In the November 2009 edition of the newsletter we cover the topic of Forgiveness. Also are our Spell of the Month Club Music Contest winners, a discussion on Dream Stones, rituals and spells, poems and recipes and so much more!

The Yule issue includes a Yule Menu, articles, spells, rituals, crafts and the Spell of the Month Club Winners and much much more!

Rituals from 2006 that were hosted at The Magical Circle SchoolCelebrate the Esbats and Sabbats with us.In these pages you can find 16 original rituals:Advice From Our AncestorsBe Happy and Come Out Of Your Shell RitualGiving ThanksGratitude RitualHandfasting of the Green Man and the May QueenHarvesting and Letting GoHealing and Love of Mother EarthPeace and JusticePersonal GrowthPersonal Re-GrowthReleasing the Past and HealingScrying for the Coming YearSowing the Seeds of FriendshipTriple Goddess RitualUnconditional LoveYuletide CelebrationBright Blessings to all!www.mistresskalpanasrealm.com

From the podcast host of The Witch Wave and practicing witch Pam Grossman—who Vulture has dubbed the “Terry Gross of witches”—comes an exploration of the world’s fascination with witches, why they have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever. When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us for millennia. In Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman explores the impact of the world’s most magical icon. From the idea of the femme fatale in league with the devil to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Harry Potter; from the spooky ladies in fairy tales to the rise of contemporary witchcraft, witches reflect the power and potential of women. Part cultural analysis, part memoir, Waking the Witch traces the author’s own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how this has helped her find self-empowerment and purpose. It celebrates witches past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have played—and will continue to play—in the world as we know it. “Deftly illuminating the past while beckoning us towards the future, Waking the Witch has all the makings of a feminist classic. Wise, relatable, and real, Pam Grossman is the witch we need for our times” (Ami McKay, author of The Witches of New York).

Mythical Ireland embodies the search for a soul among Ireland's ancient ruins, and is an attempt to retrieve something of deeper import from 5,000-year-old megalithic monuments and their associated myths. The book represents a fascinating and engaging journey through time, landscape and the human spirit. Dealing with archaeology, interpretive mythography, cosmology and cosmogony, the book attempts to grapple with a core meaning, something beyond the functional interpretations of academia. In this revised and expanded edition, Anthony Murphy delves further into the many enthralling aspects of this journey. Just how much knowledge did locals have of the secrets of Newgrange before it was excavated? Who is the Cailleach, the ancient hag goddess whose image is ubiquitous in the ancient landscape? What happened to make Ireland's Stonehenge disappear from the landscape? Who were the first kings of Tara? What were the indigenous Irish myths about the Milky Way? Did someone try to steal the Tara Brooch? Why are there myths in Ireland about flooded towns and cities? Lavishly illustrated with exquisite photographs of the Irish landscape and ancient monuments, Mythical Ireland represents a personal and yet universal journey, a quest to reimagine the shrines as empowering and transformative sacred places. Murphy invokes the druids and poets of the Boyne and thus the sídhe of the ancient texts are reawakened for a modern and turbulent world.

The history of magic and witchcraft in Wales will inspire any modern-day witch. Written by a Welsh practitioner, this book shares the magical traditions of the land of the red dragon, exploring deities, fairies, folklore, charms, plants, and magic with dozens of exercises for hands-on practice. Explore the history and terminology of Welsh magic and methods for honoring the land. Learn to connect with Cerridwen, Rhiannon, and other deities as well as fairies and mystical creatures. Discover how you can incorporate traditional Welsh folk magic into your modern witchcraft practice, with exercises for honoring those who came before, connecting with the spirit of your home, protecting against adversity and malignant spirits, changing the weather, and much more.

In Wiccan Spell a Day, renowned Wiccan author and high priestess Sirona Knight enables readers to experience new heights of love, passion, and romance, and take control of their love lives every day of the year. With over 365 ways to bewitch, seduce and cherish, Wiccan Spell a Day shows how to spice up a tired love life as well as how to attract and enthrall a brand-new dream lover. Each page of this user-friendly book provides how-to information guaranteed to have readers casting spells and making charms throughout the calendar year. Readers can celebrate January 1st with a New Year's Love Charm or ensure that they have a date for July 4th with the Fireworks Romance Spell. The lovelorn can cast spells on Halloween. Thanksgiving and Christmas using common foods, flowers, spices, scented oils and herbs that have long been valued for their aphrodisiac qualities. Wiccan Spell a Day makes it easy to inject a little magic into life--and find positive new ways to make dreams come true.