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Energetic Shifts Over the past couple of weeks there has been a real feel of increased sensitivity and at first I was convinced it was my female being rolling with the flow of natural evolution. However, as the week became two weeks and now hinting into three the increased sensitivities and the clarity to awareness are yet to be dulled. So, I decided to ask around and see if this was just me. Was it? It was then I realised that there are energetic shifts occurring. Some of us will feel it more than others and sometimes at different times. It can be because of the journey each of us…

Grounding and Centering Grounding and Centering is a very basic concept, that isn’t just a Wiccan thing. It’s something you can find outside of witchcraft, and well established and and widley practiced…..they just might not call it the same thing. Grounding and Centering in something practiced in Yoga, to help align your Chakras. It’s practiced in meditation, in the Catholic Church through saying “Hail Mary’s,” and so on and so forth. Grounding: There are many different ways to ground out your energy. Some people use a candle, others use breathing techniques. I use a beach. Imagine standing on a sandy white beach, ankles in 3 or four inches of crystalline…

Hey Guys and Gals.. I am sending out some crafts and ideas… Thought it might be interesting for Samhain Besom You will need: 4ft dowel- 1″ in diameter or a tree branch of the same approximate size, ball of twine, scissors, straw, thin willow twigs, broom corn or pliable herb stock. Take the straw or other herb stalk that you have chosen and soak overnight in luke warm salted water. The water swells the stalk slightly for bending without breakage, and the salt dispels former energies. When ready, remove stalks from the water and dry for just a bit. Not too much or the stalk will stiffen up, again. Place…

Parenting our Parents At this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere we are reminded of the slow period of life.  The heat of summer gives way to crisp nights,  leaves fall from the trees and circle our feet and the days get shorter.  As parents we see infinite youth in our children’s eyes, autumn to them is a time for fun, school and heralds the approach of winter celebrations and snow play. As Samhain approaches I am always reminded of our ancestors and elders.  They are the keepers of the family stories and the example of the autumn and winter phases of life’s circle.  How do we as pagans…

Yin Yang: Finding the Balance-Part II Last month I wrote about the Chinese concept of yin and yang. I was inspired to write that article based on my own journey from a masculine-based religious practice to a female-based spiritual practice. One way Pagans try to find balance within their spiritual practice is to work with both male and female deities. This is only way example of balance though. Being a balanced witch does not simply mean working with both male and female deities. In fact there can be Dianic witches who are much more balanced than their Pagan counterparts. We need balance in all areas of our lives whether mundane…

Lesson 4: What is poetry Objective: to define poetry as an art form and a tool; to become familiar with the kinds of poetry we will be working with for the remainder of the class. What is poetry? “poetry is literature in metrical form” is what you will find in the dictionary. That barely scratches the surface of what poetry is. poetry really is something that is almost impossible to define, it is so varied from form to form, author to author, that it if definition-less. While we can’t make a nice definition wrapped in a little bow, we can discuss what poetry is. poetry is, in many critics’ opinions,…

CERRIDWEN Samhain/Halloween Samhain (pronounced “Sow-en”) or Halloween is the most magical night of the year! Celebrated on October 31st, beginning at sundown, it is the greatest of the four Pagan Sabbats that divide the ancient calendar into winter, spring, summer and fall. Samhain means “end of summer.” The summer reign of the Goddess is now over; the Winter King is on his way. In ancient days, Samhain was the Celtic New Year, a time of gathering in for pastoral folk. Crops were harvested and stored. Animals were driven in from summer pasturage and slaughtered for food, or housed in barns and pens. People came home to ride out the harsh…

The Hermit (9) “Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”  ~ Carl Gustav Jung Image Description: The Rider-Waite deck portrays an old, bearded man dressed in dreary robes, standing on a desolate peak high in the mountains. His head is bowed and his expression speaks of wisdom and serenity. In his right hand he holds a raised lantern high in the air, casting its illuminating light into the darkness below him. Within the lantern is a brilliant six-pointed star. Symbols: Long, White Beard: Age, wisdom Lantern: To guide those below; “inner light” shared openly with…

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…

Ghost hunting Basics Ghost hunting has gained increased popularity over the years due to recent movies and television series.  Paranormal investigation is no longer something strange or unusual; in fact it is becoming not only a hobby but at times a career choice.  There are several things to consider when entering the world of ghost hunting.  Many enter this field because they have unanswered questions regarding the afterlife, or just want to experience something that proves there is so much more out there than we as a society are led to believe.  Whatever the reasons, there must be an understanding of the rules and guidelines to paranormal investigation First; pick…