This past weekend, HTAZP had our first booth at Rhode Island Pagan Pride.
As you can see, we offered Reiki sessions with a table in back of the booth for readings, and a variety of ritual supplies from incenses and oils to soaps and jewelry. We had quite a few people stop by. Some were people who worship the Theoi and were unaware there was a group in the area, others were simply curious about a form of Paganism they hadn't encountered before. We had loads of interesting conversations and made quite a few new friends.
We also did the main ritual for the festival. Given that the theme of Pagan Pride is community, our ritual was to Hestia, Goddess of hearth, home, hospitality, and community.
Offerings for theoxenia were oranges and bananas. Also offered, as you can see, were ribbons. All participants received a candle blessed by Hestia to bring home. It was a treat to worship with so many others, some of whom were learning of Hestia for the first time but all of whom seemed moved by the experience.
Coming Events
| Date | Festival |
|---|---|
| 11 Therapeion/August 18 | Founders' Festival |
| 9 Panagonion/September 15 | Panagon |
| 23 Panagonion/September 29 | Fall Festival |
| 22 Pyanepsion/October 27 | Puanepsia and Oskhophoria |
That's all for now.
Be well,
Diane
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