http://www.llewellynjournal.com The Llewellyn Journal RSS news feed for articles by famous and new writers on . http://www.llewellyn.com/images/moon_logo.gif http://www.llewellynjournal.com en-us Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:00 CST Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:00 CST TextPad TLJEditor@llewellyn.com webmaster@llewellyn.com http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1436 As sacred gardens come back into fruition, many Witches are wondering if their herb magic could be more potent. Using the personal arts of intuition and customization, Melanie Harris shows how to increase the potency of herb magic. Mon, 12 May 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Melanie Harris) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1436 Herb gardening http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1564 So, youandrsquo;ve turned on your favorite meditation music, lit some incense, turned off all the phones, and locked all the doors and windows. Safe and secure in your little cocoon of calmness, it is time to meditate. You meet a winsome, lithe young girl or a stooped old woman or a big bosomed, bountiful mother. She gives you insight into your life and, maybe, even offers to heal various wounds that you have carried around for quite some time. You return from your meditation, ready to offer praise to your generous Goddess, and you realize that you forgot to ask her name. In fact you have absolutely no idea which Goddess came to your aid so readily. What do you do? Michelle Skye, author of Goddess Alive! and Goddess Afoot!, details how to discern which Goddess came to your aid. Mon, 05 May 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Michelle Skye) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1564 God and Goddess http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1493 What constitutes a new moon? How should modern-day witches go about celebrating this lunar phenomenon? Ann Moura, author of the Green Witchcraft series and Grimoire for the Green Witch, shares different ways to celebrate the New and Dark Moon Esbats. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Ann Moura) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1493 Witchcraft http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1380 Magick has evolved tremendously over the past few years. It has stood the test of time, overcome the slander of contrary opinion, and it has taken a very deep position in the mainstream community. The new faces and names to the occult remain loyal to their traditions, but are not bound by it, and all of us have built our foundation from the techniques of elder work. What will the magickal foundation be like for those of tomorrow? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Jason Kitchen) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1380 Magic and Ritual http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1508 As silly as it may sound, thereand#39;s something both magical and therapeutic about plunging your hands into the soil. First of all, it reaffirms your link with the Earth and increases your capacity for walking between the worlds equally. It also provides a link to the collective consciousness of everyone who has ever tread that piece of ground. Just as important, though, it stabilizes the psyche and allows you to see everything in a new lightandmdash;a brighter lightandmdash;a light in which solutions are found, problems are solved, and fresh starts abound. And after the dormancy of Winter, thatand#39;s something we can all use. Dorothy Morrison, author of Bud, Blossom, andamp; Leaf, shares gardening rituals for affirmation and growth. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Dorothy Morrison) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1508 Gardening http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1496 Have you ever walked into a room or building where the energy felt dark and heavy? Or have you been with another person and their energy felt either dark or light? Constance Rodriguez, author of Gifts of the Soul, explains about the subtle body and how to become a full expression of who you are at the level of the Soul. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Constance Rodriguez) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1496 Chakras and Energy Work http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1522 As spring draws ever nearer, gardeners will begin to renew their green space. Stephanie Rose Bird, author of Four Seasons of Mojo and Sticks, Stone, Roots andamp; Bones, discusses ways to make your green space a sacred space. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Stephanie Rose Bird) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1522 Gardening http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1437 Astrology can be understood in many ways, since it is a multifaceted subject. On a very deep level, we can learn what our spiritual, archetypal or mythical astrology path should be, once we better understand the symbolism and deep inner meaning of our Rising Sign. By taking a look at our Rising Sign and understanding the deep inner meaning attached, we may understand a bit better what our life path is. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Isabelle Ghaneh) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1437 Astrology http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1500 Ostara, that magical time of renewal and balance, is just around the corner. Use this magical time for personal recreation, and to become the person you truly desire to be. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Edain McCoy) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1500 http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1543 Llewellyn publishes numerous books each year, on various metaphysical topics, from Kabbalah to natural witchery to electional astrology. However, weand#39;re often asked about the topic of andquot;advancedandquot; books. What are they? Where are they? Carl Llewellyn Weschcke responds. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Carl Llewellyn Weschcke) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1543 http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1472 It may be a clichandeacute; to compare spirituality to a garden, but there really is no better analogy because our lives come into blossom and grow lush when we cultivate spirit. With springtime unfolding, this is the perfect time to pay attention to our spirituality, and a good way to do this is through ritual. Sandra Kynes, author of Your Altar and A Year of Ritual, explains the importance of ritual. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Sandra Kynes) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1472 http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1398 Vampires are ubiquitous; from vampires that walk among us (psychic and otherwise) to the mythology and media of every culture, we encounter vampires. As our own, Western ideas of what a vampire is evolves, however, these images are continuing to show up in Japanese culture. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Magnolia Clark (D. Davidson)) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1398 Vampires http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1474 Regardless of how you spent Valentineandrsquo;s Day or even if it is simply meaningless to you, everyone needs help with their love life from time to time. And whether you are looking to begin a relationship anew, mend one on the rocks, or forget the pain of loves past, love spells are a great aid in moving your love life forward. Ileana Abrev, author of White Spells for Love, teaches how the simplest of things can create the most powerful love spells on your way to finding, keeping, and nurturing love. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Ileana Abrev) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1474 Spells http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1377 Man is a knot into which relationships are tied, according to Antoine de Saint-Exupery. tandrsquo;s true that most of us, though certainly not all of us, need to connect with someone; when that connection is made, how can the energy created be interpreted? Can relationships (both negative and positive) be understood? Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Isabelle Ghaneh) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1377 Astrology http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1448 How to Enchant A Man is an entertaining and enjoyable guide into the world of loving enchantments, romantic spells, and womenandrsquo;s witchery. Designed for both single and married enchantresses, this is a fun and pleasurable book that invites you, the reader, into the world of personal improvement. Reclaim your feminine power, focus on your captivating abilities as a woman, and bring more romance, laughter, love, and magick into your life! Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Ellen Dugan) http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/1448 Relationships and Romance