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Start the Fire Again- For Tarot with Lady Saoirse
Start The Fire Again By Lady Saoirse Bright Blessings, The Summer Solstice is almost upon us, and the time is celebrated with outdoor gatherings, basking in the glorious rays of the invincible sun! Festivals, Sabbats, Dinners, Barbeques in the park, trips, and things like swimming, are ways we gather with people, enjoying the seemingly new life the hot days bring. With the cold, dark days of winter behind us, we celebrate all things that bring us joy in life and we reach out to share these good times with the people who we love. For some people, it’s not so simple. Illness, crazy work schedules, limited finances, or family responsibilities…
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Notes from the Apothecary: Moss
It’s been a while since I posted in this column, but I’m hoping to get back to it once a month. I wanted to start back with a plant that I’ve been fascinated with since I was a child. Well, it’s not one plant really, but a whole group of plants: Moss. Moss is like a miniature forest; a whole ecosystem on a doll’s house scale (or smaller) that holds so much wonder. From common haircaps emulating pine trees to sphagnum moss that forms unique peatlands, moss is a very special part of our ecosystem and is packed with magical potential. The Kitchen Garden Moss is a collection of non-vascular…
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Book Review-Odin: An Illustrated Guide to the Allfather by L. Dean Lee, Illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller
Book Review Odin: An Illustrated Guide to the AllFather By L. Dean Lee, Illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller Publisher: Red Wheel 128 Page Full-Color, Fully-Illustrated Hardcover Release Date: April 7th, 2025 Odin: An Illustrated Guide to the AllFather is the perfect primer for those looking to learn more about the One-Eyed God; not only is it a mindful guide to learning more about Odin in myth, legend and even modern iterations, but it also gracefully handles the problematic past that American Heathenry and Norse Paganism in America have. The discernment present in so many contemporary Norse Pagan books is a sign of positive change, and that there’s a genuine movement…
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Weyland’s Whey June 9th, 2025 Strawberry Moon Column
Strawberry Moon It arrives, the last full moon of Spring, on June 11th. It’ll also be a micro moon, looking smaller and dimmer than normal. (Much like yours truly.) It was called “Strawberry Moon” by Algonquian tribes, among others, for the brief harvest season of–you guessed it, Pilgrim–strawberries that accompanied its appearance. This year it shows up in Sagittarius, which rules connections personal and global. (Old Farmer’s Almanac.) For Your Deliberation Remember last column’s Wey’s Predictions, where I talked (ranted) about insect population decline? Well, recently I spoke to Trish, our newest Townie and resident genius. She was already familiar with the topic and suggested I check out insect decline in Germany.…
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Book Review-Loki: An Illustrated Guide to the Trickster God by L. Dean Lee, Illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller
Book Review Loki: An Illustrated Guide to the Trickster God By L. Dean Lee, Illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller Publisher: Red Wheel 128 Page Full-Color, Fully Illustrated Hardcover Release Date: April 7th, 2025 Loki: An Illustrated Guide to the Trickster God is the one introductory book to Loki I wish I’d had when I embarked on my journey to know the (in)famous trickster deity. I myself am a Lokean, having devoted my more adventurous, mischievous habits and tendencies (I can be a real screwball, I won’t lie about it) to him, finding peace in the clown, that jester, part of myself. Loki is more than just chaos; sure, he can…
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Book Review — Micro Meditation: Moments of calm for a happier, healthier life, by Nicci Roscoe
Book Review — Micro Meditation: Moments of calm for a happier, healthier life, by Nicci Roscoe Publisher: Cico Books 144 Pages Release Date: March 11, 2025 Micro Meditation is a collection of small, simple ways to change your outlook on life in a few moments. Whether you’re feeling frustrated, stressed, or uncertain, there are ways to stop, take action, and feel differently about the situation. The author notes the benefits of traditional meditation but also laments the lack of time to indulge in this during busy days when challenges can arise from any direction. Having these micro meditations — from ice…
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Book Review-Tarot:Timeless Secrets of the Ancient Mirror by Natalie Labriola
Book Review Tarot: Timeless Secrets of the Ancient Mirror By Natalie Labriola Publisher: Wooden Books, LLC 58 Page Paperback Release Date: March 15th, 2025 Don’t let the small size of Tarot: Timeless Secrets of the Ancient Mirror deceive you; this 58 page book is jam-packed with everything you need to know about the Tarot at-a-glance. It’s aesthetically pleasing in terms of design, and has sections discussing the methodology the author uses to approach tarot (which is perhaps most common-a Jung psych-spiritual based interpretation). There’s also a short primer on the history of the Tarot and how it evolved from a playing card game, to a parlor trick, to real divination. Then, you’re…
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The Swan-White Crow
I am the swan-white Crow, the rare blonde, the most beautiful of all the Crows. I stand out amongst my black-haired relatives like a snowflake on obsidian. Like the bird my family is named after, I adapt. I take what I can to survive. The record stops and the needle moves back to the beginning. Chaka Khan starts singing once again about being every woman—my mantra for tonight—even if slightly untrue. My goal when I go out hunting isn’t to be every woman. When I find my mark, I just need to be the woman he wants. I can figure it out in practically no time at all. Does he…
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Being Ethical in the Trending World of the Occult
Witchcraft, magick, paganism, manifestation, and all things occult have surged into the mainstream. I first got into the craft before major social media was a thing, it felt like being part of a secret world. Now, witchcraft is everywhere: tarot cards are sold at grocery stores, crystals come in any shape you can think of, and TikTok has it’s own WitchTok abundant with spell tutorials and aesthetic rituals. On one hand, it’s exciting to see the craft becoming more accessible. On the other, it means low quality products are constantly being pushed on us at a markup. It raises the question: How can we stay ethical in a world where…
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Book Review-Mastering the Tarot Tableau: Revisiting Predictive Accuracy with Tarot by Toni Savory
Book Review Mastering the Tarot Tableau: Revisiting Predictive Accuracy with Tarot By Toni Savory Publisher: Red Feather Mind Body Spirit 144 Page Paperback Release Date: April 28th, 2025 Mastering the Tarot Tableau: Revisiting Predictive Accuracy with Tarot takes the common Euorpean approach to Tarot reading (which is different in many aspects), and brings it to American readers. Long have I yearned for a text in English discussing using Tarot in a more predictive fashion. More often than not, we focus on the more abstract, occult or obscure meanings of the cards, instead of looking at the literal picture they’re painting for us. Fortune telling systems such as Lenormand, Sybill Oracle, and…
