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Beltane is a time of helping these plans to germinate. Were beginning to put plan into action, laying the foundations for our harvest later in the year. To that end, Ive been working out three times a week at the gym and Ive been spring cleaning at my home. Take some time to pause and reflect on your own plans and goals for the year. Are you at a point now where you can start putting those plans into action? What sort of sympathetic magic could you use to spark the fertility of these plans?

If youre wondering about the

It marks the end of the cycle, as this is when the Celts celebrated the beginning of the year. It is said to be the time when the veil between the worlds is thin, allowing us contact with those who have passed on. If you graph the Wheel of the Year on a circle, youll see that Samhain is directly opposite Beltane. The celebration of death is opposite the celebrat

The message behind the Cup being illustrated by Yesod and Binah

is that the Understanding of the Magician is as deep as the

waters we call our subconscious; it is a deeper significance than

day to day understanding. After it is consecrated store it in a

blue silk bag.

THE DAGGER

The Dagger is an animation of the element of Air. It is

symbolized on

Ironic Intolerance of the Supernatural in Pagan Society
It just had to be said: many modern Pagans do not really believe in the supernatural. I will freely admit it: I began my study of the occult (I use occult - the practice of magic -- to distinguish from Wicca - a religion that practices magic) because I was looking for the special effects stuff. You know what I mean -- the ab.

Religious Groups Seek Faith-Based Profits
Most religious groups aren't known for running businesses, beyond the usual bake sale or pancake breakfast. But today a growing number are creating for-profit enterprises, seeking to raise more money for good works or to create jobs in their communities. Encouraging them is the Small Business Administration, which has hos.

Sorting The Scams
Finding a psychic can be a confusing, sometimes disappointing process. It’s difficult to navigate between the charlatans and the people who may actually possess the sixth sense, between the seers who are looking out for your best interest and those looking for a fast buck. But psychics say there are ways to find a medium .

How to Include Physically Challenged People in Group Rituals
This article examines an important modern Wiccan/Pagan issue from both angles. Coven and group leaders can learn how to best accomodate members with disabilites, and the differently-abled are given some ideas for how to make their participation in group events easier for everyone..