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EPNN Imbolc 2007.Pub Imbolc, 2007 EarthTides Pagan Network News Living in Maine, Celebrating the Earth Inside this issue: Turquoise for New Beginnings 25th Annual 2 Beltane on the Beach! Every revolution of the Sacred to the microcosm, turquoise, as a blue stone, About the EarthTides 2 Wheel offers new beginnings for those of is associated with the fifth chakra, the throat Pagan Network us who mark our lives by the turning of the center, the focusing point of the spoken Aesir to Zeus 3 Wheel of the Year. But the year 2007 is word. full of so many new beginnings for me that Annual Meeting! 3 I find myself feeling a little overwhelmed Many cultures, including the Judeo- About the EarthTides 3 and in need of support from many quarters Christian, the Celtic, and the Hindu, hold Pagan Network News and realms. that “in the beginning was the word,” that Starcat's Corner: Unlock- 4 the “word” created everything. The “word” ing your Faerie Senses I will receive my Ph.D. in history this is the link between the potential of the sky Faerie Tidings: An Im- 5 spring. I have begun a new career as a his- and the sea and the manifestation of the bolc Faerie Feast tory professor as of January. I’ve moved earth. When we can say it, we can create it. Greenwitch: Success 6 away from my home and am living on my Turquoise thus can be seen to form a bridge Charm own for the first time in my life. I will be between infinity and reality. It is an actual- Maine Pagan Clergy 7 ordained as a Wiccan priestess in Novem- izing stone that links aspiration with accom- Association Revisioning ber. Help! So many new beginnings! plishment. These mystical properties make Urban by Nature: 8 Even good things can bring feelings of turquoise a good stone for new beginnings. Healing the Earth stress and anxiety! And so, I have found We visualize what we want to create and Calendar of Events 10 my self turning to the gem and mineral feel, and then we “speak” it through the tur- Networking 11 world for solace and grounding, and to tur- quoise in particular. (Continued on page 6) Newsletter Staff: Turquoise has been valued for its Editors: Anu Dudley magical and healing properties for thou- and Fred Griffith sands of years. Material evidence from the Contributors: ancient Persian, Egyptian, and Chinese Arwen Evenstar civilizations shows it was set into jewelry and devotional objects, and buried with the BlackLion dead. Americans are most familiar with Cynthia Jane Collins the use of turquoise by Native Americans, Fred Griffith and turquoise can be found throughout Harper Meader Central and South America, particularly in Marigold the artifacts unearthed from the Inca, Az- tec, and Mayan civilizations. Starcat Turquoise represents elements of both the cosmos and of the material world, a Assistance: sort of “as above, so below” kind of mean- Aree Blackcat ing. In terms of the macrocosm, turquoise Lady Silica represents the infinite abundance of the sky Lord Technos and the ocean and the atmosphere that sur- The Maine Pagan rounds and embraces the earth. In regards Community Page 2 EarthTides Pagan Network News 25th Annual Beltane on the Beach! © 2006—Sherry F. The 25th annual Beltane on the Beach will be Low tide is at 3:44 pm so the tide will be going out held at Popham Beach State Park on Saturday, almost the entire time we are there. This will enable us April 28th. We believe that this is the longest run- to plant our poles on wet sand (easier to dance on than ning open Pagan celebration in Maine. dry sand) AND walk out to the island. As in years past, we will have a pot-luck feast, Details and directions will be in later issues of the a labyrinth to walk, and the longest running (pun newsletter. Reserve the date now on your calendars so intended) annual foot race in Maine held in honor you can be sure to join us for the biggest and best Bel- of Pan. In addition, there will be another “Blessing tane on the Beach ever! of the Steeds” for members of “Ancient Riders”, Sorry: being an open event on state property we Maine’s own Pagan Motorcycle club. can have no pets, alcohol, or skyclad circles... Typically attracting 150 to 200+ Pagans, the day is a great day to reunite with fel- low Pagans you don’t see that of- Will’s ten, meet folks you Copy Center haven’t met be- fore, and network Will Bradford Fax / Internet Access 30 York St. Kennebunk, ME 04043 with others. Low key vending is also possible as long as you take Graphic Design 207-985-1847 U Fax: 207-985-1861 responsibility for your own property, and are not Color Copies P 8-5 Monday-Friday, 9-12 Sat vending food. (It’s frowned on at a Pot-luck…) S [email protected] Copies About the EarthTides Pagan Network The Maine Pagan community is diverse, independ- suggested donation of $11.00 per year. Single cop- ent and geographically distant. We worship in ies may be obtained by sending a $1.50 donation and groups or alone, but sometimes need contact and a a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: EPN, P.O. shared forum to express our ideas and concerns for Box 161, E. Winthrop, ME 04343. this community. E-mail: [email protected] The EarthTides Pagan Network was established in 1989 as a support resource for Maine Pagans. All solitaries and groups are welcome to join. Submission deadline for the Ostara, 07 issue is February 9, 2006. A subscription to this newsletter is available for a Imbolc, 2007 Page 3 Aesir to Zeus FYI: For all you readers Essential Asatru: Walking the who appreciate Ronald Path of Norse Paganism, by Hutton's ability to present Diana Paxson, is an excellent excellent research in a introduction to the Norse path. readable format, we hope Paxson, in addition to writing to have a review of his good fiction (including the next book, Druids: A His- final volume in the Mists of tory (due out later this Avalon series), has turned her year) in the next issue of hand to nonfiction here (as she this newsletter. did in Taking Up the Runes). This book offers readers solid information on Asatru ethics and values, divination, rituals, and theology. Paxson writes clearly and with author- Goth Magick , by Brenda Knight, gives readers ity. (Citadel, $12.95) some excellent information on a topic not previ- ously well-documented. Knight presents Goth ritual, history and mythology; counters some misconcep- Annual Meeting tions; and explains the movement's symbolism and ritual calendar, spellwork, The annual meeting for the EarthTides Pagan Net- correspondences, and even its work will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24th, [dark] sense of humor. If you 2007. We will meet at “Ironwood Grove” in the want to learn about, and learn town of Sidney, Maine (between Augusta and Wa- from, the Goth movement, terville). For directions, please email: computertu- this book is a "must read". [email protected] Note: This title was not writ- ten with the teen witch in Please think about what you want to see mind; the content is definitely EarthTides accomplishing in the coming year. for adults. (Citadel Press, Bring your ideas (and a snack to share) to the $12.95) meeting. See you there!!! About the EarthTides Pagan Network News This newsletter comes out eight times a year, around All signed articles and artwork are the property of the Sabbats. Literary, poetic and artistic contribu- their creators, and ads are the property of our adver- tions are welcome, as are opinion pieces. Please tisers; these may not be used elsewhere without per- keep submissions to no more than two pages, double- mission. spaced. Please submit on disk or e-mail to All other content is copyright © 2007 EarthTides Pa- [email protected] gan Network, all rights reserved. The EarthTides Pa- Subscribers' names, addresses and other personal in- gan Network News and the EarthTides name and formation are kept confidential except to other net- "Moon-over-Maine" logo are copyright © 2007 work members. EPN will aid in establishing contact EarthTides Pagan Network, and may not be used between individuals, but accepts no legal responsibil- without written permission of the EPN Council. ity for the results. Page 4 EarthTides Pagan Network News Starcat's Corner: Unlocking Your Faerie Senses As children, we learn about the five senses and how Touch: Everything we touch has a unique texture, but they work. As we pursue our magick, we become aware most of us go through daily life not noticing. Devote an of our “sixth sense,” and perhaps of other inner senses. hour to really focusing on the feel of each item you touch. But have you ever experimented with your five basic Explore the contrast between the textures and temperatures senses? You can expand them until you experience the of the things around you. Each time you touch yourself or everyday world in a new way, as the faeries do. another person, do so with intention and love. Use gentle If you'd like to try it, find a time when you can relax touch to communicate your feelings to your loved ones. and be undisturbed. Ground and center yourself and do Remember that touch is not only experienced through your some deep breathing (but don't fall asleep). Pick a sense hands: pay attention to how your clothes feel as they touch and focus on it fully.
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