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# Everglades Moon Local Council

Representing the Covenant of the Goddess in Florida

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## Posts

- [Statement from The Covenant & EMLC on The Department of Defense Religious Affiliation Codes](https://emlc.net/statement-from-the-covenant-emlc-on-the-department-of-defense-religious-affiliation-codes/) - On June 4, 2026, the Covenant of the Goddess released a statement regarding the elimination of approximately 200 recognized religious affiliation codes to service members, resulting in the removal of Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, Heathen, Asatru, and many other minority religious designations. EMLC supports the recent statement by The Covenant and supports our Pagan military personnel, veterans, chaplains, and their families.
- [Statement from The Covenant regarding Artificial Intelligence](https://emlc.net/statement-from-the-covenant-regarding-artificial-intelligence/) - The Covenant of the Goddess releases a statement regarding Artificial Intelligence, Sacred Practice, and Environmental Responsibility.
- [The Grove hosts 11th Annual Hurricane Protection Ritual](https://emlc.net/the-grove-hosts-11th-annual-hurricane-protection-ritual/) - Recently, The Grove SFL held the 11th annual Hurricane Protection Ritual. A key part of this ceremony is the sacred shopping cart, where participants drop off a non-perishable food item as they enter the circle. Today, forty pounds of food—including canned goods, pantry staples, and coffee—were donated to the Tamarac food bank. The Grove is
- [Statement from EMLC regarding FL Vaccine requirements](https://emlc.net/statement-from-emlc-regarding-fl-vaccine-requirements/) - EMLC speaks out about recent changes proposed by the FL gov't regarding vaccine requirements of children and adults.
- [Statement from EMLC regarding harassment of Orlando metaphysical shops](https://emlc.net/statement-from-emlc-regarding-harassment-of-orlando-metaphysical-shops/) - Two metaphysical shops in Orlando, FL were recently harassed by church-goers whose public intent was to shut them down as "demons". EMLC Witches and Wiccans condemn these fear-mongering activities.
- [Turning the Tide 2025 Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2025-workshops/) - Attending Turning the Tide this year? Click this link for the list of workshops and presentations that are included with your registration!
- [Statement from EMLC regarding the murder of Haitian Vodou elders](https://emlc.net/statement-from-emlc-regarding-the-murder-of-haitian-vodou-elders/) - EMLC issues an official statement regarding the recent murder of Haitian vodou elders by gangs who are terrorizing the Haitian nation, and the misrepresentation of Vodou as Witchcraft by mainstream media.
- [Turning the Tide 2025](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2025/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to gather face-to-face once again and welcome you to Lunar Mysteries at Turning the Tide 2025.
- [EMLC Urges Community Support for Bodily Autonomy](https://emlc.net/emlc-urges-community-support-for-bodily-autonomy/) - As practitioners of a free-will spiritual path, we affirm that decisions concerning one’s body, including reproductive autonomy, are deeply personal and should be made solely between the individual and their god or gods. No external agent—whether governmental, professional, or spiritual—has the right to intrude upon this sacred relationship.
- [Statement from EMLC regarding Joseph Ladapo's comments on Cannabis Use](https://emlc.net/statement-from-emlc-regarding-joseph-ladapos-comments-on-cannabis-use/) - EMLC issues an official statement regarding Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's comments regarding cannabis use and spirituality.
- [A Statement for Immediate Release from EMLC in Support of the Haitian Community](https://emlc.net/a-statement-for-immediate-release-from-emlc-in-support-of-the-haitian-community/) - EMLC has released a statement in support of our Haitian neighbors in the wake of accusations against Haitian migrants.
- [Turning the Tide 2024 Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2024-workshops/) - Here's a list of the workshops coming up at Turning the Tide Pagan festival in February.
- [Turning the Tide 2024](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2024/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to gather face-to-face once again and welcome you to Crafting the Magick at Turning the Tide 2024.
- [Turning the Tide January 2022](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-january-2022/) - Everything you need to know about Turning the Tide 2022, our annual Pagan festival in South Florida.
- [Turning the Tide 2019](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2019/) - Everything you need to know about Turning the Tide 2019, our annual Pagan festival in South Florida.
- [Turning the Tide 2023](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2023/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to gather face-to-face once again and welcome you to the Elemental Multiverse of Turning the Tide 2023.
- [Don't Miss Out On Our Early Bird Special](https://emlc.net/dont-miss-out-on-our-early-bird-special/) - Turning the Tide, EMLC's annual Pagan festival returns January 27-29, 2023. Don't miss our early bird special. Reserve your spot today and save.
- [Turning the Tide 2019 Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2019-workshops/) - Turning the Tide 2019: Workshops! Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workshop's Description Entry to each of these workshops is INCLUDED with your registration to Turning the Tide 2018. Interested in presenting a workshop? Complete this form to apply! Want to join us? Click here for the registration form! Faery Seer Breath with
- [Turning the Tide Wreath/Centerpiece Contest!](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-wreathcenterpiece-contest/) - Turning the Tide festival will be upon us before we know it, so our famous Yule elves are already hard at work planning to make it a great event. This year's festival will include a wreath/centerpiece contest that we are inviting all attendees to participate in and which will help decorate our main hall. For
- [Turning the Tide Festival](https://emlc.net/ttfcomingsoon/) - We're getting information ready for the website for the upcoming Turning the Tide Festival to be held this December 10-12, 2010. More information will be coming soon! Download, print, and share the Turning the Tide Flyer! Please also get the registration form, then share it widely, too! :)
- [Turning the Tide 2010!!!](https://emlc.net/tt2009linkarticle/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is getting ready to host Turning the Tide 2010, this December 10-12, 2010 an intimate gathering of Wiccans and Witches in south Florida. See the main Turning the Tide 2010 page for more information.
- [Turning the Tide 2009 a Big Success!](https://emlc.net/ttsuccess/) - We're just back from a weekend together at Turning the Tide 2009, a pagan festival EMLC hosts each year in South Florida. It was a wonderful weekend of community, ritual, workshops, and fun events, such as a Quidditch match and an Iron Witch competition. This is the third year of Turning the Tide, and it
- [Turning the Tides Workshop List 2010](https://emlc.net/2010-tt-workshops/) - "Cherry Hill Seminary: Education for Pagan Ministry" with Cosette As the modern Pagan movement comes of age, it is important to set standards of excellence for ministry. Cherry Hill Seminary provides quality higher education and practical training in Pagan ministry. Cherry Hill Seminary offers online distance-learning classes, regional workshops and intensive retreats to train Pagans
- [Turning the Tide 2010 Information](https://emlc.net/tt2009info/) - Turning the Tide 2010 Information! Everglades Moon Local Council hosted Turning the Tide 2009, this December 10-12, 2010, an intimate gathering of Wiccans and Witches in south Florida. The gathering featured workshops, rituals, drumming, the Iron Witch competition, a potluck feast and limited cabin space with supplemental tenting space. Turning the Tide 2010 is
- [Turning the Tide 2010 Workshops](https://emlc.net/ttworkshopinfo/) - Defense Against the Dark Arts by Spelcastor The Dark Time of year is a fine occasion to re-visit this amusing title from Harry Potter. We will explore the arts of our Craft, how they might be turned against us, and what we might do to protect ourselves. We will talk about exorcism, but laughter is
- [Turning the Tide 2010](https://emlc.net/tt2010info/) - Turning the Tide 2010 December 10-12th! Save the Date! Everglades Moon Local Council is hosting Turning the Tide 2010, this December 10-12th, an intimate gathering of Wiccans and Witches in south Florida. The gathering will again feature workshops, rituals, drumming, the Iron Witch competition, the wreath/centerpiece contest, a potluck feast and cabin space (limited availability)
- [Turning the Tides 2010 Recap](https://emlc.net/tt-2010-recap/) - Turning the Tide 2010 - In Review Turning the Tide is an intimate gathering of Wiccans and Witches in South Florida. As Everglades Moon Local Council (EMLC) looks forward to an exciting year of planning for our 5th annual Turning the Tide this December, we decided to take a look back at our most
- [Turning the Tide 2011](https://emlc.net/tt2011/) - Turning the Tide 2011 - Pentaculous! Turning the Tide, 2011 celebrates our 5th YEAR of this great South Florida gathering of Witches and Wiccans! Hosted once more by Everglades Moon Local Council, we shall be celebrating a "Pentaculous" 5th year December 2-4, 2011. We will again feature workshops, rituals, drumming, the wreath/centerpiece contest, a pot
- [Turning the Tide 2011 - Workshops](https://emlc.net/tt2011-workshops/) - Turing the Tide 2011 Pentaculous Workshops (check back often, as more workshops will be added!) Small Mead - Mead in ten days! & Rocket Stove Demonstration - Lord Riekin Ogham, the Celtic Tree Alphabet - Ash, the Silent The workshop covers a brief history of Sacred Trees, and the Ogham. The main focus of the
- [Turning the Tide 2010 Recap](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2010-recap/) - Turning the Tide is an intimate gathering of Wiccans and Witches in South Florida. As Everglades Moon Local Council (EMLC) looks forward to an exciting year of planning for our 5th annual Turning the Tide this December, we decided to take a look back at our most recent successful EMLC TT for reflection, and to
- [Turning the Tide 2011 Recap](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2011-pentaculous/) - Turning the Tide, 2011 marked EMLC's 5th Year hosting this great South Florida gathering of Wiccans and Witches! We spent a "Pentaculous" weekend together camping, singing, enjoying workshops, sharing ritual space, and so much more. It's hard to believe that this festival has been going on for 5 years now. When we remember planning our
- [Witches' Alphabets Workshop Presented by Ash the Silent at Turning the Tide](https://emlc.net/witches-alphabets-workshop-presented-by-ash-the-silent-at-turning-the-tide/) - Ash the Silent /|\ Ash the Silent /|\, as she is known in the Pagan community, has has been a visionary and rekindler of the “Old Ways” since she was a young Bard in the Druidic tradition. She is an active member of the South Florida magickal community; and very publicly a Pagan. As an
- [EMLC Announces Turning the Tide Workshop List](https://emlc.net/emlc-announces-turning-the-tide-workshop-list/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is proud to announce the starting line-up of workshops that are confirmed for this year's Turning the Tide celebration. We've had quite an outpouring of presenter requests for this year's festival and are rapidly filling our workshop spaces. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please leave a comment below
- [Turning the Tide 2012](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2012/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is already gearing up our planning of the next Turning the Tide weekend. We have set the date for our favorite Yuletide celebration. Mark your calendars and watch for registration forms to appear! Turning the Tide 2012 will be held: Friday, November 30 - Sunday, December 2 Our theme this year
- [EMLC Announces Theme for Turning the Tide 2012!](https://emlc.net/emlc-announces-turning-tide-theme/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is proud to present the theme of this year's Turning the Tide Yuletide Celebration. This year, our festival will revolve around the theme: OMENS & PORTENTS With everything that is going on in the world this year, including the Presidential election, the uprisings in the Middle East, and, of course, the
- [Turning the Tide 2012: Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2012-workshops/) - Turning the Tides 2012: Workshops (Check back often as more workshops will be added!) Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workhop's Description Dreaming with Trees The Mysteries of Pan: Power of the Phallus The Many Roles of Pagan Clergy Witches' Alphabet Workshop Sacred Body Modification Talking About Transits Children's Art Workshop Storytelling and
- [Turning the Tide 2012 Registration: OPEN!](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2012-registration-open/) - EMLC is happy to announce that registration for Turning the Tide, 2012, is now OPEN!! Head over to the Turning the Tide information page to download the registration form. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY GINGER DOSS!!!! We are also so excited to announce that Turning the Tide 2012 will feature a special concert by Ginger Doss, formerly of
- [Last Day to Early Register for Turning the Tide](https://emlc.net/last-day-to-early-register-for-turning-the-tide/) - Today is the LAST DAY to get your registrations in for Turning the Tide and take advantage of our early registration rate of $45. Make sure to get your registration forms in the mail so that they are postmarked November 15th! Registrations submitted after November 15th will be at our Late Registration rate of $65.
- [Turning the Tide 2012 Workshop Schedule Posted](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tides-workshop-schedule-posted/) - We are SO close to Turning the Tide 2012! Please see below for the festival's schedule. This schedule will be included in the hand out provided at the registration desk upon your arrival. Great Hall Fire Circle Town Square Friday 6:00pm Registration, Settle in, Help with Decorating 9:00pm Opening Ritual 10:00pm Decorating Drumming Gates
- [Turning the Tide: A Festival in Review](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-a-festival-in-review/) - We would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came to Turning the Tide, 2012. Without you, the festival would not have been as fun and amazing as it was! We would also like to say a huge THANK YOU to our friends over at Pagan Newswire Collective, who have posted their Festival
- [Turning the Tide 2013 - Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2013-workshops/) - Turning the Tides 2013: Workshops (Check back often as more workshops will be added!) Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workhop's Description Water and the Well of Mimir The Old Ones Let Us Sing To Them: Ritual Invocations and Chants Fae Lines and Family Lines: Exploring our Ancestral Seers Faery Seer Breath with
- [Turning the Tide 2013 - Workshop Listings!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2013-workshop-listings/) - Turning the Tide 2013 Workshop List Announced! There is always an exciting array of workshops offered at our Turning the Tide Yule celebration, and this year is no different! Our cups runneth over with informative and fun workshops for our Tides participants. Here's a brief glimpse at what's in store. Head over to our workshops
- [Turning the Tide 2013](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2013/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is already gearing up our planning of the next Turning the Tide weekend. We have set the date for our favorite Yuletide celebration. Mark your calendars and watch for registration forms to appear! Turning the Tide 2013 will be held: Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8 Our theme this year
- [Turning the Tide 2013 Registration Now Open!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2013-registration-now-open/) - EMLC is happy to announce that registration for Turning the Tide, 2013, is now OPEN!! Head over to the Turning the Tide information page to download the registration form. This weekend of Yuletide bliss will be held Friday, December 6-Sunday, December 8. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY MAMA GINA!!!! We are also so excited to announce that
- [Turning the Tide 2014: SAVE THE DATE!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-save-date/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to be holding our 8th Annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! In celebration of the number 8, our festival this year will center around how we are Dancing the Wheel down here in Florida. WON'T YOU JOIN US? This three-day celebration will feature an array of workshops as
- [Turning the Tide 2014: Save the Date](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to be holding our 8th Annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! In celebration of the number 8, our festival this year will center around how we are Dancing the Wheel down here in Florida. WON'T YOU JOIN US? This three-day celebration will feature an array of workshops as
- [Turning the Tide 2014 - Registration is Now Open!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-registration-now-open/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to be holding our 8th Annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! In celebration of the number 8, our festival this year will center around how we are Dancing the Wheel down here in Florida. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Download the Registration Form Here This three-day celebration will feature
- [Turning the Tide 2014: Registration is open](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-2/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to be holding our 8th Annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! In celebration of the number 8, our festival this year will center around how we are Dancing the Wheel down here in Florida. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Download the Registration Form Here This three-day celebration will feature
- [Turning the Tide 2014 - Workshop Listing](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-workshop-listing/) - Turning the Tide 2014: Workshops! Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workshop's Description Entry to each of these workshops is INCLUDED with your registration to Turning the Tide 2014. Make sure you are registered today! Bellydance Rhythms 101 Celtic Tree Calendar & Healing Power of Trees Faery Seer Breath with the FL Branch
- [Turning the Tide 2014 - Workshops are Announced!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-workshops-announced/) - What's that you say? You haven't sent in your registration yet because you're waiting to see what workshops are being offered? Well, your wait is over... The 2014 Workshop Listing is Live! Here's a small sampling of the nearly dozen workshops and workings that are included with your registration. Head over to the workshop page
- [Turning the Tide 2014: Pre-Order Your Event T-Shirt!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-pre-order-event-t-shirt/) - Turning the Tide 2014 is right around the corner. Have you gotten your registration turned in yet? We're proud to announce that we will be having a festival t-shirt this year! Our pre-order period has closed. Thank you to everyone who ordered a t-shirt. We will have them ready for you when you check in
- [Turning the Tide 2014: Thank You For Your Pre-Order!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-thank-pre-order/) - Thank you very much for pre-ordering your Turning the Tide 2014 festival T-Shirt! Event attendees will receive their t-shirts at registration. Register Today for Turning the Tide!! Grab the Registration Form Here
- [Turning the Tide 2014 - Order Your Festival T-Shirt!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-order-festival-t-shirt/) - Turning the Tide 2014 is right around the corner. Have you gotten your registration turned in yet? We're proud to announce that we will be having a festival t-shirt this year! Our pre-order period has ended. Thank you to everyone who placed an order! Your t-shirt will be waiting for you when you check in
- [Turning the Tide 2014 - Battle of the Witches on Sunday Morning!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-battle-witches-sunday-morning/) - Come play Battle of the Witches Sunday Morning! We have revived Quartz's famous Battle of the Witches, a "Family Feud" style game where two teams of five contestants each try to guess the answers to survey questions. "100 Witches surveyed and the top answers are on the board!" Be the high-scoring team and win the
- [Turning the Tide 2014 - What You Need to Know](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-need-know/) - Dear Turning the Tide Family, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are mere DAYS away from Turning the Tide 2014. As we get ready for our eighth celebration, we are all busy preparing and packing in anticipation of Dancing the Wheel with you. This letter contains all the information you will need for
- [Turning the Tide 2014 Survey](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-survey/) - Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey!
- [Turning the Tide 2014 Recap](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2014-recap/) - Turning the Tide 2014 was our 8th annual Yuletide celebration! It truly is wonderful that we continue to be able to host the Witches and Pagans of Florida year after year. We spent another amazing weekend in the woods, surrounded by nature and each other. Our weekend opened with a wonderful ritual that let each
- [Turning the Tide 2015 Workshop: Touching the Past](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2015-workshop-touching-the-past/) - We are so excited to announce the first of the workshops that will be presented at Turning the Tide 2015. Touching the Past: Ancestor Altars and Workings This workshop will focus on creating and maintaining an Altar to your Ancestors, and sharing our experiences of what works for each of us. Some of the topics
- [Turning the Tide 2015 : Workshop Listing](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2015-workshop-listing/) - Turning the Tide 2015: Workshops! Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workshop's Description Entry to each of these workshops is INCLUDED with your registration to Turning the Tide 2015. Make sure you are registered today! Touching the Past: Ancestor Altars and Workings Connecting with the Ancestors through the Dark Goddess Faery Seer Breath
- [Turning the Tide Workshop: Connecting with the Ancestors through the Dark Goddess](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-workshop-connecting-with-the-ancestors-through-the-dark-goddess/) - We are so excited to announce the second of the workshops that will be presented at Turning the Tide 2015. Connecting with the Ancestors through the Dark Goddess This workshop involves discussion and ritual to help us connect with the Ancestors through a journey to the Dark Goddess. Through a guided descent into the Underworld,
- [Turning the Tide Workshop: Eating the Dead - How Plants can Teach us about our Ancestors](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-workshop-eating-the-dead-how-plants-can-teach-us-about-our-ancestors/) - We are so excited to announce the next workshop that will be presented at Turning the Tide 2015. Eating the Dead: How Plants can Teach Us about our Ancestors Ancestral energy runs through our genealogy, our bodies, and blood. Ancestral agreements between green bloods (the plant world) and red bloods (humans) form who we are
- [Enter the Turning the Tide Wreath Contest](https://emlc.net/enter-the-turning-the-tide-wreath-contest/) - Feeling crafty? In the Yuletide Spirit? Itching to make a wreath? Join us this year in our annual Turning the Tide Wreath Contest! This year's theme is Through the Tides. We will be working a lot with our Ancestors throughout the weekend. How well will your wreath fit our theme? So break out the
- [Turning the Tide now offers 100% More Mama Gina!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-now-offers-100-mama-gina/) - We are so excited to announce that MAMA GINA will be joining us for this year's Turning the Tide celebration! Mama Gina is one of our favorite bards, and we are truly blessed that she will be celebrating Yule with us this year. You may know Mama Gina from one of her many appearances at
- [Turning the Tide 2015](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2015/)
- [Mark Your Calendars... Turning the Tide 2015 Dates Announced!](https://emlc.net/mark-your-calendars-turning-the-tide-2015-dates-announced/) - Watch this space for more details... Turning the Tide 2015 will be held December 11th-13th 2015!
- [Registration is Now Open for Turning the Tide 2015!](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2015-registration/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is ready to celebrate our 9th Yule with you! Mark your calendars - Turning the Tide 2015 will be held: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2015 Our theme this year is Through the Tides. We will be inviting our ancestors to take part in our rituals and workshops. Join us as
- [Turning the Tide 2015 - What You Need to Know](https://emlc.net/preparing-for-tides/) - Dear Turning the Tide Family, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Turning the Tide 2015 will be here before you know it. As we get ready for our ninth celebration, we are all busy preparing and packing in anticipation of spending the weekend with you in ritual, workshops, and more. This letter contains all
- [Turning the Tide 2015 - Planning your Food!](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2015-planning-your-food/) - : Turning the Tide starts THIS FRIDAY! And we are so excited that you will be celebrating with us. One of the big questions we are asked each year is: How do I plan for food at Turning the Tide? This page will cover all your food-related questions! ​Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is included
- [Turning the Tide 2016 - Yule in the Twilight](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2016-yule-twilight/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is excited to be holding our 10th Annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be spending Yule in the Twilight. This year is all about how the seasons turn in Florida, and what it means to take part in a South Florida Yuletide. WE HOPE TO SEE
- [Registration is Now Open for Turning the Tide 2016](https://emlc.net/registration-now-open-turning-tide-2016/) - Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 10th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be spending Yule in the Twilight. This year is all about how the seasons turn in Florida, and what it means to take part in a South Florida Yuletide. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
- [Turning the Tide 2016 - Registration & Information](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2016-registration-information/) - Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 10th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be spending Yule in the Twilight. This year is all about how the seasons turn in Florida, and what it means to take part in a South Florida Yuletide. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
- [Turning the Tide 2016: Workshop Listings](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2016-workshop-listings/) - Turning the Tide 2016: Workshops! Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workshop's Description Entry to each of these workshops is INCLUDED with your registration to Turning the Tide 2016. Make sure you are registered today! Yoga for YOU! Faery Seer Breath with the FL Branch of HoB Astrology with Aequitas: Working with Jupiter
- [Turning the Tide 2016: Planning your Food](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2016-planning-food/) - Turning the Tide starts THIS FRIDAY! And we are so excited that you will be celebrating with us. One of the big questions we are asked each year is: How do I plan for food at Turning the Tide? This page will cover all your food-related questions! Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is included with
- [Turning the Tide 2016: What You Need to Know](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2016-need-know/) - Dear Turning the Tide Family, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Turning the Tide 2016 is THIS WEEKEND!! As we get ready for our tenth celebration, we are all busy preparing and packing in anticipation of spending the weekend with you in ritual, workshops, and more. This letter contains all the information you will
- [Turning the Tide 2016 Survey!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2016-survey/) - We are working hard on putting together Turning the Tide 2017. To make it amazing, we need your help! Please take a moment to complete the survey below. Your input will let us make Turning the Tide 2017 better than ever!
- [Turning the Tide 2017 - Io Satvrnalia!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2017-io-satvrnalia/) - TURNING THE TIDE 2017 IO SATVRNALIA! Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 11th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be celebrating Satvrnalia during our Florida winter. Join us for a celebration of the turning of the wheel. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! Friday, December 8th - Sunday,
- [Workshops at this year's Turning the Tide!](https://emlc.net/workshops-years-turning-tide/) - Turning the Tide 2017: Workshops! We are so excited at the workshops being offered by EMLC members and our beloved friends at this year's Turning the Tide celebration. Each workshop is included with registration to Turning the Tide. Please note that some workshops may run in parallel. You will receive a final workshop schedule at
- [Turning the Tide 2017 - Workshop Application](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2017-workshop-application/) - Everglades Moon Local Council (EMLC) is announcing a call for workshop proposals for the upcoming 11th Annual Turning the Tide 2017 festival, held Friday–Sunday, December 8, 9 & 10 in Miami. The festival begins at 6pm on Friday, runs all day Saturday, and ends at 1pm on Sunday. We are seeking exciting, dazzling and
- [Turning the Tide 2017 - Registration is Now Open!](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2017-registration-now-open/) - TURNING THE TIDE 2017 IO SATVRNALIA! Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 11th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be celebrating Satvrnalia during our Florida winter. Join us for a celebration of the turning of the wheel. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! Friday, December 8th - Sunday,
- [Turning the Tide 2017: Workshop Listing](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2017-workshop-listing/) - Turning the Tide 2017: Workshops! Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workshop's Description Entry to each of these workshops is INCLUDED with your registration to Turning the Tide 2017. Yoga for YOU! Midnight Devotional Faery Seer Breath with the FL Branch of HoB Astrology with Aequitas: Saturn in your Astrology Intro to Orishas
- [Turning the Tide 2017: Planning your Food](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2017-planning-food/) - Turning the Tide starts THIS FRIDAY! And we are so excited that you will be celebrating with us. One of the big questions we are asked each year is: How do I plan for food at Turning the Tide? This page will cover all your food-related questions! Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is included with
- [Turning the Tide 2017: What you Need to Know](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-2017-need-know/) - Dear Turning the Tide Family, Hoopla, Tides Family! Our Saturnalia celebration is THIS WEEKEND! Who's excited? WE'RE EXCITED! As we are all busy preparing and packing in anticipation of a wonderful weekend of rituals, workshops, and fun, keep this letter handy. This letter contains all the information you'll need to know for this year's festival.
- [Turning the Tide Survey](https://emlc.net/turning-tide-survey/) - Thank you so much for joining us for our Satvrnalia celebration! We invite you to take our post-celebration survey. This will allow us to make next year's Turning the Tide even better! Our survey appears below. If you are having trouble completing the survey, click this link for a full-page version of the survey. We
- [Connecting to EventsXD](https://emlc.net/connecting-to-eventsxd/) - Turning the Tide Festival uses a free app called EventsXD to reduce paper waste and minimize environmental impact. For users who do not have access to a smart phone, printed schedules are available in the Great Hall throughout the weekend. EventsXD app is available for Android Phone/Tablet, iOS/iPad, Windows Phone/Tablet. Go to the online app
- [Turning the Tide 2018 - Save the Date!](https://emlc.net/tides2018/) - TURNING THE TIDE 2018 As Above, So Below Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 12th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be honoring the birth of the Solar System and focusing on the Stars -- meet us under the body of Nut as we celebrate the turning of
- [Turning the Tide 2018 - Workshop Application](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2018-workshop-application/) - Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 12th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be celebrating the theme of Astrology, as our Sun has made its voyage through the 12 signs and through 12 amazing festivals in South Florida! This festival is open to all across the wider Pagan,
- [Turning the Tide 2018 - Workshop Listing](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2018-workshop-listing/) - Turning the Tide 2018: Workshops! Workshop List - Click to Jump to the Workshop's Description Entry to each of these workshops is INCLUDED with your registration to Turning the Tide 2018. Interested in presenting a workshop? Complete this form to apply! Want to join us? Click here for the registration form! Faery Seer Breath with
- [Turning the Tide 2018: As Above, So Below](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2018-as-above-so-below/) - TURNING THE TIDE 2018 As Above, So Below Everglades Moon is excited to be holding our 12th annual Yuletide Celebration - Turning the Tide! This year we will be honoring the birth of the Solar System and focusing on the Stars -- meet us under the body of Nut as we celebrate the turning of
- [Turning the Tide: Planning your Food](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-planning-your-food/) - Turning the Tide starts THIS FRIDAY! And we are so excited that you will be celebrating with us. One of the big questions we are asked each year is: How do I plan for food at Turning the Tide? This page will cover all your food-related questions! Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday is included with
- [Turning the Tide: What you Need to Know](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-what-you-need-to-know/) - Dear Turning the Tide Family, Hoopla, Tides Family! Our celebration is THIS WEEKEND! Who's excited? WE'RE EXCITED! As we are all busy preparing and packing in anticipation of a wonderful weekend of rituals, workshops, and fun, keep this letter handy. This letter contains all the information you'll need to know for this year's festival. Feel
- [Turning the Tide 2020 Auction](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2020-auction/) - One of the best parts of Turning the Tide is buying an arm-span of auction tickets and bidding on the items that call to us. Even though we can't purchase tickets, we CAN bid on a variety of new and gently loved Witchy items as part of the Turning the Tide 2020 Auction -- held
- [Turning the Tide January 2022 Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-january-2022-workshops/) - Here's a list of the workshops coming up at this month's Turning the Tide Pagan festival.
- [15th Turning the Tide Pagan festival is a magical success](https://emlc.net/15th-turning-the-tide-pagan-festival-is-a-magical-success/) - Last weekend's Turning the Tide saw about 75 Florida Pagans and Witches come together for a magical 'Homecoming'.
- [Turning the Tide 2020](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-2020/) - "Physicaly Apart, Spiritually Together" 2020 has definitely had an impact on all things -- and that includes our annual Turning the Tide celebration. While we cannot be together in person, we invite you to spend December 5, 2020 with us in virtual ritual space (aka: facebook live and zoom!) December 5, 2020 will be a
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 73: Ostara](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-73-ostara/) - A workshop on Thrifty Witchery and music for Ostara by Aradia and Lady Bridget.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 72: Yule and Imbolc](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-72-yule-and-imbolc/) - Astrology for the first half of 2022, a Brigid devotional, and music from Mama Gina and Emerald Rose.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 70: Lammas and Mabon](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-70-lammas-and-mabon/) - Learn how to make mead with Lord Riekin and a crystal grid with Pandie. Plus music from Aradia and Emerald Rose.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 71: Samhain](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-71-samhain/) - Author Heather Greene joins us to talk about Witches in the movies. And we've got music from Emerald Rose.
- [A Pagan Relief Effort for Japan](https://emlc.net/japanrelief/) - Peter Dybing, CoG's current First Officer, has started a Pagan relief effort for Japan. His goal is to raise $30,000 for Doctors Without Borders work there. Please consider giving. The donation page is here, at firstgiving.com. As a caring human, Wiccan and the First Officer of CoG's Everglades Moon Local Council, I wholeheartedly support
- [EMLC Donates to Ardantane, Issues LC Challenge](https://emlc.net/emlc-donates-to-ardantane-issues-lc-challenge/) - Ardantane Pagan Learning Center is a non-profit learning and retreat center for adults, located in northern New Mexico, in the high desert at the edge of the Jemez Mountains. They teach classes in six areas: Healing Arts, Magick and Witchcraft, Pagan Leadership, Pagan Spirituality, Sacred Living, and Shamanic Studies. Ten years ago they bought 25 acres
- [EMLC Donation to Operation Circle Care](https://emlc.net/emlc-donation-to-operation-circle-care/) - Operation Circle Care is a program run by Circle Sanctuary. At Yuletide, and throughout the year, Circle Sanctuary sends care packages consisting of Pagan books, magazines, cd's, and other spiritual resources to Wiccans and other Pagans on Active Duty in war zones. Over a series of meetings, EMLC'ers contributed items - whether new or gentle
- [Attacks on Florida Pagan Author - Latest News and What You Can Do](https://emlc.net/attacks-on-florida-pagan-author-kyrja-withers/) - As you might have read, either on The Wild Hunt, the FL PNC, or in local FL news, New Port Richey, FL resident Kyrja Withers has been the target of multiple attacks on her home. You may recognize her name as the author of the Rupert's Tales books, a series of books which follow a rabbit
- [Update on Kyrja Withers - What You Can Do](https://emlc.net/update-on-kyrja-withers-what-you-can-do/) - As you might remember from our posting last week, there's been a series of attacks on the home of Kyrja Withers, a Pagan Author who lives in New Port Richey, FL. We provided a few ways that you could help. Recently, a new way to help has been added and we believe you'd like to
- [Giving Back: EMLC at the Children's Hunger Summit](https://emlc.net/giving-back-emlc-childrens-hunger-summit/) - EMLC members Lady Circe and Kasha participated in the second annual Children's Hunger Summit in Brevard County FL . This was an Interfaith event aimed at educating clergy about the pediatric hunger problem in this Central Florida county, and this project to provide meals for kids to take home on weekends. EMLC members have supported
- [Please support EMLC](https://emlc.net/emlcdonation/) - You can now support EMLC by donating through PayPal! The new menu on the left lets you choose choose a donation amount from the drop-down box, and click the "Add to Cart" button. This will take you to a PayPal checkout page. If you're not done browsing our site, just click the "Continue Shopping" button
- [EMLC 2011 Calendars!](https://emlc.net/emlccalendar2011/) - The 2011 EMLC Calendar is ready to grace your home and for a newly reduced $7 donation. This is the third year that EMLC has offered a calendar, and this year's theme is Sacred Spaces. A page of thumbnails is now included in the examples of the artwork, below. Our thanks to Lord Shadow Hawk
- [EMLC 2013 Calendar Update](https://emlc.net/emlc-2013-calendar-update/) - Last weekend, several members of Everglades Moon got together to take pictures for our 2013 fundraiser calendar. Our dear friends Richard and Cecelia, of JunoGreyPhotography took over 200 fabulous shots of our members! While our theme remains "TOP SECRET," all will be revealed this August when calendars go on sale. If you will be attending
- [EMLC 2013 Calendar Available for Purchase!](https://emlc.net/emlc-2013-calendar-available-for-purchase/) - The 2013 EMLC calendar is now available! Our Calendar features members of our own local council representing the Tarot Majors! You know you want one! Check with your favorite member of EMLC, find us at Pagan Pride Day or Grand Council if you're CoGKin, or just use the handy Paypal button below to place an
- [EMLC 2013 Calendar](https://emlc.net/emlc-2013-calendar/) - The 2013 EMLC calendar is now available! Our Calendar features members of our own local council representing the Tarot Majors! You know you want one! Check with your favorite member of EMLC, find us at Pagan Pride Day or Grand Council if you're CoGKin, or just use the handy Paypal button below to place an
- [EMLC member joins Cherry Hill Seminary Board](https://emlc.net/emlc-member-joins-cherry-hill-seminary-board/) - Canu of Beachfyre Coven has joined the Cherry Hill Seminary Board of Directors! Cherry Hill Seminary offfers quality higher education and practical training in Pagan ministry. As a Board member, Canu will help support Cherry Hill's mission and ability to deliver it services. See http://www.cherryhillseminary.org/ for more information about the seminary, and please consider supporting
- [EMLC: Our Year In Review](https://emlc.net/emlc-year-review/) - Right after Grand Council last year, our local Pagan Pride Days "season" started. We had booths and gave out information at several of those across the state, including Fort Lauderdale and Treasure Coast. EMLC members organize and run the Treasure Coast Pagan Pride at the Savanah's Preserve in Fort Pierce. We will again have booths
- [PCon Pie and the N00b: A first timer's review of Pantheacon](https://emlc.net/pcon-pie-n00b-first-timers-review-pantheacon/) - So, we took the plunge and went to Pantheacon, annual Pagan gathering that takes place in the Bay Area of California at the San Jose Doubletree. It occurs annually over the President’s day holiday and is easily one of the largest American Pagan gatherings. It pulls people from as far away as Europe and Australia.
- [PCon Pie and the N00b: A first timer’s review of Pantheacon](https://emlc.net/1103-2/) - So, we took the plunge and went to Pantheacon, annual Pagan gathering that takes place in the Bay Area of California at the San Jose Doubletree. It occurs annually over the President’s day holiday and is easily one of the largest American Pagan gatherings. It pulls people from as far away as Europe and Australia.
- [2009 Psychic House Party!!!](https://emlc.net/2009php/) - Join the gifted psychics of Everglades Moon Local Council for an intimate evening of divination, soothsaying, and merriment in West Palm Beach, FL. Saturday, May 24th, 2008. See www.emlc.net/psychic/ for more information, and we hope to see you there!
- [Bok Tower Trip, Mar 2009, at the Annual Retreat](https://emlc.net/bok-tower-trip-mar-2009-at-the-annual-retreat/) - This past March 7 & 8, 2009 marked our EMLC annual retreat which was held at the Flaming Arrow Boy Scout Camp in Lake Wales, Florida. We always look forward to this time when we can hang out with our friends, and this year we combined it with another wonderful experience, a visit to Bok
- [EMLC Welcomes New Board](https://emlc.net/emlc-welcomes-new-board-2015/) - At our annual meeting, Everglades Moon LC members elected our new board. This board will take over at Samhain. We thank you all for volunteering for these positions! May Coventina guide you in steering our Local Council through the coming year. Major Love to those EMLC members who were part of this past year's board.
- [Working Wicca 2009](https://emlc.net/wicca2009/) - Working Wicca 2009 Wicca Classes For A New Age Presented By Lord Cuchulain at New Age Books and Things, Fort Lauderdale 954- 771-0026 Mondays at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm September 21st Wicca, Witchcraft And Paganism September 28th The Sacred Sphere,Casting Your Circle October 5th Full Moon Ritual October 12th The Heart Of Witchcraft: Spirituality
- [Witches & Wiccans Respond to COVID-19](https://emlc.net/witches-wiccans-respond-to-covid-19/) - EMLC offers a round-up of information and resources to help Witches, Wiccans, and Pagans during the coronavirus pandemic.
- [Will 2013 be the Year of the Witch?](https://emlc.net/will-2013-be-the-year-of-the-witch/) - Witches and Wicca have certainly been in the news a lot during these first few months of 2013. Will 2013 see more stories of tolerance (and, unfortunately, intolerance) of Wiccan and Pagan religions? Only time will tell. But if the rest of the year follows suit with the activity of 2013, this might very well
- [Update on Kyrja Withers - She Did It!](https://emlc.net/update-on-kyrja-withers-she-did-it/) - For those of you who do not know who Kyrja Withers is, she is a Pagan Author who has been the subject of multiple attacks against her home. We have previously discussed the situation and how you can help. She recently started an IndieGoGo campaign to raise the funds to install a security system at
- [The Covenant of the Goddess Continues to Support the Council for a Parliament of the World Religions](https://emlc.net/the-covenant-of-the-goddess-continues-to-support-the-council-for-a-parliament-of-the-world-religions/) - A recent posting on the Covenant of the Goddess NPIO website reaffirming CoG's long-time support for the Global Interfaith Council for a Parliament of World Religions. You can read the report in it's entirety at the NPIO Blog. It says, in part: The Parliament is at a critical point. The Covenant of the Goddess is happy to
- [Red Hills Pagan Council Presents "Magic in the Movies"](https://emlc.net/red-hills-pagan-council-presents-magic-in-the-movies/) - Don your Halloween glamour, stroll down the red carpet and smile for the cameras at the 15th Annual Witches’ Ball, “Magic in the Movies!” This year’s Ball, sponsored by the Red Hills Pagan Council (RHPC), will be Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Drive, from 8PM to 12:30AM. Lose
- [Public Discussion Board is up](https://emlc.net/public-discussion-board-is-up/) - A Public Discussion Board is up that everyone registered at the website can access. After logging in, a link to it should appear in a User Menu to the left under the Main Menu that says "Discussion Board." Please respect that this discussion board is to talk about EMLC, Wicca, Witchcraft, etc., and that EMLC
- [Psychic House Party](https://emlc.net/psychic-house-party/) - [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget] Join us for an intimate evening of tarot readings, reiki attunements, massage, astrology, and more! Let the psychics of Everglades Moon look beyond the veil into what is yet to come. Did we mention there would be treats and drinks? And that this is all held in a real witch’s house in Brevard
- [Psychic House Party](https://emlc.net/psychic-house-party-2/) - Everglades Moon hosts a Psychic House Party Fundraiser from time to time throughout the year. Guests can enjoy three (3) different divination and energy workings, such as: tarot counseling, massage therapy, crystal energy working, reiki, and more. This event is not open to the public but is available to our local community. See the Psychic
- [Pierce the Veil at our Psychic House Party](https://emlc.net/pierce-the-veil-at-our-psychic-house-party/) - Join us for an intimate evening of tarot readings, reiki attunements, massage, astrology, and more! Let the psychics of Everglades Moon look beyond the veil into what is yet to come. Did we mention there would be treats and drinks? And that this is all held in a real witch's house in Brevard county? Don't
- [Our Philanthropic Work](https://emlc.net/our-philanthropic-work/) - There are many reasons why modern Witches consider service an important aspect of their faith. It is well known that many of us are deeply concerned with environmental issues and the conditions of our animal friends. But it may be less well known that for most Witches, like many other deeply spiritual people, putting faith
- [Our Philanthropic Update](https://emlc.net/our-philanthropic-update/) - Everglades Moon Puts our Money where Our Hearts Are through Donations Everglades Moon Local Council does more than just serve as a way for the witches and pagans of Florida to connect and grow. Our members decided that we would use some of our council funds to make donations to charities around Florida. To make
- [Ostara Craft: Yarn Eggs](https://emlc.net/ostara-craft-yarn-eggs/) - While perusing Facebook, someone (and forgive me, but I can't remember who) posted a pictorial guide to making yarn eggs. I thought to myself... Self! You have an over-abundance of yarn! This could be a way to make snazzy Ostara/Primavera presents for all your friends AAANNNDDD make yourself feel better about all that yarn you've been hording!
- [Official Statement: Everglades Moon LC on the Orlando Pulse Nightclub Shooting](https://emlc.net/everglades-moon-statement-on-orlando-pulse-nightclub-shooting/) - For Immediate Release: On behalf of the Witches and Wiccans of Florida, Everglades Moon Local Council extends our deepest condolences to all those affected by the recent horrific violence against the LGBTQ+ community at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL . That such an act of hate could happen in our own back yard has
- [Official Statement: Everglades Moon LC on the Forced Separation Policy](https://emlc.net/official-statement-everglades-moon-lc-on-the-forced-separation-policy/) - For Immediate Release: Witches are centrally concerned with the humane treatment of all individuals, especially those from vulnerable populations. We recognize that there are many different types of families and many different types of needs. And therefore, we reject any assertion that the forced separation of otherwise healthy families is ever appropriate. We condemn all
- [Official Statement: EMLC On Florida Grand Master's Edict that Pagans Cannot be Freemasons](https://emlc.net/official-statement-emlc-on-florida-grand-masters-edict-that-pagans-cannot-be-freemasons/) - On November 28, 2012, the Grand Master of the State of Florida, Jorge L. Aladro, issued an edict stating that Paganism, Wicca, Odinism, and Gnosticism were not compatible with Freemasonry. This edict further stated that any Freemason "that professes to be a member of one of the groups mentioned above shall tender his resignation or suffer
- [Official Statement: EMLC on Escambia County Murders](https://emlc.net/emlc-statement-on-escambia-county-murders/) - We at Everglades Moon Local Council (Covenant of The Goddess) are saddened by the violent Deerfield Drive triple homicide, in our home state of Florida. We hope the person(s) responsible are swiftly brought to justice. We are also disappointed that the mainstream media chose to twist the statements made by the Escambia County Sheriff David
- [New stuff on the site](https://emlc.net/newstuff/) - The EMLC FAQ is up, as well as an Arts and Services page. Items have been added to the main menu at the upper left to get to them! :) Blessings, Canu
- [More Pagan Pride Days to have EMLC Representation](https://emlc.net/more-pagan-pride-days-to-have-emlc-representation/) - Last weekend's Pagan Pride Day in Ft. Lauderdale was a huge success! Not only did EMLC'ers get to rub elbows with local pagans, but there were some fabulous handmade crafts all around the UU! Perhaps most prominent were the goodies at the EMLC table, made with love by members of our local council. EMLC members
- [Membership in EMLC](https://emlc.net/membershipemlc/) - EMLC is a part of the Covenant of the Goddess. The memership process is one that is set out in CoG's bylaws, but has a large role for local councils, like EMLC, where CoG has one. Basic membership information is available at http://www.cog.org/aboutcog.html#memberapps. If you or your group is in Florida, you would apply for
- [Meet us at Pagan Pride Days 2018](https://emlc.net/meet-us-at-pagan-pride-days-2018/) - Come meet members of EMLC at Pagan Pride Day events around Florida and Georgia! We've got your list of PPD events from coast to coast (well, FL coasts). Meet some EMLC'ers and other Pagans. Ask us any questions you have about membership. Get involved today!
- [Meet and Greet and Dance with the Fey!](https://emlc.net/meet-and-greet-and-dance-with-the-fey/) - The Everglades Moon Local Council of Covenant of the Goddess invites you to Meet and Greet and Dance with the Fey! Leave Mundania behind and join us for the first event of the Florida Pagan Gathering Beltane festival, at the threshold of Here and There and Now and Then. Reconnect with old friends and meet
- [MEDIA STATEMENT - Florida Freemasons and Pagans](https://emlc.net/media-statement/) - For Immediate Release: Everglades Moon Local Council, Florida Chapter of Covenant of the Goddess, a national organization of Witches and Wiccans, is saddened and disappointed to learn that The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida has stated that all Pagans, and specifically Wiccans, must resign their membership. We respect the right of
- [Leadership Institute 2018](https://emlc.net/leadership-institute-2018/) - Leadership Institute provides a day-long opportunity for the membership of CoG to engage in skill building and address issues of broad relevance to Witch and Wiccan clergy. For LI 2018 we continue the tradition with a two part program devoted to both our personal development as leaders in our spiritual communities, and to the institutional
- [It's Pagan Pride Day Season!](https://emlc.net/pagan-pride-day-season/) - It's Pagan Pride Day season, and members of Everglades Moon Local Council are ready to represent! It seems that each year, there's new Pagan Pride Days (PPD) for EMLC'ers to attend, and members are always happy to man a table, chat with other pagans and witches, and just have a fun time. These events tend
- [In Gods and Godesses We Trust](https://emlc.net/ingodsandgoddesswetrust/) - In Gods and Goddesses We Trust There have been a plethora of articles looking back at 9/11 and it's deep impact upon us. For most us, Pagans included, it evoked a strong desire to set aside the small stuff, to connect with our families and communities, and to make sense of our experiences of loss,
- [Holding Space for Orlando](https://emlc.net/holding-space-orlando/) - On Monday, June 19th, 2016, Everglades Moon invited people of all faiths to join them as they held space for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. All were invited to remember the victims and send loving, healing energies to their families and friends, as well as for our nation as a whole. Witches, Christians,
- [Hello, Pagan Newswire Collective!](https://emlc.net/hello-pagan-newswire-collective/) - Thank you to the Florida bureau of the Pagan Newswire Collective for posting a lovely article about us in their recent update. The PNC provides pagan news from around the US. If you're not receiving their updates already via RSS or checking out their site, you really should! You can check out the national feed
- [Merry Meet 2018 Workshops](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-workshops/) - Merry Meet offers a variety of workshops presented by members of both our CoG family as well as individuals who are friends of EMLC. This page lists all the currently confirmed workshops that will be offered! We will continue to add more workshops as we get closer to the event. A final schedule of workshops
- [Merry Meet 2018 Workshop Application](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-workshop-application/) - Workshop applications are now being accepted for Grand Council/Merry Meet 2018! Use the form below to submit your application. We look forward to seeing your unique, original proposal that you'd like to share at Merry Meet! Workshops will run Friday and Saturday, starting at 9:00am and running through 5:00pm. Morning workshops will be up to
- [Merry Meet 2018 Vendors](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-vendors/) - Our list of vendors is below! Our vendor room is open to everyone who comes down to the hotel - no registration is required. If you wish to take part in our workshops and evening entertainment, you can pre-pay for your day pass by clicking here. Rabbit Hole Shoppe Hand-blown made in the USA Witch's
- [Merry Meet 2018 Vendor Payment](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-vendor-payment/) - Thank you for signing up to vend at this year's Merry Meet Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. Please use the form below to select the correct number of days you are vending, then click the BUY NOW button to pay for your spot. This will allow you to pay conveniently through PayPal. Please note: you do
- [Merry Meet 2018 Vendor Application](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-vendor-application/) - Vendor applications are now being accepted for Grand Council/Merry Meet 2018! Use the form below to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2018.
- [Merry Meet 2018 Schedule](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-schedule/) - Download the full PDF of our program, which includes all workshop, vendor, ritual, and entertainment information by clicking this link. Below is the full schedule of events.
- [Merry Meet 2018 Rituals](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-rituals/) - Merry Meet is punctuated by ritual, as we are in the service of Coventina, and at the potential mercy of the Ocean Spirits for a wonderful weekend together. With that in mind, the following rites and rituals are being coordinated by our Ritual Committee for your enjoyment and participation through the weekend. If you have
- [Merry Meet 2018 Hotel Information](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-hotel-information/) - Grand Council 2018 will be held at they lovely Embassy Suites by Hilton in Fort Lauderdale. It is convenient to the Ft. Lauderdale airport. It has on-site amenities and is centrally located to shopping and dining options. You must register using our registration link to lock in our discounted pricing. Our Merry Meet Pricing is
- [Merry Meet 2018 Evening Entertainment](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-evening-entertainment/) - When the sun sets, our Merry Meet is just beginning! Join us after Grand Council for evening entertainment and rituals. All of these activities are included in your registration. Whether you are joining us for the day or the entire Grand Council weekend, register easily with PayPal using our registration link by clicking here. FRIDAY
- [Merry Meet 2018 - The Smartphone App to Keep your Schedule](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-the-smartphone-app-to-keep-your-schedule/) - With so much happening - Grand Council, Merry Meet, Concerts, Workshops - how's a witch on the go supposed to know where they're supposed to go? You're in luck! This year, you can tote your schedule around with you on your smartphone via the free app EventsXD. Download it today and start to build your
- [Merry Meet 2018 - Surviving Florida for the Uninitiated](https://emlc.net/merry-meet-2018-surviving-florida-for-the-uninitiated/) - The heat and humidity in South Florida, particularly in August, can be overwhelming for those unacclimated to our climate. Here are ways to stay safe and comfortable: 1. Timing: The beach is a great place to hang out but watch your time. It is best to go earlier in the morning or late afternoon when
- [Getting to Merry Meet 2018 - Directions and Transportation](https://emlc.net/getting-to-merry-meet-2018-directions-and-transportation/) - We are so excited that you will be joining us for Merry Meet 2018! To make sure you arrive safely and in time to participate in everything you'd like to do, we've created this handy guide for you. If you are Driving .... Point your Magic Sky Compass (known to muggles as a GPS) here:
- [Florida Pagan Pride Days 2019](https://emlc.net/florida-pagan-pride-days-2019/) - Pagan Pride Day events are occurring all across Florida starting in September and running through October. EMLC members will be attending as many as we can. Here is a listing of all the PPD events we know of, and the information you'll need to attend.
- [Florida Pagan Pride Day Events!](https://emlc.net/florida-pagan-pride-day-events/) - Are you looking to participate in Pagan Pride Day events in your area, but aren't sure when or where they might be? Will you be attending a PPD event and want to know if members of EMLC will be there so that you can meet us and see if you want to join our Local
- [Florida Pagan Pride Day Events 2017](https://emlc.net/florida-pagan-pride-day-events-2017/) - It may only be the middle of Summer, but we're updating the information for Pagan Pride Day (PPD) events around Florida. Are you looking to participate in Pagan Pride Day events in your area, but aren't sure when or where they might be? Or are you planning to attend a PPD event and want to
- [Florida Pagan Pride Day Events 2016](https://emlc.net/florida-pagan-pride-day-events-2016/) - It may only be the middle of Summer, but we're updating the information for Pagan Pride Day (PPD) events around Florida. Are you looking to participate in Pagan Pride Day events in your area, but aren't sure when or where they might be? Or are you planning to attend a PPD event and want to
- [Florida Pagan Gathering Beltane 2012](https://emlc.net/florida-pagan-gathering-beltane-2012/) - A bunch of EMLC members made their way up to the Florida Pagan Gatheringfor Beltane 2012 over the past weekend, and we had a fabulous time. The "supermoon" was shining on us all weekend, and the festival was hot (in a few different ways). EMLC got everyone's blood flowing by hosting a "meet and greet"
- [First Treasure Coast Pagan Pride a Success!](https://emlc.net/first-treasure-coast-pagan-pride-success/) - The first Pagan Pride Day on the Treasure Coast took place Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Fort Pierce, FL. Clouds loomed early in the day during setup, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the staff volunteers or their organizer, Kathy Lezon. "I was confident we would have a great event, rain or shine, but
- [Everglades Moon Presents: The Wicker Man!](https://emlc.net/everglades-moon-presents-wicker-man/) - Join the Witches of Everglades Moon as we present, "The Wicker Man" starring Christopher Lee as Lord Summerisle. This is the original 1973 movie written by Anthony Shaffer. Where: O Cinema, Wynwood When: May 6, 2017 Time: Panel discussion starts at 11:00am, movie to follow at 12:00pm Price: $10 (cash, paid at the door) Directions:
- [EMLC'ers Planning to Take Pagan Pride Days by Storm](https://emlc.net/emlcers-planning-to-take-pagan-pride-days-by-storm/) - No, we're not talking Hurricane Isaac, or anything like that. Members of Everglades Moon Local Council plan to attend as many Pagan Pride Day's (PPD) around the great state of Florida as possible. In the North, EMLC'ers will be participating in Tallahassee's PPD on Sunday, September 23rd. Members from Spiraling Heart Coven will be presenting
- [EMLC'ers Gather in the Land of Enchantment](https://emlc.net/emlcers-gather-in-the-land-of-enchantment/) - Several members of Everglades Moon Local Council are actively participating in Grand Council, the annual meeting of Covenant of the Goddess. This year held in New Mexico and hosted by Chamisa Local Council. It's at Grand Council that the members of CoG gather once a year to elect new officers, review what the Covenant has
- [EMLC Welcomes 2012-2013 Board](https://emlc.net/emlc-welcomes-new-board/) - During its annual meeting today, Everglades Moon Local Council has elected it's new board for the 2012-2013 year. Please help us extend a warm welcome to the new board! First Officer: Kasha Second Officer: Raven w/Ceos assistance Membership Officer: Coyote Publications Officer: Alpandia Public Information Officer: Sirona Pursewarden: Lady Circe (our perpetual CIRCE-warden!) Recorder:
- [EMLC Steps Into 2nd Half of 2012](https://emlc.net/emlc-steps-into-2nd-half-of-2012/) - Everglades Moon Local Council is not known to rest on our laurels. While the summer is heating up, we're busy making plans for the 2nd half of 2012. Here's what we're up to: Merry Meet 2012: Several members of our local council will be proudly representing EMLC at this year's Merry Meet, held in Albuquerque, NM by
- [EMLC Podcast - Episode 11.5: Equinox in the Oaks Recap](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-11-5-equinox-in-the-oaks-recap/) - Welcome to a special bonus episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE This is a special bonus episode of Reaching for the Moon! Equinox in the Oaks is
- [EMLC Meeting tomorrow](https://emlc.net/emlcmtg031509/) - There is an EMLC meeting tomorrow! See the calendar for general details. If you are not a member of EMLC, please contact us at em at cog dot org for further information about membership or just going to some of our meetings or events to get to know us better.
- [EMLC Elects New Board](https://emlc.net/emlc-elects-new-board/) - At our annual meeting this past weekend, Everglades Moon LC members elected our new board. This board will take over at Samhain. We thank you all for volunteering for these positions! May Coventina guide you in working to make our Local Council even better in the coming year. Giant thanks to those EMLC members who
- [EMLC discussion board development](https://emlc.net/discussboard/) - The EMLC site has a couple of discussion boards in development. Right now, they are only open to members of EMLC, but we may get a public board up and see if it is of interest to the community and EMLC. Please bear with us as we continue to develop this site, as we are
- [EMLC delegates at CoG MerryMeet/Grand Council](https://emlc.net/grandcouncil/) - EMLC has three delegates attending Covenant of the Goddess' MerryMeet gathering and Grand Council (CoG's annual meeting). Rayna and Canu of Beachfyre Coven, as well as Diana of Spiraling Heart, traveled across the country to help represent our members. For more information about CoG and MerryMeet, see www.cog.org.
- [EMLC Celebrates 10 Years!](https://emlc.net/emlc-celebrates-10-years/) - In 2002, Everglades Moon Local Council formed after a hiving from Dogwood Local Council. We started with 8 covens and 3 solitaries. Through the years, we have ebbed and flowed, expanding and contracting, but always going through these things together. In 2012, EMLC celebrates 10 years of serving the Witches and Wiccans of Florida. Most
- [Covenant of the Goddess Responds to the Media's Comments on Wicca](https://emlc.net/covenant-of-the-goddess-responds-to-the-medias-comments-on-wicca/) - For Immediate Release DATE OF RELEASE: February 19, 2013 CONTACT: Heather Greene, National Public Information Officer WEBSITE: www.cog.org The Covenant of the Goddess, a Wiccan advocacy organization, responds to the recent media commentary on Wicca and Paganism San Bernardino, CA – The Covenant of the Goddess, a 37-year old organization supporting Wiccans and Witches in
- [Editorial: Rights and Responsibilites](https://emlc.net/editorial-rights-and-responsibilites/) - I spent this past Friday and Saturday at the Lake Okeechobee Summer Solstice Festival- this was a pleasant, peaceful event that gained a lot of attention when local Pastors threatened to protest the presence of Pagans in their small rural town. This weekend Kyrja Withers of New Port Richey posted pictures of her flourishing garden,
- [COVID-19 Resources for Pagans, Wiccans, and Witches](https://emlc.net/covid-19-resources-for-pagans-wiccans-and-witches/) - Everglades Moon LC would like to share with you resources we have found useful for dealing with the coronavirus known as COVID-19 currently impacting the United States and our larger global community. If you know of a resource we have not listed, please leave it in the comments below. Making Masks Both N95 and cotton
- [Covenant of the Goddess on Marriage Equality](https://emlc.net/covenant-of-the-goddess-on-marriage-equality/) - For Immediate Release DATE OF RELEASE: March 27, 2013 CONTACT: Heather Greene, National Public Information Officer WEBSITE: www.cog.org The Covenant of the Goddess, a Wiccan advocacy organization, responds to the recent cases presented before the Supreme Court on the topic of Marriage Equality. The Covenant of the Goddess extends its support to the entire LGBT
- [Covenant of the Goddess Nominates New Board](https://emlc.net/covenant-of-the-goddess-nominates-new-board/) - This past weekend, Covenant of the Goddess met in Ft. Lauderdale (hosted by Everglades Moon LC) for Grand Council. A recap of this event is forthcoming. As part of Grand Council, a new National Board was concensed on. Help us welcome the 2018-2019 board, who will be sworn into their positions at Samhain: National First
- [Covenant of the Goddess - Grand Council Results](https://emlc.net/covenant-of-the-goddess-grand-council-results/) - We in Everglades Moon Local Council, would like to welcome to new CoG National Board! We look forward to working with you all during the coming turn of the Wheel. We're doubly excited because one of our own is the new National Membership Officer!! Congrats to all those who volunteered for these positions. May Coventina
- [CoG News: New Board and Successful Grand Council](https://emlc.net/cog-news-new-board-and-successful-grand-council/) - The 2013 Covenant of the Goddess Grand Council in Salem, MA has now come and gone. Many EMLC'ers were able to make it up for the event and represent the great state of Florida (and the great Witches and Wiccans who call it home)! For those who do not know, Grand Council is when the
- [Celebrate Spring Equinox at Equinox in the Oaks](https://emlc.net/celebrate-spring-equinox-equinox-oaks/) - Equinox in the Oaks is a new Earth-centered, ethically-focused, family-affirming Pagan festival starting at the Spring Equinox of 2015. This festival will be held March 12-14, 2015 in beautiful Volusia County. Organized by several members of Everglades Moon LC, and other CoG members, this 3-day festival will definitely be one to add to your "cannot miss" list!
- [12th Annual Pagan Pride Day 2010](https://emlc.net/ppd2010/) - The CUUPS Chapter of the UU Church in Fort Lauderdale is hosting the 12th Annual Pagan Pride Day event this Saturday, September 25th, from noon until 7:00 pm. EMLC members are attending and will be selling delicious baked goods and desserts! Come see us there, find out more about EMLC and CoG, and enjoy the
- [Covenant of the Goddess: Science Statement](https://emlc.net/covenant-of-the-goddess-science-statement/) - Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 16, 2018: During the 2018 Grand Council of the Covenant of the Goddess (COG), held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attending COG members adopted a scientific statement reflecting their support of scientific methods. The author of the statement, Andrea Kendall, member and an Interfaith Representative of the Covenant, explains, “In a society
- [Covenant of the Goddess Votes In New Board](https://emlc.net/covenant-goddess-votes-new-board/) - Each year, Covenant of the Goddess holds its annual meeting. At Grand Council, decisions are made that impact the whole of the Covenant. During this consensus-based meeting, offers are elected. We're so pleased to welcome in the new board, who will take the reigns at Samhain, 2014. May Coventina guide you as you do the
- [Covenant of the Goddess Releases Statement on Recent Violent Events and Racial Inequality](https://emlc.net/covenant-goddess-releases-statement-recent-violent-events-racial-inequality/) - Covenant of the Goddess released a statement about recent violent events and racial inequality. We, the members of the Covenant, acknowledge and share the concern that many in our world and within our Pagan communities have voiced regarding inequalities in justice. We find that all life is sacred, and as such, all lives matter. Today,
- [Covenant of the Goddess establishes an educational Abuse Advisory Committee](https://emlc.net/covenant-goddess-establishes-educational-abuse-advisory-committee/) - NEWS OUT OF GRAND COUNCIL: During Grand Council, 2014, Covenant of the Goddess established an Abuse Advisory Committee to "advise, educate, and support the Covenant on issues of physical and sexual violence." The new committee will consist of members who have professional expertise and training in this field. The primary duties of the committee "include
- [Beltane Craft: Your Personal Maypole](https://emlc.net/beltane-craft-your-personal-maypole/) - I'd like to share with you a craft to make your own personal Maypole. This is great to make with small children as you describe what Beltane is to them. You can also make this with your coven if you cannot dance the Maypole for some reason. All the materials I used for this project
- [What is a Mulligan stew?](https://emlc.net/what-is-a-mulligan-stew/) - The Mulligan stew is the highlight of Saturday night's main feast at Turning the Tide. But what is it exactly?
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 69: Litha](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-69-litha/) - The longest day brings us a sunny podcast filled with knowledge. Learn how to make a honey pot, enjoy more zodiac myths, check out our book review, and listen to some great music. All it takes is a click --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 68: Beltane](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-68-beltane/) - We've taken a break from our maypole dancing to bring you another episode of Reaching for the Moon. This episode, you'll enjoy a treat of a double-dose of astrology, and more amazing music. Don't wait - click now to listen!
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 67: Ostara](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-67-ostara/) - We have more than eggs this Ostara! In this episode of Reaching for the Moon, we bring you Norse Cosmology for beginners, zodiac myths, book reviews, and great music by Emerald Rose. Click for more --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 66: Imbolc](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-66-imbolc/) - We light our Imbolc fires and ignite a new episode of our podcast! We share new music, and an interview by one of our LC Elders on "Finding Wicca". Click to give it a listen!
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 65: Yule](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-65-yule/) - Sleigh bells ring, are ya listenin? It's a beautiful sight, our Turning the Tides, happened in a virtual wonderland. And we're here with Episode 65 of our Reaching for the Moon podcast featuring our Pagan Carole sing-along! Click through to listen --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 64: Samhain](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-64-samhain/) - The Veil is thinning and it's time for our Samhain episode of Reaching for the Moon! Join us for book reviews, music, crafts, and a look at the Strega tradition. Click for more --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 63: Mabon](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-63-mabon/) - Can you believe it's fall? We've just celebrated Mabon, and are excited to bring our Mabon episode of Reaching for the Moon. We've got crafts, mythology, book reviews, and part 2 of our workshop from Crow Women! Click through to listen --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 62: Lammas](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-62-lammas/) - Missing live workshops? Let our Lammas episode of Reaching for the Moon scratch that itch. We bring you a musical workshop offered by the Crow Women at a past Merry Meet. Click through to listen! --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 61: Litha](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-61-litha/) - Our Summer Solstice issue is waiting for you. Listen to Part 2 of our beginner Astrology class with Aequitas! Shaylee introduces us to her way to open and close circle for virtual attendants. Plus we have plenty of music for you. Click through to give a listen! —
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 60: Beltane](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-60-beltane/) - Our Beltane Pandemic issue is waiting for you (don't worry, we washed our hands before making it). Learn more Astrology with our resident amazing astrologer, Aequitas! Alpandia teaches us how to use ice to dye fabric. We also have a wonderful interview with Byron Ballard about her Prayer for the Dead. Plus we have plenty of music for you. Click through to give a listen! —
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 59: Ostara](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-59-ostara/) - The Wheel of the Year waits for no virus. EMLC is proud to present our 59th episode of Reaching for the Moon. Come learn Astrology with our resident amazing astrologer, Aequitas! Alpandia teaches us how to make natural egg dyes, and we have plenty of music for you. Click through to give a listen! --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 58: Imbolc](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-58-imbolc/) - Brightly burn our Imbolc fires! Join us for another episode of Reaching for the Moon. Lady Athena offers her workshop, "Integrative Witch Health & the Manifestation of Great Power". In addition, Alpandia teaches us how to start our fires right by crafting magickal fire starters. Plus great music by Lady Bridget and Crow Women.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 57: Yule](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-57-yule/) - Come celebrate the dawning of the sun king's bright rebirth, and give a listen to Episode 57 of Reaching for the Moon! This sabbat, we're interviewing Marilyn from Crow Women (proud CoG Kin through Chamisa LC). Alpandia teaches us how to make magical ornaments. Plus great music from Crow Women and Emerald Rose. Click through for the latest episode! --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 56: Samhain](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-56-samhain/) - We hope you (and your ancestors) enjoy Episode 56 of Reaching for the Moon! This sabbat, we're interviewing Tara from Crow Women (proud CoG Kin through Chamisa LC). Alpandia teaches us how to make a scrying mirror. Plus great music from Crow Women and Emerald Rose. Click through for the latest episode!
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 6 - Samhain](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-6-samhain/) - Welcome to the Samhain episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! As the veil thins and the energies shift towards winter, we go a bit more introspective this time around. Big thanks to everyone in Everglades Moon Local Council for contributing and sharing with us. In this episode you'll find: An Introduction by
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 48: Samhain](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-48-samhain/) - Our bubbling cauldrons overflow with Samhain goodness for Episode 48. We have poetry, music, and more - including an interview with EMLC's Canu about the Georgian Tradition. And it wouldn't be Samhain without our Working with the Ancestors segment. Click the Read More link to listen today --
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 26 - Samhain 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-26-samhain-2016/) - Welcome to the 26th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Samhain! We're busy chatting with the ancestors and enjoying the fruits of the last harvest. Those who have passed are
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 55: Mabon](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-55-mabon/) - Happy Mabon! Enjoy the 55th episode of Reaching for the Moon podcast. This month we bring you a workshop offered by Crow Women at Merry Meet in 2019. Click through for their workshop and music by Crow Women!
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 51: Ostara](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-51-ostara/) - Spring has sprung, and with it we bring you a new episode of our podcast. For Ostara we present "Celebrating the Spring Equinox in South Florida" by Alpandia, a workshop offered at a recent Equinox in the Oaks celebration. This episode also features wonderful springtime music by Aradia. Click through and give a listen!
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 54: Lammas](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-54-lammas/) - Lammas brings us the First Harvest, and we're harvesting a workshop entitled, "The Magic of Bees", by Lady Bridget, Lord Riekin, and Lady Arianhwen. Plus we have some wonderful music by Crow Women and Aradia. Click the Read More link to listen today —
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 53: Litha](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-53-litha/) - Whether you are celebrating the longest day or the longest night, we've reached the Solstice. Here in Florida it's Litha. This episode we offer a Hurricane spell, how to make Sea Witch bottles, and great music.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 52: Beltane](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-52-beltane/) - It's Beltane!! Take a break from washing your face with morning dew and dancing 'round the Maypole and join us for an interview with Amber K, Talking Traditions with Lady Bridget, and great music by Ginger Doss and Crow Women!
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 10 - Imbolc 2015](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-10-imbolc-2015/) - Take a Maypole break and give our Beltane podcast a listen! We've got some wonderful topics for you, including how to use a pendulum, tarot tips, and lovely poetry. PLUS we have an interview with Orion Foxwood about his new book, "The Flame in the Cauldron". Click the Read More link to listen today —
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 50: Imbolc](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-50-imbolc/) - It's Episode 50!! And what better way to celebrate than to bring you an AMAZING workshop by Azrael Aryn K and Amber K entitled, "The Golden Pentacle: Your Path to Prosperity". Start the New Year by creating the prosperity you want in your life. Click the Read More link to listen today --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 49: Yule](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-49-yule/) - The weather outside is (not quite) frightful, so why not curl up with a good workshop? In Episode 49, our Yule gift to you is a workshop by author Jason Mankey entitled "The Magick of Initiations and Elevations". Plus, we offer up our favorite Winter song. Click the Read More link to listen today --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 47: Mabon](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-47-mabon/) - Episode 47 celebrates Mabon! It's part regular-podcast and part bonus-episode as we offer not only more to build your travel altar and ways to work with the beloved dead, but also offer a workshop on how to clean your chakras. Click the Read More link to listen today --
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 46: BONUS EPISODE!](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-46-bonus-episode/) - Episode 43 is a Bonus Episode! Enjoy the workshop “The Cauldron of the Dagda” presented by Stephanie Woodfield and recorded during a recent Equinox in the Oaks festival weekend. Plus great music by Emerald Rose.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 40: BONUS EPISODE!](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-40-bonus-episode/) - Episode 40 is another Bonus Episode! This time we're bringing you the workshop "Love of the Gods: Sex and Possession", presented by author and all-around wonderful Witch Kirk White. Bookmarking the workshop are some wonderful music by one of our favorite bands, Crow Women!
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 41: Ostara 2018](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-41-ostara-2018/) - The Wheel turns to Ostara and we've got a basket full of awesome segments for you! We're making wands with Pandie for our Travel Altars, and Rayna teaches us how to work with our Beloved Dead at this time of year. Lord Riekin drives us batty, and we get a sneak peak at Cat's Wicca 101 class. And of course, great music!
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 42: Beltane 2018](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-42-beltane-2018/) - Episode 42 of our podcast is a sorta mash-up: part segments, part workshop. This month we continue working on our travel altars with Pandie, and Rayna teaches us more about working with the ancestors. Our workshop is from the herbalist Amy Blackthorn and is titled Making Magical Oils. BUY HER NEW BOOK! :)
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 45: Lughnassadh](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-45-lughnassadh/) - Welcome to Episode 45! This month we're continuing our travel altar with Pandie, talk about making Corn on the Cob, learn about sea gods, and work with Rayna on how to help someone who has passed become a beloved ancestor.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 44: Litha 2018](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-44-litha-2018/) - It's Episode 44 of Reaching for the Moon! We have Foodoo with Qabal, Working with the Ancestors with Rayna, and Lord Riekin teaches us how to make mead! Plus great music.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 43: BONUS EPISODE!](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-episode-43-bonus-episode/) - Episode 43 is a Bonus Episode! Enjoy the workshop "Ancestry and the Land: Growing Our Self, Our Place and Our Purpose" recorded during a recent Equinox in the Oaks festival weekend. Plus great music by Mama Gina!
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 20 - Ostara 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-20-ostara-2016/) - Welcome to the 20th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Ostara! The days are getting longer and life is beginning to bud and bloom everywhere. LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 2 - Ostara 2013](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-2-ostara-2013/) - Welcome to the Ostara episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! You'll find that this episode is a little longer than our last. We're getting the hang of this whole podcast thing and have contributions from many members of our amazing Local Council. In this episode you'll find: Music: The Goddess Song, by
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 39: Imbolc 2018](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-38-imbolc-2018/) - Welcome to the 39th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Imbolc! The days are getting longer, and we're excited to light the candles to celebrate the returning of the sun
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 38: Yule 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-38-yule-2017/) - Welcome to the 38th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Yule! Baby it's cold outside - though, not so much here in FL. Why not sit back with a mug
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 36: Samhain 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-36-samhain-2017/) - Welcome to the 36th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Samhain! We're setting an extra place at our table for the ancestors. And we've set one for you, as well.
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 35: Mabon 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-35-mabon-2017/) - Welcome to the 35th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Mabon! How goes your harvest, witches? LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE Within
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 34: Lughnassadh 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-34-lughnassadh-2017/) - Welcome to the 34th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Lammas! It's pretty hot here in FL, but our farmers are preparing the fields for the start of this autumn's
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 32: Beltane 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-32-beltane-2017/) - Welcome to the 32st episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Beltane! Take some time from your maypole dancing preparations to curl up with this month's podcast. LISTEN TO US ON:
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 31: Ostara 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-31-ostara-2017/) - Welcome to the 31st episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Ostara! Spring is starting to, well, spring, and we're all enjoying a time of growing light. LISTEN TO US ON:
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 29: Imbolc 2017](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-29-imbolc-2017/) - Welcome to the 29th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Imbolc! The days are starting to grow longer as the Sun Child born at Yule grows in strength. Happy New
- [Reaching for the Moon Episode 28: Yule 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-episode-28-yule-2016/) - Welcome to the 28th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Yule! Yuletide in Florida is definitely different than most other places - we might not be under mountains of snow,
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 25 - Mabon 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-25-mabon-2016/) - Welcome to the 25th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Mabon! We're celebrating the fruits of the second harvest. The seasons continue to change and we can feel the approaching
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 24 - Lughnasaadh 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-24-lughnasaadh-2016/) - Welcome to the 24rd episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Lughansaadh! We've been watching the fruits of the first harvest flowing in and enjoying seeing the pictures of the vegetables
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 23 - Litha 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-23-litha-2016/) - Welcome to the 23rd episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Litha! We're still on a bit of a musical high from Caldera Pagan Music Fest. This episode features music we
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 22 - BONUS EPISODE!](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-22-bonus-episode/) - With Beltane behind us and Litha not yet here, we thought the time was perfect for another Bonus Episode! In this episode we feature a workshop which was recorded at Equinox in the Oaks 2016, presented by Canu which is all about Herne. If you've ever thought about working with this God of the Wild
- [We're now on Google Play!](https://emlc.net/now-google-play/) - Love our podcast but don't have iTunes or Stitcher? You're in luck! Google Play has added podcasts to their music gallery. You can now listen to your favorite podcasts wherever you are with your Google-powered device. And, of course, your favorite pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon, is listed there, too! Follow This Link directly
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 21 - Beltane 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-moon-podcast-episode-21-beltane-2016/) - Welcome to the 21st episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Beltane! Spring has sprung here in Florida. The birds are prepping to head north with their babies, everything is in
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 19 - BONUS EPISODE!](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-podcast-episode-19-bonus-episode/) - We've got something special for you, podcast listeners - our first BONUS EPISODE! In this episode we feature a workshop which was recorded at Turning the Tide 2015, presented by Lady Bridget entitled "Touching the Past: Ancestor Altars and Workings." Also in this episode is the song "Sing Me a Lullabye" by Aradia from her
- [Foodoo: Qabal's Scones](https://emlc.net/foodoo-qabals-scones/) - In the Imbolc 2016 episode of our podcast, Reaching for the Moon, Qabal shares a delicious recipe for homemade scones. For your ease in making these delicious treats, we're sharing the no lies recipe below so that you can make your own foodoo at home! Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 4 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 18 - Imbolc 2016](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-podcast-episode-18-imbolc-2016/) - Welcome to the 18th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Imbolc! While we're still in Winter's grasp, we have already noticed the days starting to grow longer... LISTEN TO US
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 17 - Yule 2015](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-podcast-episode-17-yule-2015/) - Welcome to the 17th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Yule! It's our last podcast of 2015! LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 16 - Samhain 2015](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-podcast-episode-16-samhain-2015/) - Welcome to the latest episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The veil thins as we turn our attentions towards Samhain. LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE Within our Samhain 2015 podcast, you will
- [Foodoo: Making Whole Wheat Bread](https://emlc.net/foodoo-making-whole-wheat-bread/) - In the Mabon 2015 episode of our podcast, Reaching for the Moon, Qabal shares the magic of whole wheat bread with us. We're happy to share the recipe so that you can make your own foodoo at home! Biga 2 cups of flour 1 cup of water ½ teaspoon of yeast This is combined and let
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast: Episode 15 - Mabon 2015](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-podcast-episode-15-mabon-2015/) - Welcome to the 15th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. The Wheel continues to turn and we find ourselves at Mabon! LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE Within our Mabon 2015 podcast, you
- [Grand Council Agenda  2015](https://emlc.net/grand-council-agenda-2015/) - Attached is the agenda for Covenant of the Goddess' upcoming Grand Council 2015. Keep an eye on our email list for additional proposals. GC2015 Agenda
- [Reaching for the Moon Podcast - Episode 14: Lughnassadh 2015](https://emlc.net/reaching-for-the-moon-podcast-episode-14-lughnassadh-2015/) - Welcome to the 14th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. As we honor the sacrifice of the Warrior God, Lugh, we've got a special treat for you! LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE
- [EMLC Podcast - Episode 13: Litha 2015](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-13-litha-2015/) - Welcome to the 12th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. It's Litha - Here comes the Sun! LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE Within our Litha 2015 podcast, you will find: Workshop: Kasha presents
- [EMLC Podcast - Episode 12: Beltane 2015](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-12-beltane-2015/) - Welcome to the 12th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. Get your ribbons ready - we're celebrating Beltane! LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE Within our Beltane 2015 podcast, you will find: Tarot
- [EMLC Podcast - Episode 11: Ostara 2015](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-11-ostara-2015/) - Welcome to the 11th episode of Reaching for the Moon, the podcast brought to you by the Witches and Pagans of Everglades Moon Local Council. It's lucky number 11 - make a wish and hit play! LISTEN TO US ON: ITUNES | STITCHER | LIBSYN | ON THIS PAGE Within our Ostara 2015 podcast, you
- [EMLC Podcast: Submit Your Content!](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-submit-content/) - We want YOU to be Heard! Everglades Moon is very proud of our podcast, Reaching for the Moon... but do you know what would make it even better? More From You! Whether it's a poem you've written, a project you'd like to share, teachings or lessons, or any other original content you have, we want
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 9 - Yule](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-9-yule/) - Welcome to the Yule episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! The Goddess gives birth to the new Sun God. All of nature is quiet and contemplative. It's as if the world drew in a breath and is waiting to exhale. Big thanks to everyone in Everglades Moon Local Council for contributing and
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 8 - Samhain](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-8-samhain/) - Welcome to the Samhain episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! The Wheel continues to turn, the night time hours grow longer, and the veil beings to thin. At this time, we're celebrating the last of the harvests and looking towards the winter tide while remembering those who have passed before us. Big
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 7 - Mabon](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-7-mabon/) - Welcome to the Mabon episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! As the night and day reach equal balance, it's a good time for us to seek balance in our lives as well. Big thanks to everyone in Everglades Moon Local Council for contributing and sharing with us, and for helping us get
- [More Memories of Merry Meet](https://emlc.net/memories-merry-meet/) - This week we have another EMLC member sharing her memories of the most recent Grand Council/Merry Meet in Atlanta. Lady Bridget Sidhe-Lyric, HPS of Witch and Famous, and our outgoing National Membership Officer, shares her experiences at Merry Meet below. This year’s annual meeting of Covenant of the Goddess (called Merry Meet for the festival
- [Reflections on Merry Meet](https://emlc.net/reflections-merry-meet/) - EMLC's own Cat Perron, who will be serving the Covenant as National Membership Officer on the National Board from 2014-2015, provides us with her reflections on this year's Merry Meet and Grand Council. This year's Merry Meet was held in Atlanta, GA, and our gracious hosts Dogwood Local Council, did an amazing job! My first
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 5 - Lammas](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-5-lammas/) - Welcome to the Lammas (or Lughnassadh) episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! We've got so many exciting things to share with you this go-round. It's a veritable cornucopia of information and contributions!! As our Local Council continues to share with us, we continue to share them with you! In this episode you'll
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 3 - Beltane 2013](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-3-beltane-2013/) - Welcome to the Beltane episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! We've got so many exciting things to share with you this go-round. The contributions from many members of our amazing Local Council continue to come in, and we continue to share them with you! In this episode you'll find: An Introduction by
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 4 - Litha](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-4-litha/) - Welcome to the Litha episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! We've got so many exciting things to share with you this go-round. The contributions from many members of our amazing Local Council continue to come in, and we continue to share them with you! In this episode you'll find: An Introduction by
- [EMLC Podcast: Episode 1 - Imbolc, 2013](https://emlc.net/emlc-podcast-episode-1-imbolc-2013/) - Welcome to the introductory episode of EMLC's pagan podcast, Reaching for the Moon! In our inaugural edition you'll find: Interviews from participants of Turning the Tide 2012 Sirona's Pagan Parenting Segment Music from Lady Bridget and Ginger Doss You can subscribe to our podcast using this link for iTunes, using your favorite Podcast listening device from
- [Next EMLC Meeting](https://emlc.net/nextmeeting/) - Everglades Moon Loucal Council will be holding a meeting during our annual retreat April 6-8. Be sure to get your registration forms in for a fun week of camping with your fellow Moonies! The next meeting of the Everglades Moon Local Council Board with our membership will be Saturday, May 26, 2012. Meeting start time,
- [Giving Greater Rite - Cherry Hill Seminary Winter Conference](https://emlc.net/givinggreaterrite/) - Winter Conference a "Revelation" Bride of the forest, the wild hunt, and lost gods of the witches - ritualist and storyteller Steven Posch held the attention of all attending this year's CHS Winter Conference, Giving Greater Rite. Comments from participants tell it the best:"Steven led us to a deeper level with ritual, to the place
- [EMLC Meeting Sunday](https://emlc.net/emlcmeet/) - The next meeting of the Everglades Moon Local Council Board with our membership will be held on Sunday, April 11th starting at 1:00 pm in Fort Lauderdale. Call-in will start at about 1:30 pm with information and directions to the meeting will be provided to EMLC members and confirmed guests during the week before the meeting.
- [EMLC Annual Meeting](https://emlc.net/annualmtg/) - The next meeting of the Everglades Moon Local Council will be held on Saturday, October 1st. This is the annual meeting of the local council, so all of our members should be present in person or by proxy. We're meeting in the Port St. Lucie area for those who need to gauge their travel time.
- [Next EMLC Meeting May 17](https://emlc.net/next-emlc-meeting-may-17/) - The next meeting of the Everglades Moon Local Council Board with our membership will be held on Sunday, May 17th starting at 1:00 pm in the West Palm Beach area. Call-in information and directions to the meeting will be provided to EMLC members and confirmed guests during the week before the meeting.

## Pages

- [Turning the Tide](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide/) - Turning the Tide, EMLC's South Florida Pagan festival. returns February 7-9, 2025 for a weekend of rituals, workshops, and community-building.
- [Turning the Tide Workshops](https://emlc.net/turning-the-tide-workshops/) - Here is a selection of workshops that you'll enjoy at Turning the Tide 2026! Come for the weekend or just the day. This year we have both weekend and day passes available. Your donation goes directly to Everglades Moon Local Council to help us continue our philanthropic work and our intrafaith work with other Witches
- [Burial Options in Florida](https://emlc.net/burial-options-in-florida/) - Pagans and Witches in FL have more burial options other than traditional internment and cremation. Here are a variety of options you have in Florida. Burial at sea is legal in Florida. The EPA has authorized burial of human remains at sea, including full-body burials and release of cremated remains. Placement of human remains will be
- [About EMLC](https://emlc.net/about-emlc/) - Everglades Moon Local Council (EMLC) is an affiliation of covens and solitary members of the Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) who live in Florida. The Covenant of the Goddess, founded in 1975, is an advocacy organization that seeks to foster cooperation amongst Wiccans and Witches, secure legal protection, provide education through outreach, and nurture its
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://emlc.net/about-emlc/faq/) - Do you provide ministerial services? Can you help me with a spell? How do I join? See the answers to frequently asked questions.
- [Path to Membership](https://emlc.net/path-to-membership/) - Are you interested in joining the Everglades Moon Local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess? Learn more about the path to membership.
- [Contact Us](https://emlc.net/about-emlc/contact-us/) - You may contact us in several ways. These include: Via Email: em at cog dot org Via Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/EvergladesMoon Via Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvergladesMoon Join our Email List: Subscribe today! Via Postal Mail: Everglades Moon Local Council PO Box 771273 Coral Springs, FL 33077 USA Use the Form Below:
- [Arts & Services](https://emlc.net/about-emlc/arts-services/) - The members of EMLC are not only creative, but also give back to the community in many ways. Below is a listing of the various arts and services provided by our members. Pre-Marital Courses for Couples Lady Bridget – Fort Lauderdale, FL (ladybridget at gmail dot com) Ministerial Services Lady Bridget – Fort Lauderdale, FL (ladybridget
- [Welcome to the EMLC Member's Area](https://emlc.net/welcome-emlc-members-area/) - Information, links, and forms included in this area of the EMLC site are for members only. Sharing this information/content with non-EMLC members without prior authorization will result in pinching by Lady Circe from beyond the veil. You have been warned... EMLC BOARD MEETINGS Board Meeting dates are published to our e-list, and also included in
- [Our Philanthropic Work](https://emlc.net/about-emlc/our-philanthropic-work/) - There are many reasons why modern Witches consider service an important aspect of their faith. It is well known that many of us are deeply concerned with environmental issues and the conditions of our animal friends. But it may be less well known that for most Witches, like many other deeply spiritual people, putting faith
- [Subscribe to our Email List!](https://emlc.net/subscribe-to-our-email-list/) - We're excited to keep in touch with you! Fill out the form and you'll be added to our spam-free mailing list. You can select from the following types of emails: Turning the Tide Emails, including registrations, workshops, etc Reaching for the Moon emails, to hear when new episodes go live Special Announcements & News from
- [Membership in EMLC](https://emlc.net/membership-to-emlc/) - Thank you for your interest in membership in our organization. Here is a little bit about us. Covenant of the Goddess is a national organization composed of member Wiccan or Witch Covens and solitary Wiccans or Witches who apply for membership through their local councils. In Florida we’re the Everglades Moon Local Council (EMLC). We

## Events

- [Swamp Mystics [Tallahassee, FL]](https://emlc.net/event/swamp-mystics-tallahassee-fl/) - Join us for our third year of Swamp Mystics in the North Florida area! Magic is alive and rising out of the humidity of the Southeastern USA. We call together Mystics, Witches, Sorcerers, Spellcasters, and Practitioners of the Ancient Paths for a Convocation! Magic will be the focus of all of our presentations. Primitive camping
- [Beltania [Tampa Bay]](https://emlc.net/event/beltania-tampa-bay/) - This exciting event will include live entertainment, main ritual, workshops, sweat lodge, drum circles, vendors, camping, and fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars and make your vacation plans because the 23rd annual Beltainia family gathering returns to All World Acres on Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19. Beltainia promises to provide the
- [South FL Pagan Pride Day [Davie, FL]](https://emlc.net/event/south-fl-pagan-pride-day-davie-fl/) - Join The Grove as they celebrate Pagan Pride Day! Come with the kids to this family-friendly all-day event. Held in the Oak Ridge Hall at Tree Tops Park (indoors! Air conditioning!) spend the day in workshops, ritual, and building community with other Witches and Pagans in South Florida. Open to all Pagans, Witches, Heathens, Druids,
- [Florida Pagan Gathering - Beltaine [Silver Springs, FL]](https://emlc.net/event/florida-pagan-gathering-beltaine-silver-springs-fl/) - Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights of camping, drumming, workshops, music, and events! For the last 31 years, the Florida Pagan Gathering has hosted Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Heathens, and Druids from all over the world! FPG is a family friendly and inclusive event open to all people of an open mind and Pagan-friendly heart and
- [Summer Magick Festival [Orlando, FL]](https://emlc.net/event/summer-magick-festival-orlando-fl/) - Summer Magick Festival is an earth-based spirituality convention with workshops, celebration, and community in a comfortable hotel setting. Headliners, rituals, and musical entertainment have been chosen to encourage tolerance between the many different earth-based faiths and foster planetary stewardship. We are a family-friendly event with programming for our young ones as well as close proximity
- [Turning the Tide [Miami, FL]](https://emlc.net/event/turning-the-tide-miami-fl/) - Turning the Tide is brought to you by the Witches and Wiccans of Everglades Moon Local Council (that's us!). Each year, we gather in Miami for a weekend of workshops, ritual, and community. Join us this year for a celebration that's not to be missed!
- [Mystic South [Atlanta, GA]](https://emlc.net/event/mystic-south-atlanta-ga/) - Mystic South is the premier occult conference of the South-East United States. Held each year in Atlanta, GA, it celebrates the magick and practices of Southern America - from Wicca to Hoodoo, from Heathenry to Witchcraft, and everything in between. A weekend of workshops, academic PAPERS presentations, rituals, and entertainment, along with a robust vendors

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