Greetings and welcome to December! The month of the longest night, holiday music, smells of cookies in the air, Krampus and Ol' St. Nick! Click the image below to read this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter.

Giving Thanks! November - the month of the Full Beaver Moon, the Occult, Espresso and Turkey Day! Click the image below to read the new November issue:

October 2024 'Tis Time! October - the month of the Full Hunter Moon, Black Cats Day and All Souls Night! “Autumn flings her fiery cloak over the sumac, beech and oak.” ― Susan Lendroth This month's issue has our calendar, poetry by Jezibell, music from Spinner, October's Moon information, and more! Click the image below to open Goddess Speak!

Greetings all! I've been meaning to do this for quite a while, so tonight's the night! For our Midsummer celebration, we held a feast in honor of Sekhmet. The following are the dishes served; I hope you enjoy them! The Menu:

Welcome to September - the month of the Full Harvest Supermoon, Hobbits Day and the Autumn Equinox! We hope you will enjoy this month's issue, featuring: • September calendar • Forest Therapy article • an ode to Hades, by the amazing Jezibell Anat • and much much more!

What Is a Gourd? Gourds, also known as squash and pumpkin, are a type of bumpy, sometimes warty, hard-shell fruit grown on a vine. Gourds belong to the Cucurbitaceae family (called cucurbits for short), which also includes watermelon and cucumbers, and some species are edible. Gourds are one of the oldest cultivated plants and served as utilitarian objects such as utensils, water bottles, storage containers, and dippers in prehistoric times and ancient Egypt. Today, gourds feature in soup and pie recipes, and ornamental gourds can be Halloween decor.   How to Dry Gourds in 7 Steps Drying gourds involves drying the inside and outside of a gourd. Different types of gourds have varying dry times: Cucurbita gourds will cure in a few weeks, and Lagenaria gourds will take upwards of six months to fully cure.   1. Wash the gourd in warm soapy water. Let the gourd air dry and remove any trace of moisture and bacteria with rubbing alcohol or distilled vinegar. 2. Dry the outside of the gourd. Place the gourd in a well-ventilated area so the veneer can dry out. Exposure to moisture may cause the gourd to rot. The drying process will take about a week, and the colors on the rind will change slightly. 3. Dry out the inside of the gourd. Next, you need to cure the gourd, or dry its interior, which can take up to six months. Move the gourd to a dark, dry place such as a garage or a basement. Put the gourd in an area that gets plenty of airflow in all directions. You can hang the gourd or place it on a surface, such as a drying rack or pallet. If drying multiple gourds, make sure the gourds do not touch. 4. Turn the gourd every few weeks. If you are drying a gourd on a surface, rotate it every couple of weeks so that it dries evenly. If a gourd starts to decay or become soft, discard it. 5. Assess the curing process. A fully cured gourd has hard outer skin. The seeds will rattle on the inside when shaken, and the gourd will feel light. 6. Clean the cured gourd. Wipe down the gourd with a mix of a bleach solution of one parts bleach to nine parts water to remove any surface mold. 7. Paint or decorate the cured gourd. When the drying process is complete, you can paint the gourd and turn it into a decorative fall display, a DIY birdhouse, or even a ladle.

Welcome to August! The time of Lammas, monsoons (at least in the desert), end of the Dog Days of Summer, stargazing in the mountains and enjoying the last weeks of hot sunny days.

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer! July - the month of the Full Buck Moon, pool parties and the First Harvest! This month's issue has: July Event Highlights ( direct links are in bold type!) Articles w/ pics New poetry from Jezibell A Lammas song from Spinner and much, much more! Click the image below to open the newsletter.

Welcome to June, the month of the Full Honey Moon and The Feast of Sekhmet/Summer Solstice! Click the image below to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter. ~ SA SEKHEM SAHU ~

Beltane Season Blessings! Welcome to May, the month of Beltane, May the 4th be with You and the Full Flower/Willow Moon!! Sadly, it is also the first month without our most dear friend, Teapot. While we wish her only the best as she begins this new journey - however I also wish we had her here; back with Fen, back in circle.....just BACK. Click the image below to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter.

Hello Spring! April - the month of practical jokes, a full solar eclipse, spring showers and Earth Day! Click the image below to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter!

Spring has sprung! April - the month of practical jokes, spring showers and Earth Day! Click the image below to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter!

Beltane Blessings! Tra-la, that Lusty month of May! Welcome to May, the month of Beltane, May the 4th be with You and a total Lunar eclipse!! Click the button below to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter.

Welcome to April, the month of pranks, Velociraptor awareness and Earth Day!! Be sure to check out our interview with Master Craftsman Phillip Lufolk! Click the image to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter. ~ SA SEKHEM SAHU ~

RABBIT! RABBIT! Saying these two words before any others on the first day of the month is a quirky little tradition that many follow for good luck! Click the image below to open this month's issue of our Goddess Speak newsletter. ~ SA SEKHEM SAHU ~