WELCOME TO CIRCLE SANCTUARY! Founded in 1974 by Selena Fox, Circle Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Wiccan church and 200-acre nature preserve dedicated to networking, community celebrations, spiritual healing and education. Circle Sanctuary sponsors gatherings and workshops at the Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve in the forested hills of southwestern

Wisconsin, USA.

ABOUT CIRCLE SANCTUARY About Circle Sanctuary. P.O. Box 9, Barneveld WI 53507 USA. phone: (608) 924-2216. Circle, also known as Circle Sanctuary, is a non-profit international Nature Spirituality resource center and legally recognized Nature Spirituality church. Founded in 1974, Circle helps people from many spiritual orientations connect with each other

as well as

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC HISTORY OF CIRCLE SANCTUARY History of Circle Sanctuary. 1974: Circle is founded in Madison, Wisconsin. Its name, logo, and focus are conceived by Selena Fox. Circle sponsors its first Sabbat gathering. This small gathering is a Yule celebration hosted by Selena Fox and Jim Alan in their home in Madison, Wisconsin and includes Pagans from the USA and UK. CIRCLE SANCTUARY NETWORK PODCASTS Podcasts from Circle Sanctuary, connecting all who follow nature-centered paths around the world broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. Hosted by Circle Sanctuary Ministers Selena Fox, Jeanet & David Ewing, Debra Rose, and Laura Gonzalez. Wednesdays: Starting in November! ABOUT REV. SELENA FOX Rev. Selena Fox is senior minister and high priestess of Circle Sanctuary, a Nature Spirituality church, Pagan resource center, and nature preserve with a worldwide Ecospirituality ministry that includes networking, publishing, education, environmental preservation, counseling, events sponsoring, and other work.. For more than thirty years, Rev. Fox has served as one of the elders, religious GUIDE TO PLANNING PAGAN WEDDINGS Guide to Planning Pagan Weddings. Permission to reproduce or adapt these must be obtained from Selena Fox in writing in advance. Take time to reflect on these issues and discuss options with each other as part of your preparations for your handfasting or other Pagan wedding. By working together in deciding the answers to these questions, you EARTH DAY SPIRIT RITUAL Honoring & attuning to the locale, plus consecrating the ritual circle & participants. Divine Attunement. In silence with participants connecting with the Sacred as each knows It, followed by an OM chant for attuning to Divine Unity and community spirit. Earth Day Attunement. Invoking the Spirit of Earth Day with readings, music,

and/or

13 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YULETIDE Reflect on blessings of joy, renewal, and well-wishes as you decorate the tree. Kindle lights to represent the Sun. Decorate with electric lights and candles. On one of the nights of Solstice, turn off all lights, experience the longest night, reflect on renewal and peace, and turn the lights back on to symbolize the birth of the New Solar

Year

IN MEMORIAM: DEBORAH ANN LIGHT (1935-2015) REMEMBERING Deborah Ann Light Deborah Ann Light died in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21, 2015. She was a Hedgewitch, feminist, environmentalist, philanthropist, and Pagan elder active in national and interfaith work. Deborah was born on June 5, 1935 in London,

England to

WELCOME TO CIRCLE SANCTUARY! Founded in 1974 by Selena Fox, Circle Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Wiccan church and 200-acre nature preserve dedicated to networking, community celebrations, spiritual healing and education. Circle Sanctuary sponsors gatherings and workshops at the Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve in the forested hills of southwestern

Wisconsin, USA.

ABOUT CIRCLE SANCTUARY About Circle Sanctuary. P.O. Box 9, Barneveld WI 53507 USA. phone: (608) 924-2216. Circle, also known as Circle Sanctuary, is a non-profit international Nature Spirituality resource center and legally recognized Nature Spirituality church. Founded in 1974, Circle helps people from many spiritual orientations connect with each other

as well as

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC HISTORY OF CIRCLE SANCTUARY History of Circle Sanctuary. 1974: Circle is founded in Madison, Wisconsin. Its name, logo, and focus are conceived by Selena Fox. Circle sponsors its first Sabbat gathering. This small gathering is a Yule celebration hosted by Selena Fox and Jim Alan in their home in Madison, Wisconsin and includes Pagans from the USA and UK. CIRCLE SANCTUARY NETWORK PODCASTS Podcasts from Circle Sanctuary, connecting all who follow nature-centered paths around the world broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. Hosted by Circle Sanctuary Ministers Selena Fox, Jeanet & David Ewing, Debra Rose, and Laura Gonzalez. Wednesdays: Starting in November! ABOUT REV. SELENA FOX Rev. Selena Fox is senior minister and high priestess of Circle Sanctuary, a Nature Spirituality church, Pagan resource center, and nature preserve with a worldwide Ecospirituality ministry that includes networking, publishing, education, environmental preservation, counseling, events sponsoring, and other work.. For more than thirty years, Rev. Fox has served as one of the elders, religious GUIDE TO PLANNING PAGAN WEDDINGS Guide to Planning Pagan Weddings. Permission to reproduce or adapt these must be obtained from Selena Fox in writing in advance. Take time to reflect on these issues and discuss options with each other as part of your preparations for your handfasting or other Pagan wedding. By working together in deciding the answers to these questions, you EARTH DAY SPIRIT RITUAL Honoring & attuning to the locale, plus consecrating the ritual circle & participants. Divine Attunement. In silence with participants connecting with the Sacred as each knows It, followed by an OM chant for attuning to Divine Unity and community spirit. Earth Day Attunement. Invoking the Spirit of Earth Day with readings, music,

and/or

13 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YULETIDE Reflect on blessings of joy, renewal, and well-wishes as you decorate the tree. Kindle lights to represent the Sun. Decorate with electric lights and candles. On one of the nights of Solstice, turn off all lights, experience the longest night, reflect on renewal and peace, and turn the lights back on to symbolize the birth of the New Solar

Year

IN MEMORIAM: DEBORAH ANN LIGHT (1935-2015) REMEMBERING Deborah Ann Light Deborah Ann Light died in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21, 2015. She was a Hedgewitch, feminist, environmentalist, philanthropist, and Pagan elder active in national and interfaith work. Deborah was born on June 5, 1935 in London,

England to

CIRCLE SANCTUARY

Email: circle@circlesanctuary.org Street Address: PO Box 9 City, State, ZIP Barneveld, WI 53507 Telephone: (608)924-2216 Fax: (608)924-5961 Circle Sanctuary land is currently CLOSED to visitors, owing to COVID-19 precautions. We monitor email, voicemail, and social media regularly and will return your messages as soon as we can.

Staff: Rev. Selena

HISTORY OF CIRCLE SANCTUARY History of Circle Sanctuary. 1974: Circle is founded in Madison, Wisconsin. Its name, logo, and focus are conceived by Selena Fox. Circle sponsors its first Sabbat gathering. This small gathering is a Yule celebration hosted by Selena Fox and Jim Alan in their home in Madison, Wisconsin and includes Pagans from the USA and UK. CIRCLE SANCTUARY MEMBERSHIP Circle Sanctuary Membership is a way to connect with Circle Sanctuary's events, educational resources, and programs. Membership is a way for you to directly: Receive the latest updates on Circle Sanctuary's work and upcoming events through email updates and a members-only quarterly newsletter. Connect with like-minded people,

coming together

CIRCLE SANCTUARY RESOURCE SHOP The Circle Sanctuary Resource Shop distributes a variety of spiritual books, recordings, and other items in service to Circle Sanctuary members and associates, and as a way of funding the many networking, educational, Nature preservation, and other services that Circle provides. All items have FREE SHIPPING. There is a $2 per item

handling fee

CIRCLE SANCTUARY NETWORK PODCASTS Podcasts from Circle Sanctuary, connecting all who follow nature-centered paths around the world broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. Hosted by Circle Sanctuary Ministers Selena Fox, Jeanet & David Ewing, Debra Rose, and Laura Gonzalez. Wednesdays: Starting in November!

PAGAN RITUALS

Pagan rituals take place during the day, at night, and throughout the year. Pagan Sabbat rituals mark the cycle of Sun and Seasons, also known as the Wheel of the Year. Most Pagan paths honor the start of each season with rituals for Fall Equinox, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, and Summer Solstice. Many Pagans also celebrate the Celtic

Fire

GUIDE TO NATURE SPIRITUALITY TERMS by Selena Fox Animism: ancient philosophy that views everything in Nature as having an indwelling spirit/soul, including the plants, rocks, waters, winds, fires, animals, humans, and other life forms. Animism is the foundation of shamanism and has been considered the earliest form of human religion on planet Earth. Earth-centered

Spirituality:

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Summer Solstice, sometimes known as Midsummer, Litha, or St. John's Day, occurs in the middle of June. It is a celebration of the longest day of the year and the beginning of Summer. It has been a grand tribal gathering time since ancient times. The Goddess manifests as Mother Earth and the God as the Sun King. Colors are Yellow, Green,

and Blue.

13 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YULETIDE Reflect on blessings of joy, renewal, and well-wishes as you decorate the tree. Kindle lights to represent the Sun. Decorate with electric lights and candles. On one of the nights of Solstice, turn off all lights, experience the longest night, reflect on renewal and peace, and turn the lights back on to symbolize the birth of the New Solar

Year

INTRODUCTION TO THE WICCAN RELIGION AND CONTEMPORARY by Selena Fox The Wiccan religion, also known as 'The Craft,' 'Wicca,' 'Benevolent Witchcraft,' and 'The Old Religion' is a diverse and decentralized religion that is part of contemporary Paganism/Nature Spirituality. Today, there are thousands of individuals and groups practicing various forms of the Wiccan religion and other Pagan/Nature

Spirituality

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WELCOME TO CIRCLE SANCTUARY! Founded in 1974 by Selena Fox , Circle Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Nature Spirituality church and 200-acre nature preserve dedicated to networking, community celebrations, spiritual healing and education. Circle Sanctuary sponsors gatherings and workshops at the Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve in the forested hills of southwestern Wisconsin, USA. Our vibrant community converges in person at classes , Full Moon circles , seasonal sabbats, volunteer days, Sacred Fire Circles

and at our annual

week-long Pagan Spirit Gathering

. Circle

Sanctuary also keeps in touch with national and international Pagan communities through our email announcement lists , our social media presence , and our membership newsletter

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information and aids to spiritual practice through our weekly podcasts

, publications

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and online shop .

We also advocate religious freedom and civil rights through the Lady

Liberty League

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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SAMHAIN FESTIVAL 10/25-10/27

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ANCESTORS CALLING

OCTOBER 25 - 27, 2019 at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve near Barneveld, Wisconsin _Coordinated by Rev. Sharon and Raven_ As the Veil between the worlds thins, and we move into the dark time,

we listen......

We listen for the familiar voices of our beloved ancestors as they reach out to us to offer healing and guidance in lessons we're learning, or lessons yet to learn. Join us as we reach out with our voices, prayers, rituals, and meditation to open our hearts and souls to hear them more clearly as we walk among our ancestors at this Samhain time. Space is limited for this popular festival, so reserve your spot

today!

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FULL MOON CIRCLES

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Celebrate the Full Moon each month with the Full Moon Circle at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve near Barneveld, Wisconsin. The Full Moon Circle is part of the Circle Sanctuary Community. Full Moon Circle evenings are held on or near the evening of the Full Moon, and typically are held 7-9 PM. Each evening includes ritual, meditation, discussion, and socializing. Depending on focus and weather, some or all of the evening may be held outdoors. Full Moon Circle evenings are facilitated by Selena Fox and/or other members of the Full Moon Circle.

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CIRCLE SANCTUARY NETWORK PODCASTS

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CIRCLE SANCTUARY NETWORK PODCASTS (CSNP) Podcasts from Circle Sanctuary, connecting all who follow nature-centered paths around the world broadcast on Blog Talk

Radio.

Connect to, listen live or download past podcasts on the Circle Sanctuary Network Podcasts network: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp Follow us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/CSNPodcasts/ Listen through the following other streaming services:

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Hosted by Circle Sanctuary Ministers Selena Fox, Jeanet & David Ewing, Debra Rose, and Laura Gonzalez Programming Through the Week: Sundays:  Nature Mystic with Selena Fox - Encores of pre-recorded programs from Selena's archive 1st Mondays:  Lunes Lunaticos en Espanol with Laura Gonzalez 2nd & 4th Mondays:  Lunatic Mondays in English with Laura Gonzalez 1st & 3rd Tuesdays:  Circle Talk with Debra Rose Wednesdays:  Divining Dreams with Selena Fox Two Thursday each month:  Moon Magic with Jeanet and David Ewing Every Saturday:  Paganos del Mundo with Laura Gonzalez (starting

April 20, 2019)

Listen Live:

Monday thru Friday at 8 pm Eastern / 7 pm Central / 6 pm Mountain / 5

pm Pacific

Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm Eastern / 6 pm Central / 5 pm Mountain / 4

pm Pacific

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