http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article_topic.php?article_topic= The Llewellyn Journal RSS news feed for articles by famous and new writers on . en-us Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 CST Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 CST TextPad TLJEditor@llewellyn.com http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1896 The term andquot;New Ageandquot; has been used as early as th 1800s to describe something that reaches back to the dawn of time: an evolution of thought and spirituality. Some people think of it as movement, while others may think of it as merely a fad. But what is the New Age? Is it dead? Or are we continuing on into the New Age? Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Carl Llewellyn Weschcke) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1896 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1625 Novelty candles make fun and festive decorations for holidays and other occasions, and the most fanciful novelty candles are found at Halloween.  As figural candles (such as black cats, red devils, skulls, and the like) are also used in American folk magic, the availability of Halloween candles suggests many possibilities for imaginative spell working.  The following are some magical suggestions for Halloween candles. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Janina Renée) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1625 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1732 Weandrsquo;re all on a journey. A journey to heal ourselves, to figure out what life is all about, to discover the mysteries. Itandrsquo;s a challenging journey with fits and starts, dead-ends, even getting totally lost at times, forgetting where we are and picking ourselves up, asking, andldquo;Now where was I before that happened?andrdquo; Wouldnandrsquo;t it be nice if someone gave you a guidebook? Or at least a map? Anodea Judith, author of Wheels of Life, illuminates the path of our journey. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Anodea Judith) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1732 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1727 Since 1905, Llewellyn has prided itself on bringing its readers alamacs that help them explore ways to live more naturally and magically, beginning with the inaugural Moon Sign Book by Llewellyn George. In the past 103 years, much has changed, with Llewellyn now producing more than a dozen annuals every year (four wall calendars, three datebooks, and eight article-driven, content-rich almanacs). Just what is so special about Llewellynand#39;s Annuals, and what has made them so popular over the last century? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Edward Day) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1727 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1609 Each year Llewellyn produces a line of annuals, calendars, and datebooks designed to keep you abreast of timely topics and filled with relevant articles from innovative thinkers, authors, and experts. New this year is Llewellynand#39;s 2009 Green Living Guide, which, from green careers to green houses to green weddings, explores how to live in harmony with the environment. Ranging from personal lifestyle options to broad solutions, youand#39;ll find a bounty of waysandmdash;small and largeandmdash;to make a difference. This issue features over twenty in-depth articles on ecotravel, transportation alternatives, rain gardens, vermicomposting, beekeeping, wind turbine power, permaculture, and more, such as this excerpt. Read Laura E. Kregerand#39;s foray into the world of bicycle commuting and living andquot;car-free.andquot; Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Laura E. Kreger) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1609 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1567 Over time, many of us acquire an assortment of small but delightful trinkets, such as miniature animals or other little figurines, souvenir items, toys, miniature charms, and many other gewgaws. Along with these, we may also collect natural objects such as seeds and nuts, pebbles, and shells, as well as interesting bits of beach glass or driftwood and other found articles. Oftentimes these things give us pleasure because, aside from being colorful or whimsical, they convey some special symbolism or serve as mementos. However, if youandrsquo;ve just been allowing them to accumulate in a junk drawer, you can take them to a new level of use, since these objects, or fetishes, have a traditional role in divination. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Janina Renée) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1567 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1566 Pluto entered Capricorn for the first time January 27, 2008 and retrograded back into Sagittarius one final time on June 14. It will journey back into Capricorn on November 26, 2008 and remain there until January 21, 2024. Isabelle Ghaneh details what having this planet of transformation and of deep inner searching in Capricorn might mean for both the universe and for you on an individual basis. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Isabelle Ghaneh) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1566 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1621 2012 has been cited as being andquot;the end of the world as we know it,andquot; at least as predicted by Mayan prophecy. Just what does this mean, and why 2012? James Endredy, author of Beyond 2012, explains.andnbsp; Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com() http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1621 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1598 As the United States continues to be engagd in not one, but two, wars, Stefani Barner, author of Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces, proposes the question: how should pagans deal with the the topic of war? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Stefani E. Barner) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1598 http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1583 Every so often in life something happens which makes you stop and take stock of life. An event, perhaps small, perhaps large, comes along and forces the mind to take a pause from daily concerns, to reassess priorities and to re-evaluate ourselves. Kate West, author of The Real Witchesand#39; Craft and The Real Witchesand#39; Handbook, discusses her journey of looking back and moving forward. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Kate West) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1583