We were  so excited to see the release of some new titles by Llewelyn Publications. Every year, we eagerly await the release of the new Witches Calendar, Datebook and the almanacs that they publish. This year was no disappointment! We are unbiased in our assessment of things and we were very impressed with the work produced this year!
The new 2008 Witches' Calendar and Datebook has wonderful articles and artwork. If you have never gotten these before, you will wonder what you did without them!
The Magical Almanac has a variety of short articles and planetary data and will help you maximize the times for doing magick work. The Herbal Almanac contains information on herbs and magickal use. Let's not forget the Moon Sign Book and companion Sun Sign book! The Witches Spell-A-Day almanac rounds out the annuals that Llewellyn publishes.

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Welcome again to the beginning of my favourite part of the year! I can't tell you how happy I have been seeing the roadside stands with their pumpkins, hay bales and corn stalks out. As I write this, Mabon is a week away and the RI Pagan Pride Day is coming up in less than a week. It is an exciting time for Pagans....only 6 more weeks until Samhain. Indeed, this is when I am at my Pagan best....and feel most at home.
Once again, just as on the feast of Imbolc which we celebrated 6 months prior, we are reminded of the need for balance in our lives. Day and Night are equal and this is now a great time to discard things that we do not use anymore. It can be a time of spiritual, physical and symbolic cleansing. This is also our time of Thanksgiving and feasting. Mabon is the feast of the Second Harvest with Samhain being the Final Harvest. It is a time in which we should be introspective and prepare for the coming winter and quiet times.
Some ways to celebrate include preparing a festive meal with harvest foods such as squash, corn, pumpkin pie, mead etc..Decorate your home altar and indeed throughout your home with colorful leaves, pumpkins, mums, corn stalks, scarecrows. Invoke the meaning of the season by wearing fall colours of dark reds, browns, russets and greens. Wear your Pentacle proudly if you are Pagan. Have a chimnea in your outdoor entertaining area? Have a bonfire and revel in the crisp cool night.
As for me, I will be celebrating Mabon with my magickal partner in all things and will be attending Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day in Pawtucket. We will be feasting on our Pagan Thanksgiving and working some magick for a properous New Year on Samhain.
Have a blessed Mabon!
Copyright 2007

A Pagan’s Responsibility to the Earth
Every day, there is more news about environmental damage and the loss of habitat for animals. As a Pagan, I believe that the Earth and her creatures deserve our love and respect. An inherent part of identifying myself as Pagan is this belief , but I have been severely disappointed by others who also use the term “Pagan” to identify themselves.
I have been among “Pagans” who smoke and pollute the air with the byproduct of their disgusting habit (never mind the cigarette butts everywhere!) I have known “Pagans” who keep silent and don’t speak out about the problems that threaten our environment. I have even, horror of horrors, seen abuse of animals.
True Pagans recognize their role as stewards of the Earth and defenders of innocent animals. We are charged with protecting the Earth’s resources from misuse. How does a true Pagan sit idly by when confronted with the travesty of abused animals who are exploited as circus entertainment? How does a “steward of the Earth” turn a blind eye as more of our precious open space is sacrificed so that a new development of McMansions can be built? How, indeed.
I, myself, have resolved to live my ideals to a greater extent. After a period of being vegetarian, I was told that some blood tests came back below normal and that putting my vegetarianism aside was wise until these levels were brought back to normal. I have now recommitted myself to the veggie lifestyle. It saves innocent animals, a very Pagan ideal.
For the longest time I had “spoken of” bringing small garbage bags into the woods where I walk in order to pick up litter. I have now made this a daily habit, as every little bit helps and it really only takes a moment to do.
I am a huge proponent of recycling and try to talk to people about the importance of reusing what we can. Unfortunately, our society believes in “disposability” , so sometimes the habit of throwing things out is hard to break. Still, if one out of a hundred people is inspired to recycle, it eases the impact on the Earth somewhat.
Basically, I am writing to encourage all Pagans to live their common ideals. Revolutions start with the organization of collective focus. When we come together as the Pagan community, changes will be made.
So, if you feel as though you’ve fallen off the ‘True Pagan Bandwagon” when it comes to the Earth and environmental issues, then begin now to live each day in mindful consideration with these simple suggestions:
--Recycle or reuse as much as possible
--Don’t litter and pick up any litter you do see
--Go to www.goveg.com to learn more about vegetarianism
--Speak out against unnecessary development
--Join as many organizations as you can that support the conservation of the Earth and the protection of her creatures
--Be an example to others. Being Pagan is an exalted position. We are the chosen ones and there is a great responsibility when we claim our title.
Copyright 2007