Day before yesterday the family and I went to Snake Village to celebrate Lughnasadh. Everyone participated in the ceremony and we had a feast afterward. We had to leave early though because one of the kids got into some poison ivy. It was a lovely time. I enjoy these Pagan celebrations with the children. They are being exposed to some elements of culture that I hope influence their lives. I am very thankful to our hosts that organized the event. I hope we can attend more seasonal celebrations with them in the future.
I have no doubt I have Pagan ancestors but I have never really delved into the topic. I find it interesting and enjoy learning more about it from friends that are practicing Pagans. Some of their celebrations and rituals can be implemented into my Thelemic practice. Observing the seasonal periods for instance. The Wheel of the Year is a useful model for solar phallic orientation. Even more interesting is the embedding of lunar elements into the rites to balance the structure.
As for Wicca, I am not into it. Witchcraft is one thing but the ideas expressed by Gardener do not attract my attention. That is how some people feel about Thelema. In the meantime, what to do about Beelzebub? Jesus had some accusers say that he utilized Beelzebub to cast out demons. He responded by asking of what name do they do the same. Preferring not to reveal the truth, he followed that with a metaphor like most philosophers.
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