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The Candle and the Crossroads Orion Foxwood Weiser Books Paperback/ $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-57863-508-5 I enjoyed reading this book very much.  I found the glimpse at the beliefs and practices of the Appalachian people extremely interesting.  It appears that it is a belief system that has been verbally passed on, and then continued by each successive generation.  I really enjoyed his mother’s wisdom in simple words that he shared with the reader, it really brings her character to life. I also found it interesting that Mr. Foxwood has great reverance for the contribution made to “Southern Conjure” by both the African peoples, who were brought here as slaves, and by the…

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…

Common Banishing Tools        Some people are not very welcome to the idea of a spirit in their home, especially if the spirit has shown ill or malicious intent.  If you wanted to try a banishing on your own, there are a few common tools that are used throughout many cultures and religions.  Here are a few ideas.      The simplest technique is to ask the spirit to leave.  Many human entities do to realize their physical bodies have passed.  They do not realize what they are doing or their mere presence is frightening.  Telling the spirit to move on, giving them permission to leave and telling them they…

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…

Late one night when all was still a rumbling echoed from a distant hill it started out softly, a gentle hum, a melodic, soothing, encouraging strum waking the men of the mill. They gathered together outside the door not one of them there who could say for sure, what could create such a rhythm so fine without a word they formed a line heading off through the forest to explore. Captured by a mystical melody each man climbed up in a tree to where the sound filled the air, it’s couldn’t be seen, only felt there with an amazing intensity. One man leapt into the night released the branch he’d…

February Book of Seasons!     The second month in my Book of Seasons begins with Bridget’s Day.   I offer the following as ideas for exploring the month in your book. Just as a Book of Shadows is a personal expression of it’s creator, so too, is your Book of Seasons.     Our focus in February is   Bridget Imbolc The awakening from hibernation Light   What makes February special for you and yours?  Gather together ideas from books, magazines and websites and copy or print out. I have file folders and three-ring binders to keep recipes and art ideas as well as inspirational articles and quotes.  Anything…

The Great God Pan   The goat legged, cloven footed horned God Pan is best known for his role as God and protector of Shepherds and flocks, yet that is just one of his many titles. He is god of the wild places and of the forests and mountains, he who causes fear and panic in the hearts of men and beast. He is life and death and he who plays his reed pipes to call the north winds. Pan has the power to inspire lust, creativity and foreknowledge and is the panic felt when one finds themselves in dark lonely places. The word Pan means all.   Pan’s role…

  ENCHANTED FALLS ~ Gift of Wonder ~   “Wonder is the beginning of Wisdom” ~ Socrates   As the sound of the drum resonates with Earth’s sacred heartbeat, so Earth’s energetic life-pulse flows through Enchanted Falls. Waterfall’s natural phenomenon has been viewed with wonder since we first opened our eyes to her captivating spirit, in awe of her spectacular essence. We have traveled far and wide to feel the dynamic sensation of Waterfall’s effervescent vitality, witnessing her pure energetic power with amazement. Throughout the ages, artists and poets have adored her with their paints and pens. Landscapers and gardeners build shrines to her in community structures and in their…

My Sister’s Keeper   I recently purchased the film My Sister’s Keeper, which was based on a novel written by Jodi Picoult, which I have not read but may in the future. It is an older film that was released in 2009. The plot evolves around an eleven-year-old girl, Anna Fitzgerald, who was conceived by means of in vitro fertilization and looks to earn medical emancipation from her parents who have relied on her since the day of her birth to help her leukemia-stricken sister, Kate remain alive. It was an emotionally infused film that had me crying throughout the viewing but also had me contemplating some serious concepts one…

The Greater Purpose of Spiritual Enlightenment   More and more there are movies coming out about the state of the planet, the neglect with animals and the continued ignorance of the human race. Energy and spiritualism reflects this and the whole ending of the shift last year compounded what was going on that many are either unaware of or simply choose to ignore because it isn’t happening directly on their front lawn.   Over twelve months ago a free downloadable movie came out called “Home” which provided specifics about the planet, how the oxygen of the planet is being compromised as is the water and now with fracturing which puts…