CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 CoffeeTable CovenIssue 08/March 2019 Spotlight on: Stephen @awitchespath The Eostre Sabbat Holi & Ostara: Joining Celebrations Menstrual Magic & many more articles inside! 1 CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 Featured Artist: Ahnalisa Reavis [email protected] Instagram: dirtworks_ceramics Facebook: www.facebook.com/dirtworksceramics Website: www.dirtworksceramics.com 2 3 CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 IG: @cinnamonhare 4 5 CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 TABLE OF CONTENTS Astrological Forecast Page 8 March's Crystal & Herbal Feature Page 38 Astronomy Reference Guide Page 12 Menstrual Magic Page 44 Editorial Letter Page 14 Spotlight On: Stephen Page 50 InstaFeature: @covenofcrows Page 18 Ostara Lavender Lemonade Recipe Page 58 Spring Fae by S.K. Tom Yick Page 22 Ostara Tarot Spread Page 62 The Eostre Sabbat Page 24 Ostara Blessings: A Short Story Page 68 Holi & Ostara: Joining Celebrations Page 30 Element by Sam Grey Page 74 6 7 CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 horoscope predicts that although within. March's Astrological this month of march 2019 is a balancing act for you, there is Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19) Forecast much to learn and receive in the Everyone deserves a break now reflection of another’s life. and then. The only problem, https://www.yearly-horoscope.org/march-2019-monthly/ Capricorn, is you may continue to Libra (Sept. 22 – Oct. 23) Aries (March 20-Apr. 19) be tapped through your strong run the treadmill. You are running in different Your ability to take the lead communication skills. If so, you can miss the opportunity and push through obstacles is directions this month trying to keep for sweet reflection that leads to a your world in balance. If you only thwarted this month by numerous Cancer (June 21 – Jul. 22) new view of your life path. Avoid focus on keeping other’s happy, responsibilities. This can cause You are in the home stretch of a the temptation to be negative you may miss the gifts of personal frustration and irritability. For you, two year challenge. Don’t quit! during the first ten days of March growth. This year brings benefit in the march 2019 begins with one Assess your direction, implement 2019. Know there is a deep river of new contacts and alliances. Your foot on the brake and one foot decisions and find solace in creativity within you. Ideas flow like natural social grace is enhanced in on the gas pedal. By the Spring contemplation. Especially curb water, and nourish the seeds of new work and play. Equinox, all stops are resolved and frustration March 6 -9 2019. Release projects. you can exuberantly express your what is not worth keeping. Yes, the Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 22) passion to manifest a new reality. Sun will come out from behind that Aquarius (Jan. 19 – Feb. 18) Your home brings great comfort this dark cloud by the mid-Summer. You are on a roll Aquarius. Despite Taurus (Apr. 19 – May 20) month. Creative juices are flowing. conservative trends, you are in Children benefit from your deep You like to be comfortable, and this Leo (Jul. 21 – Aug. 22) the right place at the right time. sensitivity and intuition. This is the dynamic trend of transformation Your relationships are up for healing Trust your vision for a humane month to dream, play and explore may unsettle your senses. Cultivate this month of march 2019 Leo. Your future. Your global perspective your capacity for intimacy. Holding present moment awareness, and ability to take charge is hampered is enhanced by strong intuitive onto resentment does not get you you can be a strong anchor in the by hidden motives. Valuable energies. But, resist the temptation where you want to go. winds of change. There is a focus insight comes as a result of looking to save others. Peace really does on career this month. New projects beneath the surface of things. You begin with you. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) may be in the visionary stages. are in a better position to determine Reflexing back into repetitive and the truth. Remember, “All that Pisces (Feb. 18 – Mar. 20) habitual behavior leads nowhere. Gemini (May 20 – June 21) glitters is not gold.” Happy Birthday Pisces! With Uranus Finances may be an area of delay The powerful trend of transformation in your Sun Sign for the next seven is re-making you from the inside and frustration, but you are in a Virgo (Aug. 22- Sept. 22) years, creative juices are flowing. out. Truly, you are beginning to see position to resolve these issues as Your no nonsense approach to life March is the month to recognize the light at the end of the tunnel. the month unfolds. Your easy-going is thrown for a loop. People come your dreams and let them unfold in Take some time to retreat into the and personable style can go a out of nowhere, requesting your new directions. Be on your toes, and inner sanctuary of your spiritual long way in career developments. services, and diverting attention open to positive surprises. Universal home. Revelation, healing and Exciting possibilities in this area can to their needs. The 2019 march guidance is very strong, and at your understanding are to be found fingertips. 8 9 CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 CailleachCandles Formerly Little Lady Crafts First experience: Shop Owner: Nola For the product you’re receiving Location: Ireland the prices are fantastic. The scents International Shipping: 8.00 (one are light and not too strong on the candle)/12.00 (multiple) nose for me which is sometimes Currency: Euro a problem. 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This full moon was known by early Native galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this to interfere. was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox moon has also been known as the Full Crow Moon, the occurs at 21:58 UTC. The Sun will shine directly on Full Crust Moon, the Full Sap Moon, and the Lenten the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts Moon. This is also the last of three supermoons for of day and night throughout the world. This is also 2019. The Moon will be at its closest approach to the the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) usual. in the Southern Hemisphere. 13 12 13 CoffeeTable Coven Issue 08 Letter From The Editor There’s a sticker on the wall above my workspace. It reads “rebirth”. It’s my word of the month for March. We’re In the beginning of February, I re-emerging from the warming soil, planted tomato seeds. A week later, stretching our thoughts out toward the they sprouted. I had never planted sun. It’s our time for rebirth. The creative CoffeeTable Coven tomato seeds before and I began to juices are flowing again, and we’re busy get excited about my new flourishing bombarding our own selves with new Editor In Chief babies. Another week passed and they ideas. The wheel is turning and the Our Patrons: Julie Mango grew some more inches, their first leaves season is changing. It is the New Year. Lagertha Scarlet Leslie Young setting in and reaching out toward the We have goals, plans, and dreams all Katt Carpenter Taylor Nicole Senior Content Manager sun. Shannon Hinojos Mersea Lopez Ashley Michele waiting to be tried out. Let’s give them a Sea Lopez Sandy Menard And now we’re heading into March chance. and I’m buying new pots to replant the Carrie Gardner Melody Huckins Lead Developer Jessica Starr Kat Kris Sankar biggest and strongest of them, already I hope you all enjoy Issue number Yasmine Ghouzlani six inches tall.