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A little about this idea.... and the Newsletter.
We decided to have this as part of our site after much discussion on the subject. At first we were wondering if it would be a good idea because it would take more work. But then we figured, why not. Because not only would it give us a chance to teach what we know but it would also give us a chance to learn new things ourselves. So this is more of a discussion circle than a practicing coven. What our hope was was to make a group of people who can bond and talk and share experiences about the craft. So blessed be and we hope to see you all as new members!
*Nightingale and Justice*
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Endless Forest Newsletter
Hello everyone. I hope that you have all had an excellent week. Sorry about the two groups and how the work that is needed to be done on them is not done. I haven't had the time. I hope to get the time pretty soon to work on them and get them to what they should be.
*Announcements*
Lady day is coming up so dont forget. As is the full moon(a great time to do "The Charge of the Goddess" and make your holy water. Also I want to announce that Shannon has been put incharge of getting the weekly horoscopes. Thanks Shannon.
*Site Updates*
I don't believe that i have done any web updates this week but i plan to try and work on it tonight or later this week. If you have anything that you want me to put on there, I will try and put it up there.
*Members*
Nightingale
Justice
Lazarus
Shannon
(There are no new members this week if you know anybody who is interested in EFOC you can tell them to drop us and e-mail)
*Holiday Info*
Lady day- March 25th
Full moon-Thursday
*Spell of the Week*
House Protection Spell
*This should be done on the waning moon, as close to the new moon as possible*
Raise athame in salute to the Goddess and the God, asking their assistance in your "house cleaning" Now beginning at the front door, walk throughout your home clockwise. At each window or other opening make and invoking pentacle with your athame(invoking because you are invoking protection. You may wish to chant as you do this. An example is:
" Lord and LAdy of the day, keep a;; harm far away. Set your guard ever near Let no evil enter here."
After you ar finished your entire living space visualize the 3D outline of your home being completly made of and sealed with white light. Thank the Lord and Lady for their aid.
*Horoscopes*
Weekly Horoscope for this week:
ARIES-
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to take on more responsibilities in your life. Opportunities to expand your horizons and your income will arrive on the scene this week from nowhere. Someone who had taught you lessons in the past will now help you to show your worth. Get out there and prove yourself to the real world. Use your past experiences to build your confidence and overcome any obstacle put in your way. A good relationship will provide you with a solid anchor, as your success also depends on your loved ones. Communication will help you to be more objective in your thinking. Someone with a heart of gold will smile on your efforts and help make things happen in a big way.Think things through before announcing your grand plans. Others can help you to tune the finer details later but, you can only rely on yourself to get the job done right.
TAURUS-
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to get back on the horse that threw you off. You and only you know why you feel so pressured. Try to be a good host at home or a helpful guest while visiting. Don't allow pettiness turn into hasty words or rash
decisions. The extra stress you feel may cause you to be more bull headed than usual.That could really cause someone close to you to get their feelings hurt. Emotional turmoil will result in more stress. Use your strong personality as a social anchor. Your charm will
help keep them focused on the business at hand. Try your best to be a little more flexible
and a little more tolerant of others and you'll feel more in tune with yourself. Positive
thoughts can lead you to laughter instead of frowning at someone else's joke. Be true to
your own feelings. Your purpose is to make other's lives more interesting. Take the time
you need to analyse all of your options before closing a deal or proposing a new scheme.
Allow others some time to get used to the idea first, before throwing any more curves.
GEMINI
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to rally others to successful heights. If
you are honest in your deeds, strong backing will come from higher ups. When you believe
in yourself, you are highly believable to others, as well. Your professional air will
influence others to your way of thinking. Communicate your thoughts and listen for new
ways to achieve those goals. Kindred spirits will bond in a flurry of ideas and proposals.
You have your special moments, even when others don't understand, they still follow your
lead. A family member may expect your undivided attention. Don't allow this distraction
to keep you from getting ahead. It wouldn't hurt to accept their apology, but you must
focus on the tasks at hand. Once you start to focus on your priorities, you'll be able to
imagine many different possibilities. A surprise visitor may try to explain a recent
misunderstanding. Heed their words, but separate the lies from the truth.
CANCER
This week's scenario is highlighted by you ability to pull ahead of everyone else in the
race. You are the authority on matters of domestic comfort and joy. Bring along your
sense of home wherever you go. Fresh ideas and interesting people will appear from
nowhere. Don't allow them to distract you from your winning strategy. Emotional
distractions may threaten to weaken your impact on others. Seek out the advice of an
understanding mentor who understands your strengths and can help you to clear the
path. You'll be able to regain your comfort zone, once you decide which path you're going
to take. Strong physical sensations could hamper your judgment. Be honest about your
emotions but don't be too explicit. Not everyone will understand your feelings. It's
amazing how effective you can be when given free rein.
LEO
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to keep your finger on the pulse and
your feet firmly on the ground. You have to be ready for sudden changes and must avoid
taking sides. Your leadership fills a void instead of just boosting your ego. Your sunny
personality is your ticket to discovery. Your cheerful dedication to the cause will be
noticed by both peers and higher ups. If you are quick to react, you'll be able to tackle
problems before they become issues. You'll have the strength to turn things around alone,
if necessary. Everyone will appreciate you for your honesty. Intuition comes on strong
when your logic is vague. Stop the process long enough to figure out what will actually
make you happy. You have a mind and a life of your own. Wait until you're good and
ready to reveal your dreams to others.
VIRGO
This week's scenario is highlighted by your need to work out details on your own. You
may be wearing your emotions on your sleeve, so react only if you are ready to listen to
others feelings, as well. Only give your heart to those who take you at face value. Others
will try to be part of the judging committee but you need to make your own decisions.
Create a diversion to keep them busy, while you work alone. Once you get lost in the
details, you won't be able to hear anything else. Brilliant ideas will have a way of arriving
out of necessity. You'll be right on target and nothing will cause you to lose your aim.
Your talents and achievements will be well noted in the record. Your task is to
manipulate things so that they don't get out of control. By week's end you should try to
relax and enjoy yourself.
LIBRA
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to put a positive spin on everything
you do. Your role feels well established in the community. Good luck will smooth over any
of the rough spots you hit, this week. Your energy is far too electric to spend on routine
everyday business. A new chapter of your life is about to begin. Someone new may appear
on the scene, looking for attention and admiration. Be realistic and don't make promise
that you can't deliver. Make plans to do something special with friends or family. They'll
appreciate the gesture and treasure it forever. Friendship is the key to bigger and better
things for you. It'll be surprisingly easy to give others what they want. Ignore your
worries and let your sense of adventure take over. Go for it without any further
hesitation. Things will turn out exactly the way you wanted them to.
SCORPIO
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to sense that there may be something
missing from the mix. Your intuitive feelings may cause you to want to scream. Hold your
tongue, as negative displays of emotion will only hurt your reputation. Others may try to
introduce themselves as friends, but they are not sincere. Only you know if you're walking
into their trap. Independent thinkers will find different ways to get their ideas across. If
the time is right, the magic will happen. Try your best to separate your personal and
professional lives. By week's end, you'll be able to collect on an offer that's you thought
you missed. You'll be drawn to others who share your ideals. Take the first steps from
doubt into certainty.
SAGITTARIUS
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to face your fear of being alone. You
may feel overwhelmed, but you'll still be able to stand up for your beliefs. You'd prefer to
delegate orders to others but if you must, you'll put your time in the trenches. Whatever it
takes to feel part of the team. You've done very well with what you have to work with, but
now it's time to do even better. Use your sense of humour rather than trying to make a
serious point. You have to keep them interested or they'll look elsewhere. Past experience
has shown you that you have to be careful in relationships. You'll do just fine, if you
remember to have a little more patience and understanding than usual. Sometimes, it's
hard for you to care about those who don't have their priorities straight. If someone
speaks to you from their heart, you'd better listen to what they have to say. Individuals
function best when being a part of a trusting team. You do good deeds because you want
to, not because you have to.
CAPRICORN
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to slow down the pace and concentrate
on one thing at a time. Emotional logic is nonexistant, but with a more strategic plan,
you'll be able to reach new areas of understanding. If challenged, you'll be glad to oblige.
Is it you or them? One way or another, someone is going to get hurt. Rumours or secrets
can be very harmful to other's reputations. Focus on the truth rather than passing along
misinformation. Hold your head high, knowing that you have not caused the damage.
Someone may be trying to confuse the issues. You should take this occasion to reconsider
who your friends are. You're in command of all the details. Knowledge is its own reward,
but extra money will come in handy.
AQUARIUS
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ability to use your imagination in a more
practical way. Normal is for people who lack creative imagination. Despite all of your
troubles, you'll manage to impress someone who thinks that you are special. A little stress
is sometimes a good motivator for you. You'd feel empty if you weren't learning something
new all the time. You have your own ideas about how the world should evolve. A sudden
change of course won't throw you off the track. Your reach will become more fluid and
less structured. A change in strategy will allow your imagination run wild. Go for the easy
win. Try to skip the steps you feel unnecessary. Negative thoughts will lead you to
despair, so put things into a more positive light. If you close your mind, you're sure to
miss something incredible.
PISCES
This week's scenario is highlighted by your need to feel more secure. Your insecurities
stem from other's lack of responsibility. All of your good will be wasted if you can't
communicate those feelings. Sincere attempts will get the attention of those who really
matter. Changes in your family structure will now help you to cope with other changes in
your professional life. You might still be able to profit from this experience if you try
early in the week. You can share joint responsibilities without feeling all the stress on
your shoulders. You just have to remember what your real priorities are. A vital
relationship will thrive with a burst of fresh energy. Start from the beginning and see
what you can build from there. Your presence will be required to complete the cycle. If
you want true peace of mind, the only choice you have is to be patient. Your concern for
human interests will teach you more about compassion. By week's end, you'll be able to
change things that were previously stuck in time.
*Calendar*
(I'm still working on this but hopefully by next week i'll have it in)
*Moon Info*
This Thursday is the fullmoon i believe. Some things that you can do are: "The Charge of the Goddess" or to restock on your holy water.
*Paganism 101*
I;m in the process of gathering all the bits of information I need still. It's a time consuming project, not to mention I'm also doing a live class and that one comes first.
*From the Witch's Mouth*
Thanks Shannon for helping with the horoscope thing. I'm gratefull. And thanks to all of you that have found time to join the MSN community. I'm going to be adding pages to that later on. Star posting more if you have time. Thanks.
~Justice~
*Goddess of the Week*
This weeks Goddess is Airmed. She is an Irish faery Goddes of witchcraft and herbal lore. She is Dian Cecht's daughter, one of the Tuatha de Dannann, and helps him to produce his sacred healing spring. Airmed mourned so keenly when her brother Miach died that all the herbs of the worls sprung for his grave while she tended it, and taught her their uses. Invoke Airmed for faery magick, magick herbalism, and witchcraft. Earth is her element.
*Meeting Log*
There is no meeting log because there was no meeting this week.
*The Realm of the Real*
The review of this week...hmmm so sum it up in one word. I think that i would pick the word busy. The sad thing is, I didn't get anything done even being busy like i was. I'm sorry about the newsletter being late, but there will be another one this week too. So don't you all worry. Ostara was a beautiful night, and was a great time to meditate on the happening of these past months. I hope that you all did something nice for the holiday.
*Book Review*
This week's book is Wicca: The Guide for the Solitary Practitionar, by Scott Cunningham. This is also and excellent book and i would recommend it to all. It covers many things, not as many as in To ride a silver broomstick, but that may be because he goes more indepth on each subject. This book also includes Scott's personal BOS in the back. He has quite a bit of information on herbs and that was quite helpful.
So I want to wish everyone an excellent weekend. Goddess Love you all. Blessed be.
*Endless Forest*
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