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Weyland’s Whey July 8th-August 14th Holly Tree Month Column
Holly. The tree, Pilgrim, not the Stephen King book. It’s an evergreen symbolizing protection, eternal life and the victory of light over darkness. Since it was rumored to repel lightning, it was frequently planted near homes. (Thor, the God of Thunder, is Himself associated with Holly.) The wood is quite strong and was used for spears and other weapons. Holly isn’t usually employed for wands, although the wood has been known to “select” a witch who is on a quest which requires protection. Think Harry Potter. (www,celebratepaganholidays.com/summer/celtic-tree-month-holly-july 8-august 4) The Third Quarter Moon, AKA the last quarter moon or a waning gibbous moon, symbolizes a time of introspection, translations and endings.…
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Review: Releasing the Emotional Wound
Title: Releasing the Emotional Wound: Shamanic and Psychological Tools to Transcend Trauma and Rebuild Your Life Author: Gina Goldfeder Publisher: Findhorn Press Date: March 17, 2026 Pages: 176 Psychotherapist Gina Goldfeder shares details from her own life and case studies from her private practice to illustrate that unresolved trauma leaves behind unresolved wounds. Throughout “Releasing the Emotional Wound” are tested tools and practices to help heal those scars. While primal emotional wounds can affect self-perception and disrupt the lives of injured individuals, identifying those wounds and the behaviors they trigger can be transformative. This book is a manual for those seeking a path to healing. It guides readers through the…
