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The Pentacle
by Karen Charboneau-Harrison
 One of the 4
traditional magickal tools, the
Pentacle
is a round, flat circle with a Pentagram inscribed with a single unbroken line
on its surface. Each point represents one of the Elements – the very top
point represents Spirit, the top left represents Air, the top right represents
Water, the bottom right represents Fire and the bottom left represents Earth.
Together, they symbolize the 4 elements of the physical world being led or
influenced by Spirit.
Amulets and
symbols of Egypt
by Karen Charboneau-Harrison
 The ancient
Egyptians used amulets and talismans extensively in their magickal work. The
word amulet and talisman are often used interchangeably. Famed Egyptologist E
A Wallis Budge says that the word ‘amulet’ is derived from an Arabic word
meaning ‘to bear, to carry’. An amulet or talisman is something filled with
magickal energy which is worn or carried on the body to bring specific desires
or events to the individual who carries, wears or bears it. In Egypt, they
were often carved from gemstones: carnelian, lapis lazuli, turquoise, feldspar
and serpentine being used most often. Gold, copper, bronze and iron were also
used to fashion the amulet or talisman. Faience was the most popular of all,
however. Faience is a clay paste mixed with sand, formed into a shape and
then fired. The sand base in the clay is what gives the faience its dreamy
blue color. These are the most common symbols used in Egyptian Talismanic
magick: The SCARAB (dung beetle) is the symbol of rebirth and protection of one's life force. Carved in carnelian it symbolizes life force. Carved in lapis lazuli it symbolizes one’s connection with the Divine and one’s rebirth onto another plane of existence. The ANKH (oval at the top, horizontal line and handle underneath) symbolizes the life force and rebirth.
Goddess Spirituality for the 21st
Century
by Karen Charboneau-Harrison
 Over the last 50 years
we have seen a re-emergence of interest and dedication to the Goddess whether in
the form of Wicca, the re-emphasis on Mary in the Catholic religion or in the
eclectic blending of tradition and liturgy spontaneously created by people who
are expressing their own personal connections to the Feminine Divine. What do
these spiritual expressions share that is commonly known as Goddess
Spirituality?First and foremost is a reverence for the feminine in the Divine, the recognition that the Goddess is the ultimate creative power of the Universe. Goddess religion is not necessarily exclusive to only the feminine expression of the divine, however. Many individuals and groups also feel that balance is better achieved by creating a system which acknowledges and honors both Masculine and Feminine divine energies. Go here to read this article
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DRAGONS TAROT
by Manfredi Toraldo
 Lizards unleashed! Some traditionally illustrated cards, some with new influences, all with lots of action. Minor Arcana consists of European dragons for Swords, Air in the North, Eastern for Chalices, Water, the East, Earthly for Wands, Fire, the South, and Feathered serpents for Pentacles, the Earth, the West. Go here to view full-colored, actual-sized samples of this deck.... ASTROLOGY FORECAST FOR APRIL
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April arrives on a Saturday with the Sun in pioneering and adventurous Aries. As the beginning sign of the astrological wheel, Aries has an inherent need to be first. Planets placed in this sign often have a driving force of their own to be recognized and honored. For this reason planets or midpoints falling at 0 degrees of Aries (or any of the Cardinal signs for that matter) are considered to strive for recognition. There is restlessness to these early weeks of the month. Sunday April 2nd brings us Daylight Savings time; remember to turn your clocks forward. Monday April 3rd has Mercury up to speed in direct motion and trining fortuitous Jupiter on Tuesday allowing for an expansion of perspective, travels, contractual matters and networking. On Wednesday Venus planet of love and finances moves into imaginative Pisces, while Saturn the planet of consequences turns to travel in direct motion in Leo. Matters of pride and responsibility will take on new realities in the months and weeks ahead. Saturday finds energetic Mars in opposition to powerful Pluto, instigating a desire to exert oneself physically or psychologically. On Palm Sunday, the Sun’s easy aspect to Neptune favors spiritual and altruistic endeavors. Find out what this means for you in April....  APRIL'S BOOK OF THE MONTH:
WITCH'S SHIELDPopular Wiccan author and teacher Christopher Penczak takes a threefold approach to protection magick in this guide for Witches, pagans, shamans, and psychics. First, find out how to protect yourself using personal energy, will, and intent. Next, discover how to connect with your guardian spirits, angels, and patron deities. Finally, learn how to use traditional spell craft and ritual for protection. A comprehensive guide to psychic self-defense and protection which includes an audio CD of protection meditations read by the author.
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 Ra-Harakti,
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