The Craft of Avalon
A Natural Magick Sanctuary

Merry Meet!
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Blessed Be!
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NEW FEATURES
- Book of Shadows - Poem of the Month - Welcome Packs - Guild Store - Herb of the Month - 'Craft' Lesson - Website of the Month
COMING SOON
- Membership Advancement Quizzes - Pharmacy - Weekly Horoscopes - Moon Phases - Member's Shop of the Month
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POEM OF THE MONTH
The Magick Circle
Circle of starlight, Circle of fire, filled with enchantments bright with desire. Turning, turning, beginning to end; end to beginning again and again.
Circle of wisdom, Circle of love, silver with moonbeams bright from above. Circle of death, Circle of rebirth, Circle of the Mother Earth.
Shining, shining, forever and ever. Spinning, spinning, ending never. Weaving the threads of the midnight hour. Weaving the web of Goddess power.
- Gerina Dunwich
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BOOK OF SHADOWSGood Luck Herb Jar
In a jar combine (any of the following):
buckthorn bark, chamomile, clover, dandelion, frankincense, honeysuckle, huckleberry leaves, Irish moss, khus-khus, lotus, mistletoe, myrrh, nutmeg, peony root, rose hips, rosemary, sandalwood, spearmint, star anise, and thyme.
Seal the jar tightly and keep it in your kitchen on a shelf or on a windowsill. Place your hands upon the jar each morning after you wake up and say:
TO THE GOD AND GODDESS I DO PRAY GUIDE ME THROUGH ANOTHER DAY LET GOOD FORTUNE COME MY WAY GOOD LUCK HITHER NOW I SAY
After reciting the magickal incantation, gently shake the jar a few times and then kiss it before putting it back.
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The "Craft" LessonWhat is Wicca?
Wicca is a positive journey to enlightenment through Goddess-worship and the mystical art of white magick. It is shamanistic nature-oriented religion and a unique and exciting blend of the traditional and eclectic that seeks neither to convert, conform, or control.
Unlike many other religions, Wicca does not claim to be the one and only way for everybody, and it does not campaign against other religious traditions (although the other way around is unfortunately the case at times).
Wicca is not anti-Christian; however, it does not acknowledge the existence of sin, the Devil, or a judgmental and avenging god as defined by Christianity.
Wicca encourages free thought, artistic creativity, individuality, and personal, spiritual, and psychic growth. It is a celebration of the cycle of seasons and of life. Wicca is respecting and living in harmony with all living things. Wicca is Light. Wicca is Love. Wicca is called the "Craft of the Wise" and is both ancient and new. It is a path unlike any other in the world.
- Gerina Dunwich "The Wicca Spellbook"
Next Month: "What is Magick?"

Herb of the Week
MALLOW (Malva sylvestris, M. spp.)G
Folk Names: High Mallow, Mauls, Cheese Flower, Blue Mallow, Common Mallow
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Powers: Love, Protection, Exorcism
Magickal Uses: If your love has left you, gather a bouquet of mallow and place it in a vase outside your door (or in a window). This will cause him or her to think of you, and after that they may return. Mallow is also carried to attract love.
To make an effective protective magical ointment, steep mallow leaves and stems in vegetable shortening, the strain. This ointment rubbed onto the skin casts out devils as well as protects against the harmful effects of black magic.
- Scott Cunningham "Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs"
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Weekly Horoscope March 13th - March 19th, 2006 Capricorn (December 21st to January 19th) You may be questioning your commitments
this week as Saturn your ruler is growing closer and closer to leaving the
sign of Taurus. It is not that you don't want commitments it is just that
you want to redefine how you give and receive love. In seeking balance, you
might find a get away with your beloved to a special quiet spot close to
nature could help you begin to decide the next best step in your
relationship. Aquarius (January 20th to February 18th) The arrow of Cupid is being carried by Mars
in Sagittarius this week which is dancing a nice tango with your ruler
Uranus. This can lead to new and more open communication with your beloved.
You may find that a long distance relationship brings you an exciting
opportunity to more fully appreciate your feelings and your sense of
connection. A great week to write love poetry. Pisces (February 19th to March 20th) Don't be intimidated by those who appear to
be more glib than you in expressing their feelings of love. Your natural
romantic and spiritual nature will seduce your beloved into your fantasy
world this week if you are willing to share your special psychic and
intuitive gifts. Act upon an impulse to write or contact someone that you
care for deeply and don't listen to the fear of rejection that has held you
back lately. Love could heat up over the next several weeks so be ready to
be swept off your feet. Aries (March 21st to April 19th) Mars is in the fire sign Sagittarius this
week and you may find yourself seeking more freedom of expression in love.
Letting go of restrictions and exploring creative new ways to express your
passion can bring loads of romance your way. Keep looking for that old lover
to show up if it hasn't happened yet. You may have been avoiding someone who
could open your heart to new ways to be in love. Taurus (April 20th to May 20th) Venus your ruler and the ruler of love
continues to be retrograde in the sign of Aries. You may find yourself
delving deeper and deeper into your sense of commitment versus your desire
to have a more passionate relationship. You can find that others are not as
receptive to your sensual side this week but that can be changed by doing
some Venusian's magic. Gemini (May 21st to June 21st) This week may find you and your beloved
having to do some major negotiation as your ruler Mercury will be in tense
reaction to the planet Mars. The desire to find a common ground can lead to
a renewed commitment to grow closer together. Do not be afraid to speak your
mind but be willing to change it as new information comes to light. Cancer (June 22nd to July 22nd) Moon children may find the road to romance
a bit rocky at this time. It is not that you are not in a loving mood it is
just that so many issues are drawing your attention away from your world and
how you want to succeed. Conflict between home and career could surface with
some tension so look for some sensuous healing time by preparing a special
meal to share with your beloved and begin a sharing of dreams. Leo (July 23rd to August 22nd) The surge of power from Mars and Venus to
your sun sign can give your lover some great pleasure this week. You have a
special blend of energies that others will have trouble keeping up with but
you can bring them up to your level with enthusiastic sharing of your hopes
and dreams for your combined future. It is time for some lions to make a
commitment that will surprise many. Virgo (August 23rd to September 22nd) Lessons about the healing qualities of love
are your gift from the stars this week. You can find yourself and your
beloved in the midst of a new cycle of discussion that at first might seem a
bit tense. However, your desire to grow closer and more down-to-earth in
your communication can lead to a healing for you both. The joy of love comes
in a special shared experience. Libra (September 23rd to October 23rd) The look of love is in your eyes this week
but be careful that those eyes are not straying. There is a need for a
renewal of passion in your relationship which can be helped by dwelling on
the magic of Venus in Aries which is your opposite sign. This energy talks
about finding ways to see how your beloved wishes to be loved rather than
projecting your needs upon him or her. Desires start to heat up as the week
progresses and encounters with old friends could raise some eyebrows. Scorpio (October 24th to November 21st) Your ruler Pluto is in the fire sign of
Sagittarius along with your co-ruler Mars. This intense fire energy could
get you water signs up and boiling this week -- maybe even creating some
steam heat when it comes to passion. You may find yourself the focus of
another's attention that you did not expect. Keep yourself a little bit
aloof to insure that you keep that special Scorpio zing. Sagittarius (November 22nd to December 21st) You have the love mojo this week with Mars
and Pluto in your sign grooving with Venus and the Sun in Aries. You can
climb the highest mountain to pursue your beloved and swim the widest ocean.
In fact, it might be a good idea for you and your beloved to share some time
in the great outdoors. A sudden road trip could bring you to a loving
surprise. (Courtesy of : http://www.gotohoroscope.com)
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Current Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Moon Phase Tutorial New Moon
Appearance - The new moon appears to be totally dark or that there is no moon out at night. Magical Qualities - The NEW MOON introduces the WAXING MOON phase of the lunar cycle. Some say not to begin work until the actual WAXING CRESCENT is visible. Used for personal growth, healing and blessing of new projects or ventures. It's also a good time to cleanse and consecrate ritual tools.
Waxing Moon
Appearance - The moon is growing into a FULL MOON. A waxing moon shows a LIGHT colored crescent on the RIGHT side of the Moon. Magical Qualities - Used for attraction magic, love spells, protection and healing . The perfect time for abundance, wishes, new projects, growth, expansion and increasing knowledge, spirituality and fertility.
Full Moon
Appearance - The full moon appears totally light. Magical Qualities - The FULL MOON is the culmination of the WAXING MOON (increasing) phase. After the FULL MOON the WANING MOON (decreasing) phase begins Some say you may perform FULL MOON magic three days prior to and after the actual full moon. Others believe rituals must be started or in process during the actual hour of the full moon. Any spells may be cast during the Full Moon - especially protection and divination.
Waning Moon
Appearance - The moon is getting smaller after being a FULL MOON. A waning moon shows a DARK colored crescent on the RIGHT side of the Moon. In other words, the left of the moon is LIGHT and the RIGHT is DARK Magical Qualities - Used for banishing and rejecting those things that influence us in a negative way. Negative emotions, diseases, ailments, and bad habits can all be dealt with during this moon phase. Purification and House Cleansings should be performed at this time.
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