TANSY
Tanacetum vulgare (L.)–Scented Fern, Stinking Willie
Composite Family–Compositae

A strong-smelling garden favorite, tansy resists frost and cold,a nd its attractive yellow flowerheads are extremely long lasting, both when they are in bloom and after they have been picked and dried. Patches of tansy can survive for decades in the same location. The very name tansy, herbalists declare, is a corruption of the Greek word for immortality–athanasia.
Because of its strong smell, tansy is a natural insect repellent. In the Middle Ages dried tansy was one of the “strewing herbs” scattered across floors to keep pests away. Housewives also hung it from rafters, packed it between bedsheets and mattresses, and rubbed it on meat to discourage lice, flies, and other vermin. In more recent times, they have used it to repel moths and get rid of fleas.
Tansy also has a long history as a seasoning and medicinal plant. In England, the leaves were once used to flavor small tansy cakes eaten during Lent–their biter taste symbolized Christ’s suffering. A tea from the leaves was once commonly taken for colds, stoamchaches, and intestinal worms. Folk healers made a poultice from the leaves to place on cuts and bruises.

Habitat: Roadsides, abandoned land.
Range: Introduced from Europe, tansy has escaped from gardens from Newfoundland to British Columbia and in much of the United States.
Identification: An extremely hardy aromatic perennial with stiff, erect stems up to 3 feet high. Feathery, dark green, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with deeply toothed leaflets grow alternately along the stem, at the top of which bloom many dense clusters of small, buttonlike yellow flowerheads (July-October). Tansy grows in clumps.
Uses: The dried leaves are an effective insect repellent. In folk medicine today, tansy still serves as a vermifuge (to expel worms), an emmenagogue (to bring on menstruation), and an antispasmodic. Pharmacologists studying the plant for its medicinal value find some evidence for its use as an antispasmodic, but little or no evidence for its use as a vermifuge or an emmenagogue.

p. 318, Magic and Medicine of Plants , Reader’s Digest General Books, edt. Inge N. Dobelis, 1986
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*L* For your amusement, searching for “Sansretti” with Google brought me only one result–the approved characters page at wod-nyc.
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NAME ANALYSIS FOR: Tansy Sansretti
Tansy: You are an overly sensitive person, often falling into a savior-martyr role. You are very skeptical and have more than your share of bad luck. You have much enthusiasm with a driving attitude toward achievement in life. You can handle details well. You have a methodical mind. You try to be prudent. You have good business acumen. Your independence and freedom are important to you.
Sansretti: You try to be prudent. You have good business acumen. You have a need to be up front. You must learn to give ‘wise’ service and not be a martyr. You have a need to earn money to prove your success to society and must learn the true value of material gains and status. You enjoy a challenge. You can take thought-directed actions. You can be quite inventive and quite curious. You need to learn faith in place of fear. You need to learn faith in place of fear. You are relatively demonstrative in your affections. You enjoy being stroked verbally and physically.
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TANSY Gender: Feminine
Usage: English
Pronounced: TAN-zee
From the name of the flower, which got its name from a shortening of Athanasia.
Usage: Greek, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Athanasios, which meant “immortal” from Greek a, a negative prefix, combined with thanatos “death”. Saint Athanasius was a 4th-century bishop of Alexandria who strongly opposed Arianism.
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Tansy Female Greek immortality
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Anyone–Alison Moyet

Fate took a freeway to my room
Said to much while he stayed
And left too soon
Bright on an evening sea
He washed in with the tide
Deep in each other’s dreams
Where all but dreams had died

Wretched in your thoughts
Gentle hate within the love you bought
Words fade like flowers shadowed
There beneath your wall
Wind cries from every angle
Dead leaves left to wait for fall

And in my darkest hour
When I can find no light
My goals are out of sight
And nothing warms the night
I close my eyes
And with such sweet surprise
I can be anywhere
I can be anyone

And in my darkest hour
When I can find no light
My goals are out of sight
And nothing warms the night
I close my eyes
And with such sweet surprise
I can be anywhere
I can be anything
I can be anyone
I can be anyone

I still haven’t found what I’m looking for –U2

I have climbed the highest mountains
I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you

I have run I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
Only to be with you
But I still haven’t found
What I’m looking for
But I still haven’t found
What I’m looking for

I have kissed honey lips
Felt the healing in her fingertips
It burned like fire
This burning desire
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was warm in the night
I was cold as a stone
But I still haven’t found
What I’m looking for
But I still haven’t found
What I’m looking for

I believe in the Kingdom Come
Then all the colors will bleed into one
But yes I’m still running.
You broke the bonds
You loosened the chains
You carried the cross
And my shame
And my shame
You know I believed it
But I still haven’t found
What I’m looking for
But I still haven’t found
What I’m looking for

The Belle of St. Mark –Sheila E
The belle of St. Mark was a fair but a passionate creature ebony hair and eyes of deep blue-green The belle of St. Mark wore clothes that belonged to his father even though he was only a mere seventeen
I´m in love I´m in love I´m in love with the belle of St. Mark. It tears me apart whenever I hear him cry. I´m in love I´m in love I´m in love with the belle of St. Mark And if he doesn´t love me I think I´ll probably die.
You can tell from expressions that he makes public that he suffers from a badly broken heart. He smiles as he feeds the afternoon pigeons but he cries as he walks the night streets of St. Mark
I´m in love I´m in love I´m in love with the belle of St. Mark. It tears me apart whenever I hear him cry. I´m in love I´m in love I´m in love with the belle of St. Mark And if he doesn´t love me I think I´ll probably die.
The belle of St. Mark he don´t talk to strangers He´s so mysterious His erotic persuasion provokes me like no other man The fire I have for him is undoubtably serious (spoken): I must make him see that he needs love to forget And if anyone can help him, I can I can help. I can help you.
His Paris hair blows in the warm Parisian air It blows whenever his Paris hair is there The woman who hurt him surely must have trouble sleeping ´cause the belle of St. Mark is a beauty extraordinaire
I´m in love I´m in love I´m in love with the belle of St. Mark. It tears me apart whenever I hear him cry. I´m in love I´m in love I´m in love with the belle of St. Mark And if he doesn´t love me I think I´ll probably die.
Bette Davis Eyes –Kim Carnes

Her hair is Harlow gold, her lips sweet surprise
Her hands are never cold, she’s got Better Davis eyes

She’ll turn the music on you, you won’t have to think twice
She’s pure as New York snow, she got Bette Davis eyes

And she’ll tease you, she’ll unease you
All the better just to please you
She’s precocious, and she knows just
What it takes to make a pro blush
She got Greta Garbo’s standoff sighs, she’s got Bette Davis eyes

She’ll let you take her home, it works her appetite
She’ll lay you on the throne, she got Bette Davis eyes

She’ll take a tumble on you, roll you like you were dice
Until you come out blue, she’s got Bette Davis eyes

She’ll expose you, when she snows you
Hope you’re pleased with the crumbs she throws you
She’s ferocious and she knows just
What it takes to make a pro blush
All the boys think she’s a spy, she’s got Bette Davis eyes

And she’ll tease you, she’ll unease you
All the better just to please you
She’s precocious, and she knows just
What it takes to make a pro blush
All the boys think she’s a spy, she’s got Bette Davis eyes…

Black Velvet –Alannah Myles

Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmy Rogers on the victrola up high
Mama’s dancing with baby on her shoulder
The Sun is setting like molasses in the sky.
The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything.
Always wanting more, he’d leave you longing for.

Black velvet and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that’ll bring you to your knees
Black velvet if you please.

Up in Memphis the music’s like a heat wave
White lightning, bound to drive you wild.
Mama’s baby’s in the heart of every school girl
“Love me tender” leaves ‘em cryin’ in the aisle
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true.

Always wanting more, he’d leave you longing for.

Black velvet and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that’ll bring you to your knees
Black velvet if you please.

Every word of every song that he sang was for you.
In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon,

What could you do?

Black velvet and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that’ll bring you to your knees
Black velvet if you please.
Black velvet and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that’ll bring you to your knees
Black velvet if you please.

…If you please
If you please

Keep Me Hangin’ On –Kim Wilde
Set me free why don’t cha babe
Get out of my life why don’t cha babe
’cause you don’t really love me
You just keep me hangin’on

Set me free why don’t cha babe
Get out of my life why don’t cha babe
You don’t really need me
But you keep me hangin’on

Why do you keep a comin’ around
Playing with my heart
Why don’t cha get out of my life
And let me make a brand new start
Let me get over you
The way you’ve gotten over me yeah

You say although we broke up
You still just wanna be friends
But how can we still be friends
When seeing you only breaks my heart again

Get out, get out of my life
And let me sleep at night
‘Cos you don’t really love me
You just keep me hangin’on

You say you still care for me
But your heart and soul needs to be free
And now that you’ve got your freedom
You wanna still hold on to me
You don’t want me for yourself
So let me find somebody else

Why don’t cha be a man about it and set me free
Now you don’t care a thing about me
You’re just using me – Hey, abusing me
Get out, get out of my life
And let me sleep at night
‘Cos you don’t really love me
You just keep me hangin’on
You don’t really need me
You just keep me – hangin’on

Voices Carry –’Til Tuesday

I’m in the dark, I’d like to read his mind
but I’m frightened of the things I might find
Oh, there must be something he’s thinking of
to tear him away
when I tell him that I’m falling in love
why does he say

Hush hush
keep it down now
voices carry

I try so hard not to get upset
because I know all the trouble I’ll get
oh, he tells me tears are something to hide
and something to fear
and I try so hard to keep it inside
so no one can hear

Hush hush
keep it down now
voices carry

He wants me
but only part of the time
He wants me
if he can keep me in line

Hush hush
keep it down now
voices carry

hush hush, darling, she might overhear
oh, no-voices carry
he said shut up he said shut up
oh God can’t you keep it down
voices carry
I wish he would let me talk

Somewhere I Belong–Linkin Park

(When this began)
I had nothing to say
And I get lost in the nothingness inside of me
(I was confused)
And I let it all out to find
That I’m not the only person with these things in mind
(Inside of me)
But all the vacancy the words revealed
Is the only real thing that I’ve got left to feel
(Nothing to lose)
Just stuck/ hollow and alone
And the fault is my own, and the fault is my own

I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real
I wanna let go of the pain I’ve held so long
(Erase all the pain till it’s gone)
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I’m close to something real
I wanna find something I’ve wanted all along
Somewhere I belong

And I’ve got nothing to say
I can’t believe I didn’t fall right down on my face
(I was confused)
Looking everywhere only to find
That it’s not the way I had imagined it all in my mind
(So what am I)
What do I have but negativity
’Cause I can’t justify the way, everyone is looking at me
(Nothing to lose)
Nothing to gain/ hollow and alone
And the fault is my own, and the fault is my own

I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real
I wanna let go of the pain I’ve held so long
(Erase all the pain till it’s gone)
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I’m close to something real
I wanna find something I’ve wanted all along
Somewhere I belong

I will never know myself until I do this on my own
And I will never feel anything else, until my wounds are healed
I will never be anything till I break away from me
I will break away, I’ll find myself today

I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real
I wanna let go of the pain I’ve held so long
(Erase all the pain till it’s gone)
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I’m close to something real
I wanna find something I’ve wanted all along
Somewhere I belong

I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I’m somewhere I belong
I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I’m somewhere I belong
Somewhere I belong

Total Eclipse of the Heart –Bonnie Tyler
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit lonely and you’re never coming round.
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit tired of listning to the sound of my tears.
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the best of all the years have gone by.
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit terrified and then I see the look in your eyes.
Turn around, bright eyes…
Every now and the I fall apart.
Turn around, bright eyes…
Every now and the I fall apart. Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit restless and I dream of something wild.
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit helpless and I’m lying like a child in your arms.
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit angry and I know I’ve got to get out and cry.
Turn around…
Every now and then I get a little bit terrified but then I see the look in your eyes.
Turn around, bright eyes…
Every now and the I fall apart. Turn around, bright eyes…
Every now and the I fall apart.
And I need you now tonight and I need you more than ever.
And if you only hold me tight we’ll be holding on forever.
And we’ll only be making it right ’cause we’ll never be wrong.
Together we can take it to the end of the line.
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time.
I don’t know what to do and I’m always in the dark.
We’re living in a powder keg and giving off sparks.
I really need you tonight, forever’s gonna start tonight,
Forever’s gonna start tonight.
Once upon a time I was falling in love but now I’m only falling apart.
There’s nothing I can do, a total eclipse of the heart.
Once upon a time there was light in my life but now there’s only love in the dark.
Nothing I can say, a total eclipse of the heart.
Turn around, bright eyes…
Turn around, bright eyes…
Turn around…
Every now and then I know you’ll never be the boy you always wanted to be.
Turn around…
But every now and then I know you’ll always be the only boy who wanted me the way that I am.
Turn around…
Every now and then I know there’s no one in the universe as magical and wondrous as you. Turn around…
Every now and then I know there’s nothing any better, there’s nothing that I just wouldn’t do. Turn around, bright eyes…
Every now and then I fall apart.
Turn around, bright eyes…
Every now and then I fall apart.
And I need you now tonight and I need you more than ever.
And if you only hold me tight we’ll be holding on forever.
And we’ll only be making it right ’cause we’ll never be wrong.
Together we can take it to the end of the line.
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time.
I don’t know what to do and I’m always in the dark.
We’re living in a powder keg and giving off sparks.
I really need you tonight, forever’s gonna start tonight,
Forever’s gonna start tonight.
Once upon a time I was falling in love but now I’m only falling apart.
There’s nothing I can do, a total eclipse of the heart.
Once upon a time there was light in my life but now there’s only love in the dark.
Nothing I can say, a total eclipse of the heart.
A total eclipse of the heart, a total eclipse of the heart.
Turn around, bright eyes,
Turn around, bright eyes, turn around.

Castle on a Cloud Lyrics ((Les Miz, Cosette))

There is a castle on a cloud,
I like to go there in my sleep,
Aren’t any floors for me to sweep,
Not in my castle on a cloud.

There is a room that’s full of toys,
There are a hundred boys and girls,
Nobody shouts or talks too loud,
Not in my castle on a cloud.

There is a lady all in white,
Holds me and sings a lullaby,
She’s nice to see and she’s soft to touch,
She says “Cosette, I love you very much.”

I know a place where no one’s lost,
I know a place where no one cries,
Crying at all is not allowed,
Not in my castle on a cloud.

Jane Siberry – The Vigil (The Sea) Lyrics
sail ho heave ho come on let go
your time on earth is over
I watch you sleeping on the bed
I’m talking to your soul

did you ever think it’d be like this?
did you ever think you’d laugh so much?
did you ever think you’d have to try so hard?
oh…

I’m watching my sweet mama
from my vigil on this chair
I close my eyes I feel a change…
is this my lover here?

did you ever think it’d be like this?
did you ever think you’d walk away?
you and me running through
the back streets of the world
like a pack of hounds of two
wanting more and more love
and how much is too much?
did you ever think we’d love so hard?
fighting hard and hurting worse
oh…you’re sailing away…

go away. just ignore them.

next time I open my eyes..
is this my father here?
I know it’s you because
I recognize the smiling little boy
on the sunny front porch
holding his mama’s hand
remember when your mama said
“we all need love”?
well… we ALL need love…

did you ever think you’d refuse love after all?
did you ever think you’d give love
and then take it away?
and leave the lives around you
in such shame and disarray and pain

it’s all right
put your arms around my neck
hold me tight as we drift out now
while I have the strength of ten men
hold me close as we drift out into the darkness
pigeons rushing up past our heads
people in doorways
I think this is Europe somewhere
you’re so thin you’re so light
don’t let go hold me
…are these yours? or mine?

there is nothing I’d rather have
than for you to put your hand upon my forehead
just keep it there DON’T TAKE IT AWAY
and tell me that even though you may not like
all the things I do but say that you love my soul
and remember me.
remember me?

hold me close put your arms around my neck
as we drift out I’ve finished it
into the darkness you’re so thin
it’s only a movie…
run Bambi run it’s only a movie
and when I came up to the tree…
run Bambi run
brothers and sisters…FIRE!…
I’m there and there’s a body
lying at the foot of it
hold me close we’re moving out
across the water now
and you’re lying on this beach. sleeping
and a tyger’s watching you
from the edge of the jungle
and the sun through the leaves…
and his stripes…and it’s…
and you’re sleeping
and I’m watching and he’s watching
and… you’re so…beautiful…

sail ho heave ho come on let go
your time on earth is over
you have done well it’s time to rest
I’m talking to your soul

did you ever think it’d be like this?
do you ever think we’ll meet again?
how will I ever know it’s you?
maybe will it be the love that I’ll feel
when I look into a stranger’s eyes
when I look into a stranger’s eyes…
oh…you’re sailing away

I keep my vigil on this chair
is this my lover here?
is this my brother here?
is this my baby?
is this me lying here?

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream sugar and butter or margarine together until light and fluffy. Beat eggs, and add with corn syrup, salt, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; beat well. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, and bourbon. Pour filling into crust.
Place pie on lowest rack in oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees F).
In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter or margarine melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl combine eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Slowly pour sugar mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set and golden. May be served warm or chilled.

The Holy man didn’t havelong to wait, the first night passed without event and so did the day
that was to follow. He beat drums and burned sage and other things to inspire the spirites to
talk with him. As the western horizon bruning with bright huesof red, orange, and yellows as
the eastern sky faded into it with it’s blues of twilight and darkness. It was if it happened
in a dream. A woman, or more likely a small girl approached the fire and the holy man from the
darkness of the east. She wore a beautiful white deer skin dress embroidered with beads of all
colors. As she moved it was if the beads swirled and moved with her movements. Stars, suns
moons, spirals. As if they were trying to tell a tale. With her at her sides were two beautiful
grey wolves who’s eyes shone first in the firelight before they were each seen, one black as
the darkest moonless night. The other silver/grey like the clouds before a good storm. They
walked by this woman-childs side. Standing behind her were two, obviously great warriors, in
Crinos, their power and strength evident.

The holy man wanted to cower in fright, were they there to harm him? He didn’t move but watched
their actions. The woman-child stopped a few feet from the fire, as if the others were following
her lead the two wolves sat by her side, and the men in crinos stood behind her their arms
crossed as if to sya that if something was done to her there would be hell to pay.
The woman-child, waves a hand at the fire with a soft smile on hjer face. She did not say a
word.
Snow (3:27 AM) :
The holy man looked into the fire, and watched how the flames lept and danced, then the flames
slowed to be barely moving. A wolf moved in the flames and jumped, and as it did this it split
into two. But not two wolves but one wolf and one human. The holy man smile this ment that a
kin and a garou would be born into the tribe, they were so fortunate! As he thought this is was
as if the stars from above rained down around the one he thought was Kin. He looked up to the
woman-child, her eyes held a sorrow but still she spoke no words. The holy man turned his gaze
to the fire once more to watch the sparkling human and the wolf. they run towards him, but as
they do, the flames in the fire start flickering faster and faster, moving the two children apart
,untilthey fade at the edges of the flames.
Snow (3:48 AM) :
The holy man blinked his eyes still staring at the fire as the immages faded. What did this mean?
He looked up to ask the woman-shild and she was gone as were the wolves and her crinos warriers.
were gone. A lone wolf howled into the night an eery feeling crept up the man’s spine.
The holy man looked over to the eastern sky and saw the dawn approaching the sky lightening a
violet color at the fringes of the horizon. He sat and thought on what he saw. He needed to
make sure all of this was documented, and thought over.

He wasted no time as the sky continues to lighten into the new day, he made his was back to the
tribes home and didn’t stop to speak with a soul except the leader of the tribe to tell him he
was back. He made his was to his dweling and pulled out the things he would need to record this
event. He spent him time for the next two days detailing what he saw in the vision and meditated
on what was to come. What this a bad sign or a good one? He had heard tales in passing of
those that sparkled, they were not welcome in their family. The holy man decided to wait and
see. The future could be a time away from now, and he hoped that this was the case.

The holy man did not have long to wait. The tribe had been blessed durring the year with the
rains and food and victories. The holy man watched those that were to have children closely
durring the months making sure that no rwins were born. Ther were rare to this geroup as it
was but he was not taking any chances.

His vision came to light one night near the dawing of the new day. Their great warrier stood
outside his den waiting to hear the news of what was happening to his mate. Little did he know
that both of his mates were in the throws of labor. The holy man arrived, when he saw who it
was that was going to be blessed, a lone wolf’s cry echoed in the night, and he got the erry
feeling he had not felt in several moons creep up his spine. Soon enough as the dawn over head
continues it’s accent towards their home, two women cameout of the dweling, each carrying a
child in their arms. their heads bowed to the great warrier they showed off his fortune. Two
children born of different mothers, but the same father, born at the same moment in time.

The holy man paled behind his sun weathered and tanned face. His vision became clearer, it was
not from one mother but from one father! He looked to the great warrier who seemed to swell
with pride at having been blessed not once but twice in the same night. Although the warrier ‘s
stance, feet apart arms crossed did not change it was just the feeling comming from the man.
He nodded his head to the women who moved with the children back inside. This night they would
be celebrated, a honor to the father. The children once the moon had come back to this point
again would be given their names and a celebration would be held for them. The holy man did not
need to find out what the sex of the children were he know they were both girls.

The holy man took his quest to the sky rock once more this time to ask the questions he could no
longer hold within himself. Although this time it took two whole days and two long nights
before anything happened. The woman-child appeared as if through the mists that surrounded the
fire, This time she was accompanied by only one other. the silver/grey wolf. He waited until
she stopped a few feet from the fire, and the wolf sat by her side. He pulled out the drawings
he had made. “What does this all mean? The children were born, but what does this mean?” As the
firelight flickered upon her features he got a good look at her eyes they were as the morning sky
a violet/blue and the sorrow was still there. Her companion looked as sorrowful as the
woman-child did. The grey wolf’s eyes held the color of blue fading into brown. These two had
to be spirits no other had eyes those colors. The holy man repeated his question. “What does
this all mean?” In responce the woman-child waved her hand once again at the fire and the holy
man’s eyes were drawn to it.

The fire slowed once again from flickering fast to barely moving. Within the fire a tribe rose
up. They fought off the darkness trying to consume them, till just the darkness remained.
They holy man looked back up into the sorrowful eyes of the woman-shild and asked. “Is that is
what is to come if the children remain or if they are split apart?” he was worried for the lives
of his tribe members. The woman-child continued to remain silent with the sadness in her eyes.
Her and her companion started to fade, as the morning light of the rising sun shined upon the
sky rock.

The holy man as he did before moved back off to the tribe home and into his dwelling to once
again make sure this vision was recorded. The fact that this was a vision from the same
woman-child, and it was in responce to his questions he made sure it was kept with the others
about the children.

The namming celebration and the first time the girls were to be shown off to the tribe as a
whole approached quickly in the holy mans eves, who was still focused on how and when he should
bring forth the information of his visions. It was he who would undoubtedly sway the minds of
the rest of the tribe. This would not only affect the lives of the children but that of their
great warrier and his mates and standing within the tribe. One wrongly said word or action
could mean the approaching darkness would swallow them whole.

He had made his decision. When the tribe had gathered for the feast, the holy man stood and
raised his hands to the sky. “Gaia has truly blessed us. We have been fruitful in all our
endevors. Our great warrior has now brought another blessing from Gaia into our fold.” the
holy man leands down to pullout one of the drawings that he has. “I had a vision many moon’s
ago that fortold of two children from one. As our tribe has never had two bron from one mother
I thought that this was going to be. I did not expectit to be two children from one father to
be born of the same day. Gaia has indeed blessed us.” he unrolls the deerskin drawing showing
a wolf leaping and in turn two are formed one of a wolf and one of a human.”This is the blessing
that Gaia has offered us.” the tribe hushed up to then starts to mummor. They fall silent once
again as the holy man speaks. “Let them be named and let them be guided by us, as gaia has
blessed us with them.” with that they holy man sits back down and re-rolls the drawing to
protect it.
Snow (11:07 PM) :
The children are brought into the tribe carried by their mothers. The great warrier stood and
moved to the tribal leaders side. The women moved forward their heads bowed and submissive,
both of the children were quiet and very content. When they were five feet fromt heir tribal
leader and warrior leader, they both sunk to their knees. They held out the children to their
mate. The great warrier took the children one in each arm and looked down to each in turn.
then looks to the tribe. “My daughters. “Besides the mothers and those that helped them birth
the children and the father knew the gender of the children. “Silver Dawn and Dawns light.”
When he says each name each baby in turn coos to their father. After the announcement the
Tribal leaderput his hand on the great warriors shoulder. “Gaia be blessed.” and a resounding
cheer and the trib sings out “Gaia be blessed.” The celebration lasts late into the night.
the babies having been returned to the great warriors dwelling after the feast.

The two girls were pampers by the tribe, they might have not been born twins but their lives
were intertwinedon many levels that none could ever imagine.

Dawn’s light

She wasd a beautiful baby, her midnight black hair and blue eyes, eyes so blue that sometimes
people thought that they were the color of the morning dawn or the blue of a clear morning sky.

By the age of one she was walking and taking, although not full scentances her baby talk still
lingering with her, but she was an intuative child. Her and her sister played together they
learned together. She was as curious as the fox, but as motivated as the beaver. She grew
up learning the ways of medicine and herbs and healing. She loves nature in allof it’s beauty
and has a specialbond with the animals that dweled around them.

The Holy man taught the two girls the traditionsof the tribe. He taught themin ways of the
healing herbs. Dawn’s light followed the holy man around when her sister was off herself.
Her curiosity, kept her chattering about anything and everything.

This worried the holy man for he did not know if what he was teaching the young girl would
be the thing that beings the darkness. He had not seenor spoken to the woman-shild, or
had a vision of her since that last time. He still kept his opinions to himself, for the
pride of the tribe. He just hoped that this also would not be what brings the darkness.

Dawn’s light, brought happoness and laughter to the tribe, she was a caring child, but one with
an old soul. Even through her brightness it was if the weight of the world rested upon her
shoulders and even in her young mind she knew this to be true. She never did let it one, but
the holy man could see this in her.

The years passedin quick order. Dawn’s Light. Grew to be a beautiful child the beauty of her
eyes stayed and Her hair was as shinly as the feathers of a raven, and just as black, hanging
down past her rear end. Although She was not a tall girl she was lyth and beautiful.

The dawning of their 13th year, both girls slipped out to the river as was their habbit to do
to go and swim and bathe in the clear waters. Dawn’s light swam and was at peace with the day
as it broke above the trees that surrounded the river. Naked and shivering slightly she lays
down in the grass beside the river dangling her feet in the river. Her hair like a blanket
beneather her as she lays there letting the sun warm her skin.

It happened so suddenly, the awareness of something happeneing around her that stole her breath
away from her. Frightened to move, but even more of what might happen if she stayed where she
was motivated Dawn’s light into action. As quick as a deer she jumps up and runs to the shelter
of the trees, shouting a warning to her sister.

Hiding amongst the bushes and trees she looks around to see what the danger was. There was
only one of them. They looked human but were totally wolf-like. Her eyes widden and she
gasps. And as if something born of eon’s thing flood into her mind, as if not seeing what
is really happeneing but at the same time she does.

****((Harper (11:17 PM) :
*snugs happily* it’s good! *G*
mmrr. ok. so, i need to post about the former Eddie being a child. *chuckles* aaaand…..then about her reaction to the manwolk. hrm…bsd?
Snow (11:17 PM) :
what is bsd?
Harper (11:17 PM) :
black sprial dancer.
or…it could be her sister. *G*
Snow (11:18 PM) :
It could be her sister, or is could have been a BSD that is why I sorta left it open….I do not know what causes the first change.
Harper (11:21 PM) :
*G* often, the same sort of thing that could cause an Awakening. *ponders carefully* hrm….what if it’s a fomori instead of a bsd? a corrupted wolf-thing instead of a wolfnman? and it’s…hrm…killing one of their mothers? one of them could be mute. so, no screaming. but the horror of it, since as close as the girls are, chances are good their mothers were/are very close. perhaps even sisters themselves. in some tribes, i THINK, it wasn’t too uncommon for sisters to marry the same man.
Snow (11:23 PM) :
I didn’t even think of it that way *S* that works as well…..and yeah there are two way for an awakening….a sudden one or a gradual……I think the tansy one was on the verge of the gradual….then this happened. *L*
))****

Setting goals is a task many people find intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be.
I’m going to give you my own version of breaking down a main goal into a lot of smaller
goals that seem more attainable than just going after something huge all at once. First,
here’s the basic breakdown, and then I’ll go into detail for each step.

1. Research your goal. Find out everything you can about it and what it takes to get there.
2. Make a list of the things you’ll need to know to achieve your goal.
3. Make a tentative plan for the first step.
4. Assess how well the plan’s working and adjust it if you need it. This step should be
repeated periodically.
5. Keep track of your progress in a way that makes sense to you.
6. Don’t give yourself a hard time. Use rewards if that’s something that works for you.
This particular step is actually one that you can spread throughout the others.

All right, for explaining these, I’ll use losing weight as an example. Step one says to
research your goal. So–since I’d like to lose about twenty pounds, I look for information on
healthy habits and losing weight. I find out a fair amount of stuff on the subject, and decide
that a fad diet isn’t going to be very good. After all–why lose wieght and not be able to keep
it off? Developing healthy habits makes more sense to me, because then I might actually keep
the weight away. One of the things I learn is how many calories I should be eating a day,
and that excercise is a key point. That leads neatly into step two.
I write down what I’ve learned and organize it into a list of things I need to keep track
of. This list goes right by my computer, partly so that I don’t lose it and partly so I can
keep track of the information. I need to consume no fewer than 1200 calories a day, and no more
than 1550. Carbs and fats are not my friends. I need to excercise regularly. That’s a simple,
short step to finish with. I’ll also make a list of unhealthy habits I have–like frequently
having a couple of candy bars for lunch. After I’ve checked to make sure I’ve got all the facts written down,
I move on to step three.
Here’s where it starts to get fun. I don’t need to lose weight fast. And, I’ve already
decided that the best way to keep it off is to develope some good, healthy habits. So, I decide
I’m going to try and lose just one pound a week, and add in another habit or two every week as
well. I’ll start out by making a written plan toward those goals. To start with, I’m going to
try and eat something unprocessed (raw veggies or fruits) and take a walk daily. For every one
of my bad habits, I try to think of a healthy alternative. I know myself well enough to realize
that I’m not going to stick to a plan that denies me all the sinfully delicious things I adore,
nor one where I try to move too quickly. That’s another reason for going with a pound and two
healthy habits a week. You might be able to go for more pounds or habits. I’m also going to
weigh myself, at the beginning of actually starting my weight loss plan, and at least once a
week until I’ve reached my goal.
Steps four, five, and six begin to happen in a couple of weeks. They can be done in
conjunction with each other, and should be. Focus on Step four, but keep the others in mind,
basically. I go over my lists and weights and see how well I’m doing. If I’m not doing well….
I refer to step six. I don’t beat myself up over it. I just try a little harder. Maybe I need
more time to get into the habits that I hope will lead me to a lower weight. All right, so I
re-do my plan and try for losing a pound every two weeks. Or perhaps I’m doing really well. I
can either up my pounds lost to two, or add another good habit. Obviously, if I’m not doing
well, I don’t get to reward myself. But if I am–maybe I’ll indulge myself with a slice of
that to-die-for chocolate cake at my favorite restaurant. Yes, it’ll add extra calories to
my daily quota, but once in a while won’t hurt me.
It’s very important to periodically assess your progress. It’s equally important not to
beat yourself up if you backslide a little bit. The trick is–move on. Don’t use a slip as an
excuse to quit. The plan itself is a very simple one, with the hardest parts being to focus on
the SMALL goals instead of the large one and to actually sticking with it.

acacia–flowers can be made into fritters; young leaves and shoots edible; roots contain water (desert plant, normally). carry wood as protective amulet

agrimony–used in protection spells, to banish negative energy and spirits, and to reverse spells or hexes. used medically to stop bleeding.

alder–branches made into pan pipes that can endear animals to the player.

alexanders–dried leaves prevent scury.

alfalfa–leaf kept in home to protect from poverty and hunger; also used in money spells. edible sprouts.

alkanet (root)–powdered root used to cleanse as incense; also used to attract prosperity.

almond–nuts said to prevent drunkenness.

allspice–heals tensions. also burned to attract money or luck. used as a spice. medicinal tea for cramps or gas.

apple–the peels can be used in spells for peace. edible fruit. apple wood wands used for love and giving magic. medicinally used raw or as a tea to cure intestinal infestations.

angelica–protection, exorcism, removing and reversing spells. medicinally, rootstock, roots, and seeds are a stimulant in small does and a depressant in large doses.

arrowroot

asafoetida–protection, exorcism. very strong aroma. keeps off colds and fevers if worn.

ash–leaves picked for luck, or one with an even number of points can be placed beneath the pillow for prophetic dreams. carved into an equal-armed cross, protects from drowning. mountain ash used in wands for magic, protection, and absorbing magic.

astragalus–medicinally used to strengthen immune system and digestion.

balm of gilead–infuse or macerate leaves in alcohol to impart a musky scent. leaf buds antiseptic and stimulating; use in creams to relieve arthritis pain, cuts, and bruises. magically used for protection, intellectual pursuits, and manifestations.

barberry–helps to cure diseases that cause female infertility. medicinally used for painful periods and labor pains.

bee balm (mondara)–infuse leaves to relieve nausea, gas, menstrual pain, and insomnia.

beetroot–used in love magic and as a substitute for blood in some spells. bulb considered edible by some.

beth root–carrying root attracts wealth and love. medically used for menstrual disorders.

birch–protective and cleansing. used in wands for new beginnings and feminine power.

blessed thistle–wear to protect from negativity. used in purification baths. good for hex breaking spells. medicinally, increases flow of breast milk.

bloodroot–draws love and averts negativity. medicinally used for bronchial catarrh. caution, plant is poisonous!

blue cohosh–medicinally used for supressed periods with cramps. should not be used by pregnant women or by those with high blood pressure or heart disease.

blue flag–carried for increasing money. placed in the till, increases business. this plant is poisonous.

boneset–protection, exorcism, wards against negativity. medicinally used for colds, flu, and digestive tonic.

buchu (leaf)–infusion of leaves used for prophecy. burnt with frankincense, induces prophetic dreams. medicinally used for cystitis.

burdock–protection and healing.medcinally, is diureic, purgative, and antiseptic. used to treat acne.

calamus–powdered root strengthens and binds spells. protects against hunger and poverty. this plant is poisonous.

cardamom–used as a spice. magically used in lust and love spells. used to treat indestion with gas.

cat’s claw–powdered bark used magically to help with vision quests, shamanic journeys, protection, and prosperity.

celandine–magically helps to escape all forms of entrapment and imprisonment. relieves depression. aids in court matters.

cedar–used in purification. cures bad dreams. protective.helps attain a connection to the divine. wood used to make insect-repellant furniture.

centaury herb–smoke repels snake spirits. tea of dried flowering plant stimulates appetite, aids digestion, aids indigestion, and relieves gas pains.

chickweed–magically attracts love and maintains relationships.

chives–stimulates appetite and helps digestion. magically used to stop gossip, protect children, and kinship. edible.

cinquefoil (five finger grass)–used for money, protection, and prophetic dreams. also for love and prosperity.

cleavers–carried or worn to attract love. used in deoderants. medicinally used for urinary stones and skin problems.

clover–protective herb. produces blossoms that bees use to make delicious honey. good for cows to eat.

coltsfoot–spells concerning love, peace, and tranquility. medicinally for colds and coughs; poultice used to treat sores.

copal–love and purification incenses. a resin.

costmary (alecost)–eases childbirth; leaves and flowering tops clear and preserve ale. infuse leaves as tonic tea to relieve colds, catarrh, and upset stomachs.

cotton thistle (Scottish thistle)–decoction of root diminishes mucous discharges.

couch grass (witch grass)–carry or sprinkle under bed to attract new lover; also for removing hexes. used to treat urinary disorders.

cowslip–use flowers in jams and wine; use leaves in salad. suck nectar from fresh flowers. tea of flowers said to cure insomnia.wine can be made from flowers.

crampbark–magically, relieves tensions and brings peace. medically used to treat cramps, including menstrual.

cranesbill–used as an astringent.

cubeb–berry used in love spells.

daisy–pleasing garden flower used to make chains and foretell the outcome of a love affair. flowers once used to cure eye troubles. once believed that a mixture of flowers and oil would remove grey from dark hair. dried flowers can be used as an expectorant, laxative, purgative, or tonic; help heal inflamed swellings and burns.

damiana–used in lust infusions and spells. burnt to produce visions. used to treat depression. too much can cause insomnia and headaches.

devil’s claw–used in arthritis treatment. magically used to soothe aggravated situations.

dong quai–root induces lust in women or feminine men.

dragon’s blood–resin entices lovers to return, cures impotency, protects and purifies, and adds energy to any spell.

dulse leaf–add to drinks to induce lust. encourages harmony sprinkled around the home.

elm–attracts faerie folk. also used for grounding, protection, and divination. medically, boil bark or steep flowers to make an astringent.

evening primrose–oil from seeds (in capsule form today) eases premenstrual tension, menopausal discomfort, and psoriasis. infuse leaves and peeled “bark” from stems to soothe cough spasms.

eyebright–used as tea to clear the mind, aid memory, and bring on magical clairvoyance. used to treat eye troubles and hayfever.

figwort–worn for health and evil eye protection. used to treat skin diseases.

foxglove–can be made into a medicinal tea; use caution and only under a trained herbalist’s care! loved by faeries. protects garden and home when grown in the garden. poisonous.

galangal (lo john)–breaks curses and spells, sprinkled around the house to promote lust.

gentian root–used for love, power, breaking hexes, and breaking curses. used as a digestive tonic.

geranium (the scented varieties particularly)–flowers and leaves are edible. leaves used in potpourri and scented pillows.

ginger–root used magically for success. also used to return hexes to the sender. used to treat gas, indigestion nausea, and poor circulation.

ginseng–used magically for masculine problems such as impotence. used as a tonic.

goldenrod–medically used to treat urinary problems.

goldenseal–money spells and healing rituals. medically used to treat inflammations of the digestive system.

good king henry–raw or cooked leaves are good iron source. poultice and ointment of leaves cleanses and heals skin sores.

gotu kola–small dose burnt to aid mediation prior to meditating. medically used as a purgative.

hawthorn–attracts faerie folk. powdered berries also used to increase fertility, and enforce or maintain chastity or celibacy, fishing magic, promoting happiness, and protection from evil and lightening. flowers and berries infused with hot water make soothing gargle. also normalizes blood pressure and regulates skin.

hazel–traditional wood used for divining rods. also good for wisdom wands. edible nuts.

heal-all–used as sore throat gargle and mouthwash.

heather–aids in becoming friends with fairies. also protection and good for using to draw rain. used in treating urinary disease.

hibiscus–used in love, lust, and divination spells.

high john (high john the conqueror)–used for prosperity magic.

honeysuckle–treat skin infections. prosperity and clairvoyance.

hops–infuse flower as mild sedative tea for digestive problems. gives one a deep sleep with dreams emphasizing health concerns.

horehound–used for protective sachets and incenses. substance derived from plant used to make candy flavoring.

horseradish–grated root in everyday diet stimulates digestion; scent of freshly-grated root can clear sinuses in one inhalation. avoid continuous or prolonged use when pregnant or suffering from kidney problems.

horsetail (shavegrass, pewterwort)–dried stems used to polish metal. urinary and lung infections. used in shampoos.

ivy–use in wands for fertility magic. also used for protection.

jasmine–flowers used for love and prosperity magic; attracts spiritual love. flowers can be used as a sedative; used in India as a remedy for snakebite.

job’s tears–used in charm bottles and spell bags for wishing magic, healing, and luck.

joe pye weed–use small doses of dried root as tincture or infuse to induce sweating. infusion may also be used as astringent tonic and stimulant.

juniper–clears and raises vibrations; burnt to induce visions. treats cystitis, rheumatism, and gout.

kava kava–burnt to induce visions, protections, and luck. treats urinary disorders.

lady’s mantle (dewcup)– leaf decocted as compress for reducing inflammation and healing wounds. infusion of dried leaves good in cold compress to aid acne; in creams aids dry skin.

licorice–tea of root is used a s a laxative. chewing on a stick will make you passionate; used in love attracting spells. said to be helpful in quitting spoken, magically.

lily–symbol of fertility.bulbs of white lily can be cooked and applied to burns and inflammations. extract of bulb of white lily improves tone and elasticity of skin.

lobelia–throw powder at an oncoming storm to stop its approach. used to attract love. treats asthma and whooping cough.

mace–used as a spice. burnt, increases psychic powers. carried to improve intellect.

marsh mallow–infused tea from roots aids coughs and insomnia; powdered root thickens in water and can be heated with sugar to form a soothing sweet paste (marsh mallow, marshmallows, hey?). liquid from boiled leaves or steeped roots soothes dry hands, sunburn, and dry hair. magically softens one’s character (i.e., makes a girl more feminine and makes a man appreciate beauty).

meadowsweet (bridewort)–good as strewing herbs because the leaves smell good without causing headaches. flower flavors herb beers, mead, and wines; gives faint almond flavor to jams and fruit stews. used in love magic.

meliot (sweet clover)–flower attracts bees when grown in garden. scatter dried leaves among clothes to deter moths.

mistletoe–protects against lightening, disease, misfortune of every kind, and fires. also good for love and hunting.

motherwort–used to regulate menstruation.

mulberry–protects gardens from lightening, aids when working on the will. wood is a powerful protectant against evil.

myrrh (sweet cicely)–whole plant is considered to be a wholesome tonic, especially the root steeped in brandy; aids digestion. **note: this is not the same plant that the incense myrrh comes from.

nutmeg–used as a spice. used sparingly to strengthen clairvoyance.

olive–emblem of peace. edible fruit.

onion– bulbs edible. magically used for protection, purification, exorcism, and healing. to helo infected wounds heal, apply paste of boiled onions and their juice.

passionflower–used for peace, friendship, and sleep. used as a tranquilizer.

patchouly–used for money, fertility, and lust. substitute for graveyard dust.

peony–parts can be made into a sauce that aids in good fortune. used magically for protection and exorcism. treats kidney and gallbladder diseases.

peppercorn–protective magic. used as a spice.

pine–dried needles used in dream pillows. pine wands used for birth and rebirth magic.also good for purification and fertility. decoction of buds used to clear sinuses.

plantain–used for healing, strength, protection, and snake repelling.

pleurisy–treats various respitory problems.

poplar–wands used for success magic. also used for magically relieving grief. buds can be steeped for tea to make an aspirin-like painkiller.

prickly ash–bark used in love spells.

primrose (different from evening primrose)–infuse whole plant as cough remedy and mild sedative. used for protection.

quassia–wood used in love spells, and powdered for incense base.

rhubarb–stalks are edible. root used for protection and fidelity.

rowan–attracts faerie folk. also used in protection charms and healing magic.

santolina (cotton lavender)–infusion of flowers and leaves said to kill intestinal worms and mildly stimulate menstrual flow.

saw palmetto–treats reproductive disorders.

shepherd’s purse–edible leaves. stops bleeding, treates varicose veins.

skirret–eat fresh young shoots as a tonic.

skullcap–used for peace, relaxation, and fidelity. good for spasms, convulsions, restlessness, and brings on menstruation.

slippery elm–bark burnt or thrown into a fire as powder to halt gossip. protection magic. treats inflammation. nourishing food.

smallage (wild celery)–decoct seeds to ease gas and as sedative; infuse leaves as tonic as an appetizer and to ease digestion.

snakeroot (Canadian snakeroot)–stimulates spells, purfies.

soapwort (bouncing bet)–flowers edible. leaves, stems and roots can be used to make liquid that can revitalize old and delicate fabrics. root is poisonous and should not be ingested.

sorrel–use juice from leaves to remove or lighten rust, mold, and ink stains from linen, wicker, and silver. leaves edible.

squawvine–used to prepare for birth and treat painful periods.

stevia–sugar substitute.

stoneroot–treats varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea.

strawberry–edible berries. used for love and luck and to ease pregnancy pains. berries whiten and clean teeth.

sweetgrass–burn before spellcasting to attract good spirits.

sweet rocket–dried leaves prevent and cure scurvy; strong dose may cause vomiting.

thistle–used to return hexes to the sender. protective magic.

tulip–parts can be made into candy that bring good thoughts. said to have the power to mend emotional breaks between people.

uva ursa (bearberry)–add to sachets to increase psychic powers. treats cystitis.

vanilla–used in love magic. beans wrapped in a damp paper towel repel odors in refridgerator.

wood betony (lousewort)–used in protective and purification magics. treats headaches, liver complaints, cuts, and bruises.

yellow dock–treats skin diseases.

yerba santa–carry for spiritual strength, psychic powers, protection. also for healing and beauty.

yew–wands used for death-related magic.

RESOURCES

Good Magic Marina Medici

Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac 1994 Patricia Telasco (main edt.?)

Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac 2001 Micheal Fallon, edt.

Magical Herbalism Scott Cunningham

Mystical Pathways (website : http://www.mysticalpathways.net//index.html)

The New Age Herbalist Richard Mabey, edt.

RD Home Handbooks Herbs Lesley Bremness, edt

A Victorian Grimoire Patricia Telesco

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1 *basil–Indians (from India) swear court oaths on basil; some Greek Orthodox churches use it to prepare holy water; is seen as a powerful protector and returns a lover’s roving eye when carried in a pocket. steep leaves in wine a few hours as a tonic. infuse as tea to aid disgestion.

2 *bay (sweet bay, laurel)–leaves protect against disease, lightening, and witchcraft; believed to help ward off the plague. infuse leaves as digestive aid and to stimulate appetite. leaves slightly narcotic in large doses.

3 *borage–makes women and men glad and merry, comforts the heart, dispels melancholy, and gives courage. useful in salt-free diet due to mineral salts levels. increases psychic powers.

4 *caraway–prevents departures, so used in love potions. chew raw or infuse seeds to aid digestion, stimulate appetite, freshen breath, and ease gas.

5 *chicory (endive)–leaves always align north on growing plant. leaf in poultice soothes inflammation. dried root infused as tonic, also mild sedative and diuretic.

6 *clove pink–flowers floated on wine in drinks of engaged couple. infuse petals in wine as nerve tonic. use flowers to flavor sugar, jam, vinegar, and wine.

7 *dill–useful in salt-free diets due to high levels of mineral salts. prized as protection against witchcraft; enhances passion when infused in wine. crush and infuse seeds as a strenghtening bath for nails.

8 *coriander–said to confer immortality; used in love potions as aphrodisiac. seeds mildly narcotic. chew or infuse seeds in a tea as an appetizer, digestive tonic, and mild sedative.

9 *elecampane–root can be crystallized as a sweet to aid digestion and cause mirth. decoction of root applied to alleviate acne. decoct root as general tonic, as expectorant to ease bronchitis and coughs, and as a digestive.

10 *fennel–protects against evil. chew seed to freshen breath. use leaves and seeds in facial steams and baths for deep cleansing. do not take excessive doses.

11 *feverfew–aids melancholy. eat 3-5 fresh leaves in a sandwich daily to reduce migraines. infuse leaves and flowers as a mild sedative, appetizer, and to relieve minor muscle spasms.

12 *garlic–cleanses blood, clears coughs or congestion, protects against common colds. protects against black magic.

13 *hens and chicks–protects against lightening, thunder, and witchcraft. apply juice from sliced fresh leaf to warts and other skin blemishes. use as aloe for minor burns; also good for wasp stings, nettle stings, cuts, and bug bites. bin leaves over corns a few hours, soak foot in hot water, and attempt to remove corns. infuse leaves as tea for septic throats, bronchitis, and mouth sores and ulcers.

14 *hyssop–used to purify temples and ritual cleansing of lepers. leaves aid in digestion of fatty fish and meat; do not take when pregnant.

15 *lavender–believed to help ward off plague. oil applied to temples eases migraines. flowers used to make tonic water for delicate and sensitive skins to speed skin cell replacement and as an antiseptic against acne. infuse flowers as tea to soothe headaches and calm nerves.

16 *lemon balm–believed to completely revive a man; said to aid in longevity; dispels melancholy. infuse leaves as tea as a relief from chronic bronchial catarrh, feverish colds, and headaches.

17 *lovage–leaves laid in shoes revive a weary traveler. infuse seed, leaves, or roots to act as a room deoderizer and an aid to rheumatism; do not take while pregnant or if you have kidney problems. steep fresh seeds in brandy and sweetened with sugar to settle an upset stomach.

18 *marigold (as in pot marigold, calendula)–infuse flower to aid digestion and as mouthwash to heal gums. rejuvenating herb. soothing antiseptic and skin healer.

19 *marjoram–scent of sweet marjoram created by Aphrodite as symbol of happieness. leaves can be rubbed on oak floors and furnishings for a fragrant polish. placed by fresh milk, preserves milk’s sweetness in thundery weather. infuse flowering tops as tea for colds and headaches; add decoction or essential oil to bath as relaxant.

20 *mullein–protects against sorcery. steep flower for tea to help persistent coughs, respitory mucus, and hoarseness. use with care, as only the flowers are not mildly toxic. worn to keep wild animals from attacking. used in pillows to deter nightmares.

21 *mustard–aphrodisical herb. use powdered seed in poultice to relieve pain and inflammation from rheumatism and arthritis.

22 *myrtle–associated with love and Aphrodite. infuse leaves as powerful antiseptic and astringent. brides would plant o sprig before wedding to ensure a long and joyful life.

23 *parsley–was used both as a victory crown and to decorate tombs, due to association with Archemorus. chew raw leaves to sweeten breath and aid in keeping skin healthy. infuse leaves for hair tonic and conditioner.

24 *pennyroyal–symbol of hospitality. strew leaves in cupboards and around beds to deter ants and fleas. do not take in large doses when pregnant or suffering from kidney problems.

25 *peppermint–infuse as tea to help digestion, colds, and influenza. symbol of hospitality.

26 *rose–used in love magic. make rosewater from flowers as gentle antiseptic wash. infuse leaves as tea for tonic and astringent. rose hips (fruits), especially from the wild rose, are very rich in vitamin C.

27 *rosemary–said to strengthen the memory; emblem of fidelity and lovers. aroma of leaves repels moths. leaves in bath stimulate circulation. burning stems discourages insects. leaf aids in digestion of fats.

28 *rue–improves eyesight and inner vision, magically speaking; believed to help ward against the plague. cooled infusion of leaves used to bathe tired eyes.

29 *sage–said to aid longevity. leaf aids in digestion,; is antibacterial and antifungal; helps fight diarrhea. should not be taken in large doses for long periods.

30 *savory (winter savory)–aphrodisiac. flowering top astringent and antiseptic; use in baths for oily skin. infuse flowering top as tea to stimulatre appetite, ese indigestion and gas; use as antispetic gargle.

31 *spearmint–symbol of hospitality. deters aphids when grown near roses. scatter fresh or dried leaves around food to deter mice.

32 *sweet woodruff–makes a person merry when added to wine. dried leaves used in potpourri and herb pillows.

33 *tansy–believed to confer immortality. dried sprigs repel insects; sprinkle to deter ants and mice. use in moderation; DO NOT USE AT ALL during pregnancy. ((seriously, don’t–this plant has been known to cause a woman to spontaneously abort, sometimes with the result that she bleeds to death. so, just….don’t.))

34 *tarragon–believed to cure the bites of venomous creatures. infuse leaves as digestive and general tonic.

35 *thyme–bathing in thyme water gives one vigor. infuse leaves for digestive tonic and as a hangover cure. use sweetened infusion of leaves for convulsive coughs, colds,a nd sore throats.

36 *vervain–used in having visions; protective and helped ward against demons of disease. infues whole plant as a digestive and as sedative tea after nervous exhaustion. use with care.

37 *violet (sweet violet, not african violet)–symbol of Love Goddesses and fertility. infuse fresh or dried flower as mild laxative, coughs bronchitis, nerve soother, headaches, and insomniea; syrup can also be used. root as decoction or infusion may alleviate catarrh and bronchitis.

38 *wild strawberry–associated with faiy folks; sometimes a basket of berries is tied between a cow’s horns to please the elves so that the cow will be blessed and give abundant milk. infuse leaves for nervousness and diarrhea. eat fruit as iron supplement and mild laxative.

39 *yarrow (milfoil)–leaf as tea helps with digestive problems; extended use may make skin light-sensitive. stems used for weather divination. infuse flowers for facial steam and tonic lotion. worn to protect wearer. held, stops fear and grants courage. ensures love.

40 *salad burnet–makes a person happy. infuse leaves to make a sunburn aid for the face. sprinkles fresh leaves on food to aid digestion; infuse as tea for tonic and mild diuretic.

41 *anise (aniseed)–infuse seeds as antiseptic tea for colds and coughs. scent used for restfulness.

42 *chamomile–flowers used as a facial steam and hand soak to soften and whiten skin; as a compress reduces fatigue-caused shadows. infuse flowers as sedative and general tonic; use in bath to relieve sun- or wind-burned skin. scent considered healing, magically; also good for success spells.

43 *mugwort–protective herb, called the “mother of herbs”. leaf rolled up used to stop nosebleeds. also used for strentgh, psychic powers, protection, prophetic dreams, and astral projection.

44 *sunflower–associated with the sun. seeds are highly nutritious. petals used for fertility, wishes, health, and wisdom.

45 *tea–black used magically for fortitude. green especially good for ridding the body of toxins.

46 *aloe (aloe vera)–sap from leaves helps with chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, and helps heal and soothe small burns. make a cream with sap very good for dry skin. guards against negative influences. hung over houses for protection and good luck.

47 *arnica–used for relaxation. can be used in massage tinctures. made into a gel, heals bruises faster.

48 *bergamot–healing scent. magically used for success and money spells. delicious addition to tea.

49 *blackberry–leaf used in money and protection spells. edible berries.

50 *blueberry–edible berries. leaves good for protection.

51 *black cohosh–love magic; add to bath to help impotence. strengthens courage when carried. sprinkle around room to banish negativity.

52 *bladderwrack–used in sea spells, to summon winds, protection, wealth, and increasing psychic powers.

53 *bayberry–berries produce a wax used to make scented candles. root bark facilitates communication and aids in prosperity spells.

54 *carrot–edible root. magically used to promote lust, cure impotence, and all pregnancy magic.

55 *catnip (catmint)–prepared a certain way, a certain part of the plant is mildly hallucenogenic. leaf and flowering top can be infused to relieve colds and fevers (increases sweating and induces sleep without raising body temperature); headaches and upset stomach; a mild sedative. apply infusion of leaves and flowering tops externally to soothe scalp irritations. used in magic involving cats and spells for love, beauty, and happiness.

56 *cayenne–used as a spice. magically used for exorcisms, cleansing, and is strongly energizing. sprinkle a bit in shoes to warm feet, but use care.

57 *chili–love spells, breaking a spell, and ensuring fidelity., although should be used sparingly. used as a spice.

58 *chrysanthemum (specifically pyrethrum)–dried and powdered flowers kill skin vermin (such as fleas) without being toxic to animals. leaves can be used as wipe after eating crabs to rid oneself of the scent of crabs. also kills helpful insects and fish; wear gloves when processing dried flowers as prolonged contact may cause allergies. protects against negative energy.

59 *cinnamon–used in love spells. used a s a spice. magically also raises spiritual vibrations, aids healing, draws money, stimulates psychic powers, and protects and boosts any magical working.

60 *clove–magically represents kinship, burnt to attract riches, drive off hostile and negative forces, and to stop gossip. used as a spice.

61 *comfrey–use fresh leaves as poultice for rough skin, aching joints, sores, burns, cuts, sprains, and to reduce swelling. drink leaf and root as tea to relieve stomach ulcers and coughs. leaves and root in bath and lotions soften skin. leaves highly nutritious. worn or carried, protects and ensures safe travel; money spells.

62 *corn–edible vegetable. silk used for protection, luck, and divination; powdered, added to bath for beauty and glamour.

63 *cumin–used as a spice. used in spells to protect from theft and wood spirits; gives piece of mind when carried.

64 *dandelion–root roasted and ground with roasted chicory root as coffee substitute. infusion of roasted root aids developing psychic powers. infusion placed hot enough to steam by bedside will call spirits.

65 *elder–flowers added to lemonade grant good luck and health. berries carried help to strengthen one’s will against committing adultery; also used for money, riches, love, blessings, banishing, releasing, consecration, cursing, purification, and cleansing. can be made into tasty wine. flowers can be used for wish fulfillment and strwen to bless people, places, and things.

66 *echinacea–said to aid against the common cold. used as an offering to spirit to ensure protection.

67 *eucalyptus–scent said to ease stuffed sinuses. magically used in healing poppets and carried for protection.

68 *fenugreek–grind seeds coarsely to infuse as tea for digestion stimulation, and to ease coughing, gas, and diarrhea. magically used to bring money into the home.

69 *flax–seeds considered highly nutritious. seeds used for money, protection, beauty, psychic developement, and general healing. plant produces a fiber used for making fabric.

70 *frankincense–scent and smoke used for cleansing and protection. also burnt to induce visions. a resin that can be powdered.

71 *grape–vine with edible fruit. vines used in basketry and furniture making. magically used in fertility rites, garden magic, and for mental powers and money. fruits used to make wine and juice

72 *lemon grass–used as a seasoning. repels snakes, lust potions, and as an infusion to help psychic powers grow.

73 *lemon verbena–tasty tea, good in drinks and fruit puddings, used in potpourri and herb pillows. worn to make oneself attractive to the opposite sex, love spells, and for strengthening and purification.

74 *lily of the valley–mental powers, happiness, improves memory and mind, placed in a room will cheer hearts and lift spirits. do not take internally, poisonous.

75 *mandrake–placed in home, grants protection, fertility, and prosperity. protects during sleep and helps keep one from getting sick. repels demons; used in exorcisms. do not ingest, poisonous. said to be very dangerous to harvest.

76 *myrrh (the resin used for incense)–scent and smoke used for cleansing and protection. also burnt for peace and increases power of any incense to which it is added.

77 *nettle–five leaves bundled together carried to keep fear at bay. leaves also used by sprinkling around house to keep evil out and send it back. burnt averts danger and wards off ghosts. also used in lust magic. very young leaves are said to be edible.

78 *oak–leaves can be used as oracles during a storm. acorns are edible once leached of tannic acid. bark of white oak used for protection, money, potency, fertility, and luck.

79 *orris–root used as powder to increase potpourri scent longevity. root magically used for love, protection, and divination.

80 *lemon–scent of fruit eases depression. magically used for joy and refreshment.

81 *orange–scent of fruit eases depression. used magically for riches.

82 *oregano–infuse as tea for coughs, nervous headaches, and irritability. used magically for energy.

83 *periwinkle–do not ingest, piosonous. carried to gain grace and attract money. protects against snakes, wild beasts, terror, evil eye, and spirits. used in love spells and to restore lost memories.

84 *poke–berries can be made into an ink, but use caution. used for courage, hex breaking, and finding lost objects. plant is poisonous.

85 *poppy–one species produces opium, morphine, heroine,and codeine, all highly addictive. promotes fertility, attracts money and luck.

86 *raspberry–edible berries. leaf sprinkled around house when a death has occured so that the spirit will not re-enter. used for protection and love. berries induce love. carried by pregnant women to ease childbrith pains.

87 *saffron–used as a spice. magically used for love, healing, happiness, raising the wind, strength, and psychic powers.

88 *sandalwood–burnt for protection, healing, and exorcism. mixed with lavender, conjures spirits.

89 *sarsparilla–magically used for love and money spells. root can be brewed into tasty nonalcoholic beer.

90 *sassafras–roots can be used for tasty tea. buried to attract money. also used in healing magic.

91 *st. john’s wort–used to help allieviate depression. worn, wards off fevers and colds, makes soldiers invincible, and attracts love. also protects against thunderbolts, fire, adn evil spirits. burnt to banish spirits and demons. use caution, poisonous.

92 *valerian–has been used to help treat shell shock and nervous stress. infuse root for soothing facial wash; infusion of root in lotions to treat acne and skin rashes. strong scent. root used in protective sachets, love spells, and peace rituals. root substitute for graveyard dust.

93 *tonka bean–used in love sachets. carried to attract love and ward off illness. do not ingest, poisonous.

94 *walnut–edible nuts. powdered hull of black walnut good in healing spells, fulfilling wishes, and attracting lightening.

95 *water lily–good for protection and breaking love spells. grown in a birdbath, keeps away unwanted visitors, ghosts, and evil. worn fresh, help detach the wearer from unwanted romance.

96 *willow–aids in easing headaches. white willow bark used in spells for love, protection, and healing. branches used for divination.

97 *witch hazel–produces an excellent skin tonic. magically used to protect against evil influences, glamour magic, helping to heal a broken heart, and cooling the passions.

98 *wormwood–used for pshychic powers, protection, calling spirits, and Crone magic. do not ingest, poisonous.

99 *yohimbe–infusion drunk as lust potion. helps with impotence. do not ingest, poisonous.

100 *yucca–used in shapeshifting spells; protects house from evil and sickness. parts are edible.

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Pool Hall DD
*clearly itching for trouble, she’s dressed in a black leather vest held shut by very thin black laces. there’s almost no front–the leather stops just barely past her nipples. the black suede pants cling to her as if her natural hide, disappearing into her favorite kneehigh Docs. brilliant red and screaming yellow hair held back off her face by a simple black scarf. her beltbuckle is a heavy, silvertoned skull, and her choker has spikes. even her makeup is aggressive–red shadow with a yellow streak out to her temples, black liner, and blood-colored lipstick. her gloves and rings are, as usual, on her hands*

~ Carolyn Wells ~

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~ Anaïs Nin ~

“Human relations are built on feeling, not on reason or knowledge. And feeling is not an exact science; like all spiritual qualities, it has vagueness of greatness about it.”

~ Amelia E. Barr ~

“An essay is a work of literary art which has a minimum of one anecdote and one universal idea.”

~ Carol Bly ~

“It isn’t the great big pleasures that count the most; it’s making a great deal out of the little ones.”

~ Jean Webster ~

“Each sentence must have, at its heart, a little spark of fire, and this, whatever the risk, the novelist must pluck with his own hands from the blaze.”

~ Virginia Woolf ~

“Meanings, moods, the whole scale of our inner experience, finds in nature the correspondences through which we may know our boundless selves.”

~ Kathleen Raine ~

“One of the strangest quirks of the human mind is its capacity for being moved to tears, laughter, anger, anxiety, joy by a “person” who exists nowhere except in imagination!”

~ Jane Fitz-Randolph ~

“For the last six weeks I have found myself pestered by some characters in search of an author.”

~ Sylvia Townsend Warner ~

“Fiction supplies the only philosophy that many readers know; it establishes their ethical, social, and material standards; it confirms them in their prejudices or opens their minds to a wider world.”

~ Dorothea Brande ~

“Whenever there is chaos, it creates wonderful thinking. I consider chaos a gift.”

~ Septima Poinsette Clark ~

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”

~ Helen Keller ~

“Poetry is above all a concentration of the power of language, which is the power of our ultimate relationship to everything in the universe.”

~ Adrienne Rich ~

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~ Elizabeth Janeway ~

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~ Rebecca Walker ~

General Information Regarding Faeries

This section includes common Faerie lore, including what seem to be fairly universal habits, means of repelling, and isolated facts.

There are various theories as to the origin of the Fae. Some think they are the spirits of the dead who make teind (tithe) to the Devil. Others, that they are Pagan Deities, elementals, nature spirits, or possibly a vanishing race–or races. In the Middle Ages, they became linked to the Devil in literature. It seems that elves, dwarves, and pucks were considered faeries long before barrow-dwellers, tricksters, small people, and household guardians were.
While faeries can be found virtually anywhere, it is said they favor living in mounds or earthen barrows. In these hollow hills, time passes very differently. A single day there might be equal to a hundred years outside, and a mortal who eats fairy food cannot ever go back home. Many Fae, such as Lady Godda and the Lady of the Lake, are associated with water.
Faeries often steal brides and children from human folk. In both cases, a changeling is often left in place of the stolen victim. Sometimes this changeling is one of their own people, or, in the case of a stolen wife, it may be a hollowed log. In the case of an infant, the changeling is often a very old Faerie. It is said that to force the Fae to return a stolen child or wife, one must severely abuse the changeling or cause it to reveal its true age. In this latter instance, one could pretend to be brewing beer in an eggshell. The sight of this ridiculous and unusual activity will prompt the changeling to state that in all its many years, it has never seen such a feat. By the next morning, if not immediately, the kidnaped human will return to the bosom of his or her true family.
Female faeries “Y Mamua”, the Mothers, is even what Faeries tend to be referred to by in Wales), and Faery Queens, seem to be more common than males, although Midsummer is when male faeries prefer to seek human brides. Sadly, most marriages between humans and Fae end badly. It is typical for the human spouse to break some taboo, causing the Fae partner to leave (sometimes with the children) forever. The human inevitably pines away after this.
It is common for female faeries to appear in threes or a group of seven. The Morrigan and Morgana with her eight sisters, of whom she was the High Queen are examples of the occurrence of threes. Lady Godda and her six sisters demonstrate a group of seven.
In fairy tales, female villains are also more prevalent than males, most especially cannaballistic ones. They are often referred to as “ogres”, who are a kind of Faerie, although the Germans have a much more descriptive term for female villains: Menschenfresserin. This translates literally as “devourer of human flesh”. Many female villains are also spellworkers, and some researchers of fairy tales view them as a mother’s possessive love taken to grave extremes (The Hard Facts of the Grimms’ Fairy Tales). On the other side of the coin, female protagonists in fairy tales are often helped by what seem to be Fae in the form of animals or plants, such as doves, cows, or trees.
In England, faeries are thought to steal shadows. The victim weakens and eventually dies as a result. An interesting reversal of this is found in the modern-era fairy tale Peter Pan, where Wendy finds Peter’s shadow and sews it back on for him. Her reward is to go to Never-Never Land, which is a great deal like the descriptions of the Isles of the Blessed (with pirates, of course).
There is a great deal of lore regarding how to protect a child from the Fae, and things that should not be done. For example, if a baby is placed in a cradle made of elder wood, one of two things will happen. The child will either pine away and die, or the fairies will steal it. Placing a key in the infant’s bed will lock the child mystically to its home, so that it cannot be stolen by the faeries.
Various charms to protect against malicious or simply mischievous faeries include carrying mold from a church yard, daisy chains (odd to me, as the daisy is said to be one of the Fae’s favorite flowers), holey stones, St. John’s Wort, salt, iron, or broom (the plant, not the cleaning tool). Burning thorns in your hearth also repels them, although one might wonder if this also repels benign house Fae, many of whom are said to reside beneath the hearthstone. Wearing green might not be a wise choice, as it is said to be unlucky–many faeries wear this hue, along with red or white. Also keep in mind that faeries are said to be at their most powerful during in-between times, such as twilight. Another couple of things to keep in mind are that evil faeries are most powerful during the winter, and if the bluebells in your garden ring, there is a malicious faery somewhere close by. Avoid sleeping at a crossroads, for wicked Fae may decide to harm you. Lastly, always bless someone who sneezes, or the person’s soul may be dislodged. This makes them fair game for the Fae.

Specific Types of Faeries

This section covers various types of Fae in as much detail as possible. It is divided into sections, with ones found in both Britain and America, or for whom I was unable to find a specific country to attach to them being in the first section. The next sections are for British-specific and American-specific ones, respectively. I tried to concentrate primarily on English Fae for the British section, although there are some exceptions. Most of the American Fae are Native American spirits or monsters (many of whom seem to be cannaballistic) and a few from Mexico.

Non-specific or Non-British/American Fae

There are said to be new kinds of Fae these days, by believers. Boggart-like ones who reside in bins, strange stilt-legged ones who wander the streets, and others who haunt the odd corners between houses and dark alleyways.

ELF SHOT–Not actually a faerie, these are small flint arrowheads that modern science now claims to be from the Stone Age. They are, or were, thought to be the cause of inexplicable deaths, whether to animals or to humans.

GHOST DOGS–These are often said to be either the spirits of dead humans or one of several different types of Fae. Some specific ghost dogs are not dark–perhaps a mother who comes back to take care of her infant or the friend who comes back to give a warning. Many, however, are distinctly not of this variety.
The Plat-eye is said to be the ghost of a person who didn’t get a proper burial. Derived from West Indian beliefs, this evil creature is doomed to haunt an area as a terrifying dog with glowing eyes, unable to find rest. Afro-Americans in Georgia and the Gullah speakers of South Carolina are quite familiar with this creature.
The “Black Dog” of the British Isles is generally a demonic and frightening figure. In Scotland, he is called the Black Angus, and is a large black dog with wet paws and yellow eyes, sometimes with horns on his head. Like many ghost dogs, he is a death omen, showing himself to people who will die within two weeks.
In England he is called the Barguest and said to be the size of a calf with long, sharp teeth and claws, fiery eyes, and a shaggy coat. Sometimes he would appear as a bear. As a dog, he was considered a death omen, and he cannot cross running water.
Hearing the bark of any faery dog heralds a death to come, and white dogs were often thought to be familiars of faery folk.

GIANTS–Enormous creatures who eat human flesh. Sometimes they hide their hearts or souls in a secret place.

NIGHTMARES–These are sometimes thought of as the souls of sleeping women.

NUCKELAVEE–This gigantic Fae favors the coast of Scotland. Some say he looks like a giant horse with legs that are part flipper, a huge mouth, and eyes that blaze with evil. In this form, a grotesque torso with arms long enough to almost touch the ground and a lolling head sprouts from its back. Its skinless body shows clearly the black blood running through the yellow veins, the sinews, and the meat of the muscles. He is extremely dangerous and highly malevolent. He cannot cross fresh running water, so if you ever come across him, run for the closest freshwater stream.

OGRES–These Fae are taller and broader then humans but smaller than giants. They subsist on human flesh.

SHAPEHIFTERS–Specifically,in this case, Fae who shift by using an item, such as an animal hide of some type. The idea is that the outer covering of a person or creature is extremely important. What you look like is what you are in many cases. If your outer covering is stolen, in the case of a Swan-Mae, your powers will fade and you will be forced to remain with the human who has your skin. Burning the skin not only causes great pain, it prevents you from working your magic. Some shapeshifters of this type are benign, but others are not. For example, a human can become a werewolf by wearing a wolf’s skin.

STRAY SOD–This is a faerie disguised as a piece of the ground. When a traveler steps on the faerie, he or she loses the way and will not be able to complete the journey.

TROLLS–Ugly creatures. They cannot bear the light of the sun, under which they will either turn to stone or spontaneously combust. According to certain fantasy role-playing games, they have marvelous powers of regeneration. Chopping up a troll leads to each piece growing into a new troll, as mean and hungry for human flesh as the original.

THE WILD HUNT–There are several different theories as to who leads the Hunt. One is Wild Edric, or Edric the Wild. He is said to have been wed to the Fae Queen, Lady Godda. Upon breaking the taboo that he’d promised never to break, she left him. He hunted for her to no avail, and some claim that his ghost leads the Wild Hunt as a result. Others say she rides with him.
Other theories are that the Huntsman is a man cursed by a priest (such as a certain man named Hacklenberg), the Devil, King Herla, Herne the Hunter, King Herod hunting for Jewish children, Odin, King Arthur, or the Irish magician O’Donahue. Some females said to lead the Hunt are Fran Berchta or Holde attended by the souls of unbaptized children who have become ghost dogs, or Herodias dancing eternally as punishment for causing John the Baptist to die.
Seeing the Wild Hunt is an omen of war. You should look away until it passes if you hear its horses and hounds coming.
Also see British Fae, Sluagh.

British Fae

In Southern England, “puca” was primarily used instead of “fairy” until about the 18th Century. However, in Northern England, “puca” was rarely heard, whereas “aelf” was the most common.

ANTHROPOPHAGI–Although the name is Greek, no evidence of them is found in Grecian mythology. They are an English type of Fae. They have no heads,with their eyes resting directly on their shoulders. The mouth is in the center of the chest and the brain is located near the genitals. The lack of a nose enables them to eat human flesh without gagging. However, they only kill when they are hungry.

ANKOU–He is also known as the Grim Reaper, Father Time, and Death. Not much more needs to be said, although he does not seem to be openly malevolent. Seeing him, however, is not generally held to be a sign that your life will be much longer than it is at that point.

ATTERCROPE–The name of this Fae, translated directly, means “Little Poison Head.” He is very nasty and looks like a small snake with arms who walks on two legs like a man.

AWD GOGGIE–She haunts forests and orchards and kidnaps children.

BLACK ANNIS–She is a very strong, wizened old woman with one eye, long black claws, and a blue face. It is said she dwelt in the Dane Hills near Leicestershire in and old felled oak that was once part of a huge Forest. She enjoyed leaping down on travelers from her high perch and gutting them. She was fond of human flesh, particularly that of children. Children she killed she would flay alive and hang the skins as trophies in a cave called Black Annis’s Bower that she dug out with her own iron claws. She was also identified as a very large cat, so that a draghunt with a dead cat was carried out from the Bower to Leicestershire until the 18th Century.

BLUE MEN OF THE MINCH–These Fae live between Long Island the and Shiant Islands. They cause shipwrecks and sudden thunderstorms. People who can rhyme well may be able to avert a shipwreck.

BODACH–Also called Bugbear or Bug-a-Boo, they like to slide down chimneys to kidnap bad children.

BOGEYMAN– A malevolent shapeshifter with telekinetic abilities. They are usually amorphous and resemble a large cloud of dust.

BOGGART–They are mischievous house spirits who participate in activity that resembles a poltergeist. Sometimes they can be helpful, but do not insult them. They can shapeshift into various animals, and offerings are often left to try and convince them to be pleasant instead of causing trouble. Some claim they are ghosts of human dead. They are ill-tempered and greedy, and poisonous to the touch.

BOGLES– They are a type of Goblin who prefer to play nasty tricks on liars and murderers.

BROWNIES–Usually considered helpful, they can become downright malignant if offended.Leaving them a new cloak and hood will make them leave. They are small people who favor the color brown in dress.

CLURICANS–They are said to be similar to Leprechauns, but distinctly unfriendly. They enjoy torturing dogs and sheep by riding them wildly under moonlight. They prefer to dwell in wine cellars, where they can scare anyone sent down to fetch a bottle.

CORRIGANS–Associated with the dead, they are malevolent nature spirits.

DRACAE–The natural form of this Fae is a big purple blob floating in the water. To lure in human prey, they often take the form of a woman or golden chalice. It is quite dangerous to get close to one.

DUERGAR–Generally found in the North of England, these are a malicious type of dwarf. They enjoy tricking someone into dying.

EACH-UISGE–Pronounced “Ech-ooshkya”. They are similar to the Kelpie, but more dangerous. They live in Scottish locks and the sea. IF you mount one of these deadly water-horses, you might be safe if you ride landward, but you will die if they so much as smell seawater. They will dive in carrying you and rip you apart, leaving only your liver to wash up onto shore.

FAR DARRIG–These Irish Fae are also called Fear Dearg or Fear Dearc. Their name means “Red Man” and they are solitary Fae who love to play gruesome practical jokes. However, some farmers think they are lucky.

FOAWR–These Manx giants like to throw large stones with great accuracy and ravish cattle.

THE GLAISTAG–Beautiful Water Fae whose billowing green dress hides her goat’s body. Although she can be kind to children and old people (she will even sometimes herd a farmer’s cattle for him), she entices men to dance with her so that she can suck their blood.

GOBLINS–There are many different kinds of goblins, many of whom are malicious. When they smile, the blood curdles, and the sound of their laugh can curdle milk and make fruit fall from the trees. They are generally thieves and villains who include the dead among their companions. A favorite trick of theirs is to tempt humans with faerie fruit.

LOB–This Fae looks like a small raincloud with arms and is attracted by raw negative emotions, arguments, and fighting. He likes to provoke fights among humans.

MERMAIDS–They are women from the waist up, and fish from the waist down. They can often be seen on rocks just off the shore, combing their hair and admiring themselves in small mirrors. Like the Sirens of Greece, Their singing lures their victims to them, often sailors. Different things happen to these victims. They can be drowned, taken to the mermaid’s world, or eaten. Particularly glorious mortal singing can sometimes compel them out of the water.

OAKMEN– They are wood sprites who despite humans but are friendly toward wildlife. As their name would suggest, they live in oaks or oak groves.

PISKIES–Also known as Pixies. They are cheerful, but mischievous. They enjoy leading travelers astray.

REDCAP–They are an extremely evil type of goblin who haunt ruined towers or castles, particularly ones that have a nasty reputation. The caps they wear are dyed with fresh human blood that must be periodically renewed with the blood of a new victim. Some say the caps themselves are actually made of blood. They look like short, stocky old men with long grey hair and claws instead of hands. He is extremely fast despite wearing iron boots and much stronger than any human, unless the human in question recites from the Bible.

SLUAGH–This is said to be another name for the Wild Hunt. Also called the Host or the unforgiven Dead. They are always dangerous to humans and enjoy hurting them. Kidnaping is a hobby of theirs, it is said.

SPRIGGANS–They are similar to Piskies, but more malevolent. They are spiteful creatures, grotesque with their wizened features and bodies that are skinny and crooked, who haunt ruined castles or barrows; lonely places swept by the wind. In addition to playing nasty tricks on humans, they are said to cause illness, blight crops, and bring foul weather. They like stealing human children, leaving a changeling or one of their own highly unattractive offspring behind. They can grow from a very small size to giant-sized, and often guard the Host (the Wild Hunt). A favorite prank is for them to lead a traveler to a dangerous place, like a swamp or the crumbling edge of a cliff.

WILL ‘O THE WISP– They are malignant spirits who either take the form of small balls of light, or a dusky figure carrying a lantern. They lead unwary travelers to the brink of doom, and are sometimes said to be death omens. They have many other names–The Hobby Lantern, Peg-a-Lantern, Joan the Wad, The Lantern Man, Hinky Puck, Will the Smith, Pinket, Jacky Lantern, Jack a Lantern, Spunkies, Pwca, the Ellylldan, Jenny with the Lantern, Will o the Wikes, Hobbedy’s Lantern, corpse candles (particularly when occurring in graveyards), and Ignis Fatuus.

Faeries of the Americas

ADLET–(Eskimo) These blood-drinkers are five of the ten children born to a woman and a red dog.

AHUIZOTLE–(Zuni, Hopi) They are dog-sized creatures who live on riverbanks and lure victims with their cry, which sounds like a human baby. Once a victim is close enough, it is grabbed with the hand on the end of the creature’s long and prehensile tail. Three days later, the victim is found missing eyes, teeth, and nails.

AIPALOOVIK–(Eskimo) An evil God who dwells in the sea and is linked to murder, vandalism, and destruction.

ALOM-BEGWI-NO-SIS–(Abenaki) Seeing one of these aquatic dwarf men foretells a drowning. They can grow or shrink on a whim.

APOTAMKIN–(Passamaquoddy and Malisseet) A bogeyman with long fangs and a hairy body who would take children who wandered off alone.

ASIN–(Alsea) She carries off children and her laughter means that someone will die very soon.

ASK-WEE-DA-EED–(Abenaki) This Fire elemental brings bad luck and death. It is connected to meteors and comets.

ATO-SEES–(Abenaki) He is a kind of shaman called a medeoulin who is both man and snake. He will force a victim to find a stick so that he can use it to cook him or her on.

ATSHEN–(Inuit) A type of cannibal spirit.

BAGUCKS–(Obijwa) A spirit of chaos who looks like a small and skeletal bird who starves himself out of sheer stubbornness.

BIG HEADS–(Iroquois) Demonic Deities.

BOWKUS–From the American Northwest spruce forests, he is usually only seen briefly, sometimes wearing totemic face paint. Hunters tend to be very aware of him, and he likes to drown fishermen by pushing them off their boats so that he can take the victim’s soul to his forest home.

CUCI–Found in Northern Mexico, this creature is a huge drooling monster who seems to be motivated by pure primal instinct instead of anything remotely like human thought. To all appearances he seems to want to hurt anyone he can catch. Its name has become a generic term for monster among Mexicans and American Hispanics, and the details of their appearance is virtually unknown.

CURURIPUR–He is from South America and owns the jungle. He tortures tortoise hunters, since the tortoises are his friends.

DAGWANOENYENT–(Seneca) She was a dangerous witch represented by a whirlwind.

DJIEN–(Seneca) A monstrous man-sized spider who could survive almost any attack, no matter how fierce, because his heart was buried in the ground.

DUENDES–These female Fae seem to have been imported to Mexico and Central/South America by the Spanish. They are solitary creatures who are jealous of humans for simply being human. They appear as middle-aged women in green robes with fingers that look like long icicles. They are small and sly and try to destroy and harm humans wherever they can. They often attach themselves to a home and try to make life so miserable for the human family there that the family moves, leaving the Duende is sole possession of the house. For this they favor pranks and horrific poltergeist-like activity, such as shoving, rearranging, or throwing furniture and smaller items.

DZEE-DZEE-BON-DA–(Abenaki) A monster so very ugly it even scares itself.

EWAH–A demon slain by a woman named Running Deer. The sight of this creature caused permanent insanity.

FEUX FOLLETS–Similar to Will ‘o the Wisps, they live around bogs and ponds in Quebec, trying to lure travelers into the water to drown them. They resemble small blue flames.

HAGONDES–(Seneca) A cannibal clown with a hooked nose who frightens children.
HANTCEIITEHI–(Araphao) A race of dwarven cannibals.

ICTINIKE–(Iowa) A war Deity who father, the Sun God, banished him from Heaven. He is associated with trickery, deceit, and war.

IDLIRVIRISSONG–(Inuit) An evil spirit, cousin of the Sun, whom he opposes.

ILISITSOK–(Inuit) A name for a kind of shaman called an angakok who calls down evil and causes nasty things to happen to people around him.

ISITOQ–(Inuit) A spirit who looks for people who have broken taboos.

IYA–(Dakota Sioux) A monster who often looks like a stormcloud that personifies evil. He eats people and animals and spreads disease.

KEE-WAKW–(Abenaki) A cannibal giant who lives in the forest.

KEELUT–(Eskimo)–An evil earth spirit.

KIGATILIK–(Eskimo) Enemy of priests, this is a fanged demon.

KO’LOK–(Mewok) A cannibal giant who sometimes has wings.

KUSHTAKA–(Tlingits) They resemble land otters the size of men and kidnap human children. If the children are not rescued in time, they become Kushtakas. They are malevolent and war with the tribe’s shaman.

KUTYA’I–(Calhuilla) A very dangerous nocturnal spirit of an extinct prehistoric species now seen in the shape of a whirlwind.

LAND OTTER PEOPLE–(Tsimshian) Animorphs who can shapeshift into human form to lure those who fall overboard to their land. If the victims do not refuse to eat the fish and kelp they will be offered, they have to stay and will eventually become Land Otter People as well. Those who do refuse will eventually be rescued.

LAWALAWA–(Coos) They are small creatures invisible by day who throw rocks at homes, make loud noises, and wrestle any human they meet. They can be recognized by the tracks they leave near creeks and streams.

M-SKA-GWE-DEMOOS–(Abenaki) A swamp-dwelling woman who wears moss and has moss for hair. She cries alone in the forest and is potentially dangerous.

MALAHAS–(Nootka) The Woman of the Wood, and evil forest Goddess who stole children.

MASKI-MON-GWE-ZO-OS–(Abenaki) A toad-creature who sometimes looks like a woman wearing moss with a cedar bark belt, or as a partridge. She seduces and kills men and nd children.

MEEK-MOOS-AK–(Abenaki) Short twins who seduce women. After this, they no longer wish to be married. They are held responsible for hunters who die in the winter.

MEKALA–(Aymara) Scary female spirit who lays waste to fields and kills herds.

MEKUMWASUCK–The Passamaquoddy Indians say they are “little people of the woods” whose faces are hairy and ugly. They dress in wild clothes and if they look at you directly, they cause illness or death.

N-DAM-KENO-WET–(Abenaki) Similar to mermaids, although seemingly male, they are half-fish and half-human creatures with small faces and long hair who molest women taking a bath.

NUNHYUNUWI–(Cherokee) A giant made of stone who eats human flesh.

OKEUS–(Powhatan) He is the evil counterpart to the supreme Diety Ahone, whom Christian missionaries and colonists defined as the Devil.

OKTON–(Iroquois) The opposite of the orenda, this is the indwelling spirit of everything evil, death, and decay.

P-SKIG-DEMO-OS–(Abenaki) A female creature who kills men and children.

PIM-SKA-WAGEN-OWAD–(Abenaki) Small creatures who live in the water and like to pinch people.

PISHUMI–(Acoma) A spirit of disease, decay, and eventual death.

POT-TILTER–(Crow) An old woman who always keeps her pot burning. When she tilts it toward a person, the pot sucks them inside itself.

QIQIRN–(Eskimo) This creature looks like a huge dog with hair only on its mouth, feet, ears, and the tip of its tail. It is greatly feared, and both men and dogs have fits when it is close by. It is a coward, though, and will flee if it is mentioned.

RAW GUMS–A cannibal infant.

SIATS–(Ute) A cannibal who is a clown monster.

SKOYO–(Sia) A generic term for monsters who consume human flesh.

STA-AU–(Blackfoot) The malignant ghosts of persons who were evil in life. They linger near camps, seeking to hurt people, especially after dark.

TAQWUS–(Cahuilla) He is a trickster Deity and nukatem who comes out at night and during the early morning to steal souls and cause other sorts of mischief. He usually looks like a meteor or a human giving off blue sparks.

TIEHOLTSODI–(Navaho) A water demon responsible for drownings.

TSI-NOO–(Abenaki) A person who has no soul. His or her heart is made of ice, and to become stronger, they eat other people’s souls.

TUPILAK–(Inuit) A magical animal under the command of an Ilisitsok who uses it to attack his victims. Usually seen in the form of a seal.

UENTSHUKUMISHITEU–(Inni) An evil creature who can travel anywhere under or on ice. It can also travel underground and through rocks.

ULALA–(Haida) A ogress who, of course, eats human flesh.

UNHCEGILA–(Lakota) A creature similar to a dragon who lived on land and was considered responsible for mysterious deaths and unexplainable disappearances.

WATER BABIES–These look like lovely children, but enjoy drowning people.

WENDIGO–(Algonquin, possibly) A monster formed of mud and ice who comes from the coldest places. He will eat anything he comes across, including another Wendigo. His mouth is lined with jagged teeth, and he is a shapeshifter as well as a cannibal.

WENTSHUKUMISHITEU–(Inuit) A highly dangerous creature who protects young animals, particularly otters, from hunters.

WISHPOOSH–(Nez Perce) A beaver monster who drowns fishermen.

YAGIS–(Kwakiutl) A sea monster who overturns boats and eats those who fall overboard.

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Ghost Dogs of the South Randy Russell and Janet Barnett John F. Blair, Publisher Winston-Salem, NC 2001

The Hard Facts of the Grimms’ Fairy Tales Maria Tatar Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ 1987

Favorite Folktales from Around the World Jane Yolen, edt. Pantheon Books, NY 1986

Lovers, Mates, and Strange Bedfellows James R. Foster Harper & Brothers, NY 1960

Llwellyn’s 1994 Magical Almanac Patricia Telesco Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN 1993
“Glossary of Faerie Terminology” Patricia Telesco

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Llewellyn’s 2002 Magical Almanac Michael Fallon, edt. Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN 2001
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“The Crossroads” Susan Sheppard

The Magical Household Scott Cunningham Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN 1987

Nine Lives Katharine M. Briggs Dorset Press, NY 1980

The Teen Spell Book Jamie Wood Celestial Arts, Berkeley, CA 2001

Wicca Craft Gerina Dunwich Citadel Press, NY 1991

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