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    Bardic Song of the Month

    This month’s Bardic Song is called “Wheel of the Year Turns”. In our Coven, we have a 24″ diameter Circle made of plywood. It has all eight Sabbats listed on it as pieces of pie. When we celebrate a Sabbat, we experience the changes in the year. We turn the Wheel to acknowledge the changes. As we turn the Wheel one turn Deosil, we remember the path we walked and the new path ahead. Somebody gets to turn the Wheel as the rest of the participants chant the poem. This year, I put the chant to a song. As much as possible, all songs are created as a single page…

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    Astro Report for December 2015

    Uranus still Retro in Aries – 16 degrees Tuesday, December 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT Goes Direct on Friday, December 25, 2015 – 4:12 pm EST Uranus is that Planet that hates to be confined. It is known as the “break out” Planet for that reason. When retrograde, Uranus can be responsible, more traditional and relaxed, but it feels bound by the obstacles surrounding it. As Uranus goes retrograde in Aries, there is a feeling of enthusiasm and courage to take responsibility. It is not a time to worry about what others think about you. Do your own thing at your own pace and life will be grand.  …

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    Bardic Song of the Month – “Triple Moon Song”

    This month’s Bardic Song is called “Triple Moon Song”. It is a simple tune that has 4 lines for easier repetition and the melody line is rather easy. When I initially created this song, I wanted a song the represented all three of the common Moon phases, but you only need to sing the one line during its phase. Thus, during a New Moon, you only need to sing that one line repeatedly – likewise with the other lines. As much as possible, all songs are created as a single page in pdf format for easier printing and reading. If you play the piano, these songs are simple enough to…

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    Bardic Song of the Month

    This month’s Bardic Song is called “Body Mind and Spirit Chant”. It is a simple tune that has body motions to go with the words for easier repetition and the melody line is rather easy. Keep repeating the tune over as often as you wish. The song was originally written as a little exercise for a Drum Corp program that I wrote, when we went to local nursing homes and played drums for the Alzheimer’s patients. As much as possible, all songs are created as a single page in pdf format for easier printing and reading. If you play the piano, these songs are simple enough to pick up right away.…

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    Astro Report for September 2015

    Venus still Retro in Leo– 14 degrees Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT Goes Direct on Saturday, September 5, 2015 – 6:17 pm EDT The Planet of love and adoration is still going against the grain preparing to trek across the face of the Sun. Affections at this time still seem to be awry in family-oriented Leo. Not to worry, though. Venus is strong-willed and has the capacity to overcome this obstacle. She allows her love and affection to come and go as needed or wanted, sometimes to a fault.     Uranus still Retro in Aries – 19 degrees Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT…

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    Bardic Song of the Month

    Bardic Song of the Month – July 2015 This month’s Bardic Song is called “Element Song”. It is a simple tune that has a nice poetic feeling to it for easier repetition and the melody line is rather easy. Keep repeating the tune over as often as you wish. As the Energy of the Song reaches a peak, the leader should hold their hands up high and bring them down on the last word of “Peace!” I wrote it in 3/4 Timing to give it a waltz feeling. Each line echoes the direction and ends with its corresponding Element. The verb offers a simple action for each Element. The song is intended to be…

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    Astro Report for August 2015

    Venus still Retro in Leo– 29 degrees Saturday, August 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT Goes Direct on Saturday, September 5, 2015 – 6:17 pm EDT The Planet of love and adoration is still going against the grain preparing to trek across the face of the Sun. Affections at this time will seem to be awry in family-oriented Leo. Not to worry, though. Venus is strong-willed and has the capacity to overcome this obstacle. She allows her love and affection to come and go as needed or wanted, sometimes to a fault.     Saturn still Retro in Scorpio – 28 degrees Saturday, August 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT…

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    Astro Report for June 2015

    Astro Report for June 2015 Mercury still Retrograde in Gemini – 8 degrees Monday, June 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT Goes Direct on Thursday, June 11, 2015 – 10:51 pm EDT The Planet of Communication enters the Sign of Communication… Hmmm… Interesting how conversations go from subject to subject. It’s a wonder how each segues into the next. And while you’re talking, be wary of what you say about others not part of the conversation. Gossip can bite you in the end. However, when Mercury goes Retrograde, conversations can definitely be uncontrolled. The proverbial foot fits in the proverbial mouth too often. Mercury goes direct later this month.  …

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    Bardic Song of the Month

    Bardic Song of the Month – June 2015 This month’s Bardic Song is called “If Love Is, Then Love Is”. It is a simple tune that has 4 lines for easier repetition and the melody line is rather easy. And since it is June, the thought of marriage comes to mind… I created this song for a Midsummer Ritual that would be non-judgmental of love in any degree or aspect. At the same time, I was writing it, Pennsylvania passed the Gay Marriage law, where homosexuals are now legally able to marry another person of the same gender. The words offer no judgment call. Where it states ‘color’, it means exactly that;…

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    Astro Report for May 2015

    Saturn still Retro in Sagittarius – 3 degrees Friday, May 1, 2015 – 12:01 am EDT Goes Direct on Sunday, August 2, 2015 – 4:55 am EDT The Planet of caution takes a break from its conservative ways. When it goes retrograde, the Planet actually lightens up on the reins a bit. It allows people to explore further than they normally would. Sagittarius allows it to open its mouth and to say things out of control. It’s time to make sure the brain is engaged before the mouth blurts away. Saturn goes Direct again in August. Pluto goes Retrograde in Capricorn – 15 degrees Friday, May 1, 2015 – 12:01…