Remembering 2012

 

Our Newsletters continued...

http://cauldronofthegraywitch.blogspot.com/p/2012-jan-winter-newsletter.html

http://cauldronofthegraywitch.blogspot.com/p/2012-feb-newsletter.html 

http://cauldronofthegraywitch.blogspot.com/p/summer-newsletter-2012.html 

http://cauldronofthegraywitch.blogspot.com/p/2012-august-july-newsletters.html

Our One year Anniversary Ossie

http://www.scribd.com/doc/102557999/Cauldron-of-The-Gray-Witch-Anniversary-Issue 

We are on Scribd

You can also find these in the posts, and in side bar

While  we also went through major changes in some of our admin team, our covens which now are study groups for this time and season.

We have a new study going on

Grimoire of the Gray Witch group for our sisters only

Also 13 Weeks of Magick  Chat classes

For all our members

We have hosted rituals,meditation, readings,fellowship

Last one was our Yule celebration were we did Truth or Dare, yes  many of us are on Santa's naughty list,and very naughty list lols.

Our next is New Years' Eve in chat

Also in Jan our Admin Christine will be doing a Herbal class.

We also remember a sister not on our site, but many of us knew her or knew of her

Joni from ITD Passed away in a housefire. We will never forget.

We also remember the victims, and families of Newton's Shooting of innocence

We have also made available  a mentorship program for those new to the path and request it

Our newest Groups are The Dark Arts, The White Witch, or White Magick, Crones, and Sages

Oils, and Incenses, Witches Chants,Invocations,prayers

Honorary Members

CelticlassFaeryQueen

Truly of the old ways, considered also elder, also is head with hubby of their own Clan

Pagan Space Manager-

Have any issues on PS  you may also contact her here

I have chosen to also add  Amythyst Raine

Honorary Member

http://ladyamythyst.webs.com/

http://ladyamythyst.webs.com/covenofbristolwicks.htm

http://wytchymystique.wordpress.com/

I have been trying to find time to finally do this as  I need to show honor to whom it is due.

For those who contribute 5,00 in  month or more

When donating please add your name you use here so you can receive proper recognition.

Our Pro Members

Willow Witch

http://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowWitch67 

Our Contributors of  2012

December Contributors

Rev Garnett Jewell

Serene

Ah Shinnah..

Persephone

Valerie

Willow Witch

Thank you!!

Our Novemeber Contributors

Gympaum

 Ah Shinnah

Serene

 Paraethesia

Willow Witch

 Thank you All

Yule Blessings

Tis the season of hope,love,faith

Tis the time of giving and sharing

especially with those who cannot give back

Eat drink,be merry and grateful for all what you have

For we are all blessed more then we think we are.

Yule songs

From various sources

HARK THE NEW AGE PAGANS SING! "Coeis and Morrigant " (Tune: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing")

Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King, Peace on Earth and mercy mild, God and Goddess reconciled, Hear us now as we proclaim, We have risen from the flames, Our ancient Craft now we reclaim, In the God and Goddess' names Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King! Herne by highest love adored, Herne the ever-reborn Lord, At all times behold Him come, Offspring of the Holy One, Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail Incarnate Deity! Our ancient Craft now we reclaim, in the God and Goddess' names Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King!

YE CHILDREN ALL OF MOTHER EARTH Ellen Reed (Tune: "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear")

Ye children all of Mother Earth join hands and circle around To celebrate the Solstice night When our lost Lord is found. Rejoice, the year has begun again The Sun blesses skies up above So share the season together now In everlasting Love!

GLORIA Ellen Reed

Snow lies deep upon the Earth Still our voices warmly sing Heralding the glorious birth Of the Child, the Winter King Glo -- ria! In excelsis Deo! Glo -- ria! In excelsis Dea! Our triumphant voices claim Joy and hope and love renewed And our Lady's glad refrain Answer winter's solitude Glo -- ria! In excelsis Deo! Glo -- ria! In excelsis Dea! In Her arms a holy Child Promises a glowing Light Through the winter wind so wild He proclaims the growing Light. Glo -- ria! In excelsis Deo! Glo -- ria! In excelsis Dea! Now the turning of the year Of the greater Turning sings Passing age of cold and fear Soon our golden summer brings. Glo -- ria! In excelsis Deo! Glo -- ria! In excelsis Dea!

OH, COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL! Ellen Reed

Oh, come all ye faithful Gather round the Yule Fire Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, To call the Sun! Fires within us Call the Fire above us O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! Our Lord, the Sun! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee! Born again at Yuletide! Yule fires and candle flames Are lighted for You! Come to thy children Calling for thy blessing! O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! Our Lord, the Sun!

SILENT NIGHT Ellen Reed

Silent night, Solstice Night All is calm, all is bright Nature slumbers in forest and glen Till in Springtime She wakens again Sleeping spirits grow strong! Sleeping spirits grow strong! Silent night, Solstice night Silver moon shining bright Snowfall blankets the slumbering Earth Yule fires welcome the Sun's rebirth Hark, the Light is reborn! Hark, the Light is reborn! Silent night, Solstice night Quiet rest till the Light Turning ever the rolling Wheel Brings the winter to comfort and heal Rest your spirit in peace! Rest your spirit in peace!

GLORY TO THE NEW BORN KING Ellen Reed (1st verse)

Brothers, sisters, come to sing Glory to the new-born King! Gardens peaceful, forests wild Celebrate the Winter Child! Now the time of glowing starts! Joyful hands and joyful hearts! Cheer the Yule log as it burns! For once again the Sun returns! Brothers, sisters, come and sing! Glory to the new-born King! Brothers, sisters, singing come Glory to the newborn Sun Through the wind and dark of night Celebrate the coming light. Suns glad rays through fear's cold burns Life through death the Wheel now turns Gather round the Yule log and tree Celebrate Life's mystery Brothers, sisters, singing come Glory to the new-born Sun.

DANCING IN A WICCAN WONDERLAND "Alexander & Aarcher"

Pagans sing, are you listenin', Altar's set, candles glisten, It's a Magickal night, we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland Blades held high, censer smoking, God and Goddess, we're invoking, Through Elements Five, we celebrate life, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland, Queen of Heaven, is in Her place, Triple Goddess, now the Crone Face, Above and Below, She's the Goddess we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland Now the God, is the Provider, Supplying game for our Fire, Above and Below, He's the Horned One we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland In a Circle we can light a Yule Fire, And await the rising of the Sun, It's the Great Wheel turning for the new year, loaded with abundance and great fun. Later on, by the fire, Cone of Power, gettin' higher It's a Magickal Night we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland

When Night is darkness

Light then dawns

Hope is birthed

Where it was not

Joy to the Earth

and to humankind

Let all rejoice

For the wheel still turns

Light a candle

Make a wish

Believe and you will see

Your dreams really can come true

LH 2012

Blessings

Lady Hekate and all from the Cauldron of the Gray Witch

Winter Solstice Global Meditation wave..

 

During 2012 our focus is on
Healing the Waters of the Planet

Global participation in Earth Healing Activities is truly remarkable. Global Citizens for a Healed Planet continue to gather and celebrate Earth Healing

 

Download a PDF copy of this poster
Click here

Meditations

We offer a collection of guided meditations. Listen or download as often as you like and share them with others. These meditations benefit both Earth and the individuals who so generously offer their time, focus and engaged intention. Thanks for all you do.

Earth Healing Day Responds to Crisis in the Middle East

Urgent Need for Cooling Wave
As hot spots of conflict and destruction arise in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Indonesia, please join other dedicated individuals in generating a massive, cooling wave of healing energy in these volatile areas. A meditation has been created for this healing work.Click on the link below to join this endeavor.
Click to play
Download MP3
If you can, please do it at least once daily. We at Earth Healing Day thank you profoundly for becoming part of the healing wave.Earth Healing Day thanks Kathlyn Kingdon for creating this meditation.
Those of you who have participated in using the five-tiered pagoda to mitigate destructive, chaotic, or distorted energy are urged to once again utilize this powerful meditative focus, directed now toward the Middle East. To hear the pagoda of compassion meditation Click on the black triangle

Sound Blessing for the Waters of the Earth

You are invited to participate in "Sound Blessing", a toning, blessing/healing for the Waters of the Earth. Click on the link below to listen to the recording.
Click to play
Download MP3
 http://www.earthhealingday.com/get-involved

 

Winter Solstice

 

 Do not forget to honor the Fae

The Gray Witches Corner Yule Issue

The Gray Witches Corner

Poetry from Members

 


A gray witch am I 
Neither black nor white
I walk in balance
Between darkness and light
I travel my Path
I seek to harm none
But have thee no doubt
I will do as needs done
~~Stonewitch~~ 11/21/12
This is not yet finished...


Competition

Watching my reflection as it comes into focus

On a bounty of water

Pleasant and relaxing

The water ripples from boats in the distance

That and the wind make focus resistant

The sun goes down into a pool of water

Striking color across the sky

The sun and the moon are in competition

For the moon is visible too

The moon vies for some attention

A bit jealous of the sun

I try to soothe her with my words

I tell her she will rule the night

No one can deny her presence

When she shines so big and full and bright

Creating spectacular rippled reflections

Showing off and glowing white

The sky is full of glorious color

A beautiful ending

A soothing goodnight

Arizona Flame

Grimoire of the Gray Witch Study group

Edit

This is a women only study group based on the book by Amythyst Raine

All members are encourage to get the book from Amazon  or  where one  shops.

You are still welcome here even if you can not get book, but it helps to have it

You can also down load it for 6.00  from here

http://www.hive.co.uk/ebook/gray-witchs-grimoire/16473050/ .

The world of the gray witch has been largely avoided, misrepresented, or glossed over with various books geared gingerly towards 'protection magic'. These books, though informative and well written as they may be, have totally missed the spirit of the gray witch – who she really is, how she relates to the world...

http://thegraywitch.ning.com/group/grimoire-of-the-gray-witch-study 

Thanksgiving

ORIGINS OF THANKSGIVING The year was 1637.....700 men, women and children of the Pequot Tribe, gathered for their "Annual Green Corn Dance" in the area that is now known as Groton, Conn.

While they were gathered in this place of meeting, they were surrounded and attacked by mercernaries of the English and Dutch. The Indians were ordered from the building and as they came forth, they were shot down. The rest were burned alive in the building.

The next day, the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony declared : "A day of Thanksgiving, thanking God that they had eliminated over 700 men, women and children.

For the next 100 years, every "Thanksgiving Day" ordained by a Governor or President was to honor that victory, thanking God that the battle had been won.

Newell based his research on studies of Holland Documents and the 13 volume Colonial Documentary History, both thick sets of letters and reports from colonial officials to their superiors and the king in England, and the private papers of Sir William Johnson, British Indian agent for the New York colony for 30 years in the mid-1600s.

"My research is authentic because it is documentary," Newell said. "You can't get anything more accurate than that because it is first hand. It is not hearsay."

Newell said the next 100 Thanksgivings commemorated the killing of the Indians at what is now Groton, Connecticut [home of a nuclear submarine base] rather than a celebration with them. He said the image of Indians and Pilgrims sitting around a large table to celebrate Thanksgiving Day was "fictitious" although Indians did share food with the first settlers.

---

Source: Documents of Holland, 13 Volume Colonial Documentary. History, letters and reports from colonial officials to their superiors and the King in England and the private papers of Sir William Johnson, Britsh Indian agent for the New York colony for 30 years.

Researched by William B. Newell (Penobscot Tribe) Former Chairman of the University of Connecticut Anthropology Department.

Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Because of the longstanding traditions of the holiday, the celebration often extends to the weekend that falls closest to the day it is celebrated. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. Historically, Thanksgiving had roots in religious and cultural tradition. Today, Thanksgiving is primarily celebrated as a secular holiday.

To read more

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving