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Faeries, Elves, & Other Kin: The Fae and their Origin The name fairy comes from the Old French word faerie. The word faerie as we commonly know it has been hackneyed by using it to describe paranormal beings and the like. Never the less, there is an enormous amount of differentiation in categorizing a faerie from today’s modern literature and those of literature from the middle ages, particularly those of the Celtic tradition as well as from other faerie traditions such as those from  Germany, England and many Slavic countries. Oftentimes when one thinks about the Fae, they envision them as tiny winged creatures flittering around a glittering unearthly light…

Keeping your kitchen space…both magickal and mundane A neat and tidy kitchen is not needed for magickal cooking but it certainly helps. Keeping the spiritually as well as the culinary cleaned up is pretty easy. You can start by using cleaning products that are non-toxic and biodegradable. As GREEN is the way to go these days it is not very hard to find Use wash clothes instead of paper towels. Many things you have in your home right now.. You can clean a grubby pan with uncooked rice or sea salt instead of with a scouring pad and harsh cleaners (Brillo) You can clean your sink with lemon juice and…

This article is dedicated to Father Jordan Stratford+ of the Apostolic Johannite Church and fellow witch, who helped me to find Holy Sophia. My long, agonizing journey towards becoming a Christian Witch began on the day that I left the Christian Church forever, which was thirteen years ago.  After having been an Ultra- Traditional Catholic followed by my conversion to the Russian Orthodox Church, one day, I simply walked out of the 2,000 year old, heavy oaken Christian door and never looked back.  Or, so I thought at the time. Leaving Christianity had nothing to do with Jesus Christ or his Mother Mary, the latter, to whom I had been…

The Great Pumpkin…Seed Pumpkins are one of Mother Nature’s many gifts.  It is easy to take this gift for granted especially, when we see them adorning walkways and porches in honor of Halloween.   In fact many of us throw out the most important part of the pumpkin, the seed.  Pumpkin seeds are one of nature’s perfect foods.  The nutritional value of pumpkinseeds makes them a powerhouse of nutrients packed with most of the B vitamins, as well as C, D, E, and K. They contain essential minerals including magnesium, calcium, potassium, niacin, zinc and phosphorous.  Holistic practitioners have used Pumpkin seeds for centuries to eliminate various types of intestinal parasites,…

From THE DIARY OF ANA  D’MITRIEV May 1, 1993 Sumner’s a good sort, underneath that persona.  He knows his job, even if he does seem as dense as a granite slab sometimes. I seem to be the envy of my department, if the letters I get from some of the other grad students is any indication.  Even Sandy, who’s off to warm, tropical Belize to work on a Mayan excavation, writes that she’s envious. “Travel to strange, foreign places, meet fascinating exotic people, dine on spice and intrigue – become an archaeologist”.  Right, if a can of cold beans as an alternative to lard soup is spicy, and being leered…

*The Hedgewitch lives in the space between the Village and the Forest. Between the mundane and the magical. S/He lives with a foot in both worlds. This column is dedicated to the Hedgewitches of the planet earth. Gratitude: Living Thanksgiving Every Day Gratitude. The words conjures many images. Saying thanks, in a heartfelt way, when someone does us a kindness. Feeling comforted by the fact that we have or are something we value. The theme of Thanksgiving. Gratitude is what separates folks who appreciate what they have from those who are never satisfied. I know this is my personal soap-box, and to those who have endured numerous columns devoted to…

Judgment (20) “Their errors have been weighed and found to have been dust in the balance; if their sins were as scarlet, they are now white as snow: they have been washed in the blood of the mediator and redeemer, Time.” ~Percy Bysshe Shelley Image Description: The Rider-Waite deck depicts a nude man, woman, child, and other individuals in the distance rising from coffins that are floating on the sea. Their arms are outstretched toward an angel hovering above them. The angel is blowing a trumpet that holds a banner bearing the symbol of an equal sided cross.  In the background snow covered mountains rise to the sky. Symbols: Coffins:…

Happy Birthday to Us!  Three Years old this month!!  To celebrate we have worked hard to improve our look and setup to give our readers what they ask for.  We are always trying to please our fans 🙂 To kick off the new year and our birthday with a surprise! We are pleased to feature an interview with the one and only CELIA FARRAN!!!!! She has blessed us with an amazing interview you are sure to love! Not only our look has changed but the directory has changed as well.  It is now searchable by keywords to make your needs easily met. Tell us what you think of all the…

Blessed Samhain. Normally in this section of the magazine you would find a great review of a most terrific book which I had found for your enjoyment.  However this is our Samhain issue and Pagan Pages, as you have noticed, has a new look and some new departments and this month I, also, am creating a new department of reviews which may at times included interviews. With that said, I have taken some time getting to know this artist and it is going to be a blast getting to introduce you to a multi-talented person who is not only a SINGER, but also a SONGWRITER, ACTRESS, and a wonderful STORYTELLER.…