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Now we get to talk about Beltane, commonly celebrated on May 1, and probably the most well known Sabbat after Samhain/Halloween. (Fitting, as Beltane and Samhain are opposite each other on the Wheel.) Beltane gets the most press as a wild fertility holiday full of bonfires and casual sex. Its mentioned in, among other sources, Marion Zimmer Bradleys Mi

Some traditions say it is bad luck to plant sage in your own garden; instead, you should have someone else do it for you. If you take a sage leaf and write your fondest wish upon it, then place it under your pillow for three nights, it is said youll dream of what you wish, and your dream will come true. I use sage in incense to help with learning.

Anise is good for protection and purification. I use it sometimes in candles or incense for meditation and protection.

Last but not least, is Salt. Sea salt is best. Salt cleanses and purifies. It can be used in cleansing rituals, and banishings. Use salted water to purify new

These shall be sent to the High Council quarterly on the dates of January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15.

III. Administration and Operation

A. The Tradition High Council

The Tradition High Council is a Magistrate Board set in place as a tool for all covens within the Noletirian tradition to make use of. The purpose of the High Council shall be to aid in the process of group formation as needed, act as a governing body in matters pertaining to the Tradition as a whole and to be a judge/jury if asked to settle disputes.

1. Membership and Leadership<

Toronto Pagan Conference
It was off to Valhalla for the attendants at this year's Toronto Pagan Conference.Held at the Valhalla Inn, the second annual event was attended by many interested in continuing to bolster the Canadian Pagan Community. With the theme of "Sowing the Seeds" the weekend (March 3-5, 2006) offered a wide variety of interesting workshops and panel discussions.Internationally renowne.

Stolen Away:The Missing Girls Of Iraq
The man on the phone with the 14-year-old Iraqi girl called himself Sa'ad. He was calling long distance from Dubai and telling her wonderful things about the place. He was also about to buy her. Safah, the teenager, was well aware of the impending transaction. In the weeks after she was kidnapped and imprisoned in a dark house in Baghdad's middle-class Karada district, Safah h.

Fair Weather Wicca
A group I work with occasionally had planned a weekend campout and ritual at a local Pagan-friendly retreat, but unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to a forecast of low temperatures, rain, and sleet. Far be it for me to question the fortitude of my friends for deciding against a little cold-weather camping, but by gods, if my ancestors could survive the Ice Age, I could .