Spring is Really Here!
It's a magical life!
So many changes going on at my house! I have been accepted as the Metro Detroit Dog Examiner (different name, don't be confused, still me!). This marks my first official paid writing gig. Since my move I feel ready to make even bigger changes in my life and I'm searching for a new job. I'm ready to get out of the office and starti doing more meaningful, hands-on work. Please send energy to help me with this goal!
Now that we're settled into our new home, I plan to put more focus into my various online endeavors. I have several. If you like this one, check out the others:
http://www.witchmoot.com
http://www.motorcitypagans.net
http://www.witchipedia.com
Lunar and Solar Events this Cycle
New Moon in Taurus occurs at 11:24pm EST on Friday April 24th
This is good time to prepare your garden for planting with a garden blessing ritual or to set up or rededicate your garden altar. It is also, a great time to begin a new business venture or start a new job! You may also wish to use this energy for protection spells or those related to strengthening that you hope to grow in the future.
The moon goes void of course at 11:41am EST on Sunday April 26th
The moon enters Gemini at 5:02pm EST on Sunday April 26th
Today's energy supports communication, artistic and intellectual pursuits. Apply to colleges, auditions, spells to increase awareness of business. Website traffic spell. Study for finals or write that term paper and cast a spell to have it be well-received. If you are an author sending out manuscripts, you can work magic today to have those be well received.
Good time for planting beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers and other above ground crops.
The moon goes void of course at 12:22pm on Tuesday, April 28th.
The Moon enters Cancer at 5:39pm EST on Tuesday, April 28th
This is a good time for psychic work, cleansing, purification spells, dedication and protection of the home and also pets. Also creative pursuits, breaking hexes, and banishing negativity from the home.
Plant!
The moon goes void of course at 12:45pm on Thursday, April 30th
The moon enters Leo at 8:57pm EST on Thursday, April 30th
This is a good time for magical work related to leadership, strength, and binding spells. Consider casting a spell to encourage your boss to give you a promotion.
Plant above ground crops and flower beds.
Beltane May first
Plant above ground crops, okra, beans, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and flowers.
The moon goes void of course at 6:08pm EST on Saturday, May 2nd.
The moon enters Virgo on Sunday, May 3rd at 12:37am EST.
Another good sign for doing spell work to support your job search, get a raise or promotion and improve financial situation. Spell work to support self-improvement, such as starting a diet or exercise program or developing a good habit, such as being more organized.
A good time to get rid of weeds and pests. I will be washing to scale off my poor cherry tree!
The moon goes void of course at 9:30pm EST on Monday, May 4th
The moon enters Libra at 5:52am EST on Tuesday, May 5th.
This is a good time to do magic together as a couple. Also to enter contracts and to do spells relating to legal issues and court cases.
The moon goes void of course at 6:00am EST on Thursday, May 7th
The moon enters Scorpio at 12:49pm on Thursday, May 7th
This is a good time for psychic and dream work and protection spells as well as a good time to plant above ground crops, grains and flowers.
Full Flower Moon in Scorpio, Saturday, May 9th at 12:02am EST
To see how I make these determinations, please visit my article Magical Days for Spellcasting.
Witch in the Garden
I started my seeds (late!) in homemade containers made of egg cartons. I hope this works out well. It will be my first foray into container gardening and I'm pretty good at killing houseplants. I got my seeds from Seed Savers. Some seeds that need to be started early are tomatoes, tomatilloes, eggplant, okra, peppers and birdhouse gourds. I just happen to have written articles about most of those in the herblore section.
I've also joined The Mulch which looks like it wants to be a social networking site for gardeners. The tools there will serve as my gardening diary and it should be educational and interesting anyway. It seems like a great idea though they're a little slow and clumsy now, but they're new so I forgive them. If you'd like to join too, you should be my friend. I go by Morningbird.
Witch in the Kitchen
Check out this great recipe for Beltane Bannocks from A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook by Patricia Telesco. (pg 55)
Ingredients
2 cups hot milk
1 1/2 cups instant oatmeal
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp grated orangei peel
1 tbsp chopped almonds
Directions
Pour the milk over the oatmeal in a large bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
Beat in the egg, baking soda, orange peel and almonds until the consistancy is like a thick pancake batter. Heat a griddle over a moderate flame and grease it. Pour a bit of the batter onto the griddle and cook. Flip after bubbles form and cook the other side. Serve with butter and honey.
From Dawn's Reading List
What am I reading? Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned . I highly recommend it to the home schoolers, not so much as a textbook but as a sort of curriculum guide. It makes me sad to realize that America has always been screwed up and corrupt so it makes me feel kind of hopeless. My husband on the other hand says it makes him feel better to know we've just been keeping with the status quo as long as the two of us have been around to pay attention. It's nice to think about that utopian past though, isn't it? Well, this book will crush that to bits. He recommends I read A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present next. He says it'll make me feel better. We'll see.
Much nicer things can be found over at my friend Heather's Barefoot Books site. Check it out if you've got little ones.
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