Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Completely clueless? Wonder no more. *Ask Your Mama™ The What, When, Where, Why, How, and Who of Ceremony & Spirituality by ©Mama Donna Henes, Urban Shaman A Question of Needing a Catalyst Dear Mama Donna, I just came across your photo of standing eggs on end at the art-that-heals.org web site. This was only minutes after I was pondering how to create a certain earth-healing ritual. There is a creek here in the city of San Jose, California, that no one seems to own. It’s a tributary to the Guadalupe River. This poor creek is suffocating with trash of all kinds. I’ve…

Month 2 ***Note: This section is short because it’s more of a review of things everyone uses.*** A.  Cleaning Ok, I know everyone hates to clean right!  Well face it has to be done and we all have to do at least some of it.  I feel cleaning your home is one of the best ways to get rid of any negative energy hanging around as well as all the dirt.  There are many ways to clean and everyone has their own ways of doing so.  I prefer to use homemade cleaners…aka…baking soda and vinegar.  I also keep a control journal, helps me remember all the stuff I need to…

Ritual Interlude Crone’s Ceremony of Commitment to Her Community As the menopausal years draw to a close and you find yourself more stable in your new self, feeling more like your “old self” as you become your older self, it is time to manifest the last stage of initiation: rebirth. You’ve spent time in some form of isolation as you journeyed the unpredictable years of menopause. You have given death to your images of yourself as Maiden, as Mother. You have crowned yourself, or been crowned as, Crone. Your metamorphosis is complete. Now comes the time to return to your community. To assume your new roles. You return as Crone.…

Strength (8) “To bend like a reed in the wind — that is real strength.”  ~Lao-tzu Image Description: The Rider-Waite deck portrays a serene woman gently closing/opening a lion’s mouth. Her robes are accessorized with flowers, and a blossoming wreath adorns her head. Like the Magician, the infinity symbol is shown hovering above her.  The lion appears calm and subdued. With his tail tucked behind him, he patiently accepts her tender care. Symbols: Lion: Animal instinct within us all, forces or influences that could be potentially harmful Lemniscate (infinity symbol): Infinity, endless possibility Woman: Femininity Flowers: Beauty, grace, and kindness White Dress: Purity Key Words: Strength, Patience, Compassion, Soft Control,…

A few announcements: Most classes begin this month.  Please be sure to check spruz daily for letters from your teachers. We are collecting tools, incense, candles, etc… to send our Pagan Brothers and Sisters in the armed forces over seas again.  If you are interested in donating goods or funds, email [email protected].  Our soldiers need your help. Be sure to join our facebook or myspace to see when new classes are added.   In This Issue:   The art of Steelgoddess Interview with R. Wolf Baldassarro   Monthly Prayer Awaken to the sunlight bright Restful from the long dark night Goodnight good Goddess, Blessed Be Awaken my God to shine…

Bullying Is your child safe at school.???  Maybe, maybe not. Bulling is a huge problem in schools today, whether you are in North America , Australia, or some little island somewhere. Children, teens , tweens and even adults seem to be ok with bullying their way through life. And many are pushed around, yelled and cursed at, physically, emotionally and spiritually harmed. Recently my 13 year old daughter has been caught in the bulling web. She is no angel, but she is a pretty good kid, respectful of the karmic balance and knowing that what she puts out there: good or bad, will come back at her, so she is…

The magician pulls out his wand his magic wand and starts to say those famous words, Ala-kazam or Hocus Pocus, as he waves the wand. Poof goes the well timed smoke pellet and out of the empty box he pulls a rabbit. Wood working magic is an illusive illusion that occurs when someone with limited talent, creates something that they can use and are proud enough to use it. There are so many forms of woodworking, from the intricate lathe, and saber saw work to the more traditional small tools that most people have. These house hold tools are sneered at by many, but they can produce amazing things that…

Many thanks to Jenn for the lovely invitation to introduce me on Pagan Pages! My name is Steelgoddess and I am a full time illustrator with my feet firmly planted in an imaginary world where Witches (the good ones) and flying cats on brooms happily exist together. There are a huge variety of residents in all shapes and species from the ordinary to the extraordinary who are far from shy and wish to be known that they do indeed exist! I am delighted to share my quirky imagination with you and hope you enjoy the many things that I have available. All lovingly crafted from a Hedge Witch who believes…

(Loo-nas-ah) Major Sabbat (High Holiday) – Fire Festival August 1, 2 Other Names: Lunasa (meaning August), Lughnasaad, Lughnasa Celtic),First Harvest, August Eve, Feast of Cardenas, Feast of Bread, Tailltean Games(Irish), Teltain Cornucopia (Strega), Ceresalia (Ancient Roman) Harvest Home, Thingtide (Teutonic), Lammas (Christian). Laa Luanys, Elembious, Festival of Green Corn (Native American) Animals and Mythical beings: Griffins, Basilisks, Roosters, Calves, Centaurs, Phoenix Gemstones: aventurine, citrine, peridot, sardonyx, yellow diamonds, citrine Incense and Oils: wood aloes, rose, rose hips, rosemary, chamomile, eucalyptus, safflower, corn, passionflower, frankincense, sandalwood Colors: red, orange, golden yellow, green, light brown, gold, bronze, gray Tools, Symbols, and Decorations: corn, cornucopias, red, yellow flowers, sheaves of grain (wheat, barley,…

*The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. What Dreams May Come A Brand New Hedge…July 2010 Greetings all! I have been away from the friendly confines of Pagan Pages for the past couple of months due to some major developments in my life. While things did not play out the way I expected, at all, (that’ll teach me to have specific expectations!) they have found a way to bring me unimaginable joy and a sense of completion. Some of you…