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First Edition, Issue 6 Oct- 13 Aquarius

Hail Readers!

When last we spoke, we were just catching up with the commencement of the fall season. Now we find

ourselves at the apex of festivities and the end of the harvest season. Time is still flying as we sail through

October.

Whereas the leaves were just beginning to turn and the seasonal transformation was becoming apparent,

now fall is in full swing. The cool, crisp air sometimes stings the nostrils and forces us to snuggle into our

favorite fuzzy jackets once again. As we look back through the past year in this cycle of the Wheel, we see

many things evolving and rekindling, like the flames that have begun to take up their accustomed place in

the hearth.

The Times has also changed in this time and we are very proud to introduce you to the newest members of

our Team. I’d also like to toss out a quick reminder that in November we will be featuring our Reader’s

Panel, which is a chance for you, dear reader, to participate in the Times without having to worry about the

pressure of monthly deadlines. Send your questions to me at Lindsay@witchschool.com.

Without further ado, I present…...

Lindsay

“Rekindling,”. The Editor’s Corner Table of Contents

Editor’s Corner

News

Pagan Events & Festivals

Samhain Celebrations

Release your Emotions

Visions of the Past

Ruminations and Illuminations

The Lore Door

Lillie’s Enchanted Garden

Verdant Valley Meditations

Inspired Visions

Words of the World

Games

Children's Corner

I have been a perpetual student and practitioner of witch-

craft for over 25 years. I have taken classes with herbalists

such as Rosemary Gladstarr, Jeanne Rose, and. Dr. Rosita

Arvigo in Belize.. My passion is creativity.

Ann Marie

Paige Garnett, a mad-cap Capricorn, 49,

was born old and continues to grow

younger each year. Paige wears many

hats; Wiccan High Priestess, Playful

Ritualist, Writer, Graphic Designer,

Clairvoyant Tarot Reader with 20 years

experience, Intuitive Councilor, Public

Speaker, Energy Conduit, Photographer,

Musician – singing from age 3, Actress–

performing in local theatre productions.

She is also a Craftswoman and Loyal Friend. She lives with her husband

in Grand Forks, BC, Canada. Paige also teaches Wicca Classes and Ta-

rot Reading 101 and Advanced Tarot Reading Workshops. Paige loves

to share her perceptions as she walks her path, living the Law of Attrac-

tion and honoring the Wheel of the Year.

Paige Garnett

Behind the Scenes: Correllian Northeast Regional Lustration

This year over Labor

Day weekend (August 30th to

September 1st), 19 people con-

verged on Allentown, Pennsyl-

vania at the Celtic Cross Tem-

ple Farm. Hailing from Penn-

sylvania, New York, Dela-

ware, Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska,

Connecticut, and Ontario, they

came to participate in the

Northeast Regional Lustration

hosted by the Temple of the

Dancers of Shakti in associa-

tion with Celtic Cross Temple.

Rev. Alyssa Maxon spear-

headed planning the Lustra-

tion, and had a special reason

for doing so. “I planned and

hosted the Northeast Regional

Lustration and coordinated the entire event as my Third Degree project.”

Issues like tent and table rentals and budgets kept Maxon busy during

the planning stages, along with creating Lustration t-shirts (which were tie-

dyed during the event), and organizing a First Responder team.

“Luckily,” Maxon said, “we weren't needed beyond reminders to

drink lots of water.”

She admits planning the Lustration was initially a challenge due to a

lack of organizational prowess, but she was able to enlist reinforcements.

Help came by way of Rev. Terry Power, head of the Celtic Cross Temple,

who provided the use of his temple grounds for the event, and Rev. Liz Ham-

ilton, co-head with Maxon of the Temple of the Dancers of Shakti, along with

Hamilton's assistants Revs. Terri and Marc to help with planning and produc-

ing meals, which Maxon

described as “phenomenal”

and “definitely something I

will remember about the

weekend.”

Rev. Angela Munn

and Rev. Emairelhd

Eartheart donated some

items to the raffle that was

held, and though they were-

n't in attendance, Maxon

said their spirit was felt.

Power said his role

included providing

“support, encouragement,

and facilities,” and praised

Maxon and all the helpers

of the event: “[Maxon] did

the heavy lifting. We had a

great group of people that made sure stuff was moved to where it needed to

be and they were on the job at every turn.

We were responsible for making sure that people had what they need-

ed to fully experience the event and not have to consider background facili-

ties. That was all... just keep things moving and make sure the operations side

had what they needed when and where it was needed.”

Maxon's hostess duties also included writing and organizing the open-

ing ritual (video will be made available). “It was a beautiful ritual in which

we called down the energy of all Correllians, present and not present, incar-

nate and discarnate Ancestors, and charged a candle with this energy which

burned constantly throughout the weekend, enveloping us in our wonderful

Correllian Family.”

Above: Lustration group photo.

By: Jamie Scott

Power “was honored to be allowed to cast the circle in the opening ritu-

al,” he said, noting the ritual's significance to him. “When we cast the circle and

pressed it to the very edges and boundaries of Celtic Cross Farm; it was a pow-

erful and amazing experience.”

The opening ritual was held Friday, followed by a workshop on Tibetan

Buddhism by Rev. 2spirits and night drumming and dancing. Saturday included

socializing and a workshop by Maxon on Chinese Energetic Theory, a Tarot

workshop by Rev. Pam Frey, and a Correllian Heraldry workshop by Power.

(All workshops will be aired on MagickTV.) Initiations were held Saturday

night, and was a favorite moment for Maxon. “Probably one of the most re-

warding things about planning the Lustration was to plan and execute the Initia-

tions and Dedications that welcomed new Correllians into our family and cele-

brated the achievements of those who attained new degrees.”

Maxon also singled out fulfilling the Priestess role in Sunday's Lustra-

tion ritual as a high point for her over the weekend. Power served as First Elder

in the Lustration Ritual, and said it was a “powerful experience.” Maxon de-

scribed the ritual as “amazing and full of energy.”

The closing ritual and then the Wiccaning followed, where the “the

lives and paths of two children, Charlie and Kyra,” were celebrated with

many blessings bestowed upon them.

Though the turnout for Lustration (which Maxon was pleased to

count Lord Don Lewis, First Priest and Chancellor among its total) thrilled

Maxon, it wasn't just about numbers for her. "It is not about how many

people attend. It is about family. We may have been running late all week-

end, and there were lots of little things that didn't go absolutely perfectly,

but all in all it was a wonderful weekend full of wonderful people and I

can't imagine it any better."

Above: Initiation group photo. Left: Guardian ceremony.

For those who aren't aware of Lustration's background,

Maxon explains:

Lustration means blessing by water, and is the

ceremony that is traditionally acted during the Correl-

lian Lustration Weekends. These Lustration Rituals are

held twice a year. The Lustration of the Living is held

Regionally in in the Fall, usually around the end of Au-

gust through September. It is hosted by many different

Temples, in several regions. This year, there will be

three regional Lustrations held: the Northeast Regional

Lustration in Pennsylvania, the Southeast Regional

Lustration held by Sacred Sea Temple in Georgia, and

the European Lustration being hosted by Temple of

Brigit in Spain.

The Lustration of the Ancestors is held in the

Spring (usually in April), and is hosted by only one

Temple. This past Lustration of the Ancestors was

hosted by Clan of Kheper Temple in South Africa, while the Spring Lustration of 2014 will be held in Chicago, hosted by Holy City Temple. I

highly recommend that all Correllians attempt to attend a Lustration. It is truly a wonderful experience, there is nothing like communing in person

with fellow Correllians.

To Maxon, hosting Lustration was a “wonderful and re-

warding experience.” "I took away more from the experience of

planning this Lustration than I can put into words, but I think the

biggest thing is that now I know that I can do anything I set my

mind to, I have more confidence in myself and in my abilities."

In the future, planning Lustration may be optional for

Maxon, but participation is mandatory. "I would be willing to

host a Lustration event again, though probably not anytime too

soon! I will always participate in Lustrations, where there's a will

there's a way and I usually have the will.”

She thanked all those who provided assistance in the plan-

ning stages and during the event, those who attended, and those

who sent energy, support, and love. “Thank you for helping me to

serve my family and my Tradition and for helping to make this a

wonderful event. See everyone in Chicago in April!” Directly above: Quarter Devocation. .

Right: Quarter Callers

Rev. Terry Power

(pictured at left):

“The Lustration Ritu-

al itself is the central

event of a weekend

of fellowship. I think

the Lustration Ritual

is an amazing oppor-

tunity to connect

with the Beloved An-

cestors through the

Water Blessing, that

is the central act of

the ritual.”

“On a larger scale,

however, the week-

end of fellowship and

workshops that sur-

round the ritual are of

huge significance.

We build community

through fellowship.

We have an oppor-

tunity at a Lustration

event to meet people in-person and exchange energy with people face-to-

face. I think this kind of in-person fellowship strengthens our common

bonds and helps to build our Correllian community.”

An Insider’s View: Giving Meaning and Purpose to Lustration

Rev. Alyssa Maxon

(pictured at right):

To Maxon, Lustra-

tion is a time to

“rejuvenate and re-

charge with others

who share [her] be-

liefs,” learn and re-

flect, and make new

friends who soon

seem like family.

“Lustration is a

wonderful, magical,

sacred space, where

we as Correllians

can come together

to be together as a

family, to share

blessings and love

and to receive mes-

sages from the An-

cestors. This Lustra-

tion in particular

was highly emotional and special for me because it represents the completion of

nearly seven years of work and study for my Third Degree. I am ever privileged

and honored to be a part of our Tradition. I love you all, whether or not I have

met you or will meet you, you are my Brothers and my Sisters in Spirit and

Lustration is a time to honor that connection and to feel that love.”

Pagan Festivals - Fall and Winter 2013 Pagan Festivals - Fall and Winter 2013Compiled by: Jamie Scott

OCTOBER

10/4/13-10/6/13: Celtic Festival in honor of The Morrigan, Emain Macha Alabama, (Dragon Hills Re-

treat, Bowden, GA)

10/5/13: Atlanta Pagan Pride Day, Atlanta Friends Meeting House (701 West Howard Ave, Decatur,

GA) http://www.atlantapaganpride.org/

10/5/13: Feile Draiochta, Barbara Lee & Lora O'Brien (Dublin - Ireland) www.feiledraiochta.com

10/10/13- 10/13/13: Fall Fling (Roxana, Auburn, Alabama)

http://www.faeriefaith.net/FallFling.html

10/10/13-10/13/13: Wisteria Autumn Fires, Wisteria Event Site (Athens, OH) http://www.wisteria.org/

autumn-fires.htm

10/11/13 - 10/14/13: Twilight Covening, Earth Spirit (Western, MA) http://www.earthspirit.com/

10/11/13 - 10/13/13: Samhain Festival Green Song Grove (St Petersburg, FL) http://greensonggrove.org/

10/12/13 - 10/13/13: The Steampunk City Benefit (Morristown, NJ) http://internationalsteampunkcity.com

10/12/13: Denver Pagan Pride Day (Civic Center Park, Denver, CO)

10/16/13 - 10/20/13: Autumn Meet - The Isle of Avalon Phoenix Festivals, Inc. (Lakeland, FL) http://phoenixfestivals.com/

10/17/13 - 10/20/13: Samhain 2013 (Austin, TX) http://magickal-arts.org/index.php

10/19/13: Central Valley Pagan Pride Day Rev. Melissa B Reed and the CVPPD committee (Fresno, CA)

https://www.facebook.com/PaganPrideDayFresno

10/19/13: 3rd Annual Midwest Witches’ Bazaar 2013 Midwest Witches Ball - WitchVox Sponsor (Warren, MI)

http://midwestwitchesbazaar.com/

10/19/13: Midwest Witches' "Steampunk" Ball 2013 Midwest Witches Ball - WitchVox Sponsor (Warren, MI)

http://midwestwitchesball.com/tickets/

10/24/13 - 10/27/13: Herbalismo! A Medicinal Plant Festival Herbalismo! organization (Johnson City, TX) http://herbalismo.org/

10/25/13 - 10/27/13: Ravenstone’s Samhain Gathering & Masquerade, Ravenstone (Cherokee Farms, LaFayette, GA) http://ravenstoneevents.org/

w

10/26/13: New York Witch Festival 2013 Bonnie Of Crescent Moon Goddess (Smithtown, NY) http://www.witchfestival.com/

10/26/13: 2013 Florida Mid-Autumn Annual Witches Ball with Moon Path CUUPS (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

http://moonpathcuups.org/wball.htm

10/26/13: Third Annual Pensacola Witches Ball (Pensacola, FL) http://triplemoonwiccangrove.webs.com/pensacolawitchesball.htm

10/26/13: The Festival of Light Magika (Salem, MA) https://www.facebook.com/events/186080654893991/186863058149084/?

notif_t=plan_mall_activity

NOVEMBER

11/6/13 - 11/10/13: Florida Pagan Gathering Samhain 2013, Temple of Earth Gathering (Altoona, FL) http://www.flapagan.org/

11/10/13: Phoenix Pagan Pride Day (Phoenix, AZ) http://www.phoenixpaganprideday.org/

11/22/13 - 11/24/13: The South Australian Beltane Gathering with Damh the Bard and Cerri Lee (Adelaide Hills, Australia)

https://www.facebook.com/events/548346121881034/

11/22/13 - 11/25/13: Goddess Gathering Ireland 2013 Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre (Roscommon, Ireland)

http://www.thegatheringireland.com/goddessgathering

DECEMBER

12/4/13 - 12/8/13: Yule Like It 2013 Glyndwer/Kyna Gale (Bonita Springs, FL)

http://floridafringetourism.com/listing.php?i=yulelikeit

Pagan Festivals continued…

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The Temple of Isis She has been identified as many things: the goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility;

sister-wife of Osiris; mother of Horus; but she is most universally known as Isis. Though her worship originated in

Egypt, it eventually spread through East Africa, Western Asia, and Europe. Today, the Temple of Isis helps seekers

learn of the goddess’ history, mystery, and magic.

Led by Rev. Anna Rowe, the Temple of Isis is based online and Hertfordshire, UK. Training in Correllian Wicca for

1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree clergy is provided, along with courses on Isis, Temple of Isis Priesthood entry, and Egyptian

themes. In addition to learning more about the goddess Isis, information is provided on the god Anubis and the god-

dess Nepthys. Those who have obtained 1st degree clergy status may apply to join the Correllian Iseum Priesthood.

Monthly Isis rituals are held the first Tuesday of the month in the Temple ritual room at 9 PM BST/GMT and 9 PM

EST.

There is a one-time fee of £20 for basic membership to the Temple of Isis, while registration for First Priesthood of

Isis is £30, and increases incrementally by £30 for each successive rank

registration. The application processing fee for 1st degree Wicca Clergy status is £30 and also

increases incrementally by £30 for each successive degree.

For more information regarding the Temple of Isis, visit the Temple’s website at

http://isis.houseofneteru.com/index.html. Visit the Iseum Academy at

http://www.correllianiseum.microversity.org/ for more information on enrolling in a course, or email Rev. Anna

Rowe at anna@houseofneteru.com.

By: Jamie Scott

Pictured above: Isis. She was

worshipped throughout Egypt and

across multiple continents.

Up Close and Personal with Lady Anna

In Carlton Colville, just outside the coastal town of Lowestoft in Suffolk County, United Kingdom, Lady Anna Rowe finds herself im-

mersed in work for the Correllian Tradition and Witchschool International. Beyond these duties, however, in seldom-found free time, a

wide variety of interests vie for her attention.

In addition to a love of gadgets and new electronics, Rowe enjoys jigsaw puzzles, gardening, and needle working, especially petit point.

Because of her fondness for reading, she tries to read every night before bed. Science fiction/fantasy is one of her favorite genres, and Terry

Pratchett and Tom Holt are among her favorite authors. She has a collection of books on the occult, spiritual topics, Wicca/witchcraft, an-

cient Egypt, particularly those on the goddess Isis, and some of HP Blavatsky’s works due to her interest in theosophy.

Keeping her company at home is a Cairn terrier called Mysti and two female cats, a tabby named Starlight and a black and white named

Pixie.

Rt. Rev. Anna Rowe

Taking A Closer Look at The Correllian Order of Bast

Cat lovers of the Correllian Tradition, consider the Order of Bast the place to go to

share your love of furry felines and receive advice on how to care for them.

Led by Rev. Anna Rowe, the Order of Bast is named for the cat-goddess of ancient

Lower Egypt, Bast (also known as Bastet, Basthet, Ubasti, and Pasht). Bast fills a

variety of roles as a goddess; she is recognized as a goddess of cats along with war-

fare, protection, and the sun and moon.

Though the site is named after and provides information about the goddess Bast, the

Order works to fulfill a greater purpose, which is to

provide members information on feline safety, along

with links to the websites of rescue centers and shel-

ters internationally, proverbs, and quotes. Members of

the Order of Bast yahoo group are also able to ask

questions of Rev. Mehitabel, the Order’s resident vet-

erinarian.

A membership form is accessible from the

Order’s website at

http://orderofbast.houseofneteru.com/index.html.

For more information, visit the Order of Bast website

or join the yahoo group at

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Order-of-Bast/, which currently boasts a membership of 62.

By: Jamie Scott

Pictured above: Bast, cat goddess (and one of the

most popular goddesses) of ancient Egypt. She was

worshipped as early as the Second Dynasty (2890

BC).

Rt. Rev. Anna Rowe,

Head of the Order of Bast

Image: Lady Anna

As we begin our favorite month at Witch School ,

October, with its special Samhain holiday and Bel-

tane, along with the secular holiday of Halloween,

we hope that it finds you in good health and great

joy. It is in our prayers that the blessings of the

season find you and grant you all that you desire

for the holidays.

Witch School has always been focused on public

education, teaching to everyone who desires a

magickal education, anytime, anywhere. Now, we

have launched a new project to deepen that desire,

and it is called the Common Book of Wicca and

Witchcraft. This book will be created to provide

information, history, rituals, prayers, and other

concepts that are part of our faith. As a Common

book, it will also be free from copyright re-

strictions allowing every priestess and priest to use

it as they desire to teach. It is quite a dream and

one that we are uniquely qualified.

What is a Common Book?

It is a book that can be freely shared without re-

strictions that teach the basics of a faith, religion or

ideal. It is a book or document that states the

knowledge needed to be understand one’s faith or

even the faith of another. In this case our Common

Book of Wicca and Witchcraft will have history,

rituals, prayers, spells, and more that help under-

stand and teach Wicca and Witchcraft. Once print-

ed this book will be available to for use without

the usual copyright restrictions allowing every stu-

dent, mentor, teacher, priest and priestess to use it

without worry, wherever they are globally.

How to Help?

We are looking for help from our members, men-

tors and students. We are looking at concepts of

what you think should go into this book. Further,

who we should get to write it, and even volunteer

yourself, to be part of the team. Just join our

group, and tell us that you would like to join.

Here is the link:

http://www.witchschool.com/group/common-book

-of-wicca-and-witchcraft

The second way to help is to pre-buy a copy and

make it possible. We are using a Indiegogo Cam-

paign to raise funds in order to hire editors, cura-

tors, and writers, to make this book, which will be

available as a eBook, Paperback and Hard Cover,

depending on the availability of funds. When we

have accomplished this, you will have a great book

that you can share with friends and family, without

worry of infringing on copyrights of authors and

publishers. We find that very exciting.

We have bookmarks to be handmade by M.Rev.

Traci Logan Wood, eBook copies for $10, as well

as paperback and hardcover options. The more we

sell, the better the book.

The link for the campaign: http://igg.me/at/

WiccaBook/x/4481655 .

This is a major project, one that we will focus on

during our 13th School year. We thank everyone

who can support this, share this, and let people

know. It is something we want the entire commu-

nity to feel part of. We hope that youa re as excited

about this project as we are, and support our drive

to create a Common Book of Wicca and Witch-

craft.

By: Ed Hubbard,

Chair Common Book of Wicca and

Witchcraft Campaign

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Samhain

By: Pami Griffith

As I write this column, I am as always, reminded of my

paternal grandma. It was she who made me aware of all

that is ‘unseen’. She would forever awaken a thirst for

knowledge in me that to this day has yet to be quenched.

She was taken too soon on Samhain in 1968. So, this for

me is a bittersweet Sabbat. It is our most sacred of days

as the veil becomes the thinnest. This is time for looking

ahead as well as behind. What did we sow and what will

we sow? This is the time of warm mulled wines, and

cinnamon smells everywhere. This is the time when we

gather and celebrate, and quietly cherish the memories of

loved ones past. The vibrant colors are starting to wane

and the first nips of cold bite the air. Thoughts turn to-

wards the long cold sleep of Mother Earth, too soon to

come. As the laughter of the children die down and the

long nights start we now mediate on more somber sub-

jects. Only to remember a glimpse of an Imp, or breath of

a Fae to bring us back into full laughter.

Samhain

The festival observed at this time was called Samhain

(pronounced Sah-ween). It was the biggest and most sig-

nificant holiday of the Celtic year. The Celts believed that

at the time of Samhain, more so than any other time of

the year, the ghosts of the dead were able to mingle with

the living, because at Samhain the souls of those who had

died during the year traveled into the otherworld. People

gathered to sacrifice animals, fruits, and vegetables. They

also lit bonfires in honor of the dead, to aid them on their

journey, and to keep them away from the living. On that

day all manner of beings were abroad: ghosts, fairies, and

demons--all part of the dark and dread.

How Samhain Became Halloween

Samhain became the Halloween we are familiar with

when Christian missionaries attempted to change the reli-

gious practices of the Celtic people. In the early centuries

of the first millennium A.D., before missionaries such as

St. Patrick and St. Columcille converted them to Christi-

anity, the Celts practiced an elaborate religion through

their priestly caste, the Druids, who were priests, poets,

scientists and scholars all at once. As religious leaders,

ritual specialists, and bearers of learning, the Druids were

not unlike the very missionaries and monks who were to

Christianize their people and brand them evil devil wor-

shippers.

Pope Gregory the First

As a result of their efforts to wipe out "pagan" holidays,

such as Samhain, the Christians succeeded in affecting

major transformations in it. In 601 A.D. Pope Gregory

the First issued a now famous edict to his missionaries

concerning the native beliefs and customs of the peoples

he hoped to convert. Rather than try to obliterate native

peoples' customs and beliefs, the pope instructed his mis-

sionaries to use them: if a group of people worshipped a

tree, rather than cut it down, he advised them to conse-

crate it to Christ and allow its continued worship.

In terms of spreading Christianity, this was a brilliant

concept and it became a basic approach used in Catholic

missionary work. Church holy days were purposely set to

coincide with native holy days. Christmas, for instance,

was assigned the arbitrary date of December 25th because

it corresponded with the mid-winter celebration of many

peoples. Likewise, St. John's Day was set on the summer

solstice.

http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/

Samhain.htm

RITUAL

Samhain for the Solitary

This is designed for solitaries, but could be adapted for a

group.

Tools:

cauldron (if inside, make sure it's on a heat-proof

surface)

paper/pen

black and orange candles

incense and charcoal in censer

veil

rune stones or Tarot

apples or pumpkin bread, wine

Cast the circle

Invocation to the God and Goddess

Great Goddess Dark Mother I invite you to my circle to

assist and protect me in my Samhain rite Great God God

of the universal cycle of birth, death and rebirth I invite

you to my circle to assist and protect me in my Samhain

rite

Statement of intent: On this night of Samhain I mark

your passing O Sun King into the Land of the Young

I mark the passing of all who have gone before and all

who will go after

Gracious Goddess, Mother of us all

Teach me to know that in the time of the greatest darkness

there is greatest light

Scatter incense on the burning charcoal

Facing West, say: Lord of Shadow

God of Life, and the Giver of Life

Open wide, I pray thee, the Gates

through which all must pass.

Let our dear ones who have gone before Return this night

to make merry with us. And when our time comes, as it

must, O thou the Comforter, the Consoler, the Giver of

Peace and Rest

We will enter thy realms gladly and unafraid; For we

know that when rested and refreshed among our dear

ones

We will be reborn again by thy grace,

and the grace of the Great Mother.

Let it be in the same place and the same time as our be-

loved ones.

And may we meet, and know, and remember and love

them again.

Pull the veil over your face.

Still facing west, say: Behold, the West is the Land of the

Dead, to which many of my loved ones have gone for rest

and renewal.

On this night, I hold communion with them. Spirits of the

dead, you are welcome here tonight.

Begin spiraling widdershins to the center, taking three

or four circuits to do so.

Those who come are truly welcome to my Festival.

May they remain with me in peace.

Time of communion with the dead

(set the veil aside when done)

On a small piece of paper, write some of the things you

did since last Samhain that you regret. Fold the paper,

light it and set it to burning in the cauldron.

Say:

Wise Ones Great Goddess, Powerful God I create this fire

to let go of the past As the smoke rises, thus do my misfor-

tunes and regrets of the past rise from this place and dis-

appear as the smoke disappears.

May the energies be reversed

From darkness, light!

From bane, good!

From death, birth!

So mote it be!

Meditate on the smoke until the paper is completely

burned away.

Then light the black or orange candles, while thinking

of those things you've done in the past year that have

brought you happiness.

Say:

These are the lights of my successes and happiness May

they shine on

and bring joy and hope to all my loved ones May these

lights guide spirits to the Summerlands Where they will

rest before being reborn.

Rune casting or tarot to scry into the coming year.

Wine and cakes

Close the circle

When finished, leave the candles in the windows and

set any remaining food

outside for the spirits.

http://www.legionofpagans.com/sabbats-rituals-

celebrations/1607/samhain-ritual-for-the-solitary-witch

RECIPIES

MULLED WINE

Ingredients

4 cups apple cider

1 (750-ml) bottle red wine, such as Cabernet

Sauvignon

1/4 cup honey

2 cinnamon sticks

1 orange, zested and juiced

4 whole cloves

3 star anise

4 oranges, peeled, for garnish

Directions

Combine the cider, wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, zest,

juice, cloves and star anise in a large saucepan, bring to a

boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour into

mugs, add an orange peel to each and serve.

Goblins with Pumpkin Dip Recipe

Goblins with Pumpkin Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 14 Servings

Ingredients:

GOBLINS:

1/2 cup sugar

1 to 2 teaspoons ground Tone's® Ground Cinna-

mon

20 flour tortillas (10 inches)

PUMPKIN DIP:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set

aside. Cut tortillas with a ghost-shaped 3-1/2-in.

cookie cutter; place on baking sheets coated with

cooking spray.

Spritz goblins with cooking spray; sprinkle with re-

served cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes

or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire

racks.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners'

sugar until fluffy. Gradually add the pumpkin, pie

spice, vanilla and ginger; beat until blended. Serve

warm or chilled with goblins. Refrigerate leftover

dip. Yield: 3-1/2 cups dip (about 40 goblins).

Spiderweb Trap Recipe

Spiderweb Trap Recipe photo by Taste of Home

We use a spaghetti squash "web" to cleverly cap-

ture tender gnocchi "bugs" in this pesto-based side

dish.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

Ingredients:

squash

2 packages (16 ounces each) potato gnocchi

3 cups loosely packed basil leaves

3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 garlic clove, peeled

½ teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place

squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate.

Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes or

until tender. Meanwhile, cook gnocchi according to

package directions.

For pesto, place the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan

cheese, garlic and salt in a food processor; cover and

process until chopped. While processing, gradually

add oil in a steady stream; process until blended.

When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to

separate strands. Drain gnocchi; place in a large

bowl. Add spaghetti squash and pesto; toss to

coat. Yield: 10 servings.

Iona Winton – September 2013

As Magical Practitioners we aim to awaken our innate abilities to commune with nature; to tap into our hereditary ability to commune with the gods and goddesses of old. We yearn to connect with the ‘all’ in the same way of our ancestors. We cannot achieve this without healthy minds and bodies, and this is where Journaling comes in.

Humans, as conscious beings, are meant to live conscious lives, aware of our every feeling and response—whether painful or pleasurable, conventional or unconventional, constructive or destructive—uninhibited by culture, religion, personal beliefs, or family values. We feel what we feel, period. And that is neither good nor bad. How we respond to our feelings is another matter. To retain or regain awareness of feeling is to develop power. To deny or bury feeling is to diminish power and choice: the choice of whether to act on a feeling or not, and if so, how?

The freedom to be conscious of our negative emotions without acting on them leads to a full emotional life, a fully present life, a healed and healthy life. We cannot be scared, angry, bored, or sad when we are living totally in the present. We are healed when we no longer hate or distrust what we feel.Such processes as Journaling or Diary work intensify our abilities to sense how and where our subconscious minds affect our physical bodies. This spontaneous approach to writing opens doors to expression and identifies energetic leaks in the spirit and psyche, allowing us to heal internally and externally.

Whereas psychology tends to focus on the questions of “why” and “how”, Journaling applies the questions of classic storytelling:

What happened?Where and when did it happen?Under what circumstances did it happen?It also asks: Where in my body do I harbour the memory?What is my pattern of response?What do I want the picture of my life to look like?What stands in the way of materializing it?Am I willing and ready for that manifestation?Am I willing to take total responsibility for my own power?

Personal power requires far more responsibility then is required to live in unquestioned accordance with cultural, religious, and family training. Therefore, it is one thing to say we desire more power and magic in our lives and quite another to accept the changes that power will inevitably cause. Only we ourselves can determine the weight of history or the measure of responsibility we are willing to bare. At certain times, we simply may not have the strength to endure the pain of a particular recollection or discovery. Honouring our limits is one way of accepting responsibility for our power.

Resistance to acknowledging our own negativity and emotions often comes from our fear of their power. The more intensely we’ve kept negative thoughts and feelings under control, the more we are likely to fear that their exposure might obliterate our self-control, precipitating unstoppable rage, depression, or mania. We might well fear that our anguish will be unending

or our pain will cause suffering to others. We might discover our inner resources to be inadequate—a terrible blow to the ego.

In truth, suppression of negative feelings provides only the illusion of control. When we freely express our thoughts, we relinquish illusion and release our anguish. When we acknowledge our passions and fears, we liberate ourselves from the physical, emotional, and spiritual tyranny of unhealed wounds. These wounds may not show as physical to the outside world, instead they are trapped in our DNA… often leading to disease and physical pain manifesting as Fibromyalgia, or even Cancer. They tend to amass in our chakras—the wheels of energy that exist in every human being to be awakened by magical practices and initiations.

It is far better to clear our minds and hearts of this pain so that our bodies, our chakras are in perfect harmony to accept the magical initiations available to us all.

Release your Emotions Through Journaling

Good day all, and welcome to another install-

ment of Visions of the Past with yours truly. In

this edition I would like to discuss a 1975 find

by one Ze’ev Meshel of Tel Aviv University.

This discovery was made in the remote settle-

ment of Kuntillet ‘Ajrud located in the Sinai

Desert.

Now, one would ask, “What significance could

such an old discovery hold?” Well, it turns out

that among his many findings, there were two

large 30 pound ceramic storage jars. The really

exciting part is that now reassembled their in-

scriptions could be read. One such inscription

reads: “God and his Asherah”. So, does this

mean what we think it means? And who was

she?

In the book, “Did God Have a Wife?

Archaeology and Folk Religion in

Ancient Israel", author William

Dever discusses that three inscrip-

tions found at the Kuntillet ‘Ajrud

fort provide important evidence that a goddess

named Asherah was understood to be Yahweh's

wife. In other words she was the consort of the

Israelite God. Is this his only evidence? No.

In 1968, Dever discovered, “an inscription in a

cemetery west of Hebron, in the hill country, at

the site of Khirbet el-Qôm,” a Hebrew inscrip-

tion of the 8th century B.C.E. It gives the name

of the deceased, and it says "blessed may he be

by Yahweh"—that's good biblical Hebrew—but

it says "by Yahweh and his Asherah." Dever

also acknowledges that biblical texts tie her to

Baʿal, but concludes that this is simply an at-

tempt to discredit her.

Why you ask? According to Dever, the Bible is

God’s story, not Asherah’s. Then there are the

small clay figurines as seen in the picture. Ac-

cording to him, these little figures have turned

up by the hundreds during the last century, but

are never once mentioned in the Bible, which is

the first clue he considers. These figurines date

back to the two hundred years just prior to the

Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem. This sug-

gests both Asherah and Yahweh were wor-

shipped together up until the Jews were exiled

to Babylon.

Secondly, Dever argues that despite the Old

Testament suggesting that religious worship

was centralized in Jerusalem; that this simply

isn’t so. He points out the similarities between

the Jerusalem temple and the temple at Arad,

which was a large part of a Judean royal for-

tress. Here he noted that there had been two

standing stones (one larger than the other) origi-

nally placed on the back wall of the inner sanc-

tum, the holy of holies, but later concealed. For

him, this is evidence that at least two deities

were worshipped at this location. Dever be-

lieves that this is no isolated case, but rather

such temples were common.

So who was Asherah? This deity arrives around

the 6th century as the mother Goddess of the Ca-

naanites. The depicted figurines are found in

homes, tombs and throughout the region from

the same period. Dever believes since these

have been linked to one Goddess or another,

that they actually represent the mother deity as

she is shown to be clenching her breasts; thus is

a representation of Asherah.

Visions of the Past - The Consort of Yahweh By: Ravenwolf

“The Tower” Tarot card: Fall From Grace By Ann Marie

When the “The Tower” card appears in a personal reading, my immediate reaction is “Oh sh*t!” Before I began work on this column, I asked a friend to conduct a tarot reading for me. I was curious to see if his interpretations would match my own. Not only did the results match, but the “Tower” made yet another appearance; just one of many during the long summer months. As I was banging my forehead against my friend’s hard wood table he said, “Oh this card is really not as bad as people think! I love the Tower!”

After some considerable thought, I realized that my friend had a point. The “Tower” tarot card or La Maison de Dieu (House of God), is really life affirming. At this time of year we focus on Samhain and the inevitability of death. We usher in the darkness. Certainly, the “Tower” has these attributes, but as we shall see, in the final analysis this card also reflects resilience and the human spirit. Yes, we are bruised and battered. We may have lost our homes, jobs, spouses, or partners. When the “Tower” crumbles, it is incumbent upon us to search through the debris and salvage what is really useful as we move forward. What beliefs and behaviors do we need to examine and change? What is relevant or no longer serves us? How have we internalized the perceptions and judgments of others? What values do we keep and discard?

Where the “Death” card indicates finality, the “Tower” provides hope and recovery.

The “Tower” card has an interesting history. It was not part of the original trumps. Centuries ago, tarot decks were commissioned by wealthy and aristocratic families. The artist would render his version of the tarot symbol on one side and conversely, print the family crest or shield on the back. Tarot cards were also used as allegorical teaching tools. Ironically, the “Devil” and the “Tower” cards were not part of the original decks (which have a very long history and deserve an essay of its own). The “Tower” tarot card became part of the trump deck after approximately the 15th century.

The image of the “Tower” encapsulates the best and worst of human behavior. Consider the concept of the Tower of Bable. A grand achievement meant to reach the gods. As we all know, this plan did not end well for the planners or builders. Towers remind me of castles and centuries of historic bloodlines. They appear to be indestructible structures built from brick and mortar. Modern towers or skyscrapers are built with glass and steel. It is deceiving. At its best, the “Tower” reflects human ingenuity and willpower, as well as progress and the promise of renewal. But towers, such as the Twin Towers or the Dubai Tower are really illusions. They convey wealth and power, but they are a magnificent artifice. We

want to feel safe, but no one is spared when the illusion crumbles. Towers are vulnerable, and so are we.

Each tarot deck has its own imagery and, in some

cases, its own interpretations. For the purposes of this column, I will be working with the Toth Deck and the New Orleans Voodoo Tarot Deck, my personal favorite.

Beginning with the Toth Deck, we see the “Tower” card in all its fiery glory. The eye of Horus stares at us through fractured rays of light. We cannot escape a tower of our own creation. There are bodies flailing and falling from the structure as it gives way under siege. A somewhat monstrous Picasso-like dragon spouts flames at the bottom right hand corner of the card. This is total devastation. However, if you look up to the left of the card, there is a peace dove in flight. How could such a lovely creature survive this kind of cataclysm?

On the top right corner we see a snake, which is the symbol for rejuvenation. There is utter despair, but there is also hope represented in this card.

The second example comes from Sallie Ann Glassman’s New Orleans Voodoo Tarot Deck and her book Voodoo Visions. Sallie Ann created the images herself, and refers to the “Tower” card as the ‘Deluge’ card. Here we find an image of a house, electric tower and sacred ritual site flooded by the surrounding waters. This is a card that, for me, is all the more poignant given the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In Voodoo Visions, Sallie Ann states “Deluge represents technology versus the primordial forces of nature. We worship technology.” Because New Orleans is below sea level, many of the lower lying areas are still prone to flooding during heavy rains despite a levee system and pumping stations. However, Sallie Ann has managed to lead a grassroots movement to help heal the stricken city. Citizens now take it upon themselves to work on an evacuation plan

should another storm threaten the city. Though New Orleans is still a broken city, there is recovery on the horizon.

So, what does all this mean in practical everyday terms? As humans we like to build towers of strength and confidence, power, status and success. For over 25 years I was employed as an Administrative Secretary. I spent a good deal of time building a tower of professionalism and status. To that end, I acquired all the necessary accoutrements for success. I dressed in the right suits and makeup. I carried a briefcase and sat on multiple committees, as well as serving as a board member on a few satellite committees. I was involved in departmental projects and company sponsored special projects. Indeed, I seemed to be omnipresent. Such was my tower until late 2005 early 2006. I fell from stature as swiftly as the bodies fell from the crumbling tower of the Toth Deck. I lost my job, relocated, incurred debt and bottomed out when legal issues came calling. This was my personal Tower of Bable, and now it was destroyed in literally the blink of an Horus eye. Many recovering alcoholics and drug addicts will relate to this card, because it is about personal destruction. But it also presages personal recovery and renewed affirmation of life. With no job, and no role to play day in and day out, I had to search for my authentic identity. The old self was destroyed, and I had to search among the debris of my own life to determine what was relevant and what resonated with my soul. The “Tower” reminds us that we are not our jobs, we are not our emotions or experiences or life events nor are we the sum of other people’s opinions. These things are merely artifice. The desire of the soul is authenticity.

In both cards there is a blazing lightning

bolt shining as brightly as the sun through a torrent. The “Tower” tells us that we should expect dramatic change. We must sever our preconceived notions of our selves, as well as the perceptions and opinions of those around us. We need to reinvent ourselves, revisit relationships and determine whether or not they are healthy. Renovation is the key. Are there unhealthy family or personal patterns we need to change? As we simplify and eliminate the superfluous areas of our lives, the “Tower” reminds us to be gentle with ourselves. Don’t beat yourself up. My friend’s interpretation of the positive traits of the “Tower” card was correct. Breathe, be gentle with yourself and remember the beauty that still exists. The “Tower” is your opportunity to recreate your life as you wish to live it, not as you think you should. What could be more life affirming than that?

Demeter By Shannon Donnelly

Demeter Quick Facts:

Holiday – Samhain

Forms – Mare and ear of grain

Animals – Snake and pig

Symbols – torch and fruits

Emblem – Poppy

Demeter is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. She is the sister of Hestia, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Her Roman equivalent is Ceres, and she is the Goddess of the harvest gifts, agriculture, and mysteries. Her name means Mother Earth or Corn Mother. She has had several children: Persephone, Plautus, Philomelus, Desponia, Arion, Eubuleus, Chrysothemis, Dima, and Amphitheus. Her loves were Zeus, Lasion, Poseidon, Karmanor, Triptolemus, and Oceanus.

Demeter’s daughter Persephone was kidnapped by Hades for her to be his bride. Demeter became very sad and wanted to save her daughter.

Because of this, the seasons halted. Zeus had Hermes go into the underworld to bring Persephone back. Hades had given her a polmagrant. If she ate the seeds, she would have to stay with Hades for a third of the year. When Demeter’s daughter is in the underworld, she becomes sad and the world has winter. When they are joined back together, it becomes springtime and all of the flowers bloom.

While Demeter was searching for her daughter, she ran into the palace of Celeus. Disguised as an old woman she asked for the King for shelter. He took her in so she could nurse his two sons back to health. As a reward, Demeter grabbed the ambrosia plant and anointed his son, Demophon. Then she went into the process of burning his mortal self in the fires of the hearth. Caught in the act, she stopped what she was doing. Instead, she taught the other son, Triptolemus how to do agriculture. From then on humans learned from him how to grow crops.

Lillie’s Enchanted GardenSleep Protection & Dream Divination Mojo Bag

By Dawn Allen

Mojo, aka spell, bags are one of my favorite meth-ods of producing helpful spells. They are super easy to craft and very handy for many different spells. By putting together most items the average practitioner has handy, you can create very useful and effective works!

As I completed my Correllian Shaman studies, I learned about. I used it to help my foot pain and due to the success, I have developed additional spells over time.

The basics of the bag are simple. You merely need to have a pouch that you can keep close to your body. My preference is to cut a 3” circle, fill it with the bits I need, tie it shut with hemp cord, or color correspondence ribbon, and wear it around my neck or tucked into my bra.

In creating your bag, you merely pick the elements that are needed to complete your spell. For the spell I share today, I will be using the following items:

Black fabric to defend against negativity. I am cheating today and using a piece of sock that I lost the pair to. This makes it even easier since all that I will need to do is tie it shut.Brown hemp rope to bring peace during my sleep.Tigers eye for insightClear quartz to defend against negativity (this is

really important to me)Rosemary for protectionChamomile for a restful sleepDandeloin for a restful sleep and to attract friendly spiritsTobacco to communicate with the spiritsSage for wisdomRose for dreamsBasil for protectionSalt for strengthAnointed Lavender oil for final consecration and for a restful sleep.

You will then cast a circle, I also like to call cor-ners. You will then be sure to cleans and conse-crate all items before assembly.

From this point, as you work, you will repeat your intent.

I say something to the effect: “as I place each item

in this bag, please Goddess use these to bless me with a restful sleep. Then state the intent of each item as you place it inside.” I will repeat as many times as I must as I concentrate on the intent, in-putting positive energy into each item and ensur-ing that my desire is clear. This will vary depend-ing upon how many items you place in your bag.

Once finished placing all items inside. I will then tie shut. I will then breathe into the bag, to breath life into it. Do a final anointing with the Lavender oil and chant your final intent. Mine was some-thing to this effect

Please Goddess bless me with a restful sleep. May I be protected from any harm and may any messag-es I need to receive come to me.

I realize that much of this is very generalized, but we each have different goals in our workings. This is just to give you a good idea on how to create your bag.

For more photos of this project, you can view it on my blog site at: http://wiccanlillie.blogspot.com

References:

Useful link in finding what you may want to use in a Mojo bag: http://www.witchipedia.com/table:correspon-dence-by-intent

MeditationsBy Tricia Butler

Begin by breathing deeply and centering your mind. Ground yourself and just breathe slowly, letting go of the current, past and future… just be. Breathe in the renewing energy of love and acceptance, exhale the old stale energies of pain, loss and stress that you’ve held inside.

Envision a soft, comforting mist surrounding you. This is a safe mist, a safe place, a warm inviting place. As the mist swirls around you, you find yourself standing at the edge of a gently sloping valley. Looking into the valley, you see how green, healthy and beautiful everything is. The sun radiates sparkles of Light from a softly winding stream that leads to the center. The gentle breeze and warmth of the day invite you for a walk. Take time to enjoy this place, to breathe in the Love.

To your left is a footpath that leads down through the lush, flowering bushes into the verdant valley below. You decide to follow the path to see where it leads. As you walk, admire and appreciate the beauty and tranquility all around you, sense this

same feeling of peace within you, you know that you’ve found the path that leads you within to your spiritual self.

You’ve now reached the center of the valley by the sparkling stream. Everything is lush, green and beautiful. There are a few trees by the water, and a forest rests quietly

beyond. To your right, in the distance a mountain rests majestically, rising up into the horizon, touching the sky.

Stand for a few moments to just simply enjoy being in this beautiful, peaceful place in nature. Listen to the gentle sounds all around you; the flow of the water over the pebbles in the

brook, the song it sings to you and the unspoken words in your soul. Hear and feel the soft sound of the wind as it whispers quietly through the leaves of the trees beside you, creating a blissful, beautiful harmony as the sounds of nature speak softly to your heart, mind and soul. The energy is so completely natural and comfortable, tranquil and at home, totally in tune with nature, and centered within yourself.Joyfully, stretch your arms wide in an open embrace of all that is around you; spin around happily to encompass all of existence, bringing your arms in toward your chest, hugging nature close to your heart.

You can feel the soft, luxuriant grass beneath your bare feet, as the Earth shares its soft, nurturing essence; feel the gentle, caressing energy of the planet vibrating quietly and softly. Notice that the water is ankle deep, step into it, feel it softly move around your feet and through your toes. Water is cool, refreshing and calming; it feels wonderful on your skin as it gently surges and swirls around your feet.

Standing in this sparkling, gently swirling stream of water, feeling rejuvenated and sensing the energy

Verdant Valley Meditation

of your spiritual nature rising up within you, becoming open and expansive and free. Joyfully, splash the water all around you with your hands, feel the same surge of gentle energy vibrate through your hands, notice how the drops of water catch the sunlight and radiate rainbows.

Slowly, and thoughtfully, stand up and walk through the water to the quiet pool that you see a few steps away.

Look up into the azure-blue sky, see the soft wisps of a few billowy white clouds floating leisurely above you, feel the warmth of the sun gently caressing your face and skin. Look down at the still, calm pool of water, notice how the sunshine sparkles and shimmers on the water, reflecting the blueness of the sky and the white wispiness of the clouds.

Look into the clear, sparkling water; you can see pebbles beneath the surface. A gentle breeze ripples the water, softly caressing it. Step out of the water and kneel down to look into the pool, you see more than the reflection of your physical self. Shimmering in the water is the essence of your inner, spiritual self, moving around and through your image in the gentle ripples.Notice how the water reflects and mirrors the sunlight and the sky above you; recognize that your physical self is really a mirror of your spiritual self.

You see that the reality of your everyday world goes much deeper than your conscious mind, much farther than the physical realm you live in. Below the surface of every thought and feeling, all around you in every experience, your spiritual self waits ever so quietly to be recognized, to be heard.Sit beside the sparkling stream in this beautiful vibrantly verdant valley, begin to listen quietly

to your thoughts, to your inner voice, just as you earlier listened to the quiet sounds of nature, feel and hear Your own voice now all around and within you.

You know that the voice you hear is your higher spiritual self, whispering softly to you, through your dreams and experiences. As you listen, you can feel and be completely aware of all the many expressions and ripples of your life experiences as you travel through them, joyfully following the Path that leads you within.

You are completely at home here, centered in your

heart and mind, and connected with your essence, in tune with your true nature.

You hear your inner voice quietly telling you that it’s time to go; time to return to yourself and the physical world around you. Whisper a gentle goodbye and know that it is not a forever farewell; you can come back at any time. Smiling you rise, taking the winding path back to the top of the valley. With each step out of the valley, your vision blurs as a soft mist surrounds you, hugging you gently. Become aware of your breathing, of your hands, feet and body; when you are ready come back to yourself and open your eyes.

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I Dwell in a lonely house I know That vanished many a summer ago, And left I Dwell in a lonely house I know That vanished many a summer ago, And left no trace but the cellar walls, And a cellar in which the daylight falls, And the purple-stemmed wild raspberries grow. purple-stemmed wild raspberries grow.

O’er ruined fences the grape-vines shield The woods come back to the mowing field; The orchard tree has grown one copse Of new wood and old where the field; The orchard tree has grown one copse Of new wood and old where the woodpecker chops; The footpath down to the well is healed.

I dwell with a strangely aching heart In that vanished abode there far apart On that disused and forgotten road That has no dust-bath now for the toad. Night comes; the black bats tumble and dart; Night comes; the black bats tumble and dart;

The whippoorwill is coming to shout And hush and cluck and flutter about: I hear him begin far enough away Full many a time to say his say Before he arrives to say it out.

It is under the small, dim, summer star. I know not who these mute folk are Who share the unlit place with me-- Those stones out under the low-limbed tree Doubtless bear names that the mosses mar.

They are tireless folk, but slow and sad, Though two, close-keeping, are lass and lad,-- With none among them that ever sings, And yet, in view of how many things, As sweet companions as might be had.

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Ghost House By Robert Frost

It’s Halloween! It’s Halloween!The moon is full and brightAnd we shall see what can’t be seenOn any other night.

Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls,Grinning goblins fighting duels,Werewolves rising from their tombs,Witches on their magic brooms.

In masks and gownsWe haunt the streetAnd knock on doorsFor trick or treat.

Tonight we areThe king and queen,For oh tonightIt’s Halloween!

Origami Halloween Arrangement by Russell Sutherland

It’s Halloween by Jack Prelutsky

By: Lily Greene

CHAKRA WORD SCRAMBLE - OCTOBER 2013

RAAAARSSH

LABRREC REXCOT

SANDOLDFOUTH

CORDOTIIONNA

ELFS LEEDGNOWK

OIELTV

SYEAMTHT

DANCENTRNEESC

QUESTION: WHICH CHAKRA DO ALL OF THESE CORRESPOND WITH?

(HINT - USE THE RED LETTERS TO HELP FIND THE ANSWER)

Resources:

Lilly, Sue and Simon. "Healing with Crystals & Chakra Energy" Barnes & Noble Publising; p. 170-176

www.home.comcast.net/chakra_system/

Lewis-Highcorrell, Donald. "Lessons in the Correllian Tradition: Third Degree" Llewellyn Publications, p. 55

Z M A N T U S U O F

P E A R U C E R E A

L R H S I T T A T Q

U R O U L Z I L Q L

T E W S N N J S A I

O T Q V E W I H I B

Y A P A M R E S N I

S P N F I C P F A T

D S G S A G K I L I

K I O T W H Q K N N

O D E A T A C I T A

Words:

ATTIS

NAENIA

PLUTO

LIBITINA

AERECURA

MANTUS

DEATACITA

HECATE

DISPATER

OSIRIS

PROSERPINA

Futoshiki - also known as

"Hutoshiki" or "Unequal"- is a

logical math puzzle played on a

square grid.

The objective of Futoshiki is to

enter numbers from 1 to 6 in each

column and each row.

In addition, inequality

constraints are given between

some of the cells, indicating that

one cell must be higher or lower

than its neighbor.

Can you spot the differences between the two altars?

1 - 6 -

2 - 7 -

3 - 8 -

4 - 9 -

5 - 10 -

SEPTEMBER GAME ANSWERS

CHAKRA WORD SCRAMBLE - SEPTEMBER 2013

HAAAATN ANAHATA

RUUNSTCK UNSTRUCK

IRA AIR

KCBAL TOEEANPL BLACK ANTELOPE

CCDAAIR XLEPSU CARDIAC PLEXUS

AAEMNNISFTTOI MANIFESTATION

EJDA JADE

OOICCNSUS EATINRCO CONSCIOUS CREATION

QUESTION: WHICH CHAKRA DO ALL OF THESE CORRESPOND WITH?

(HINT - USE THE RED LETTERS TO HELP FIND THE ANSWER) HEART

Resources:

Lilly, Sue and Simon. "Healing with Crystals & Chakra Energy" Barnes & Noble Publising; p. 170-176

www.home.comcast.net/chakra_system/

Lewis-Highcorrell, Donald. "Lessons in the Correllian Tradition: Third Degree" Llewellyn Publications, p. 55

Fall Festival Maze!

Can you find your way to the Correllian Nativist Tradition Lustration???

Sudoku Solution

Can you spot the differences between the two altars?

1 - Rake 6 - Lakshimi magnet

2 - Pinecone\rooster 7 - Bell

3 - Incense\Wheat 8 - Red\Black feather

4 - Incense spoons (swapped) 9 - Salt (pink to gray)

5 - Apple\tennis ball 10 - Ganesha statue

Altar Find-It Answer

Materials:

Acorns, pine cones, rocks, seeds, leaves, twigs, or any other natural item.

Have the child(ren) gather all natural items in the backyard, or if hiking along the trail. As-

sign an action to each type of item, such as *rock--jump*, *twig-hop*, etc. Start by show-

ing one object, and the children calling out the associated action, then acting it out. As they

catch on, start laying out the items in "sentences" on the ground. Watch the silliness and

laughter grow.

(Explain to the children that in ancient times children made up games with only natural

materials. That there were no TVs or radios, or bikes, etc. Remind them that Nature is not

only beautiful, but fun, too.)