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…

Well Met Everyone: Welcome to the September issue of PaganPages.  Fall is upon us and we hope you all had a blessed summer.  Goodbye Heat!! A few announcements: All classes EXCEPT the following have been canceled due to unforeseen emergencies in the teachers lives: Astral Travel Household Magick Magickal Correspondence Principles of Paganism Spellwork Through poetry Wicca History We are currently looking for more teachers on different topics.  If you are interested and have the time, email [email protected] We are currently looking for writers for the following columns: Herbs Colors The Moon Oils & Incense Faeries If you are interested in any of the above, email us at [email protected] We…

Faery Oils Dryad Oil musk (main  scent) oakmoss (minor scent) civet (trace) vanilla (trace) An  excellent blend for pursuing the arts of natural magick, this preparation was  specially designed for contacting the elemental spirits of the earth. Faerie  Enchantment Oil 10 drops rose 5 drops thyme 1 drop evening primrose  oil Faerie Fire Oil (Useful  in contacting Faeries connected with the Fire element: Will o' the wisps, Flame  Dancers, etc.) 1/4 oz. almond oil 12 drops peach oil 5 drops ylang  ylang 4 drops new-mown hay oil 4 drops dark musk 2 drops chamomile 2  drops poppy oil 2 drops dragons blood oil chamomile  flowers oatstraw peridot garnet Gnome's Cap…

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…

Amazonite Improves self worth.  Gentle and friendly, calming and soothing.  Opens throat, heart, and solar plexus centers.  For self-expression, artistic creativity, healing.  Helps the throat, thyroid, nerve and brain paths.  Reduces self damaging behavior, increases self respect, confidence, grace, self assuredness with communication. Amber Clear yellow or orange ancient petrified resin.  Electromagnetic.  opens solar plexus chakra for mental clarity, mood balance, confidence.  Stomach anxiety, spine, central nervous system, brain, memory loss, cell regeneration.  Aligns mental and emotional bodies.  Excellent detoxification and protection from radiation, especially x-rays, sun, computers, airports.  Used for grounding, protection, and purification.  Also helps to attract money.  absorbs negative energy.  Ancient people used to believe that it…

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…

Merry Meet Readers, I have decided to dedicate the front page this month to our search for new talented writers.  We are always looking for fresh talent and we, also, have some columns that have become available. If you are interested in a column in PaganPages, whether it is a column of your own idea or to fill in on one of our subjects, write to [email protected] The current columns are now open: Wicca 101 Goddesses herbs – herbal Magick and herb healing Healing – will discuss different methods of healing Faeries Oracles and Omens – discuss different forms of divination Oils and Incense Moon Report Colors We look forward…

Alabaster A milky white stone revered in biblical times for its purity and representation of high ideals.  This mineral facilitates sensitivity and inner responses when used in meditation.  Its softness allows these peaceful thoughts to be carried outside of the self and placed into action.  Acts on the 7th Chakra. Alexandrite Opens heart, solar plexus and especially Crown Centers.  For healing, centering, self esteem.  Rare and powerful.  Opens to higher self, disattachment, psychicness, spiritual love, joy and luck.  Excellent tissue regeneration.  Especially works on Nervous system.  2nd and 7th Chakras.

(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,…

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…