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March 2009 Newsletter
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Lunabar Moon Phases
Full "Death" Moon falls on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Last Quarter falls on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 12:49 PM
New falls on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM
First Quarter falls on Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Full "Awakening" Moon falls on Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Last Quarter falls on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM
New falls on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Holidays in March
March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day
March 20th:
Ostara
Vernal Equinox (Spring begins) at 6:44 morning.
Sun enters the sign of ^ Aries.
Horoscopes for March
Aries
(Mar. 21- April 20)
Do not over expand if you have your own business. Sit tight. Feeling under the weather may be a result of overindulgence. Your confidence will stabilize your position. Try to satisfy both of your needs.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Taurus
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Sudden changes concerning coworkers may surprise you. Elders may get you going this month. You may meet that special person if you attend fundraising functions. You may not be able to help, but your support will be favorable.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
Gemini
(May 22-June 21)
Opportunities to get together with friends will be enlightening and entertaining. Stretch the truth, and you may get blamed for something you didn't do. Lend an ear to children; it can make a difference. You will be looking for creative ways to make a little extra cash.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22)
Your stubbornness coupled with your mate's jealousy don't make for a favorable time. Your obviously unique way of doing things has caught the eye of someone in a higher position. You will have to do a lot of running around, so be prepared to fall short of your expectations. Take things slowly, especially for the sake of those you love.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
Leo
(July 23-Aug 22)
Difficulties will result if you have to deal with controversial groups this month. You will benefit by taking care of other people's concerns. Balance is required if you want stability. Personal problems may be hanging over your head but don't confront the situation.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
Virgo
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
You will be able to get along well with colleagues. Romantic opportunities will be plentiful if you go out with friends. Emotional upset may prevail on the domestic scene if you have neglected your duties or your mate. Don't let coworkers interfere with your objectives.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Libra
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Your unique contribution to the organization will enhance your reputation. This will be a very hectic day if you've made promises to too many people. You have to know what your boss wants if you expect to do your job correctly. Not everyone will be pleased with your plans.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.
Scorpio
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You will do your best work on your own. Opportunities to show your worth will enhance your reputation and bring possible advancement. Look into ways to better yourself through improving your dietary habits and daily routines. Try to put your money away for a rainy day.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
Sagittarius
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Ask a close friend for advice. Your self esteem will come back if you take part in organizational functions that allow you to be in the lime light. You will be overly generous with children this month. You must consider yourself for a change.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Capricorn (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Make alternate plans just in case you need to make a career shift. Don't upset elders in your family who don't under stand your present situation. Stay out of other people's affairs. Positive connections can be made if you get involved in environmental organizations.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Aquarius
(Jan. 21.- Feb. 19)
You will be able to get along well with colleagues. Problems with your boss could lead to unemployment. Home improvement projects will run smoothly. Try not to overspend on friends or family.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Look into some personal changes. Your ability to charm others will put you in the limelight at social functions. You'll find it easy to deal with government agencies or large institutions. Travel should be on your mind.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Wicca Term of the Month
OSTARA
Spring Equinox falls around March 21st., also called Ostara, Eostre and Lady Day. It is a time when light & dark are in balance, but the light is conquring the darkness. Now the light has grown in strength & thus is the time to celebrate the balance in all things, male & female, light and dark, death and life, & also the balance withing ourselves. The Spring Equinox is the time when the Greek Goddess Persephone reamerges from the underworld and in doing so her Mother Demeter stops mourning her absence and starts the beginning of Spring.
Lore - A traditional Vernal Equinox pastime; go to a field and randomly collect wild flowers. Be sure you thank the flowers for their sacrifice before picking them. Then bring them home and divine their magickal meanings by the use of books, your intuition, a pendulum or whatever other means. The flowers you have chosen, reveal you inner thoughts and emotions.
It is important at this time of renewed life to plan a walk through gardens, a park, woodlands, forest or some other green place. This is not simply exercise, and you should be on no other mission. It isn't even justan appreciation of nature, but makes your walk a celebration or ritual of nature itself.
Other traditional activities include planting seeds, working on magickal gardens & practicing all forms of herb work, whether magickal, medicinal, cosmetic, culinary or artistic.
Colors -
Green, Yellow, Pink and all pastels.
Symbols -
Eggs, New Moon, Butterflies
Deities -
Youthful and Virgile God and Goddess
Stones
Aquamarine, Rose Quartz, Moonstone
Ritual Oils -
Lotus, Ginger & Magnolia
Food -
Foods in tune with this day include those made of seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin, sesame seeds and pine nuts. Sprouts are equally appropriate as are leafy green vegetables. Flower dishes such as stuffed naturtiums or carnation cupcakes also find their place here.
Craft of the Month
2.Older children can write a story about finding a mysterious egg. Younger children can tell you the story and you can write it down for them.
3. Plastic eggs can be used for all sorts of games. You can write math problems on the outside of the shell on a pieces of tape (so you can change the math problems.) Then write the answers on a piece of paper and put into the egg. The child can do the math problem and check the answers by "cracking" open the eggs. You can also write fortunes inside the eggs, hide them, and let the children find them. Or you can make a treasure hunt with the clues written inside the plastic eggs.
4.Make a flower pot bunny. Turn a small flower pot upside down. Let the child paint the pot like a bunny head. Then make bunny ears out of felt. Poke the "bunny ears" out through the drainage hole in the pot and glue or tape the ears on the inside of the pot. (acrylic paint works best with this project.)
5.Hard boil eggs. Color with crayons, and dip into egg dye.
Recipes of the Month
Make biscuits with your favorite recipe (even out of a can if you want.) Cut into circle shaped biscuits. Two biscuits make a bunny head. 1 makes the face. Cut the other one in half and flip each half over. Stick to top face on a cookie sheet and bake according to directions.
Homemade Ostara Egg Dye
1 Tablespoon Vinegar You need these ingredients for EACH color you want for your eggs.
1/4 teaspoon food coloring
3/4 cup hot water
1 Tablespoon hot water
Mix theses ingredient all together in a bowl for each color that you want. Leave the egg in until it reaches the desired shade. You can also add one of the following ingredients to water and a bit of vinegar in a saucepan and heat to make your own colors: Onion skins, Blueberries, beets.
For more ideas for kid crafts and recipes for Ostara!!!!!
https://members.tripod.com/paganparent-ivil/ostara.html
Blessed Be!
March means Spring is finally here! So Happy Ostara to everyone!!Seasons do change all year round. As do a lot of things. There comes a time when a person needs to take time. I will be taking time off for just a bit from making Newsletters. Right now from 2008 to 2009 has all the Months of the year. No worries I’m not giving up on my newsletters. I’m just taking this time to find my path, life, love, and inspiration! I will be better and new improved! Thank you for always reading each and every Newsletter!
