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Imbolc- Seeds of Hope Hope. We all need it. Earth herself could use it. Imbolc is the hope of things to come. From the depths of winter, spring is brewing. Days of old. Many of us don’t live in a cold climate or understand the harshness of what winter can bring. Many died in the grips of winter from a lack of food and warmth, including children from malnutrition or disease. In our modern cities people still perish in winter storms. We see winter as a time of sleep. Indeed what better than to curl up with a good book and a warm soothing beverage on a frigid day. As…

Calling the Elements This is just one of many different calls… please feel free to create your own.. or just call from your heart. But until you know by heart .. find a simple one and use it.. it really does make things a bit easier Everyone stands and faces each direction as the Priestess calls in the Elementals…..or this is perfect for the solitary practitioner. Spirits of the Air! Blow gently in our Circle this night. Bring your gifts of great wisdom and truth. Carry upon Your currents Our thoughts and prayers! All Say: Come from the East, come, be with us now! Spirits of the Fire! Burn bright…

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…

RESPECT THE UNIVERSAL ENERGIES Finding myself often consumed with energies, messages from the universe, working between planes and the list of activities go on and on, it is no surprise that this tends to be at the forefront of my mind. I tend to use discretion when discussing this kind of topic for the simple fact that some are not comfortable discussing something of this nature, based on their beliefs. With respect being one of my core values, being aware of this is important to me. However, being human I found myself misjudging a situation the other day which left me feeling almost violated more than vulnerable. It was one…

Review Living Magick Learning Cards Awhile back I was asked to review the new Living Magick Learning Cards by Jay and Jadzia DeForest and much to my surprise these cards are exactly what they profess to be, Educational Tools for Sacred Living… Each of these three new decks of learning flash cards (Tarot, Rune, and Astrology) come complete with learning cards, reference sheets, and a book unique to each deck. The Tarot flash card deck enables even the beginner to learn to read and divine the Tarot with a complete deck of 84 cards: 78 traditional cards and six informational cards. Each of which has the theme and keywords for…

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…

Establishing a Meditation Practice Meditation is something a lot of people want to try. Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment New Year’s resolution or something you’ve been meaning to work on for a while, meditation can be a valuable practice for your mental, emotional, and spiritual stability and growth. Here are some tips on starting to meditate regularly, with the goal of making it a habit. Do it every day. A regular meditation practice has to be just that: regular. It usually takes about three weeks to establish a new habit. Try making it your goal to keep practicing for a month: when you achieve that, you’ll have a solid basis you…

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…

Principles of Paganism Mid-Term Examination The mid-term examination of the Principles of Paganism course covers the first six monthly lessons.  One or two questions per lesson will be askedm ten questions in all.  You must give satisfactory answers to six out of the ten questions, and in addition you must include a one-page, minimum three-paragraphs statement giving your feedback on the course thus far.  The feedback can be positive or negative, but it must be backed up with examples.  In other words, I want constructive criticism.  Include in the feedback page some suggestion(s) regarding what you like to see presented in the second half of the course.  I will try…

Beginnings “Still round the corner there may wait A new road or a secret gate.” J.R.R. Tolkien January is named after Janus, the god of doors, gates, time, beginnings and endings. With his two heads he can see the past and the future. He is also the god of economic enterprises, yet looking back at the past year and forward to the new, little seems to have changed. Beginnings can be wrought with the anxieties of the past. Indeed the first day of January for many of us will not bring about the financial peace of mind that we need. If you are like my family, you’ve had to cut…