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The Carousel Collection The circle has always had magical properties. It is said to be the purest and most profound symbol in existence. It has no beginning, and no end. In this sense, it represents infinity, eternity, wholeness of spirit, and femininity. Circles rule the world! Mathematically speaking, a circle is defined as a shape in which all points are equidistant from the center. The study of its unique qualities led to the development of calculus and geometry. It was recognized before the beginning of recorded history, and is the basis for the wheel. Together with the invention of circular gears during the Industrial Revolution, it made machinery and much…

Mistletoe Mistletoe (Viscum album –European Mistletoe; Phoradendron leucarpum and P. flavescens – Oak Mistletoe/American Mistletoe ) is also known as All Heal, Birdlime, Devil’s Fuge, Donnerbesen, European Mistletoe, Golden Bough, Holy Wood, Lignam sanctae crucis, Misseltoe, Thunderbesem, Witches Broom and Wood of the Cross.   It is known as all purpose or “All Heal” herb by the Druids.  Mistletoe is found in Winter Holiday season and can be found in Europe and the United States.   Also, Mistletoe is a parasite and only grows on a host plant.  So if you decide to grow Mistletoe, make sure to grow it with a plant that you would not be upset if it weakens…

Cinnamon, Cardamom & Nutmeg The aroma of winter is wood smoke and evergreen. But winter holidays smell spicy. Herbs that grow only in the tropics – such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, allspice, and vanilla – are called spices. Their aromatic oils and volatile esters entice us with delicious smells and mouth-watering tastes. And spices warm us from the inside, as if we had ingested the tropical sun on a cold day. Spices help preserve food and counter a variety of illnesses, too. Come, sit and warm your feet by the fire. Close your eyes and imagine the dense green forests where aromatic spices grow. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) made…

Since it’s the holiday season it seems only fitting that we take a look inward at this time of year.  We often take stock of the what we are thankful for and start planting the seeds of what will be sown in the comming year.  The focus of the meditation will be to acknowledge your spiritual accomplishments, and set your goals for spiritual growth. You will want a few items before we begin.  You’ll want a candle, a notebook, and a pen.  These tools will help you to focus on your goals and to help them manifest. Since we are talking about spiritual growth a candle of white, silver, or…

The Winter Solstice or Yule is one of the Lesser Wiccan Sabbats, and it is also the shortest day of the year, and hence – the longest night. This usually takes place on December 21st. Other than the most common name of Yule, various other names for the Winter Solstice include Midwinter, Yuletide (the Teutonic version), Alban han (Caledonii Tradition, or the Druids), Feill Fionnain (Pecti-Wita Tradition, which falls on December 22nd). Yuletide lasts from December 20th through December 31st. It begins on “Mother Night” and ends twelve days later, on “Yule Night”, hence the “Twelve Days of Christmas” tradition. Alban han, unlike all the others, is not considered a…

Freyja – Queen of the Valkyries Goddess of Love, Beauty, War and Death Freyja (also known as Freya) was one of the major goddess of Norse mythology and leader of the Valkyries.  She was the goddess of love, fertility and beauty.   She is also known as the Goddess of war, battle, death, magic, prophecy and wealth.   She could be seen as the counterpart to Rhiannon and looked upon as the Lady.  It is thought that the day of “Friday” was named after Freyja. Freyja was married to mysterious God Od, who is sometimes associated with Odin.  One of the myths associated with this is that Od left her and as…

November Moon Report Engineers in Your Ear (E.Y.E.) Interview with Payam Nabarz Author of Stellar Magic Monthly Horoscope November Monthly horoscope 2009 for Libra and Scorpio (24 August – 22 October) Scorpio’s in the month of November your powers of self expression will continue to be strong. You are exceptionally self confidant. Your WILL be strong. Your health will remain good and it is certain that as always you show your virtues of courage and honor. Sagittarians hate selfish and mean actions, you live to help others, but you do not like those who resent persistently ask for favors. Be mindful of violent outbursts. Monthly Prayer Turn my thoughts, heart…

“The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.” -Alfred Noyes, The Highwayman Full Moon NOV  2 11:14 am* Full moons occur from fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon. Full moons are prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination. Any workings that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healing for serious conditions, can be done now. Also, full moons aide work for love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money, divination, and dreams. It is said that full moon magic is like a white candle — all purpose. Full moon magic can be conjured during the 3 days prior to the rise of the…

Guardian Statue Household Protector Spell The Roman festival of Compitalia honored the Lares for their help. The Lares are household hearth deities said to reside with each family as a type of protection. The story began with two children born from a liaison between the god Mercury and a mute Naiad named Laura, whose tongue had been cut out by the god Jupiter. The Lares became widely revered by Romans as house guardians and were depicted as monkeys covered in dog skins with a barking dog at their feet. Another Roman deity associated with the hearth and fire is the goddess Vesta. She too, became a popular household guardian, depicted…

Yemaya – The Great Mother Yemaya is the Goddess of the Ocean and is also known as the Great Mother and the Mother of All Creation.  She is also the Protector of Children and women, especially pregnant women.    She is the Mother of the Fish and the Goddess of Surrender.  Yemaya is an Orisha, which is one of the Gods of the Yoruba religion, which was brought to America from Africa.  One of the theories is that she traveled from Egypt to Africa and her name changed from Isis to Yemaya.  Yemaya is associated with the river of Ogun, because this river is known to cure infertility. Yemaya has many…