Monthly Archives: June 2009

From the President, Beltaine 2009

President Topaz Owl This is my final “From the President.” That thought hit me like a ton of bricks today. I have served as your President for six years, and according to the Bylaws, I have reached the end of … Continue reading

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From the Vice-President – Beltaine 2009

by Wren Taylor Oath — Noun (pl. oaths) 1.   A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding ones future action or behavior: they took an oath of allegiance to the king. a.   A sworn declaration that one will tell … Continue reading

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Basil

By Nione Basil, of which there are over 40 different types, has been revered by many cultures throughout the ages for it’s culinary, medicinal and magical uses. Basil originated in Africa and Asia, and it is believed that, Alexander the … Continue reading

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A prayer to Brighid in times of violence

By Jenne Micale [Ed note: This poem was originally written after the Virginia Tech shootings and is poignant today in light of the Binghamton shootings.] Brighid, Lady of Healing, fill us with your peace. Bring peace to those who hear … Continue reading

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The Grail, The Shaman, and Druidism

by Karl Schlotterbeck Let me begin with a summary of part of one of many versions of the Legend of the Grail, noting that the grail stories had a significance of their own before the gloss put onto them by … Continue reading

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Review – Reiki for the Heart and Soul

Reiki for the Heart and Soul: The Reiki Principles as Spiritual Pathwork by Amy Rowland. Review by Rovena Windsor I approached this book with no prior knowledge of the subject but with a curiosity about the topic. One of the … Continue reading

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Review: Healing Myths, Healing Magic

Healing Myths, Healing Magic: Breaking the spell of old illusion; reclaiming our power to heal – 
by Donald M. Epstein Review by Naomi  Thunderstorm This book helps us understand healing by understanding the myths that we currently live by.   In … Continue reading

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