The Year-Ahead Spread The flurry of summer ends when the hours of sunlight and moonlight hang suspended in perfect balance at the Autumnal Equinox. This special time is celebrated by some as Mabon, which this year was from September 21 until September 29. From that time through the next coming months, the cool, crisp nights greet us earlier and earlier. It’s during these darker days that Samhain marks the New Year on the ancient Wheel. Samhain means “summer’s end” in Gaelic and it is the third...

Beginner Rocks: These are stones that everyone should have, beginner or pro! Rose Quartz Rose Quartz is a lovely pink form of quartz. It is such a sweet stone that everyone should have at least one, or if you are like me, a whole desk full! Rose quartz helps you build self- esteem and self-confidence. It helps you to love yourself and others. It promotes joy and friendship. It helps soothe your heart if you are sad or lonely. Amethyst Not only is amethyst a beautiful stone, it is a real...

By Angela Wix "I saw this and it made me think of you," a friend said a year ago, handing me a cheery ceramic unicorn in the shape of a mini flower pot. A succulent was growing like a mane across its back. Along its side were the words, "Don't let anyone ever dull your sparkle." She wasn't aware of it at the time, but I'd just started writing Llewellyn's Little Book of Unicorns, and the synchronicity couldn't have been more perfect; this succinct message was the very heart of the book. Unicorns...

To invoke the element of fire, light a red candle and recite:Element of Fire bring to me Energy, passion, sensuality Give me ambition, help me grow Warm me with your fire’s glow As this candle I do light My creative forces will igniteSo Mote It Be!