From the monthly archives:

July 2008

Lughnasadh Eve

by Beth on July 31, 2008

Dance of the Harvest © Rik BerryTrumpets, harps, hollow-throated horns, pipers, timpanists, unwearied… fiddlers, gleemen, bone-players and bag-pipers, a rude crowd, noisy, profane, roaring and shouting.– Medieval eyewitness account of Lughnasadh festival at Teltown Happy Birthday today to Harry Potter and, coincidentally, Madame Helena Blavatsky, author of Isis Unveiled, co-founder of the Theosophical Society, and [...]

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From Flowering to Harvest

by Beth on July 30, 2008

There was three kings into the east,Three kings both great and high,And they hae sworn a solemn oathJohn Barleycorn should die. — Robert Burns We have come to another turning of the Wheel of the Year, for now is the time when many flowers have ripened into fruit, grain, or seed, and what has been [...]

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Prayers for Knoxville: UPDATED

by Beth on July 30, 2008

Sending prayers for the Unitarian Church members in Knoxville who were attacked Sunday during their children’s pageant. The killer acted, in part because his hatred for the Fellowship’s tolerance and support of equal rights for all races, sexes, beliefs, and sexual preference. May the victims and their families find solace and peace. Blessed be. Update:The [...]

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Gifts from the Golden Dawn

by Beth on July 29, 2008

He saw the garden of Eden…and…came to a tall, dark tree..and told to go up…near the top of tree a beautiful woman, like the Goddess of Life…gave him a rose.– W. B. Yeats Like the Rosicrucians, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn used the rosy cross as a representative symbol. They also had a [...]

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Tarot Card of the Week: July 28 – Aug. 3

by Beth on July 28, 2008

The Hanged Man The greatness of a man’s power is the measure of his surrender. — William Booth This week, we are graced for only the second time by this powerful Major Arcana image. The Hanged Man is one of the most misunderstood cards by novices to the Tarot. In a recent class I taught, [...]

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Rose Magick: Ritual Incense

by Beth on July 27, 2008

Making your own incense is very easy, and using the powerful energy of roses, it will bring a boost to your rituals and magic, especially those rites you wish to keep “sub rosa,” as we have been discussing. Mix and store only in a clean glass container. Plastic is not only NOT airtight, but it [...]

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It’s Not Too Late!

by Beth on July 26, 2008

If you were wondering if you can still join us THIS AFTERNOON for my Herbs and Magickal Gifts from the Garden workshop, the answer is — YES! There are still seats for you (maybe even a friend or two).Join us from 1 to 5pm TODAY at Dancing Moon Books in Raleigh as we: Create Sacred [...]

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Rose Magick – Calling Your True Love

by Beth on July 26, 2008

Rose Petal Love Spellfrom The Spells Bible, by Ann-Marie Gallagher Intention:To help those who are single and ready for true love send out the magical message that you are now ready to settle down with the right person. Ingredients:One red candle (6-8″ in length)Matches/ lighterOne quarter wineglass of pure spring waterPetals from 6 red roses, [...]

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The Rosy Dawn

by Beth on July 25, 2008

Howbeit we know after a time there will now be a general reformation, both of divine and humane things, according to our desire and the expectation of others; for it is fitting, that before the rising of the Sun there should appear and break forth Aurora, or some clearness, or divine light in the sky. [...]

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Keepers of the Flame

by Beth on July 24, 2008

Contemplate through Me [the Divine Mind], the world and consider its beauty … See that all things are full of light. See the earth, settled in the midst of all, the great nurse who nourishes all earthly creatures, All is full of Soul, and all beings are in movement.– Corpus HermeticaWe continue our journey through [...]

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