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Cauldron of the
Gray WitchCGW-Monthly Newsletter - January Issue 2012
An eclectic gathering of Witches, Pagans, Wiccans and other, alternative spiritual paths. An eclectic gathering of Witches, Pagans, Wiccans and other, alternative spiritual paths.
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New Year Resolutions
By Lady Hekate
Every year, same thing as we tell ourselves and friends, ”I have made a new year resolution" to lose weight, to volunteer, to be a better person etc; the
list goes on. We make promises to ourselves and others, which sound good,and even wonderful. However, many, many of us end up not keeping these.
Why do we not keep these? As there are many reasons for making promisesfor the New Year, there are also many reasons we do not keep them.
Mystics
We are of various paths and ways
Mystics
We are of various paths and ways
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Promises are serious things, like oaths, and really should not be takenlightly, or just to say because everyone is, or to impress other people.
We as Witches are to keep our words in order. Think before speaking.Be true to your words. Remember you are your word.
13 Goals of a Witch, 13 Moons of the year. Maybe choose a goal to work onfrom full moon to full moon.
Keys to success:
1. Make only resolution promises that you can keep, yet challenge yourself.2. Do not make too many; focus on one or two.3. Make reminders of your resolution promise.
4. Get the family involved if you can.5. You must really want to, for in truth we do what we truly want to do.
6. Do not refuse to get discouraged; if you have a bad day, begin again.7. Anything worth doing is worth work and time.
We can do anything we set our will and mind to. Ask yourself how seriousare you, and why did you make this resolution promise.
Upcoming Events
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Featured GroupsOssurary of the Necromancer Necromancy The Magick of Shape shifting Shapeshifters and
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Star Circle Group to discuss star brothers
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2012 Discussions on Prophecies,
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The North Pole A fun group for holidays.
Discussions on Santa, myths,
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Walk in Souls Rebirthed!! A group for Walk-In Souls,
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Top of Form
Table of Contents
The Crossroads Lady Shadow Winter Activities Lady Shadow
Oracle of month Lady Shadow Moon in January Lady Shadow
Moon Names for the Year CGW MembersPoetry Corner
Includes Poetry of others
Maryrose
Columnist
Maidens, Mothers,and Crones SophiePagan /Wiccan Rev MoonChild
Monthly Cause CGW and In the Dark
Associated Sites Various
Pluralone's Mindfulness and Spiritual Awareness series will continue in
February with the topic, Establishing a 'Home Base'.
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The CrossroadsBy Lady Hekate
Hecate Trivia - Goddess of the three way crossroads where She is honored
as Goddess of the Crossroads. Her sacred day this month is January 8th,
Her feast day. The word 'trivia' is the Latin term for a place where three
roads meet (tri + via). Hecate ruled over the realms of earth, fertility
rituals, and childbirth.
I wrote this just before Her sacred nights; I have been thinking much and
meditating at the Crossroads. Below is just my thoughts and reflection...
We all have been there and will again be there again; it is a place often
visited. The crossroads is more than just two or three paths crossing. In
ancient times it was believed to be the place that spirits and ghosts would
travel at mid night or early morn before dawn. It also was a place of
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conflict or battle; people were known to be attacked or robbed there.
People took a risk going there especially at night.
The Crossroads is about choices: Life choices. Personal choices. They are
also about opportunity presenting itself to you. You can keep going on the
path you have, doing the same things the same old way, or now go a new
path, a new way, with its own challenges, but you will have to make some
new changes. Like the Fool in tarot are you willing to take some risks to
begin anew?
The Crossroads are also about Magick.
Hecate: Goddess of the Crossroads.
She is the Wisdom we need for hard choices only we can make. She cannot
nor will She make them for us, but She stands with Her wisdom available if
we hush and listen.
I looked and saw the pyramid....> The Witch's pyramid...
> Path 1 -To know- The path of Air:
> To know yourself, your higher self, your true self.
> To know your strengths and weaknesses, and what your heart truly
desires.
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> Know your divine and human self. Know your spirit.
> To know:
> Know your Craft,
> Ever learning and growing; never stop seeking knowledge.
> Knowledge is Power.> Know the Goddess, Know The Powers you call. Upon.
>
> Path 2 -To Dare- The path of Fire:
Do you have the Courage to stand the test of fire? Dare to go deeper. Do
you have the courage and no fear to do the work needed to see it through
to the end no matter what? Courage to face the truth of your shadow self.
Path 3 -To Will- The path of Water:
>Our Will is everything in Magick.
>Do we desire it enough that we can see it before it is?
>Do we truly believe in ourselves? Do we believe in what we do, without
doubt? Do we Will it - desire it - enough to not give up?
> As I will So mote it be!
> Do you will to overcome?
> Do as you will and do not doubt. Do as you will to be powerful.
> Do as you will to learn; do as you will to complete your course.
> Your will in life will be tested by the storms.
> Do as you Will it truly.
>
Path 4 -To know when to keep the Silent Path of Earth- The Crone.
We learn best by listening. Wisdom does not show itself in many words or in
loud noises, but is whispered in Silence, revealed in the darkness. The
Crone commands respect, and Silence is a great way to show Her that. As
many will take a time and fast from speaking -- fast with silence. It is a
discipline but has its rewards too. As a Witch, We will walk all four, and then
we at some point come to a place of a fifth road.Fifth Path -Spirit- Kuan Yin (if I am right on this)
>Where all things are One, All things come together. The Path Of Oneness,
unity, interconnectedness.
>Completeness: Where Spirit and the mundane evenly mesh.
>Kuan Yin was said to be a human and had reached the place of Spirit - of
Completeness - and was offered to, or was just able to, Ascend but chose to
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stay in the realm of Earth for She had compassion on all humans and was
willing to still teach, aid and guide others till they all reach Nirvana.
> The Crossroads challenge and call us to:
> Knowledge. Courage. Desire, Will, Imagination, Faith and Silence.
Winter Activities
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Winter ActivitiesBy Lady Hekate
For those of us in the North, and where snow comes to us, there is much
complaining, Aww snow again. I understand; I do not like driving in it.
However, snow has a beautiful side. It can be calming, especially when it
first falls. It is also beautiful. If you have a family or not, there are some fun
things you can do when snowed in.
Snow angels: When I was younger, I used to love going with my cousins,
creating snow angels and sledding in the back yard. A good time for family
bonding: Snowball fights, creating snowmen. One winter we created an
igloo, which was very cool. No pun intended.
Did you know there are other things you may do inside, when snowed in?
Golf: Golf can be played indoors on a miniature level. You can set up a golf
course in your home and even make a tricky golf course by playing around
your furniture. "Play through" under your sofa or chairs. Make the golf ball
out of aluminum foil so if you forget you're inside and hit a little too hard
you won't break a window or the television.
Movie Date: An indoor activity for adults could be a movie date. Whether
alone or with other adults, choose your favorite movies to watch, make
popcorn and junk food and indulge for the night.
Puzzles: Fun for family and individuals.
Charades: Invite friends, have a sleep over.
Maybe time to work on some crafts.
See no reason to let winter get you all blue
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Oracle of JanuaryBy Lady Hekate
Isis
Aset, Her name means Throne
Universal Mother, Goddess of 10,000 names, Goddess of Magick, healing,
fertility. Isis reminds us today that all is connected and interconnected.
Today's decisions will affect your tomorrow, and you are where you arenow because of past choices. Each day is a new Beginning if we want it; life
is not just about you or just about me. Some live as hermits, but in truth
none is an island to themselves.
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The Dawning of a New Year brings light and hope,
This is a new day; it is time to begin again.
Lady Hekate
January’s Moon
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By Lady Shadow
Ice Moon or Wolf Moon comes to us in January.
Native Americans and the Medieval Europeans titled January's Full Moon
after the howling of hungry wolves lamenting the midwinter scarcity of
food. Other names for this month's Full Moon include old moon and ice
moon. This Moon also cautioned hunters of falling ice on trees, as
January’s weather was often mixed of snow and ice. This Moon calls us to
focus inward on us, not on others.
Capricorn is the zodiac sign associated with this Moon
Moon phases
Moon Phases for Jan 2012
Full moon January 9, 2012 12:32:14 AM
Last quarter January 16, 2012 02:09:22 AM
Dark moon January 23, 201212:41:40 AM
First quarter January 30, 201209:11:43 PM
CGW Moon Names of the year
This is from various members
January- Reflection Moon or Quiet Moon
January now height of winter, most of our activities are within
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We have just celebrate Yule, the birth of new light
February - Bridget's Moon
Imbolc Feb 2nd and Bridgid is the honored Goddess during this month
March -The Maiden's Moon
Birth of spring, new life awakens, birth, New beginnings
April -The Fool's Moon
April 2nd April fool . Temperatures warming, people getting out more.Time too kick of new journeys, new projects
May-Lover's Moon
May brings us Beltane, fertility, fire festival,
The Great Rite. Celebration of love
Also called Blossom Moon, when flowers begin to bloom
June -Juno's Moon
Juno/ Hera Both Mother GoddessesA common time for Marriages. Family vacations.
July -Lilith's Moon
July 4th in the USA is independanceLilith stands for independence and freedom
August-- The Serpent Goddess
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The Serpent Goddess is invoked at Lammas because of her rolein rebirth and in
protection of grain. Serpents used to be kept in households to safeguard the domestic
food supply from rodents. Even today, serpents protect grain crops.
September's Moon -Karmic MoonOne of the end Harvests, what we sow we reap.
October's Moon- The Witche's Moon- or Hecate's Moon
The high time for Witches, and Pagans. Color is black .
Also high time of Hecate, who many do honor and evoke during this time,
November's Moon - Thanksgiving
Time to count one's blessings
December's Moon- Crone/ Elder Moon
The end, and death of the year
The darkest hours before the new dawn
Poetry Cor
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Full Moon Blessings.....
the wind is bitter cold coming in from the far north
blowing inland on the tides of the oceans far away shores
the wolf runs majestically with the wind and howls his mournful cry
the raven and the owl are neck and neck in their speed of lightning fly by
the moon is full on this bitter cold and windy December eve
bringing within it is this Glorious Full Moons Blessing
a time to lean back, rest and reflect on the year that has just passed
checking off our lists of what we created, nurtured and brought to pass
we have lived, loved, and laughed to the very best of our ways
sharing each special gift we have that comes from a most sacred placethrough out the year, no longer did we just exist nor merely survive
we grabbed our besoms, flying to the moon, we have learned to happily
thrive
we thought with our hearts, learned to feel with our ego's logical mind
knowing we have created balance within harmony leaving unneeded strife
far behind love has been our seed that we planted deep within the earth in
the early Spring fertilizing it with peace in darkness, we watch what withinthe shadows it shall forth bring
Summer it grew bigger and stronger, adding link within link of life's circle,
never breaking swaying, bending in the Autumn’s breezes it took on a life
of its own, though the past it is not forsaking for we remember the words
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and ways of the Ancient Ones on Goddess's gentle but firm breath
as Winter covers us for a long needed rest, we reflect on the circle of this
life and begin another death
WINTER
Author Valarie
Outside, it’s a cold winter wonderland
Looks so pretty and white, but it’s not bland
The frost on the glass, snow in the trees
Its so perfect, the best you will ever see
The air bites right through you, so cold
But still winter is a sight to behold
The kids are sliding on their sleds
All bundled up, with faces red
Have lots of fun making snowmen
Haven't had this much fun since I was ten
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Ice skating on a frozen lake
While at home, the oven is set bake
Gramm’s home making pies
The outside is blue-gray skies
Winter can be fun for a child
But they are not often mild
Memories of time gone by are dear
Makes me feel you are still near
I wrote this a couple of years ago, thinking of my mom and grand mom, missing them
on a cold winter day and some kids were playing in the snow
,
Where is your resolve? Author Sophie
Every January 1st you hear the same thing. "This year my resolution is to...
[Insert whatever thing you wont follow-up on here after six weeks]."
Whether it be to lose weight, exercise more or to get out more, we seem to
fizzle out somewhere around the first week of February when the novelty
wears off and the inner fires burn down. A resolution is to resolve to do
Maidens Mothers, CronesBy Sophie
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something. To resolve means to make an earnest, heartfelt decision to do
something.
As Witches our words have power and responsible Witches do not throw
power around without thought. Our word is our will and our will is our
power. If we say we will do something, then we do it. If you do not want to
do something or have reservations about doing something then, you should
not say you will.
Perhaps this year you should 'resolve' to monitor your words.
Let your yes's' be yes's and your no's be no's and your maybes be
"let me think on that and I'll get back to you on it". However, if you say you
will get back to them then you must get back to them about it. If you are
the non-confrontation type then your maybes might be "Hmmm, I'll have
to consider that at some length" and then change the subject. At that point
you can consider it and act or consider it and not act. You have not given
your word that you'll get back to them about it and, therefore did not
obligate.
Why does this matter? If your word/will means nothing, then perhaps that
is why you have not seen power in your magickal workings. Perhaps that is
why your spells fizzle to naught or have a severely diminished effect
. It does not matter if its big things or little things.
Your words have power.
Why not make this year the year you 'say what you mean and mean what
you say'. That you will do all you can to fulfill your word and all the
Universe will know that your word is your will and when YOU say,"So mote it be" then it is.
,
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Pagan or Wiccan?
By MoonChild
Many people are under the impression that all Pagans are Wiccan. This, we
the believers and followers of the path know not to be true. Paganism is the
umbrella term for many different faiths and practices, and Wicca is one
specific Pagan faith. Like being a Christian does not denote which
particular denomination you follow being a Pagan does not define one's
individual practices.
So what is the difference?
Paganism set the foundation of the belief for all other paths. Paganism is a
spiritual way of life whose roots are from the old religions of Europe,
believing in the sacredness of all things that can be found world-wide.
Pagans see this as their heritage, and many retain the beliefs and values of
their ancestors adapted to suit modern life. Pagans celebrate the sanctity of
Nature, revering the Divine in all things; the vast, unknowable spirit that
runs through the universe, both seen and unseen.
Paganism is a religion of nature; in other words, Pagans revere Nature.
Pagans see the divine as immanent in the whole of life and the universe; in
every tree, plant, animal and object, man and woman, and in the dark side
of life as much as in the light. Pagans live their lives attuned to the cycles of
Nature, the seasons, life and death.
Unlike the patriarchal religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) the divine isfemale as well as male and therefore most pagans acknowledge that there
is a Goddess as well as a God, deities that are within as well as without
(immanent); to many, they are us. They are not simply substitutes for the
Muslim or Judeo-Christian God; this is because the Gods of the major
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religions tend to be super-natural and above nature, whereas Pagan deities
are natural, symbolizing aspects of nature or human nature.
The Goddess represents all that is female and the God represents all that is
male. Since nature is seen as female, the Goddess has a wider meaning. She
is seen as the creator and sustainer of life, the mother of us all, which
prompts most Pagans to feel that all the creatures on the planet are our
siblings.
There are sub-groups of named Gods and Goddesses called Pantheons,
drawn from the distant past, for example Isis and Osiris from Egypt or
Thor, Odin, Freya et al from Norse religion and mythology. Ancient Pagans
would have worshiped one or a small number of Gods and Goddesses
whilst often recognizing the validity of other people's deities. The concept
of an overall, un-named Goddess and God, the sum totals of all the others,
appears to be a recent one but individual named deities represent
particular human qualities or archetypes and are often used as a focus for
celebrations and spiritual rites, although not all Pagans associate with
Gods or Goddesses.
Paganism has developed alongside mankind for thousands of years; as
cultures have changed so has Paganism, yet it is believed to be grounded in
deep rooted genetic memories that go back to Neolithic times and before.
Thus Paganism is considered not just a nature religion but a natural
religion.
Paganism in the west takes a number of forms including Wicca, Druidism,
and Shamanism.
To many Pagans the four ancient elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water have
special significance. The importance of these is hard to define because they
have so many correspondences; for example they are associated with the
four directions, North, East, South and West. Each element is a kind of
spiritual substance from which all things are made, especially ourselves,
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and at the same time are Guardians both of ourselves and of the Goddess
and God, and guarding the gateways between this world and the other
world.
Many Pagans believe in reincarnation in some form. It gives Pagans a
substantially different view of life. Early Christians saw Karma as a kind of
treadmill, trapping people in endless reincarnations, never free. But most
Pagans see reincarnation as, at best, a chance to improve or to continue
unfinished work, and at worst just a simple re-cycling of souls.
This is the general basis of the foundation of Paganism but not limited to
what has been stated here.
Now, as mentioned in this article, there are different variations of this
belief system. This will be explored more in depth in the upcoming
monthly articles. I felt it prudent to start with basic foundation beliefs and
take it from there.
There are many common beliefs in the different paths of paganism, one of
which is the Wiccan Rede. As many say, "No matter your path or belief, we
all heed the Wiccan Rede!"
THE WICCAN REDE
-Anonymous
(Tune: "Leatherwing Bat" aka "Celtic Circle Dance")
Bide the Wiccan laws you must, When ye have and hold a need,
In perfect love and perfect trust: Harken not to others' greed.
Live you must and let to live, With a fool no season spend,Fairly take and fairly give Or be counted as his friend.
Form the circle thrice about When misfortune is enow,
To keep unwelcome spirits out Wear the star upon thy brow
To bind your spell will every time, True in love you ever be,
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Let the spell be spake in rhyme Lest thy love be false to thee.
Soft of eye and light of touch, Merry meet and merry part,
Speak you little, listen much; Bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, Mind the threefold law you should
Chanting out the baleful tune, Three times bad and three times good.
When the Lady's moon is new, Nine woods in the cauldron go,
Kiss your hand to her times two, Burn them fast and burn them slow.
When the moon rides at her peak, Elder be the Lady's tree,
Then your heart's desire seek; Burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Heed the north wind's mighty gale When the wheel begins to turn,
Lock the door and trim the sail; Soon the Beltane fires will burn.
When the wind comes from the south, When the wheel hath turned a Yule,
Love will kiss thee on the mouth; Light the log the Horned One rules.
When the wind blows from the east, Heed you flower, bush and tree;
Expect the new and set the feast; By the Lady blessed be.
When the wind blows from the west Where the rippling waters go,
Bardic words be at their best! Cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
Bide the Wiccan laws you must
In perfect love and perfect trust.
These words the Wiccan Rede fulfill:
"An harm you none, do what you will."
Unity, Trust & Knowledge,
Love MoonChild
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Cause Of The Month
The Wolf
692F was not attached to any specific pack in Yellowstone National Park.
She was known to roam the south flank of Bunsen Peak. She was among
the founding females of the Blacktail Peak Pack and was eventually ousted
by her sister 693F, and then became a lone traveler often seen alone in the
Greater Yellowstone area.
On November 5th, 2011, Branson Mace was hunting in the area of Jardine,
MT and came across 692F as she was roaming the area, and he shot andkilled her illegally as the area had recently been closed to hunting. Mace
claims he didn’t know the season was closed, but it is clearly the
responsibility of the hunter to know what areas are open and for what
species. Ultimately the life of this wolf resulted in a simple fine of $135.00
to Mace. Nothing more. The penalty for what amounts to poaching need to
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be reviewed. Claiming that he did not know the season was closed does not
give one a “free ride” to unlawfully kill , and this is certainly no exception.
We are calling for penalties of this nature, resulting in the loss of life, to be
far more severe than a slap on the wrist. We ask what type of deterrent
does this serve?
Wolves of Yellowstone are dear to many of us. We have the great
opportunity to watch them in the wild, and while they roam and do what
they do as an integral part of the ecosystem as the apex predator, they
simply don’t know boundaries, and are in grave peril should they wander
outside the Park’s protection. It is never accepted lightly when an episode
like this happens and a wolf is illegally killed, and especially one that is
known so well by many of us.
To 692F, she will long be remembered as a wolf that had a lasting impact
in Yellowstone National Park. Now when we see the Blacktails running
through Hell Roaring and Blacktail Peak, we will forever remember 692F.
Like 642F killed earlier in the hunting season, Yellowstone wolves live
forever in our hearts.
National Wolfwatcher Coalition
http://wolfwatcher.org/news/all-news/692f-of-yellowstone-this-wolf-...
Take Action for Yellowstone Wolf 692F
By your comments, messages, phone calls and private emails we hear you
loud and clear. While we pursue our strategy to bring about a just closure
to what we feel is a gross violation of Fish and Game laws, we need your
help.
Starting Monday morning (5December2011) we are asking that you contact
the Director of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks in Helena, Montana. We
at Wolfwatcher do not want to influence your opinion. Please tell Director
Joe Maurier in your own words how you feel about what happened, aboutMontana Fish Wildlife and Parks and about Montana in general.
Director Joe Maurier Telephone 406.444.3186 or [email protected]
National Wolfwatcher Coalition
http://wolfwatcher.org/news/all-news/take-action-for-yellowstone-wo...
Thank you SunKat, as she has brought this to our attention
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Causes
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As the wolf is pushed to the brink of extinction
She looks back on those who have pushed her there
There is no malice in her eyes
Just a kind of grim understanding
For she knows that, it is not her that is lost
But the tame humans
Who have lost their true spirit
The wild calls to her, and she follows
She follows, knowing where her path will lead her
But she follows none the less
For she can no more ignore her spirits
Than she could not be a wolf
And she knows that when she is gone from this world
Her legacy will forever live on
For even if her species is forever gone
The true spirit of a wolf can never die
by:Cheyne Highwind, 1999
Shared by SunKat whose passion is the Wolf .SunKat also host a group here
on for the love of the
Coven of the moon
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Coven Of the Moon
CGW’s Coven
We are an eclectic working coven
We are both Sisters and Brothers
We are Witches of various paths drawn together by the Moon Goddess
Hekate, Isis, Diana, and by many other names
Our focus is on the Gray Path.
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Cauldron of the Gray Witch birthed Aug18th, 2011
However in September we really began growing.
We are truly an eclectic gathering
We are a community of various paths and beliefs
We have together birthed our newsletter, we have earned together. 2awards We have developed a Witches Council of owners and creators, and
together we support causes, as well as have grown to near 200 members.
From Dec- Jan 1st a portion of all donations have been given in the name of
our community to help the Wolves. We are Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, and
Mystics, we are a real community who care for one another, our Earth and
Her creatures.
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