Herbs: Copal, fennel, rye, wheat, valerian, skullcap, acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, pine cones, rose, sage, Solomon’s Seal, tobacco, thistle, vegetables. Foods: Breads, grains, seeds, dried fruits and beans, baked squash, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions, wine. Colors: Brown, yellow-green, yellow, red, russet, maroon, gold, scarlet, purple. Flowers: Narcissus, lily, aster, morning glory. Scents: Storax, mastic, gardenia, bergamot. Autumn blend made by combining: benzoin, myrrh, and sage, also these incenses separately. Stones: Blue sapphire, peridot, olivine, chrysolite, citrine, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates. Trees: Hazel, larch, bay. Animals: Snake, jackal. Birds: Ibis, sparrow. Deities: Bona Dea, Ceres, Ch’ang-O, Demeter, The…

Chrysoberyl Often confused with Tiger’s Eye, but rarer.  For acquiring more prosperity.  Confidence, self pride, healing.  Amplifies other gems. Chrysocolla Gentle, soothing, friendly.  Excellent for heart; flushes and heals heart blocks (loss, fear, guilt, hurt…) for allowingness, flexibility, self forgiveness, peace of heart, patience.  Keeps one in light, love and healing daily.  On throat, expressing feelings, verbal and artistic creativity, thyroid.  Also, blood sugar, and emotional balance.  High conductivity from copper draws out pain, heat (fevers, inflamations, arthritis…).  Excellent therapeutic aid for healing loss, incest, and other traumas.  Cleanses auric field.  Dreams and Earth healing.  This stone releases stress and is balancing to the emotions and the mind.  It strengthens…

Merry Meet Readers and Welcome to the August Issue of PaganPages. This issue of PaganPages is brought to you by: http://www.BetterHagsandGargoyles.com Better Hags & Gargoyles provides Tarot Consultations via phone & in the Denver Metro area, in person; Reiki Master/Teacher services; and incense & oils, prepared in astrologic accord, for your magickal & ritual purposes. Thank you so much to Better Hags & Gargoyles for making this month possible! Our Assistant Editor, Michele Burke, was recently interviewed for Lunar Wisdom Podcast , on July 22.  If you didn’t happen to hear it yet, please go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lunarwisdom/2011/07/23/delving-into-paganpages We hope you enjoy it!! In this issue: You will find a few…

Originally called Sextillis by the Romans, was later named Augustus in honor of Augustus Caesar. August is the eighth month of the current Gregorian calendar and the third month of Summer’s rule. Traditional birthstone amulets of August are the peridot and the sardonyx. The gladiolus and the poppy are the month’s traditional flowers. August is shared by the astrological signs of Leo the Lion and Virgo the Virgin. During the month of August, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to Lammas, one of the four Grand Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world. Gathered harvest are celebrated during August. Corn Moon Astrological…

(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,…

Chalcedony Rose (Whetstone) These minerals are good to lace in dishes of water to cleanse the environment as well as provide in indefinable pleasant aroma.  The water should be replaced weekly.  If placed in a sickroom, the water can be changed as frequently as twice a day (serious illnesses) to every two days (eg. minor surgery).  This mineral is especially attuned to the female physical body and for healing disturbances regarding one’s sexuality, if it is cre4ating conflict in the individual.  A pleasant meditation stone which will activate a variety of subtle forces.  Acts on the 4th Chakra. Chlorite When programmed, this form of quartz is an exceptional healing tool…

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(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,…

Basic Facts A Year and a Day It’s an expression heard frequently among Pagans. A year and a day is a period of time often seen in many Pagan Religions. The most common usage is in reference to Handfasting.  Pagan Handfasting’s are not necessarily for life, as are Christian marriages.  It’s acceptable for a man and woman to ‘marry’ for a year and a day, before making a lifelong commitment. After the time has passed, they are free to go their separate ways should the relationship not work out. In the past it was used as a time to see if the coupe was fertile together… No so much of a concern in modern times.…

The Romans first named this month Quintillis, but later renamed it Julius after Julius Ceasar. July, the seventh month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Summer’s rule, derives its name from Julius (Julius Caesar). July is shared by the astrological signs of Cancer the Crab and Leo the Lion, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Apt (or Apet), Athena, Sothis, Spider Woman, and Rosea. The traditional birthstone amulet of July is the ruby; and the larkspur and the water lily are the month’s traditional flowers. The Greek Olympian was held In July, lasting about a week. July Astrological Signs: Cancer, Leo. Nature Spirits: Hobgoblins…