Sunday, as most of you already know, was Mabon, the second harvest festival.   Thanks to a dear friend of mine who dragged me out to "one of those pagan places I like so much," I would have not have the chance to sign up for the Tacoma meet up group I now now a part of.  Love ya Meriem, you crazy Christian you!

Anyway, I did go to the Tacoma meet up group/ TERRA's (another Tacoma pagan group) official Mabon ritual.  Last year I didn't even do anything for Mabon, so I was really excited to be able to take part of this ritual with other pagans.  Angela, the owner of Crescent Moon Gifts in Tacoma, and head coordinator for the Tacoma meet up group ran the ritual.  There was chanting, guided meditation along with drumming, and other giving thanks things we did as a group.  There was so much high energy that when I left  to go home I became really exhausted.  (I dont work with large groups enough!)  Next time I'll be sure to eat something before hand to help with that.  

There was also another added suprise after the ritual.  One of the couples there was celebrating their annivesery and wished to renew their handfasting vows.  It was very sweet and just increased the engery even more!  

Later while we were feating, a bald eagle flew above our site, another really nice surprise.  

Sometimes I wonder why, (living in Seattle and all) I commute all the way out to Tacoma when there are other local pagans in the Seattle area that I could meet up with, then I remember all of the really welcoming, friendly people whom I've met in this group and it makes the 30-60 min commute worth it.  

Bright Blessings,

Stephanie