Minoan labrys of gold, 2nd millennium BC, discovered in the Arkalochori cave.
Yet, the "Ompalos" - or center - of our spiritual path is our private society, known as the Sancta Luna Coven.
Here, Wiccan women and men may study the mysteries of the Olde Religion and celebrating magic through the
exploration of the Feminine Divine.
"Our coven trains those who dedicate themselves with one guiding principle:
Forging a spirit - through study, practice, and reflection - that transforms the Seeker into the Initiate.
As High Priestess of the Sancta Luna, I encourage students to continuously challenge themselves by asking,
'What will it take - from you - to reach the next level of attainment?' And yes, I do set high standards
for coveners! After all, who learns best - the student who glides by the easy way, or that student
who struggles through into enlightenment? ~ Lady Paulette " Our Temple serves our Gods through worship and community outreach,
primarily through hosting Pagan Pride and sponsoring the Wiccan Interfaith Council.
"As we were warriors, so you are now warriors in your own ways. Own your warrior side;
believe in the strength and cunning of Her. She will be there when you need to fight
any fight and defeat any foe. Follow Her to the Labrys.
I am She Who Lets Loose the Horses. We as women have a unique connection to nature,
given our innate ability to create. Connect with your natural self, become one with nature.
For we did not tame horses, we connected with them, and unlike man, we did not try to break
their spirit but embraced it. Their strength we took as our own, their wildness we embodied.
Join with your natural side, your animalness. Use that natural power. Follow it to the Labrys.
We worshipped Artemis in her many aspects, however there was a special aspect that
exemplifies us. Follow Artemis in Her wild femininity to meet your primitive side and
connect with Her. She will free your inhibitions when you need it. Follow your wild woman to the Labrys.
Transformation! At this time of seasonal change, from the life of summer to the death of winter,
we live in the midst of transformation. Women are the embodiment of transformation. We have
transformed our children, our world, and ourselves, and we continue to do so.
The labrys, which I carry, symbolizes our transformations as women. Look to its
butterfly shape to show you the way of caterpillar to butterfly. Follow nature's
cues of change – the seasons, the life cycle, the moon that gives its shape to the Labrys.
Look to the Labrys as a source of my strength that is a source of your strength.
Know that there is strength in change, as the Spirit Self continues to be reborn,
again and again. Allow yourselves to give birth to the changes in and around you.
You are the power of the Labrys."
We offer the following spiritual path to Wiccan women and men:
Our Temple is open to all women and men, from the Illiana area, over 18 years of age.
The Covenstead is located in Highland, Indiana; along the Illiana border, that
runs between NW Indiana and the far southside suburbs of Chicago, IL.
We invite you to contact us for more information about Coven membership.
We celebrate the diversity that is inherent in our
universe and welcome all individuals - respecting their gender, age (18+),
cultural ethnicity, sexual orientation/preference, and political affiliation.
It is unwise to permit women or men under 18 to become Dedicants.
All religious services, including rituals and degree program, are alwaysfree of charge.
We conduct all services ritually attired in robes.
The use of drugs, alcohol, or sex magic for religious purposes is
counter-productive and not for Temple practices.
We decline to offer online rituals, advice, or teaching.
We decline to sell any religious items or ritual tools.
We do refer people to different groups and organizations,
via The "Witches Voice" Directory (http://www.witchvox.com) .
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