General Daily Insight
The Moon is in emotional Cancer, where Crab's hard outer shell can protect our feelings from being washed away by the tides of change. Our mood swings can be quite powerful, even if we choose to keep the intensity hidden just beneath the threshold of perception. Meanwhile, the irresolvable tension between our idealistic dreams and reality builds to a crescendo as the long-term opposition between nebulous Neptune and austere Saturn is exact tomorrow.

Glossary of Wiccan Terms: Altar is a place where you do rituals, or spells. It is often a special table or shelf where your ritual tools are kept or displayed. Your altar does not need to be a permanent location, but can be set up when or where your needs suit.

Here is an herb and its magickal uses: Boneset is used for protection, exorcism, and warding off evil spirits. Sprinkle an infusion of boneset around the home to rid it of evil and negativity. To curse an enemy, burn an incense with a black candle inscribed with the name of the enemy(not recommended--remember the law of three!). Also called Feverwort, Agueweed, Crosswort, Eupatrium, Indian Sage, Sweating Plant, Teasel, Thoroughwort, and Vegetable Antimony.

Traditions of Wicca: Ceremonial Witchcraft is that the followers of this tradition use a great deal of ceremonial magick in their practices. Detailed rituals with a flavor of Egyptian Magick are sometimes a favorite, or they may use the Qabbalistic magick.

People In Paganism: Scott Cunningham
Here are just a few of Scott's books - Wicca: A Guide for a Solitary, Living Wicca, Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews, Truth About Witchcraft Today, and Earth Magic.

The Old Wiccan Laws:(2.) The law was made for the Wica, to advise and help in their troubles.

Developing The Magickal Will: Think about how and why each habitual decision occurs, then decide if that is REALLY the decisiion you want to follow rather than just allowing habit to direct your choice.

Learning the Tarot: The overall meaning of the World Card is that a long-term project is about to come to completion. You're going to accomplish something that you've been working towards for a very long time. It's about success, celebration and fulfillment. The World card can also signify travel, usually a lengthy and significant trip. Possibly a long-awaited vacation.

General Daily Insight
The sensitive Cancer Moon stirs our worries about emotional insecurities. We want to withdraw, but Mars just entered Aquarius, so our unorthodox interactions become more important than retreating. Mental Mercury, now well into its retrograde cycle, backs up into quirky Aquarius, creating an intellectual backlash to our emotions. Mercury and Mars form an irritating semisextile, indicating possible communication struggles with our friends or coworkers.

Glossary of Wiccan Terms: Aura is an energy field that surrounds all living things. Most people are not able to see this field, but some people do have that ability. Your aura is bright and coloured, with the colours reflecting your emotional/spiritual state.

Here is an herb and its magickal uses: Blueberry means protection. Though not recommended, blueberry is said to cause confusion and strife when tossed in the doorway or path of an enemy.

Traditions of Wicca: Celtic Wicca is the use of a Celtic/Druidic pantheon mixed with a little ritual of Gardnerian, and heavily stressing the elements, nature and the Ancient Ones. They had a vast knowledge of and respect for the healing and magickal qualities of plants and stones, flowers, trees, elemental spirits, the little people, gnomes and fairies.

People In Paganism: Scott Cunningham - Just an Author: Unlike some of the other people in paganism, Scott's only major accomplishment in Paganism is writing books. Even with only "one" accomplishment under his belt, Scott Cunningham has had a major impact on the world of Wicca today.

The Old Wiccan Laws: (1.) The Law was made and Ardane of old.

Developing the Magickal Will: Become aware of the vast number of possible decisions and choices that you are faced with everyday.

Learning the Tarot: The overall meaning of the the Judgement Card is that the past is the past, and you need to leave it there. You need to face the things that have already happened and make your peace with it, since you can't change history. Judgement is a card of renewal, healing, and a break from your old way of life. Something new is about to begin.

General Daily Insight
As we inch closer to the Saturn-Neptune opposition next week, we can feel reality pushing against our dreams. Today as beautiful Venus -- all fired up in Aries -- forms tense aspects with serious Saturn and intuitive Neptune, we may confront issues of disappointment in love or financial matters. The smart Gemini Moon gives us the ability to think quickly on our feet. Meanwhile, we anticipate unique solutions as assertive Mars enters inventive Aquarius.

Glossary of Wiccan Terms: Astral Projection is the separation of your spiritual (astral) body from your physical body. Your consciousness and awareness travel with your astral body. While your astral body is free, you can travel around in this world, or leave the physcial plane altogether and explore other planes in the astral.

Here is an herb and its magickal uses: Bluebell is used for luck, truth and friendship. Incorporate into rituals of death & dying to comfort those left behind and ease their sorrow. Also called Jacinth, Culver keys, Auld Man's Bell, Ring O Bells and Wood Bells.

Traditions of Wicca: Calendonii Tradition is formally known as Hecatine Tradition, this demonstration of the Craft is Scottish in origin, and still preserves the unique festival of the Scotts.

People In Paganism: Scott Cunningham - Well-Respected Author: Many of Scott's books are considered must reads when it comes to introductory material on wicca, particularly wicca for solitaires. His easy style made his books easy to read and the material was solid. Scott made wicca accessible to everyone, not just those who were coven-initiated. His most popular book, "Wicca: A Guide for a Solitary" is probably one of the most popular beginners books on the market, and has sold nearly a half million copies world-wide.

Here is a Goddess of the World: Kaliuma(India) - bringer of death, gateway of birth and death, both which happen in blood; wears necklace of skulls, she is the hungry Earth who gives birth to and devours her children. We often see her depicted as squatting on her lover, Shiva's corpse in intercourse.

The Use of Symbology In Magick: Talismans are good examples of the use of symbology in Magick. When making a talisman all the materials used in its manufacture are crafted to epitomize the intended goal. Let us say that a talisman is made to gain in psychic knowledge. The base is formed from sterling-silver or purple paper either one of which can be used to symbolize the psychic processes. A symbol of psychic ability such as the sigil of the Moon is then etched or drawn onto the base and all of this is done on the day of the Moon, the planet of psychic knowledge, capturing in physical and energy form the powers that evoke psychic ability.

Learning the Tarot: The overall meaning of the Sun Card is that its a very simple card. The sun stands for success, happiness, good fortune, and triumph. This is one of the most positive cards in the deck.

General Daily Insight
The restless Gemini Moon over-activates our thoughts, increasing our curiosity about a variety of subjects. The world becomes a tapestry of information as we attempt to weave stories in order to connect the apparently separate bits of data. Meanwhile, impetuous Mars forms a tense semisquare with erratic Uranus, prompting us to act crazy. However, we would be wise to take our time before starting something that we might soon regret.

Glossary of Wiccan Terms: Astral Projection is the separation of your spiritual (astral) body from your physical body. Your consciousness and awareness travel with your astral body. While your astral body is free, you can travel around in this world, or leave the physical plane altogether and explore other planes in the astral.

Here is an herb and its magickal uses: Blue Violet is used for love, inspiration, good fortune and protection from all evil. Carried for protection and to encourage fortune and changed luck. Mixed with lavender to attract lust and love. Worn to calm tempers and bring sleep. Also called Sweet Scented Violet.

Traditions of Wicca: British Traditional Witch is a formal, structured, neo-Gardner that is a mix of Celtic and Gardnerian beliefs. Most famous organization at this time is the International Red Garters. British Traditionals move mostly from within the Farrar studies. They to are fairly structured in their beliefs, and train through the degree process. Their covens are also co-ed.

People In Paganism: Scott Cunningham - His Younger Years: Scott Cunningham became interested in the occult at a young age, after reading a book called The Supernatural, in 1971. Once that seed had been planted, he later sought out a classmate in high school that he knew had similar interests. She introduced him to witchcraft. He began to train in the Craft, and moved from tradition to tradition in search of further knowledge. His first publications were not on this subject, but rather trade articles on automotive topics. His first novel was fiction, a romance novel called "Shadow of Love." He finally began writing on magickal topics with his book on herbs, Magickal Herbalism. From there he continued to write numerous books on Wicca and other Pagan topics.

Here is a Goddess of the World: The Morrigan(Celtic) - Goddess of war, picked the doom in battle, ravens are her animal. The Morrigan is a Triad: Macha, beautiful warrior Goddess who strengthened soldiers; Babh, who came in form of raven, washed the armor of soldiers picked to die and Nemain, who watched the bottle from afar as a serpent and decided the turn of battle.

The Use of Symbology In Magick: As these images become activated, they tend to rise past the subconscious mind and emerge at the conscious level as dreams, visions and intuitions. They project special meanings not always easily verbalized onto objects and images which are associated with them. By voluntarily and purposefully "turning in", the psychic energies are directed into the subconscious level and emerge, carrying the potent images of the collective unconscious; the energy of the archetypes used effectively in magick.

Learning the Tarot: The overall meaning of the Moon Card is that it is a card of hidden knowledge and emotional upheaval. Mysteries, dreams, psychic abilities, emotions, and unknown things are all wrapped up in the Moon Card. You may have to face your deepest fears, or acknowledge your deepest desires. Secrets are going to be revealed, and they may not be things you want to know about.

General Daily Insight
The Moon in unflappable Taurus dynamically squares nebulous Neptune and serious Saturn today, as these two giant planets slowly move toward an exact opposition next Wednesday. This rare alignment has profound impact for months, forcing us to blend Neptune's dreams with Saturn's hard, cold reality. We must face up to any disappointments and then move on. Fortunately, there's potential for fun as the Moon enters friendly Gemini at 5:42 pm EST.

Glossary of Wiccan Terms: Autonomous means "self-governing". A big attraction of Witchcraft is that Witches can be their own rulers and there is little hierarchy in most traditions outside of a High Priestess and Priest.

Here is an herb and its magickal uses: Blue Cohosh means empowerment, purification, money drawing, love breaking, and driving away evil.

Traditions of Wicca: Blue Star Wicca was founded by Frank Duffner in 1975 in Pennsylvania. Blue Star practices mostly as a hierarchial, mystery-based tradition with its roots in the Alexandrian Craft. Most covens operate on a Grove system, in which uninitiated members and students compromise an Outer Court, and initiates make up an Inner Court. Traditionally, a Coven(or Circle) would include both Inner and Outer court members and would be presided over by a Third Degree High Priest and High Priestess.

People In Paganism: Scott Cunningham - Vital Details: Born - June 27, 1956 in Michigan, Died - March 28, 1993 from AIDS complications.

Here is a Goddess of the World: Hecate(Greek) - Hekat, Nubian name; Hekau, Egyptian name which is also Egyptian word for magick; Queen of the Crossroads, night gateways, birth and death, cauldron, 3 is her sacred number.

The Use of Symbology In Magick: As these images become activated, they tend to rise past the subconscious mind and emerge at the conscious level as dreams, visions and intuitions. They project special meanings not always easily verbalized onto objects and images which are associated with them. By voluntarily and purposefully "turning in", the psychic energies are directed into the subconscious level and emerge, carrying the potent images of the collective unconscious; the energy of the archetypes used effectively in magick.

Learning the Tarot: The overall meaning of The Star Card is that the star is a gentle and pleasant card, signifying hope and possibilities for the future. There is nothing earth-shattering going on, so don't worry. This is just a little reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Watch for a spark of inspiration or help from someplace unexpected.