The Curse of the Stars is a fascinating and often controversial topic that has captured the imagination of both scientists and the general public for centuries. It refers to the idea that certain individuals' lives are irrevocably influenced by the positions of the stars at the time of their birth. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Ancient Egyptians and the Babylonians, believed in the power of astrology and used it as a means to decipher personality traits and predict future events. In these cultures, it was believed that individuals born under certain star signs were blessed with specific qualities or fated to experience certain challenges throughout their lives. The Curse of the Stars has often been a source of fascination due to its ability to explain the unexplainable. It offers a comforting sense of order in a chaotic world, as individuals can attribute their successes or failures to the alignment of the stars rather than mere chance or personal shortcomings.
We now are collecting donations for our next Online Fall Auction & Fundraiser and our 2023 Annual Booth at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic. All funds raised benefit our Temple, its outreach to the community, our 501c3 effort and support our events!
Ideas for booth herb pouches; dream pouches; other types of bags, charms, pouches; knitted, needlepoint, other related items; magickal or spiritual or nature related artwork; soaps; wreaths; pentagrams; quarter markers; dream catchers; besoms; rattles; Witch s Spell or Ritual kit bags or Witch s Cords kits; chakra balancing gemstones or kits; bath salts; talismans; runes sets; altar related items and decor, etc. For items handcrafted for a purpose, we are focused on four main purposes for the items - Prosperity also includes success , Love, Healing and Protection - with all items ethically crafted and using the intention of for the highest good of all, harming none with a general magickal purpose of prosperity, love or protection so they are applicable to all who come to the booth.
It offers a comforting sense of order in a chaotic world, as individuals can attribute their successes or failures to the alignment of the stars rather than mere chance or personal shortcomings. However, it is important to note that the Curse of the Stars is widely regarded as pseudoscience by the scientific community. Modern astrology lacks empirical evidence and is considered to be based on subjective interpretations rather than objective facts.
Pagan spicnic 2023
Rev. Don Lewis interviews Spirit's Edge Shamonial Temple Founder & High Priestess Kassa S. Morgan for Magick TV's amazing videos on the 2019 St. Louis Pagan Picnic (at the 9:25 mark)! Also, a correction. where Kassia talks about our public sabbat rituals,
our public sabbat rituals started at Mabon 2012. Love, Light & Blessings!
Seeking Donations for our 2023 Pagan Picnic Booth and our next Online Fall Auction & Fundraiser
We now are collecting donations for our next Online Fall Auction & Fundraiser and our 2023 Annual Booth at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic. All funds raised benefit our Temple, its outreach to the community, our 501c3 effort and support our events!
We are gearing up for our Online Auction and need your help! We're seeking donated items. W e would like to have all items received by this August 1 (ideally, but we will take items after that date!) Please email Kassia S. Morgan at [email protected] if you have items to donate. Your support is greatly appreciated as we continue to raise funds for our Temple and its 501c3 effort! (For Picnic items, we ask that they be donated if at all possible by May 1, 2023)
We are seeking donated and handcrafted items to sell. Ideas for booth & auction tem donations could include, but are not limited to: candles; herb pouches; dream pouches; other types of bags, charms, pouches; knitted, needlepoint, other related items; magickal or spiritual or nature related artwork; soaps; wreaths; pentagrams; quarter markers; dream catchers; besoms; rattles; Witch's Spell or Ritual kit bags or Witch's Cords/kits; chakra balancing gemstones or kits; bath salts; talismans; runes sets; altar related items and decor, etc.
For items handcrafted for a purpose, we are focused on four main purposes for the items - Prosperity (also includes success), Love, Healing and Protection - with all items ethically crafted and using the intention of "for the highest good of all, harming none" with a general magickal purpose (of prosperity, love or protection) so they are applicable to all who come to the booth.
We also are interested in used magickal, shamanic or witchcraft- related books and altar or other magickal items that wish to be re-homed. Though we will cleanse them to neutralize their energy before being placed at the booth, please sever your connection with any magickal tools that you donate.
Our Annual Online Auction & Fundraiser begins after Labor Day / TBA! To participate in our auction, just join our Spirit's Edge: A Seeker's Salon group page on Facebook, which is where all the action happens!!
To learn more about any of our exciting events or to see our upcoming Rituals, please "like” and “follow” us at our Temple page. Thanks so much!
Love, Light & Blessings and Blessed Be!
Volunteer and be part of the Temple Team at the 2023 St. Louis Pagan Picnic!
Our booth at Pagan Picnic is a huge undertaking, and we need a lot of help! It is also super fun! Every year we have been blessed with TONS of volunteers, which makes it even MORE fun and also more hands make light work! :) When volunteers sign up, they usually end up staying beyond their shift as they are having such a great time of community! It also gives you a "home base" for Picnic. All funds raised benefit our Temple, its outreach to the community, its 501c3 effort and support our events!
Would you be able to help one or both days over the weekend of June 3-4, 2023? Shifts are three hours. We are blessed with 22+ volunteers already signed up to help and hangout this year!
In addition, we can always used some extra hands to help us wrap up the booth from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday and then even more so as many hands as possible from about 4 p.m. until done on Sunday to pack up and take down the tents.
To volunteer, just email Kassia S. Morgan! The more the merrier! Things always work out perfectly and we always have an amazing time!
You will never be alone at the booth and we always have enough experienced folks around to answer questions--we just need trustworthy hands to greet people, make small/easy sales and be good ambassadors. As always, we'll have ice water on hand and a place behind the booth for volunteers to store chairs, coolers, etc
We are looking forward to another amazing Pagan Picnic and weekend of community!
Love, Light & Blessings and Blessed Be!
Scenes of the Spirit's Edge Shamonial Temple and friends at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic! Fun in the Sun! Come to the Edge, where Spirit dwells!
We are gearing up for our Online Auction and need your help! We're seeking donated items. W e would like to have all items received by this August 1 (ideally, but we will take items after that date!) Please email Kassia S. Morgan at [email protected] if you have items to donate. Your support is greatly appreciated as we continue to raise funds for our Temple and its 501c3 effort! (For Picnic items, we ask that they be donated if at all possible by May 1, 2023)
Critics argue that attributing individual experiences and personalities to the positions of celestial bodies oversimplifies the complex interplay of genetics, environment, and personal choices. Despite the skepticism surrounding the Curse of the Stars, astrology remains popular in many cultures to this day. People find comfort and guidance in horoscopes and birth charts, as they offer a sense of understanding and control over one's destiny. This enduring fascination with astrology suggests that the allure of the Curse of the Stars lies not only in its predictive power but also in its ability to provide a sense of meaning and purpose in an unpredictable world..
Reviews for "Stargazing and Misfortune: The Curse of the Stars"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I was thoroughly disappointed with "Curse of the Stars". The plot was confusing and poorly developed, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story and its characters. The pacing was incredibly slow, making it a struggle to stay engaged throughout the book. Additionally, the writing style was unremarkable and lacked descriptive imagery, making it difficult to visualize the world that the author was trying to create. Overall, I found this book to be a lackluster read that did not live up to my expectations.
2. John - 1 star - I regret picking up "Curse of the Stars". The storyline was predictable and unoriginal, with no surprises or twists to keep me interested. The characters fell flat and lacked depth, making it hard to feel any connection or empathy towards them. The writing style was amateurish, with awkward dialogue and unnecessary filler content. I found the book to be a tedious read that failed to captivate me from start to finish.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - "Curse of the Stars" was a letdown for me. The world-building was incredibly underdeveloped, leaving me confused and struggling to understand the setting and its rules. The protagonist was unrelatable and lacked any substantial growth or development throughout the story. The plot felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction, causing the story to meander and lose momentum. Overall, I found this book to be a lackluster and forgettable read that failed to capture my interest or imagination.