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…

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…

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…

Soul Cakes & Honeyed Milk Samhain is a wonderful time of year to bring out this old Pagan recipe. Traditionally soul cakes were baked and given as a token for the dead. These delicious little cakes can be made on Hallows Eve and are often formed into the shapes of people and sat out for the dead with a mug of warm honeyed milk. Soul Cakes 1 cup butter 3 3/4 cups sifted flour 1 cup granulated raw sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon dried marigold blossoms 2 fresh eggs 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 4 -6 tablespoons milk Powdered sugar, to…

Apache Tears Small, dark, smoky-translucent Obsidian pebbles.  Eases and releases pain, loss, sadness, anger, etc to help heal and go on with life.  For looking within, protection, vision quest/purpose.  Gently grounds and unblocks lower body and endocrine glands/chakras.  Aids healing.  Represents tears of grief shed by Native American Women after their loved ones deaths due to invading troops. Apatite Communication.  Fighting viruses.  Blue and purple are used to especially heal and stimulate throat center and kidney point.  For self-expression, teaching, healing mouth, throat, thyroid, high blood pressure, stuttering, etc.   Reduces hunger.  High Calcium content strengthens bones, muscles, mineral assimilation.  Use Yellow on solar plexus and brow.  Reduces tension.  It improves…

Madame Mora’s Herbal This class is designed to show the practical application of herbs to assist with everyday needs.  The lessons printed will not outline “magical” uses for the herbs, but, if questions on this topic rise, please feel free to ask. If you are so inclined, the following list is an outline of the materials you may purchase to make this class easier to follow: ?  “Let’s Get Natural With Herbs,” by Debra Rayburn ?  A mesh tea ball or tea bags (without tea leaves in them) ?  A tea pot or other sturdy pot to boil water in ?  A mortar and pestle Also, please remember, the information…

The Wheel of Fortune (10) “Round and round and round she goes, and where she stops, nobody knows.”  ~Anonymous Image Description: The Rider-Waite deck depicts a large wheel moving in a clockwise direction with creatures hovering about on a blanket of billowing clouds. Each creature holds an open book. Along the rim of the wheel are the Hebrew letters ’T’, ’A’, ’R’, and ’O’, and within the center of the wheel are alchemical symbols. A sphinx is perched on top of the wheel, cradling a sword. Symbols: Wheel: Change and cycles of life, birth-death-rebirth, cycle of the Zodiac, workings of Fate T,A,R,O: The nature of the Tarot –‘Tora’ (teaching), ‘Rota’…

Atheists Don’t Have No Songs! I had the pleasure of seeing comedian Steve Martin perform this hilarious satirical song Atheists “Don’t Have No Song” in person. The song is quite funny however; perceptions of atheists are not. Atheism in its ancient meaning is “without god” and carried with it negative connotations. In the West the word continues to stir up negative emotions in people. Many people accept different forms of religion. Paganism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Muslim, Christianity and others are accepted even though some forms of these religions like Buddhism do not necessarily hold to a belief in deity. Yet when one identifies themselves as an atheist the acceptance seems…

see, he comes now, the Horned One, stepping as delicate as doe, graceful and strong, his antlers branching wide. Lord of the wild things, Walking to join us dancing with shadows whirling among us. flame in the darkness bringer of rebirth wildness incarnate god of our forebears see!  he comes the Horned One mate of the Goddess God of the hunted Honoured art thou Fertility giver Honoured art thou Wild one of the forests