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Merry Meet Temple Newsletter |
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High Priestess's Corner Outside
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High Priestess's Corner “Fear comes with imagination, it’s a penalty, it’s the price of imagination.” Quote from the character “Dr. Bloom” in the book, Red Dragon, By Thomas Harris. The relationship between imagination and fear is a strong one. Politics uses fear and imagination in their ad campaigns to great effect. Fear and imagination created the boogey man and the monster under the bed of many a child. Fear makes books like Red Dragon enticing and spine tingling. Some read it for the fear factor; others for the “psychology” contained within the words and thoughts of the various characters. Movies that create an atmosphere of fear are top draws at the box office. Fear is a moneymaker in the internet technology industry, as well. How many have spent top dollar for programs to protect home or business computers and servers? Many commercials on the airwaves and in print take advantage of fear in order to sell products. Consumers duped into purchasing worthless products still feel better for having made the purchase. People are able to see themselves in the situations advertised because of their imaginations. Advertisers are counting on that fact. Imagination made possible movies like Star Wars and The Matrix. Imagination brought us the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series. These stories include fear. Good people face extraordinary adversaries and odds to survive and to save the many, not just the one. People love good stories, and people love to see good stories come to life. Yet, without imagination, those stories would be just words. Imagination gives life to words and fear makes them exciting. Further, imagination is the cornerstone of magick; being able to see the outcome is all-important. Guided meditations would not be possible without the imaginations of the writer and the participants. The lessons and practice portion of many books are useless without imagination. Very few books effectively address fear and its place in magick. Dreaming the Dark, by Starhawk, is one of the few. Fear does have a place in magick. It always has. Although it is not stated, imagination and the associated fear are cornerstones of magick. The Witches’ Pyramid has sides made of “To Know”, “To Dare”, “To Will”, and “To Keep Silent”, depending upon who is teaching it these things may appear in different positions on the Pyramid. No one, at least not that I have seen, teaches about the cornerstones of this pyramid. Love and Fear are opposite emotions each at opposite ends of a continuum. All emotions are born or either Love or Fear…or both. Emotions born of love are positive, happy, peaceful, and content. They breed trust, reliance, friendship, and more. Emotions that are born of Fear are negative, greed, unhappy, violent, and discontented. These emotions breed greed, anger, hatred, unease, mistrust, and more. It, therefore, makes sense that the Witches’ Pyramid would need to include both Fear and Love as cornerstones. Love and Fear help to create a much needed balance and polarity in the Pyramid. Let me explain why I feel Love and Fear need to be included as cornerstones. If those who do magick did so without Fear and Love, then magick would be done constantly without consideration of consequences. Over time, I believe that magick when done without consideration of consequences not only becomes deadly, but that the Gods would bind the user from doing magick. Therefore, as we all know, Three-fold is an extremely important consideration in magick. Magick without consideration of consequences is a fool’s game. I have met very few witches or pagans who are fools, so it is logical to believe that the vast majority of us consider the possible, and probable, consequences of any magickal act before we do it. Consideration of negative consequences is born of Fear. Consideration of positive consequences is born of Love. Those who dabble in magick may not be aware of the importance of Love and Fear, both of which are excellent teachers. When teaching the Witches’ Pyramid to any who would learn, please consider including the cornerstones of Love and Fear. Without its cornerstones, the Pyramid would not stand strong or withstand the test of time.
Four Kinds of Nature Spirit Kindred Tribes From: Blessings Cornucopia There are four kinds of Nature Spirit Tribes. They are the Brownies, the Dwarves, the Elves, and the Fairies). Brownies have generally been observed wearing long pointy nightcaps, short brown coats and knee breeches, stockings, and boots. The Brownies often are seen earnestly working together in groups because they belong to tribes which vary in appearance from more than a foot in height to only being several inches tall. Communicative and gregarious by nature, their facial expressions are rustic and friendly. They live beneath the surface of the ground amongst the roots of bushes, plants, and trees. Their primary function seems to be working with flowing lines of magnetism in the soil, tending to the nurturing of the roots of their leafy charges, and in a more ancillary way preserving the features of the overall landscape Sometimes they are attracted to quiet spots in homes where they may become attached to one of the family members. There are traditional tales of Brownies who have fostered an atmosphere of cleanly tidiness in a house, as well as, those where they instigated a mood of disruptive renovation when necessary. Brownies have a great deal of creative intelligence and have been known to perform good deeds for people they liked, including helping with the crops and the garden. Dwarfs have normally appeared wearing conical red hats and blue or green clothes. Their noses tended to be rather bulbous The males are often bearded fond of smoking pipes, and prone to carrying axes or shovels with them at all times since they are tasked with both protecting and guarding treasures of all kinds. Modest, reticent, and retiring the mannerisms of the Dwarfs are well grounded and endearingly countrified. Ancients among the elementals, the reclusive Dwarfs prefer to live in caves, mounds, and rocks. Folklore depicts the Dwarfs as champions of virtue and smiths to the gods and goddesses who frequently gifted mortals with gifts. Known for rewarding kindness with kindness and cruelty with cruelty, the assistance of the Dwarfs was usually gilded with magic since they were both superb craftsmen, as well as, masters of incantation. Their tribes retreated from the view screen of the mundane world when civilized society began to parody them and their hallowed activities. Today the Dwarfs continue to watch over the full range of creative schematics in the Natural World, from a fairy paint brushing magenta on a flower petal to the resident Sidhe Lightkeepers tending their record keeperquartz crystals. The Nature Spirits that are called the Grass Elves, the Seaside Elves, and the Wood Elves are industrious caretakers who diligently maintain the bushes the grasses, the plants, and the seaweed on the shoreline, as well as, the trees that are not inhabited by a Tree Spirit. Elves normally travel about in troop like groups which can be rather large in size at times. When they are not dashing about the lawn, the countryside, or the ocean's edge, the Elves like to sit together in bushes, on tree branches, and by the shoreline at lands end. Tending on the small side from one to six inches in height on average with large hands and feet, they appear to be for the most part attired in garments that glisten and resemble the materials they work with. For instance, Grass Elves wear tight fitting green garments, while, Wood Elves, often wear one piece garments the color and consistency of tree bark. All of the Elves have one-pointed, organizing intelligence which they use to thread their thoughts together as they send them out like connectivity bubbles. The Grass Elves are totally engrossed as they walk about the trails of their forest of grass, and, the Seaside Elves center their attention on the cellular processes of the seaweed as they play nearby. The Nature Spirits that are called Flower Fairies, Leprechauns, and
Pixies
all belong to the same tribe of Fairies, even if they are members of
different clans. All of the Fairies are notorious for their intense
love of
lively, toe tapping music, and dancing amongst the flowers of the
field.
Gregarious and sometimes jovially rambunctious, they are fond of
animals and
trees. They also have a keen sense of humor, but, do not suffer
fools gladly
preferring to pester them with pranks or to play tricks on them
instead.
Fairies can vary in height from tiny to about three feet in height.
Pixies
are found of wearing toadstool or flower caps over their often red
hair and
although they are partial to green, they often change the color of
their Wiccan Interfaith Council International Supports Troops, Prisoners, Elders By Jeva Singh-Anand Published Aug 22, 2007 HIGHLAND, INDIANA - Wiccans and Pagans often struggle to dispel misconceptions about their beliefs and practices. Continuing and widespread efforts to educate the community at large that Wiccans to not worship the devil or engage in immoral acts have done much to alleviate this predicament. Recognizing that deeds speak more loudly than words, many Pagan and Wiccan groups have chosen the path of activism and community service. The Highland, IN based Wiccan Interfaith Council International is one such organization. The Rev. Paulette Reynolds co-founded the 85 volunteer strong organization a year and a half ago. With members scattered over the United States and in Canada, the Wiccan Interfaith Council International "strives to promote greater understanding and appreciation of Wicca through interfaith/intrafaith services, educational forums, and social activism." Rev. Reynolds explained that the council's social activism focuses on three main venues: supporting US troops deployed overseas, engaging in prison ministry outreach, and honoring Wiccan and Pagan community elders. Project We Care is a volunteer-driven program to send care packages to Wiccan and Pagan Troops stationed overseas, especially in combat areas, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. "We're collecting religious items and books for the Wiccan, Pagan, Heathen and Witch soldiers who are fighting overseas in the Middle East," Rev. Reynolds said. This helps to alleviate the sense of isolation these soldiers often experience. Pagan soldiers often feel that they are fighting on two fronts, as they face hostility not only from insurgents, but also from their own ranks. "They often hide their pentagrams and pentacles under their shirts," Rev. Reynolds explained. "They don't receive a lot of support in terms of their faith." Even military chaplains are sometimes reluctant to help. Rev. Reynolds elaborated by telling the story of one female soldier who told her chaplain about her Wiccan beliefs, "The chaplain turned around and walked away from her." Wiccan and Pagan books sent to the soldiers are treated with reverence, because of their scarcity, she explained. Titles by Ray Buckland, Scott Cunningham, Ed Fitch, Janet and Stewart Farrar, and Amber K. -- introductory books - are especially treasured as they provide means to educate not only the soldiers but also their military chaplains. The Wiccan Interfaith Council International's prison ministry outreach program is called Persephone's hand. Rev Reynolds stated that the program's purpose was to send religious books and items to incarcerated Pagans and Wiccans and to act as a liaison between prisoners and prison officials. Every spring, the council hosts a luncheon to honor regional Wiccan and Pagan Elders. Rev. Reynolds explained that the luncheon is held "to learn from them, and to let them know that the circle of appreciation is still continuing." Rev. Reynolds said that the Wiccan Interfaith Council International is a dues free organization. Interested people are invited to visit the organization's website to see how they can become involved.
By Brian E. Moore
April-29-2007
A Pagans Perspective, Presently I am serving the US Navy onboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), I am the Ships Pagan/Wiccan Lay Leader leading a group of 50 attendants in weekly meetings and informal services. I have 14 years in the Navy, and I am a senior second-class petty officer. This ship is currently deployed at sea performing operations in and around the Persian Gulf. Currently I facilitate 2 study groups a week and have ship's company and squadron personnel in attendance. I report my attendance numbers to the chaplains, and I believe our faith group has the largest numbers of attendance on the ship. I think this is an example of how much this religious path is growing, and needs religious representation in the chaplain's corps and all branches of the military, in my opinion. With the recent approval of the Department of Veterans Affairs recognition of the Pentacle as the observed symbol for headstones (http://www.cem.va.gov/), maybe its time for the Department of Defense and Congress to introduce a process where we can have Pagan or Wiccan Chaplain's. There are a few people in the group like my self who have been in the Navy for some time, and who have been practicing pagans and wiccans for a few years. However, there is an increase in Navy personnel interested in finding out more about Paganism/Wicca and we are making great strides to accommodate the new interest but the ranks of experienced leadership are few. We do our best to explain basic religious concepts and ethics to better inform our members. However from time to time, we have to put out more complex information, and our resources are limited on board so we outsource to more experienced pagans and wiccans, like Trudy Herring, of Summerland Grove (www.summerland.org/), or Amy M. Weiss, of Chalice Hart - Aquarian Tabernacle Church (http://www.chalicehart.org/). Without Pagan or Wiccan informative leadership such as this, our study group would not exist. Both Mrs. Herring and Weiss have written letters that were used to help my certification as a Lay Leader. I also have to state that the process I had to go through recently for Re-certification was one of the hardest I have ever had to do, and I have to thank a female Unitarian chaplain who is no longer here for helping me see the reasoning behind continuing to be a Lay Leader, and motivating me to continue forward. Currently we do not hold ritual services onboard the JCS. All religious services on the ship have to be open to any one who is interested, and the climate of the Navy is still such, that in my opinion, open practice of Pagan and Wiccan rituals could bring about unneeded attention. Sadly, as much as views and opinions in the civilian sector change, the same cannot always be stated about the military. There are individuals practicing traditional religions who are very passionate about their views and how things should be handled, and one of my goals is to achieve our success without leading to un-needed confrontation. The Military is one of the few places where discrimination of any type is not allowed. The navy is no exception to that rule. However, the religious climate of the navy is a very judo-christen one, where acceptance of pagan's in the enlisted mess is mildly tolerated, however in the ward rooms (Officers Mess), and chief's messes it still not really allowed, or accepted. I have heard that there are several officers and chief's that would come to the meetings, however they won't because of the affect it could have on their overall naval career. As I close this article let me say that my four years onboard this ship are coming to an end in July, this brings both great joy and sorrow for the following reasons. Joy because, I am going home to be with my family, and I will have the opportunity to attend a 7-month long school in Pensacola, Florida. Sorrow, because I have to step down as a ship's Lay Leader, a duty I have held every time the ship has been out to sea since January 2004. I think the person who is taking over the group will to a great job but I also concern myself for the challenges ahead for all Pagans on board. I will miss my shipmates greatly, and hope for their future success, both in leadership and attendance in the promoting of Pagan and Wiccan faiths.
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Book Reviews Llewellyn's 2008 Magical Almanac © 2007 Llewellyn Worldwide ISBN 0-7387-0553- 5 394 pages Paperback $8.99 (U.S.) $9.95 (Canada) Llewellyn has once again produced their Magical Almanac, and once again the wide diversity of the articles is the main draw. As is traditional with this annual, the articles are broken into four broad categories (on for each of the traditional elements). Each of these categories is introduced by a short article explaining the season and its relationships. These introductions are then followed by an average of 14 articles by a number of different authors (there are 39 authors represented in this edition). With that many viewpoints and areas of interest there is sure to be something here of interest for everyone. Some views are very much orthodox and mainstream and some caused me to raise an eyebrow and mentally ask "Huh? Where did that come from?" I certainly don't agree with everything in this book, but then I never do. Some things contradict my personal experience; some are far too "white light and love" for my taste, and occasionally some are simply flat out wrong (from my understanding) ; having said that, I still have no hesitation in recommending this almanac. Regardless how I feel about a particular author's take on a subject, I admire the determination it takes to put their thoughts before the public. It is easy to feel that you know what is true; it is another matter entirely to put it together coherently and ask others for their judgment on it. I look forward to the arrival of this book every year for two reasons. The first reason is that I know there will be information in here that I need to know (even if I don't know I need it yet). And the second reason is that know there will be things that will inspire me to do further reading and expand my own knowledge. There is no need to read this almanac straight through, or even in the order it is presented. Feel free to dip into any section at any time and read an article or two. With 57 articles (not counting the seasonal introductions) you are sure to find days, weeks, or even months of interesting reading between the covers of this book. The price is certainly bearable (little more than a couple of gallons of gasoline, or a pack of cigarettes). The reliability is a plus - you know it is going to be there year after year. The book holds up well (I have several years worth sitting on my shelves). I really feel that it is a good value. Reviewed by Mike Gleason
End of Eden, The by Graham Phillips © 2007 Bear & Company ISBN
1-59143-069- 0 256 pages with color insert Paperback $16.00 (U.S.) $20.00
(Canada) I am not sure that I agree with the basic premise of this book, but that did not stop me from ordering it and reading it. I am not one of those folks who feel that you MUST have an academic degree to know what you are talking about. The author has written on a variety of topics from the Knights Templar to Atlantis, none of which are likely to endear him to the world of academia. Nonetheless he presents his theories clearly and succinctly. I do not have the background to comment on his assumption that a cometary near miss poisoned the atmosphere for a relatively short time, leading to an outbreak of aggressive behavior, and the destruction of megalithic, pre-Olmec and Harrapan cultures. It is a documented fact that these cultures, spread across the face of the Earth and unconnected by trade or emigration, all disappeared at nearly the same time, and their demise was sudden, catastrophic, and unexplained. Equally inexplicable, to historian and layperson alike, is the fact that the aggression which signaled the demise of these civilizations, and others, was short-lived. Within a matter of decades violence became the order of the day, destroyed peace-loving cultures, and ended, allowing new cultures to spring up. Within a matter of a couple of decades the aggression died out and the status quo was restored, albeit with changes. New gods sprang into existence - most of them conceived as ONLY gods or supreme gods; thus leading to the birth of monotheistic religions. New religions replaced, or at least challenged old religions Whether this could have been caused by the aerial explosion of a cometary fragment which released vasopression (an amino acid involved in the fight-or-flight reaction to danger) may never be provable, but it makes for interesting speculation. Agree with the author's conclusions or not, he does manage to pique interest, and should spark some interesting discussions. I found the premise interesting, the presentation quite reasonable and readable, and the conclusions easy to understand. It may not be for everyone, but it certainly is worth looking into. Reviewed by Mike Gleason
Utterly Wicked by Dorothy Morrison © 2007 WillowTree Press ISBN 0-9794533-1- 3 193 pages (tentative) Price not determined yet What a delightfully honest approach Ms. Morrison takes in this book. "This is not a book" as she clearly states in the introduction, "for those who believe that life can be lived without ever harming anyone. This is not a book for those who are overly concerned with Karma, the Threefold Law, and the Golden Rule. Nor is it a book for the squeamish, the straight-laced, or the easily offended." I think that pretty much sets the tone of the book. This book is guaranteed to offend a large segment of the Pagan population, and that is before they even open the cover. It will be attractive to a smaller number solely based on the title. It really isn't aimed at either of those two segments. It is aimed at those Pagans who are willing to accept responsibility for their actions; those who are willing to realize that sometimes others cause their problems, but sometimes they are the cause themselves; and those who are willing to acknowledge the difference. While I, personally, am not really fond of dealing with entities and divinities with which you are not fully familiar, I recognize that I am in a minority in this position. This I, personally, would not recommend making invocations and offerings to the Orisha Oya, as Ms. Morrison recommends, until you have a deep understanding of her, I recognize that as a personal bias. So long as you deal with her respectfully, as the author stress, you SHOULD be all right. Just be aware that Oya's energy tends to be more primal than many people are used to. As I, personally, subscribe to the idea that cursing and curing are opposite sides of the same coin, I have no problems with this particular book. And since I fully endorse taking charge of one's life and owning one's actions, I truly believe that sometimes one must stand up for one's self and decide that enough is enough. Her hexes and curses are easily do-able. She doesn't include any obscure, hard-to-find ingredients. Plus I like the fact that she includes instructions for breaking and undoing your hex if (hard as it may be to believe) you discover that you made a mistake in identifying your target. Her take on sending negative energy back to its source is one of the most common sense approaches I have ever seen, and gave me one of those "d'oh" moments. This is an "Advanced Reader Copy", so the pagination and price have not been established. It is due for publication in October of this year. Regardless of the cost, this book belongs in your library. No, I take that back. It belongs on your end table, bedside table, or wherever you are likely to see it often. You don't want to have to hunt for this book when you need it. Lessons The septagram, or Faery Star, is also used instead of,
or with the Pentagram, by many Faery and Celtic-based traditions. The
seven points represent the Sun, the Forest, the Sea, Magick, the Moon,
the Wind, and Spirit. The following are the seven points of "Elven" or "Faery"
Magick. Point 1: The Sun. There is apparent fire
elemental symbolism here, but also a more specific symbolism relevant to
the septagram. The sun is the primary force of life and creation on
Earth or most any other world. Without it, elven and humanoid life as we
know it would not exist. Its influence affects us in uncountable ways,
ranging from climate to psychology to its interaction with other bodies
in our system. At the same time, there are the magical symbols
associated with the sun: life, energy, creation, fertility, power – but
at the same time remember that the sun has its negative aspects as well:
drought, extreme heat, radiation, cancer, and so forth. Point 2: The Wood. Most elves feel a deep
connection to forests and woods in general. Trees are considered kin,
cousins and brothers. Elves can see a deep secret hidden in the branches
of trees, and understand the power and nature of trees and woods. There
is also earth elemental symbolism here. Point 3: The Sea. Many elves also have a
connection to the sea, and water elemental powers are very strong
naturally. Some may be reluctant to know the sea or feel it, perhaps
forgetting the ocean as one of the great forces of many worlds. Point 4: The Magic. Magic is integral to the
lives of all elves, whether it be the simple but profound magic of a
snowflake or the more involved (for the elf perhaps) magic of rhymes,
runes, visions, and such. It is not only a matter of understanding
magic, but of living magic. Point 5: The Moon. Just as the sun is responsible
for our existence, so too does the moon have almost as important a role.
Consider how different Earth would be without the moon: to light the
dark night skies; to affect the weather and tides with it gravity (it is
in many ways a contributor to the dynamic nature of our weather
patterns); and even the magical and physiological effects upon us and
others. Without its effects, the cycles of life in our oceans might not
have occurred – or at least, not have occurred as we have known them to.
The way life on Earth exists now is due directly to the moon. Point 6: The Wind. Many elves also have a strong
connection to the wind and air elementals in general. At the same time,
the wind is responsible for helping germinate the world’s plants and
forests – it is the essence of weather, and so much more. Point 7: Connection. Ultimately, elves must
remember the idea of Connection – of our connection to ourselves,
others, the world, the land, reality, magic, and the universe. We are
creatures of connection, and our power is tied to our connections to all
things. This point is the aspiration perhaps of the other points, just
as the fifth point of spirit is the aspiration of the pentagram and
humanity. Throughout the world, spiritual traditions acknowledge
that human beings are composed in accordance with nature and made in the
image of the cosmos. We are truly made of star-stuff! To Bring To You Or To Start Something New By knot of ONE, the spell’s begun x------------------------------------------ By knot of TWO, it cometh true x-----------------------------------------x By knot of THREE, So Mote It Be x--------------------x-------------------x By knot of FOUR, this power I store x---------x---------x-------------------x By knot of FIVE, the spell is alive x---------x---------x---------x--------x By knot of SIX, this spell I fix x----x----x---------x---------x---------x By knot of SEVEN, events I will leaven x----x----x---------x---------x----x----x By knot of EIGHT, it will be fate x----x----x----x----x---------x----x----x By knot of NINE, what’s done is mine x----x----x----x----x----x----x----x----x
To Banish By knot of ONE, the banishing has begun x------------------------------------------ By knot of TWO, it cometh true x-----------------------------------------x By knot of THREE, So Mote It Be x--------------------x-------------------x By knot of FOUR, the negativity I store x---------x---------x-------------------x By knot of FIVE, the negativity I deprive x---------x---------x---------x--------x By knot of SIX, the negativity I fix x----x----x---------x---------x---------x By knot of SEVEN, events I will leaven x----x----x---------x---------x----x----x By knot of EIGHT, it will be fate x----x----x----x----x---------x----x----x By knot of NINE, what’s remove is no longer mine x----x----x----x----x----x----x----x----x
The first of the series exploring the major and minor arcana cards in a Rider-Waite style Tarot deck. THE FOOLBasic Tarot Symbols The fool in colorful motley clothes, pack tied to a staff, a small dog, a cliff. Basic Tarot Story With all his worldly possessions in one small pack, the Fool travels he knows not where. So filled with visions and daydreams is he, that he doesn't see the cliff he is likely to fall over. At his heel, a small dog harries him (or tries to warn him of a possible mis-step). Basic Tarot Meaning At #0, the Fool is the card of infinite possibilities. The bag on the staff indicates that he has all he need to do or be anything he wants, he has only to stop and unpack. He is on his way to a brand new beginning. But the card carries a little bark of warning as well. Stop daydreaming and fantasizing and watch your step, lest you fall and end up looking the fool. Thirteen's Observations In the Tarot, cards like The Magician or The Hermit can often stand for the Querent or for someone in the Querent's life. The Fool, however, almost always stands for the Querent alone, no one else. In standing for the Querent, the Fool represents a time of newness, a time when life has been "re-started" as it were. The person feels that they are back at Zero, whether that be in romantic affairs, or career, at their job or intellectual pursuits. Far from being sad or frustrating, the Querent feels remarkably *free*, light hearted and refreshed, as if being given a second chance. They feel young and energized. In addition, they likely have no idea where they're going or what they're going to do. But that doesn't matter. For the Fool, the most important thing is to just go out and enjoy the world. To see what there is to see and delight in all of it. Unfortunately, in this childlike state the person is likely to be overly optimistic or naive. A Fool can be a Fool. This is the card likely to turn up when a Querent is thinking of investing his money in a new, "sure fire" business. Or when the Querent is sure that it's "love this time!" Like the Fool, they're so busy daydreaming of what might be that they're ignoring what is. They're about to fall right off a cliff. Time for them to listen to that watchful little dog, which might be a concerned friend, a wise tarot reader, or just their instincts. As a card, the Fool ultimately stands for a new start. When it turns up the Querent might be about to make a move, not just to a new home, but new job, new life. There's more than just change, renewal, and a brand new beginning in the Fool, there's also movement, a fresh, exciting new time.
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There is no need to read this almanac straight through, or even in the order it is presented. Feel free to dip into any section at any time and read an article or two.
I am not sure that I agree with the basic premise of this book, but that did not stop me from ordering it and reading it. I am not one of those folks who feel that you MUST have an academic degree to know what you are talking about.
This book is guaranteed to offend a large segment of the Pagan population, and that is before they even open the cover. It will be attractive to a smaller number solely based on the title. It really isn't aimed at either of those two segments. It is aimed at those Pagans who are willing to accept responsibility for their actions; those who are willing to realize that sometimes others cause their problems, but sometimes they are the cause themselves; and those who are willing to acknowledge the difference.
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