gossamer Hawk, Grand
Kiva Healing Center, Guardians of the Sacred Grove,
Hecate’s Unique Jewelry and Gifts, Shooting for the
Moon, Silver Willow, T & E Designs, and Vikings Girls
Workshop all displayed their goods.
Transue was pleased with the overall event. “The turnout
was much higher than I expected. We had 60 total over the
weekend, and for our first time I am more than happy about
that. It was great to come together as a community,
especially in a nice, safe, place where the kids can
explore who they are.”
Angel Moonsteps, the vector coordinator and high priestess
of Guardians of the Sacred Grove, agreed. “We had a very
eclectic marketplace. All were amazing people and most
will be returning next year- when we’ll be hoping for a
higher turnout.
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