Tonight we call into the well of night. We call the wildness of the void, Asking that acceptance overcome us For life is immortal only because life must die Cernuous, master of the hunt that takes us all And has taken all. He is with us here. He is behind us. He surrounds us. His call comes but is distant. It rises from the shadows and waits. Night takes back all gifts. The night banishes the world. He is the night. As the night he is with us. He is behind us. He surrounds us. His call comes but is distant. It rises in the shadows and waits. His patience…

Mirrors and the Paranormal Whether a believer in the paranormal or not, there is one item every single one of us has that’s been surrounded with superstition and ghostly stories for centuries, it’s in our homes, our cars, and we even carry it with us. The item I am referring to is a mirror. Perhaps this may have all started in Greek mythology and the story of Narcissus.  The story tells of an extremely good looking man who was the son of Cephissus, a river god, and Leiriope a nymph. He was admired by all but would always reject any advances. One day Narcissus saw his own reflection in a…

Investigation Procedures: Analysis of Paranormal Activity (Part 4 of 5) Any paranormal investigation is only as good as the data collected and how well it is analyzed.  Some groups do a lot of their analysis on location as it happens, such as Discovery Channel’s Ghost Lab.  This has a lot of advantages in that you can quickly determine a course of action, or an area of higher priority.  You can also readily debunk claims by being able to recreate activity while still on the site.  If you get a shadow figure you can quickly refute or substantiate it by recreating it in the very location at the same time and…

Every year the Earth goes through a series of changes. Where the change begins isn’t rightly known but the beginning is assumed to be Spring; a season of rebirth and new beginnings. Spring is the time when the world wakes up from it’s winter induced slumber and takes on a new look. The tree leaves and flower buds peek at the world around them and decide to be a part of it. The newborn animals begin to learn how to survive and become adults. After spring comes Summer; a season of growth and destruction, of good times and on occasion bad times. Summer is a time of temperment, sometimes Mother…

A Full Moon in November A heavier darkness now eats at both the beginning and the end of the day. The colors of Autumn have fallen and yielded to gray shadow. Spring and Summer drift further away, carried deeper into memory, upon the colder winds that have started to blow. The Full Moon rises over the river, Her bright light illuminating a world laying on the edge of sleep, waiting for the Wheel’s inevitable turn to Winter. Native people called this moon the Beaver Moon for they saw them using the last few days before the ice formed, readying themselves to outlast the impending cold. Others call this the Dark…

Be a Goddess! It has become trendy to tell women to embrace their inner Goddess, but what does that really mean? I think when people tell us to embrace our inner Goddess they want us to embrace things like our divinity, power, confidence, creativity, knowledge, and sexiness etc. It is the idea that we treat and see ourselves as the beautiful divine creatresses that we are. In a world consumed my shallow definitions of physical beauty and female potential this is not always an easy idea to embrace. It came to my attention recently how much I was struggling with this concept in my own life. I went from being…

When eleven was nine And I walked a mile Under the blades You sang We’re no different You see the difference? In you and I I sank down Deep down Under the hatred Tried to fix it But you’re still gone Though I’m still here We are all alone November in winter Cold and dark Can anyone remember? The light in the heart Damp shades linger Yes, those memories linger Shadows beyond the pale I’m forced to remain In these clouds of rain Hope living change Will shine again Love and Light Our true self shine It’s never easy in Winter Those memories still linger Dedicated to Matthew Shepard and…

Pagan Terminology Adept A person that has become highly proficient in a particular magickal art(s) through dedication, much study, and practice. Akasha What some deem the fifth Element, Spirit. It is the ever-present spiritual energy inherent in all parts of the universe. It occupies the top point of the Pentacle and is considered the center of the Cardinal directions and their reference Elements. Akashic Records Allegedly, there is a vast collection of information somewhere that can be accessed for information such as magickal workings, past lives, healing abilities, ect. The records are accessed through using the mind to “tap into” universal energies, and the information is attained from there. Altar…

September Assignment The feedback I’ve been receiving leads me to believe that many of you would like or need an extension on the October assignment. I believe that the October assignment is a tremendous method that provides healing, a means of communication when physical communication isn’t possible, reaching out, and can provide blessed closure. So this month’s assignment will simply be an extension of October. Hopefully this will give you each more time to connect and, if need be, to heal. I state again that this exercise is about using your imagination. We have been conditioned to not use our imaginations for so long that we often discredit anything we…

Sage the Savior ÓSusun S. Weed Does the odor of sage evoke warmth, cheer, and holiday feasts for you? Sage has long been used to add savor, magic, and medicine to winter meals. Culinary sage is available at any grocery store, and sage is one of the easiest of all herbs to grow – whether in a pot, on a windowsill, or in the garden. So, grab some sage, inhale deeply, and let me tell you more about this old friend. Sage is Salvia, which means “savior”. As a member of the mint family, it has many of the healing properties of its sisters. Of special note are the high…