Isis Metaphysical Books & Gifts E-Newsletter July 2006
IN THIS ISSUE:• THE CHALICE• PRACTICAL MAGICK - Magickal Remnants • HAPPY LUGHNASSADH! • JULY'S FEATURED DECK: THE FAERY TAROT DECK • INGRID JEFFRIES' ASTROLOGY FORECAST FOR JULY • ELSBETH PRIER-DIEHL'S ASTROLOGY FORECAST FOR JULY • JULY'S FEATURED BOOK: ENCHANTED CAT • JULY'S SPECIAL PRODUCT: PENTAGRAM JOURNAL • JULY'S MUSIC SELECTION: WITCHES' BREW CD 
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THE CHALICE
by Karen Charboneau-Harrison
The fourth of the Major Tools of Magick is the Chalice, symbolic of the creative womb of the Goddess, the regenerative Cauldron of Cerridwen and the Holy Grail of Avalon. The Chalice represents the life-giving element Water, receptor of all things deep and mysterious. In Celtic lore, the cauldron of Cerridwen was also known as the Cauldron of Inspiration and contained all knowledge, wisdom and healing. This cauldron was also a tool of transformation wherein the dead could reside for a time before being reborn anew. Go here to read this article in its entirety...  PRACTICAL MAGICK - Magickal Remnants
by Karen Charboneau-Harrison
Sometimes after a ritual you probably have bits and pieces of parchment, candle wax or small pieces of ribbon or cloth left over. What should you do with them? Should you just throw them away or is there something special you should be doing with your left-overs?
Remember that all of the materials that you use in your workings are infused with the energy of what you just did in your ritual. It would be disrespectful and a dissipation of energy to dispose of them in your trash as if they were nothing.
HAPPY LUGHNASSADH
by Karen Charboneau-Harrison
The name LAMMAS comes from the Anglo-Saxon Hlaf-maesse meaning ‘bread-mass’. Another name for this Sabbat is Lughanssadh, meaning the Feast or Games of Lugh. Lammas is the time of the first harvest of the grain, a time of thanksgiving for the first harvesting of the fruits of summer. Traditional at this time is the celebration and sharing of the products of the first grains: bread and ale. In ancient Celtic, Gaelic and Pagan tradition, the grains of the Earth are seen as the body of the God, sacrificed at the Harvest, baked into bread and then consumed to keep the tides of life flowing. Many times the first loaf will be made into the shape of a man to represent the God or long loaves to symbolize his regenerative powers. The first summer fairs begin, often continuing through the Autumn Equinox, as the months of August and September together comprise the time of thanksgiving and rejoicing in the abundance of grain, fruits, produce and the health of our herds - all of which will provide food to see us through the barren winter. Go here to read this article in its entirety.... JULY'S FEATURED DECK: THE FAERY WICCA TAROT
by Kisma Stepanich
Blends the mystical power of Irish mythology, the ancient Irish Faery tradition and modern Faery Wicca into this wonderful tool for inner transformation. Each cards captures a Bardic teaching designed to lead you along a spiritual passage through the wisdom of the ancients. Go here to view full-colored, actual-sized samples of this deck.... ASTROLOGY FORECAST FOR JULY
INGRID JEFFRIES
Ingrid Jeffries is a professional astrologer and tarot
intuitive offering taped consultations by phone, or in her office located
outside of Golden, Co. She also teaches classes in Astrology, Tarot, Dream
Interpretation, and Archetype Symbolism. . If you would like to know more
about her go to
www.northstarastrology.net or call 303 697-8309.
ASTROLOGY FORECAST FOR JULY
ELSBETH PRYER-DIEHL
ELSBETH PRYER DIEHL, C.A.P. (Certified Astrological Professional) has been a consulting Astrologer for over 30 years. In addition to personal counseling and tutoring, she presents workshops and study groups in the Denver/Boulder area, is a founding member of CAPA (Colorado Association for Professional Astrologers) and is currently assistant Director of ROMA (Rocky Mountain Astrologers, formerly Colorado Fellowship of Astrologers). Truly a brilliant and gifted Astrologer, ISIS is proud to feature her quarterly Astrological Forecast. For in-person or telephone appointments or questions, call 303-443-2413.
JULY'S BOOK OF THE MONTH: ENCHANTED CAT
by Ellen Dugan
From the temples of ancient Egypt to the homes of modern Witches, cats have long been associated with magick and mystery. Examining cat mythology and folklore from around the world and sprinkled with enchanting cat quotes from famous feline admirers throughout the ages, The Enchanted Cat is a must-read for any magickal cat fancier.
JULY'S SPECIAL PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: PENTAGRAM JOURNAL
by Fantasy Gifts
Features a hard resin front cover with a pentagram and Celtic knotwork, a vinyl padded back cover, and lined pages. Excellent for your Book of Shadows, personal journaling, or the beginning of the next great book of dragon stories!
JULY'S MUSIC SELECTION: WITCHES' BREW CD
by Reclaiming & Friends
If you’ve enjoyed Chants, Second Chants, Let It Begin Now, and other CDs brought to us by Reclaiming Collective, you’re going to love this one most of all. Featuring an all-star roster of pagan musicians and crisp, professional production values, this one is sure to become the next must-have item in every pagan’s music collection. To listen to on-line samples of this CD, go here... |
