Articles written by Joanne E. Brannan
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Nature's Spirits and Devas
Writers claim that claim that communication with the elemental beings of the natural world such as devas and nature spirits is essential for the future of humanity.
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The Pagan Origins of Christmas Decorations
Many people enjoy Pagan Christmas traditions without knowing of their origins. From the Yule wreath to candles and lights, ancient practices abound at Christmas.
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Totem Fox Spirit Guide
A fox totem or spirit guide is an intelligent and cunning ally in shamanic work. Learn how to understand and work with a fox power animal.
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The Wiccan Athame as Magical Tool
Sometimes known as the magic knife or sword, the athame is used to control the flow of energy in Wiccan spellwork.
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Wiccan Wands for Magic Spells
The magic wand is a key tool in Wicca, whether sourced from a Wiccan store or homemade.
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The Best Christmas Meal Trimmings
Roast potatoes that melt in the mouth need goose fat and unrefined sea salt, and proper gravy made with real bone stock transform the Christmas meal!
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Totem Cat Spirit Guide
A cat totem or spirit guide symbolizes feminine wisdom to the Shaman. Understanding and working with a cat power animal.
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Wiccan Symbols and Their Significance
Modern Witchcraft has many associated signs and symbols. Develop an understanding of Wiccan symbolism.
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Black Mirrors and Crystal Balls for Divination
How to use a black mirror or crystal ball for scrying, foretelling the future and penetrating the subconscious.
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How to Cook Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var flavescens) is delicious on its own as an accompanying vegetable, or as an ingredient in healthy pasta recipes.
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Crystal Magic for Success
Use these special stones to boost career and wealth, along with prosperity in the widest sense of the word.
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Bookmark Craft Idea
How to make a bookmark gift that is both personal and beautiful with a laminating machine and hand crafted pressed flowers.
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Totem Eagle Spirit Guide
An eagle totem or spirit guide symbolizes divine and earthly power. Understanding and working with an eagle power animal.
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Spells for Healing Another
Wiccan healing spells intended to improve physical health can support natural healing and give emotional and spiritual strength to the sufferer.
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Spells for Healing
This Wiccan self-healing spell strengthens the natural healing process, and helps to comfort and calm during the recovery process.
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Totem Horse Spirit Guide
A horse totem or spirit guide symbolizes freedom and power for the Shaman. Understanding and working with a horse power animal.
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Free Christmas Shapes for Cookies and Decoration
These downloadable Christmas stencils can be used for Xmas baking, creating cozy seasonal decorations and encouraging kids to be creative over the holidays.
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Wiccan and Pagan Calendar 2010
The Wheel of the Year includes many sabbats celebrated by Wiccans and Pagans to mark the changes in the seasons
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Candle Magic with Wicca
Cast real spells that work using the ancient art of magic candles. The use of colored candles in Wiccan spells is both simple and effective.
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Wiccan Love Spells to Find a Lover
Magic spells to attract true love. Seek a soul mate for romance and passion with Wicca.
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Wiccan Love Spells for Fidelity
Tend the garden of Love with these Wiccan love spells that help to deepen and strengthen relationships.
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Wiccan Magical Incense
Incense burned on charcoal discs is a powerful tool in magic spells. When creating a sacred space use incense to unlock the magical properties of Wiccan Herbs.
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Wiccan Pentacle Magical Tool
The symbol of the pentagram depicted within a circle is a powerful element of any Wiccan spell. Learn about the magical qualities of the Wiccan Pentacle.
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Totem Hawk Spirit Guide
A hawk totem or spirit guide symbolizes foresight and perception to the shaman. Learn how to understand and work with a hawk power animal.
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Maldon Salt from Essex England
Natural Unrefined Sea Salt has been produced in Maldon since Saxon times, and is praised by celebrity chefs including Jamie Oliver and Nigel Slater.
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Make a Halloween Mask with Kids
This cheap Halloween mask is a great craft project with kids. Paper mache masks are easy to make and the results can be scary or cute!
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Interview with an Indigo Adult
An Indigo adult gives his advice on life as a gifted sensitive. He has sought to conceal his gifts, until now. He now offers genuine guidance for Indigo children.
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Salt a World History Book Review
This History of Salt brings to life the influence of salt throughout history, from bloody salt wars through crippling salt taxes to the rise and fall of cultures.
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Thai Fish Sauce in Cooking
Fish Sauce is used in the place of salt, and as a dipping sauce, in many Asian Cuisines. Use Thai Fish Sauce to enhance the flavor of a wide range of savory dishes.
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Babyliss Bath Spa Review
The Babyliss Body Benefits Shiatsu Bath Spa gives a gentle, pleasant vibrating massage to feet, neck or back along with a moderately powerful water jet.
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Self Development at the Findhorn Foundation
The Findhorn Bay Ecovillage and Cluny College, Forres offer a wide range of exciting and challenging courses in spiritual development, personal growth and ecology.
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Wicca Samhain Magic Spells and Rituals
Pagan Wiccan Halloween celebrations mark the descent of darkness, alongside a retreat within for communion with the spiritual realm, and for personal regeneration.
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Dulux Paintpod Review and Advice
With careful use the Paintpod can make interior painting easier, but not foolproof, for the DIY enthusiast. Follow these tips to help avoid problems.
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Samphire is Delicious Gourmet Coastal Wild Food
Marsh Samphire is a popular wild food ingredient often found on fish stalls. Delicious in salads while young, or steamed with butter to accompany fish.
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Free Halloween Shapes for Cookies and Decoration
These downloadable Halloween stencils can be used for Halloween baking, creating scary Halloween decorations and encouraging kids to be creative on the scariest night.
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Create a Scary Halloween Soundtrack
Great Halloween audio can add an extra terrifying dimension to any October 31st celebration. Which sounds to use, and where to find them.
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Working with an Animal Spirit Guide in Shamanism
A Shaman's animal spirit guide can be a powerful companion in spiritual work. Learn to form a solid and instinctive bond with a totem power animal.
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Totem Bear Spirit Guide
A bear totem or spirit guide symbolizes great strength, security and determination for the Shaman. Understanding and working with a bear power animal.
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Wiccan Rule of Three or Three-fold Law
Understand a major law of witchcraft concerning the consequences of casting magic spells. Every Witch should know the Wiccan Law of Return.
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Totem Wolf Spirit Guide
A wolf totem or spirit guide is a loyal and determined ally in Shamanic work. Learn how to understand and work with a wolf power animal.
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The Winter Solstice Wicca and Pagan Festival
The shortest day and the longest night is a time for Wiccans and Pagans to celebrate the return of the light in the depth of midwinter.
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ESL Class Conversation Starter Topics
Motivating Diverse Groups of Students to Practice Expressing themselves in TEFL classes can be a challenge for English Teachers.
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Sabbat of Mabon at the Fall Equinox
Pagan Holiday to mark the Autumnal Equinox celebrates the completion of Harvest, harmony between the inner and outer worlds, and the decline of the Sun's energy.
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The Shamanic Way of the Bee by Simon Buxton
An ancient order of Shaman Bee Masters in Britain, and beyond, continues rites that were conceived at the dawn of time.
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Wiccan Book of Shadows
Many Wiccan practitioners choose to keep a Book of Shadows in which they set down and evolve their Witchcraft spells and rituals.
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Totem Owl Spirit Guide
An owl totem or spirit guide symbolizes great insight, wisdom and maturity to the Shaman. Learn how to understand and work with an owl power animal.
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A Forest Garden Year with Martin Crawford
Martin Crawford, Director of A.R.T. in Devon, England, acknowledged expert in temperate forest gardens, takes viewers on an inspiring and practical gardening adventure.
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The Wiccan Chalice as Magickal Tool
Ancient and potent symbol, chalices are used in Wiccan ritual to represent fertility, emotion and the element of water.
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How to Find an Animal Spirit Guide
Shamanic Journeys are often performed in the company of a power animal. Shamanic practitioners may use meditation to find their own totem animal.
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Wiccan Love Spells
Magic love spells may be used to attract love from an unnamed person, or to help smooth or deepen an existing partnership.
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Discovering Shamanism
Shamanism can be confusing, covering everything from experiencing a Shamanic journey first-hand in a Shamanism workshop to the history and culture of traditional Shamans.
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Traditional Shamanism Worldwide
Shamanism is practiced in countless regions of the world, from the Americas to Australasia, from Siberia to Asia.
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Manifesting Prosperity with Wicca
Abundance and prosperity consist of far more than money alone. These Wicca spells help to achieve both blessings.
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Wiccan Garden for Herbal Magick
Using home grown plants in magic spells and other magical uses enhances the potency of the ritual. The practitioner is more closely bound to the herbal magick.
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Celtic Festival of Lughnasadh or Lammas
Lughnasadh or Lammas falls when the first of the grain is harvested at the beginning of August, naturally an important moment for traditional agricultural communities
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Pheasant in Red Wine and Herb Sauce Recipe
Enjoy the rich flavors of this warming dish, ideal for a cold winter's day. Prepare in advance for an easy, traditional evening meal.
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How to Cook Perpetual Spinach (Beta vulgaris var
A versatile vegetable, plentiful at a time of year when greens are scarce. Enjoy in pasta bakes or with lightly poached eggs.
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Who Were the Ancient Druids?
The Druids were well respected elders in ancient Celtic society, who fascinate even today, but they left very few written records.
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A Pagan Midsummer
One of the most significant days in the Pagan Calendar, the Summer Solstice, is a time for celebration of the abundance of summer, and a time to prepare for the darkening
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Celtic Festival of Beltane or Beltain
Beltane is an important moment in the Wiccan Calendar. Fires, socializing and being in nature are all fitting celebrations for this time of celebration!
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How to Make a Wiccan Altar
A Wiccan Altar may feature the Magickal Tools Athame, Chalice, Pentacle and Wand. It is used to perform rituals and Magick, and for quiet spiritual reflection.
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The Way of Wyrd Book Review
Brian Bates' book "The Way of Wyrd" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Anglo-Saxon Shaman in the Mysterious world of Ancient England.
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Stonehenge and the Druids
Stonehenge has long been associated with Druids. Although many myths abound, a strong link still exists between contemporary Druids and this unique site.
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Modern Druid Organizations
Modern Druidry is the continuation of an 18th Century revival of interest in ancient Druidry, with organizations worldwide.
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Living with a Black Dog Book Review
Books on depression abound, but Living with a Black Dog is a unique and invaluable insight into life with the illness.
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Simple French Cookery by Raymond Blanc
Straightforward recipes for fabulous French food clearly explained by the owner of UK Hotel Restaurant Le Manoir aux Quatr' Saisons.
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Raymond Blanc Book Review
Raymond Blanc's rise to culinary stardom makes a fascinating tale.
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How to Clear Couch Grass
A range of effective techniques for clearing this persistent weed, using both organic and chemical based methods.
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Working from Home Hints and Tips
Home based working sounds idyllic, and it can be, but it takes self discipline, a routine and determination to make it a success.
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Simple Home Spa Ideas
Home Spa treatments that transform the bath into a haven of relaxation and peace. Enjoy a Home Day Spa!
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Cheese Biscuit Thins and Other Party Snacks
Simple ideas for tasty party snacks that can be prepared in advance. Enjoy stress-free party preparations with these finger food recipes!
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Adult Language Class Conversation Topics
Here is a list of questions and topics for ESL teachers, and for other foreign language teachers, to encourage students to talk freely in language classes.
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Childfree Interviews
When women explain that they are childfree by choice, they are often met with disbelief, "You'll change your mind!", or are accused of being selfish or unfeminine
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Childfree by Choice
Research shows a steady increase in the number of puple women, that is women who choose to remain child free.
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Fence Sitting Over Parenthood
Choosing whether or not to have children can be a very difficult experience. Advice and reflections on considering the child free option.
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History and Making of Stilton Cheese
The King of British Cheeses, Stilton Blue Cheese is delicious served with a robust red wine, and is a versatile ingredient in savory recipes.
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Crystals for Protection
Use the magical properties of crystals to safeguard, shield and protect in these challenging times.
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Caracalla Spa, Baden-Baden, Germany
The Caracalla Spa offers a very complete spa experience in natural thermal mineral waters for a bargain price.
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Friedrichsbad Roman Irish Bath, Baden-Baden
Discover what visitors to these magnificent thermal baths experience; sixteen spa treatment steps for complete relaxation!
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Imbolc Spells and Rituals
Spells and rituals to celebrate the reawakening of the earth and to manifest desires at the Wiccan Festival of Imbolc.
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Ceps, Cèpes or Porcini Wild Mushrooms
Just a few slices of dried cep mushrooms add a wonderful rich flavor to many savory recipes.
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Day Spa Hints and Tips
Choosing the best day spa, planning what to take and making the most of a day of pure relaxation.
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Roquefort Blue Cheese
Learn more about this delicious, rich, blue cheese made of ewe's milk matured in cool caves in the heart of France
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Advice and Reflections on Money
Words of wisdom on money, wealth, happiness and life from ancient history to the modern day.
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Simple Apple Desserts
These two classic apple dessert recipes are simple to make, and the results are mouthwatering!
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Gourmet Cooking for Less
Enjoy excellent cuisine while spending less, by using these excellent ingredients to create your own quality dishes.
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Goose Fat or Goose Grease
Goose fat transforms the flavor of roast dinners, and had many other traditional uses such as home poultice remedies.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
There are many traditions and celebrations associated with the Twelve Days of Christmas which follow the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
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How To Choose a Family Vacation Destination
Talking through your choice of vacation as a family teaches understanding and compromise.
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Celtic Festival of Imbolc
Imbolc marks the end of Winter, and the beginning of growth and expansion in the Celtic Calendar.
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Celtic Festival of Samhain
The Eve of Samhain, the 31st October, was an important fire festival for Celtic Peoples and the origin of many modern day Halloween customs.
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Improve Your French
French language learning is faster and more interesting using these free online resources to improve your French alongside your regular French Classes.
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Cheap Places to Eat In Cambridge, England
Eat Well and Save Money on Vacation in the Beautiful University City of Cambridge.
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Andy Warhol, Other Voices, Other Rooms
Offering Much More than just Pop Art, Andy Warhol suggested new ways of seeing the world.
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Seasoning Firewood
Dry wood is essential for an efficient, smooth running open fire or log burner. Prepare your firewood logs to give the best possible burn.
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Wood Burning Stove Accessories
Put the innovative ecofan on a logburner to distribute heat around your home, and use the logmaker or briquette maker to make free fuel logs from burnable waste.
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Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This fabulous winter soup recipe made from pumpkin or winter squash is a wonderful orange color, tastes great, and is good for you.
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Casual Vegetarian Entertaining
Don't worry if one of your dinner party guests is a vegetarian. You will all relax and enjoy your evening with these tasty menu ideas.
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Lower Fat Full English Breakfast
The Traditional English Breakfast Fry-up updated to suit modern demands for less fat and more fiber.
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Sourdough Pizza Recipe
This Whole Grain Sourdough Pizza is Delicious, Easy to Make and Economical
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