{"id":22637,"date":"2020-07-01T01:10:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T05:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=22637"},"modified":"2020-06-26T09:50:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T13:50:14","slug":"peeking-in-the-shadows-crafting-a-book-of-shadows-and-light-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2020\/07\/01\/peeking-in-the-shadows-crafting-a-book-of-shadows-and-light-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Peeking in the Shadows: Crafting a Book of Shadows and Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #030303;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22638\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/peeking-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/peeking-logo.png 504w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/peeking-logo-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Over the next few months, we\u2019re going to take a look at the categories and sections you may wish to include in your BOS. What you add to your BOS is as unique as you are and will evolve and change as you evolve and change on your path. Flexibility is key to organizing your BOS, but you should have a method of organization as well. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the sections you may wish to organize. These are just a few:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Rituals<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">-Esbats<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">-Sabbats<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">-Other<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Spellcrafting<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Herbs<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Divination<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Visionary<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Energy Workings<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">This month, let\u2019s start with <b>Astrology&#8230;.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Whether you have actively explored the study of astrology, if you follow a pagan path you have made use of the principles of astrology\/astronomical timings. Every Esbat or Sabbat aligns with an astrological\/astronomical event. Any spellcrafting that makes use of specific times of the day or days makes use of the astrological\/astronomical principles. And, if you know something of astrology, you are probably making use of its energies, already. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">A very basic tool to add to your BOS is a section labeled astrology where you can make notes about the astrological energy that is accessible. Beyond this, I would also suggest as your first entry into this section a copy of your natal chart. This can easily be obtained through a variety of online web sites that offer free charts. I like: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.astro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.astro.com<\/a>. You will need your date of birth, geographic location and exact or approximate time of birth. After plugging in this information you will have the three basics of what I call your \u201cnatal blueprint\u201d (birth chart). These are your Sun sign, Moon sign and Ascendant\/Rising sign. Doing some reading about each of these will give you a wonderful picture of your predispositions. Knowing more about yourself will also give you a way of finding resonance at a deeper level for the components you select for all of your magickal workings. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">THIS IS A TEMPLATE YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING THIS INFO:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>The Natal Blueprint of (<\/b>Your Magickal Name<b>) (<\/b>Your Mundane Name<b>)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Date of Birth:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Time of Birth:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Location of Birth:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>My Sun Sign is:<\/b> (Sign) &#8211; (Element) &#8211; Modality<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>My Moon Sign is:<\/b> (Sign) &#8211; (Element) &#8211; Modality<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>My Ascendant is:<\/b> (Sign) &#8211; (Element) &#8211; Modality<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Characteristics of my Sun Sign are:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Write in this section as much information as you wish about your <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">particular astrological sign, its element and modality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Characteristics of my Moon Sign are:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Write in this section as much information as you wish about your <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">particular astrological sign, its element and modality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Characteristics of my Ascendant are:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Write in this section as much information as you wish about your <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">particular astrological sign, its element and modality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>What I have Learned:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Use this space to record what you have found to be true of yourself<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">and the energy of those astrological signs that make up your natal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">blueprint. Include specifics and how you feel these attributes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">can enhance your magickal\/spiritual workings and path.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>he Natal Blueprint of Amethyst Brighid (Robin Fennelly)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Sample<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Date of Birth:<\/b> February 2.1956<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Time of Birth<\/b>: 1:15p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Location of Birth:<\/b> Philadelphia, PA<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>My Sun Sign is:<\/b> Aquarius &#8211; Air &#8211; Fixed<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>My Moon Sign is:<\/b> Scorpio &#8211; Water &#8211; Fixed<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>My Ascendant is:<\/b> Gemini &#8211; Air &#8211; Mutable<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Characteristics of my Sun Sign are:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Mental processes \u2013 ability to see the larger picture \u2013 visionary \u2013 interested in the well-being of humanity as a whole<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Characteristics of my Moon Sign are:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Intuitive nature \u2013 intense emotions \u2013 psychically sensitive \u2013 private and reclusive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Characteristics of my Ascendant are:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Mental processes \u2013 communicative \u2013 agility \u2013 adaptable \u2013 quick moving and thinking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>What I have Learned:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">My natural gifts are those of mental (air) abilities. Magick I work is best supported by those energies that make use of the mind, but I am also able to reach deeply into the stores of my intuitive self. I tend to be a loner but am able to easily move from one state of being to the next with ease and adaptability. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p align=\"justify\">______________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Your Homework<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Print out your natal blueprint:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astro.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>www.astro.com<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Read more about the basics of astrology here: <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Temple of the Cosmic Spheres (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.templeofthecosmicspheres.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.templeofthecosmicspheres.com<\/a>)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Complete your template and spend some time reflecting and researching.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p align=\"justify\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Next Month:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Visionary Work<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Robin Fennelly\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">is a Third Degree Initiate within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacredwheel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakandwillow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oven of the Mystic Path<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Coven of the Mystic Path<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of Oak and Willow since Samhain of 2001.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work.<\/p>\n<p>Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience.<\/p>\n<p>Robin is the owner of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Holistic Embrace<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Robin\u2019s Books<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">For more info: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Robin\u2019s Website:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">www.robinfennelly.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW: <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 &nbsp; Over the next few months, we\u2019re going to take a look at the categories and sections you may wish to include in your BOS. What you add to your BOS is as unique as you are and will evolve and change as you evolve and change on your path. Flexibility is key to organizing your BOS, but you should have a method of organization as well. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the sections you may wish to organize. These are just a few: Astrology Rituals -Esbats -Sabbats -Other Spellcrafting Herbs Divination Visionary Energy Workings &nbsp; &nbsp; This month, let\u2019s start with Astrology&#8230;. Whether you have actively explored the study of astrology, if you follow a pagan path you have made use of the principles of astrology\/astronomical timings. Every Esbat or Sabbat aligns with an astrological\/astronomical event. Any spellcrafting that makes use of specific times of the day or days makes use of the astrological\/astronomical principles. And, if you know something of astrology, you are probably making use of its energies, already. A very basic tool to add to your BOS is a section labeled astrology where you can make notes about the astrological energy that is accessible. Beyond this, I would also suggest as your first entry into this section a copy of your natal chart. This can easily be obtained through a variety of online web sites that offer free charts. I like: www.astro.com. You will need your date of birth, geographic location and exact or approximate time of birth. After plugging in this information you will have the three basics of what I call your \u201cnatal blueprint\u201d (birth chart). These are your Sun sign, Moon sign and Ascendant\/Rising sign. Doing some reading about each of these will give you a wonderful picture of your predispositions. Knowing more about yourself will also give you a way of finding resonance at a deeper level for the components you select for all of your magickal workings. THIS IS A TEMPLATE YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING THIS INFO: &nbsp; The Natal Blueprint of (Your Magickal Name) (Your Mundane Name) Date of Birth: Time of Birth: Location of Birth: My Sun Sign is: (Sign) &#8211; (Element) &#8211; Modality My Moon Sign is: (Sign) &#8211; (Element) &#8211; Modality My Ascendant is: (Sign) &#8211; (Element) &#8211; Modality &nbsp; &nbsp; Characteristics of my Sun Sign are: Write in this section as much information as you wish about your particular astrological sign, its element and modality. Characteristics of my Moon Sign are: Write in this section as much information as you wish about your particular astrological sign, its element and modality. Characteristics of my Ascendant are: Write in this section as much information as you wish about your particular astrological sign, its element and modality. What I have Learned: Use this space to record what you have found to be true of yourself and the energy of those astrological signs that make up your natal blueprint. Include specifics and how you feel these attributes can enhance your magickal\/spiritual workings and path. The Natal Blueprint of Amethyst Brighid (Robin Fennelly) Sample Date of Birth: February 2.1956 Time of Birth: 1:15p.m. Location of Birth: Philadelphia, PA My Sun Sign is: Aquarius &#8211; Air &#8211; Fixed My Moon Sign is: Scorpio &#8211; Water &#8211; Fixed My Ascendant is: Gemini &#8211; Air &#8211; Mutable &nbsp; Characteristics of my Sun Sign are: Mental processes \u2013 ability to see the larger picture \u2013 visionary \u2013 interested in the well-being of humanity as a whole &nbsp; Characteristics of my Moon Sign are: Intuitive nature \u2013 intense emotions \u2013 psychically sensitive \u2013 private and reclusive &nbsp; Characteristics of my Ascendant are: Mental processes \u2013 communicative \u2013 agility \u2013 adaptable \u2013 quick moving and thinking &nbsp; &nbsp; What I have Learned: My natural gifts are those of mental (air) abilities. Magick I work is best supported by those energies that make use of the mind, but I am also able to reach deeply into the stores of my intuitive self. I tend to be a loner but am able to easily move from one state of being to the next with ease and adaptability. ______________________________________________________________________________ Your Homework Print out your natal blueprint: www.astro.com \u00a0 Read more about the basics of astrology here: Temple of the Cosmic Spheres (www.templeofthecosmicspheres.com) Complete your template and spend some time reflecting and researching. Next Month: Visionary Work *** About the Author: Robin Fennelly\u00a0is a Third Degree Initiate within\u00a0The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path.\u00a0\u00a0 Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of Oak and Willow since Samhain of 2001. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience. Robin is the owner of\u00a0Holistic Embrace\u00a0providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin\u2019s Books The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World For more info: http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html Robin\u2019s Website: www.robinfennelly.com Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW: www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10004],"tags":[10365,12085,10049,10050,12087,10525,10299,10898,10032,10931,12086,10521,10523,10072,10055],"class_list":["post-22637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-monthly-columns","tag-astrology","tag-birth-chart","tag-book-of-shadows","tag-bos","tag-chart","tag-creating","tag-guide","tag-help","tag-how-to","tag-journal","tag-natal","tag-peeking","tag-shadows","tag-spellbook","tag-writing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22637"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22641,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22637\/revisions\/22641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}