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It's tangible, the night: step outside after sunset and move to the blackest patch of it that you can find. Far away from the lights, and surrounded by the physical and psychic quiet that only comes about at this time, you'll feel it. Night is an ether. An inky, black mass that does more than just embrace us. It carries magickal energy, and the voices of the Dark Gods and Goddesses. And the dark miracles night embraces have called to me, as they might have to you. Has traditional Paganism and light-side magick brought you everything you wanted? When I first found Wicca in the 1980s, I couldn't quite determine what about the Craft wasn't clicking with me. I was young, though, and ...
People have been fascinated with crystals and gemstones for thousands of years. Their color and beauty made them mankind's first precious objects, and they would have used them for decorative purposes, as well as symbols of power and authority. According to the book of Exodus, Aaron, the High Priest of Israel, wore a twelve-jeweled breastplate. Precious stones were also used as amulets and talismans, showing that people have always been aware of their spiritual and protective aspects. Using crystals for healing and divination was a logical development of this. People still use crystals and gemstones for all of these purposes today. Some years ago, a friend made me an amulet of green jade ...
Practicing the Speed Reading Strategy The Situation: I recently participated in a conference call concerning the launch of a new product: a discounted, "all-distance" telephone service designed to allow anyone in the country to call any other US resident at any time of day for one low monthly fee. The marketing employee leading the call asked, "With this product in mind, what are some things we can do to maximize this product's success?" I produced a Tarot deck, shuffled, and quickly dealt five cards: the Eight of Wands, the Six of Cups, the Hanged Man, the Queen of Wands, and the Nine of Coins from the Universal Tarot. Quick! Just as I did, glance at these cards, then reduce each one to ...
"Fraternity" Astrological correspondence: Mercury in Cancer (excited emotions). Image: Three women each hold a Cup aloft as they dance together in a vegetable garden. Key Phrase: Celebration within the group. Statement: "I enjoy sharing myself among my family, friends, and acquaintances. I heal and am healed within their atmosphere." Quotation: "Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed." (Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Friendship") Major Obstacle: The ego, because of antisocial behavior, feels like an outcast. strong>The Three of Cups in a Reading Efforts of individuals brought to a common purpose. Solace from belonging to a group; ...
