{"id":16731,"date":"2018-03-01T01:15:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T06:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=17387"},"modified":"2018-03-03T00:28:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-03T05:28:11","slug":"welcome-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/01\/welcome-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17388\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Ostara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"473\" height=\"611\" \/><\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"listing-title\"><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Cover art: <\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/516986415\/ostara-spring-equinox-eostre-goddess?ref=shop_home_active_11\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Ostara <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Spring Equinox<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Goddess Tree of Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Wire Wrapped Pendant <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/people\/Pinkfirefly135\">Rachael<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: small;\">of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/RachaelsWireGarden\">RachaelsWireGarden<\/a> Etsy shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17400\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Rachael-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"63\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>About <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>the artist<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>: <\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: small;\">I began my wire-wrapping journey in 2013. I am self-taught, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&amp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> my designs are inspired by everything in my little world. Every piece has a special story behind it, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&amp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> all are thoughtfully <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&amp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> carefully crafted to bring each of those unique concepts to life. It&#8217;s my hope that the meaningful messages behind these designs are not missed, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&amp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> that they will bring joy, hope, or even healing to anyone they touch. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">You can find Rachael at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/RachaelsWireGarden\">RachaelsWireGarden<\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelsWireGarden\/\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h1><b><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">This month we usher in Spring &amp; Ostara with offerings of inspirations! We come <\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">bearing<\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"> gifts of <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/ostara-correspondences-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sabbat information<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">brilliant<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"> articles, &amp; illuminating reviews!<\/span> <\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1250119367\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1250119367&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=paganpages-20&amp;linkId=92dd5f4db978f53666063d8d8300e580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1250119367&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=paganpages-20\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/a><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Bringing Joy to the World!\u00a0 This month we <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/interview-sanjiv-chopra-gina-vild\/\">interview<\/a> authors Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild who Compel Readers to Find Happiness by Living a Purposeful Life in their newest book,&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/interview-sanjiv-chopra-gina-vild\/\">The Two Most Important Days<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-17228\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Headspace1-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">\u2018<i>A few minutes could change your whole day.<\/i>\u2019 That&#8217;s what<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/review-headspace-the-app\/\">Headspace<\/a> <span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">claims.\u00a0 Our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/author\/mabh-savage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mabh Savage<\/a> <span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">continues her journey on finding Meditation Apps that are really worth your time &amp; actually help.\u00a0 This month she<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/review-headspace-the-app\/\">reviews Headspace<\/a><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">.\u00a0 Find out what she<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/review-headspace-the-app\/\">has to say<\/a><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">!<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1573246417\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1573246417&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=paganpages-20&amp;linkId=385314b24eee2e5fdc2cbba18e4da7c1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1573246417&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=paganpages-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=paganpages-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1573246417\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/author\/susan-rossi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susan Rossi<\/a>, in her review of <\/span><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/book-review-lucid-dreaming-plain-and-simple-tips-and-techniques-for-insight-creativity-and-personal-growth-by-robert-waggoner-and-caroline-mccready\/\">Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple<\/a>: Tips and Techniques for Insight, Creativity &amp; Personal Growth<i>&#8216;<\/i>\u00a0by Robert Waggoner &amp; Caroline McCready, <\/span><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">explains for those not familiar with the concept, that lucid dreaming occurs when dreamers \u201cwake up\u201d inside a nighttime dream, realize they are dreaming &amp; can direct activity in the dream.\u00a0 Find out how she feels <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/book-review-lucid-dreaming-plain-and-simple-tips-and-techniques-for-insight-creativity-and-personal-growth-by-robert-waggoner-and-caroline-mccready\/\">this book<\/a> can help.\u00a0 <i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17415\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/LupaHeadshot-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"252\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">The immensely talented author, artist, ecopsychologist, and naturalist <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/interview-with-author-artist-lupa\/\">Lupa talks<\/a> with our <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/interview-with-author-artist-lupa\/\">resident tarotist<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/author\/raushanna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raushanna<\/a> about her newest works; <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/02\/review-of-tarot-of-the-bones-deck-companion-book-by-lupa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Tarot of Bones Deck and Companion Book<\/a>, her personal recommendations, and what she is working on next.\u00a0 It all makes for a very <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/interview-with-author-artist-lupa\/\">intriguing interview<\/a>.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-17382\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Photo-14-Entire-Box-186x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">This month in <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/worth-the-witch-7\/\">Worth the Witch<\/a>, we feature a Sabbat Box from <a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/worth-the-witch-7\/\">The Witch\u2019in Way<\/a>.\u00a0 Handcrafted and filled with creative thinking this month&#8217;s Box arrived to impress.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/pagan_blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-16602\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Award.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">We would like to take a moment now to Thank our Readers, the Gods, the Goddesses, &amp; Those who Inspire us.\u00a0 We are truly Blessed.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Join us on<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PaganPagesOrg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaganPagesorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/paganpagesorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/communities\/108979387032451462432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google+ Community<\/a><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/paganpagesorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLA5TCaxo0pD6HK5McOa-Tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Won&#8217;t you be our neighbor?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>_______________________________________________________________ Cover art: Ostara Spring Equinox Goddess Tree of Life Wire Wrapped Pendant by Rachael of RachaelsWireGarden Etsy shop. About the artist: I began my wire-wrapping journey in 2013. I am self-taught, &amp; my designs are inspired by everything in my little world. Every piece has a special story behind it, &amp; all are thoughtfully &amp; carefully crafted to bring each of those unique concepts to life. It&#8217;s my hope that the meaningful messages behind these designs are not missed, &amp; that they will bring joy, hope, or even healing to anyone they touch. You can find Rachael at RachaelsWireGarden or on Facebook. _______________________________________________________________ This month we usher in Spring &amp; Ostara with offerings of inspirations! We come bearing gifts of sabbat information, brilliant articles, &amp; illuminating reviews! &nbsp; Bringing Joy to the World!\u00a0 This month we interview authors Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild who Compel Readers to Find Happiness by Living a Purposeful Life in their newest book,&#8221;The Two Most Important Days.&#8221; &nbsp; \u2018A few minutes could change your whole day.\u2019 That&#8217;s what Headspace claims.\u00a0 Our Mabh Savage continues her journey on finding Meditation Apps that are really worth your time &amp; actually help.\u00a0 This month she reviews Headspace.\u00a0 Find out what she has to say! &nbsp; Susan Rossi, in her review of &#8216;Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple: Tips and Techniques for Insight, Creativity &amp; Personal Growth&#8216;\u00a0by Robert Waggoner &amp; Caroline McCready, explains for those not familiar with the concept, that lucid dreaming occurs when dreamers \u201cwake up\u201d inside a nighttime dream, realize they are dreaming &amp; can direct activity in the dream.\u00a0 Find out how she feels this book can help.\u00a0 &nbsp; The immensely talented author, artist, ecopsychologist, and naturalist Lupa talks with our resident tarotist Raushanna about her newest works; The Tarot of Bones Deck and Companion Book, her personal recommendations, and what she is working on next.\u00a0 It all makes for a very intriguing interview. &nbsp; This month in Worth the Witch, we feature a Sabbat Box from The Witch\u2019in Way.\u00a0 Handcrafted and filled with creative thinking this month&#8217;s Box arrived to impress. _______________________________________________________________ We would like to take a moment now to Thank our Readers, the Gods, the Goddesses, &amp; Those who Inspire us.\u00a0 We are truly Blessed. _______________________________________________________________ Join us on\u00a0Facebook,\u00a0Twitter,\u00a0Pinterest, Google+ Community, Instagram, &amp; YouTube. 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