SGC Admin: The tarot has long been a fascination for me.. over the years I have grown to respect my cards and honour the information gleaned from them. I cannot say how they work, ( I reckon it’s spirit) but they do and on many occasions they have assisted me through difficult times… 🙂 Check out the following information on the use of Tarot Cards. Thanks for sharing Patti… 🙂
From our inbox to you from Patti Wigington – About.com Paganism
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SGC Admin: From our inbox to you: Check out the following from Patti Wigington on Traditional folk Magic… 🙂
Many times in discussion of modern Paganism, it’s easy for us to overlook a valuable source of information – the past. Some of our not-so-distant ancestors practised various forms of folk magic, and we can learn a lot from those old remedies, charms, and stories. In fact, in many parts of the world, what is often dismissed as superstition is in fact a perfectly valid system of folklore-based practical magic. Today, let’s look at some of the most popular types of folk magic. We’ll talk about animal legend and folklore, weather magic, simple protection rituals, and more.
Animal Folk Magic
In many modern Pagan traditions, animal symbolism — and even actual animals — are incorporated into magical belief and practice. Let’s look at some of the ways people have welcomed animals into their magical practice throughout the ages, as well as specific animals and their folklore and legends. Read Full Article
Search Related Topics: animal magic folkloreWeather Magic and Lore
In many magical traditions, weather magic is a popular focus of workings. The term “weather magic” can be used to mean anything from divination and forecasting to actual control of the weather itself. When you consider that many of today’s folk magic customs are rooted in our agricultural past, it makes sense that an ability to foretell or change weather patterns might be considered a valuable skill. After all, if your family’s livelihood and life depended on the success of your crops, weather magic would be a handy thing to know. Read Full Article
Search Related Topics: weather magic folkloreProtection Magic
Some of the most popular folk magic in the world relates to the protection of things (or people) that have value to you. In many magical traditions, workings can be done to ensure protection of home, property, and loved ones. There are a number of simple ways you can do protection workings. Read Full Article
Search Related Topics: magical theory folkloreGraveyard Dirt in Magical Workings
Have you seen a ritual or spell calling for the use of graveyard dirt? While it might seem a bit odd, graveyard dirt is used in many magical traditions for a variety of workings. Learn about why you might want to use some, and how to properly obtain it. Read Full Article
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SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. Please view the following on the Summer Solstice…
The Summer Solstice arrives on June 21 2013, this is the longest day of the year… (the most daylight hours) … This day has long been celebrated by Pagans and Wiccans… It’s a joyous occasion filled with light and love… 🙂
Happy Summer Solstice Everyone…
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SGC Admin: From our inbox to you… FYI on Paganism/Wiccan
Patti Wigington: Your Guide to Paganism / Wiccan
It’s spring, which means many of us are planning our upcoming gardens. Sure, it’s still early, but it’s a good time to get seedlings started indoors, mapping out where in the yard you want which plants to go, and figuring out the timing of all the things you’ll be harvesting next fall. The garden can be one of the most magical places in your life. Today we’ll be talking about how to plan, create, and grow your magical garden, as well as ways to create speciality gardens, herb plots, and more!
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In the early spring, many of us who follow earth-based spiritual paths begin planning our gardens for the coming season. The very act of planting, of beginning new life from seed, is a ritual and a magical act in itself. To cultivate something in the black soil, see it sprout and then bloom, is to watch a magical working unfold before our very eyes. The plant cycle is intrinsically tied to so many earth-based belief systems that it should come as no surprise that the magic of the garden is one well worth looking into. Let’s look at some of the folklore and traditions that surround gardening and planting magic. Read Full Article
So you’ve decided you’re ready to do a magical working… but you’re not sure which herbs are the best ones to use. Use this list as a reference point to determine which herbs, plants and flowers are the best choices for your purposes. Be sure to visit the Magical Herb Gallery for images of many of the herbs listed on this page. Read Full Article
As spring arrives, our gardens begin to bud and eventually bloom. For hundreds of years, the plants that we grow have been used in magic. Flowers in particular are often connected with a variety of magical uses. Now that those blossoms are blooming, keep an eye out for some of these flowers around you, and consider the different magical applications they might have. Read Full Article
Gardening is a magical act. It allows us to take the simplest form of life — a seed — and plant it so that weeks later it will bloom. Plants and magic have been associated for hundreds (if not thousands) of years, so when spring rolls around and you’re planning your seasonal garden, why not set up a special area to dedicate to the goddess of your tradition? Read Full Article
August 2011,
Can you believe it we are already up to August….. ???
What a summer so far after our very wet spring we have had some very hot and dry weather, not that I am complaining mind you, although I do feel bad for the farmers, grass trees, the plants and wildlife, I am sure they are all confused… ☺
Enjoy your August everyone and for those of you who are taking holidays this month we wish you an awesome and relaxing time.
Events and News:
News: Jim Cuddy New CD Release soon:
Jim Cuddy, one heck of a singer/songwriter/musician and Canadian, will have a new CD set for release Sept 27 2011 but good news you can preorder your copy and get a chance to listen to one of the new songs when the JC team send you a free download….Check out the post below from the Jim Cuddy team and go to JC’s website if you would like to place your order. The following is from my Inbox
A Peak into the Making of Skyscraper Soul
“On September 27, Jim Cuddy’s brand new solo album, Skyscraper Soul, will be released! From now until then, we are very excited to be able to give you a look into the making of Skyscraper Soul, including blog posts by Jim and his band, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and even an audio stream of the entire album! While the first blog post is available right now, the rest of this exclusive content will be revealed as the release date for Skyscraper Soul approaches. Visit JimCuddy.com to read Jim’s “First Things” blog, which you can access by clicking on the July 27 window in our skyscraper landscape.”
Events: The Magical Blend August workshops and classes:
The magical blend is a mystical magical pagan/wiccan store locatedin Montreal, they have oodles of fabulous stuff for all your ritual needs, the staff are friendly and fun and each month they have classes and events going on, lots of them ☺ please contact Robyn if you would like to receive the events for August. The following post is from their August Newsletter: Happy Lughnasadh all…. ☺ The following is from my inbox.
Contact: Robyn: magic@themagicalblend.com
Next Sabbat: Lughnasadh
Also known as: Lammas. Celebrated on or around August 1.
In the Wheel of the Year, Lughnassadh is the first of three harvest festivals, and although the days are still hot and sunny, they are growing ever shorter, marking the rapidly approaching winter season (which for the ancient Celts began at Samhain, our modern Hallowe’en). Like Imbolc, its partner across the Wheel, Lughnassadh is a cross-quarter day, and as other cross-quarter holidays is celebrated from sunset the night before, as the Celts believed the days began with the vanishing of the sun as opposed to its rise. The alternate name for this Sabbat is “Lammas”, which is derived from the Christian festival of “Loaf-Mass”. In essence, this festival was a day of first fruit offerings, marking the beginnings of the harvest with bread baked from the first grains. “Lughnassadh” translates to “the feast of Lugh”, the Celtic sun-god of many skills. Traditionally, this is the time of year for fairs and festivals. Many Highland Games and Clan Gatherings occur around this time of year, family reunions and games of skill to honour Lugh and the mythical funeral games he held to honour his foster-mother Taillte.
Concepts: Harvest; family; friendly competition; demonstration of skill in sports and arts; the bounty of the Earth; the diminishing power of the Sun God and Vegetation God.
Altar Decorations: Harvest fruits; foods such as corn, fish and breads eaten.
Eco News/Upcoming Event:
The David Suzuki Team is gearing up for this years Scotia Bank Toronto waterfront marathon…. If you like to keep active this is a great family way of helping out your environment too…. ☺The following is from my Inbox.
“An invitation to run, wheel, or walk with the David Suzuki Foundation Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Sunday October 16, 2011. We’re taking our love of nature to the street. You can join us in the half marathon, tackle the full race, or come out for the 5k. You choose your distance and speed. It’s our first year participating in this amazing international event which will host over 22,000 runners. We hope to raise $20,000 as a team and would love your help to reach that goal. You could win a t-shirt and have your entry fee waived!”
Sign up here to join our Team. For more information, feel free to contact me at kmajic@davidsuzuki.org.
Thank you for your support. Hope to see you at the race!
Kathrin Majic
Development Officer, Community Partnerships
David Suzuki Foundation – Toronto office
Local Events:
The Tranquil Garden Retreat located in Oshawa is packed each month with happenings and events….visit their website to view what’s happening in August….
News: August Special from Azuregreen:
Azuregreen is located in the U.S. the staff are friendly and it’s a fabulous place to shop for all your metaphysical needs… This Month marks their 25 Anniversary… Congratulations guys and gals ☺… and to celebrate this auspicious occasion they are offering 25% off of everything, I mean everything … Visit with them at their site to find out more or to go shopping… Azuregreen also deals in Wholsale and they have some fantastic offers this month….
News: Chic Interior Redesign Consultation Special:
Sherry, of Chic Interior Redesign has a fabulous special on this month, she is offering a one and half hour consultation for the great price of $95:00, you save $25:00!!! So if you are thinking of moving, or you just want to change things up around your home, now is the time to contact Sherry, she is warm, caring and professional. Please check out her website Chic Interior Redesigns for more information or to contact to Sherry… ☺
News: the 99th monkey back to school supplies:
“Back to School Litterless Lunch Supplies at The Ninety Ninth Monkey
From various sizes of Klean Kanteen water bottles, to reusable sandwich wraps, stainless steel food containers to Lunch Bags & Lunch Boxes. Come see and mention this e-letter and receive 10% off.” Visit their website to find out more and or to contact Barbara.
Events:
Meditation Circle with Julie Ditta August 10th:
Fire Ceremony with Julie Ditta August 21st:
Drum Circle with Julie Ditta August 26th:
Please contact Julie at: 905-666-8238 for times and locations ☺
“Fire Ceremony
Let the flames of the fire burn away resistance, unwanted thoughts, patterns and memories from our past. We ask that our prayers be carried by the smoke to the heart of the Great Spirit.”
7:30 pm $10:00 Refreshments: Oshawa 1835 Concession 7 (East of Oshawa)
FYI: Service Ontario Centers:
Most of us are aware about Service Ontario Centers, where we can apply for and obtain birth certificates, health cards, vehicle stickers etc….A recent “amalgamation” ofOntario’s M.O.T. and health card centers. But are we aware that not all Service Ontario Centers do everything? Some Centers deal more with the M.O.T. side of things and only have limited availability to help consumers with health card issues, they do not deal in birth certificates nor do I believe do they issue marriage licenses. So perhaps next time we need to make a trip to our localServiceOntarioCenter, it might be wise to call them first to make sure they can assist with the issue at hand, saving all of us time. ☺
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