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October
23, 2006
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Volume
2, Issue 9
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October
- the First Turn of the Wheel!
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Now
is the time when the veil between the worlds begin to
lift and the door to the other side unlocks. This allows
for optimal conditions to received and send messages
from loved ones that have passed on. For this reason,
October is the traditional lime to remember and celebrate
those who have left us behind. Outside, the world is
afire with brilliant shades of gold, orange, and red.
Inside, we are becoming more receptive to the energies
around us. We begin to notice the subtle changes in
the air all around us. As each day passes, the door
creaks open, bringing us closer to the most magickal
night of the month, Samhain, or Halloween.
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| "We
All Speak with the Same Heart" |
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Every
culture has some form of rite or ritual to honor their
ancestors. Many of these traditions have carried over
to modern times in the form of seasonal decorations,
such as corn bundles to bring fertility, scarecrows
for protection, and pumpkins for prosperity and love.
There are an infinite amount of ways to celebrate this
Sabbat. Witches mourn the dying God and prepare for
the Dark Half of the Year. Jewish people have their
Day of Atonement. The Shinto await the return of their
gods, and the Christians honor all their saints and
martyrs. Visit
our message board and share your favorite Halloween
tradition! Or find new ones to make your holiday more
festive! To me, October is a great time to cleanse,
reflect, protect, and divine. Put
candles in your window to help ancestors find their
way home. Decorate your front yard with scarecrows and
jack-o lanterns to keep negative energies from entering
your home. Dress up in a costume that reveals your inner
desires (but try not to get arrested). Have a party
to gather family and friends to help enjoy this magckial
night!
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| An
Apple A Day... |
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October
is a wonderful time of year. Full of fruits of the harvest.
And one of my favorites is the apple
harvest. There is nothing more magickal than wandering
around an orchard, smelling that special "fall smell",
hearing the crunch of the leaves under my feet, helping my
niece and nephews reach up through the branches to get that
perfect apple to pick. Surprisingly, the apple has always
been a symbol of Magick. Slice an apple horizontally and you
will reveal a five pointed star. This makes them not only
a symbol of the Divine, but also perfect for all kinds of
spell-work, such as healing spells, love spells, and protection
spells. Don't forget, drinking cider - hard or otherwise -
will ensure a bountiful harvest for next year. Candy apples
celebrate the harvest too! And nobody said how we should
eat that apple a day...
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| Quick
Treats Are Still Sweet |
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Today
we have such busy lives that we often don't get to do all
the things that we plan to make an event or day special. Working,
school, family, not to mention costumes to make (or buy is
more like it!), parties to plan, parades to attend...So here's
a few ideas for treats and snacks that will save you time
and aggravation.
Witch
Mix - toss popcorn or cracker jacks, peanuts, candy
corn, small marshmallows, and candy (like M&M's or fruit
chews), in a large bowl. It takes two minutes to make and
you can't mess it up. Both kids and adults will love it, and
it looks real pretty in the bowl. And, for you Kitchen Witches
out there, this mix will encourage love and prosperity to
all who partake!
Enchanted
Brew - Take a gallon of apple cider (for love),
three cinnamon sticks (to enhance psychic powers), three orange
slices (for luck), and one liter of ginger ale (for good health).
Mix together in a large bowl and add a dash of nutmeg, (to
encourage loyalty) if you desire, to each cup. Quick, easy,
and very tasty!
Orange
Mint Sticks - Roll an orange in your hands to make
the insides juicy. Use an apple corer to cut about half way
into the orange. Place a peppermint stick - you know, the
old fashioned kind - into the hole and use it as a straw.
Both kids and adults love this one, and the best thing is
there is no preparation because you have to drink it right
after you make it!
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| Upcoming
Spooktacular Events - Mark Your Calendars |
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Free
Reiki Share
October
29th
November
26th
Reiki
II - A simple, yet profound system of natural healing
for body and mind which transcends cultural and religious boundaries.
November
26th
New
Moon Celebrations - Come
explore the Magickal side of the Moon.
November
20th
Moonlight
Meditation - Harness
the power flowing from the Full Moon.
November
3rd
Understanding
Wicca - Covering basic theology, beliefs, laws, tools,
Days of Power, ritual design, and much much more!
November
12th
See my
Calendar
for other dates and times.
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