THE GREENWOOD TREE MONTHLY July 2005
THE GREENWOOD TREE MONTHLY
A PANTHEIST PUBLICATION PUBLISHED BY ROBINSHOOD
COMMINITY CENTER
FAERIE FEST WAS A SUCCESS!
BY CRAIG S. BLAND
When I first entered Our Haven I was tired from the driving then I had to set up my tent for the next week of being there. I wasn’t looking
forward to (what I had heard) from all festivals as Drama, Drunkenness, Nudity, Backbiting, rumor mongering and so on. After a good night’s’ sleep and communicating with friends, talking with Manelqua, I had a drastic change on mind. I found out that true to Rev. Bonne’s word and true to the planning of the Faerie Fest planning committee, There was none of the above! That is not the best part of it though. The best part of the festival was that there was true FUN! You had no troubles for 5 whole days. You didn’t have to worry that nobody would talk to you because you are a witch. You didn’t have to worry that you were by yourself. There were workshops, rituals, games, music, tours of the land, sacred altars to go to, Fire dancers to watch, great food to eat (if you didn’t bring your own), and the towns of French Lick and Jasper to go to for goods that you needed. Also, how can I forget the animals that try and sometime successfully get into your tent! There are creeks you can walk through if you know what your doing, and I personally didn’t see any snakes. But I did see a raccoon that I wanted to get my hands on. But he didn’t get any of the food; he just ripped a hole in the tent. There were campsite campfires and a lot of friendship to go around. Our Haven has such a relaxed atmosphere that I didn’t want to go home. There is magick in that land that cannot be described. I think Manelqua planned it that way so no one would leave disgusted. I can’t wait until next year when I can go again.
IN BONNIE CAMPANIELLO’S WORDS
Five wonderful days at Our Haven Sanctuary. Yes, we had a visiting raccoon, several times. Yes, he got into a few tents and coolers. No, I didn't see any snakes. No, there wasn't any drama or backbiting, and Yes, there was lots and lots of fun.
The children were so excited when the Pirate King arrived! They followed his map on their hunt for treasure and found the treasure chest. Families hunted for Ostara Eggs filled with prizes, giggling and laughing, enjoying time with each other.
There were families flying kites in the main field, and children with squirt guns. There was family summer fun everywhere!
There were workshops, one by the Author Michael Calabrese, and music by Sede and David Wood and Chris Conway, and the children's activities included face painting and the pilliage of the villages. FyreTribe gave us wonderful fire spinning, and a spectacular main fire to drum around and dance.
The midnight croquet tournament had laughing people, which echoed through the woods.
There was a World Class food vendor, where there prices were terrific and the food was wonderful!
There were Rituals from different paths, well prepared and beautifully orchestrated. They were truly spiritual experiences. Our Connie did her first public Ritual, and she read a poem on stage!
The Friday Night Follies were a blast, and the kids were adorable!
And then there's Mane and his family, making us all feel like we were home.
Most of all, Magick was afoot!
Was Faerie Fest successful? Oh, you bet it was, and will be next year, too!
ROBINS HOOD IN WITCHVOX Continued
By Charlene Suggs
The local city council noticed the difference and gave Robins Hood credit for saving lives. While they would not mention the center by name (they are still getting used to the idea of an active Pagan venture in town!) they did acknowledge at a public city council meeting that because of the expanded efforts of a local organization, no one froze to death on the banks of the Ohio River that year. There’s a mixed reaction to the new kid in town. Campaniello once received pancake syrup in commercial sizes (too large to give to families). Knowing a local church served a weekly pancake breakfast to those in need; Bonnie donated the supplies to them. She found the syrup returned on her doorstep with a note explaining that their church worked only with other Christian organizations.Fortunately, other local agencies understand that human needs transcend religious labels. They understand that basic human needs are immediate red tape doesn’t feed a hungry person. Since Robins Hood doesn’t receive federal or state funds, it is not bound by extensive regulations, which require proof of income, ID, drug testing, and other criteria before people are helped. So, when other local agencies cannot help people due to their own bureaucratic criteria, they send them to Bonnie. While we often think of only the homeless as being in need, Campaniello explains that aid is necessary to keep many families in their homes. The majority of Americans are two paychecks away from being homeless, she explains, any calamity an extended sickness, car trouble, loss of a job -- and a family can lose their home. Once turned out of a home, families have no place to keep their stuff so they lose everything. If they regain housing, they are faced with the additional expense of furnishing a home again! Keeping people in their homes by supplementing needs is a smart preventative step to preventing homelessness in the first place.Food stamps and other public aid can help feed people but do not buy other numerous and necessary items. Diapers, toilet paper and other household goods are provided by the center. If someone gets $10 worth of stuff from us for free, they can put that $10 towards the light bill or rent, she explains. Bonnie and her coven have the know-how and the drive and the supplies to continue with the shelter. With all her inheritance invested in the initial start-up, she now needs a chunk of change to reopen Robins Hood a security deposit, a few months rent and some start-up money to get a roof over its head again. Bonnie needs a minimum of $700 to secure the new building she has her eye on.Robins Hood would also appreciate some regular sponsors to help with operation costs. While the workforce is all volunteer (no staffing costs), the effort still needs to generate money regularly for utilities and basic operational/office supplies. We need the national community to help with this regional effort that helps so many.All donations are welcome. If you can only afford $5, donate that with a blessing as you send the money. If you are a well-heeled Pagan (and there are many) who have been looking for a credible Pagan charity to sponsor, please help us support this worthy cause so that it may continue to grow! Robins Hood is a 5013 (C) organization, makes financial statements public, and donations are tax-deductible. While money is the most useful immediate commodity for the center to receive, there are many ways to help. The center accepts non-perishable food and household items in good shape. They could use help from local volunteers to help with daily operations. For more information, call Bonnie at (859) 743-6454. To learn more and/or to donate via credit card / pay pal directly and securely, visit Robins Hood website: ww.robinshood.org.
If you prefer to send a check or money order, make payable to Robins Hood and mail to: 1211 Highway AveCovington, KY 41011.Another way to help is by attending various benefits sponsored by Robins Hood such as the Faerie Fest Family Festival (www.geocities.com/faeriefest05), Qadishti Fest Adult Festival (www.geocities.com/qadishtifest05) and the Cincinnati Witches Ball in October.While the focus of the shelter is to help people regardless of their religious paths, this center is important to the Pagan movement for additional reasons. As a developing spiritual movement, having such organizations that identify as pagan-based or with public Pagan founders show us and others that Pagans are now reaching out beyond our own to address universal needs. When we work with local governmental and civic organizations for the same causes, we help to show others the good heart of Paganism. Blessings on Rev. Bonnie, this feisty, loving and determined High Priestess with a vision! With your determined service to others, you are truly an inspiration for all of us. Blessings on the regional Pagan community who have donated their time and energy to keep this vision alive! Here’s more proof that the Pagan community is maturing into a sustainable culture that attends to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of humanity.Peace, Charlene Suggs
ALTERNATIVE DIVINATIVE TECHNIQUES
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Alternative Divination Techniques
Source: unknown to me
Divination is a very, very broad topic. It includes many different methods that may, on the surface, appear completely different but are all the same on a basic level. Usually, once you’ve mastered one kind of divination you’re able to attempt others with ease. For some, it’s a matter of getting into the state of mind to allow them to see beyond. For others, it’s a matter of letting go of the corporeal reality temporarily and giving in to your intuition and often imagination. Listed below are some of the less typical (but still legitimate) forms of divination you may want to have a look at and try out. If not, they’re still interesting to read.
Daphnomancy: Divination using bay (laurel) leaves or branches.
Dendromancy: Divination by use of oak and mistletoe.
Elaeolancy: Divination by the study of a liquid surface.
Empyromancy: Divination by the action of items thrown onto a fire.
Extispicy: Divination by the entrails of sacrifices.
Geomancy: Divination by earth. Methods included the study of points on the earth, or the study of patterns made by a handful of earth falling on the ground. Alternatively, the interpretation of the swelling, noises and movement of the earth, or of the cracks made in drying mud.
Gyromancy: Divination by the falling or stepping of dancers (dizzy from whirling or spinning) onto a ring marked by letters or symbols. Alternatively, by the falling of a subject who has walked around in circles until dizzy.
Haruspex: see Extispicy.
Heptascopy: Divination by inspection of the liver of sacrifices.
Hippomancy: Divination by the behavior of horses.
Hydromancy: Divination by water. The Incas are believed to have practiced hydromancy.
Lampadomancy: Divination by the observation of flickering torches.
Lecanomancy: Divination by the observation of patterns formed by oil dropped onto water.
Libanomancy: Divination by the observation of smoke rising from incense.
Lithomancy: Divination by the use of stones. Either the use of polished rather than facetted stones in a manner similar to Crystallomancy, or the study of patterns formed by the veins in a stone.
Lychnomancy: Divination by the observation of an oil lamp's flame, or that of a candle.
Margaritomancy: Divination by pearls.
Metoscopy: Divination of character by the study of the subject's forehead.
Molybdomancy: Divination by lead - the study the patterns of shapes created by molten lead being poured onto cold water or onto the ground
Myomancy: Divination by mice, their behavior, sounds or damage.
Necromancy: Divination by the summoning of the dead.
Nephelomancy: Divination by the appearance of clouds.
Oenomancy (oinomancy Oneiromancy: Divination): Divination by study of the surface of dark wine in a goblet.
Ololygomancy: Divination by the interpretation of the howling of dogs.
by the interpretation of dreams.
Onomancy: Divination on the basis of names, perhaps related to numerology.
Onychomancy: Divination by gazing into highly polished fingernails.
Ornithomancy: Divination by study the flight and behavior of birds.
Ovomancy: Divination by the inspection of egg whites. Also known as oomantia.
Pegomancy: Divination by the sounds and appearance of water flowing from a fountain or spring.
Pessomancy: Divination by pebbles.
Phyllorhodomancy: Divination by rose leaves.
Plastromancy: Divination by turtle shell, as applied in ancient China.
Psephomancy: See Cleromancy.
Pyromancy: Divination by fire or the shapes observed therein.
Rhabdomancy: Divination by wand or dowsing, used especially to locate water, treasure (e.g. as by the Etruscans), or other substances such as oil.
Rhapsodomancy: A form of bibliomancy using a book of poetry or verse.
Scyphomancy: Divination by cups or vases.
Sideromancy: Divination by the burning of straws.
Spodomancy: Divination by ashes.
Stolisomancy: Divination by observation of the act of dressing, e.g. by errors, the reversal of items of clothing etc.
Sycomancy: Divination by leaves, especially those of the fig tree.
Tasseomancy (tasseography): Divination by tea leaves.
Tephramancy: Divination by the breath or the wind.
Tiromancy (tyromancy): Divination by cheese or the holes therein, or by the observation of milk as it curdles.
Xylomancy: Divination by the use of twigs, their patterns on the ground, size etc.
MUSIC CORNER
ByCraig S. Bland
DAVID WOOD
While at Faerie Fest a performer came on stage that blew me away! His name you have to remember because after you have heard his voice you wont forget it! His name is David Wood. This was one of the best damn performances I have seen in a long time. His voice will rock you down to your foundations. He has no band but once you hear his voice you forget about that! This man can be the next top voice you hear on your radio. He has been invited to be a performer at the witch’s ball and he has accepted. The voice of this man with the magick of OurHaven is pure electric. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID WOOD GO TO WWW.DAVIDWOODMUSIC.COM
SEDE (PRONOUNCED SEED)
This is a very soulful twosome it has it’s up’s and down’s. The music is good and they have the type of music that makes you think. The male and female group consists of two instruments, a guitar and drum. Sede’s music sort of reminds you of Simon andGarfunkle. It’s a new look of sorts where the girl shows disinterest and the guy seems to want to live through his songs. All in all a very good performance and music.
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SEDE GO TO WWW.SEDEMUSIC.COM
HERBS TO LIVE BY
By Barbara Dreamkeeper
Gardens of the spirit Harvest a bounty of health benefits
FORT YATES, N.D. - ''Medicine wheel gardens build on the radiating energy of circles - ever on the move,'' said E. Barrie Kavasch, ethno botanist, herbalist and author of many books on plants and healing. Kavasch, who has Cherokee, Creek and Powhatan ancestry, has visited ancient medicine wheels around the world and made gardens inspired by their patterns for more than a decade. On the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota this summer, Aubrey Skye, Lakota, will consult Kavasch's book, ''The Medicine Wheel Garden: Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, and Tranquility'' (Bantam Books, 2002), to create one that will serve as a nursery for endangered prairie plants. Whether you're growing rare or common plants in your gardens, you're doing the environment a favor, according to Skye, gardens coordinator for the Standing Rock Diabetes Program. ''Wild crafting of herbs has become a cottage industry, and many are over-harvested,'' he said. ''If you grow your own, you can gather them without putting a strain on wild populations and the birds, insects and other creatures that depend on them.'' You'll harvest a bounty of health benefits for yourself as well, said Skye: ''Medicine wheel gardens feature healing plants, such as sage and Echinacea, and they're places to meditate and get away from the madness of today's world. You may also find that gardening is itself a meditation - as well as healthy outdoor exercise.'' Designing the plot is a personal matter. ''When you lay one out, think about what's on your mind,'' said Kavasch. ''What do you need? What does the land need?'' A medicine wheel garden can be large, with north-south and east-west walkways dividing the circle into quadrants, and a wide variety of perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Or it can be very simple. One of the most effortless designs requires making a small circular rock outline in a place that's special to you, dividing the circle into quadrants with rows of stones and waiting to see which plants show up. Herbalists in many traditions believe that those you need the most are the ones that will appear. Kavasch tried the latter approach with her first medicine wheel garden, in a woodland clearing near her house is rural northwestern Connecticut, and soon found strawberries, cinquefoil and sweet grass sprouting in it. ''What a wonderful sign!'' she remembered thinking. She returned to the spot again and again for solace and prayer. You may wish to acknowledge the spiritual aspects of your garden according to your own traditions, said Skye, who explained: ''When we're in touch with the earth, it regenerates our spirituality and reminds us of what we've learned from our plant and animal relatives. Although there are different ways to pray to the Creator, ultimately there's only one higher power and it lives in each and every one of us.'' Planting the garden If you decide to plant a garden rather than simply wait to see what Mother Earth provides, here's how to proceed. For more gardening advice, refer to ''Plant a traditional-foods garden'' (Indian Country Today, Vol. 24, Iss. 47). -- Seeds or plants? Many experienced gardeners prefer to buy seeds and sprout them. Sweet Grass Gardens (www.sweetgrassgardens.com), owned by a Seneca-Mohawk couple on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, sells sage and sweetgrass seeds; Native Seeds/ SEARCH (www.nativeseeds.org) offers mainly Southwestern seeds; and Seeds of Change (www.seedsofchange.com) has options that thrive nationwide. The last two have discount programs. Medicine plants can be fussy, according to Skye, so beginners should go to a garden center, where they'll find many ready to pop into the ground. Other good sources for both plants and seeds are Horizon Herbs (www.horizonherbs.com) and Richter's (www.richters.com). -- Pick a spot: Whether the location is sunny or shady will determine what plants can grow there. Then determine the bed's size; five to 10 feet across is enough for a novice, whereas 20 - 30 foot diameter gardens would work for someone who's experienced. Stick a stake in the ground, and tie a string to it that is half the diameter. Keeping the string taut, walk in a circle while marking spots along the circumference with small sticks. -- Mark the cardinal directions: Indicate north, south, east and west with larger sticks. Use a compass to determine the directions. Or, suggested Skye, go out on a starry night, find the Big Dipper, and imagine a line extending from the last two stars on the dipper's bowl. That line points to the bright North Star, which indicates due north. -- Clear the surface: Spade up grass or other plant matter within the circle. Don't use herbicides or other chemicals, warned Skye, as that defeats the purpose of growing healing plants. -- Fertilize the soil: Using a pitchfork or shovel, work in organic compost and/or composted manure (about 50 pounds for a small garden and two or three times that for a large one). -- Place the rocks: Remove the stick markers. Use cobble-sized rocks to mark the circle and the quadrants. If the garden is large enough for paths, cover them with gravel or river stones. -- Assign the colors: The North quadrant is to the left of the north end of the north-south axis; proceed clockwise from there to the East, South, and West. -- Plant and mulch: Sow seeds, or put in transplants. Conserve soil moisture and keep down weeds by placing straw or bark around the bases of the plants. Also try scattering rocks within the quadrants. The rocks act as heat sinks, soaking up heat during the day and releasing it at night, thus keeping the plants at an even temperature. Water during dry spells. -- Harvest time: Turn to Kavasch's book, ''The Medicine Wheel Garden,'' for recipes for lotions, bath salts and other preparations. Don't try to medicate yourself, however. Herbs are powerful medicines and can even be toxic in some cases; if you're new to using them or are taking prescription drugs with which they might interact, you may cause more problems than you solve. Choosing the plants Here are plants E. Barrie Kavasch recommends for gardens in different parts of the country. For more options, talk to people in your community. Most of these are perennials or shrubs or are self-seeding, so will be in your garden year after year. Each growing season, you can tuck in a few annuals such as nasturtiums (with their edible flowers), chilies and tomatoes. When you plant the garden, assign the colors to the directions as determined by your tradition. Color can refer to flower, berry or foliage hue. Desert Southwest and prairie gardens require five to six hours of sun per day; the Northeast woodland garden is for a semi-shaded spot with three to four hours of sun daily. Desert Southwest garden Yellow Coreopsis Prickly pear Prickly poppy Tobacco Blue, Purple Desert lavender Hollyhock Vervain Wild gloxinia Red, Magenta Echinacea Ocotillo Poppy mallow Shooting star White Artemisia Oregon grape Sage YuccaPrairie garden Yellow Cup plant Prickly pear Turk's cap lily Western sunflower Blue, Purple Blue-eyed grass Horsemint Prairie turnip Spiderwort
Echinacea
Prairie blazing star Prairie rose Prairie smoke White Culver's root Sage Sweet grass Yucca Northeast woodland shade garden Yellow Buttercup Goldthread Goldenrod Tobacco Blue, Purple Blue cohosh Blue flag Pennyroyal Skullcap Red, Magenta Bearberry Bee balm Cardinal flower Strawberry White Boneset Culver's root Sage Sweet grass
Witsatologi Nihi (Many Blessings to you)
Udadolisdi Nasginai Nigadv (Blessings For All)
Tohiyi (Walk in Peace)
Barbara Clark Dreamkeeper
AQUARIUS AT FAERIE FEST
By Craig S. Bland
I had the pleasure to meet with a representative of Aquarius at Faerie Fest while I was there and had this interview with her. Aurelia represents Aquarius at events that she attends. Aurelia had this to say at the interview. Even though Aquarius was rumored to have dropped it’s bookstore name, Patrick decided to change it to both a bookstore and music store. Aquarius still sells the traditional books that you seek with music added. On the music side of things there is a Totems all-star night on the first Saturday of each month. On these Saturday nights the Totems play an open Hafla with featured guest artist, bands and dancers or dance troupes. On the book side of things Aquarius sells books on a variety of paths and philosophies. The present location of Aquarius is 904 Main Street, ½ block south of the courthouse between 9th and Court Street. When Aquarius has seen a need in the community to assist in any way they have been known to try to assist in keeping the venture afloat. The purpose of Aquarius is to provide a venue to bring the world of dance and the music community, in unity, by providing a connection for networking through workshops, concerts and unique merchandise. In the pagan community, Aquarius is proud to support the work DONE by Robins Hood CommUnity Center. During the upcoming Qadishtu Fest, Aquarius will be a beneficiary of some of the proceeds from the festival.
SPELL OF THE MONTH
Lesser Banishing Ritual of The
Pentagram
LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM(Also called the LBRP) 1. Touch your forehead, and vibrate: AH-TAH2.
Point down, covering the groin
MAHL-KOOT3. Touch right shoulder
VIH-G'BOO-RAH4. Touch left shoulder
VIH-G'DOO-RAH5. Fold hands at chest
LIH-OH-LAHM, AH-MEN 6. Go to East, draw the Pentagram
Point to center, Vibrate: YUD-HE-VAHV-HE7. Carry Line South, Draw the Pentagram,
point to center, vibrate: AH-DOH-NYE8. Repeat,
carry line West EH-HEH-YEH9. Repeat,
carry line North AH-GLAH10. Carry line to East, completing the circle11.
Stretch your hands out, Saying:
BEFORE ME, RAH-FAY-EL BEHIND ME, GAHB-RAY-EL ON MY RIGHT HAND, MI-CHAI-EL ON MY LEFT HAND, OHR-REE-EL FOR ABOUT ME FLAMES THE PENTAGRAM AND WITHIN ME SHINES THE SIX-POINTED STAR
MOON PHASES
For July 15th-
August 15th
July 14th at 3:20 P.M. 1st Quarter August 5th at 3:05 A.M. New Moon
July 21st at 11:00 A.M. Full Moon August 13th at 2:38 A.M. 1st Quarter
July 28th at 3:19 A.M. Last Quarter
The following essential oils have been found to have moderateto high effectiveness in keeping various insects away from you.By Barbara Dreamkeeper
To repel mosquitoes: Basil, Cedar wood, Citronella, Geranium, Juniper, Rosemary To repel houseflies: Citronella, Geranium, Juniper To repel ants: All Mints To repel fleas: Cajeput, Lemon, Pine Try Lemon Eucalyptus- E. citriodora, as a bug repellent this summer. Due to its high percentage of citronellal it's quite effective. Its lemony scent makes it pleasant to use. Unlike most Eucalyptus its scent is relaxing.
Witsatologi Nihi (Many Blessings to you)
Udadolisdi Nasginai Nigadv (Blessings For All)
Tohiyi (Walk in Peace)
THE PERPETUAL MULTICULTURAL CALENDAR
Roman
July 15th The Ides of July and the festival of Castor and Pollux
July 18th Dies Alliensis or Allia day
July 19th – 21st The Lucaria
July 23rd –24th The Neptunalia
July 25th The Furrinilia
August 1st The Kalends of August
August 5th The Nones of August
August 9th The Festival of the Sun
August 12th The Festival of Hercules
August 13th The Ides of August and the Vertumnalia
CELTIC/WICCAN
July 31st- August 2nd Lughnasadh
Canaanite/Babylonian
9th Day of the Month Last Day of the Festival of the dead and the Return of Baal
Full Moon- Beginning of the Month of Abu and the Grape Harvest Festival
CLASSIFIED’S
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT DAVID WOOD GO TO WWW.DAVIDWOODMUSIC.COM
David Wood will be at Northern Kentucky Pagan Pride Day on August 20th Contact Kuntry Caulron for details 859-816-6626
On September 16th David will be at Between The Worlds Festival for men Wisteria-Southeastern Ohio
Saturday October 16 David will be at the Cincinnati Witches Ball at the Southgate house in Newport Kentucky
Friday through Sunday Novenber 4th through the 6th David will be at the Charleston West Virginia Witches Ball at the Holiday Inn Charleston House 6000 Kanawha Blvd Charleston West Virginia
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT SEDE GO TO WWW.SEDEMUSIC.COM
ON JULY 16TH SEDE WILL BE AT PAGAN POOL PARTY AND POT LUCK BBQ 4:30 – 9:30 IN COLUMBIA MO August 19TH AEON 8 INFINITY MUSIC RETREAT AT OUR HAVEN
August 27TH BATESVILLE PAGAN PRIDE DAY TBA BATESVILLE AR.
IF YOU WANT TO ORDER MICHAEL CALABRESE’S BOOK GO TO WWW.ALIBRIS.COM FOR THE DRAGON RISES YOU CAN ALSO GO TO WWW.BUY.COM OR WWW.TEXTBOOKX.COM OR ORDER.STORE.YAHOO.COM I WWW.ECAMPUS.COM
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT MANELQUA GO TO HTTP://WWW.OURHAVEN.INFO/SITEMAP.HTMLThis is a list of events for Our Haven Forestdance July 29th – August 1st Lamas
August 5th – 7thQuadishti Fest
August 10th – 14th Aion8 Infinity music retreat
August 19th – August 21stPoly and Proud Family Weekend
September 2nd – 5th Mabon Gathering September 22nd – 25th
A PANTHEIST PUBLICATION PUBLISHED BY ROBINSHOOD
COMMINITY CENTER
FAERIE FEST WAS A SUCCESS!
BY CRAIG S. BLAND
When I first entered Our Haven I was tired from the driving then I had to set up my tent for the next week of being there. I wasn’t looking
forward to (what I had heard) from all festivals as Drama, Drunkenness, Nudity, Backbiting, rumor mongering and so on. After a good night’s’ sleep and communicating with friends, talking with Manelqua, I had a drastic change on mind. I found out that true to Rev. Bonne’s word and true to the planning of the Faerie Fest planning committee, There was none of the above! That is not the best part of it though. The best part of the festival was that there was true FUN! You had no troubles for 5 whole days. You didn’t have to worry that nobody would talk to you because you are a witch. You didn’t have to worry that you were by yourself. There were workshops, rituals, games, music, tours of the land, sacred altars to go to, Fire dancers to watch, great food to eat (if you didn’t bring your own), and the towns of French Lick and Jasper to go to for goods that you needed. Also, how can I forget the animals that try and sometime successfully get into your tent! There are creeks you can walk through if you know what your doing, and I personally didn’t see any snakes. But I did see a raccoon that I wanted to get my hands on. But he didn’t get any of the food; he just ripped a hole in the tent. There were campsite campfires and a lot of friendship to go around. Our Haven has such a relaxed atmosphere that I didn’t want to go home. There is magick in that land that cannot be described. I think Manelqua planned it that way so no one would leave disgusted. I can’t wait until next year when I can go again.
IN BONNIE CAMPANIELLO’S WORDS
Five wonderful days at Our Haven Sanctuary. Yes, we had a visiting raccoon, several times. Yes, he got into a few tents and coolers. No, I didn't see any snakes. No, there wasn't any drama or backbiting, and Yes, there was lots and lots of fun.
The children were so excited when the Pirate King arrived! They followed his map on their hunt for treasure and found the treasure chest. Families hunted for Ostara Eggs filled with prizes, giggling and laughing, enjoying time with each other.
There were families flying kites in the main field, and children with squirt guns. There was family summer fun everywhere!
There were workshops, one by the Author Michael Calabrese, and music by Sede and David Wood and Chris Conway, and the children's activities included face painting and the pilliage of the villages. FyreTribe gave us wonderful fire spinning, and a spectacular main fire to drum around and dance.
The midnight croquet tournament had laughing people, which echoed through the woods.
There was a World Class food vendor, where there prices were terrific and the food was wonderful!
There were Rituals from different paths, well prepared and beautifully orchestrated. They were truly spiritual experiences. Our Connie did her first public Ritual, and she read a poem on stage!
The Friday Night Follies were a blast, and the kids were adorable!
And then there's Mane and his family, making us all feel like we were home.
Most of all, Magick was afoot!
Was Faerie Fest successful? Oh, you bet it was, and will be next year, too!
ROBINS HOOD IN WITCHVOX Continued
By Charlene Suggs
The local city council noticed the difference and gave Robins Hood credit for saving lives. While they would not mention the center by name (they are still getting used to the idea of an active Pagan venture in town!) they did acknowledge at a public city council meeting that because of the expanded efforts of a local organization, no one froze to death on the banks of the Ohio River that year. There’s a mixed reaction to the new kid in town. Campaniello once received pancake syrup in commercial sizes (too large to give to families). Knowing a local church served a weekly pancake breakfast to those in need; Bonnie donated the supplies to them. She found the syrup returned on her doorstep with a note explaining that their church worked only with other Christian organizations.Fortunately, other local agencies understand that human needs transcend religious labels. They understand that basic human needs are immediate red tape doesn’t feed a hungry person. Since Robins Hood doesn’t receive federal or state funds, it is not bound by extensive regulations, which require proof of income, ID, drug testing, and other criteria before people are helped. So, when other local agencies cannot help people due to their own bureaucratic criteria, they send them to Bonnie. While we often think of only the homeless as being in need, Campaniello explains that aid is necessary to keep many families in their homes. The majority of Americans are two paychecks away from being homeless, she explains, any calamity an extended sickness, car trouble, loss of a job -- and a family can lose their home. Once turned out of a home, families have no place to keep their stuff so they lose everything. If they regain housing, they are faced with the additional expense of furnishing a home again! Keeping people in their homes by supplementing needs is a smart preventative step to preventing homelessness in the first place.Food stamps and other public aid can help feed people but do not buy other numerous and necessary items. Diapers, toilet paper and other household goods are provided by the center. If someone gets $10 worth of stuff from us for free, they can put that $10 towards the light bill or rent, she explains. Bonnie and her coven have the know-how and the drive and the supplies to continue with the shelter. With all her inheritance invested in the initial start-up, she now needs a chunk of change to reopen Robins Hood a security deposit, a few months rent and some start-up money to get a roof over its head again. Bonnie needs a minimum of $700 to secure the new building she has her eye on.Robins Hood would also appreciate some regular sponsors to help with operation costs. While the workforce is all volunteer (no staffing costs), the effort still needs to generate money regularly for utilities and basic operational/office supplies. We need the national community to help with this regional effort that helps so many.All donations are welcome. If you can only afford $5, donate that with a blessing as you send the money. If you are a well-heeled Pagan (and there are many) who have been looking for a credible Pagan charity to sponsor, please help us support this worthy cause so that it may continue to grow! Robins Hood is a 5013 (C) organization, makes financial statements public, and donations are tax-deductible. While money is the most useful immediate commodity for the center to receive, there are many ways to help. The center accepts non-perishable food and household items in good shape. They could use help from local volunteers to help with daily operations. For more information, call Bonnie at (859) 743-6454. To learn more and/or to donate via credit card / pay pal directly and securely, visit Robins Hood website: ww.robinshood.org.
If you prefer to send a check or money order, make payable to Robins Hood and mail to: 1211 Highway AveCovington, KY 41011.Another way to help is by attending various benefits sponsored by Robins Hood such as the Faerie Fest Family Festival (www.geocities.com/faeriefest05), Qadishti Fest Adult Festival (www.geocities.com/qadishtifest05) and the Cincinnati Witches Ball in October.While the focus of the shelter is to help people regardless of their religious paths, this center is important to the Pagan movement for additional reasons. As a developing spiritual movement, having such organizations that identify as pagan-based or with public Pagan founders show us and others that Pagans are now reaching out beyond our own to address universal needs. When we work with local governmental and civic organizations for the same causes, we help to show others the good heart of Paganism. Blessings on Rev. Bonnie, this feisty, loving and determined High Priestess with a vision! With your determined service to others, you are truly an inspiration for all of us. Blessings on the regional Pagan community who have donated their time and energy to keep this vision alive! Here’s more proof that the Pagan community is maturing into a sustainable culture that attends to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of humanity.Peace, Charlene Suggs
ALTERNATIVE DIVINATIVE TECHNIQUES
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Alternative Divination Techniques
Source: unknown to me
Divination is a very, very broad topic. It includes many different methods that may, on the surface, appear completely different but are all the same on a basic level. Usually, once you’ve mastered one kind of divination you’re able to attempt others with ease. For some, it’s a matter of getting into the state of mind to allow them to see beyond. For others, it’s a matter of letting go of the corporeal reality temporarily and giving in to your intuition and often imagination. Listed below are some of the less typical (but still legitimate) forms of divination you may want to have a look at and try out. If not, they’re still interesting to read.
Daphnomancy: Divination using bay (laurel) leaves or branches.
Dendromancy: Divination by use of oak and mistletoe.
Elaeolancy: Divination by the study of a liquid surface.
Empyromancy: Divination by the action of items thrown onto a fire.
Extispicy: Divination by the entrails of sacrifices.
Geomancy: Divination by earth. Methods included the study of points on the earth, or the study of patterns made by a handful of earth falling on the ground. Alternatively, the interpretation of the swelling, noises and movement of the earth, or of the cracks made in drying mud.
Gyromancy: Divination by the falling or stepping of dancers (dizzy from whirling or spinning) onto a ring marked by letters or symbols. Alternatively, by the falling of a subject who has walked around in circles until dizzy.
Haruspex: see Extispicy.
Heptascopy: Divination by inspection of the liver of sacrifices.
Hippomancy: Divination by the behavior of horses.
Hydromancy: Divination by water. The Incas are believed to have practiced hydromancy.
Lampadomancy: Divination by the observation of flickering torches.
Lecanomancy: Divination by the observation of patterns formed by oil dropped onto water.
Libanomancy: Divination by the observation of smoke rising from incense.
Lithomancy: Divination by the use of stones. Either the use of polished rather than facetted stones in a manner similar to Crystallomancy, or the study of patterns formed by the veins in a stone.
Lychnomancy: Divination by the observation of an oil lamp's flame, or that of a candle.
Margaritomancy: Divination by pearls.
Metoscopy: Divination of character by the study of the subject's forehead.
Molybdomancy: Divination by lead - the study the patterns of shapes created by molten lead being poured onto cold water or onto the ground
Myomancy: Divination by mice, their behavior, sounds or damage.
Necromancy: Divination by the summoning of the dead.
Nephelomancy: Divination by the appearance of clouds.
Oenomancy (oinomancy Oneiromancy: Divination): Divination by study of the surface of dark wine in a goblet.
Ololygomancy: Divination by the interpretation of the howling of dogs.
by the interpretation of dreams.
Onomancy: Divination on the basis of names, perhaps related to numerology.
Onychomancy: Divination by gazing into highly polished fingernails.
Ornithomancy: Divination by study the flight and behavior of birds.
Ovomancy: Divination by the inspection of egg whites. Also known as oomantia.
Pegomancy: Divination by the sounds and appearance of water flowing from a fountain or spring.
Pessomancy: Divination by pebbles.
Phyllorhodomancy: Divination by rose leaves.
Plastromancy: Divination by turtle shell, as applied in ancient China.
Psephomancy: See Cleromancy.
Pyromancy: Divination by fire or the shapes observed therein.
Rhabdomancy: Divination by wand or dowsing, used especially to locate water, treasure (e.g. as by the Etruscans), or other substances such as oil.
Rhapsodomancy: A form of bibliomancy using a book of poetry or verse.
Scyphomancy: Divination by cups or vases.
Sideromancy: Divination by the burning of straws.
Spodomancy: Divination by ashes.
Stolisomancy: Divination by observation of the act of dressing, e.g. by errors, the reversal of items of clothing etc.
Sycomancy: Divination by leaves, especially those of the fig tree.
Tasseomancy (tasseography): Divination by tea leaves.
Tephramancy: Divination by the breath or the wind.
Tiromancy (tyromancy): Divination by cheese or the holes therein, or by the observation of milk as it curdles.
Xylomancy: Divination by the use of twigs, their patterns on the ground, size etc.
MUSIC CORNER
ByCraig S. Bland
DAVID WOOD
While at Faerie Fest a performer came on stage that blew me away! His name you have to remember because after you have heard his voice you wont forget it! His name is David Wood. This was one of the best damn performances I have seen in a long time. His voice will rock you down to your foundations. He has no band but once you hear his voice you forget about that! This man can be the next top voice you hear on your radio. He has been invited to be a performer at the witch’s ball and he has accepted. The voice of this man with the magick of OurHaven is pure electric. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID WOOD GO TO WWW.DAVIDWOODMUSIC.COM
SEDE (PRONOUNCED SEED)
This is a very soulful twosome it has it’s up’s and down’s. The music is good and they have the type of music that makes you think. The male and female group consists of two instruments, a guitar and drum. Sede’s music sort of reminds you of Simon andGarfunkle. It’s a new look of sorts where the girl shows disinterest and the guy seems to want to live through his songs. All in all a very good performance and music.
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SEDE GO TO WWW.SEDEMUSIC.COM
HERBS TO LIVE BY
By Barbara Dreamkeeper
Gardens of the spirit Harvest a bounty of health benefits
FORT YATES, N.D. - ''Medicine wheel gardens build on the radiating energy of circles - ever on the move,'' said E. Barrie Kavasch, ethno botanist, herbalist and author of many books on plants and healing. Kavasch, who has Cherokee, Creek and Powhatan ancestry, has visited ancient medicine wheels around the world and made gardens inspired by their patterns for more than a decade. On the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota this summer, Aubrey Skye, Lakota, will consult Kavasch's book, ''The Medicine Wheel Garden: Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, and Tranquility'' (Bantam Books, 2002), to create one that will serve as a nursery for endangered prairie plants. Whether you're growing rare or common plants in your gardens, you're doing the environment a favor, according to Skye, gardens coordinator for the Standing Rock Diabetes Program. ''Wild crafting of herbs has become a cottage industry, and many are over-harvested,'' he said. ''If you grow your own, you can gather them without putting a strain on wild populations and the birds, insects and other creatures that depend on them.'' You'll harvest a bounty of health benefits for yourself as well, said Skye: ''Medicine wheel gardens feature healing plants, such as sage and Echinacea, and they're places to meditate and get away from the madness of today's world. You may also find that gardening is itself a meditation - as well as healthy outdoor exercise.'' Designing the plot is a personal matter. ''When you lay one out, think about what's on your mind,'' said Kavasch. ''What do you need? What does the land need?'' A medicine wheel garden can be large, with north-south and east-west walkways dividing the circle into quadrants, and a wide variety of perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Or it can be very simple. One of the most effortless designs requires making a small circular rock outline in a place that's special to you, dividing the circle into quadrants with rows of stones and waiting to see which plants show up. Herbalists in many traditions believe that those you need the most are the ones that will appear. Kavasch tried the latter approach with her first medicine wheel garden, in a woodland clearing near her house is rural northwestern Connecticut, and soon found strawberries, cinquefoil and sweet grass sprouting in it. ''What a wonderful sign!'' she remembered thinking. She returned to the spot again and again for solace and prayer. You may wish to acknowledge the spiritual aspects of your garden according to your own traditions, said Skye, who explained: ''When we're in touch with the earth, it regenerates our spirituality and reminds us of what we've learned from our plant and animal relatives. Although there are different ways to pray to the Creator, ultimately there's only one higher power and it lives in each and every one of us.'' Planting the garden If you decide to plant a garden rather than simply wait to see what Mother Earth provides, here's how to proceed. For more gardening advice, refer to ''Plant a traditional-foods garden'' (Indian Country Today, Vol. 24, Iss. 47). -- Seeds or plants? Many experienced gardeners prefer to buy seeds and sprout them. Sweet Grass Gardens (www.sweetgrassgardens.com), owned by a Seneca-Mohawk couple on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, sells sage and sweetgrass seeds; Native Seeds/ SEARCH (www.nativeseeds.org) offers mainly Southwestern seeds; and Seeds of Change (www.seedsofchange.com) has options that thrive nationwide. The last two have discount programs. Medicine plants can be fussy, according to Skye, so beginners should go to a garden center, where they'll find many ready to pop into the ground. Other good sources for both plants and seeds are Horizon Herbs (www.horizonherbs.com) and Richter's (www.richters.com). -- Pick a spot: Whether the location is sunny or shady will determine what plants can grow there. Then determine the bed's size; five to 10 feet across is enough for a novice, whereas 20 - 30 foot diameter gardens would work for someone who's experienced. Stick a stake in the ground, and tie a string to it that is half the diameter. Keeping the string taut, walk in a circle while marking spots along the circumference with small sticks. -- Mark the cardinal directions: Indicate north, south, east and west with larger sticks. Use a compass to determine the directions. Or, suggested Skye, go out on a starry night, find the Big Dipper, and imagine a line extending from the last two stars on the dipper's bowl. That line points to the bright North Star, which indicates due north. -- Clear the surface: Spade up grass or other plant matter within the circle. Don't use herbicides or other chemicals, warned Skye, as that defeats the purpose of growing healing plants. -- Fertilize the soil: Using a pitchfork or shovel, work in organic compost and/or composted manure (about 50 pounds for a small garden and two or three times that for a large one). -- Place the rocks: Remove the stick markers. Use cobble-sized rocks to mark the circle and the quadrants. If the garden is large enough for paths, cover them with gravel or river stones. -- Assign the colors: The North quadrant is to the left of the north end of the north-south axis; proceed clockwise from there to the East, South, and West. -- Plant and mulch: Sow seeds, or put in transplants. Conserve soil moisture and keep down weeds by placing straw or bark around the bases of the plants. Also try scattering rocks within the quadrants. The rocks act as heat sinks, soaking up heat during the day and releasing it at night, thus keeping the plants at an even temperature. Water during dry spells. -- Harvest time: Turn to Kavasch's book, ''The Medicine Wheel Garden,'' for recipes for lotions, bath salts and other preparations. Don't try to medicate yourself, however. Herbs are powerful medicines and can even be toxic in some cases; if you're new to using them or are taking prescription drugs with which they might interact, you may cause more problems than you solve. Choosing the plants Here are plants E. Barrie Kavasch recommends for gardens in different parts of the country. For more options, talk to people in your community. Most of these are perennials or shrubs or are self-seeding, so will be in your garden year after year. Each growing season, you can tuck in a few annuals such as nasturtiums (with their edible flowers), chilies and tomatoes. When you plant the garden, assign the colors to the directions as determined by your tradition. Color can refer to flower, berry or foliage hue. Desert Southwest and prairie gardens require five to six hours of sun per day; the Northeast woodland garden is for a semi-shaded spot with three to four hours of sun daily. Desert Southwest garden Yellow Coreopsis Prickly pear Prickly poppy Tobacco Blue, Purple Desert lavender Hollyhock Vervain Wild gloxinia Red, Magenta Echinacea Ocotillo Poppy mallow Shooting star White Artemisia Oregon grape Sage YuccaPrairie garden Yellow Cup plant Prickly pear Turk's cap lily Western sunflower Blue, Purple Blue-eyed grass Horsemint Prairie turnip Spiderwort
Echinacea
Prairie blazing star Prairie rose Prairie smoke White Culver's root Sage Sweet grass Yucca Northeast woodland shade garden Yellow Buttercup Goldthread Goldenrod Tobacco Blue, Purple Blue cohosh Blue flag Pennyroyal Skullcap Red, Magenta Bearberry Bee balm Cardinal flower Strawberry White Boneset Culver's root Sage Sweet grass
Witsatologi Nihi (Many Blessings to you)
Udadolisdi Nasginai Nigadv (Blessings For All)
Tohiyi (Walk in Peace)
Barbara Clark Dreamkeeper
AQUARIUS AT FAERIE FEST
By Craig S. Bland
I had the pleasure to meet with a representative of Aquarius at Faerie Fest while I was there and had this interview with her. Aurelia represents Aquarius at events that she attends. Aurelia had this to say at the interview. Even though Aquarius was rumored to have dropped it’s bookstore name, Patrick decided to change it to both a bookstore and music store. Aquarius still sells the traditional books that you seek with music added. On the music side of things there is a Totems all-star night on the first Saturday of each month. On these Saturday nights the Totems play an open Hafla with featured guest artist, bands and dancers or dance troupes. On the book side of things Aquarius sells books on a variety of paths and philosophies. The present location of Aquarius is 904 Main Street, ½ block south of the courthouse between 9th and Court Street. When Aquarius has seen a need in the community to assist in any way they have been known to try to assist in keeping the venture afloat. The purpose of Aquarius is to provide a venue to bring the world of dance and the music community, in unity, by providing a connection for networking through workshops, concerts and unique merchandise. In the pagan community, Aquarius is proud to support the work DONE by Robins Hood CommUnity Center. During the upcoming Qadishtu Fest, Aquarius will be a beneficiary of some of the proceeds from the festival.
SPELL OF THE MONTH
Lesser Banishing Ritual of The
Pentagram
LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM(Also called the LBRP) 1. Touch your forehead, and vibrate: AH-TAH2.
Point down, covering the groin
MAHL-KOOT3. Touch right shoulder
VIH-G'BOO-RAH4. Touch left shoulder
VIH-G'DOO-RAH5. Fold hands at chest
LIH-OH-LAHM, AH-MEN 6. Go to East, draw the Pentagram
Point to center, Vibrate: YUD-HE-VAHV-HE7. Carry Line South, Draw the Pentagram,
point to center, vibrate: AH-DOH-NYE8. Repeat,
carry line West EH-HEH-YEH9. Repeat,
carry line North AH-GLAH10. Carry line to East, completing the circle11.
Stretch your hands out, Saying:
BEFORE ME, RAH-FAY-EL BEHIND ME, GAHB-RAY-EL ON MY RIGHT HAND, MI-CHAI-EL ON MY LEFT HAND, OHR-REE-EL FOR ABOUT ME FLAMES THE PENTAGRAM AND WITHIN ME SHINES THE SIX-POINTED STAR
MOON PHASES
For July 15th-
August 15th
July 14th at 3:20 P.M. 1st Quarter August 5th at 3:05 A.M. New Moon
July 21st at 11:00 A.M. Full Moon August 13th at 2:38 A.M. 1st Quarter
July 28th at 3:19 A.M. Last Quarter
The following essential oils have been found to have moderateto high effectiveness in keeping various insects away from you.By Barbara Dreamkeeper
To repel mosquitoes: Basil, Cedar wood, Citronella, Geranium, Juniper, Rosemary To repel houseflies: Citronella, Geranium, Juniper To repel ants: All Mints To repel fleas: Cajeput, Lemon, Pine Try Lemon Eucalyptus- E. citriodora, as a bug repellent this summer. Due to its high percentage of citronellal it's quite effective. Its lemony scent makes it pleasant to use. Unlike most Eucalyptus its scent is relaxing.
Witsatologi Nihi (Many Blessings to you)
Udadolisdi Nasginai Nigadv (Blessings For All)
Tohiyi (Walk in Peace)
THE PERPETUAL MULTICULTURAL CALENDAR
Roman
July 15th The Ides of July and the festival of Castor and Pollux
July 18th Dies Alliensis or Allia day
July 19th – 21st The Lucaria
July 23rd –24th The Neptunalia
July 25th The Furrinilia
August 1st The Kalends of August
August 5th The Nones of August
August 9th The Festival of the Sun
August 12th The Festival of Hercules
August 13th The Ides of August and the Vertumnalia
CELTIC/WICCAN
July 31st- August 2nd Lughnasadh
Canaanite/Babylonian
9th Day of the Month Last Day of the Festival of the dead and the Return of Baal
Full Moon- Beginning of the Month of Abu and the Grape Harvest Festival
CLASSIFIED’S
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT DAVID WOOD GO TO WWW.DAVIDWOODMUSIC.COM
David Wood will be at Northern Kentucky Pagan Pride Day on August 20th Contact Kuntry Caulron for details 859-816-6626
On September 16th David will be at Between The Worlds Festival for men Wisteria-Southeastern Ohio
Saturday October 16 David will be at the Cincinnati Witches Ball at the Southgate house in Newport Kentucky
Friday through Sunday Novenber 4th through the 6th David will be at the Charleston West Virginia Witches Ball at the Holiday Inn Charleston House 6000 Kanawha Blvd Charleston West Virginia
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT SEDE GO TO WWW.SEDEMUSIC.COM
ON JULY 16TH SEDE WILL BE AT PAGAN POOL PARTY AND POT LUCK BBQ 4:30 – 9:30 IN COLUMBIA MO August 19TH AEON 8 INFINITY MUSIC RETREAT AT OUR HAVEN
August 27TH BATESVILLE PAGAN PRIDE DAY TBA BATESVILLE AR.
IF YOU WANT TO ORDER MICHAEL CALABRESE’S BOOK GO TO WWW.ALIBRIS.COM FOR THE DRAGON RISES YOU CAN ALSO GO TO WWW.BUY.COM OR WWW.TEXTBOOKX.COM OR ORDER.STORE.YAHOO.COM I WWW.ECAMPUS.COM
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT MANELQUA GO TO HTTP://WWW.OURHAVEN.INFO/SITEMAP.HTMLThis is a list of events for Our Haven Forestdance July 29th – August 1st Lamas
August 5th – 7thQuadishti Fest
August 10th – 14th Aion8 Infinity music retreat
August 19th – August 21stPoly and Proud Family Weekend
September 2nd – 5th Mabon Gathering September 22nd – 25th
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