Lori was born July 8th, 1960 in Saint Paul Minnesota. She is a free-lance self-employed artist working out of her home studio in Andover Minnesota. She has been selling her artwork in Galleries and shops since 1982 and to collectors throughout the world with a large following in the UK, Spain and Australia. Lori is a self-taught artist working mostly in acrylics and watercolors. You can find Lori’s work in numerous formats, from prints to greeting cards, mousepads, mugs, cross stitch patterns, stamps and patches. Lori’s official Web site is lorikarels.com where you can find information about purchasing her originals or contact her for commissions as well as links to…

Other Names: celtic ~ Summer’s End, pronounced “sow” (rhymes with now) “en” (Ireland), sow-een (Wales) – “mh” in the middle is a “w” sound – Greater Sabbat(High Holiday) – Fire Festival Oct 31-Nov 1(North Hemisphere) – Apr 30-May 1 – The Great Sabbat, Samhiunn, Samana, Samhuin, Sam-fuin, Samonios, Halloween, Hallomas, All Hallows Eve, All Saints/All Souls Day(Catholic), Day of the Dead (Mexican), Witches New Year, Trinoux Samonia, Celtic/ Druid New Year, Shadowfest (Strega), Martinmas or Old Hallowmas (Scotttish/Celtic) Lá Samhna (Modern Irish), Festival of the Dead, Feile Moingfinne (Snow Goddess), Hallowtide (Scottish Gaelis Dictionary), Feast of All Souls, Nos Galen-gae-of Night of the Winter Calends (Welsh), La Houney or Hollantide…

The name is derived from Novem, the Latin word for nine, as November was the ninth month in Rome’s oldest calendar. THE SNOW MOON The ninth month in the old roman calandar. In Celtic traditions it is the beginning of the new year, considered a month of beginnings and endings. Astrological Signs: Scorpio, Sagittarius. Nature Spirits: Banshees and other beings who carry messages between worlds. Herbs: Ginger, hops, wormwood, hussop, patchouli, mugwort, nutmeg, star anise. Colors: Black, white, purple. Flowers: White lily, dahlia, chrysanthemum. Scents Rosemary, dragons blood, lilac, pine, wisteria. Stones: Topaz, obsidian, onyx, Apache tear. Trees: Pine, cypress, yew, elder. Animals: Bat, wolf, sow, dog, snake. Birds: Owls,…

Citrine Upliftment.  Aligns spine.  Gives sense of stability.  Gives off energy and helps emotional balance.   Helps rid the body of toxins.  Mental and emotional clarity.  Problem solving, memory, willpower, optimism, confidence, self-discipline, digestions.  Reduces anxiety, fear, depression, stomach tension, food disorders, allergies.  Detoxification: Spleen, kidneys, liver, urinary system, intestines.    This mineral increases awareness and control of mind and emotions.  It enhances digestion and improves circulation of blood.  Cheerfulness, control over emotions, brings clear thought and overcomes mental blocks. Coal Following the principle of like-aiding-like, it can be used as a remedy for toxic conditions caused by petroleum products and radiation contacts.  Body tissues are actually stimulated to cause regeneration allowing…

Merry Meet and Happy Witches New Year Samhain is upon us and a new year is beginning.  We have an issue full of Samhain advice, recipes, crafts, and ideas. Our Etsy Shop is once again open and our stock is full again.  I apologize it has taken me so long to get it’s stock up.  But we are here and in time for the new year and Yule.  Please stop buy and see some of our new bookmarks and lower prices:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/paganpagesorg?ref=ss_profile We are currently looking for a new Meditation Writer as ours leaves us this year.  If you are interested in writing meditations or sharing your knowledge on meditation…

October 1 On this date (approximately), hundreds of thousands of Muslims make a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca to kiss and touch the Black Stone (one of the original building blocks of a veiled shrine) and to worship their god Allah. They then drink some water from the nearby sacred Well of Ishmael, and journey up into the hills of Safa and Marwa to recite prayers. October 2 Guiding Spirits Day. On this day, light a white candle on you altar and give thanks to your spirit guide (or guides) for guarding over you and guiding you through your spiritual development. If you wish to communicated with or meet…

Chrysoprase Uplifts Heart Center.  Greater Flexibility, wisdom, generosity, self-confidence.  Heals depression, excess self-focus, emotions/sexual imbalance.  Placed on heart, neck, or on brow for meditation.  Enlivens insight for resolution of personal problems, increases selflessness and love in actions.  Works on the 4th and 5th Chakra.  Tranquilizer, peace.  The wearer is said to be calm and in control.  Used to treat nervous system. Chrysotile It is a type of serpentine which is typically used to draw out body toxins.  They yellow color variation would tend to work best on the abdominal and lower areas.  It is also an ingredient of the cat’s eye family of minerals.  Works on the 2ndthrough the 4th…

Other Names: celtic ~ Summer’s End, pronounced “sow” (rhymes with now) “en” (Ireland), sow-een (Wales) – “mh” in the middle is a “w” sound – Greater Sabbat(High Holiday) – Fire Festival Oct 31-Nov 1(North Hemisphere) – Apr 30-May 1 – The Great Sabbat, Samhiunn, Samana, Samhuin, Sam-fuin, Samonios, Halloween, Hallomas, All Hallows Eve, All Saints/All Souls Day(Catholic), Day of the Dead (Mexican), Witches New Year, Trinoux Samonia, Celtic/ Druid New Year, Shadowfest (Strega), Martinmas or Old Hallowmas (Scotttish/Celtic) Lá Samhna (Modern Irish), Festival of the Dead, Feile Moingfinne (Snow Goddess), Hallowtide (Scottish Gaelis Dictionary), Feast of All Souls, Nos Galen-gae-of Night of the Winter Calends (Welsh), La Houney or Hollantide…

Welcome to the September Issue of PaganPages.  Fall is upon us and we are all getting ready here at the Magazine.  How is your preparations coming along? We have a fantastic issue for you this month. In This Issue: A review of The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts by Raymond Buckland Morrigan – FLYING QUEEN We are also introducing a few new columnists, we hope you enjoy them. We are currently looking for new writers for the following columns: Meditation Oils & Incense divination & Oracles Contest: This month’s contest is brought to you by: http://www.betterhagsandgargoyles.com/ Who donated this month’s prize. Esbat Oil and Incense For this month’s challenge we…

MAY-bon, MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon or MAH-bawn, – Lesser Sabbat – Fall/Autumn Equinox, September 21-23 Michaelmas (September 25th, Christian), Second Harvest Festival, Witches’ Thanksgiving, Harvest Home (Anglo-Celtic), Feast of Avalon, Wine Harvest, Festival of Dionysus, Cornucopia, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Chung Chiu (China), Night of the Hunter, Alban Elfed “The Light of the Water”(Caledonii/ Druidic-celebrates Lord of the Mysteries), Winter Finding (Teutonic, from Equinox ’til Winter Night or Nordic New Year, Oct 15th.) Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our…