Tenders of the Earth Temple is a Wiccan coven based in the beliefs and techniques of Traditional Wicca and the larger Western Magical Tradition of which we are part. We are the Pentacle Coven in the Circle of Capricorn, of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (ASW), a 501c3 religious organization dedicated to the Wiccan path and has covens that currently span PA, DE, and MD. Our coven was founded in the Mt. Airy Section of Philadelphia in July 2011 and is the ninth ASW coven We believe in sharing what we know without pacts of secrecy, obscurity, or separation and often offer open rituals and workshops to the community. Our Upcoming Events are listed elsewhere on this site. We are willing to provide workshops by request and we love to hear about what others are offering. While we are committed to a Wiccan path, we also feel that it is very important to experience and trade information with other Traditions, Churches, Lodges, etc. There is much we can teach each other.
Get ready to embrace the magic of spring with the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel at Spring Magick 2024, where we’ll celebrate the season with workshops, rituals, and community!
Spring Magick is an annual fundraiser event for The New Alexandrian Library. Join us for a day-long intensive of workshops, community, and shopping at the NAL pop-up store. The day culminates with the ASW’s most beloved ritual Honoring the Stag God, Cernunnos.
Presenters are Elders and Initiates of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition:
Carm DiLullo, HPs
Robin Fennelly, Elder
Jae Sea, HPs
Michael Smith, Elder
Jim Welch, HP
FEE: Includes Workshops & Ritual
Online Pre-Registration – $40 (closes on April 19 @ 12noon)
Book Study: Castings the Creation of Sacred Space Tickets, Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
We will be discussing Casting Sacred Space: The Core of All Magickal Work by Ivo Dominguez Jr. and performing the excersises from the text.
In Casting Sacred Space, Neopagan practitioner Ivo Dominguez, Jr., offers a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and rituals of casting, including:
How to become grounded and centered before one begins
The Proper timing for casting and ritual work
How to open up one’s psychic senses to work with subtle energies
How to set the stage for magickal work both internally and externally
Protection, symbols and meditations for maintaining sacred space.
The Circle, the Quarters, and other modes of casting sacred space
Quartering, energy work, and many cross-practice connections including Qabala and chakras.
Classes will be held in a private home in Wyncote, PA, so space is limited. Full location details will be provided once a ticket is reserved.
Tickets: Book Study: Castings the Creation of Sacred Space Tickets, Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Learning to Read Tarot - 24WMB29 - Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads.
Notes:
Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while.
Tickets: Learning to Read Tarot – 24WMB29 – Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Yule Celebration Registration, Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Eventbrite – Tenders of the Earth Temple, ASW presents Yule Celebration – Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Chestnut Hill United Church, Philadelphia, PA. Find event and registration information.
Source: Yule Celebration Registration, Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Learning to Read Tarot (Through Mt. Airy Learning Tree)
Dates: May 30 – June 20, 2023
Meets: Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
Course Fee: $64.00
Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads.
Notes:
Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while. NOTE: For this location, vaccination and mask wearing are required.
Source: Learning to Read Tarot – 23SMB20 – Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Open Yule Ritual Tickets, Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
Deep, deep, deep
into the heart of the winter.
Deep deep deep
into the womb of the mother.
Deep deep deep
’till there is no other,
Song but the song of my soul.
Eventbrite – Tenders of the Earth Temple, ASW presents Open Yule Ritual – Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Chestnut Hill United Church, Philadelphia, PA. Find event and ticket information.
Tickets: Open Yule Ritual Tickets, Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
Learning to Read Tarot - 22FMB20 - Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Karen Bruhin
Dates: October 12 – November 2, 2022
Meets: W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Wesley Enhanced Living, 6300 Greene St.
Course Fee: $64.00
Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads.
Notes:
Please bring a tarot deck to class (preferably Coleman/Waite a.k.a Rider-Waite) or a deck that you have been using for a while. For this location, vaccination and mask wearing is required.
Register at: Learning to Read Tarot – 22FMB20 – Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Enfys J. Book (they/them) is the author of Queer Qabala, forthcoming from Llewellyn Books. The book and their site, which you can visit via www.QueerQabala.gay, is dedicated to exploring queerness through the spiritual, magickal practice of Qabala.
While you’re waiting for your copy of Queer Qabala to arrive, you can enjoy Enfys’ writing via their blog. There are reviews of books on queer and mystical subjects, detailed posts exploring topics of Paganism and Qabala, and helpful guides for understanding LGBTQ+ issues. (Topics include self-care, a guide for parents of non-binary adults, gender-inclusive language tips, and stories to help allies better-support and understand their trans and non-binary friends.)
Read the rest of this #DotGayQAndA interview to get a crash course in queer Qabala, plus a special musical bonus at the end!
Learning to Read Tarot - 21FMB23 - Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Karen Bruhin
Just as the decks we use are diverse, so are the ways in which we look at the cards. Examine the cards and ways to interpret them, be it through color, symbolism or sheer instinct. Learn the differences between the major and minor arcana as well as how to interpret simple tarot spreads.
Tickets: Learning to Read Tarot – 21FMB23 – Mt. Airy Learning Tree
In the interest of protecting our sacred, beloved community and all of our loved ones, the board of the Sacred Space Foundation and the Between the Worlds Conference have decided to require vaccination for our attendees. We recognize that there are some individuals who have medical conditions that make them ineligible for vaccines. If this describes you, please contact [email protected] to make alternative arrangements that will meet our requirements for allowing you to attend safely.
Vaccines are the most effective method we have for protecting the safety of our community and those who are unable to be vaccinated. Requiring vaccines for all attendees who are able to get one gives us the best chance to be able to hold a safe conference.
Attendees will need to present proof of vaccination upon check-in at the conference. We will only record that we have verified proof of vaccination. We will not save any personal medical documents.
Acceptable proof is:
~ A photograph on a device or paper of your vaccination card
~ For those states that provide them, an app that shows vaccination status or vaccine passport
Future Updates
The Sacred Space Foundation and the Between the Worlds Conference leadership are closely monitoring the health and safety situation as we remain in the midst of this global pandemic. Please know that you are precious to us and that we are determined to provide a safe and sacred experience for us all. Closer to the conference, when we can account for the conditions at the time, we will announce our health and safety protocols. Please note that if our best judgment deems it necessary, we may include more safeguards than what is required by local regulations.
Our beloved friends, we miss you and look forward to when we can be with you in person.
Source: Sacred Space Conference – Posts | Facebook
Queer Qabala: Soon to be a book! – Major Arqueerna
https://tetsw.co/1b3
I’m pleased to say that Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick is coming to bookstores July 8, 2022, published by Llewellyn. I expect it’ll be available for pre-order in November or December this year — stay tuned! I’ll be sure to let you know when you can pre-order it. (Join my mailing list so you are among the first to know!)
Source: Queer Qabala: Soon to be a book! – Major Arqueerna