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'E-Mail To The Journal' is Here
Date: 2002-08-20 By: Donald Michael Kraig
"EMAIL TO THE JOURNAL" IS HERE By Donald Michael KraigEditor, The Llewellyn Journal Today, The Llewellyn Journal begins a new phase. As the thousands of people who have read our articles have seen, at the end of each article we have asked ...

2005 Love Predictions for All Sun Signs
Date: 2005-01-03 By: Maria Shaw
Aries - Single? This is your best year in over a decade to meet someone special, walk down the aisle or just plain fall madly in love. Married? You’ll fall in love all over again. If there are any problems in your marriage, you can work on ...

2006 Spring Love Predictions
Date: 2006-03-06 By: Maria Shaw
Romantic influences look good for most of the zodiac signs this spring. Others may not fare quite as well. But not to worry, Cupid has a plan for each and every one of us! Here’s my spring love forecast for 2006. Aries: It’s now or ...

How to Enchant a Man: Spells to Bewitch, Bedazzle & Beguile
Date: 2008-02-11 By: Ellen Dugan
How to Enchant A Man is an entertaining and enjoyable guide into the world of loving enchantments, romantic spells, and women’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!

Rejuvenation, an Essay and Review by Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Date: 2008-01-21 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Do you want to live longer, younger, and better? Each year, more and more of us are living longer, and "younger" than many of our relatives. What does it take to live life to its fullest potential? Carl Llewellyn Weschcke review's Dr. Joe H. Slate's Rejuvenation.

The Art of Spiritual Healing
Date: 2003-06-27 By: Phyllis Galde
Because The Art of Spiritual Healing was the first book I edited at Llewellyn and because I was so interested in alternative healing (I try to avoid allopathic medicine if at all possible), it made a profound impact on my life. It shaped my ...

The Da Vinci Tarot: Breaking the Code
Date: 2006-04-03 By: Mark McElroy
Leonardo da Vinci didn’t play by the rules. He accepted commissions he never finished. He invented machines so advanced, the technology of his day couldn’t produce them. He completed masterpieces -- like The Last Supper -- using untested and ...

Whispers from the Woods: Wisdom for Everyday Life
Date: 2006-02-27 By: Sandra Kynes
Modern Pagans have continually sought ways to honor the natural world and live more closely with the rhythms and spirit of the land. Many of us find that drawing close to nature provides access to different levels of energy and awareness, which ...

A is for AURA, B is for BODY, C is for COSMOS
Date: 2008-02-04 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
The “Human Aura” is much more than a colorful balloon surrounding the body, useful for analysis of character, health, and your current emotional state. Carl Llewellyn Weschcke reviews Aura Energy for Health, Healing & Balance: access and activate your inner psychic faculties, and focus them into a powerful program of personal success.


A Little Taste of Miracle
Date: 2009-03-02 By: Clea Danaan
As omnivores living busy lives, we often grapple with where to get our food. Fresh versus fast? Local versus cheap? Organic versus free range? Clea Danaan, author of Voices of the Earth and Sacred Land suggests that we return to gardening ourselves, not simply for the production of our food, but because gardening heals us and returns us to the miracle of life, reminding us that we are in a relationship with the Earth, with whom we co-create life.

A Magical Meditation for Lovers
Date: 2004-07-26 By: Mabel Iam
The meditative state is our natural state. When we reach this state, we recognize what lies at the root of all our experiences, and we become fully aware. Meditation awakens the fundamental and innate intelligence of being - the light of our spirit ...

A Magical Place for a Perfect Lover
Date: 2004-03-01 By: Mabel Iam
Magic is the art of using the energies provided by nature and the universe. When blocked energy becomes free, it produces pleasure and is hence welcomed by those around you. Successfully finding the right mate is a process that has three main steps. ...

A Piece of History
Date: 2001-09-14 By: Lord Green Man and Lady Diana BirdSong
Precis: Two Wiccans rediscover a piece of their past and the importance of The Grimoire of Lady Sheba in the history of Paganism and Wicca. A PIECE OF HISTORY By Lord Green Man and Lady Diana BirdSong We have been Wiccans, now, for ...

A Really Scary Ghost Story
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Recently Llewellyn published a book with the intriguing title, Don’t Call Them Ghosts. That made me remember some of the various “ghosts” I have encountered in my life. And the many stories I’ve heard over the years. Perhaps we shouldn’t call ...

A Sip of Wisdom: A Personal Assessment by the Elements
Date: 2009-06-29 By: Bronwynn Forrest Torgerson
We all have our own interpretations and honoring of the four elemental quadrants. Whatever attributes we ascribe to the elements, we can use their unique energies to lend guidance and clarification in our lives. Bronwynn Forrest Torgerson, author of One Witch's Way, presents a short self assessment exercise to help you identify how to best use the guidance of the elements.

A Spell for Pye
Date: 2001-11-09 By: Eth Moore
Precis: Although we don't usually include articles by very young people, this one just charmed us. It shows how a young girl learns about magic and how she put it to use. In order to keep the flavor of her original writing, we have left ...

A Template for Our Times
Date: 2008-10-13 By: Anodea Judith
We’re all on a journey. A journey to heal ourselves, to figure out what life is all about, to discover the mysteries. It’s a challenging journey with fits and starts, dead-ends, even getting totally lost at times, forgetting where we are and picking ourselves up, asking, “Now where was I before that happened?” Wouldn’t it be nice if someone gave you a guidebook? Or at least a map? Anodea Judith, author of Wheels of Life, illuminates the path of our journey.

A Theory about Hauntings
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
I have a theory that “hauntings” happens most often in houses that “turn inward.” By that I mean that the architecture of the house is such that one lives within the walls and rarely pays attention to what goes on outside. And that's the way most ...

A Time to Recreate Yourself
Date: 2008-03-17 By: Edain McCoy
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.

A Traditional Foundation
Date: 2008-04-21 By: Jason Kitchen
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?

A Walk in the Shining Tribe
Date: 2003-09-15 By: Rachel Pollack
A WALK IN THE SHINING TRIBE by: Rachel Pollack "Rachel Pollack's "Shinning Tribe" Tarot deck is like coming home to the roots of Tarot- that place where images provoke meanings that surface from inner places that formed early on. Her images draw ...

Actor / President Dies at 93
Date: 2004-06-07 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
After a lifetime of success as an actor and politician, Ronald Reagan’s life ended on June 5, 2004, at around 1:00 p.m. The only modern president to consider astrology as he planned his schedule, Reagan used astrology to enhance his already ...

Adventures in Teaching Clairvoyance: My Little Psychic Experiments
Date: 2007-01-29 By: Debra Lynne Katz
Is clairvoyance a special gift that few people possess, or is it a talent laying dormant in all our minds, just waiting to be discovered? Debra Lynne Katz, author of You Are Psychic, believes we all have psychic abilities that can be developed through practice. Here, she describes a few of her favorite experiments with students who are learning to uncover their hidden psychic traits, and she gives tips on how best to nurture your own natural clairvoyant abilities.

Alchemical Transformation in the Golden Dawn
Date: 2006-08-28 By: Lyam Thomas Christopher
Lyam Thomas Christopher, author of Kabbalah, Magic, and the Great Work of Self Transformation, examines the alchemical relations between the magic of Kabbalah and the Golden Dawn.

Alchemy and the Alchemists
Date: 2004-03-15 By: Raymond Buckland
“The Mysteries” . . . we generally think of these in relation to the ancient initiatory rites of Greece and Rome; the Eleusinian Mysteries, the Orphic, the Phrygian, the Mithraic, plus the Egyptian, Tibetan, and others. Yet the term could as well be ...

Alchemy: One Year Later - A Retrospective Look at a Year of Alchemical Practice and the Lessons Learned
Date: 2006-10-02 By: Mark Stavish
Get a rare glimpse of the lessons learned during the primary year of an alchemist's practices. Mark Stavish, author of The Path to Alchemy, shares wisdom gained from his first alchemical challenges and triumphs, along with stories from several other experienced alchemists and their first years of practice.

Alhazred
Date: 2006-09-18 By: Donald Tyson
Delving into history, legend, and myth, Donald Tyson explores the world of Alhazred, his newest book on this mysterious wandering author of H. P. Lovecraft's Necronomicon.

Alhazred's Necronomicon
Date: 2005-10-31 By: Donald Tyson
The Necronomicon has become a kind of egregore in the modern world. It is the most notorious grimoire of all time, a notable achievement for a book that never existed. There is no historical evidence that such a book was written, yet tens of ...

Alternative Healing From Japan
Date: 2009-03-23 By: D. Davidson
People will never stop trying to find ways to heal themselves.  In the past few decades, the Western world has grown increasingly intrigued by Eastern forms of alternative healing, including those from Japan. What is the fascination with the mysterious "chi," around which these healing alternatives revolve? How can we benefit, both physically and spiritually, from that which we cannot see?

Amulets, Talismans, & Charms
Date: 2004-04-19 By: Richard Webster
When I was writing Amulets and Talismans for Beginners, a friend commented that it would have to be of historic interest only, as no one used them nowadays. He hadn’t noticed all the people who wear astrological pendants, ankhs, St. Christopher ...

An Interview with Dr. Jonn Mumford
Date: 2002-04-12 By: The Llewellyn Journal
Precis: The Eastern spiritual system known as Tantra has been growing at an explosive rate in the West. In this exclusive interview, The Llewellyn Journal discusses the subject with the author of books such as A Chakra & Kundalini ...

An Interview with Robert M. Place
Date: 2002-04-02 By: The Llewellyn Journal
Precis: The well-known artist and author reveals how he came to create the Tarot of the Saints, its spiritual nature, and how it combines the myths of Christianity with the archetypes of the Tarot, and how both the Tarot and the legends ...

An Interview with Ximena Ortiz and Migene Gonzalez-Wippler
Date: 2005-07-28 By: Heather Roets
Breaking into the publishing world can be a very difficult and trying process—there are many challenges, set backs, and questions along the road to success. What kind of manuscripts are publishers looking for? How can I make sure someone really ...

An It Harm None: Pagans, the Military, and the C.O. Question
Date: 2008-06-23 By: Stefani E. Barner
As the United States continues to be engagd in not one, but two, wars, Stefani Barner, author of Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces, proposes the question: how should pagans deal with the the topic of war?

Animals as Reflections of Ourselves
Date: 2005-07-25 By: Lisa Hunt
Renowned psychoanalyst and author James Hillman said in his book Dream Animals, “The imagination is itself a great animal.” What is it about animals that captivates us and sparks our imaginations? Just this morning my young children were ...

Astral Divination with the I Ching
Date: 2001-10-12 By: Charles Foster
Precis: The author reveals a strikingly original method of using the I Ching, one which requires magical practice rather than consultation with a book. ASTRAL DIVINATION WITH THE I CHING By Charles Foster As many of you reading ...

Astral Projection: Why You Want to Leave Your Body
Date: 2007-09-17 By: Carl Weschcke
We are multi-dimensional beings, with part of ourselves inhabiting a physical body and part of ourselves belonging to an ethereal one. In between these two bodies, who (or what) are we? Where can we find our "selves?" Perhaps the astral plane is the place to look...

Astral Travel Training
Date: 2004-09-13 By:


Astrological Attributions of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
Date: 2003-05-23 By: David Godwin
Ever since the doctrine of sympathies was propounded by the Greeks and popularized in the Renaissance by Agrippa, there has been a great deal of emphasis in esoteric circles on establishing sets of correspondences. Sometimes these lists have become ...

Astrology Evaluates Operation Iron Hammer
Date: 2003-11-18 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Astrology Evaluates Operation Iron Hammer Astrology says the Iron Hammer initiative may work, but will take time. The U.S. and its allies launched a coordinated offensive called Iron Hammer, designed to root out pro-Saddam Hussein loyalists, ...

Astrology in the News - Asian Earthquake and Tsunamis
Date: 2005-01-17 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
In the wake of worst natural disaster in recorded history, the victims of a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra struggle to put their lives back together. With over 147,000 dead and millions homeless, the world has responded with enormous ...

Astrology in the News: Planes Crash in Russia
Date: 2004-08-26 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
On Tuesday, August 24, 2004, two planes crashed in Russia at about the same time. Both planes took off from an airport in Moscow, the first at 9:35 p.m. and the second 40 minutes later, according to Associated Press reporter Mike Eckel. The ...

Astrology in the news: The Candidates’ Wives
Date: 2004-10-18 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
With the exception of Geraldine Ferraro, we naturally focus on the men running for the office. However, first ladies have sometimes stolen the show. I recall Jacqueline Kennedy making a huge impression all over the world. In a speech, John ...

Astrology News - Tribute and Obit for Joyce Jillson
Date: 2004-10-08 By: Maria Shaw
America lost one of its most beloved astrologers last week. Joyce Jillson died October 1, 2004 of kidney failure in Los Angeles. The 58-year-old was best known for her syndicated horoscope column that appeared in newspapers across the country. ...

Basic Shielding for Meetings
Date: 2005-12-31 By: AC Fisher Aldag
You’re attending an intense, focused business meeting where everyone is shouting their ideas. You feel disconnected, chaotic, confused. A committee is formed, and two people volunteer to chair the position. When it comes to a vote, the person who ...

Bavarian Root Doctors and Herbal Lore
Date: 2009-02-23 By: Nancy Arrowsmith
The wide world of herbs can often be confusing. Which herb is best for skin conditions? What proportions are to be used in my tincture? Can herbs be used in place of allopathic drugs? Nancy Arrowsmith, author of A Field Guide to the Little People and Essential Herbal Wisdom, recounts her days working in an herb shop in Munich, gaining knowledge that would become part of Essential Herbal Wisdom.

Beltane and May Day Customs
Date: 2008-05-19 By: Raven Grimassi
Whatever the origins of May Day or Beltane are, it is still celebrated as a time of renewal within nature. Beltane can also be regarded as a celebration in anticipation of the coming summer season. Raven Grimassi, author of Beltane, discusses traditional May Day rituals and customs.

Better Readings through Brainstorming
Date: 2004-02-02 By: Mark McElroy
If you’ve been working with Tarot for any length of time, you’ve already confronted at least one of the following challenges: - An anxious client sits across from you. Her question is very clearly defined. How long before that money arrives in ...

Beyond 2012—The Choice is Ours
Date: 2008-07-07 By: James Endredy
2012 has been cited as being "the end of the world as we know it," at least as predicted by Mayan prophecy. Just what does this mean, and why 2012? James Endredy, author of Beyond 2012, explains. 

Beyond UFO Abductions
Date: 2003-09-25 By: Preston Dennett
The UFO phenomenon is extraordinarily complex, however the main focus is undeniably face-to-face encounters or the onboard UFO experience. Still, when people think of these types of close encounters, they often assume that the experience is a ...

Bicycle Commuting and the No-Car Life
Date: 2008-07-28 By: Laura E. Kreger
Each year Llewellyn produces a line of annuals, calendars, and datebooks designed to keep you abreast of timely topics and filled with relevant articles from innovative thinkers, authors, and experts. New this year is Llewellyn's 2009 Green Living Guide, which, from green careers to green houses to green weddings, explores how to live in harmony with the environment. Ranging from personal lifestyle options to broad solutions, you'll find a bounty of ways—small and large—to make a difference. This issue features over twenty in-depth articles on ecotravel, transportation alternatives, rain gardens, vermicomposting, beekeeping, wind turbine power, permaculture, and more, such as this excerpt. Read Laura E. Kreger's foray into the world of bicycle commuting and living "car-free."

Blended Horoscopes: A Guide to the Composite Chart
Date: 2008-02-18 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Man is a knot into which relationships are tied, according to Antoine de Saint-Exupery. t’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?

Bookmark this Blog
Date: 2004-12-09 By: Sally McGraw
Carl Weschcke, owner and CEO of Llewellyn Worldwide since 1960, has decided to try his hand at blogging! Weschcke will discuss his personal experiences with magick and the paranormal; share knowledge he gained from his participation in the ...

Bookshelf Organizers
Date: 2006-07-31 By: Karen Glasgow
With patterns and clear instructions, Karen Glasgow offers a crafty and divine tool to help organize your favorite magical books and magazines.

Born on the Same Day, Born to Be Together
Date: 2004-03-29 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Both major stars, both recent award winners, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas were both born on September 25, but twenty-five years apart! Astrology reveals how they connect to each other, not just through their Libra Suns, but through ...

Calls to Mystic Alice
Date: 2006-10-16 By: Alice Rose Morgan
Alice Rose Morgan, author of Calls to Mystic Alice, describes her unique relationship with the spirits she consults (fondly called her "spooks") and how they assist her in her creative writing process.

Can You Rescue the Magician?
Date: 2006-04-01 By: Donald Michael Kraig, Editor, Llewellyn's New Worlds of Mind and Spirit
In the May/June 2006 issue of Llewellyn's New Worlds of Mind and Spirit, we ran a contest titled "Can You Rescue the Magician?" Here is what people read: Eliphas gasped for breath as he dragged himself on shore. Waves lapped at his feet and legs ...

Candle Lore and Magic
Date: 2003-06-19 By: Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Ph.D.
Candles have a long and interesting history in religious worship, magic and folklore. They light the way to the sacred; they dispel the forces of darkness; they are associated with ghosts and the dead; they can find buried treasure; and they play ...

Candles For Nights Of Halloween Magic
Date: 2008-10-20 By: Janina Renée
Novelty candles make fun and festive decorations for holidays and other occasions, and the most fanciful novelty candles are found at Halloween.  As figural candles (such as black cats, red devils, skulls, and the like) are also used in American folk magic, the availability of Halloween candles suggests many possibilities for imaginative spell working.  The following are some magical suggestions for Halloween candles.

Celebrating Life During Tough Times
Date: 2003-03-06 By: Elizabeth Owens
There is an old saying that advises us to turn the lemons that life deals us into lemonade. No matter what age we find ourselves, life does, on occasion, present us with difficult challenges. I prefer to consider these challenges lessons in ...

Celebrating Silver
Date: 2008-11-17 By: Donald Michael Kraig
While the Internet now provides information and cmmunication at the click of a button, Pagans of yesterday needed to find information elsewhere. Donald Michael Kraig recalls when Silver RavenWolf saw this necessity and created the Wiccan/Pagan Press Alliance, as well as how this HedgeWitch got her literary start.

Celebrating the Harvest Sabbats
Date: 2007-07-30 By: Edain McCoy
The autumnal equinox as well as what we now call the first of August have both been celebrated as festival days of the harvest season across Europe and North America. As August first approaches, we must reflect on what what these harvest celebrations mean and what they mean to us.

Celebrating the Harvest Season
Date: 2008-09-29 By: Deborah Blake
The harvest festivals are one of the most important traditions handed down to us from our earlier Pagan ancestors. These holidays may seem irrelevant to the modern Witch, who often doesn’t even have a garden, but I actually think that they serve an important purpose. Deborah Blake, author of Circle, Coven & Grove and the newly-released Everyday Witch A to Z, discusses the importance of the harvest festivals to today's Witch.

Celebrating Yule without Losing Your Mind - Or Your Life Savings
Date: 2007-12-24 By: Dorothy Morrison
No matter who we are or where we live, the Yuletide season is something we all look forward to. As worthy of celebration as the Winter Solstice is, though, doing so often presents its own set of problems in the form of time and money. Dorothy Morrison illustrates how to celebrate the Yuletide season without losing your mind--or your life savings, for that matter.

Celebrity Astrology - Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
Date: 2004-08-09 By: David Pond
Hollywood’s golden couple, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, have what it takes to make a great relationship … great astrological compatibility! Take a look at what my new book, Mapping Your Romantic Relationships, has to say about how their charts ...

Chakra, Kundalini, Folk Tales, and Renaissance Art
Date: 2004-01-19 By: Dr. Jonn Mumford (Swami Anandakapila Saraswati)
The basic psychic anatomical Tantric map of humans has been eagerly espoused in the West. Many people believe this is a unique and new perspective. However this knowledge has excisted in the collective worldwide unconscious probably since the ...

Chaos and Rebellion: Uranus' Influence
Date: 2005-03-07 By: Robin Ivy
Creatures of habit, prepare! You’ve noticed the push for change already, haven’t you? From February 20 through March’s Full Moon, we hit a series of Uranus hot spots as the Sun, Mercury, and Venus move through Pisces and trigger the planet of ...

Chaos Magic: The Misunderstood Path
Date: 2009-01-12 By: Andrieh Vitimus
There are many differing opinions on what chaos magic really is, many of which evoke an image of something dark, sinister, and dangerous. Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands-On Chaos Magic, dispels the myths and details what chaos magic really is and how, in these uncertain times, it can provide a framework by which we can improve magical results and achieve whatever outcomes we desire.

Chiron in Aquarius - What Does He Want to Tell You?
Date: 2005-06-06 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Chiron is an asteroid, a mythological figure and a catalyst for that delicate place you have deep inside that contains your most inner sense of woundedness. Where Chiron is placed in your zodiac charts, according to sign, house and aspect, shows ...

Choosing an Esoteric Group
Date: 2004-03-08 By: Nick Farrell
PART 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO ESOTERIC GROUPS Most people interested in the esoteric have a belief that there is a Hogwarts or an Invisible College – a secretive coven or hidden society with mysterious secrets and powerful initiations. The late ...

Communicating Love after Sex: A Honeymooner’s Guide
Date: 2006-07-17 By: Olivia
Whether you are just falling in love or you’re a newlywed who still hasn’t come down to earth after the honeymoon, it's essential to learn the fine art of communication. Many times when lovers hear how important communication is in keeping love ...

Conjure Craft: Hoodoo, Rootwork and Conjuring for the 21st Century
Date: 2003-08-01 By: Stephanie Rose Bird
Hoodoo History Once upon a time, we were Africans, involved in a unique lexicon of beliefs, lore, stories, and customs designed to help integrate us into an environment filled with plants, animals, elements, and a complex array of spirits. With ...

Conversations with Extraterrestrials
Date: 2003-06-06 By: Preston Dennett
One of the rarest types of UFO encounter is an onboard experience or a face-to-face encounter with an actual extraterrestrial. In my twenty years of UFO investigations, I have uncovered only a handful of these types of very close encounters. ...

COPPER MEDITATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Part 1
Date: 2003-10-20 By: Dr. Jonn Mumford (Swami Anandakapila Saraswati)
Paramhansa Swami Satyananda Saraswati's Yoga Chakra Breathing for Brain Hemisphere Integration By 1966 Swami Satyananda had commenced releasing hitherto unknown Tantric meditation techniques to the Western world. One of the most powerful of his ...

COPPER MEDITATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Part 2
Date: 2003-11-03 By: Dr. Jonn Mumford (Swami Anandakapila Saraswati)
Paramhansa Swami Satyananda Saraswati's Yoga Chakra Breathing for Brain Hemisphere Integration As witnessed by the recent Time magazine feature about “Meditation” (July 27th, 2003) Western science is forced to the realization that daily ...

Cosmic Energy Rune Set
Date: 2006-09-11 By: Karen Glasgow
Harness the energies of planets and other celestial bodies by crafting your own unique set of cosmic runes, with patterns, photos, and runic descriptions from author and creator Karen Glasgow.

Cosmic Rays of Light For Your Astro-Path
Date: 2006-08-21 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Where are the goddesses in your chart? Read a house-by-house analysis of how heavenly bodies such as Venus and Nyx manifest themselves in your chart.

COSMIC SENSE: Our Unconscious Connection to the Universe
Date: 2007-07-23 By: Marguerite Manning
Is it any wonder why the ancients proclaimed that our destiny was “written in the stars”? Evidently, our fate here on terra firma is a lot less predetermined than we’ve been led to believe because when we view our natal sky from this perspective it’s a lot more than just a celestial reflection of our earthly destiny. It’s a universal documentation of the agreement we made to live up to it. An agreement the ancients called a horoscope, but based on their scientific principles I prefer to call our very own “contract with the universe.”


Cosmic Upheaval
Date: 2007-01-08 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
What roles do the celestial archtypes play in our lives? With analysis of Pluto, Charon, Eris, Ceres, and more, discover the mythical and astrological ways these heavenly bodies affect you and your birth chart.

Crafting a Conjurer’s Garden
Date: 2008-03-31 By: Stephanie Rose Bird
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 & Bones, discusses ways to make your green space a sacred space.

Crafting Yuletide Cheer
Date: 2006-12-18 By: A.C. Fisher Aldag
Make your home a place of festive holiday cheer while teaching kids the important roots of Yule, the Solstice, and other winter holidays. A.C. Fisher Aldag shares several delicious Yuletide recipes and fun family craft projects, mixing in a dash of history, spirituality and divination. Crafts and projects are appropriate for all ages and are perfect for your whole family to create as a group.

Crash of Space Shuttle Columbia
Date: 2003-02-04 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Crash of Space Shuttle Columbia By Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D. On February 1, 2003, at approximately 8:00 a.m., CST, The space shuttle Columbia broke apart on re-entry and crashed. Pieces have been found over a wide area of Texas, Louisiana, ...

Create a Dream Pillow
Date: 2007-06-04 By: Karen Glasgow

Regardless of their seemingly superficial content, dreams carry the messages of the collective unconscious. Any mundane intent and action that honors the dream state increases the clarity and the flow of these messages. Crocheting a dream pillow is an ideal way to focus your intent just before dozing off.

Create Your Own Erotic Mandala
Date: 2005-10-17 By: Mabel Iam
Create your Erotic and Perfect Mandala Magic circles or mandala are symbols that form part of the knowledge you need to access the magic of eroticism. According to Tantric philosophy, once upon a time, the gods found an unnamed energy which ...

Creating Earth
Date: 2008-01-14 By: Jason Kitchen
The earth is a very strange and wonderful place. It gives us so much in our daily lives, but most of the time we simply do not see what a gift it truly is. The earth has given us a place of creation, where we can create all the things we have dreamed of and beyond. Are we truy creating an earth of magick and power, and if so, how can that magick and power survive?

Crocheted Cauldron Bag Pattern
Date: 2005-03-14 By: Karen Glasgow-Follett
Center your mind with each stitch that you take. Focus your intent toward the reality that you wish to make. With yarn and with hook, the story you'll tell. Stitch by stitch you have created a spell. Spell casting can be thought of as an ...

Crocheted Rune Set Pattern
Date: 2005-04-04 By: Karen Glasgow-Follett
Recent years have ushered in a growing popularity of the use of runes in divination, magic, and meditation. This increase in popularity is reflected in the vast array of rune sets that are available for purchase. Walk into any metaphysical shop or ...

Crocheted Tarot Box
Date: 2007-02-19 By: Karen Glasgow
Crochet is an incredible vehicle for magic. Karen Glasgow shares how you can protect your tarot cards in something made with magical intent. An enchanted case can improve your divination techniques. A photo example is included.

Crystal Grid for Earth Healing
Date: 2006-03-27 By: Ember
Crystal grids are similar to mandalas; they are simply an arrangement of stones in a pattern for the specific purpose of directing energy toward a goal. The variety of combinations is limited only by your imagination. For this particular grid, ...

Dean or Kerry for President?
Date: 2003-09-11 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Dean or Kerry for President? By Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D. As of today’s date (September 11, 2003), Senator John F. Kerry and Governor Howard Dean are the frontrunners for the Democratic Party nomination. That George W. Bush will run on the ...

Dear Ole Dad
Date: 2006-06-12 By: Maria Shaw
Are you a Daddy’s girl or a Mama’s boy? Come June 18, you’ll pledge your love and appreciation to the man you call Dad. Mom had her big day....now it’s dad’s turn. As we celebrate fathers all over world, this tribute is based on your papa’s zodiac ...

Decoding Dreams
Date: 2003-02-24 By: Henry Woodhouser
There are numerous “dream interpretation” books available today, but none quite like Dreams Working Interactive. What makes this title unique is the combination of its authors, Stephanie Clement a Minnesota professional in Transpersonal ...

Diana’s Astrology Continues to Work
Date: 2003-10-23 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Diana’s Astrology Continues to Work Even since her tragic death in 1997, Princess Diana’s astrology chart has continued to move forward by solar arc, and transits continue to contact the chart as well. Her story continues to captivate audiences ...

Discovering My Ancestors
Date: 2001-12-14 By: Donald Michael Kraig
Precis: The author of Modern Magick and Modern Sex Magick finds a way to become more in contact with the spirit and soul of his ancestors, and thus becomes more in tune with himself. Discovering My Ancestors By Donald Michael ...

Donna Cole Schultz passes
Date: 2004-04-02 By: Sally McGraw
Donna Cole Schultz passed from this life on March 31, 2004. Donna was a 3rd degree Gardnerian, and was the founding High Priestess of the Pagan Way in Chicago. A memorial service will be held at Healing Earth Resources in mid-May. A member of ...

Dreams - From Eroticism to the Magic of Love
Date: 2004-06-28 By: Mabel Iam
When lights are turned off and sheets tucked in and you drift into deep sleep, everything seems to be suspended. This is the time when your innermost desires and fears – those which you won’t recognize in your waking life – are unleashed. Do ...

Dreams - What are they trying to tell us?
Date: 2004-11-01 By: Maria Shaw
What is your subconscious trying to tell you? Well, one good way to find out is through your dreams. When we sleep, our subconscious doesn’t need to battle with our conscious mind. Our emotional side is not challenged by our logic, so it’s easy for ...

Easy Magick 1-2-3’s Harvest Projects
Date: 2008-09-22 By: Silver RavenWolf
From mid-August through October, seasonal energies naturally demand completion and closure. This tying up loose ends, finishing summer projects, and preparing for the cold weather can keep us busy; so busy that we may feel rushed, harried, and worst of all, unable to dedicate large blocks of time to magickally fun projects that would normally ease our stress and keep the harmony flowing. With your busy lifestyle in mind, Silver RavenWolf, author of HedgeWitch, has developed two easy, artsy projects sure to please the entire family and wow your magickal visitors!

Eclipse Phenomena
Date: 2007-09-10 By: Celeste Teal
Two weeks ago, on August 28, we had a lunar eclipse, which is followed by a solar eclipse tomorrow night (visible from parts of South America). With all of that astronomical push and pull, what are the astrological implications for us?

Editing?
Date: 2005-06-04 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005. When I first started publishing books a half-century ago, editors in trade publishing were mainly what we now call ...

Ego or Politics? Ralph Nader Joins the Presidential Race
Date: 2004-03-02 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Ralph Nader has announced his intention to run for president as an Independent. He will not represent the Green Party, on whose ticket he ran in 2000 and earned about 2.7 percent of the vote. Is this bid a savvy political maneuver designed to put ...

Elemental Shamanism: The Power of Fire, Earth, Water, and Air
Date: 2009-04-13 By: Omar W. Rosales
From the steppes of the Himalaya to the jungles of Guatemala, shamanism is a ritual belief system that has been practiced for over 27,000 years. By understanding Shamanism's inherent and integral connection to the four elements--fire, earth, water, and air--we can gain a unique understanding of this enigmatic spiritual tradition. Omar Rosales, author of Elemental Shaman, describes how the shamanic journey truly begins with the four elements.

Encyclopedia of Angels
Date: 2009-01-19 By: Richard Webster
For Richard Webster, author of Praying with Angels and Uriel, among many other books on angels, angel communication has been a part of his life from an early age. Discover how his preoccupation with angels led to his newest book, Encyclopedia of Angels.

Energy For Life Begins Within
Date: 2006-08-07 By: Colleen Deatsman
Colleen Deatsman, author of Energy for Life, discusses how energy works in different forms of healing, and gives three different energy -boosting exercises for releasing energy blockages, sweeping energy from your body's outer layer, and cutting energetic cords than can cause energy to be drained away from you.

Erotic Dance: A Spontaneous Act of Magic
Date: 2004-08-23 By: Mabel Iam
Erotic dancing is a spontaneous act of seduction, as natural as a bird’s love call. Dance is one of the most ancient forms of communication and expression. It is even older than spoken language. Where words sometimes hide deeper truths that only ...

Erotic Telepathy
Date: 2005-06-27 By: Mabel Iam
Telepathic attraction. Who hasn’t felt it at least once? But wait a minute. What is telepathic attraction? A weird sensation that is difficult to put into words, an uncontrollable instinct with no logic. What about erotic telepathy? Maybe somebody ...

Eternal Secrets for Everyday Life
Date: 2003-02-24 By: Ernest Wentwhistle
Author Richard Webster uses the interesting literary device of cogent, timely correspondence received by a fictional character. These brief letters from his former high school history teacher contain advice appropriate to each particular crisis, ...

Everyone Has a Ghost Story
Date: 2006-10-23 By: Andrew Honigman
Andrew Honigman, author of True Tales of Ghostly Encounters, shares one of his favorite personal ghost stories and invites readers to submit their own spooky encounters to his monthly feature in Fate magazine, "My Proof of Survival."

Examining the Astrological Details of Cheney's Hunting Disaster
Date: 2006-02-17 By: Stephanie Clement
I seldom see so many exact aspects in event charts, but then the Vice President of the United States very rarely shoots a companion. This is a major event from any perspective we care to consider. So, let's cut to the chase: astrology. We ...

Experiment in the Unknown
Date: 2002-09-27 By: Elwood
Precis: A young man searches for meaning in his life. Defying the beliefs of his family, he ends up involved in Wicca and magic. But is magic real or just personal interpretations placed upon what is really nothing more than casual ...

Exploring Beyond Limits: The OBE Experience
Date: 2007-04-30 By: Brian Mercer
Author Brian Mercer recounts his first out-of-body experience, the advantages of learning to astral project, and his collaboration with Robert Bruce on a 90-day OBE program.

Eyelid Scrying: Second Sight
Date: 2006-01-09 By: Marianna Boncek
My interest in scrying started when I bought an “authentic gypsy crystal ball’ at an auction house in rural upstate New York. I have no idea whether the crystal ball ever truly belonged to a gypsy or not, but it was a beautiful peace of glass, and ...

Familiars: Your Magical Partners
Date: 2003-07-12 By: Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Ph.D.
In August 2002, news broke that a New Caledonian crow named Betty, in a laboratory in Oxford, demonstrated intentional problem-solving ability by repeatedly bending a straight piece of wire into a hook so that she could snag food. Scientists ...

Fate? or Fantasy?
Date: 2003-06-13 By: Megan Atwood
I am sitting here staring proudly at the latest teen book to be published by Llewellyn--Teen Goddess by Catherine Wishart--and I am again struck by my good fortune, wondering how I got here. The last few years of my life have seemed a blur, yet they ...

Festival Fun with the Family
Date: 2005-05-30 By: A.C. Fisher Aldag
Summer is coming, and it’s time for outdoor Pagan festivals and indoor conventions. Every year, there are more and more events to choose from, including small campouts and the huge multi-tradition gatherings. There are events for Pagans, ...

Filet Crochet Bookmarks
Date: 2005-11-14 By: Karen Glasgow Follett
Your relationship with your books is no less than magical. Each page can teach a new skill or manifest a new change. Every sentence can open the mind to the timeless wisdom of the universal soul. Through books, you can adventure beyond all ...

Finding Your Inner Divinity
Date: 2004-05-31 By: Angelica Danton
The story of Goddess Signs Myths and legends have always fascinated me, and my favorite legends were always those involving the ancient Gods and Goddesses. As a child, I would rush to the library to get the latest books on the gods. It didn’t ...

Finding Your Own Inner Power
Date: 2005-07-04 By: Colleen Deatsman
Did you know that inside of yourself you have a hidden reservoir of limitless energy and power so strong that it can make miracles commonplace and be harnessed for health, energy, vitality, and dynamic living? Well, you do, and I will show you how ...

Five Effective Ways to Stage Your Home for Sale with Feng Shui
Date: 2009-05-25 By: Christine Ayres
Any edge in today's real estate market is a good one, and feng shui provides some easy ways to invite a buyer into your home. If your home has been sitting stagnant on the market, now is the time to give it an energetic lift! Discover five ways you can use feng shui to properly stage and sell your home.


Fortuna, the Goddess of Fate and Fortune
Date: 2007-06-11 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
While the planets are all big players in our astrological interpretations, there are some other objects that also play a pivotal role. One of these is Fortuna, ruled by the Goddess of Fate and Fortune. Isabelle Ghaneh tells us how its position can affect our charts, for good or for bad.

Freemasonry: Insight into the Workings of the Craft
Date: 2007-09-03 By: Mark Stavish
Since the run-away success of Dan Brown’s book The Da Vinci Code and subsequent movie, there has been a renewed interest in Freemasonry, both by the media and the population at large, along with much wild speculation. Why is the interest so profound? Why the resulting conjectures? The answer, as you will see, is simple, and can be summed up in a single word: secrecy.

Frenzy and Mars
Date: 2003-07-31 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Do you feel like you’re in a frenzy right now? Too much energy to do too many things? Not nearly enough time? Getting frustrated—even a bit angry? Blame it on Mars. The Red Planet is making its closest approach to the earth in over 50,000 ...

Fresh Takes on Time-Honored Ideas—An Annual(s) Tradition
Date: 2008-09-15 By: Edward Day
Since 1905, Llewellyn has prided itself on bringing its readers alamacs that help them explore ways to live more naturally and magically, beginning with the inaugural Moon Sign Book by Llewellyn George. In the past 103 years, much has changed, with Llewellyn now producing more than a dozen annuals every year (four wall calendars, three datebooks, and eight article-driven, content-rich almanacs). Just what is so special about Llewellyn's Annuals, and what has made them so popular over the last century?

From Frustration to Love
Date: 2001-10-19 By: Jana Stirling
Precis: After years of frustration and loneliness, the author discovers the power of astrology to change her life. From Frustration to Love By Jana Stirling I'm a computer programmer for an insurance company in New Jersey. It's not ...

From Here to There: Magical Spells for Transportation
Date: 2007-04-23 By: A.C. Fisher Aldag
What kinds of protective rituals and spells can you perform to ensure that your (or your loved one's) travels are safe and successful? Learn several simple acts of magic you can practice before a long journey, including making travel talismans, magically charging a vehicle, and reciting words of power.

From My Magical Diary
Date: 2002-06-07 By: DeShaun Johnson (Frater E.L.O.)
Precis: The Llewellyn Journal has frequently presented articles on specialized and general spiritual topics, as well as documented records by people who have had life-changing experiences as a result of their metaphysical studies and ...

Games with Gematria
Date: 2003-05-30 By: David Godwin
Is gematria a valid and useful technique for investigating anything, or is it nothing but mental exercise? If it is useful, can it apply to anything other than Hebrew scripture? Is it even taking things too far to apply it to the Aramaic of the ...

Garden Witchery for Summer and Autumn
Date: 2004-08-16 By: Ellen Dugan
As we roll into the last weeks of summer and anticipate the cooler days of autumn, an amazing amount of natural magick and garden witchery supplies become available to us. These materials can easily be found growing in the backyard Witch’s garden, ...

Gender and Age in Tarot Cards
Date: 2009-02-02 By: Barbara Moore
Tarot communicates through symbols and through images. By doing so, it creates a bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind. In this way, by manifesting this world between worlds, tarot allows a unique divinatory experience, accessing our subconscious. Often, however, our consciousness plays just a big a role in how we interpret the cards. Acclaimed tarot writer Barbara Moore explains how the representation of gender and age in tarot decks can affect a reading.

General Wesley Clark Announces Candidacy Under Mercury Retrograde!
Date: 2003-10-27 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
General Wesley Clark Announces Candidacy Under Mercury Retrograde! General Wesley Clark waited to enter the campaign for the presidential nomination until, September 17, 2003, when Mercury and Mars were both retrograde in the heavens, along with ...

Ghost House Stories
Date: 2005-10-10 By: Annie Wilder
Every house that has been lived in has a story to tell. I don't know exactly how it works, but I believe that the actions and emotions of past inhabitants-even their beliefs, hopes, and fears-linger in the places where people once lived. And ...

Gift Ideas for Every Sun Sign
Date: 2004-12-13 By: Maria Shaw
Gift Giving Ideas for The Holidays By Maria Shaw Is there a friend or family member on your gift list that’s hard to buy for? Perhaps you know someone who has everything. Running from store to store trying to find the perfect gift can ...

Gina, The Mirror, and Me
Date: 2001-11-16 By: Robert J. Parsons, Ph.D.
Precis: A physics professor has a life-changing experience which leads to self-examination and the ultimate and unexpected joy of his life. GINA, THE MIRROR, AND ME By Robert J. Parsons, Ph.D. Throughout college, and even ...

Give with Your Heart on Valentine's Day
Date: 2006-02-13 By: Olivia
It’s every lover’s dream that the romance of Valentine’s Day will last forever. Of course, reading your lover’s valentine by the light of a candle while receiving soft kisses on the nape of your neck, helps to creates the illusion of forever. ...

Granular Incense Making: Tips and Techniques
Date: 2007-05-21 By: Enodia Black
Making your own incense is a powerful method of infusing magickal practice with personal intent. Enodia Black outlines some of the most effective contributions to incense recipes, and gives invaluable tips and techniques to those interested in crafting their own magickal scents.

Green-spirited Living in an Enchanted World
Date: 2004-11-15 By: Poppy Palin
Writing is, in my experience, a powerful tool for transformation and a way of bringing many disparate folk together around the soul-fire of one’s personal vision. It is a way to share ideas in a stimulating way that the reader may dip into at will - ...

Half-Year Birthday Astrological Lessons
Date: 2007-05-07 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Is the Half-Birthday just a childhood excuse for more presents and attention, or is there a deeper meaning behind this yearly milestone? By understanding Solar Returns, your Half-Birthday is associated with several astrological opportunities for self-reflection and understanding.

Hallowe'en Growing up in Dublin
Date: 2003-09-26 By: Jennifer Meier
Hallowe'en Growing up in Dublin - Jennifer Meier What comes into your mind when you think of Samhain? No matter what pictures or memories you have, I can imagine none are quite like mine. Maybe I'm being naive, maybe Hallowe'en is the same around ...

Handfasting
Date: 2007-08-20 By: Anna Franklin
August has now surpassed June as the most popular month in which to get married. But what about those for whom a traditional wedding or civil ceremony does not fit? Begin your new bond with the most spiritually and personally meaningful handfasting ceremony, with the help of Anna Franklin.

Has the Ripper Been Found? The Astrology Behind the Whitechapel Murders
Date: 2004-12-20 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Does a pocket watch expose the true identity of Jack the Ripper, the infamous Whitechapel murderer of the late 1880’s? The pocket watch, which recently underwent tests for authenticity and date timing, was bought in 1992 in Liverpool by a ...

Healing With The Tarot
Date: 2001-10-05 By: Claudia Ravenscraft
Precis: After suffering a personal tragedy, the author discovers a way back to wholeness by using the Tarot. Healing With the Tarot By Claudia Ravenscraft My mother died three month ago. She was in her eighties, but she had been ...

Hello from New Journal Editor
Date: 2003-04-23 By: Phyllis Galde
How I Came to Llewellyn Hello! My name is Phyllis Galde, your new editor of The Llewellyn Journal now that Don Kraig has gone on to greater and more challenging things. I began working at Llewellyn in 1985, and have had a long and satisfying, ...

Hidden and Secret Meanings: The Court Cards — Part II
Date: 2002-05-25 By: David Allen Hulse
Precis: In part I of this two-part article, we shared an email from a Tarot student revealing something that many people learn — one of the most difficult parts of learning to read the Tarot is coming to terms with the sixteen Court Cards. Are they ...

High Magic and the Sanctuary of Silence
Date: 2006-11-27 By: Lyam Thomas Christopher
Lyam Thomas Christopher, author of Kabbalah, Magic, and the Great Work of Self-Transformation, explores the meaning of silence in High Magick practices.

Holiday Shopping 101
Date: 2003-12-22 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Holiday Shopping 101: Astrology Indicates Best Holiday Shopping Tactics Some of you have your holiday shopping completed, right? I don’t. I always have someone left to check off my shopping list a few days before Christmas. Astrology offers a ...

Hollywood Sees Ghosts
Date: 2005-01-31 By: Linda Joy Singleton
Has Hollywood gone paranormal? Go to a theater or turn on your TV and you’ll find a housewife medium who solves crimes, psychics with talk shows, psychic detectives, pet psychics, a teenager who talks to God, and a chilling movie that is ...

Holy Goddess! Who Are You?
Date: 2008-05-05 By: Michelle Skye
So, you’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.

How Feng Shui Favored Michael Phelps
Date: 2004-09-20 By: Jose Armilla
Is feng shui still Greek to you? After this intuitive look at the top U.S. swimmer in Athens, the answer should be "not anymore." Athens – once considered the most cultured city in Ancient Greece – is ringed by hills that overlook a body of ...

How I Made Friends
Date: 2002-05-13 By: Louis J. Hammond
Precis: A timid young man discovers how studying the palms of his hands not only reveals insights into his nature, but brings him a surprising level of popularity. HOW I GOT FRIENDSBy Louis J. Hammond Most people don't realize it, but ...

How to Buy and Use Gemstones and Crystals to Activate Ancient Wisdom
Date: 2003-05-15 By: Sandra Kynes
Before buying crystals and gemstones, it’s a good idea to plan how you are going to use them. Over time, you may want to build up a collection with sets of stones for different purposes because the particular energies that are intended for one use ...

How to Chart Erotic Maps
Date: 2005-08-08 By: Mabel Iam
Bring to mind your past sex experiences; sometimes, the images you get are not that much of a turn-on. Below, find ways to elaborate on your frustrations and free yourself from your fears. The body: meant to please I wish to chart a route ...

How to Get a Good Reading
Date: 2005-05-09 By: Maria Shaw
Did you know what everyone is psychic? Sure, we all have intuitive powers but some of us have developed them more than others. There are also many people who are scared of “seeing” things and deny these gifts. Intuition is certainly nothing to be ...

How to Include the Physically Challenged in Group Rituals
Date: 2005-04-18 By: A.C. Fisher Aldag
Anyone can do magic. You don’t have to be able to dance to raise energy. You don’t need an eagle’s eyesight to have psychic visions. People with physical handicaps are fully capable of performing ritual, casting spells, and celebrating the ...

How to Invoke a Tarot Angel
Date: 2006-10-09 By: Sandra Tabatha Cicero
Tarot cards can be used in virtually any magical setting to uncover hidden meanings, discover new information, and to reach divine powers, energies, and beings. Sandra Tabatha Cicero, author of Tarot Talismans, explains how to use Tarot cards to craft rituals around individual angels to reach a specific goal.

How to Read a Lunar Return - Yours or Anyone’s
Date: 2005-02-21 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
What exactly is a lunar return? Every month, the moon returns to the exact position it held in your natal chart at your time of birth. Factor in the location of your current place of residence, and you’ve got a lunar return. What does a lunar ...

Howard Dean: Losing his Lustre?
Date: 2004-01-27 By: Kris Brandt Riske
Presidential candidate Howard Dean suffered an upset in the Iowa caucuses on January 19. Although he was the front-runner until the vote, the former Vermont governor came in a distant third, with 18 percent of the vote to Senator John Kerry’s 37.7 ...

I Am Romany
Date: 2001-09-21 By: Terrance Lescault
Precis: The writer spent years fighting attacks because of his Gypsy heritage and shares the personal and emotional impact they had on him. To solve problems created by this abuse, his research leads him to rediscover the heart, soul ...

I Can Still Do Magic
Date: 2002-06-15 By: Johnnie Rokkets
Precis: A magician of many years found his life changed as a result of disease. The serious consequences of his disease required him to find a new way to produce the effects he wanted. I CAN STILL DO MAGICBy Johnnie Rokkets HOW I ...

Ice Magick
Date: 2007-03-19 By: Enodia Black
Ice is a formidable tool to be used in magick. It has many inherent properties that can be utilized in divination and in magickal workings. Water is the only mutable element, and ice holds specialized properties of its own. Enodia Black offers valuable insight into a little-explored and highly valuable topic.

If Timing is Everything …
Date: 2004-02-24 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
New information on John Kerry’s birth time makes a very big difference! A previous article in the Llewellyn Journal ("Dean or Kerry for President?") based on the best information available at that time, gave John Kerry’s birth time as 7:10 a.m. ...

Images of the Mother Goddess: Healing Your Inner Child
Date: 2006-07-03 By: Mickie Mueller
I have a dark confession to make. I have been a mother for 20 years now, and I am not perfect. My mother and grandmother were not perfect either, although according to the family joke, we are all "almost" perfect! In fact, I don't know anyone ...

In the Beginning...
Date: 2008-06-09 By: Zsuzsanna E. Budapest
Z. Budapest, author of Summoning the Fates, talks about the the meeting of feminism and witchcraft in the US, the turbulence of the Sixties, and her own personal journey with the Fates.


In the Light of Gnosis
Date: 2005-10-24 By: Tau Malachi
Many people write and ask me what I think about events in the world today and the times in which we are living, and specifically, they inquire into the into the Gnostic view of world events and the teachings of Gnosticism on the second coming of ...

In the Presence of the Divine
Date: 2008-08-18 By: Rose Vanden Eynden
Many people remember the names of angels from literature and religious tradition. But the name of one angel—Metatron—often evokes confusion in the general populace. Often referred to as “The Angel of the Presence,” this archangel can aid each and every one of us in strenghtening our communication with the Divine and recognizing the divinity inherent in all of us. Rose Vanden Eynden, author of Metatron, Invoking the Angel of God's Presence, introduces a simple exercise to invoke Metatron for guidance, wisdom, and inspiration.

Incense for Headaches
Date: 2005-11-07 By: Ember
The world of aromatherapy suggests many types of essential oils that are useful for healing. But incense can also be utilized as a remedy for certain conditions. Headaches are a common ailment many people face, but with the calming effects produced ...

Incense for Meditation
Date: 2005-12-26 By: Ember
Meditation helps train the mind to focus and achieve clarity, while promoting relaxation and fostering a spiritual connection. There are many ways to practice meditation, including guided exercises and special breathing techniques, but part of the ...

Instant Visualization Magic Through Magical Tattwas
Date: 2004-04-26 By: Dr. Jonn Mumford (Swami Anandakapila Saraswati)
If you can "visualize" it, you can get it! If you "imagine" it, you have it! If you "conceive" it, you achieve it! So goes the Occult, Hermetic teaching of all ages and cultures, for not only is it a case of "As above so below" but even more ...

Interdependent Happiness
Date: 2008-12-29 By: David Pond
As adults, especially in these trying times, "happiness" does not hold for us the same meaing that it did as when we were young. Is it possible (or even correct) to strive for happiness when there is strife all around us? As we move more and more towards a global community of sustainability, David Pond, author of The Pursuit of Happiness, explains the interdependent nature of true happiness.

Internal and External Feng Shui - The Energy of Wind and Water
Date: 2004-07-05 By: Jill Henry
Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) literally means wind and water. Water represents the physical, manifest world while wind represents the inner world of energy that interacts with the outer. External Feng Shui is about arranging our environment, ...

Interpreting the Solar Return
Date: 2002-06-28 By: Celeste Teal
Precis: Most people think astrology is only focused on the horoscope chart based upon the date and year you were born. In fact, there are many different charts used by professional and amateur astrologers. One of the most valuable is the Solar ...

Interview with Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Date: 2001-10-19 By: Editor, The Llewellyn Journal
Precis: This interview with respected astrologer, Stephanie Clement (author of numerous articles in astrological journals and several books including Power of the Midheaven: The Astrology of Self-Realization and What Astrology Can Do ...

Into The Black: A Miracle of Feng Shui
Date: 2001-08-30 By: Mina Bergsen
Precis: Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese science that combines architecture with the universal energy called “Qi” (pronounced “chi”). It can and is used by many people today in order to make quick and powerful improvements in their ...

Ireland’s Sacred Wells
Date: 2004-12-06 By: J. C. Manion
Ireland is a magical place. I don’t mean this in the way guidebooks do when they promise travelers an idyllic vacation, one full of hikes in shockingly green valleys; evenings in music-, dance-, and ale-filled pubs; and encounters with gracious, ...

Is Iran Developing a Nuclear Bomb?
Date: 2003-04-23 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Is Iran Developing a Nuclear Bomb? May 16th Key date for North Korea in Nuclear Standoff with U.S. By Stephanie Clement, David Crook, and Kris Brandt Riske Authors of Civilization Under Attack (with Bernie Ashman, Rob Hand, Jonathan Keyes, ...

It's Only Natural
Date: 2002-02-06 By: Elizabeth Owens
Precis: The author of How to Communicate with Spirits gives insights into how you can contact loved ones who have left us. She also shows just how easy and useful this technique can be. IT'S ONLY NATURAL By Elizabeth ...

Jesus & Mary Magdalene: The Sacred Marriage in Gnosticism
Date: 2004-08-02 By: Tau Malachi
The astonishing success of Dan Brown’s bestselling book, The Da Vinci Code, and the radical overreaction to it by orthodox and fundamental forms of Christianity is revealing; obviously its subject strikes a powerful cord in our psyche. Although ...

Jesus and the Christos: A Gnostic Perspective
Date: 2003-07-25 By: Tau Malachi
Orthodox forms of Christianity would have us believe that the Christos is isolate to the person of Yeshua (Aramaic for "Jesus") and that he alone is Christ or the Messiah. However, Gnostic Christianity holds a very different view of Yeshua and ...

Johnny & John
Date: 2003-10-15 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Johnny Cash and John Ritter gave up their physical bodies within hours of each other on September 11 and September 12, 2003. Astrologically it was a lot like any other two days. For the music, movies and television world it marked the passing of two ...

Jupiter Changes Direction, Heralds Extended Regrouping Period
Date: 2004-01-07 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Jupiter appears to reverse its direction in the sky on January 3, 2004, going backward for a four-month period. It will not move forward again until May 5. Astronomy Notes Astronomers will tell you that the planets never actually move backward, ...

Jupiter in Sagittarius: What Does it Mean for You?
Date: 2006-11-20 By: Maria Shaw
Renowned Astrologer Maria Shaw (Soul Mates & Hot Dates) gives detailed information on what to look forward to (and what to be aware of) when Jupiter transits Sagittarius later this month.


Jupiter in Scorpio: What Blessings Can You Expect?
Date: 2005-09-05 By: Maria Shaw
Jupiter takes twelve years to pass through each sign of the zodiac. It lasts approximately twelve months in every sign. This October, it moves from the sign of Libra into Scorpio. Yes, many Scorpio are looking forward to its arrival! Yet, all of the ...

Karmic relationships
Date: 2004-01-05 By: Mabel Iam
The elusive notion of Karma Karma is the law of cause and effect. It encompasses all the energetic movements brought on by people’s thoughts, actions, feelings, desires, and their relationship to their surroundings. A good illustration of this law ...

Let Your Altar Renew Your Spirit for the Holidays and Beyond
Date: 2007-12-03 By: Sandra Kynes
Your altar is more than just a place to put things. During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, use your altar to reconnect with the divine--and yourself.

Let's Talk About (Eighth House) Sex
Date: 2006-06-26 By: Gwyneth Bryan
Forget global warming. What’s going to bring about the demise of civilization as we know it is the twisted attitude toward sex and sexuality, especially in the United States. (I’m exaggerating of course, but stay with me – there’s a method to my ...

Letting Your Subconscious Know What You Really Want
Date: 2009-04-06 By: Andrieh Vitimus
When we desire or need something, we might set out to do a spell to capture that which we want or need. Whatever we are seeking, it doesn't matter how long we prepare or research the perfect ingredients, chants, and timing for our spell if our subconscious mind is working against us with questions of fear and doubt. How can we overcome the subconscious to make our spells and rituals work to achieve that which we need or want? Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands-On Chaos Magic, details how.

Lieberman Pulls Out of Presidential Race After Loss
Date: 2004-02-12 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
After a loss in Delaware and at other primaries on February 3, 2004, Joseph Lieberman told his supporters that he was withdrawing from the 2004 presidential race. One could say the simple reason is that he lost the primary. However, astrology ...

Light and Color Vs. S.A.D.
Date: 2001-11-23 By: Jonathan Davis
Precis: The author discovers a way to overcome his Seasonal Affective Disorder with an alternative healing method: colored light. LIGHT AND COLOR VS. S.A.D. By Jonathan Davis It was Thanksgiving. For most people in ...

Lilith: Archetypal Mythmaker
Date: 2005-04-25 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
The asteroid Lilith is one of a pantheon of astrological pulse points in a chart - along with Ceres the nurturer, Pallas the wise one, Vesta the guardian of hearth and home, and Juno the wife or partner. These asteroids give us information on ...

Living Paganism and Witchcraft: Meaning, Purpose, Identity and Integration
Date: 2009-03-16 By: Gede Parma
Pagan, Witch, Wiccan: all of these terms are used to describe someone who follows an earth-based spiritual path. But what do they really mean? Gede Parma, author of Spirited, explains what it truly means to live life as a Pagan.

Llewellyn Authors Zero in on Terrorism
Date: 2003-08-21 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Llewellyn Authors Zero in on Terrorism Llewellyn authors of Civilization Under Attack stated that the White House was one of the intended targets of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Based on a birth chart for the date the cornerstone ...

Local Gardens Foster an Ethic of the Land
Date: 2008-06-30 By: Clea Danaan
How can we create a sustainable world? Are we doomed to extinction, or is there hope? Clea Danaan, author of Sacred Land, believes we can craft a new world, one garden at a time.

Looking Back, Moving Forward
Date: 2008-06-16 By: Kate West
Every so often in life something happens which makes you stop and take stock of life. An event, perhaps small, perhaps large, comes along and forces the mind to take a pause from daily concerns, to reassess priorities and to re-evaluate ourselves. Kate West, author of The Real Witches' Craft and The Real Witches' Handbook, discusses her journey of looking back and moving forward.

Love is a Gift ... Be Open to Receiving it!
Date: 2005-02-14 By: Maria Shaw
When I became a professional astrologer almost thirteen years ago, I wanted to specialize but didn’t know which subject area to focus upon. So I let the universe decide. As calls came in and my business grew, it became obvious I was meant to do ...

Love Spells and Teens
Date: 2007-02-05 By: Gwinevere Rain
Hey teens! Have you've ever wondered about casting a love spell? In this article, Spellcraft for Teens author Gwinevere Rain guides you along your spellcrafting journey. You'll learn about the ethics involved and best of all, Gwinevere will take you step by step on how to create your own spell for love!

Love Spells: Find, Heal, and Nurture Love
Date: 2008-02-25 By: Ileana Abrev
Regardless of how you spent Valentine’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.

Love Spells: Use Both Candles and Common Sense
Date: 2004-02-16 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
The best love spells you can do are the ones that are infused with self love, love for yourself. If you are coming from a place of low self esteem, or a desperate desire to prove your worth through the love of another person, then you are not ...

Love Using Feng Shui
Date: 2006-02-06 By: Maria Shaw
Using the ancient art of Feng Shui is a unique tool to attract love and romance. More and more people are delving into the study and how it can help them create passion in their current relationships or draw their heart's desire. Here are a few ...

Lovely Lapis Lazuli
Date: 2006-06-19 By: Ember
Many people are drawn to the mysterious deep blue of lapis lazuli, or lapis for short. It is one of the oldest “spiritual” stones, first mined 6,000 years ago in Afghanistan – the finest stones still come from that area. Its name comes from the ...

Magic, 7 Days a Week
Date: 2004-11-08 By: Ellen Dugan
Every day of the week is a magical day, Sunday through Saturday. Each of the seven days of the week has its own magical correspondences such as deity associations, colors, crystals, and herbs. Each individual day also carries its own bewitching ...

Magical Moonstone
Date: 2005-08-29 By: Ember
Anyone with an interest in stones has probably encountered the lovely Moonstone. It has undeniable appeal, especially for its lunar associations. Moonstone has many wonderful metaphysical properties and its appearance alone inspires tenderness and ...

Magical Teens in Anime and Manga
Date: 2008-09-01 By: Magnolia Clark (D. Davidson)
Being a teenager is a challenging time, for sure. There are the physical and emotional changes, as a person grows in that strange space between childhood and adulthood. It’s a time of pain and happiness and everything in-between. Many teens would be absolutely beside themselves to have magical powers, imagining magic wands to turn ancient history teachers into squawking chickens or making the captain of the football team (or cheerleading squad, as the case may be) fall madly in love with them. Certainly this would make any teen’s life easier (so it would seem), but those teens new to magic and witchcraft often have a misconception of what they really entail. Why are the teen years so often a time when people delve into magic and paganism? Why does the media reflect this?

Magick and Reiki: When Two Paths Become One
Date: 2005-06-13 By: Mickie Mueller
The first time I ever heard of Reiki, I was at a local pagan festival. I was helping out a friend with his shop's booth for the weekend. Before we packed up to go home, I did some quick shopping for thank you gifts I wanted to give the family ...

Magickal Elements of the Gothic Subculture
Date: 2007-08-27 By: Raven Digitalis
Do you think about the clothes you put on each day? How about your makeup? Makeup and clothing can be used each and every day to magickally transform you on many different levels. View these transformers through the lens of the Gothic subculture.

Make Your (Magical) Mark: Glyphs add Fresh Potency to any Spell
Date: 2007-09-24 By: Melanie Harris
Witches frustrated by mediocre results need not give up and toss their wands out with the trash. Using magical glyphs in new ways will give spellwork the boost it needs to succeed.


Making A Guardian
Date: 2002-02-22 By: Elizabeth Tinker
Precis: The following article is by a well-known book reviewer and how she was able to use a simple system to protect her apartment. MAKING A GUARDIAN By Elizabeth Tinker I like to think that I have the best job in ...

Maria Shaw's 2007 Love Predictions
Date: 2007-02-12 By: Maria Shaw
Is 2007 your lucky year for love? Get astrological insight into love and relationships from leading expert Maria Shaw, author of five Llewellyn books, Despertar esotérico, Maria Shaw's Book of Love, Maria Shaw's Star Gazer, Maria Shaw's Tarot Kit for Teens, and Soul Mates & Hot Dates

Maria Shaw's 2007 Summer Love Forecast
Date: 2007-05-28 By: Maria Shaw
Find out what this summer has in store for your love life. Maria Shaw, author of five Llewellyn books, offers insight into love and relationships.

Mars and Venus
Date: 2005-09-19 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Is this love? This season the universe is in for a treat. The planet Mars entered the sign of Taurus July 29th and doesn’t leave until February 17th 2006. On top of that, Mars goes retrograde on October 3, 2005 until December 12th 2005. What’s this ...

Mediumship 101: 5 Steps to Build Your Connection to Spirit
Date: 2009-06-22 By: Troy Parkinson
The exploration of mediumship, spirit communication, and all things paranormal can be an exciting and overwhelming process. Whether the interest began while still a child or several years into life, finding the right resources to start the process of cultivating mediumship can be overwhelming. Self-proclaimed "ordinary guy" and author of Bridge to the Afterlife, Troy Parkinson shares 5 steps to build your connection to spirit.

Mercury Retrograde
Date: 2006-07-10 By: Maria Shaw
The dreaded Mercury Retrograde period will soon be upon us. Rather than dwelling on the problems associated with this three week period we all experience about several times a year, lets look at how a Mercury Retrograde can benefit us. But first, ...

Mercury Retrograde: Above The Hype and Beyond The Spin
Date: 2008-12-15 By: Marguerite Manning
The very words "Mercury Retrograde" send most people into a tailspin. Every 88 days, the planet Mercury seems to drift backwards in the solar system, wreaking 21 days of havoc. Or so it seems. Astrologer Marguerite Manning, author of Cosmic Karma, thinks we should give Mercury Retrograde just a little more attention than hiding under the covers until Mercury goes direct again. With Mercury going retrograde on January 11, 2009, how will you take advantage of the situation?

Mercury Retrograde: What Does it Mean to Me?
Date: 2004-11-29 By: Maria Shaw
Mercury retrograde gets blamed for a lot things that go wrong in our lives. Does it deserve all the attention? What exactly is a Mercury retrograde? For those of you who don’t know about this astrological “happening,” here’s the lowdown in ...

Michael Newton's Color Scale of the Soul's Evolution and the Five Medicine Buddhas of Tibet
Date: 2009-06-01 By: David Allen Hulse
Since the year 2000, David Allen Hulse (author of The Western Mysteries and The Eastern Mysteries) has entered a spiritual retreat to receive deeper knowledge to incorporate into his next series of books. During this retreat, Hulse has been greatly impressed by the writings of Dr. Michael Newton. Discover, along with author David Allen Hulse, the symbolism of the color scale of the soul's aura that Michael Newton has documented in his three pioneering books (Journey of Souls, Destiny of Souls, and Life Between Lives).

Mom, Mother, Mama Mia!
Date: 2006-04-25 By: Maria Shaw
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, let’s examine and celebrate the different personality types of moms everywhere based on their zodiac sign. If you still haven’t thought of the perfect Mother’s Day gift, I’ll clue you in on some great ideas ...

Moon-to-Moon Manifestation
Date: 2004-09-06 By: Karen Follett
It is my belief that magic is not some historical relic that can be harnessed into a “one size fits all” practice. Magic is a living essence. Birthed in the unknown antiquity of the universe, magic reflects change and evolution. While maintaining ...

Mrs. Penny's Spirit Rocking Chair
Date: 2005-02-18 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 I have written some about my Dad’s interest and experience with ghosts, mental telepathy and spiritual phenomena. He ...

My Feet Found My Path
Date: 2001-11-30 By: Carlos
Precis: A cross-country runner accidentally discovers a new path of healing, sustained health and even a new career as the result of an aching foot. MY FEET FOUND MY PATH By Carlos "Lightfoot" Salinas I grew up on the east side of ...

My Search for Freedom
Date: 2001-10-26 By: Bob Delmer
Precis: The author reveals his painful realization of how his life was almost ruined through self-sabotage, and the methods he used to overcome these problems. MY SEARCH FOR FREEDOM By Bob Delmer Bob is such a great, positive name. ...

My Search for Initiation
Date: 2002-05-04 By: Dr. J.L. Oxford
Precis: After searching for years, a man discovers a path of spirituality that only one thing can offer. Here he shares his search for what he believes his soul craves more than anything, and the results of that search. MY SEARCH FOR ...

My Yoga Healing
Date: 2002-09-20 By: Elizabeth Connor O'Malley
Precis: After a serious accident, the writer of this article practiced yoga to regain her health and strength. But there was still something that was missing. Her level of energy would not return to its pre-accident level. Without expecting ...

MySpace Astrology
Date: 2006-04-24 By: Robin Ivy
Where can you meet like-minded people from all over the world, market your music, book or artwork and simultaneously get back in contact with old friends, share your newest pictures with family and make plans for tonight without a single phone call? ...

Mysticism
Date: 2005-04-14 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 I read a very strange statement the other day. “Mysticism is the longing to get closer to God through means that aren’t ...

New Orleans Resident Offers Advice for Healing
Date: 2005-09-06 By: Maria Shaw
Hello everyone. As a part-time resident of New Orleans' historic French Quarter, I wanted to write and tell you a few things about this city that I love so dearly and thank you all for your e-mails and calls. Since Katrina hit, I have heard from ...

New School of Astrology Opens
Date: 2003-04-28 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
New School of Astrology Opens The Avalon School of Astrology will open its doors to its first students in August, 2003. Founded by David and Fei Cochrane, the school is located in Gainesville, Florida. The result of the dreams and hard work ...

New Worlds of Magic (and Magick, too)
Date: 2008-01-07 By: Carl Weschcke
Do you believe in magick? Since magic is always happening (everywhere around us, whether or not we believe in it), would it behoove us to understand it so we can be an active controller as opposed to a passive recipient?

NEW WORLDS OF REINCARNATION
Date: 2008-01-14 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Beyond Reincarnation is based on the simple premise that the more we know about ourselves, including our past life, the more personally empowered we become in achieving our present life’s goals. And, the more we know about ourselves, the more effective we are in accelerating our growth and developing our highest potential. Wherever we are in our life’s voyage, we are the sum total of our past. Carl Llewellyn Weschcke reviews Joe H. Slate's Beyond Reincarnation.

New Worlds of Self-Help and Spirituality
Date: 2007-10-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
As we move forward in our lives and closer to the New Year, how can we reinforce our spirituality through our mind, body, and spirit? How are we connected to our own new beginnings?

New Worlds of Shamanism
Date: 2007-12-10 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
After decades of being demonized by clergy, diagnosed by psychiatrists, and dismissed by academics, shamanism is thriving. So, what is fueling the West's new fascination with shamanism? Carl Llewellyn Weschcke reviews Roger Walsh's new The World of Shamanism.


NEW WORLDS* OF KABBALAH & MAGIC
Date: 2007-12-24 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Advancing to higher levels of ritual magic with purpose and power requires an exaltation of consciousness—a spiritual transformation that becomes an antidote to the seeming banality of modern life. Lyam Thomas Christopher's Kabbalah, Magic and the Great Work of Self Transformation provide the power and guidance to advance as such. An essay/review by Carl Llewellyn Weschcke.

Numerology Comes of Age
Date: 2007-11-12 By: Pauline Edward
Numerology, the practice of assigning numeric values to dates as well as to the names of people, places, and objects, has been around for centuries. As we approach the New Year, how can numerology be employed to help you make and maintain resolutions and goals, as well as successfully gain that which you desire?

Oak and Ash and Thorn - the herbal and magical uses of trees
Date: 2007-04-09 By: Ellen Evert Hopman
Discover the helpful qualities of oak, ash and thorn

Once in a blue moon ...
Date: 2004-07-31 By: Sally McGraw
Don't forget that tonight is a blue moon -- the second full moon to fall within a solar calendar month. This moon is believed to be imbued with the magic of prosperity and gain. Where did this term come from? It seems to have two main parts: ...

Out of Africa: How-to Use Stones, Minerals and Metals for a Charmed Life
Date: 2003-08-15 By: Stephanie Rose Bird
Ashe African shamans, warriors, hunters, and healers all employ the power of ashe to accomplish the task at hand. There is a venerable history that is not very prominent in general literature about the deft skill with which these specialized ...

Pallas, Juno and Vesta: The Three Jewels of Your Astrology Chart
Date: 2007-04-02 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Discover how the astrological goddesses of knowledge, relationships and self-fullfillment affect your birth chart, energies, and specific personality traits.

Peace From My Past
Date: 2002-04-22 By: Maya Ananda
Many years ago, my grandparents took their son and moved from Mombai (you probably known it as Bombay), India to the "Little India" section of Artesia in Los Angeles county. Although Little India is technically the four-block area of Pioneer ...

Pendulum Magic
Date: 2003-05-15 By: Richard Webster
A pendulum is a small weight attached to a length of chain or thread. When someone holds it by the thread and asks a question, the weight moves and provides the answer. It is an amazing tool that can be used for many different purposes. Just ...

Personalizing Advocacy for Loved Ones
Date: 2008-02-04 By: Jari Holland Buck
Jari Holland Buck, author of Hospital Stay Handbook, knows what it is to truly be a patient advocate. What is patient advocacy? Is it the same for every person, every patient? After spending 225 days with her husband in the hospital, Jari discusses what it truly means to be an advocate for any patient that is near and dear to your heart.

Planetary Hours: the Method and the Magick for Quick Timing Decisions
Date: 2003-10-30 By: Maria Kay Simms
Planetary Hours: the Method and the Magick for Quick Timing Decisions Success often depends on being “in the right place at the right time.” How often have you heard that said? Is it luck, or something more? Obviously, having a tool to predict ...

Please Help Me: The Court Cards — Part I
Date: 2002-05-24 By: Patricia
Precis: We received an email from a fairly new Tarot student who had discovered a problem which many people studying the Tarot have: the meanings of the Court Cards. Below is her request for aid. At the end of her request you'll see why ...

Pluto in Scorpio Generation From an Evolutionary Point of View: "Generation We"
Date: 2009-03-09 By: Deva Green
Pluto was in Scorpio from roughly 1983 through 1995. All those that have Pluto in Scorpio will have the same core evolutionary intentions, ones of personal re-empowerment and of purging all emotional and psychological limitations that are preventing further growth. Deva Green, author of Evolutionary Astrology, details just what it means to be a part of the Pluto in Scorpio "Generation We."

Pluto’s Continuing Impact
Date: 2006-09-04 By: Philip Brown
What does Pluto's new status as a dwarf planet mean for Astrology? Astrologer and author Philip Brown (Cosmic Trends) examines the impact of this revelation on modern astrology and the inter-relationships of the planets, and discusses its possible effect on personal birthcharts.

Potential New Direction for Neo-Paganism
Date: 2001-09-07 By: Donald Michael Kraig
Precis: While there are many Neo-Pagan traditions, one path has been infrequently explored, although many of its concepts have been used in other traditions. This is the path of Tantra, which is not just about sex as many Westerners ...

Practical Psychology and the Qabalah
Date: 2002-07-27 By: Dr. Karl R. Nitzke
Precis: The writer of this article is a psychologist who has long searched for a quick, safe, and easy means to help patients integrate various aspects of their mind into a healthy, unified whole. Much to his surprise, he discovers an answer in a ...

Praying to Water: The Summer Solstice of June 2009
Date: 2009-06-15 By: Dan Furst
In most ways, the Summer Solstice of 2009 is likely to play out in the Northern Hemisphere much as it has for thousands of years now, with reverence for the feminine, the moon, and water. Dan Furst, author of Dance of the Moon: Celebrating the Sacred Cycles of the Earth, shares how this Summer Solstice of 2009 marks our even more fervent awareness of water as the hot summer months loom ahead.

Presidential Astrology: Edwards for Vice President?
Date: 2004-07-07 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
If you read the New York Post, you probably think Dick Gephardt is Kerry’s choice for vice president. Oops! The Post had a splashy headline that recalls an issue of the Chicago Tribune over fifty years ago, when Thomas Dewey was declared the ...

Princess Parties for Tarot Royalty
Date: 2007-01-15 By: Janina Renée
Do you need inspiration for a fun, unique, and enlightening get-together? Think about a party focused on Tarot Court characters. You and your guests can discover unknown characteristics about yourselves through creative art projects, dress-up games, and innovative readings. Enjoy!

PROACTIVATE
Date: 2007-12-17 By: Ly de Angeles
Two years ago, Ly de Angeles collaborated on Pagan Visions for a Sustainable Future. Since then, has anything changed? Have pagans come together to change the world?

Psyche, Entry into Mind and Soul
Date: 2007-02-26 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
How do asteroids affect your birth chart? Learn about the mythology behind Psyche, the celestial body named for the Greek Goddess representing trust, love, passion, betrayal, and jealousy.

Psychic Attack — First Defense
Date: 2002-08-29 By: Donald Michael Kraig
Precis: Although true psychic attack is very rare, the writer shares an example of what happened when one of his students suffered from just such an attack. PSYCHIC ATTACK — FIRST DEFENSEBy Donald Michael Kraig,Editor, The Llewellyn ...

Psychic Attacks
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 Not all psychic attacks are really deliberate “attacks.” Most are psychic interactions between people – some of whom ...

Psychic Self-Defense and the Kabbalah
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Earlier I mentioned the only time I was actually scared at what I thought was a ghostly manifestation turned out to be a dying clock! But there were two instances in the Summit mansion where I do believe I was attacked by some entity – whether a ...

Psychic Vampires
Date: 2003-10-10 By: Joe H. Slate, Ph.D.
Let's face it--we've probably all fallen prey to a psychic vampire, possibly without even knowing it. It may have been a chance encounter with an energy predator that left us temporarily exhausted, or possibly along-term vampire interaction with ...

Qabalistic Workouts
Date: 2006-12-25 By: Tony Mierzwicki
Are magickal practices and a gym environment mutually exclusive? If a healthier, fitter lifestyle is one of your New Year's Resolutions but you don't have the time to work out and be spiritual, you might find a lot of benefit to combining the two. With practical advice, learn how to specifically make your workouts more magicakal, and more successful.

Re-Treat Yourself: Finding Renewal Through Spiritual Retreats
Date: 2004-08-30 By: Flame RavenHawk
The busy pace of the Western world keeps most of us stressed out and off balance – moving us at breakneck speed from one activity to another, and pushing us through an endless schedule of outside obligations. This frantic pace takes a toll on our ...

Reading and Ceremony for Charging a Tarot Deck
Date: 2007-03-05 By: Joy Vernon
Your Tarot deck is an incredible tool for augury, and it is particularly senstitive to outside forces and energy. Many of the positive energy vibes your deck absorbs can help your readings. However, negative energies can sometimes pervade your deck, and you ought to know how to clear away these negative influences. Joy Vernon informs you how this can be done, and guides you through a ritual to charge it with the correct forces.

Reclaiming Empowerment
Date: 2006-11-06 By: Bente Hansen
Bente Hansen, author of The New World of Self-Healing, shares valuable insights into the benefits of empowering yourself to be an active participant in your own life. Learn how to participate in the decision-making processes that affect you and your family instead of the extremes of only disregarding or blindly accepting the advice of experts.

Rediscover Beltane with Kids and Maypoles
Date: 2009-05-04 By: Bronwen Forbes
Maypole dancing is community celebration of Beltane, from the youngest to the oldest. However, it is often difficult for little legs to keep up with the adults, and young children tend to tucker out long before they can weave their ribbon around an often ten- or twelve-foot Maypole. What can be done to ensure that kids get as much enjoyment about of the community Beltane celebration of Maypole dancing? Bronwen Forbes, author of Make Merry in Step and Song, details how to make Maypole dances fun for all.

Rejuvenating Your Daily Rituals
Date: 2008-06-02 By: Jason Kitchen
The daily rituals are the most commonly practiced techniques by the modern Occultist, Beginner and Adept alike; for one to halt their practice altogether would most likely prove to be unwise. Yet, I am sure most would agree that the monotony of the day-to-day continuation can tend to become boring or even tiresome. The following are some techniques to rejuvenate the power and manifestation of your daily rituals, including the Lesser Banishing Ritual.


Remembering Forgotten Simplicities
Date: 2002-01-11 By: Steve Blamires
Precis: The author of Glamoury and Celtic Tree Mysteries, and one of the most knowledgeable and respected students of Celtic lore and its modern applications, adds to his current body of work with an examination of the importance of the Beauty, ...

Researching Wicca for Teens
Date: 2005-09-12 By: Gwinevere Rain
Teens are often misguided when they first learn about Wicca, believing that a mentor or coven is needed to jump start their practice. This is far from the case, in fact many young people start as a solitary practitioner researching the path on his ...

Revitalizing the Creative Spirit
Date: 2005-12-05 By: Lisa Hunt
Nature has a lot to teach us. Just before a hurricane struck my town in South Florida, the animals began to act strangely: birds flew in a hurried manner, the usual cacophony of frogs grew silent, and my cats acted skittish and nervous. As the palm ...

Rituals for Charming a Disordered Brain
Date: 2004-05-17 By: Janina Renee
Because advances in neurology have revealed how peoples' brains can have very different wiring, we have a better understanding of how we can have different styles of processing information and making sense of the world. From my own point of view as ...

Royal Court in Residence
Date: 2009-05-11 By: Janina Renee
About a fifth of the cards in a standard tarot deck are court cards, and these are commonly used to designate personalities. But being that we have to be many different things to many people over the course of our lives--and even over the course of a day--how can we use the tarot to better understand ourselves? Janina Renée, author of Tarot for a New Generation and Tarot Spells, illustrates how we can use the court cards to gain insight into the many facets of our personalities.

Saturn in Leo - How Does It Affect You?
Date: 2005-07-11 By: Maria Shaw
About every thirty years, the taskmaster Saturn (a.k.a. the Lord of Karma) visits you. This year he is paying a call to our Leo friends, those born July 23 - August 22. He will knock on their door July 17th and enjoy an extended stay until September ...

Saturn Sun Opposition
Date: 2003-12-30 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Back in July we published an article about Mars and its close approach to the Earth in August. At that time, we suggested that we might be driven by frenzy to make things happen. We might be careless, argumentative, and angry. Or we might find ways ...

Schwarzenegger Enters California Recall Campaign
Date: 2003-08-08 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Schwarzenegger Enters California Recall Campaign On August 6, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger entered the California recall election for governor. His "surprise" announcement on the Tonight Show caught few observers unaware. The only surprise was the ...

Scott and Me
Date: 2007-11-26 By: Donald Kraig
Scott Cunningham wrote about so many different topics that it’s easy to find spells and rituals to cover just about anything. As we come to Thanksgiving and the end of the year, reflect on the magick of Scott Cunningham and the power of Wicca in the kitchen with Donald Michael Kraig.

Searching for Answers?
Date: 2008-08-25 By: Barbara Moore
Tarot is a tool useful in many ways for many things, from meditation and spiritual insight to divination and fortunetelling. Yet, everytime we consult the tarot, we are in search of some sort of answer. Tarot expert Barbara Moore explains how the questions we ask in hopes of an answer are just as important as the answer itself.

Seasons of Tarot: Spring
Date: 2009-04-20 By: Barbara Moore
Spring is a time when possibilities abound and seeds, both literal and metaphorical, are planted with high hopes. What cards in the tarot represent the energy of spring better than the Aces? Tarot expert Barbara Moore details three spreads to use the Aces to their full potential.

Seasons of Tarot—Autumn
Date: 2008-10-06 By: Barbara Moore
Although all seasons bring about their own types of changes, those of autumn seem the most spectacular and profound to many. Whatever the season, changes are about letting go of the past and facing the future. Tarot expert Barbara Moore shares a couple of tarot spreads designed to help you embrace and understand change during this season of transition.

Seasons of Tarot—Yule
Date: 2008-12-01 By: Barbara Moore
Despite the decorations, parties, and gifts of the holiday season (or perhaps because of them), this can be a particularly trying and stressful time of year. During this season of darkness, it helps to be light. Barbara Moore illustrates how to use the Tarot to bring light to a season deserving of light.

Sedna: A Goddess Gets New Life
Date: 2006-07-24 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
We all have stories locked up inside of us, secrets we feel we can never tell. These may be deeply wounding stories and secrets. In order to be fair to ourselves, we may need to discover if one of the best ways we can obtain healing for those ...

Setting a Clear Intention
Date: 2008-12-22 By: Katalin Koda
As the New Year approaches, our thoughts often turn to letting go of the old, making new plans, and forming New Year’s resolutions. The New Year is our chance to reinvent ourselves, to take stock of what we have experienced over the past year and what we hope to welcome in as the seasons turn. Katalin Koda, author of Sacred Path of Reiki, discusses how we can remain balanced and positive in these times of chaos.

Seven Simple Psychic Shields for the Witch in Everyone!
Date: 2004-07-12 By: Christopher Penczak
As part of the launch of my new book, The Witch’s Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self Defense, I wanted to share the techniques that helped me maintain psychic boundaries and a healthy sense of safety. Though few of us learn them when we ...

Seven Steps to Self-Devotion
Date: 2005-10-03 By: LaSara FireFox
Seven Steps to Self-Devotion This article is based on some of the main themes presented in my book Sexy Witch. If you are interested in wandering more deeply into this landscape, pick up a copy and dive right in! 1. Your Body is a ...

Sexual Fears and Astrology
Date: 2009-01-26 By: Rowan Davis
Just as our sun signs determine significant personality traits, they also program us to react to insecurities and sex in a specific way. Rowan Davis, author of The Sex Files: Your Zodiac Guide to Love and Lust, dissects the sexual fears of each sun sign and with the hope that knowing your fear will be the key to overcoming it.

Sexual Vampires
Date: 2004-02-09 By: Mabel Iam
Drink the spilt blood from a honey thigh. But soon! That time may find us in pieces but together, in an embrace, mouths shattered and souls bitten by love. - adapted from Federico Garcia Lorca. The father of the vampire Dracula, the Vampire ...

Shamans, Saints, and Sages: What is a Spiritual Hero, and What Does it Take to Become One?
Date: 2007-08-06 By: Roger Walsh
Throughout history, certain extraordinary individuals have lived, loved, or excelled so well that ordinary mortals have regarded them with awe and bewilderment. Ordinary mortals have wondered and puzzled about the shamans, healers, saints, and sages, even venerated or worshipped them, feeling that they must be more than merely human, even when the heroes themselves made no such claims. Who or what are these heroes? What does it take for ordinary mortals to become one?

Skrying and Magic with a New Tarot Deck
Date: 2001-08-31 By: Bill W. Ayton
Precis: A startlingly original Tarot deck, using a new approach to Enochian magic and alchemical symbolism, is now in preparation. The result is actually two decks in one. This article shows some of its very practical uses. SKRYING AND ...

Soul Mate Connections
Date: 2005-08-01 By: Maria Shaw
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt an instant attraction? I'm not talking about sexual chemistry here, but rather, a deep, soul stirring, magentic pull. As a relationship astrologer, almost everyone I counsel asks me the same ...

Soul Portal, Your Astrological Rising Sign
Date: 2008-03-24 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
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.

Spirituality and Ritual: Tending the Garden of the Soul
Date: 2008-03-10 By: Sandra Kynes
It may be a cliché 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.


Spirituality in a Modern World
Date: 2006-01-16 By: Douglas De Long
“Look within, within is the fountain of good...” --Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and philosopher (121-180 C.E.) Our television screens show the continual violence, death and destruction erupting around the modern world. The carnage ...

Springtime Herb Magic Your Own Way
Date: 2008-05-12 By: Melanie Harris
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.


St. Mary Magdalene: Going Beyond The Da Vinci Code
Date: 2006-05-08 By: Tau Malachi
The Da Vinci Code phenomenon continues to be amazing, now coupled with all of the sensationalism surrounding the publication of the Gospel of Judas. The idea that St. Mary Magdalene might have been a most significant disciple of Jesus, or that they ...

Stacey's Nightmares contest
Date: 2004-12-01 By: Sally McGraw
Are your kids fans of Laurie Faria Stolarz's bestselling fiction titles Blue is for Nightmares and White is for Magic? If so, be sure to tell them about the contest just announced on Llewellyn's Teens & 'Tweens website! All they have to do is ...

Stacey's Nightmares Contest Winners Announced
Date: 2005-02-04 By: Sally McGraw
Did you or your kids enter our Stacey's Nightmares Contest? In December, we posted a quiz relating to Laurie Faria Stolarz's hit series of teen thrillers that includes Blue is for Nightmares, White is for Magic, and NOW Silver is for ...

Standing at the Crossroads with Hekate
Date: 2005-08-15 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Decisions are hard for all of us. Which way do I go now, which path is the right one, what do I do next, or, most urgently, where do I go from here? Life is never easy and some decisions can be hard ones, very hard. And, at times, it can seem as if ...

Stones in the Mystic Foundation
Date: 2006-12-11 By: Christopher Penczak
Christopher Penczak, author of The Mystic Foundation, discusses the greatest spiritual blessing and greatest spiritual curse of our time, and offers a meditation exercise to work with the five elements and find balance in your life.

Summer Love Predictions
Date: 2005-06-20 By: Maria Shaw
Summer Love....could there be anything better? After all, this sunny season is a favorite among many brides to walk down the aisle. It’s easier to meet people when the days are longer and the weather pleasant. Everyone’s out and about compared to ...

Summer Vacation Ideas for All Sun Signs
Date: 2005-05-23 By: Maria Shaw
Time is precious and you may only have one week of it to use for vacation. Do you spend that time hanging around the house or enjoying an exotic getaway? Every year millions of people have an important choice to make: where to spend their vacation. ...

Summer Water Rites
Date: 2004-07-19 By: Stephanie Rose Bird
Summer is the time of year that many of us who live in temperate zones flock to the water. For some it is a seasonal rite that almost occurs perfunctorily, while for others it is a spiritual pilgrimage. This article is devoted to those who see the ...

Summer: Season of Loving Sensuality
Date: 2006-06-05 By: Stephanie Rose Bird
In my newest book, Four Seasons of Mojo: an Herbal Guide to Natural Living, I reflect on various qualities of summer, including love and sensuality. Like budding leaves, the heat of summer seems to bring out previously dormant passions. This ...

Swirls of Stars Tarot Spread Cloth
Date: 2006-12-04 By: Karen Glasgow
Karen Glasgow shares a festive pattern for a handmade, Yule-inspired Tarot spread cloth. It's perfect as a special divinatory gift for a friend, and does wonders as a crafty project to help you bring the holiday cheer to your home.

Table Tipping and Ouija
Date: 2005-02-11 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 I think nearly everyone has played with, or “experimented” with the Ouija Board. Some people really believe that it ...

Taking the Tarot to Work
Date: 2004-05-03 By: Mark McElroy
Answering the Tough Questions Authors get asked all kinds of questions. Just last month, in fact, a woman stopped me at a trade show and asked, “Who does your hair color?” Since I don’t color my hair, I told the truth: “My mom made it for ...

Tantra and Women
Date: 2007-01-08 By: Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson
Although women are highly revered in Tantra, most sacred texts are written with male practitioners in mind. Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson, authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality, explore this paradox of the sexes and delve deeper into the spiritual history of the male and female roles in Tantric lovemaking.

Tarot and Clustering
Date: 2006-04-01 By: Sheila Hall
Clustering exercises offer another creative way to work with the tarot. Some people have heard of a clustering exercise where you write down a main idea in the center of a piece of paper and then brainstorm by jotting down thoughts and ideas all ...

Tarot and Dreams: Interpreting the Symbols of the Soul
Date: 2003-05-15 By: Julie Gillentine
The Language of Symbols Symbols are a silent and potent language which reaches our conscious awareness through the agency of subconsciousness, rising on wings of spirit from the deepest parts of our being as messengers from our soul. The common ...

Tarot and Life After September 11
Date: 2001-12-07 By: Christine Jette
Precis: Christine Jette, author of such books as Tarot Shadow Work, Tarot for the Healing Heart, and Tarot for All Seasons, reveals how her use of the Tarot helped her get through the impact of the terror attacks on the U.S. ...

Tarot and Money Matters
Date: 2009-06-08 By: Barbara Moore
Money is one of the two most popular subjects of tarot readings, and now more so than ever during these challenging economic times. Tarot author and expert Barbara Moore presents three spreads to help you analyze your financial situation.

Tarot and the Writing Process
Date: 2002-01-04 By: Stephen Walter Sterling
Precis: The author of Tarot Awareness shows how he used the Tarot to enhance his ability to write his next book. TAROT AND THE WRITING PROCESS By Stephen Walter Sterling In a towering Gothic cathedral, a young artisan, ...

Tarot Card Picture Searches: Discovering Meaningful Themes in Tarot Art Images
Date: 2009-01-05 By: Janina Renée
While the images of the Tarot often have obvious, archetypal meanings, often the less-prominent images of the cards in a spread can be just as telling of a situation. Janina Renée, author of Tarot: Your Everyday Guide and Tarot Spells, details how the imagery of the Tarot can be used for clarification and further illumination of readings and situations.

Tarot Card Tracker: A Versatile Technique for Tarot Discovery
Date: 2008-11-10 By: Janina Renée
Many long-time users of the Tarot get set in their ways when it comes to the variety of layouts they favor for readings. Janina Renée, author of Tarot: Your Everyday Guide and Tarot Spells, details the "card tracking technique" that can be used for clarification on a card or cards that come up in a reading, amplifying meanings, and fishing for advice.

Tarot--The Next Step
Date: 2003-08-22 By: Donald Michael Kraig
The Tarot cards have had a checkered past. They have been used for card games, fortune-telling (based on the idea of inexorable fate), serial art projects by people such as Salvador Dali, background structures in novels, symbolism in mysticism, ...

Tarot: A Path to Creative Thinking
Date: 2005-05-02 By: Mark McElroy
If we are to solve problems, from those confined to a single individual to those afflicting whole nations, we must learn how to identify and break out of restrictive mindsets... In other words, we must learn how to keep an open mind – one of the most ...

Tarot: It’s not just for fortune telling anymore
Date: 2004-02-23 By: Barbara Moore
Although most people don’t know it, the Tarot is kind of like the Swiss Army Knife of self-help tools. The seventy-eight cards of the Tarot deck are well known as predictors of the future, the favored instrument of fortunetellers. But did you know ...

Telepathic Communication
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Earlier, on my December 20, 2004 posting, I mentioned that I had many stories involving my grandfather. One of them involved his lawyer and my father. Dad, grandfather and their lawyer often discussed business over lunch at a small downtown ...

Terrific Tarot Talismans
Date: 2007-04-16 By: Melanie Harris
Tarot cards are not just for fortune telling; they are also effective tools of magic. As talismans, they can alter your life in profound ways. Buying a separate deck for this purpose can help influence your life for the better — let Melanie Harris explain how!

Thanks for Your Support
Date: 2003-01-15 By: Donald Michael Kraig
About a year-and-a-half ago, we started The Llewellyn Journal with nothing but a plan, a web design, and a few articles. Since that time, The Llewellyn Journal has vastly expanded. We've posted articles and email from people all over the world; some ...

The Astrology of New Music Releases, Fall 2004
Date: 2004-11-22 By: Robin Ivy
In this politically charged climate, music has once again become a voice for change. This fall’s new releases contain some of the most heated and controversial lyrics since the heyday of punk -- the 1970s -- when the Clash and the Sex Pistols ...

The Astrology of Summer's New Music
Date: 2005-07-18 By: Robin Ivy
Rock star planet Mars is in Aries, and this summer's new music releases are charged with controversy and breaking some serious rules! A highly esteemed rock front man attempts a solo career, three amigos get serious with a side project that's taken ...

The Brain and the Mind
Date: 2004-06-21 By: Douglas De Long
The mind of man is capable of anything – because everything is in it, all the past as well as the future. ~Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness Most people think of the brain and the mind as being one and the same thing. Doctors, scientists ...

The Bright Beams Of The Fixed Stars In Your Astrological Chart
Date: 2007-10-15 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Stars have an alluring and entrancing fascination for us, but the fixed stars are much more than a bright light to gaze at in the evening and make wishes on. Fixed stars are potent additions to your astrology chart and can add a lot of information to your chart reading, once you know what they mean and what to look for.

The Case of the Carousing Cats
Date: 2007-11-05 By: M.L. Woelm
Have you ever had an eerie experience that left you scratching your head, or worse--doubting your sanity? M.L. Woelm has. Here she details the spooky particulars of one Halloween night she'll never forget.

The Crown Chakra and Spiritual Enlightenment
Date: 2003-12-03 By: Douglas De Long
In ancient times there were mystery schools dedicated to helping initiates explore the mysteries of life. These schools flourished in places such as Egypt, Tibet, and Persia, and were believed to have their roots in Atlantis. It was here that ...

THE DA VINCI CODE AND THE TRUE “SACRED CODE”
Date: 2007-07-09 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke

The tremendous wave of interest that followed publication, and then the movie, of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code left a lot of excitement, and some confusion, in its wake. There is no doubt that while some questions regarding Da Vinci remain unanswered, others can be addressed. We learn from geniuses such as Da Vinci and build upon their knowledge and their example. The Da Vinci Tarot, with its imagery drawn from Da Vinci’s artwork and the many sketches and writings of his notebooks, is one such example.

The Deck is Out There: Three Simple Principles to Help You Find the Tarot Deck of Your Dreams
Date: 2004-06-14 By: Mark McElroy
The Deck is Out There: Three Simple Principles to Help You Find the Deck of Your Dreams Remember the good old days when ice cream came in two flavors? When televisions received just three networks? When Henry Ford offered customers any color car ...

The Esbats of the Goddess
Date: 2008-04-28 By: Ann Moura
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.

The Faeries of Yule
Date: 2008-12-08 By: Edain McCoy
While the Yule Log is smoldering in the fireplace, warming your house with its golden glow, casting dancing shadows on a sparkling Yule tree, the scene might not immediately evoke images of faeries. It should, however. Author Edain McCoy details just how these spritely guardians do not all hibernate in winter, and how they should be honored during these chilly months of warm celebration.

The Final Chance
Date: 2002-04-29 By: Seymour
Precis: A man takes a chance on the magic of Witchcraft. His spells are successful in ways that are surprising to him, leading him to a new understanding of himself and his relationship to the universe...and maybe a new and better job. THE ...

The Five Friends You Meet in Spirit
Date: 2006-05-01 By: Rose Vanden Eynden
I have three special girlfriends known as The Posse. Each of us brings her own unique personality to our group. Stylish and sophisticated, Tracy possesses a strong opinion about every topic imaginable. Holly is blessed with a sharp intellect and ...

The Form of Magic
Date: 2001-10-05 By: Tera O'Connell
Precis: The author shares her research into the very nature of magic, moving from Plato’s concept of Forms to a new paradigm for understanding the methodology of practical magic which is effective on the physical plane. THE FORM OF ...

The Fullness of Shadow Work
Date: 2003-07-01 By: Christine Jette
When Christine Jette finished the manuscript for Tarot Shadow Work in 1999, she didn’t believe she could write one more thing about tarot and the shadow. She was wrong. Time having passed, Christine Jette details how to use all 78 cards of the Tarot for shadow work.

The Garden Witch is Back, with Garden Witch's Herbal: How to Unearth Your Spirituality Through Gardening
Date: 2009-05-18 By: Ellen Dugan
Spring is here, and what better time to dig into the magick and mystery of the earth than right now? Ellen Dugan, author of such books as Cottage Witchery, Garden Witchery, and the new Garden Witch's Herbal, details the power of using gardening and green magick to enhance your Craft.

The Gate of Life
Date: 2008-10-27 By: Michelle Belanger
Near death experience (NDE) is a phenomenon that has been reported from the teachings of ancient Tibet to the medical journals of the modern West. Near death experiences are remarkable in that the individual's experience does not stop with the experience itself—most experience profound, positive change in their lives. Michelle Belanger, author of Walking the Twilight Path, discusses how we can harness the empowering and beneficial experiences of a near death experience without trauma or risk.

The Girl in the Leather Mask
Date: 2005-05-08 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Sunday, May 08, 2005 How did I get interested in Witchcraft? It was rather round-about, as so many things are. Unlike my very early interest in ...

The Gnostic Gospel of Judas: Revolutionary Christianity
Date: 2006-04-17 By: Tau Malachi
I recall receiving an email from a dear friend of mine who is an independent bishop and seeing the attachment containing the Gospel of Judas – of course, I immediately opened the attachment with the gleeful anticipation of a little boy at Christmas ...

The Gods of Witchcraft
Date: 2005-05-17 By: Christopher Penczak
When I got involved in Wicca, I found that most of my teachers emphasized the Goddess. Many people have been raised with traditions that emphasized the male aspect of divinity. These same people often come to nature-based religions with a desire to ...

The Great Secret
Date: 2006-08-30 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
How many times has someone promised to reveal "the Great Secret" that will bring you Wealth, Health, Power and Love? Like many people, I am sure this has happened to you more than once. Well, did you get this Great Secret? Or, should I ask, did it bring you the Wealth, Health, Power and Love you wanted?

The Harmonic Concordance, a Time of Enlightenment and Letting Go
Date: 2003-11-07 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Right now the world stands ready to receive a great spiritual gift from the universe. After the conflict and trouble of the last several years, staring with the Grand Cross in August 1999 and continuing with the Saturn/Pluto opposition of 2001, we ...

The Haunted Mansion
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
I moved into the old Summit Avenue Mansion in 1962 and lived there for about 15 years. Built in the late 1800’s by a timber and railroad magnate, it was a great old house of thick red sandstone, towers and chimneys, a spectacular north-facing ...

The Indian Feng Shui
Date: 2004-01-27 By: Tania Ahsan
Feng Shui has been extensively explored these last few years and its secrets laid open to the West. But Vaastu Shastra, a 5,000-year-old Indian architectural and design philosophy, has only recently come into the media spotlight. Contained within ...

The Jealous Type
Date: 2004-05-10 By: Mabel Iam
Don't trust your jealousy. It usually produces a distorted view of reality. Even the slightest feeling of jealousy should alert you to trouble in your relationship, although some people like to think it 's yet another manifestation of your great ...

The Joy of Dowsing
Date: 2003-05-15 By: Richard Webster
Dowsing is the art of finding something that is hidden, usually something concealed underground. Dowsing is most commonly used for water divining, but there appear to be virtually no limits to the number of applications it can be used for. Over the ...

The Key to Success: Timing
Date: 2006-10-11 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
How can you learn to make the best planning and scheduling decisions to reach your goals? Read more to discover why Timing is the Key to Success.

The Magic of Tutankhamun
Date: 2005-09-26 By: Rosemary Clark
The Magic of Tutankhamun The tomb of Tutankhamun lay undisturbed in Upper Egypt’s Valley of the Kings through many centuries, from the end of the 18th Dynasty (BCE 1572-1315) to the twentieth century, when it was uncovered by ...

The Magical Art of the Well Worn Path
Date: 2006-01-30 By: Mickie Mueller
When the phone in my little magical shop rang on that chilly day in February of 2004, I figured it was someone asking for directions or looking for a certain hard to find item or book. But the voice on the other end said, "Hi, this is Raven ...

The Magick of Meditation
Date: 2003-04-30 By: Christopher Penczak
When I started on the path of witch, my teachers stressed to me the importance of meditation. Not only is it a skill that witches should learn to help with spells and rituals, but meditation all by itself is quite magickal. What is magick? Magick ...

The Magick of Writing Your Own Magick: 8 Easy Steps to Creating Your Own Spells
Date: 2009-04-27 By: Susan Pesznecker
Most magickal people work with spells, charms, and rituals on a regular basis. Many of us are perfectly happy to pull out a spellbook and use an already existing spell or formula. Susan Pesznecker, author of Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink, feels that doing so robs us of the magical intention that comes with creating your own spells, and guides us through eight simple steps to creating our own spells.

The Magickal, Spiritual Side of Anime and Manga
Date: 2008-01-28 By: D. Davidson
There’s something special about anime and manga. Once they were a form of animation and comic books found almost exclusively in Japan, and now they can be found in households all across the globe. These aren’t a bunch of cartoons for little kids, nor are they simple comic books with plentyof pictures and lacking plots. You could say there’s something, well, magickal about them.


The Moon as Domestic Goddess
Date: 2004-01-26 By: Robin Ivy
Mid to late January is a traditional time to clean and decorate for families that celebrate Chinese New Year beginning on the year’s first New Moon. Occasions often inspire us to spruce up our living space for guests and celebrations. House ...

The Moon: A Quick Gauge To Your Daily Emotional Barometer
Date: 2006-05-29 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
What will the weather forecast be today? Will it rain, snow, sleet, or hail? Does it seem to be clear sunny skies, along with a gentle light breeze? To determine what the weather is, you can look outside your window, read the barometer, or check the ...

The Natural Witch and Intuition
Date: 2007-06-25 By: Ellen Dugan


THE NEW AGE IS DEAD?
Date: 2009-05-04 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
The term "New Age" has been used as early as th 1800s to describe something that reaches back to the dawn of time: an evolution of thought and spirituality. Some people think of it as movement, while others may think of it as merely a fad. But what is the New Age? Is it dead? Or are we continuing on into the New Age?

The November 12 Plane Crash (An Astrological Perspective)
Date: 2001-11-13 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
Precis: Stephanie Jean Clement, astrologer and one of the writers of the forthcoming book, Civilization Under Attack, updates us with the latest astrological information concerning the plane crash in New York city of November 12, 2001. ...

The Oracle Works!
Date: 2003-01-15 By: Frank Joseph
Verona McColl's Egyptian Pyramid Oracle is a deck of twenty five colorful cards, all emblazoned with spiritual imagery from the ancient dynastic civilization of the Nile Valley. Representations of gods, goddesses, sacred objects and symbols are all ...

The Paranormal: A New Science of the 21st Century
Date: 2008-08-04 By: Philip J. Imbrogno
No matter how skeptical you are, there are three things that cannot be denied: that reports of paranormal experiences exist, that they persist, and they are increasingly occurring on a global scale. Philip J. Imbrogno, author of Night Siege and Interdimensional Universe, details how UFO sightings and other paranormal phenomena are potentially related, while questioning the very universe we hold as reality.

The Power of Chants
Date: 2004-04-12 By: Christopher Penczak
Sound, tone, voice, and music are powerful forms of magick and celebration. Before I became a witch, the part of traditional religious services I loved the most was the music; using song as celebration. When I got involved in Wicca, the traditions I ...

The Power of Past-Life Enlightenment
Date: 2007-07-02 By: Joe Slate

As a psychologist and university professor, Joe Slate has led numerous laboratory research projects designed to explore the full scope of past-life existence. Here he shares some of those findings and strategies that can help you retrieve your past-life experiences.

The Power of Shinto
Date: 2008-11-03 By: D. Davidson
Even as it steps boldly into the twenty-first century with its technological and scientific advances, Japan holds onto its ancient roots. The shamanistic religion of Shinto, while being authentically Japanese, also contains lessons for those of us wishing to connect with and revere our earth.

The Promise of a Fresh Day: How to Have the Best Day of Your Life
Date: 2008-01-07 By: Edwige Gilbert
Ever have a bad day? Do you hope for the good ones? Edwige GIlbert, author of The Fresh Start Promise, illustrates how to take control and become a master of the best days of your life.

The Proof!
Date: 2006-11-13 By: Wilma Davidson
What happens after death? Are you a believer in reincarnation, or that any part of our human sould live on? Wilma Davidson, author of Spirit Rescue, gives a convincing argument that more happens after death than most may think.

The Psychic Touch
Date: 2002-12-20 By: Carla Jones
Precis: The writer of this article discovered her psychic ability by accident. She was able to expand upon this through reading and practice. Here, she explains what happened and reveals how she developed this ability so others can develop it, ...

The Quest for Spiritual Adulthood
Date: 2004-03-22 By: Richard Potter
After doing a few presentations about my book, Authentic Spirituality: The Direct Path to Consciousness, I am finding that people have become intrigued by my discussion of “spiritual adulthood.” While this term only appears briefly in the book, it ...

The Real Scoop on Digging in the Dirt
Date: 2008-04-14 By: Dorothy Morrison
As silly as it may sound, there'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 light—a brighter light—a light in which solutions are found, problems are solved, and fresh starts abound. And after the dormancy of Winter, that's something we can all use. Dorothy Morrison, author of Bud, Blossom, & Leaf, shares gardening rituals for affirmation and growth.

The Secret of My Dreams
Date: 2002-08-12 By: Evan P. DiCaprio
Precis: The writer of this article had a recurring dream that nobody could explain. From psychological experts to psychics and dream interpreters, nobody could reveal its meaning in a way that would "ring true" to him. A chance discover of a ...

The Secrets of Shaktipat
Date: 2002-03-25 By: Ravindra Kumar, Ph.D.
Precis: The idea of Shaktipat is almost unknown in the West. It is an ancient method of awakening and activating the Kundalini in the shortest possible time. In most cases it is instantaneous and effortless. Automatic movements in the ...

The September Eclipses: What's in Store for Everyone!
Date: 2006-08-14 By: Maria Shaw
Maria Shaw, author of Soul Mates & Hot Dates, explains the ups and downs of the upcoming eclipses in detail by zodiac sign.

The Sleep Watcher
Date: 2007-06-18 By: Chad Bordwell


The Spinning Basket Fortune Teller: Put Your Fetishes to Work
Date: 2008-07-21 By: Janina Renée
Over time, many of us acquire an assortment of small but delightful trinkets, such as miniature animals or other little figurines, souvenir items, toys, miniature charms, and many other gewgaws. Along with these, we may also collect natural objects such as seeds and nuts, pebbles, and shells, as well as interesting bits of beach glass or driftwood and other found articles. Oftentimes these things give us pleasure because, aside from being colorful or whimsical, they convey some special symbolism or serve as mementos. However, if you’ve just been allowing them to accumulate in a junk drawer, you can take them to a new level of use, since these objects, or fetishes, have a traditional role in divination.



The Spiritual Wisdom of Harry Potter?
Date: 2007-07-16 By: Christopher Penczak
With the seventh and final Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, being released soon, much interest is growing in the media and public concerning magick, witchcraft and wizardry. With the huge buzz brewing, one has to wonder: how real, how accurate, is the magick being presented in the Harry Potter series?

The Subtle Energy Body: Your Passport to the Mystical Realms
Date: 2008-04-07 By: Constance Rodriguez
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.

The Taming of Hurricane Jose
Date: 2002-03-15 By: Jose Armilla
Precis: Jose Armilla was happy to accept an invitation for him and his wife to a friend’s hilltop villa in the Caribbean. As the author of Negotiate with Feng Shui, he immediately saw that there were distinct problems with their rooms, ...

The Time of My Life
Date: 2001-09-28 By: E. P. Parringer
Precis: The author, a practicing magician, began to have difficulties achieving the goals of his rituals. His personal rediscovery and implementation of the planetary or magical hours results in new levels of success. The Time of ...

The Top Three Beltane Maypole Problems...And How to Fix Them
Date: 2008-05-26 By: Bronwen Forbes
It’s Beltane! Raise the maypole! Well, the maypole is effective and fun, but apparently it’s not so simple. Bronwen Forbes suggests the three biggest problems--and their solutions--with the maypole.

The Tower Card: Building a Path to Enlightenment
Date: 2004-09-27 By: Mary K. Wilson
In the Qabalah system, the Tree of Life contains spheres and paths, all leading to the crown, Kether. This crown corresponds to the crown chakra and the source of all divine energy. For those on a spiritual path, a myriad of tools exist to help ...

The True Meaning of Kamasutra
Date: 2005-02-28 By: Mabel Iam
Nothing lies in our minds that hasn’t before been in our senses. ~Aristotle For many people – especially in the Western world - Kamasutra is merely a colletion of different love-making positions, a combination of acrobatics and pornography. ...

The Uranus Opposition
Date: 2005-04-11 By: Maria Shaw
People are going through their mid life crises earlier than in past decades. This is partly due to the fact that some planets have been moving a bit faster than usual in recent years. Normally, things start to heat up around age 40-42, but recently ...

The Urban Pagan
Date: 2005-01-24 By: Thomas Polkinghorne
There is a tendency among modern Pagans - many of whom live in cities - to revere the wilderness as a source of magical power and dismiss the cities in which they live as spiritually dead places. The city is simply a place where they live and work, ...

The Value of Past Lives
Date: 2009-03-30 By: Donald Michael Kraig
Virtually all comprehensive systems of occultism include methods for developing the ability to recall past lives. For some people, the desire to investigate past lives stems from the need to understand that the soul survives physical death. For others it may be to discover something about themselves, to get at the root of a particular issue. That past lives have been experienced by some cannot be debated; however, is a subjectively real experience an objectively real one? What is the difference between subjective and objective reality? Author Donald MIchael Kraig details just what value understanding past lives has to occultists.

The Watch That Heals
Date: 2002-03-08 By: N. Webster
Precis: The author discovers that there is more to his old watch than he believed. Not only does it tell time and bring him closer to his late grandfather, but it has introduced him to the possibility of a universe that is greater than ...

The Wiccan Rede and the Art of Persuasion
Date: 2007-03-26 By: Arcane Static
The Wiccan Rede has the distinction of being a core tenet of the faith. The origin of this creed and its rhetorical influence are explored in an academic capacity by Arcane Static, which can help you to better understand the fundamentals of this spiritual movement.

The Witch's Cradle
Date: 2005-05-13 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, May 13, 2005 Seabrook wrote about another sensory depreviation device believed to aid Extra Sensory Perception in Witchcraft: It’s Power in ...

Thoughts about Ritual
Date: 2005-03-25 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, March 25, 2005 First, let me apologize for not writing recently. It’s been a very busy time and I have had such minor matters as a tooth ...

Time to Move: Mercury and Jupiter Direct
Date: 2004-06-07 By: Robin Ivy
While spring’s eclipses on April 19 and May 4 force initiations and conclusions, events triggered by the solar and lunar eclipses may seem beyond our control. In contrast, the forward motion of Mercury and Jupiter signal us to make conscious ...

Tout the Trout with Peanut Pasta
Date: 2003-08-29 By: Noel Tyl
Editor's note: This week's article is a sneak peek into Noel Tyl's forthcoming cookbook, The Sophisticated Gourmet (publication date March 2004.) Whether it's the Greatest Baked Potato in the World, Filet Mignon for an Etruscan Queen, or ...

Tree Power
Date: 2004-12-27 By: Joe H. Slate, Ph.D.
Have you ever marveled at the power and beauty of trees? As earth’s oldest and largest living things, they are the planet’s natural antennae to the universe. By their very presence, they command our attention and invite our interaction. Like a ...

Two More Ghost Stories
Date: 2005-01-01 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Ghost stories are as old as the hills! We’ve been telling them and listening to them, generation after generation and across all cultures. My father was a great story teller, and was likewise fascinated with the paranormal. While many of the ...

Understanding the Astrological Meaning of the Planets
Date: 2007-11-19 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Sun Sign information comprises the majority of astrological information available in newspapers and online. However, the simple symbology of astrology (once even employed by Carl Jung!) can help you understand the power the planets have on you.

Unicorn Imagery in Magical Practice
Date: 2006-05-22 By: Ember
The unicorn is one of the most famous and endearing of mystical creatures associated with fantasy, mythology, and magic. Images of the unicorn have fascinated people all over the world for centuries. Such a powerful and easily recognized symbol can ...

Using Imagination to Cure Psychological Complexes
Date: 2003-12-08 By: Nick Farrell
The rationalist culture of the post 19th century has done its best to kill imagination. To the pure materialist, imagination is just day-dreaming and an un-necessary barrier to achieving. More recently, science seems to be reviewing its views ...

Using Reiki Magick
Date: 2005-01-10 By: Christopher Penczak
Reiki is the power to heal using “universal life force.” Reiki itself is a system of natural healing coming to the west from Japan. A trained practitioner of Reiki healing has the ability to channel pure life force - what is known as ki, chi, or ...

Using Tumo
Date: 2002-07-09 By: Dr. L. Daka
Precis: The writer of this article reveals how he learned an ancient, mystical technique to survive in the cold. Using TumoBy Dr. L. Daka I grew up in Minnesota. For those of you unfamiliar with the state (other than knowing that ...

Vampires in Anime and Manga
Date: 2008-03-03 By: Magnolia Clark (D. Davidson)
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.

Victim No More
Date: 2002-05-17 By: Ibrahim
Precis: One of the difficulties of being tapped for psychic energy is that it usually increases slowly and over time. Those who have not seen you for some time may be shocked that your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy are at a ...

Visions of the Virgin: Astrology and the Divine Feminine in Christianity
Date: 2004-05-24 By: Courtney Roberts
The Divine Feminine in Christianity is an inspiring and provocative theme, challenging the dominance of male deities within the contemporary Christian “pantheon.” The irony is that historically, Goddess worship has always been a big part of ...

Voodoo for Valentine's Day: How to Use the Sexy Power of Voodoo in your Quest for Mr. or Ms. Right!
Date: 2007-02-05 By: Kathleen Charlotte
Are you thinking of love this Valentine's Day, and looking for a little help to find the perfect match? Don't shy away from Voodoo as an option to ease the relationship issues in your life. Kathleen Charlotte, author of Va-Va-Voodoo, discusses some of the negative connotations associated with Voodoo, and shares a couple of her favorite techniques for bringing love into your life.

Waiting For Halloween
Date: 2004-10-25 By: Honey Black
It's the cool, smoky month of October and I'm in love. I'm counting down each day until my favorite night of the year: All Hallows Eve. Since I can remember I've loved Halloween. Now, I know you've heard that before, but I am absolutely crazy ...

Walk Your Way into the Qualities You Desire
Date: 2008-01-21 By: Pat Samples
Is there some quality you’d like to have more of? Patience? Confidence? Focus? That quality may seem elusive – an unreachable ideal, especially if you’ve tried repeatedly to develop it over time without much success. Pat Samples, author of The Secret Wisdom of a Woman's Body, explains how attaining these qualities can be as simple as walking.

Weight Loss by the Zodiac
Date: 2006-04-10 By: Maria Shaw
Ever think of astrology as a way to lose weight? It can be a great tool, not for just timing weight loss periods but also to determine weight gain times in advance. You can prevent the extra pounds if you’re aware when they could creep up on you, ...

Welcome to The Llewellyn Journal
Date: 2001-07-01 By: Donald Michael Kraig
WELCOME TO THE LLEWELLYN JOURNAL An Introductory Message from the Editor Greetings, and welcome to The Llewellyn Journal. My name is Donald Michael Kraig, and I'm the editor of this new, on-line journal. I'd like to take this ...

What a Difference Your Purpose Can Make
Date: 2008-08-11 By: Ronelle Coburn
Ronelle Coburn, author of Destiny at Your Fingertips, spent the first thirty years of her life depressed and unfulfilled. Twenty years after discovering her life purpose, however, she is a successful business owner and consultant, as well as happiest as she's ever been. Discover how you, too, can discover what your true Life Purpose is—after all, it's written on your fingertips. 

What is a Ghost?
Date: 2006-10-30 By: J. Allan Danelek
Do you really know what a ghost is? What distinguishes a ghost from other entities in the paranormal realm? J. Allan Danelek discusses the differences between ghosts and other entities he calls "extra-celestials."

What is a Jewish Myth?
Date: 2007-01-22 By: Geoffrey W. Dennis
According to Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, author of The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism, a myth is not "something that never happened," a good myth is about something that happens all the time. How do you define mythology, and is it an important concept in your spiritual life? Rabbi Dennis explores the mythology of the Jewish religion and how mythology can be applied in modern life.

What Path Should I Take: Part II
Date: 2002-10-18 By: Donald Michael Kraig
Precis: In a recent article entitled "What Path Should I Take: Part I" by Carley X., the writer asked for help and advice, ending with the questions: "How do I start? What about the God and Goddess? How do I deal with friends? How do I deal ...

What Path Should I Take? — Part I
Date: 2002-10-04 By:
Precis: The writer is a young woman seeking a spiritual path. Her background did not prepare her for experiences she had and she feels lost. In the email below, she reaches out to people for help through The Llewellyn Journal. Because we think ...

What To Expect Astrologically Under Pluto In Capricorn
Date: 2008-07-14 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Pluto entered Capricorn for the first time January 27, 2008 and retrograded back into Sagittarius one final time on June 14. It will journey back into Capricorn on November 26, 2008 and remain there until January 21, 2024. Isabelle Ghaneh details what having this planet of transformation and of deep inner searching in Capricorn might mean for both the universe and for you on an individual basis.

What Would You Ask a Ghost?
Date: 2007-10-29 By: Melba Goodwyn
All Hallows Eve is rapidly approaching. What better time to discuss ghosts, ghouls, and goblins; how they communicate with us; and, more importantly, why? Melba Goodwyn, author of newly released Ghost Worlds, discusses paranormal activity and ghostly communication.


WHAT’S THE MOON GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Date: 2007-12-03 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
The Moon influences almost every area of life on earth. It’s gravitational pull causes the ocean’s tides. Its electro-magnetic influence affects the way we think and feel. Know and understand how the Moon affects you, so that you can plan for the best!

Wheel of the Year Altar: Bringing the Magick of the Family Together
Date: 2005-03-21 By: Mickie Mueller
I have to work late, it is Imbolc, and the sun is setting. We usually light a candle in every room at dusk to bring blessings during the cross quarter holiday. “I’ll never make it home in time,” I mutter to myself as I come bustling out of the ...

When Angels Whisper...
Date: 2008-11-24 By: Chantel Lysette
Many of us view angels as distant beings, inhabiting a realm far from us. Chantel Lysette, on the other hand, openly laughs and jokes with these heavenly beings. Joking with an angel? Learn how this Azrael Loves Chocolate, Michael's A Jock author came to know and love her spiritual mentors.

When Purpose Calls
Date: 2007-12-31 By: Michael J Tamura
The New Year is right around the corner. Many will resolve to do so many things, from saving money to dieting to quitting smoking. Can you resolve to bring magic and purpose into your life? Michael J. Tamura, author of You Are the Answer, illustrates how invite the serendipity of magic and healing into your life.

When the Goddess Was Revealed: Poetry as Dialogue with the Spirit
Date: 2005-03-28 By: Sheri R. Watson
Somewhere in the midwest, I began to understand the nature of poetry. I was on a bus from my home state of California to Albany, New York, to live with a friend of mine from college. I was just beginning to feel emotionally unwell due to events ...

When the Student Is Ready
Date: 2005-06-02 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005. The old saying was to the effect that when “the Student is Ready, the Master (teacher) will appear.” I believe it, ...

When Uranus Meets Mars
Date: 2003-06-16 By: John Townley
A little less than every two years on average Mars conjoins Uranus, and when that combination of explosive force and targeted energy meet, often all hell breaks loose in the period surrounding. A good example is the conjunction of August 17, ...

Where Does Persephone Hide in your Natal Chart?
Date: 2006-03-20 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Her name means she who destroys the light. The story of Persephone is so rich in symbolism and meaning that it has held the fascination of artists, poets and mythologists for eons of time. Psychologists have incorporated her story into their ...

Where's My Wand?
Date: 2007-10-08 By: Jason Kitchen

Many people have a certain image of magickians, thanks in large part to pop culture and the media. But, popular to contrary thought, you simply cannot just chant a few learned words, wave a wand around, and experience some great force of magick. Magick is far more complicated than that. And, a whole lot more fun! Jason Kitchen, a beginning magician, brings you into the world of beginner's magick.

White Spells on the Go
Date: 2009-02-09 By: Ileana Abrev
Many of us are lacking an abundance of free time in our busy lives, and rarely can we devote the time we are looking for to our spells. What of love, abundance, and protection, then? How can we manifest what we want without devoting a lot of time? Ileana Abrev, author of White Spells, White Spells for Protection, White Spells for Love, and the new White Spells on the Go, details just how to manifest our desires with a spell that is quick, easy, and on the go.

Wiccan Magic for Lovers
Date: 2004-10-11 By: Mabel Iam
Magic is the art of using the whole of the natural and universal energies. To responsibly perform Wiccan magic, it's necessary to know the spiritual laws governing the material world. Many people choose to ignore these forces. The expression ...

Wiccans & Pagans – Where are the Advanced Books?
Date: 2008-03-17 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Llewellyn publishes numerous books each year, on various metaphysical topics, from Kabbalah to natural witchery to electional astrology. However, we're often asked about the topic of "advanced" books. What are they? Where are they? Carl Llewellyn Weschcke responds.

Winter Animal Totems
Date: 2005-12-12 By: Robin Ivy
With the arrival of winter, some of the animals that inhabit our natural environment show themselves less often. Migration and hibernation mean some of our furry and feathered friends will not return until spring. Still other animals remain or ...

Winter Solstice Wishing Candle
Date: 2005-11-28 By: Ember
There is a tradition of making a wish at the Winter Solstice, of burning pieces of paper with wishes or affirmations written on them. When creating a Winter Solstice candle, you will infuse the molten wax with your wish or intent and release it with ...

Wondering in the Dark
Date: 2007-08-13 By: Gail Wood
Today is the new moon, a time when many--even witches-- say that magic and meditative activity should be forgone. Instead, bravely travel inward and find what the darkness is hiding from you. Revel in this harvest season and commune with the darkness.

Working With A Coven
Date: 2002-11-22 By: Charles P. L. Woodridge
Precis: The author, a coven leader, seeks ways to satisfy the needs of both his coven and coven members. After spending years always devising his own rituals and techniques, he discovers a very helpful resource. WORKING WITH A COVENBy ...

Working Your Week
Date: 2005-02-07 By: Maria Shaw
Ever notice how your emotions, feelings, desires, and even goals vary from day to day? Your energy level can be dramatically different on Monday morning at 7 a.m. than on a Friday afternoon. And it’s not just because the workweek is over. That may ...

Writing Down the Bones: A Writer’s Guide to the Death Card
Date: 2009-02-16 By: Corrine Kenner
Most people fear the Death card. They don’t like coming face to face with the Grim Reaper, and they feel nothing but pity for the mortal victims who stand in his path. Writers, however, can recognize a kindred spirit in the card. Corrine Kenner, author of the new Tarot for Writers details just what the Death card means—and why we need not fear it.

Year of the Comet
Date: 2004-04-05 By: R.W. Welch
In early August, a faint white speck becomes barely visible in the night sky. With each passing day, it grows rapidly larger and brighter, approaching at several times the velocity of a rifle bullet. It is not a meteoric space rock, but a ball ...

Yoga & Insomnia
Date: 2005-08-22 By: Thomas Polkinghorne
You are in bed, trying to get some sleep before you leave for work tomorrow morning. You know that if you do not get any sleep tonight, then tomorrow you will come into work drowsy and unfocused. Glancing over at the clock, you notice that it is ...

You and Your Star Child
Date: 2006-01-23 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
One of the hardest tasks a parent has is in developing and guiding their children’s natural abilities. We all want to help our children explore their best potential, but we don’t want to overwhelm them and push them in directions they may not be ...

You Can Talk to the Dead
Date: 2007-10-22 By: Melanie Harris

We miss our dear friends and family who have died, and we long to be with them once more: to feel their presence, to share another deep conversation, to laugh together as we once did. We can. This Samhain, the phone lines to the ghost world will be open, as the barrier shrouding the dead from the living melts on this mystical night. Spirit communication is a way to stay in touch with lost loved ones, and October 31st is an optimal night for such magic.

You May Be More of A Medium than the Medium!
Date: 2008-09-08 By: Debra Lynne Katz
Debra Lynne Katz, author of You Are Psychic and Extraordinary Psychic, admires NBC's hit show Medium for its positive and relatively accurate portrayal of psychics. You may enjoy the show yourself. In fact, you may be more of a medium than you realize!

Your Astrological Guide to Uranus in Pisces
Date: 2004-01-12 By: Robin Ivy
If you prefer the song of a flute to the ring of a cell phone, or a private conversation with an intimate friend to an extravagant party, then the return of Uranus to Pisces on December 30, 2003 should refresh your energy and restore your faith in ...

Your Personal Key to Happiness
Date: 2006-09-25 By: Maria Shaw
Maria Shaw, author of Soul Mates & Hot Dates, offers advice for finding your personal key to happiness, with in-depth analysis based on Sun Sign.

Your Reading Space: Choose With Care
Date: 2003-08-10 By: Christine Jette
Jette/ Reading Space 1 Your Reading Space: Choose with Care ...

Your Year Ahead: 2007 Forecasts
Date: 2007-01-01 By: Maria Shaw
What's in store for you this coming year? Renowned Astrologer Maria Shaw, author of Maria Shaw's Star Gazer, explains in detail what's ahead for each Sun sign in 2007 in terms of love, finances, travel, employment, and more!

Yule Traditions
Date: 2006-11-01 By: Dr. Sharon Kaufman
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Kaufman, who shared this Yule tradition to win a special contest in New Worlds:

Zapatero Becomes Spanish Prime Minister
Date: 2004-04-16 By: Stephanie Jean Clement, Ph.D.
The Changing Face of World Politics The March 11, 2004 terrorist attacks in Spain had a dramatic effect on the outcome of a hotly contested election scheduled for only three days later. José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and his party did not win a ...

Zodiac Fashion Sense
Date: 2005-11-21 By: Maria Shaw
Each zodiac sign has a style all its own. It’s pretty easy for a good astrologer to guess what sign someone was born under by the styles and color of the clothes they wear. Years ago, a woman dressed in a classy black suit walked into my office for ...