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Llewellyn Publications is an imprint of Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. Llewellyn Publications does not participate in, endorse, or have any authority or responsibility concerning private business arrangements between our authors and the public. Any Internet references contained in this work are current at publication time, but the publisher cannot guarantee that a specific reference will continue or be maintained. Please refer to the publisher’s website for links to current author websites. Llewellyn Publications Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. 2143 Wooddale Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 www.llewellyn.com Manufactured in the United States of America Contents Community Forum Provocative Opinions on Contemporary Topics Melanie Marquis Cannabis and the Environment Banned from production in the United States in the early twentieth century, the Cannabis plant can provide surprising and profound benefits for people and the environment we strive to protect. Gede Parma Syncretism Versus Eclecticism Gede Parma explores the line between a meaningful synthesis of varying ideas and a casual hodgepodge of practices. Mickie Mueller But, You Don’t Look Like a Witch Have you been called “too witchy” or “not witchy enough”? Mickie Mueller takes a fun look at the different guises of witches today and ends up with the old rule: you can’t judge a book by its cover. Dallas Jennifer Cobb Witch Parent Having a child changes your life, but what do you do when it changes your faith? Dallas Jennifer Cobb provides one story of a mother adapting her faith to her newfound motherhood. Susan Pesznecker Reconsidering the Spectre of Pagan Standard Time Does a flippant attitude toward timelines erode our credibility as Pagans? Susan Pesznecker discusses the ethics of Pagan Standard Time and how it affects the public image of Pagans everywhere. Lupa Should You Do Magic for a Cause or Donate Money? We all want to help others when we see a need, and many consider spells to be their unique way of contributing. But is doing a spell for a cause just a cop-out to avoid reaching into our pockets? Witchy Living Day-by-Day Witchcraft Melanie Marquis Ten-Minute Magickal Meals Finding time for magickal practice can be difficult when you’re struggling just to get dinner on the table. Melanie Marquis gives some tips for adding magick to your meals in just ten minutes. James Kambos The Sun Also Rises: Dealing with Grief Grief is a complicated and inevitable emotion. James Kamobs shares here his personal experience with grief, and how his Wiccan faith helped guide him through that difficult period. Boudica Being Pagan in a Bad Economy Being out of work is a stressful and frustrating thing. Boudica provides some tips on using Pagan practices to get yourself back in the job market. Jenett Silver Making the Most of the Moments Go, go, go! Today’s world is a nonstop machine. Take a few minutes to read about how to make the most of a few spare moments in a busy day. Gail Wood Starting a New Moon Group Creating a study group can be a great way to foster community and learning. Gail Wood gives us some tips and advice on starting your own monthly group. Blake Octavian Blair The Art of Magickal Care Packages Receiving a package from a loved one can truly make your day, whether you are celebrating, coping, or simply cruising along in life. Add a dash of magick to the care packages you send for added benefit. Witchcraft Essentials Practices, Rituals & Spells Chandra Moira Beal Dancing the Morris: Where Old Meets New Read all about this Old English practice that is seeing a revival and transformation on both sides of the Atlantic. JD Hortwort Healing Tree Damage Learn how to provide magical and practical care to damaged trees. Deborah Blake Witchcraft On a Shoestring Deborah Blake gives us her top ten tips for working magic while stretching your dollars, from her book Witchcraft On a Shoestring. Gail Wood Needles, Threads, and Pins Work some magic into your mending for charms and blessings you can literally carry with you each and every day. Blake Octavian Blair Shopping for the Magickal Amid the Mundane New Age shops are appearing even in somewhat rural communities, but knowing how to find magick on mundane store shelves can be a real time saver. Ann Moura Rituals for Open Circles Public events can be incredibly rewarding—and incredibly tricky. Ann Moura provides an outline and advice for performing open rituals. Donald Tyson Necklace Numerology Use ancient numerology to create a charm necklace that you can discreetly wear every day until your goal is manifested. Magical Transformations Everything Old Is New Again Linda Raedisch The Snow People What to do on a boring winter’s night in the old family cave? Tell some spooky stories, of course! Tess Whitehurst Being the Change Changing
