I saw a post on another tribe regarding "The Spiral Dance" (should be said with a booming voice, I imagine) in SF. Has anyone ever attended this event? Will I have to dress up like a pixie? Wearing tights make me itch and I chafe easily.
I can't spend another Halloween being told by the trick or treat-ers, "Dude, It's Happy Halloween, not Happy Samhain, gosh. Now give me my candy!"
www.reclaiming.org/rituals/samhain.html
I can't spend another Halloween being told by the trick or treat-ers, "Dude, It's Happy Halloween, not Happy Samhain, gosh. Now give me my candy!"
www.reclaiming.org/rituals/samhain.html
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Fri, October 14, 2005 - 11:53 PMI'm thinking of going. I've never been to one before, though. So here's hoping somebody responds with advice on what to wear. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Sat, October 15, 2005 - 1:40 AMI went to last year's Spiral Dance. I saw people dressed in all kinds of different outfits, from the mundane to the wild. If you want to dress in some type of ritual gear, or something that signifies the holiday, that's fine. I found out Spiral Dance is going on the same night as another event I really want to go to. grrrrr.
They used to hold it at Ft Mason but this year it's being held somewhere else. I don't know why. Well worth attending but be advised it goes quite late. For that reason I'd suggest carpooling with some folk instead of using public transit, otherwise you may get stranded at 1 am. I live over in the East Bay so I'm not sure yet how I'll get there.
I guess what I remember most about that night was the realization that I had now officially outlived my father. Very strange feeling.
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Thu, October 20, 2005 - 9:19 AMHi all.
I will "do" the Starhawk extravaganza someday, just to see the pageantry. Mostly though I am chilled by the overt politics and activism of Reclaiming. There is certainly a place for such things, and I applaud them (and all of us) for fighting the good fight, but, well, there is a reason why I don't do co-ops anymore. ;-)
This year I will be in Santa Cruz for Community Seed's rite. Always a good time. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Thu, October 20, 2005 - 10:24 AM>Mostly though I am chilled by the overt politics and activism of Reclaiming. There is certainly a place for such things, and I applaud them (and all of us) for fighting the good fight, but, well, there is a reason why I don't do co-ops anymore. ;-)
Yeah the politics scares me away most of the time too. I did an Ostara ritual with East Bay Reclaiming a cpl yrs ago that was fun, but that branch of Reclaiming has since folded. <sigh> -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Thu, October 20, 2005 - 2:42 PMThat said, I have had wonderful experiences with the rituals that Reclaiming presents at P-con. Maybe, as your Ostaran (Ostarian? Ostaranian? Austrian?) experience relates, its all about the individuals puttin' on the show. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Thu, October 20, 2005 - 6:44 PM>That said, I have had wonderful experiences with the rituals that Reclaiming presents at P-con. Maybe, as your Ostaran (Ostarian? Ostaranian? Austrian?) experience relates, its all about the individuals puttin' on the show.
I agree. The Reclaiming rituals I've attended at PCon have been fun. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 11:40 AMThought I'd revive this thread. Anything shakin' for Samhain? Registered for Pcon yet? What's eberbuddy doin this Dark Time? -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 4:53 PMThe link does not work. I can't access any information. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 5:31 PMThe Reclaiming link? Yeah, that one's almost two years old. They must be using some other domain now-a-days. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 5:36 PM>The Reclaiming link? Yeah, that one's almost two years old. They must be using some other domain now-a-days.
If they are, a Google search for Reclaiming doesn't appear to turn up anything other than reclaiming.org, which WAS their site but doesn't seem to be anymore. I just called Ancient Ways in Oakland and they have no flyers available about Spiral Dance, much less any tickets to it. Which seems odd, considering Samhain is less than a month away. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 6:00 PMso who does have any info on it?
Inquiring minds want to know. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 6:30 PMWeird. I just tried .com, .net, .info, .us and so on. Nothing.
You could call Fort Mason and see what's on their calendar for the end of October....... -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 7:21 PMgood suggestion.
Thank you
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 1, 2007 - 9:17 PM>Weird. I just tried .com, .net, .info, .us and so on. Nothing.
Yep. But knowing something about the way Reclaiming appears to have been run (no one returning calls, poorly organized rituals, etc) in the last year or two, I'm not really surprised.
>You could call Fort Mason and see what's on their calendar for the end of October.......
Except that Spiral Dance stopped being held at Fort Mason two years ago. Since then it's been held at a place called Kezar Pavillion in Golden Gate Park, next to Kezar Stadium.
Since no one at Ancient Ways seems to have any info about Spiral Dance and it's not listed on Witchvox, I think it would be safe to assume it's not happening. Too bad.
Angus, Mary & I may be seeing you at Community Seed's Samhain ritual this year. :) -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Tue, October 2, 2007 - 10:34 AMAwesome. I can't promise thousands of celebrants and Cirque De Starhawk quarter calls, but I can promise a cool and moving experience.
www.communityseed.org/CS_-_Ev...007.html -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Tue, October 2, 2007 - 6:29 PMCool..thanks for the link Angus. :) -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Wed, October 3, 2007 - 9:48 AMWell maybe the Spiral Dance is on after all:
www.starhawk.org/starhawk/schedule.html
Weirdweirdweird. -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Wed, October 3, 2007 - 11:09 AM>Well maybe the Spiral Dance is on after all:
Yeah I emailed some folk I know yesterday and they replied by saying the Reclaiming site had some problems (ummm like possibly not paying their domain registration fee on time? *s*) and that it would be back up in a couple days. And that yes Spiral Dance would take place on the 27th at Kezar Pavillion in SF, gates open at 6:30 and the ritual goes until 11 pm. No word tho on tix, other than buying them at the door.
>Weirdweirdweird.
That's Reclaiming for ya. :) -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Sat, October 6, 2007 - 10:52 AMI checked the site just now and it's up and running.
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Sun, October 7, 2007 - 9:12 AMI have been to Spiral Dance a few times, though not for a couple of years. It's fun, lots of neat people, and raising energy with so many is pretty moving. But I think I still perfer the little rituals I do with my Coven. Sad to hear about the disorganization happening over there :( -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Sun, October 28, 2007 - 1:57 AMThe Spiral Dance is a beautiful ritual experience...IF you ignore the politics. I go for the altars, the music, the performance, the Spiral (of course) and to celebrate in community...over 1500 people one year! I just got back from the ritual tonight, and it really wasn't very political this year. I do miss Ft Mason, although the Kezar Pavillion was nice, and very accessible to restaurants, etc. Not to mention better places to sit (in years past, they would tell you to bring a blanket to sit on because the floors were so hard).
The one thing I really like about what Reclaiming does, especially with Samhain, is that they bring in to the altar space what is relevant today, they make our spirituality meaningful for our times. I am sorry about the disorganization as well, guess that happens with any large group.
Happy Samhain! -
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Sun, October 28, 2007 - 10:34 AM>I go for the altars, the music, the performance, the Spiral (of course) and to celebrate in community...over 1500 people one year! I just got back from the ritual tonight, and it really wasn't very political this year.
Mary & I also were there last night and you're right, they kept the politics low key. Beautiful ritual. I found out a cpl days ago an old college classmate of mine crossed over last week, so I honored him there.
>I am sorry about the disorganization as well, guess that happens with any large group.
Yes it seems to happen with any local Pagan group I've noticed. Reclaiming or others. <sigh>
Happy New Year to you too! :)
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Re: So, um, what's everyone doing for Samhain?
Mon, October 29, 2007 - 1:30 AMThis was my third year attending the Spiral Dance. I think it's fun, though I think the elemental altars could have been a bit more... "interactive" as they've been in years past (save for the North/Earth one which was astounding).
I know that the Reclaiming group has a very activist, womens rights, far far left thing going on... however they're also one of the largest groups in the area... I like to associate, but not TOO often for fear of getting up in all that. I agree with the ideas... but people don't like to be hit upside the head with things.
As far as dress has gone, and has always gone... you will see mundane dress, fancy dress, people with wings, lots of girls with glitter and face tattoos (I was one)... just about every type of dress you can imagine there would be someone there...
I even saw a little kid in a harry potter outfit! XD
I hope everyone has a great Samhain!
