Girls are starting to menstruate earlier due to protein-rich diets and hormones in food; women are less likely to die young; we have fewer children and therefore spend less time not menstruating. Increased work and family stresses, in addition to more periods, mean that women are more physically and psychologically vulnerable to negative attitudes to menstruation. So it is more important than ever that we investigate ways to make our periods physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.

    This wise and intriguing volume combines the best of historical research and logical argument with a finely honed appreciation for the wonders of the stars.

    Faeries are real, and you can learn to commune with a whole world of unseen beings, including elves, devas, and nature spirits. With an open mind and a little patience, you can begin to recognize their presence all around you. This book will help you deepen your connection to the natural world as you explore the magical, mystical world of the faerie folk.Discover hidden truths in faerie tales and use them as pathways into the faerie realm Learn the basic habitats, powers and behaviors of faeries, elves, and other nature spirits Read personal accounts of actual faerie encounters Invoke fire spirits for traditional psychic readings Share the magic and knowledge of twenty tree spirits Find the elementals--gnomes, undines, sylphs and salamanders--with which you resonate most Contact water sprites, mermaids and other water spirits Find wood nymphs and thelady of the woods raw dragons into your environment with the right fragrances Attract a faerie godmother into your life Recapture the magic and wonder of a world where trees still speak and every flower tells a story. Explore the faerie realm--a place where faerie tales can and do come true.

    Now those instruction papers have been released from the archives of her school. Accompanied by a commentary from Gareth Knight, himself a member of Dion Fortune's fraternity, these teachings offer astonishing insights into the workings of a genuine esoteric school and their — until now — hidden yet significant contribution to the Allied war effort.

    

    What aspects of this tradition still apply to current needs? What place in the community did this religion hold 4,000 years ago, and what is the role of the modern Witch in our global village today? Marion Weinstein provides a profound yet witty analysis.