On Sunday, I did a talk, book-signing, and readings at Halcyon Moon in Beachwood, NJ (near Toms River). It was a pretty good turnout, and the people were focused and interested. My talk on “The Elements of Ritual” covered basic qualities of the elements (Air, Fire, Water, and Earth), occult history, the way that the elements have manifested in different kinds of ritual and occult groups, the nature of the magic circle, how and why Guardians of the Quarters can be called, and the presence of elemental symbols on the altar. Among other things. It was wide-ranging and fun.
Halcyon Moon is a lovely little store with lots of things like rattles and jewelry that are made by local artists, as well as more typical things like crystals and wands. I was pleased to see a lot of altar basics in stock; so few stores these days carry the Wicca 101 things like athames and pentacles, but Christina had them.
I certainly would be happy to visit there again, despite the long drive!
