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FEATURED EVENT:
Saturday, September 25
Green Magick with the Sabbats, $20
Mabon: Calendula, Marigold, Oak, Passionflower
Tree of Life Bookstore
San Diego, CA
http://www.treeoflifestore.com
This will be a series of workshops held throughout the year based on the eight sabbats. Each class will include herbs specifically used for the ancient holy days or sabbats found in the Wheel of the Year. I will introduce three different herbs in as many different forms as possible. We will explore herbal lore, medicinal and magickal use and recipes. We will discuss the living, sentient essence behind plants, herbs, or trees and the many ways to perceive the devic realm.
Wednesday, November 4
Seasonal Living: Fall, $25
The Road Less Traveled
2204 N Main Street
Santa Ana, CA
714.836.8727
This will be a four part course (fall, winter, spring and summer) that will explore opportunities to broaden and deepen your bond with the cycles of nature. Part lecture, part discussion, part workshop, Seasonal Living will explore the seasons and correlate the natural flow of nature to human experiences of mind, body and soul to illustrate the guidance nature shows us at each turn of the wheel. The outcome of this course will be to bring meaning to each season, and expand your connection with all living beings.
Friday, November 6
Green Magick with the Sabbats, $20
Samhain: Mugwort, Mullein, Sage
Tree of Life Bookstore
San Diego, CA
http://www.treeoflifestore.com
This will be a series of workshops held throughout the year based on the eight sabbats. Each class will include herbs specifically used for the ancient holy days or sabbats found in the Wheel of the Year. I will introduce three different herbs in as many different forms as possible. We will explore herbal lore, medicinal and magickal use and recipes. We will discuss the living, sentient essence behind plants, herbs, or trees and the many ways to perceive the devic realm.
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 Earth Spiritualities, Biophilia and Conservation
As in native spiritualities, Wiccans and pagans consider themselves to be caretakers of the earth. With reverence we observe the waxing and waning of the moon. We honor the change of seasons with ceremony. We tend to plants and carefully, respectfully harvest their parts for medicine that heals the mind, body and spirit. We revere life in all its form and hold this bond to all living things at the core of our spiritual and daily lives.
And yet, pagans and native or aboriginal people are not the only ones to venerate life. Scientist and two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize Edward O. Wilson coined the term “Biophilia” (bio meaning life and philia meaning love), which ascertains that all humans hold an innate affinity for the natural world. Based on DNA as hunter-gatherers, we feel most comforted and will thrive in mind, body and soul when we are closest to land, particularly an environment that resembles a savannah: open land with a smattering of trees, an abundance of animals and plants, a lake or river that not only provides water, but a natural perimeter of defense and topographical relief, i.e., hills or ridges for surveillance. In fact, habitat selection has long been considered the first step of survival for all species. When you choose the right place, you will find food, shelter and protection come easier. In this scenario you can easily see the rolling green hills covered with colorful plants that provide food and medicine. The sound of running water assures you that fish are swimming and ready for the catch. The sound of returning geese signals the change of season, with which you and all your neighbors are deeply attuned to understand and follow.
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JamieMartinezWood.com seeks to provide a resource for unearthing your path to wholeness and full embodiment of Spirit. It offers information about my latest works and workshops, views on earth spirituality and the journey to self-discovery and resources for more facets of Spirit. All is wrapped in a hope and sealed with a kiss that it helps you. The Divine lives and breathes as you. Blessed be.
01. The Faerie's Guide to Green Magick From the Garden will be released August 2010. This exciting four-color gift book will feature illustrations by Lisa Steinke of the fae essence for 33 common herbs, as well as lore, medicinal use, magical properties and gardening tips foreach herb.
02. The Wicca Cookbook: Recipes, Ritual and Lore has sold thousands of copies and enjoyed nearly ten years in print. To celebrate its success, we will release a 10th Anniversary edition in October 2010 that will have two new chapters: What Makes a Cookbook Wiccan and Kitchen Witchery with Kids. The recipes will be updated and have an additional 20 or so recipes overall.
