Merry Meet and Welcome to the February Issue of PaganPages EMagazine. It has been awful cold and snowy out.  We hope you are all warm and safe, snuggled by your computer, covered in a blanket, and reading PaganPages. In This Issue: An Interview with Gary Kowalski and Review of “Earth Day: An Alphabet Book” Spells Spells and more Spells…. Pagan Parenting advice on Being Pagan and Pregnant And we’d like to know would you… Have a wonderful day of love. ANNOUNCEMENT: We are currently looking for writers to fill the following positions: herbal column incense & oils column If you are interested, email us at [email protected]

February 1, 2 Other Names: Imbolg (im-molc)(em-bowl’g) (Celtic), Candlemas (Christian), Brigantia (Caledonii), Oimelc, Festival of Light, Brigid’s (Brid, Bride) Day, La Fheill, An Fheille Bride, Candelaria (Mexico), Chinese New Year, Disting-tid (Feb 14th, Teutonic), DisaBlot, Anagantios, Lupercalia/Lupercus (Strega), Groundhog Day, Valentines Day. Animals & Mythical Beings: Firebird, dragon, groundhog, deer, burrowing animals, ewes, robin, sheep, lamb, other creatures waking from hibernation. Gemstones: Amethyst, garnet, onyx, turquoise. Incense/Oil: Jasmine, rosemary, frankincense, cinnamon, neroli, musk, olive, sweet pea, basil, myrrh, and wisteria, apricot, carnation. Colors/Candles: Brown, pink, red, orange, white, lavender, pale yellow, silver. Tools,Symbols, & Decorations: White flowers, marigolds, plum blossoms, daffodils, Brigid wheel, Brigid’s cross, candles, grain/seed for blessing, red…

Legends and Lore for February February, the second month of the current Gregorian calendar and the third month of Winter’s rule, derives its name from Februa, the name of a Roman purification festival held on the fifteenth day of February in ancient times. The traditional birthstone amulet of February is the amethyst; and the primrose and the violet are the month’s traditional flowers. February is shared by the astrological signs of Aquarius the Water-Bearer and Pisces the Two Fishes, and is sacred to the following pagan deities: Aradia, Brigid, Juno Februa, and the Wiccan Goddess in Her aspect as the Maiden. During the month of February, the Great Solar Wheel…

Azulicite The moonstone like qualities create a translucent blue shine on one end of the gem.  When inserted between four fingers and four toes, it is an excellent meridian cleanser and balancer.  The use places the eight small stones in position and relaxes to allow the work to progress.  The hands can be moved into scared positions to enhance color variation in the healing.  Tingling and itching indicates the meridian is releasing.  Five to ten minute application son both hands and feet are excellent.  This procedure is especially use for practitioners using their hands in healing work, as it allows the individual to resume balance quickly after taxing sessions.  Azurite…

Earth Day: An Alphabet Book is a beautiful tribute for children to pay mother earth, while simultaneously learning their alphabet.  More than just an ordinary alphabet book, it is a beautifully drawn book that reminds us to give thanks for everything around us.  It teaches a child a sense of gratitude. Author Gary Kowalski has generously taken the time to sit with our readers and share his thoughts. PaganPages: Hello Gary!  It is a pleasure to meet you.  Can you tell us a little bit about yourself first?  You are a minister of a Unitarian Universalist Church, can you tell us a bit about it? Gary Kowalski: Unitarian Universalism is…

Welcome to the January Issue of PaganPages Magazine! We have a great issue for you!  In this issue: Interview with Author Judika Illes, “Weiser Fieldguide to Witches” FREE ALBUM FROM MUSIC GROUP ENGINEERS IN YOUR EAR STONES STONES AND MORE STONES MIDTERM FOR PRINCIPLES OF PAGANISM COURSE Looking for Columnists to Fill the Following Positions: herbal recipes crafting kitchen witch incense and oils Always Looking For If you have any personal stories you care to share, or an idea for a column of your own, write us at [email protected] Search for Pagan Prayers, Blessings, and Mantras We are looking for your prayers, blessings and mantras to share on our cover…

February 1, 2 Other Names: Imbolg (im-molc)(em-bowl’g) (Celtic), Candlemas (Christian), Brigantia (Caledonii), Oimelc, Festival of Light, Brigid’s (Brid, Bride) Day, La Fheill, An Fheille Bride, Candelaria (Mexico), Chinese New Year, Disting-tid (Feb 14th, Teutonic), DisaBlot, Anagantios, Lupercalia/Lupercus (Strega), Groundhog Day, Valentines Day. Animals & Mythical Beings: Firebird, dragon, groundhog, deer, burrowing animals, ewes, robin, sheep, lamb, other creatures waking from hibernation. Gemstones: Amethyst, garnet, onyx, turquoise. Incense/Oil: Jasmine, rosemary, frankincense, cinnamon, neroli, musk, olive, sweet pea, basil, myrrh, and wisteria, apricot, carnation. Colors/Candles: Brown, pink, red, orange, white, lavender, pale yellow, silver. Tools,Symbols, & Decorations: White flowers, marigolds, plum blossoms, daffodils, Brigid wheel, Brigid’s cross, candles, grain/seed for blessing, red…

Vibrant, passionate, and involved, Susun Weed has garnered an international reputation for her groundbreaking lectures, teachings, and writings on health and nutrition. She challenges conventional medical approaches with humor, insight, and her vast encyclopedic knowledge of herbal medicine. Unabashedly pro-woman, her animated and enthusiastic lectures are engaging and often profoundly provocative. Susun is one of America’s best-known authorities on herbal medicine and natural approaches to women’s health. Her four best-selling books are recommended by expert herbalists and well-known physicians and are used and cherished by millions of women around the world. Learn more at www.susunweed.com Susun Weed’s books include: Wise Woman herbal for the Childbearing Year Author: Susun S. Weed. Simple,…

Herbs: marjoram, holy thistle, nuts and cones Colors: brilliant white, blue-violet, black Flowers: carnation, crocus, snow drop Scents: musk, mimosa Stones: garnet, onyx, jet, chrysoprase Trees: birch Animals: fox, coyote Birds: pheasant, blue jay Spirits:  gnomes & brownies Deities: Freya (Norse); Innana, Sin and Antu (Sumeria); Saravati (Hindu); Hera and Irene (Greece); Ch’ang-O (China); Felicitas; Janus, Pax and Venus (Rome) Power Areas: Sluggish, below the surface, beginning and conceiving, protection, reversing spells, Conserve energy by working on your own personal problems that involve no one else. Time to work on new goals.

Aragonite Translucent purple-pink-brown hexagonal, or white needle crystals.  Deep Peaceful meditation; uplifts emotions.  Centering patience under stress.  Helps us navigate business, managerial, personal challenges with a clear head and steady hand.  Giving and receiving easily.  Balances Yin and Yang.  Affects Eyes, Brain, central nervous system, and heart.  It opens the brow chakra.  For day to day living with an open heart and mind.  It is an empowerment mineral in the past given to young adults in recognition of the responsibility of adult tasks now being required of them.  It possesses the ability to strengthen the internal chakra chord so that it is able to bear more light and there for…