PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE SESSION (Catharine)
This is a workshop for anyone who has taken level one Psychic Development and wants more practice in channelling. We will be doing meditation, energy work, and many practice readings with photos and of eachother. If there is enough interest we can set up a more regular group ! If you have not taken level one and feel you are ready to just practice, please speak to Catharine for permission to join the class.
Thursday February 26th @ 7-9 pm $30
FREE REIKI LECTURE (Robyn)
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy is also known of in other cultures, and can as easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. This universal life energy animates all life, and flows through all of us, all of the time. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works.
Friday, February 27th @ 7-8 pm FREE
REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday AND Sunday, February 28th & March 1st @ 11 am - 5 pm, $150
INTRODUCTION TO CHAKRAS (Scarlet)
From root to crown, discover how to tap into your chakras through sounds, colors, stones, and tea. This introduction will also include a simple cleansing meditation for the chakras. Tap into your energy, learn about yourself, get your energy working for you!
Tuesday March 3rd, 7-9 pm $30
PAGAN DISCUSSION NIGHT (MPRC)
This month's theme is Science vs Magic! Where is the line drawn? Is there a line? What about Quantum Theory? First Thursday of every month, the MPRC hosts a discussion on various themes. Watch for each new theme!
Thursday March 5th, 6:30-8:30 pm FREE
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 1 (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday March 5th, 7-9 pm $30
FULL MOON TUESDAY MARCH 10th
MONEY MAGIC (Scarlet)
Wishing for a financial windfall? Praying to trip over the end of the rainbow and spot the pot of gold? Drowning in debt and bills? Time to tap into the energies of the universe to help you make ends meet and even develop a cushion to fall back upon. This workshop will help you put together the spells to increase your luck, wealth, and prosperity. Please bring a $2 coin to include in your personal money spell.
Tuesday March 10th, 7-9 pm $30
SPIRIT GUIDES (Catharine)
We each have multiple spirit guides around us. Some are our deceased loved ones, some are from other dimensions, some are angels and some are animals. Take a meditative journey with Catharine to identify your spirit guides!
Thursday March 12th 7-9 pm $30
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 1 (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday March 14th 12-2 pm $30
VISUALIZING THE CHAKRAS SERIES: ROOT CHAKRA (Catharine)
The root chakra is the base of our sense of belonging, safety - surviving or thriving. Using a guided meditation practice you will be able to re-balance this chakra and feel reassured.
Vizualisation for Chakras March 14th 3-5 pm $30
SUNDAY 10% SABBAT SALE: MARCH 15th
HERB LORE (Scarlet)
Herbs can be used in teas, in baths, in cooking, for incense, as medicine, and for magic! Come discover the magic of over 20 different kinds of herbs.
Sunday March 15th, 1-3 pm $30
I HAVE A ROCK... NOW WHAT? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Thursday March 19th, 6-8 pm, $30
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 2 (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday March 19th 7-9 pm $30
OSTARA: SPRING EQUINOX
Friday March 20th
RHYME, RHYTHM AND RITUAL (Carl)
From the moment humanity has been speaking, we’ve been making poetry, using it in spells and incantations. Building on the idea of ritual as sacred theater, where poetry can be used at its most effective, you’ll learn both about the techniques of poetry (meter, verse, form) and how to write your own spiritual poetry.
Saturday March 21st @ 3-5 pm $30
MAGIC OF OILS (Scarlet)
Ever wanted to know how to make your own oils? What oils can blend with what? Why do some oils burn and other not? In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare your own massage oil through the "Cold Oil" method. You will also learn how to read recipes and create your own for magical purposes. This class has supplies that are provided for you: Jar, base oil, three herbs, two 5ml vials, and a dropper.
Tuesday March 24th, 7-9 pm $45
DARK MOON
THURSDAY MARCH 26th
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE SESSION (Catharine)
This is a workshop for anyone who has taken level one Psychic Development and wants more practice in channelling. We will be doing meditation, energy work, and many practice readings with photos and of eachother. If there is enough interest we can set up a more regular group ! If you have not taken level one and feel you are ready to just practice, please speak to Catharine for permission to join the class.
Thursday March 26th 7-9 pm $30
FREE REIKI LECTURE (Robyn)
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy is also known of in other cultures, and can as easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. This universal life energy animates all life, and flows through all of us, all of the time. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works.
Friday March 27th, 7-8 pm FREE
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 1 (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday March 28 12-2 pm $30
MEDIUMSHIP (Catharine)
Exploring what mediumship is and what it is not. We will attempt to contact those who have crossed over so you may bring a photo or an object of the person or pet if you wish. There will be a guided meditation, discussion and messages from spirit with Catharine.
Saturday March 28th 3-5 pm $30
REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday AND Sunday March 28th & March 29th, 11 am - 5 pm, $150
JOURNEY THROUGH THE ELEMENTS (Scarlet and Francois) *BILINGUAL*
Discover Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit as we explore the elements through our senses. We will journey from North, East, South, West and to the Center of the Witches' Circle to meet the elements and learn their secrets. Tools and energies will reveal themselves!
Découvrez la Terre, l'Air, le Feu, l'Eau et l'Esprit alors que nous explorons les éléments via nos sens. Nous voyagerons au Nord, à l'Est, au Sud, à l'Ouest jusqu'au Centre du Cercle des Sorcières pour rencontrer les éléments et apprendre leurs secrets. Outils et énergies se dévoileront!
Sunday March 29th @ 1-5pm $40
News, events, and other interesting tidbits of the goings-on here at our store.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Seeing green?
Little by little, we're starting to feel the early stages of spring fever. Whether its turning down the thermostats, airing out the house with an open window on the less cold days, or doing a little early spring cleaning, I think its safe to say that we're all starting to feel the urge to move into more warmth and light (though some of us never lose that urge!).
Here are a few ways you can welcome the spirit of spring back a little early:
Here are a few ways you can welcome the spirit of spring back a little early:
- Sprinkle some seven herb floor sweep through the house and do a thorough cleansing to wash out the dusty, low energies of the ebbing winter. As an addition, you can also burn a sage smudge to clear out any lingering energies you want to be rid of as well.
- Check out one of our Ultimate House Blessing Kits, to make a 'new start' energetically in your home, as well as you cleanse, protect and sanctify it as your personal sacred space.
- Freshen up your altar space with some lively flowers from your local florist.
- Drink some refreshing mint tea! (We have a particularly lovely mint tea in that I'm a big fan of, if you couldn't guess)
- start planning your spring equinox rituals with a few ideas from our sabbat shoppe, or why not read up a little about the holiday itself? A couple of good books are Edain McCoy's Ostara, and Ashleen O'Gaea's Celebrating the Seasons of Life: Samhain to Ostara .
- Start keeping a new journal, like the Green Wiccan Year.
- You've cleaned house? How about giving yourself a good soak? I recommend a good herbal bath with some rosemary and sage (don't forget to bind them or put them in a tea bag or cheesecloth, or you'll have herbs all over the place!). Or if you like, come into the store and ask one of our staff to make you a personal bath blend.
- Start planning an herb garden for your kitchen. If you sprout it early, it wil be ready to put outside once the snow is gone in a couple months!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Love Altar
Here at the store we host a public altar corner. This month it is set up for Valentine's Day. There are heart shaped chocolates, red candles, incense for love and affection and a book of love!
Book of Love
This little book is for everyone. Come in and write your memories of love. Tell the divine your concerns. Make a wish and add it to the book. Write a love poem. List the wonderful things your beloved does for you. Anything at all.
We at the store add to the energy of this wonderful book, by lighting the candles and burning the incense to pass your words to the divine. May all your wishes and dreams of love come true.
How Do I Love Thee?
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,--I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Book of Love
This little book is for everyone. Come in and write your memories of love. Tell the divine your concerns. Make a wish and add it to the book. Write a love poem. List the wonderful things your beloved does for you. Anything at all.
We at the store add to the energy of this wonderful book, by lighting the candles and burning the incense to pass your words to the divine. May all your wishes and dreams of love come true.
How Do I Love Thee?
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,--I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
New and Upcoming for February 10-17
There are many exciting things to consider this week. The sun peaked out over the weekend so brightly to remind us that Spring is just around the corner. Can you feel the spring fever yet? I can! I will start this post with some upcoming events, follow it with some of the new books that just arrived, and close it off with a SECRET!
COMING EVENTS THIS WEEK:
SOUL MATES (Catharine)
Soul mates, twin flames, split apart, karmic partners, soul partners—all are names used for this profound bond we feel instantly with another. Come explore all the variations, share your experiences and receive psychic messages about your soul mates with Catharine.
Thursday February 12th @ 7-9pm $30
I HAVE A ROCK...NOW WHAT? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Thursday February 12th @ 7-9pm $30
VALENTINE'S DAY
This is a special day to celebrate the one you love.
Do something special. Buy them a flower (even guys like flowers you know).
Write them a love letter (best friends can get love letters from you too).
Sit with hot cocoa or your favorite tea, cuddling on the sofa.
And if you are alone... know that you are never really alone.
Light a red candle and share your time with the divine.
Romantic dinners and intimate moments are the recipe for the day.
Saturday February 14th
HANDMAIDEN AND ROBIN IN TRADITIONAL WICCA (Scarlet)
Apprentice, assistant, student, maiden or youth: they served an important role in medieval times and throughout the evolution of Traditional Wicca. Usually only a female role but more and more we see a young man in the role, which is the Robin (or Fetch) of the Craft. We will explore history, mystery, knowledge and modern perspectives
Sunday February 15th @ 2-4pm $15
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE STORE:
The Pursuit of Happiness
By David Pond ISBN: 0738714038 $18.95
Many people today need guidance in finding fulfillment in our often-disconnected world. Human beings are complex, but the secret to experiencing happiness is simple—you need only to look within. David Pond, author of the bestselling Chakras for Beginners, offers an easy-to-follow system for manifesting true happiness in your life. Pond describes all seven dimensions from which we experience life—physical identity, emotions, willpower, heart center, thought patterns and intuition, imagination, and spirituality—and gives practical methods for developing and integrating all levels. Focus your attention, seek clarity with meditation and breathing, ground your energy, fine-tune your emotional intelligence, cultivate stronger relationships—and much more. Transcending religion and accessible to everyone, this seven-step program shows you how to overcome everyday challenges, achieve a healthy balance, be a better partner and friend, and create a richer and fuller life.
Metatron
By Rose Vanden Eyden ISBN: 0738713430 $15.95
With Metatron in your corner, you're only a petition away from a better life. Rose Vanden Eynden may be the first to devote an entire book to this powerful celestial being—revealing his unique place in the angelic realm and demonstrating how to connect with this wise and compassionate archangel. Metatron's close proximity to the Creator and connection to humanity make him the ideal angelic ally. Representing balance and unity, this angelic force can help in all areas of personal development. You'll also discover how to contact the Angel of the Presence through meditation, dreamwork, ritual, and inspirational writing. There are specific ceremonies for building a closer relationship with the Creator, healing on a global scale, balancing masculine and feminine energies, material/spiritual pursuits, and karmic issues. Also featured is an insightful Q and A with Metatron, channeled by the author to answer compelling questions on life, death, faith, and spirit.
Hands-On Chaos Magic
By Andrieh Vitimus ISBN: 0738715085 $32.50
This irreverent guide to chaos magic emphasizes experimentation and finding out what works best for you. Andrieh Vitimus presents a revolutionary hands-on course of study for the average Jane or Joe. Vitimus banishes the severe tone of other esoteric orders, offering an accessible and practical approach that makes it easier to perform successful chaos magic that is uniquely your own.
Living Temple of Witchcraft: Volume One: Descent of the Goddess
By Christopher Penczak ISBN: 0738714259 $25.50
In the fifth installment of the award-winning Temple of Witchcraft series, popular author Christopher Penczak explores the Descent of the Goddess. In the myth of Inanna, the Goddess journeys through seven gates to attain entrance to the Underworld and learn its secrets. In the book, the reader will embark on a parallel journey through each of the seven chakras, symbolically evolving from survival to a state of divinity. Each lesson has meditations based on the Underworld journey teachings, as well as an advanced discussion of some facet of magick or witchcraft often overlooked by intermediate books. This guide is for solitaries, eclectics, and non-traditional Witches hungry to go further, delve deeper, and experience the mysteries.
Veritable Key of Solomon
By Stephen Skinner & David Rankine ISBN: 0738714534 $74.95
Completely new and richly detailed, this is perhaps the most comprehensive version of The Key of Solomon ever published. Based on one of the best-known grimoires of the Western world, The Veritable Key of Solomon presents all aspects of this revered magical system in one impressive source. Based on the original Key of Solomon manuscript, this brand new text features never-before-published material and added detail. Over 160 illustrations beautifully complement the elements of this complete and workable system of high magic, from a broad range of talismans and techniques to magical implements and procedures. Also featured is a commentary by two of the best-known scholar magicians alive—Stephen Skinner and David Rankine—who offer a full survey of all extant manuscripts of this famous grimoire and an exploration of how they interrelate.
Several new Tarot and Oracles also arrived:
- Initiatory Tarot of the Golden Dawn
- Dark Grimoire Tarot
- Yoga Tarot
- Jessica Galbreth: Enchanted Oracle
- Mystic Dreamer Tarot
THE STORE'S SECRET:
Our secret! We had such a successful Yule Fair last December that we will be hosting another ... a Beltain Fair! There will be store sales, local artisans and workshops as before... AND... about 5 (FIVE) authors in attendance!
Beltain Fair Dates: Saturday & Sunday April 25th & 26th, 10am - 6pm
If you want to be a vendor, contact SCARLET.
If you want to be a speaker, contact ROBYN.
We will keep you posted of further developments as they... develop.
*GRIN*
We are so very excited!!!
COMING EVENTS THIS WEEK:
SOUL MATES (Catharine)
Soul mates, twin flames, split apart, karmic partners, soul partners—all are names used for this profound bond we feel instantly with another. Come explore all the variations, share your experiences and receive psychic messages about your soul mates with Catharine.
Thursday February 12th @ 7-9pm $30
I HAVE A ROCK...NOW WHAT? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Thursday February 12th @ 7-9pm $30
VALENTINE'S DAY
This is a special day to celebrate the one you love.
Do something special. Buy them a flower (even guys like flowers you know).
Write them a love letter (best friends can get love letters from you too).
Sit with hot cocoa or your favorite tea, cuddling on the sofa.
And if you are alone... know that you are never really alone.
Light a red candle and share your time with the divine.
Romantic dinners and intimate moments are the recipe for the day.
Saturday February 14th
HANDMAIDEN AND ROBIN IN TRADITIONAL WICCA (Scarlet)
Apprentice, assistant, student, maiden or youth: they served an important role in medieval times and throughout the evolution of Traditional Wicca. Usually only a female role but more and more we see a young man in the role, which is the Robin (or Fetch) of the Craft. We will explore history, mystery, knowledge and modern perspectives
Sunday February 15th @ 2-4pm $15
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE STORE:
The Pursuit of Happiness
By David Pond ISBN: 0738714038 $18.95
Many people today need guidance in finding fulfillment in our often-disconnected world. Human beings are complex, but the secret to experiencing happiness is simple—you need only to look within. David Pond, author of the bestselling Chakras for Beginners, offers an easy-to-follow system for manifesting true happiness in your life. Pond describes all seven dimensions from which we experience life—physical identity, emotions, willpower, heart center, thought patterns and intuition, imagination, and spirituality—and gives practical methods for developing and integrating all levels. Focus your attention, seek clarity with meditation and breathing, ground your energy, fine-tune your emotional intelligence, cultivate stronger relationships—and much more. Transcending religion and accessible to everyone, this seven-step program shows you how to overcome everyday challenges, achieve a healthy balance, be a better partner and friend, and create a richer and fuller life.
Metatron
By Rose Vanden Eyden ISBN: 0738713430 $15.95
With Metatron in your corner, you're only a petition away from a better life. Rose Vanden Eynden may be the first to devote an entire book to this powerful celestial being—revealing his unique place in the angelic realm and demonstrating how to connect with this wise and compassionate archangel. Metatron's close proximity to the Creator and connection to humanity make him the ideal angelic ally. Representing balance and unity, this angelic force can help in all areas of personal development. You'll also discover how to contact the Angel of the Presence through meditation, dreamwork, ritual, and inspirational writing. There are specific ceremonies for building a closer relationship with the Creator, healing on a global scale, balancing masculine and feminine energies, material/spiritual pursuits, and karmic issues. Also featured is an insightful Q and A with Metatron, channeled by the author to answer compelling questions on life, death, faith, and spirit.
Hands-On Chaos Magic
By Andrieh Vitimus ISBN: 0738715085 $32.50
This irreverent guide to chaos magic emphasizes experimentation and finding out what works best for you. Andrieh Vitimus presents a revolutionary hands-on course of study for the average Jane or Joe. Vitimus banishes the severe tone of other esoteric orders, offering an accessible and practical approach that makes it easier to perform successful chaos magic that is uniquely your own.
Living Temple of Witchcraft: Volume One: Descent of the Goddess
By Christopher Penczak ISBN: 0738714259 $25.50
In the fifth installment of the award-winning Temple of Witchcraft series, popular author Christopher Penczak explores the Descent of the Goddess. In the myth of Inanna, the Goddess journeys through seven gates to attain entrance to the Underworld and learn its secrets. In the book, the reader will embark on a parallel journey through each of the seven chakras, symbolically evolving from survival to a state of divinity. Each lesson has meditations based on the Underworld journey teachings, as well as an advanced discussion of some facet of magick or witchcraft often overlooked by intermediate books. This guide is for solitaries, eclectics, and non-traditional Witches hungry to go further, delve deeper, and experience the mysteries.
Veritable Key of Solomon
By Stephen Skinner & David Rankine ISBN: 0738714534 $74.95
Completely new and richly detailed, this is perhaps the most comprehensive version of The Key of Solomon ever published. Based on one of the best-known grimoires of the Western world, The Veritable Key of Solomon presents all aspects of this revered magical system in one impressive source. Based on the original Key of Solomon manuscript, this brand new text features never-before-published material and added detail. Over 160 illustrations beautifully complement the elements of this complete and workable system of high magic, from a broad range of talismans and techniques to magical implements and procedures. Also featured is a commentary by two of the best-known scholar magicians alive—Stephen Skinner and David Rankine—who offer a full survey of all extant manuscripts of this famous grimoire and an exploration of how they interrelate.
Several new Tarot and Oracles also arrived:
- Initiatory Tarot of the Golden Dawn
- Dark Grimoire Tarot
- Yoga Tarot
- Jessica Galbreth: Enchanted Oracle
- Mystic Dreamer Tarot
THE STORE'S SECRET:
Our secret! We had such a successful Yule Fair last December that we will be hosting another ... a Beltain Fair! There will be store sales, local artisans and workshops as before... AND... about 5 (FIVE) authors in attendance!
Beltain Fair Dates: Saturday & Sunday April 25th & 26th, 10am - 6pm
If you want to be a vendor, contact SCARLET.
If you want to be a speaker, contact ROBYN.
We will keep you posted of further developments as they... develop.
*GRIN*
We are so very excited!!!
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Is it in the stars?
People have begun to ask me a lot about astrology lately, especially with celestial events like Mercury in retrograde (though it has returned direct as of February 1st), the upcoming lunar eclipse on the full moon of February 9th, the uncommon phenomena of Venus entering retrograde from March 6th to April 17th and Saturn remaining in retrograde all the way to May 16th.
Allow me to begin by saying that I am no expert myself. What I know is largely from observation and reading. So, as I see it:
Another item of interest is that we have (as of January 26th) entered the Chinese year of the Earth Ox. Perhaps not-so-coincidentally, Barack Obama is also born under the auspices of the Ox, too, and came into power just about then. Isn't that neat?!
Allow me to begin by saying that I am no expert myself. What I know is largely from observation and reading. So, as I see it:
- Firstly, with Mercury fresh out of retrograde, we should all be finding it easier to communicate with one another again, and should find that answers, emails and computers all seem to be acting more 'normally' as compared to the past month.
- The upcoming lunar eclipse during a full moon can be seen in a few different ways, as a 'reset' or renewal of energies, as a time to reflect on the changes that have come into our lives, or else to re-evaluate recent decisions. Given that this eclipse is in feisty Leo, it would be a good time to examine our sense of self, as well as our expressions of self-love. It will most strongly effect the cardinal signs of Leo, Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius, and will be one very emotional night.
- Next, with regards to Venus, I would say to slow down and not make any major decisions until that particular retrograde passes. It will be a time of emotional upheavals as we are forced to re-evaluate relationships and feelings.
- Lastly, until Saturn is out of retrograde, don't begin new projects - just re-evaluate those you have already begun and refine your goals.
Another item of interest is that we have (as of January 26th) entered the Chinese year of the Earth Ox. Perhaps not-so-coincidentally, Barack Obama is also born under the auspices of the Ox, too, and came into power just about then. Isn't that neat?!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Imbolc for a New Start!
So many things start around this time of year. Some that can be named for Montreal include CMS (Crescent Moon School), CUPS (Concordia University Pagan Society), WynterGreene Community Magazine just to name a few. This year feels a bit like a slow start. I think our local groundhogs will be very upset by the snow that is coming this week. They will want to wait a while longer before they get started. However, the sun does not wait. Already we see the days lengthening a little.
This time of year is marked by Groundhog Day, the Feast of Saint Brigit, Candlemas and the Pagan Sabbat of Imbolc. Let us take a brief look at each of these.
Groundhog Day
"The Groundhog Day came into being in North America during the late 1800s. Thanks to the combined effort of Clymer H. Freas, a newspaper editor, and W. Smith, an American Congressman and newspaper publisher. They organized and popularized a yearly festival in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the State was populated predominantly by German settlers. The festival featured a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil which used to foretell how long the winter would last. This very popular event is still being held and is called Groundhog Day.....
It is based on a belief that on this day (February 2) the groundhog, or woodchuck, comes out of hole after winter hibernation to look for its shadow. If the shadow is seen, it's a sunny day. And the groundhog foretells 'six more weeks of bad weather' and thus a lingering winter. But spring is coming if no shadow is seen because of clouds. The groundhog then behaves accordingly. It goes back into the hole if the weather turns bad, but stays above ground if spring is near."
http://groundhog-day.123holiday.net/
Feast of Saint Brigit
St. Brigid -- her name is correctly pronounced "Brigg-id" or "Bree-id" but almost never is -- was born in A.D. 451 or 452 to a pagan father (Dubthach) and Christian slave mother (Broicsech) just after the time that St. Patrick was preaching (St. Patrick died in A.D. 493).
As a freewoman, she became a part of her father's clan, and being a part of the clan made her marriageable to the clansmen. They began to seek her out as she was beautiful, but she consecrated herself to Christ and wanted no part of marriage. It is said that she, like St. Rose of Lima was to do later, disfigured her face so that no man would even want to marry her. Her resolve convinced her father to allow her to take the veil, and she became the first nun in Ireland. Brigid and her sisters first set up a convent in Ardagh, but then moved to what is now known as Kildare, "The Church of the Oak."
When St. Brigid died an old woman in A.D. 525 , her sisters kept a fire burning in an enclosure at her Kildare convent. This fire burned for centuries, tended by the Sisters and not burning out until A.D. 1220. It was re-lit and burned for 400 years, when the effects of the Protestant "Reformation" extinguished it again.
http://www.fisheaters.com/customstimeafterepiphany2a.html
For instructions on how to make a woven Cross of Saint Brigit: http://www.fisheaters.com/stbrigidscross.html
Candlemas
The Feast of the Presentation, often called Candlemas, commemorates the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the temple, which took place 40 days after his birth as Jewish law required. The name Candlemas comes from the activities associated with the feast. It came to be known as the Candle Mass. In the Western Church, a procession with lighted candles is the distinctive rite. According to post Vatican-II discipline, (if possible) the beeswax candles are to be blessed somewhere other than where the Mass is held. Often your local parish will hand out candles, or you may bring your own, to be blessed before the procession. These may be saved for later use in your home.
http://www.churchyear.net/candlemas.html
February 2nd is Candlemas Day. This ancient festival marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring equinox. In olden times, many people used to say that the Christmas season lasted for forty days - until the second day of February.
Imbolc
Like many Pagan holidays, Imbolc has a Celtic connection as well, although it wasn’t celebrated in non-Gaelic Celtic societies. The Irish goddess Brighid is the keeper of the sacred flame, the guardian of home and hearth. To honor her, purification and cleaning are a wonderful way to get ready for the coming of Spring. In addition to fire, she is a goddess connected to inspiration and creativity.
February is known as a month when love begins anew, in part to the widespread celebration of Valentine's Day. In some parts of Europe, there was a belief that February 14th was the day that birds and animals began their annual hunt for a mate. Valentine's Day is named for the Christian priest who defied Emperor Claudius II's edict banning young soldiers from marrying. In secret, Valentine "tied the knot" for many young couples. Eventually, he was captured and executed on Feb. 14, 269 C.E. Before his death, he smuggled a message to a girl he had befriended while imprisoned -- the first Valentine's Day card.
http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/imbolcfebruary2/p/Imbolc_History.htm
The Sun God began courting the Sleeping Spring Goddess. She lay upon the ground covered in its white snow. He lit a ring of candles about her to aid him in warming and waking her. With the warmth of fire and sun, he also laid upon her tokens of his love in the hopes that she would be enticed and their young love could blossom with the flowers in Spring.
Keepers of the Flame: Groups who honor Brigid by tending her Perpetual Flame
"The Daughters of the Flame consists of three cells of nineteen shifts each. We wish to remain small and to be accessible to women who do not own computers, so although discussion often takes place via email, communication by letter is also encouraged, and a yearly newsletter is published, containing, among other things, members' articles, letters, poetry and artwork. "
These woman also hold vigil for a duration of time with a lit red candle to keep the flam lit around the world. Visit their website for more information.
http://www.madstone.com/DaughtersoftheFlame/keepers-of-the-flame.htm
THEREFORE
This is a time to start new things, to lean on the young creative fires of inspiration and tap into the budding possibilities of the coming Spring. Celebrate women! Celebrate the arts and creativity! Celebrate love!
HAPPENING HERE AT THE STORE
Crescent Moon School now opens to a SECOND Level 1 class for Fridays 6-9pm. Those who worried that the small Wednesday class would become (and is) full, now they have another chance to be part of this terms new start! Registration in Friday January 30 through February 2nd.
The MPRC (Montreal Pagan Resource Centre) is hosting a public ritual for the community to celebrate Imbolc on February 1st at 2pm. Bring food and drink to share and a looney or shiny penny.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?
Light candles
Write some poetry
Bake Hot Cross Buns: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/article/43/17749
Give a love note to someone you care about
This time of year is marked by Groundhog Day, the Feast of Saint Brigit, Candlemas and the Pagan Sabbat of Imbolc. Let us take a brief look at each of these.
Groundhog Day
"The Groundhog Day came into being in North America during the late 1800s. Thanks to the combined effort of Clymer H. Freas, a newspaper editor, and W. Smith, an American Congressman and newspaper publisher. They organized and popularized a yearly festival in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the State was populated predominantly by German settlers. The festival featured a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil which used to foretell how long the winter would last. This very popular event is still being held and is called Groundhog Day.....
It is based on a belief that on this day (February 2) the groundhog, or woodchuck, comes out of hole after winter hibernation to look for its shadow. If the shadow is seen, it's a sunny day. And the groundhog foretells 'six more weeks of bad weather' and thus a lingering winter. But spring is coming if no shadow is seen because of clouds. The groundhog then behaves accordingly. It goes back into the hole if the weather turns bad, but stays above ground if spring is near."
http://groundhog-day.123holiday.net/
Feast of Saint Brigit
St. Brigid -- her name is correctly pronounced "Brigg-id" or "Bree-id" but almost never is -- was born in A.D. 451 or 452 to a pagan father (Dubthach) and Christian slave mother (Broicsech) just after the time that St. Patrick was preaching (St. Patrick died in A.D. 493).
As a freewoman, she became a part of her father's clan, and being a part of the clan made her marriageable to the clansmen. They began to seek her out as she was beautiful, but she consecrated herself to Christ and wanted no part of marriage. It is said that she, like St. Rose of Lima was to do later, disfigured her face so that no man would even want to marry her. Her resolve convinced her father to allow her to take the veil, and she became the first nun in Ireland. Brigid and her sisters first set up a convent in Ardagh, but then moved to what is now known as Kildare, "The Church of the Oak."
When St. Brigid died an old woman in A.D. 525 , her sisters kept a fire burning in an enclosure at her Kildare convent. This fire burned for centuries, tended by the Sisters and not burning out until A.D. 1220. It was re-lit and burned for 400 years, when the effects of the Protestant "Reformation" extinguished it again.
http://www.fisheaters.com/customstimeafterepiphany2a.html
For instructions on how to make a woven Cross of Saint Brigit: http://www.fisheaters.com/stbrigidscross.html
Candlemas
The Feast of the Presentation, often called Candlemas, commemorates the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the temple, which took place 40 days after his birth as Jewish law required. The name Candlemas comes from the activities associated with the feast. It came to be known as the Candle Mass. In the Western Church, a procession with lighted candles is the distinctive rite. According to post Vatican-II discipline, (if possible) the beeswax candles are to be blessed somewhere other than where the Mass is held. Often your local parish will hand out candles, or you may bring your own, to be blessed before the procession. These may be saved for later use in your home.
http://www.churchyear.net/candlemas.html
February 2nd is Candlemas Day. This ancient festival marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring equinox. In olden times, many people used to say that the Christmas season lasted for forty days - until the second day of February.
Imbolc
Like many Pagan holidays, Imbolc has a Celtic connection as well, although it wasn’t celebrated in non-Gaelic Celtic societies. The Irish goddess Brighid is the keeper of the sacred flame, the guardian of home and hearth. To honor her, purification and cleaning are a wonderful way to get ready for the coming of Spring. In addition to fire, she is a goddess connected to inspiration and creativity.
February is known as a month when love begins anew, in part to the widespread celebration of Valentine's Day. In some parts of Europe, there was a belief that February 14th was the day that birds and animals began their annual hunt for a mate. Valentine's Day is named for the Christian priest who defied Emperor Claudius II's edict banning young soldiers from marrying. In secret, Valentine "tied the knot" for many young couples. Eventually, he was captured and executed on Feb. 14, 269 C.E. Before his death, he smuggled a message to a girl he had befriended while imprisoned -- the first Valentine's Day card.
http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/imbolcfebruary2/p/Imbolc_History.htm
The Sun God began courting the Sleeping Spring Goddess. She lay upon the ground covered in its white snow. He lit a ring of candles about her to aid him in warming and waking her. With the warmth of fire and sun, he also laid upon her tokens of his love in the hopes that she would be enticed and their young love could blossom with the flowers in Spring.
Keepers of the Flame: Groups who honor Brigid by tending her Perpetual Flame
"The Daughters of the Flame consists of three cells of nineteen shifts each. We wish to remain small and to be accessible to women who do not own computers, so although discussion often takes place via email, communication by letter is also encouraged, and a yearly newsletter is published, containing, among other things, members' articles, letters, poetry and artwork. "
These woman also hold vigil for a duration of time with a lit red candle to keep the flam lit around the world. Visit their website for more information.
http://www.madstone.com/DaughtersoftheFlame/keepers-of-the-flame.htm
THEREFORE
This is a time to start new things, to lean on the young creative fires of inspiration and tap into the budding possibilities of the coming Spring. Celebrate women! Celebrate the arts and creativity! Celebrate love!
HAPPENING HERE AT THE STORE
Crescent Moon School now opens to a SECOND Level 1 class for Fridays 6-9pm. Those who worried that the small Wednesday class would become (and is) full, now they have another chance to be part of this terms new start! Registration in Friday January 30 through February 2nd.
The MPRC (Montreal Pagan Resource Centre) is hosting a public ritual for the community to celebrate Imbolc on February 1st at 2pm. Bring food and drink to share and a looney or shiny penny.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?
Light candles
Write some poetry
Bake Hot Cross Buns: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/article/43/17749
Give a love note to someone you care about
Friday, January 23, 2009
February Workshops
INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTAL HEALING (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Friday, January 29th @ 7-9pm $30
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Friday, January 29th @ 7-9pm $30
INTRODUCTION TO PAGANISM (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Friday, January 30th @ 6-7pm FREE
FREE CRESCENT MOON SCHOOL (CMS) OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION
Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.
** CMS Level 1 starts Wednesdays February 4th 6-9pm $300 in three installments of $100 with all readings & workbooks included **
Friday, January 30th @ 7-9pm FREE
PUBLIC IMBOLC RITUAL (MPRC)
Join us in a celebration of family, friends, light and love! All are welcome. Please bring some food to share and feast gear to eat and drink with as well as a bright penny or Looney.
Sunday February 1st, @ 2pm FREE
MPRC PAGAN DISCUSSION (public)
"Does Evil Exist?"
If all is as it should be and the universe is in balance, then how can evil exist? What is ’evil’? And what should we do when we are faced with it?
Thursday, February 5th @ 6:30 - 9pm FREE
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT I (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine !
Thursday February 5th @ 7-9pm $30
MOON MAGIC (Scarlet)
The moon moves us as it moves the tides. Each phase carries different energies. Learn what these are and how to tap into them for greater success in your magic. Also, discover the energies and challenges associated with lunar eclipses and when the moon is void of course.
Monday February 9th @ 7-9pm $30
LOVE MAGIC (Scarlet)
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Learn how to attract someone into your life. Discover ways to spice up your relationship. Find, strengthen, inspire love. This workshop will explore candle magic, aromatherapy and even love potions!
Tuesday February 10th @ 7-9pm $30
SOUL MATES (Catharine)
Soul mates, twin flames, split apart, karmic partners, soul partners—all are names used for this profound bond we feel instantly with another. Come explore all the variations, share your experiences and receive psychic messages about your soul mates with Catharine.
Thursday February 12th @ 7-9pm $30
I HAVE A ROCK...NOW WHAT? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Thursday February 12th @ 7-9pm $30
HANDMAIDEN AND ROBIN IN TRADITIONAL WICCA (Scarlet)
Apprentice, assistant, student, maiden or youth: they served an important role in medieval times and throughout the evolution of Traditional Wicca. Usually only a female role but more and more we see a young man in the role, which is the Robin (or Fetch) of the Craft. We will explore history, mystery, knowledge and modern perspectives.
Sunday February 15th @ 2-4pm $15
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT II (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday, February 19th @ 7-9pm $30
SORTILÈGE 101 (François)
Comment fabrique-t-on un sortilège ? Que doit-on y incorporer ? Quel est le meilleur moment pour le réaliser ? Cet atelier s’adresse à tout débutant voulant connaitre les bases de l’élaboration d’un sort. Nous y explorerons les différentes composantes ainsi que les étapes importantes d’un sortilège ou d’un rituel.
Thursday, February 19th @ 7-9pm $30
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT I (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine !
Saturday February 21st @ 12-2pm $30
MEDIUMSHIP (Catharine)
Exploring what mediumship is and what it is not. We will attempt to contact those who have crossed over so you may bring a photo or an object of the person or pet if you wish. There will be a guided meditation, discussion and messages from spirit with Catharine.
Saturday February 21st @ 3-5pm $30
INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTAL HEALING (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Sunday, February 22nd @ 1-3pm $30
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE SESSION (Catharine)
This is a workshop for anyone who has taken level one Psychic Development and wants more practice in channelling. We will be doing meditation, energy work, and many practice readings with photos and of eachother. If there is enough interest we can set up a more regular group ! If you have not taken level one and feel you are ready to just practice, please speak to Catharine for permission to join the class. Thursday February 26thh @ 7-9pm $30
FREE REIKI LECTURE (Robyn)
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy is also known of in other cultures, and can as easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. This universal life energy animates all life, and flows through all of us, all of the time. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works.
Friday, February 27th @ 7-8pm FREE
REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday AND Sunday, February 28th & March 1st @ 11am - 5pm, $150
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Robyn's top picks from the new books and products:
NEW Chakra Mandala Series' Chakra Meditation Beeswax Candles
Hand-rolled beeswax candles, 7 inches tall, anointed with essentials oils, psychically charged and rolled with wild-crafted herbs. Ideal to help one's focus on their chakras. Instructions for meditations are included with each of these candles, too! Buy them individually as you work through your chakras, or follow the link above for the collection of all 7.
Encyclopedia of Spirits, by Judika Illes
Okay, I admit it: I am a fan of Illes' work. Her Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells is an absolute gem, alongside Pure Magic: A complete course in spellcasting, Emergency Magic, and Magic When You Need It. This new book is a guide to the magic of fairies, genies, ghosts, demons, as well as gods and goddesses from many cultures. It is clearly very well researched and details how to communicate, recognize and appease spirits according to various customs. It also goes into detail about historical events associated with specific spirits, too.
Sacred Path of Reiki: Healing as a spiritual Discipline, by Katalin Koda
Naturally, given my interest in Reiki, I was very curious about this new book. I am very critical of books on this subject, as I feel that many of them do not give the study of this healing path the respect and dignity it deserves in the teaching. This book succeeds magnificently. I am still in the midst of reading it, but I am very impressed so far, and would go so far as to recommend it to my own Reiki students who are looking to expand their own knowledge. Koda combines her technique of healing with Chakra healing as well.
Please note - if any of the links to these books don't work yet, try again in a few days! We're catching up on adding all the new titles to our database!
Hand-rolled beeswax candles, 7 inches tall, anointed with essentials oils, psychically charged and rolled with wild-crafted herbs. Ideal to help one's focus on their chakras. Instructions for meditations are included with each of these candles, too! Buy them individually as you work through your chakras, or follow the link above for the collection of all 7.
Encyclopedia of Spirits, by Judika Illes
Okay, I admit it: I am a fan of Illes' work. Her Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells is an absolute gem, alongside Pure Magic: A complete course in spellcasting, Emergency Magic, and Magic When You Need It. This new book is a guide to the magic of fairies, genies, ghosts, demons, as well as gods and goddesses from many cultures. It is clearly very well researched and details how to communicate, recognize and appease spirits according to various customs. It also goes into detail about historical events associated with specific spirits, too.
Sacred Path of Reiki: Healing as a spiritual Discipline, by Katalin Koda
Naturally, given my interest in Reiki, I was very curious about this new book. I am very critical of books on this subject, as I feel that many of them do not give the study of this healing path the respect and dignity it deserves in the teaching. This book succeeds magnificently. I am still in the midst of reading it, but I am very impressed so far, and would go so far as to recommend it to my own Reiki students who are looking to expand their own knowledge. Koda combines her technique of healing with Chakra healing as well.
Please note - if any of the links to these books don't work yet, try again in a few days! We're catching up on adding all the new titles to our database!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Reiki: Come Learn More!
The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth
Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind
The founder , Usui Mikao
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy is also known of in other cultures, and can as easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. This universal life energy animates all life, and flows through all of us, all of the time. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works.
Friday, January 23rd @ 7-8pm
REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday AND Sunday, January 24th & 25th @ 11am - 5pm, $150
Young Children's Pagan Group Montreal
A word from a member of our community!
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Dear Friends,
I'm very excited to say that two ladies from our community are starting a play group for children of Pagan and Wiccan families ages 3 to 9. Here's the information and more details will be added to the Wiccan Sacred Circle web site in the next few days.
"The Magick Star Circle teaches young children ages 3 to 9, the basics of Wicca through Circle time, Sabbat stories, arts and crafts, science activities and games. Meetings take place on the last Sunday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Avalon. The group will be animated by Arachne and Judi who are both educators with many years experience in teaching young children. Registration and an information meeting will take place next Sunday January 11th from 10a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 for the year to cover materials. The first Circle starts on Sunday January 25th."
Avalon is located at 1564 Chemin Herron in Dorval, suite 207 (one bus from downtown: the 211 from Lionel Groulx which takes about 30 minutes on Sundays).
Meri Fowler
www.wiccansacredcircle.com
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Dear Friends,
I'm very excited to say that two ladies from our community are starting a play group for children of Pagan and Wiccan families ages 3 to 9. Here's the information and more details will be added to the Wiccan Sacred Circle web site in the next few days.
"The Magick Star Circle teaches young children ages 3 to 9, the basics of Wicca through Circle time, Sabbat stories, arts and crafts, science activities and games. Meetings take place on the last Sunday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Avalon. The group will be animated by Arachne and Judi who are both educators with many years experience in teaching young children. Registration and an information meeting will take place next Sunday January 11th from 10a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 for the year to cover materials. The first Circle starts on Sunday January 25th."
Avalon is located at 1564 Chemin Herron in Dorval, suite 207 (one bus from downtown: the 211 from Lionel Groulx which takes about 30 minutes on Sundays).
Meri Fowler
www.wiccansacredcircle.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
More New Book just Arrived!
Bible Series!! If you have loved the ever popular Crystal Bible, Then check these out!
Tarot Bible
by Sarah Bartlett ISBN: 9781402738388 $17.95
This is one of the most complete books I have seen with detail on each card, interpretations for general suit correspondences and many many tarot spreads to try!
Astrology Bible
by Judy Hall ISBN: 9781402727597 $17.94
This is one of the most thorough looks at astrology, charts and everything you need to know to understand those charts. Hall takes you through the signs, through the planets, and through the houses, too!
Fairy Bible
by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9781402745485 $17.95
Moorey is one of the experts in fairy lore in the British and Celtic isles. In this comprehensive book, she explores the fairies by element then by type (household, flower, tree, weather). This is a must have for anyone interested in Fairy Lore or practicing a Fairy Tradition. If you work with fairies, you will be amazed by the variety and diversity out there!
Beyond the Bible Series, we received other amazing new books!
Crystal Balancing
by Monika Grundmann ISBN: 9781844091324 $22.95
This book teaches you how to use crystals for massage. You can make "crystal oil" or water. You can lay stones. You can massage with a single stone or group of stones. Grundmann shows you the massage techniques with flat stones, with spheres, as well as with massage wands. This pictoral guide is so easy to follow!
Encyclopedia of Crystals
by Judy Hall ISBN: 9781592332663 $27.95
Judy Hall wrote the Crystal Bible that we all adore. As a prelude to the Crystal Bible, she wrote this book. It is a guide to the crystals divided by COLOR! See the stones in full color and learn about their unique properties. Pink through red and orange, through yellow and gold, through green, through turquoise, through blue and indigo, through shades of purple, through brown, through black and silver, through white, and through multy colored stones!
Essential Oils Handbook
by Jennie Harding ISBN: 9781844836246 $16.95
This little book is a complete guide to essential oils, how to make them and how to use them in aromatherapy and healing. It is made in the same style as the bible Series, but is not a "bible" book. till an excellent choice if you want to know more about essential oils.
Culpeper's Color Herbal
edited by David Potterton ISBN: 9781402744945 $27.97
Chalk full of lore and medicinal uses, this is another fine Culpeper's herbal book. However, this one contains FULL COLOR pictures of the herbs to help with identification!
Blessing the Animals
by Lynn Caruso ISBN: 9781594732539 $20.95
Prayers and ceremonies to celebrate God's creatures both wild and tame. This is a spiritually moving collection of poetry and prayers from history and literature that you can use for the animals of the world, also insights for the blessing from animals to us. The last chapter is a collection of rituals for animal blessing, for partings, and for benedictions.
Working With... Psychic Protection
by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9781841813226 $15.95
This beautifully illustrated book by Moorey guides you through many methods of spells and meditations for psychic protection. She explores techniques you can use to cleanse yourself, strengthen yourself and protect yourself.
Working with... Spirit Guides
by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9781841813332 $15.95
Another beautifully illustrated guide by Moorey. This book helps you to understand, communicate with and work with various types of spirit guides from angels, to fairies, to power animals.
Tarot Bible
by Sarah Bartlett ISBN: 9781402738388 $17.95
This is one of the most complete books I have seen with detail on each card, interpretations for general suit correspondences and many many tarot spreads to try!
Astrology Bible
by Judy Hall ISBN: 9781402727597 $17.94
This is one of the most thorough looks at astrology, charts and everything you need to know to understand those charts. Hall takes you through the signs, through the planets, and through the houses, too!
Fairy Bible
by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9781402745485 $17.95
Moorey is one of the experts in fairy lore in the British and Celtic isles. In this comprehensive book, she explores the fairies by element then by type (household, flower, tree, weather). This is a must have for anyone interested in Fairy Lore or practicing a Fairy Tradition. If you work with fairies, you will be amazed by the variety and diversity out there!
Beyond the Bible Series, we received other amazing new books!
Crystal Balancing
by Monika Grundmann ISBN: 9781844091324 $22.95
This book teaches you how to use crystals for massage. You can make "crystal oil" or water. You can lay stones. You can massage with a single stone or group of stones. Grundmann shows you the massage techniques with flat stones, with spheres, as well as with massage wands. This pictoral guide is so easy to follow!
Encyclopedia of Crystals
by Judy Hall ISBN: 9781592332663 $27.95
Judy Hall wrote the Crystal Bible that we all adore. As a prelude to the Crystal Bible, she wrote this book. It is a guide to the crystals divided by COLOR! See the stones in full color and learn about their unique properties. Pink through red and orange, through yellow and gold, through green, through turquoise, through blue and indigo, through shades of purple, through brown, through black and silver, through white, and through multy colored stones!
Essential Oils Handbook
by Jennie Harding ISBN: 9781844836246 $16.95
This little book is a complete guide to essential oils, how to make them and how to use them in aromatherapy and healing. It is made in the same style as the bible Series, but is not a "bible" book. till an excellent choice if you want to know more about essential oils.
Culpeper's Color Herbal
edited by David Potterton ISBN: 9781402744945 $27.97
Chalk full of lore and medicinal uses, this is another fine Culpeper's herbal book. However, this one contains FULL COLOR pictures of the herbs to help with identification!
Blessing the Animals
by Lynn Caruso ISBN: 9781594732539 $20.95
Prayers and ceremonies to celebrate God's creatures both wild and tame. This is a spiritually moving collection of poetry and prayers from history and literature that you can use for the animals of the world, also insights for the blessing from animals to us. The last chapter is a collection of rituals for animal blessing, for partings, and for benedictions.
Working With... Psychic Protection
by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9781841813226 $15.95
This beautifully illustrated book by Moorey guides you through many methods of spells and meditations for psychic protection. She explores techniques you can use to cleanse yourself, strengthen yourself and protect yourself.
Working with... Spirit Guides
by Teresa Moorey ISBN: 9781841813332 $15.95
Another beautifully illustrated guide by Moorey. This book helps you to understand, communicate with and work with various types of spirit guides from angels, to fairies, to power animals.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Workshops for January / February 2009
JANURAY 2009
Psychic Development Practice Session
This is a workshop for anyone who has taken level one Psychic Development and wants more practice in channeling. We will be doing meditation, energy work, and many practice readings with photos and of each other. If there is enough interest we can set up a more regular group ! If you have not taken level one and feel you are ready to just practice, please speak to Catharine for permission to join the class. Thursday January 15th @ 7-9pm
TEA WORKSHOP (Scarlet)
Tea ceremonies have been used in various cultures for magic (potions), healing, and meditation. In this workshop, you will discover some uses of various tea blends, how to perform a simple tea meditation, and some of the more complex tea ceremonies (Chaines and Japanese). Also, you will learn how to properly prepare various teas for the best flavor and potency. The class ends with a tea meditation.
Saturday, January 17th @ 3-5pm $35 (includes tea)
COVENS vs SOLITARIES (Scarlet)
What is a coven? What does it mean to be a solitary practitioner? How can I practice my path solitarily? How to I find a coven? In this discussion, we will look at the pros and cons of coven and solitary practice and field questions anyone has on these issues. We will also consider how to evaluate if a group is for you and safety concerns that you should always keep in mind.
Sunday, January 18th @ 2-5pm $15
FREE REIKI LECTURE (Robyn)
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy is also known of in other cultures, and can as easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. This universal life energy animates all life, and flows through all of us, all of the time. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works.
Friday, January 23rd @ 7-8pm
REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday AND Sunday, January 24th & 25th @ 11am - 5pm, $150
INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTAL HEALING (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Thursday, January 29th @ 7-9pm $30
FREE INTRODUCTION TO PAGANISM (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Friday, January 30th @ 6-7pm
FREE: CRESCENT MOON SCHOOL (CMS) OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION
Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.
** CMS Level 1 starts Wednesdays February 4th 6-9pm $300 in three installments of $100 with all readings & workbooks included **
Friday, January 30th @ 7-9pm FREE
FEBRUARY 2009 SNEAK PEAK
February 1st: Sunday Sabbat Sale 10% off everything in store
February 1st: 2pm Public Imbolc Ritual
February 4th: 6-9pm CMS Level 1 begins ($300 in 3 installments of $100)
February 5th: 7-9pm Love Magic Workshop ($30)
February 9th: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
February 9th: Moon Magic Workshop ($30)
February 12th: 7-9pm I have a rock, now what? Stone Workshop ($30)
February 14th: Valentine's Day (please hug someone today)
February 15th: 2-4pm Handmaiden in Traditional Witchcraft Lecture ($10)
February 22nd: 1-3pm Intro to Crystal Healing Workshop ($30)
February 27th: 7-8pm FREE Intro to Reiki Lecture FREE
February 28th & 29th: 11am - 5pm Reiki Level 1 ($150)
Psychic Development Practice Session
This is a workshop for anyone who has taken level one Psychic Development and wants more practice in channeling. We will be doing meditation, energy work, and many practice readings with photos and of each other. If there is enough interest we can set up a more regular group ! If you have not taken level one and feel you are ready to just practice, please speak to Catharine for permission to join the class. Thursday January 15th @ 7-9pm
TEA WORKSHOP (Scarlet)
Tea ceremonies have been used in various cultures for magic (potions), healing, and meditation. In this workshop, you will discover some uses of various tea blends, how to perform a simple tea meditation, and some of the more complex tea ceremonies (Chaines and Japanese). Also, you will learn how to properly prepare various teas for the best flavor and potency. The class ends with a tea meditation.
Saturday, January 17th @ 3-5pm $35 (includes tea)
COVENS vs SOLITARIES (Scarlet)
What is a coven? What does it mean to be a solitary practitioner? How can I practice my path solitarily? How to I find a coven? In this discussion, we will look at the pros and cons of coven and solitary practice and field questions anyone has on these issues. We will also consider how to evaluate if a group is for you and safety concerns that you should always keep in mind.
Sunday, January 18th @ 2-5pm $15
FREE REIKI LECTURE (Robyn)
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy is also known of in other cultures, and can as easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. This universal life energy animates all life, and flows through all of us, all of the time. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works.
Friday, January 23rd @ 7-8pm
REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday AND Sunday, January 24th & 25th @ 11am - 5pm, $150
INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTAL HEALING (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Thursday, January 29th @ 7-9pm $30
FREE INTRODUCTION TO PAGANISM (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Friday, January 30th @ 6-7pm
FREE: CRESCENT MOON SCHOOL (CMS) OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION
Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.
** CMS Level 1 starts Wednesdays February 4th 6-9pm $300 in three installments of $100 with all readings & workbooks included **
Friday, January 30th @ 7-9pm FREE
FEBRUARY 2009 SNEAK PEAK
February 1st: Sunday Sabbat Sale 10% off everything in store
February 1st: 2pm Public Imbolc Ritual
February 4th: 6-9pm CMS Level 1 begins ($300 in 3 installments of $100)
February 5th: 7-9pm Love Magic Workshop ($30)
February 9th: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
February 9th: Moon Magic Workshop ($30)
February 12th: 7-9pm I have a rock, now what? Stone Workshop ($30)
February 14th: Valentine's Day (please hug someone today)
February 15th: 2-4pm Handmaiden in Traditional Witchcraft Lecture ($10)
February 22nd: 1-3pm Intro to Crystal Healing Workshop ($30)
February 27th: 7-8pm FREE Intro to Reiki Lecture FREE
February 28th & 29th: 11am - 5pm Reiki Level 1 ($150)
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
More New in Store
Druid Plant Oracle
Philip & Stephanie Carr-Gomm ISBN9780312369774 $28.99
For those who loved the beauty and technique of reading with the Druid Animal Oracle Deck, or anyone interested in the divinatory properties of Celtic plants, this deck is a gorgeous addition to your tools. This is a kit with a set of 36 cards and a companion book. Here is an example:
Sorgitza: Old Forest Craft
by Veronica Cummer ISBN: 9780979616860 $41.95
Another rare treat of a book in older practices and heathen Europe. This book explores the practices of the Old Forest tradition of Wicca. What struck me as most interesting is that this book looks at not just the elements and their quarters, but also what can be discovered in the cross-quarter directions. New insights into a lesser known path of Wicca.
Everything Celtic Wisdom Book
by Jennifer Emick ISBN: 9781598695403 $17.95
The Everything series has been impressing us all year with its books. Within these pages, you will find lore, legends, wisdom and rituals of the Celtic culture.
Philip & Stephanie Carr-Gomm ISBN9780312369774 $28.99
For those who loved the beauty and technique of reading with the Druid Animal Oracle Deck, or anyone interested in the divinatory properties of Celtic plants, this deck is a gorgeous addition to your tools. This is a kit with a set of 36 cards and a companion book. Here is an example:
Sorgitza: Old Forest Craft
by Veronica Cummer ISBN: 9780979616860 $41.95
Another rare treat of a book in older practices and heathen Europe. This book explores the practices of the Old Forest tradition of Wicca. What struck me as most interesting is that this book looks at not just the elements and their quarters, but also what can be discovered in the cross-quarter directions. New insights into a lesser known path of Wicca.
Everything Celtic Wisdom Book
by Jennifer Emick ISBN: 9781598695403 $17.95
The Everything series has been impressing us all year with its books. Within these pages, you will find lore, legends, wisdom and rituals of the Celtic culture.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
New Books in for 2009
These are but a few of the new book on their way to us. We are excited by the selections! There is something for everyone.
Magic When You Need It
by Judika Illes ISBN: 9781578634194 $17.50
Author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, Illes has put together a concise book of 150 spells we can all use. There are some money, love, children, home, protection, and obstacles of various sorts. Emergency spells for every occasion.
Good Cat Spell Book
by Gillian Kemp ISBN: 9781580911887 $18.95
Kemp has publishes several handy spell books and books on divination. This is her newest book about the cat as familiar and how your cat can aid you in spellcrafting. She provides advise on feline familiars, the history of feline fear and worship, as well as feline astrology and the cat as oracle. This is a great book for any cat lover and magical practitioner.
Wizard's Bestiary
by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart & Ash "LeopardDancer" deKirk ISBN: 9781564149565 $22.50
Done in the same style as his other books, Zell provides a thorough compendium of magical creatures.
Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magical Practice of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood ISBN: 9781578634071 $23.50
Author of the amazing book The Faery Teachings, Foxwood brings us another excellent book on Faery practices. Faeries are not exclusively Celtic creatures and so neither is their magical traditions. Foxwood engages us in contemporary practices and advise for worshiping in a faery Tradition for wherever we live and whatever our heritage.
Wicca Handbook
by Eileen Holland ISBN: 9781578634385 $19.95
Holland has given us some excellent book of magical correspondence and has not published a book teaching the foundations of Wicca. It is a comprehensive handbook for the general practitioner that rivals Scott Cunningham's foundational books.
Hedge Witch
by Silver RavenWolf ISBN: 978073871433 $21.95
Long awaited new arrival from the RavenWolf collection of Pagan instructional and spellcrafting books. Hedge Witch is full of spells and crafts and rituals that are based in nature and within the home. It is a guide for the Kitchen witch through the transformations of life and home.
A Pagan Testament
by Brendan Myers ISBN: 9781846941290 $24.95
This is another wonderful academic work by local (Ontario) author Brendan Myers. This book features a collection of Pagan literature, as well as prose and poetry and song inspired by the founders of modern Paganism. An essential resource for ritual and meditation, for celebration and transformation, also it is a resource for anyone who collects esoteric literary works.
Essential Asatru
by Diana L. Paxson ISBN: 0806527080 $17.95
While this is not a new book per se, it is new for us by recommendation of Asatru practitioners. It looks at the Path of Norse Paganism through three main aspects of the prractices. First it explores the heroes and ancestors, the roots of the path. Second itteaches about gods and goddesses and basic Germanic magic. Lastly it introduces you to Oaths, Boasts and Toasts and the modern movements in heathen and Asatru traditions.
The Fetch
by Chris Humphreys ISBN: 978055349759 $10.99
Humphreys is a Young Adult fiction writer who focuses on historical fiction from the Norse heritage. He teaches youths about Norse traditions and lore through believable characters who themselves are learning about their heritage. In this book, the young boy named Sky discovers a sea chest in the attic of his home, one that belonged to his grandfather. He discovers a journal and a set of traditional runes. Bound to these is the spirit of his grandfather, now his teacher and guide, who helps the boy travel back in time to learn about Viking life. Danger awaits him in the past. Read it to find out what that is and what young Sky is willing to sacrifice for the higher good.
This is but a small selection of new books coming into the store this month. We will try to keep you posted about them each week.
Full Moon coming this weekend! Why not come buy a new book and sit and read by the light of the moon.
Magic When You Need It
by Judika Illes ISBN: 9781578634194 $17.50
Author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, Illes has put together a concise book of 150 spells we can all use. There are some money, love, children, home, protection, and obstacles of various sorts. Emergency spells for every occasion.
Good Cat Spell Book
by Gillian Kemp ISBN: 9781580911887 $18.95
Kemp has publishes several handy spell books and books on divination. This is her newest book about the cat as familiar and how your cat can aid you in spellcrafting. She provides advise on feline familiars, the history of feline fear and worship, as well as feline astrology and the cat as oracle. This is a great book for any cat lover and magical practitioner.
Wizard's Bestiary
by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart & Ash "LeopardDancer" deKirk ISBN: 9781564149565 $22.50
Done in the same style as his other books, Zell provides a thorough compendium of magical creatures.
Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magical Practice of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood ISBN: 9781578634071 $23.50
Author of the amazing book The Faery Teachings, Foxwood brings us another excellent book on Faery practices. Faeries are not exclusively Celtic creatures and so neither is their magical traditions. Foxwood engages us in contemporary practices and advise for worshiping in a faery Tradition for wherever we live and whatever our heritage.
Wicca Handbook
by Eileen Holland ISBN: 9781578634385 $19.95
Holland has given us some excellent book of magical correspondence and has not published a book teaching the foundations of Wicca. It is a comprehensive handbook for the general practitioner that rivals Scott Cunningham's foundational books.
Hedge Witch
by Silver RavenWolf ISBN: 978073871433 $21.95
Long awaited new arrival from the RavenWolf collection of Pagan instructional and spellcrafting books. Hedge Witch is full of spells and crafts and rituals that are based in nature and within the home. It is a guide for the Kitchen witch through the transformations of life and home.
A Pagan Testament
by Brendan Myers ISBN: 9781846941290 $24.95
This is another wonderful academic work by local (Ontario) author Brendan Myers. This book features a collection of Pagan literature, as well as prose and poetry and song inspired by the founders of modern Paganism. An essential resource for ritual and meditation, for celebration and transformation, also it is a resource for anyone who collects esoteric literary works.
Essential Asatru
by Diana L. Paxson ISBN: 0806527080 $17.95
While this is not a new book per se, it is new for us by recommendation of Asatru practitioners. It looks at the Path of Norse Paganism through three main aspects of the prractices. First it explores the heroes and ancestors, the roots of the path. Second itteaches about gods and goddesses and basic Germanic magic. Lastly it introduces you to Oaths, Boasts and Toasts and the modern movements in heathen and Asatru traditions.
The Fetch
by Chris Humphreys ISBN: 978055349759 $10.99
Humphreys is a Young Adult fiction writer who focuses on historical fiction from the Norse heritage. He teaches youths about Norse traditions and lore through believable characters who themselves are learning about their heritage. In this book, the young boy named Sky discovers a sea chest in the attic of his home, one that belonged to his grandfather. He discovers a journal and a set of traditional runes. Bound to these is the spirit of his grandfather, now his teacher and guide, who helps the boy travel back in time to learn about Viking life. Danger awaits him in the past. Read it to find out what that is and what young Sky is willing to sacrifice for the higher good.
This is but a small selection of new books coming into the store this month. We will try to keep you posted about them each week.
Full Moon coming this weekend! Why not come buy a new book and sit and read by the light of the moon.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Happy New Year!
2009 is a very interesting year numerologically. It is both a #2 year as well as an 11. But what does that mean?
According to Keller and Keller's Book The Complete Book of Numerology, we can expect the following of the year to come:
Whatever the numbers or stars say, we wish everyone a very happy, healthy and fulfilling new years. As a friend of ours has said: "May the new year exceed your expectations."
According to Keller and Keller's Book The Complete Book of Numerology, we can expect the following of the year to come:
- "A 'two' universal year has the following characteristics: International relationships such as treaties, signed or broken, harmony, discord, alliances. There will be new companies starting up and old companies going bankrupt. There will be a greater number of both marriages and divorces. There will be new friendships and more attention to the grievances of women."
- "An 'eleven' universal year has the following nature: large building projects, especially for schools and libraries."
Whatever the numbers or stars say, we wish everyone a very happy, healthy and fulfilling new years. As a friend of ours has said: "May the new year exceed your expectations."
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Boxing Weekend Sales !!
Friday through Sunday
December 26th - 27th - 28th
SALES up to 75% off !
10% off all Books & Tarot
20% off all Jewelry
25% off all teas
75% off all items on Liquidation Table
Everything else in the store will be 10% off
December 26th - 27th - 28th
SALES up to 75% off !
10% off all Books & Tarot
20% off all Jewelry
25% off all teas
75% off all items on Liquidation Table
Everything else in the store will be 10% off
Monday, December 22, 2008
Happy Holidays!
From all of us here at Mélange Magique, a very happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season to you and yours.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
New Books of Interest and More...
The Everything Series has come out with yet more fun and amazing books! here are the three new ones we have in store.
The Everything KIDS Fairies Puzzle and Activity Book
By Charles & Calla Timmerman ISBN: 1598693948 $8.99
This wonderful book hosts games and puzzles to inspire and challenge children between the ages of 8 and 10. Although I know many adults who will also find it fun, especially if they have children in elementary school.
The Everything Spells & Charms Book 2nd edition
By Skye Alexander ISBN: 1598693867 $16.50
One of the best books I have seen on spellcrafting! The first chapter provides concise information about elements, directions, and Sabbats. The subsequent early chapters cover symbols, general methods, and things to keep in mind as you strive for successful magic. There is even a chapter on great magical practitioners! The latter part of the book explores spellcrafting for different purposes in your life.
The Everything Palmistry Book
By Katine Z. Jones ISBN: 1580628761 $16.50
Everything you need to know to start learning and practicing palmistry! This book will explore shapes, lines, mounts and so much more! it is thorough. It is comprehensive. It is worth the buy!
The following are some other new things of interest that showed up like Yule gifts in our mail!
The Green Wiccan Year
By Silja ISBN: 9781906094973 $24.95
This is a beautiful spiral bound agenda book. It can be used for any year as it is not a year specific agenda. Each monthly divider has a pocket for notes, and an article or spell/ritual idea. There are kitchen witchery ideas, too, for the Green Wiccan! At the end of the agenda (which goes from December through to November), you will find a ritual section. There is a section for coven notes and place to keep record of your spells.
The Golden Tarot
By Liz Dean ISBN: 9781906094867 $18.95
This stunning deck was inspired by the Visconti-Sforza and Rider-Waite tarot decks. The artwork is lavish and full if imagery. This set comes with a 64-page illustrated companion book to assist you and compliment your study of the tarot. Below are some examples of the cards!
The Healing Power of Faery
By Edain McCoy ISBN: 1598698095 $16.50
Edain McCoy practices a corm of Celtic Wicca called Witta, on which she was written a couple informative books. This is her newest book on working with elementals and nature spirits for healing and soothing the home, body and soul.
**STAFF RECOMMENDED**
For those who walk a different path and who have been waiting a long while for a new book, here it is! Finally in print!
The Satanic Scriptures
By Peter H. Gilmore ISBN: 0976403595 $21.50
"The Satanis Scriptures hands down the wit, wisdom and diabolical perspectives of the Church of Satan's High Priest, Magus Peter H. Gilmore." It is a series of articles and diatribes on various current issues and ideas as he guides people along the Left Hand Path. Explore such topics as: Why is Satanism feared? What do Satanists think and do, really? The answers may surprise you!
Finally, remember that there are several calendars and agendas for the new year, including the Llewellyn's Magical Almanac. They are going fast and may not be available for much longer after January. Get them while you can!
The Everything KIDS Fairies Puzzle and Activity Book
By Charles & Calla Timmerman ISBN: 1598693948 $8.99
This wonderful book hosts games and puzzles to inspire and challenge children between the ages of 8 and 10. Although I know many adults who will also find it fun, especially if they have children in elementary school.
The Everything Spells & Charms Book 2nd edition
By Skye Alexander ISBN: 1598693867 $16.50
One of the best books I have seen on spellcrafting! The first chapter provides concise information about elements, directions, and Sabbats. The subsequent early chapters cover symbols, general methods, and things to keep in mind as you strive for successful magic. There is even a chapter on great magical practitioners! The latter part of the book explores spellcrafting for different purposes in your life.
The Everything Palmistry Book
By Katine Z. Jones ISBN: 1580628761 $16.50
Everything you need to know to start learning and practicing palmistry! This book will explore shapes, lines, mounts and so much more! it is thorough. It is comprehensive. It is worth the buy!
The following are some other new things of interest that showed up like Yule gifts in our mail!
The Green Wiccan Year
By Silja ISBN: 9781906094973 $24.95
This is a beautiful spiral bound agenda book. It can be used for any year as it is not a year specific agenda. Each monthly divider has a pocket for notes, and an article or spell/ritual idea. There are kitchen witchery ideas, too, for the Green Wiccan! At the end of the agenda (which goes from December through to November), you will find a ritual section. There is a section for coven notes and place to keep record of your spells.
The Golden Tarot
By Liz Dean ISBN: 9781906094867 $18.95
This stunning deck was inspired by the Visconti-Sforza and Rider-Waite tarot decks. The artwork is lavish and full if imagery. This set comes with a 64-page illustrated companion book to assist you and compliment your study of the tarot. Below are some examples of the cards!
The Healing Power of Faery
By Edain McCoy ISBN: 1598698095 $16.50
Edain McCoy practices a corm of Celtic Wicca called Witta, on which she was written a couple informative books. This is her newest book on working with elementals and nature spirits for healing and soothing the home, body and soul.
**STAFF RECOMMENDED**
For those who walk a different path and who have been waiting a long while for a new book, here it is! Finally in print!
The Satanic Scriptures
By Peter H. Gilmore ISBN: 0976403595 $21.50
"The Satanis Scriptures hands down the wit, wisdom and diabolical perspectives of the Church of Satan's High Priest, Magus Peter H. Gilmore." It is a series of articles and diatribes on various current issues and ideas as he guides people along the Left Hand Path. Explore such topics as: Why is Satanism feared? What do Satanists think and do, really? The answers may surprise you!
Finally, remember that there are several calendars and agendas for the new year, including the Llewellyn's Magical Almanac. They are going fast and may not be available for much longer after January. Get them while you can!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Christmas Store Hours are in effect!
For the holidays we have extended our business hours to give everyone a chance to get in for that special unique gift:
All through this week (December 15th to December 19th) we will be open until 9pm each night. Over the weekend we will hold regular business hours (10am-6pm on Dec. 20, and 12pm-5pm on Dec. 21).
Next week, we will be open until 9pm on both Monday December 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd, but our hours will be shortened on Wednesday December 24th from 10am- 3pm (because we love celebrating with our families too!). We will be closed on December 25th, but will re-open for Boxing Day on December 26th, from 1pm-9pm.
Regular hours will resume thereafter, with the exceptions of: December 31st when we will hold the hours of 10am to 3pm (New Year's Eve! Yay!), we will be closed on January first, and will re-open at 1pm on January 2nd.
Have a great holiday, whatever you celebrate!
All through this week (December 15th to December 19th) we will be open until 9pm each night. Over the weekend we will hold regular business hours (10am-6pm on Dec. 20, and 12pm-5pm on Dec. 21).
Next week, we will be open until 9pm on both Monday December 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd, but our hours will be shortened on Wednesday December 24th from 10am- 3pm (because we love celebrating with our families too!). We will be closed on December 25th, but will re-open for Boxing Day on December 26th, from 1pm-9pm.
Regular hours will resume thereafter, with the exceptions of: December 31st when we will hold the hours of 10am to 3pm (New Year's Eve! Yay!), we will be closed on January first, and will re-open at 1pm on January 2nd.
Have a great holiday, whatever you celebrate!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Yule Baskets
Wiccan Sacred Circle (Avalon Centre) is collecting non-perishables for Yule Baskets. There are two boxes for collection here at the store and the MPRC. Please take some time to drop off some cans or whatnot. As a suggestion, leave grocery store food cards or buy pet food or cat litter. Everyone thinks to feed the people and forget the littler members of the family in food baskets. Try leaving a variety of foods for all ages. Baby food and kids' lunchbox snackables are also helpful.
The boxes will be empties Friday evening December 12th.
Thank on behalf of all the families who will benfit from your support.
The boxes will be empties Friday evening December 12th.
Thank on behalf of all the families who will benfit from your support.
Monday, December 08, 2008
The Yule Fair in Review
In my opinion, the fair was a good success for not just the store or even the MPRC, but for the Montreal Pagan community in general. Over the course of the weekend, people of diverse beliefs and backgrounds came together to share in a spirit of community that we don't see nearly often enough. We supported local pagan artisans. We attended lectures by people we'd never met and of traditions not our own. We gathered to simply be together. Many came for the Yule ritual as well.
I am proud that we could do this for our community, and look forward to doing it again and again.
We have already begun to discuss an early summer fair, happening sometime near the end of May, with more vendors and speakers...just don't ask us about it until the snow is off the ground, okay? ;)
I am proud that we could do this for our community, and look forward to doing it again and again.
We have already begun to discuss an early summer fair, happening sometime near the end of May, with more vendors and speakers...just don't ask us about it until the snow is off the ground, okay? ;)
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
2008 Community Yule Fair
WELCOME to the Montreal Pagan Community
YULE FAIR 2008
Saturday & Sunday December 6th & 7th, 10am - 5 pm
~ Free Admission ~
Original Holiday Gifts! Artisans! Workshops! Storytelling!
Public Yule Ritual hosted by
ADF Island Willow Protogrove!
6:30pm Sunday December 7th
YULE FAIR 2008
Saturday & Sunday December 6th & 7th, 10am - 5 pm
~ Free Admission ~
Original Holiday Gifts! Artisans! Workshops! Storytelling!
Public Yule Ritual hosted by
ADF Island Willow Protogrove!
6:30pm Sunday December 7th
SATURDAY
10:00 - doors officially open to the public
10:15 - 10:45 - SCARLET - Chinese Tea Meditation
11:00 - 12:00 - MELANIE - Intro to BodyTalk
12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 - COMMUNITY HOUR
2:00 - 3:00 - TBA
3:00 - 4:00 - TBA
4:00 - 5:00 - TARAS - Politics & Paganism
5:00 - doors officially close to the public
6:00 - Store closes for the night
Le Melange Magique 10% off all weekend !!
SUNDAY
10:00 - doors officially open to the public
10:15 - 10:45 - SCARLET - Japanese Tea Meditation
11:00 - 12:00 - STEVEN - Tai Chi
12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 - HOBBES - Winter Tales Storytelling
2:00 - 3:00 - LIZETTE - Shamanism
3:00 - 5:00 - TERRYANN - Breakthrough Healing
5:00 - doors officially close to the public
6:30 - Public Yule Ritual
Please bring feast and feast gear to ritual!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Its all about Community
This time of year its so easy to forget the important things. The weather is cold, it feels constantly gray and dreary outside, and people are already stressing over getting 'the perfect Yule gift' and the bills that may follow in the wake of what said gift may be.
Take a moment to pause and consider: What is this season all about? We are nearing Yule, the Winter Solstice. On that shortest day of the year, we focus on the light that shines, perhaps not in the skies, but in our hearts. We hold vigils for the return of the light with friends and families, finding comfort and love in one another.
This season, we invite you to take some time to share your light, and to connect with others around you. Here are a few ways you can connect and share:
Pagan Public Discussion (MPRC)
This is an open public discussion hosted by the MPRC (Montreal Pagan Resource Centre). Come share your views and opinions on various challenging topics. This month's topic: "Living everyday with the Gods and Nature Spirits: How we keep the daily magic alive in our current times."
Thursday December 4th 6:30-9 pm FREE
*Public pagan Discussion nights are held on the first Thursday of every month*
Montreal Pagan Community Yule Fair
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday & Sunday December 6th & 7th, 10am—5 pm
Original Holiday Gifts! Artisans! Workshops! Storytelling! Public Yule Ritual!
Special Guest: Helmut’s Forge (Workshop on December 6th: ‘Metal Magic’)
Yule Food Drive
Come and donate any canned and non-perishable foods to help support a family in need this holiday season. There are donation boxes both in the store and the MPRC.
Take a moment to pause and consider: What is this season all about? We are nearing Yule, the Winter Solstice. On that shortest day of the year, we focus on the light that shines, perhaps not in the skies, but in our hearts. We hold vigils for the return of the light with friends and families, finding comfort and love in one another.
This season, we invite you to take some time to share your light, and to connect with others around you. Here are a few ways you can connect and share:
Pagan Public Discussion (MPRC)
This is an open public discussion hosted by the MPRC (Montreal Pagan Resource Centre). Come share your views and opinions on various challenging topics. This month's topic: "Living everyday with the Gods and Nature Spirits: How we keep the daily magic alive in our current times."
Thursday December 4th 6:30-9 pm FREE
*Public pagan Discussion nights are held on the first Thursday of every month*
Montreal Pagan Community Yule Fair
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday & Sunday December 6th & 7th, 10am—5 pm
Original Holiday Gifts! Artisans! Workshops! Storytelling! Public Yule Ritual!
Special Guest: Helmut’s Forge (Workshop on December 6th: ‘Metal Magic’)
Yule Food Drive
Come and donate any canned and non-perishable foods to help support a family in need this holiday season. There are donation boxes both in the store and the MPRC.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Guest Reader: Dr. Lisa Bufton will be joining us NEXT WEEK!
Angel Therapy Practitioner Dr. Lisa Bufton, D.D.,
will be joining us on
Saturday November 22nd for
ANGEL READINGS
and counseling.
Dr. Lisa Bufton has a doctorate in Divinity, is a certified hypnotherapist and an
Angel Therapy Practitioner certified by Doreen Virtue.
Lisa Bufton teaches and counsels in the United States, Canada and Europe. She has had many life experiences, both in the physical and non-physical world, that have empowered her on her life journey and purpose. Lisa is committed and passionate about inspiring people to make the changes they need to live rich, joyous and fulfilling lives.
Sign up for your Angel Reading with Dr. Lisa Bufton now! Spaces are limited!
$35 for a 30 minute reading or $70 for a full hour.
will be joining us on
Saturday November 22nd for
ANGEL READINGS
and counseling.
Dr. Lisa Bufton has a doctorate in Divinity, is a certified hypnotherapist and an
Angel Therapy Practitioner certified by Doreen Virtue.
Lisa Bufton teaches and counsels in the United States, Canada and Europe. She has had many life experiences, both in the physical and non-physical world, that have empowered her on her life journey and purpose. Lisa is committed and passionate about inspiring people to make the changes they need to live rich, joyous and fulfilling lives.
Sign up for your Angel Reading with Dr. Lisa Bufton now! Spaces are limited!
$35 for a 30 minute reading or $70 for a full hour.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
In honor of those who fought and continue to fight so that we never have to.
In Flanders Fields
by John McCrae, May 1915
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep,
though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
by John McCrae, May 1915
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep,
though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Maynard's Celestial Guides are in!
For those of us who need to keep track of whats going on in the skies, no calendar is more useful then the Jim Maynard's Celestial Influences 2009 Calendar, nor is any agenda as useful as his Celestial Guide! We also have this year's Astrologer's Datebook and Pocket Astrologer too!
These guides feature explanations of planetary motions for the year, the meanings of the signs of the zodiac, what it means when the moon passes through the signs, the lunar cycle, planets, aspects, moon void of course notations, and more!
These guides feature explanations of planetary motions for the year, the meanings of the signs of the zodiac, what it means when the moon passes through the signs, the lunar cycle, planets, aspects, moon void of course notations, and more!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Yule Fair News... and so it begins...
Hey all!
I know I know ... it is early to think about Yule. However, if you are
an artisan, you need the time to prepare.
So... without much ado... I want to announce:
MONTREAL PAGAN COMMUNITY YULE FAIR
Hosted this year by MPRC & Le Melange Magique
Featured Guest: HELMUT'S FORGE
Artisan tables are $25 to reserve space, refundable upon arrival
Rental fee is 10% of your sales
The Yule Fair will he held upstairs of Le Melange Magique over a TWO
DAY period
First weekend of December (December 6 & 7) 10am-5pm both days
Yule Ritual Sunday December 7th at 6:30pm
Discussions, Storytelling, Presentations, Workshops (all TBA)
Helmut of Helmut's Forge will do a workshop on Metal Magic
WHAT WE NEED NOW: YOU!
If you are an artisan, email scarletcougar@gmail.com ASAP to arrange
reservation for table space (we provide the space, you provide your
own table).
If you would like to perform or present or host a panel discussion,
presentation or workshop,
contact scarletcougar@gmail.com to schedule you in!
All reservations and scheduled workshops need to be concluded no later
than November 20th.
Thank you for your cooperation! See you there!
Scarlet
I know I know ... it is early to think about Yule. However, if you are
an artisan, you need the time to prepare.
So... without much ado... I want to announce:
MONTREAL PAGAN COMMUNITY YULE FAIR
Hosted this year by MPRC & Le Melange Magique
Featured Guest: HELMUT'S FORGE
Artisan tables are $25 to reserve space, refundable upon arrival
Rental fee is 10% of your sales
The Yule Fair will he held upstairs of Le Melange Magique over a TWO
DAY period
First weekend of December (December 6 & 7) 10am-5pm both days
Yule Ritual Sunday December 7th at 6:30pm
Discussions, Storytelling, Presentations, Workshops (all TBA)
Helmut of Helmut's Forge will do a workshop on Metal Magic
WHAT WE NEED NOW: YOU!
If you are an artisan, email scarletcougar@gmail.com ASAP to arrange
reservation for table space (we provide the space, you provide your
own table).
If you would like to perform or present or host a panel discussion,
presentation or workshop,
contact scarletcougar@gmail.com to schedule you in!
All reservations and scheduled workshops need to be concluded no later
than November 20th.
Thank you for your cooperation! See you there!
Scarlet
Monday, November 03, 2008
Dumb Supper Place Setting
Behind the jack-o-lantern was a place setting for our ancestors at the Dumb Supper. The jack-o-lantern protected the candle lit within as the guide to this seat.
Our ancestors presence was felt by all Saturday night. We were truly blessed.
Our ancestors presence was felt by all Saturday night. We were truly blessed.
Dumb Supper Ancestral Shrine
At our very successful Dumb Supper there was a shrine set up and this is the picture. Safe journey back across the veil and the river of the dead to all our ancestors. You are ever in our hearts and thoughts.
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