As October turns to November, thousands of Witches, Wiccans, Druids, and other Pagans across America, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere observe the sacred time of Samhain. Samhain is a festival of the Dead. Meaning "Summer's End" and pronounced saah-win or saa-ween, Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest and the start of the coldest half of the year. For many practitioners, myself included, Samhain also is the beginning of the spiritual new year. Originating in ancient Europe as … [Read more...]
Celebrating Samhain, OCT 31
Elsa P. – Full Moon in Taurus, Spirited Debate, Underlying Motives
People clash on Thursday as the Moon, Mars and Jupiter form a mutable T-square. However, the Sun is conjunct Saturn and most should be able to manage their energy. In fact, Mars in Sagittarius opposes Jupiter in Gemini all week, so expect people to spar over their beliefs. If you can manage not to blow your top, you'll probably benefit from the dialogue so keep that in mind. Tuesday the Moon enters Aries where it conjuncts Uranus. These bodies oppose Venus in a late degree of Virgo, … [Read more...]
Halloween: ‘How to Avoid Racist and Sexist Costumes’
How to Avoid Racist and Sexist Costumes This Halloween by Kate Jongbloed BECA-- USE I AM A GIRL says ... "We're a culture, not a costume," say the posters from the Students Teaching Against Racism club at Ohio University. Their poster campaig n is all about avoiding cultural appropriation when you're planning your halloween costume. I got to chat with Jaymee Goh over at Silver Goggles to unpack what makes a halloween costume appropriate or not when it comes to racism and … [Read more...]
Louise Hay is Taking Action with October ‘PRESENT Moments’!
Connect with Hay House IN THIS ISSUE | October 2011 INSPIRATION Deep Truth by Gregg Braden FOCUS ON A HAY HO-- USE AUTHOR Baby Boomer Donna Gates PONDER THIS! The SparkPeople Cookbook by Chef Meg Galvin SELF-HELP ADVICE The Hidden Power of Your Past Lives by Sandra Anne Taylor ON DEMAND The Art of Extreme Self-Care with Cheryl Richardson SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS Author Lectures and … [Read more...]