Information about our Seasonal Rituals

 

Circle of Aradia is a Grove of Temple of Diana, Inc. located in the Los Angeles, CA area, and her members have provided seasonal rituals for the Los Angeles community continually since 1980 (and are a direct line to Dianic celebrations that began in 1971).  To continue providing its seasonal rituals during the shutdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic, Circle of Aradia went online and now also serves women nationally and internationally.

 

With the pandemic easing, Circle of Aradia is returning to in-person rituals during the warmer months in southern California. Women who live in the southern California area are encouraged to experience those rituals in-person as these rituals are meant to be. The online rituals we provide, while convenient for women living out of the area, are not meant to be a replacement for gathering to celebrate in person when we are able. The magical energy we create together when we are together in circle – women with women, is what made our goddess movement the life-enhancing experience it is meant to be.

 

Members of Circle of Aradia and Guardians of the Grove members (which are Groves of national Temple of Diana, Inc.) will continue to provide online (via zoom) seasonal rituals throughout the year, and/or provide workshops that assist women in creating their own celebrations of the holy days in accord with Dianic tradition’s centering of Goddesses, women, and girls.

 

Women interested in attending the seasonal rituals and seasonal workshops are encouraged to subscribe to the contact lists of both Temple of Diana, Inc. Groves: Circle of Aradia (www.circleofaradia.org) and Guardians of the Grove (www.guardiansofthegrove.org)  so that you can be notified of what is being offered and when.

 

SEASONAL RITUAL CALENDAR 2023-2024

This list is comprised of specific dates and those TBD.

 

Women interested in attending the seasonal rituals and seasonal workshops are encouraged to subscribe to both Temple of Diana Groves: Circle of Aradia (www.circleofaradia.org) and Guardians of the Grove (www.guardiansofthegrove.org)  contact lists so that you can receive notifications of what is being offered and when. ToD-N refers to facilitators from several Temple of Diana groves and guest facilitators.

Workshops that focus on preparing for a holy day will typically be scheduled a couple of weeks prior to the holy day.

 

SUMMER SOLSTICE 2023 – in-person ritual with Circle of Aradia - June 17, 2023
Online ritual with Temple of Diana national (ToD-N) – June 18th
(2024 ritual - in person with Circle of Aradia, Online ToD-N ritual a week later than CoA, both dates TBD)

 

TAILTIUNASA/FIRST HARVEST 2023 - in-person picnic/celebration with Circle of Aradia – July 29

Preparing for First Harvest workshop online with Hestia Bee and Ruth Barrett, July 15 (replay July 22)

 

FALL EQUINOX 2023 – in-person ritual with Circle of Aradia – Sept. 24
Online ritual with ToD-N – Sunday, Sept 17 (this is a new date for this online ritual)

 

HALLOWMAS/SAMHAIN 2023 – in-person ritual at Daughters of Diana Gathering -- Gathering is October 26 – 29 (www.daughtersofdianagathering.org)
Preparing for Hallowmas/Samhain workshop online with Hestia Bee and Ruth Barrett October 14 (replay October 21). Time and details forthcoming.

 

YULE/WINTER SOLSTICE 2023 – online ritual with Circle of Aradia -- December 16

Preparing for Mothers Night workshop with Falcon River and Ruth Barrett, date TBD

 

BRIGID 2024 - in-person & private ritual with Circle of Aradia - date TBD

Preparing for Brigid workshop online with Ruth Barrett & Hestia Bee, date TBD

 

SPRING EQUINOX 2024 – online ritual with Circle of Aradia, date TBD

 

MAIDENFIRE/MAY EVE 2024 – online ritual with Circle of Aradia - date TBD

Preparing for May Eve workshop online with Ruth Barrett & Hestia Bee, date TBD