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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.

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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.