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Rowan Tree Church Periodical Collection ms150-5_er01_009
Hallowmas 1979
The Unicorn Vol 03, No. 01
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THE UNICORNV O L 3 - # l
H A L L O W M A S
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ife u m o o a n s
th e -fieRy d an ce .V . • d r j o u ^ s p i r i t
■ l e a v e s b u ^ n i n ^
m e m o f y ^ f e a c ^ s
•. in -tine h e a s t of 4 h e ^ky J
y « * & oW fc? * '< # ;& s MORCIfc ^1565
op tin e w in d'tu ftn in ^ n o e th in to d arkn ess
y o u w h o £un w ild o u ts id e o u r wd\\s
of w oftds £ d a ily Ivffc s ila g e
y o u a\o n e e a t th e i D a i i c k s e e d s
t h a t gkovj to - fo re s ts thRou^h th e m id n ig h t
G t i l m f i s z i n g e d
With th e o ry c£ youR patfcir^ fle sh into
Sp fe ’fcyou/i m outh be^Rs -jtfurt f
th e ^ iftsof e n iW s s s^aftdn in^
[ n t i n e d t ^ s t c z v t s
a n d V i i ^ h e e t p e a k s
y o u l< n o w t h e s a e R e d
' b e a t s i n y ^ U R b l o o d
a n d t i n R o u g h
y o u f t 5 ^ I t y o u 5 6 n d
t h e p u l s e of-
B O X B 8 I 4 O M I N N E A P O L I S , M I N N E S O T A 5 5 4 0 8 O B 7 I - 7 2 B 7
A P U B L I C A T I O N o f t h e R O W A N TREE
DeaR -RbopWs,Lot's o f \q£± rs came in to fell us how much
you )ik& o ur new -foRmat. X do,too, and X 6eem to det beth^)o6k\n£ all the -timfc I Well, UnicoiPns do li%: connpii'nients.
“This letter wjfll be^bo/ete# than last-Xv^ W :n spending many hou^s pee£in ovi ta iy LauRdi 5 dhould££...Sne,s ha&) a t voosk on tn t bcok X\j be^n Mantin^-{or. you£ little ^Aiends. (S&& nctlce on p3 6 ).SuRe do jput on \ofe or rmiles ^Vur^fown ~ rc Kouoan ' i t e in IMpls to linicoRn \ W n 7 A\ C tekW Rd., So . W indsor, Gnn. O fcolA .bai: cVwce tb jpend in ideas « ^un tiriin^s book I
In b^tte^n X\je with liu l ?DiR'K to tiRy and R&d Dga\)Oin Ibujn the Maon by Mdfgi AdW CViking ftess, ^l(o— an uoo/ th £o&f?y ts»lly pznny ). HBs 450 pa^fS and ftud k&^ps 'taking it - h£ o'< 5 because he must Qb- vieuo it in the rvaet i<sae- bat X -tWink he’s U<jb W U jmnn^s^d in it. Poor D}rK has Ho
ijetan to ftu! Read £juot&s « cassa^fcs, and h^s to b pati^ t.... Atftough Xnn oa!l| about'
V \t ^£ou. h bok; rt sktrp jb has tiiW at all to do \oith Unicorns, jiow dull. Bat Hae- sfct’s pfzdbll R a it anyuavj(_nci even dR^ns .^ ) because ttik. li avvs «VJiccans X know vmU\ w y ^xcitM anA Vtr is X ’)\ heaie afcoaf - on the na^: y^ae.X -/hink it’s to b t ur\ ‘suting houu yom
R^aot- T F yo u d o n 't flk M Xbo^n ‘thfc M o o n y o u ’ l l nii^ss up y o u * k ^ v t e - t h is Book R^alhj 15 upfRont a^oot: yy\odten 4^an history i
R^tu +irnk. ^£^nll *. D W io« to i dAisoA to orri voith C r c I . ^irla s t X ’ ll a lo n ^ .,. ha\j^ a «dst^ a4\S£C up 'Atin a. b^u£>fu] ma/e^ Xm tst in OR'>6n l i s t u o ^ - r & m t e L ld lnAnd oh h^s k>v)fcli«dtr ^yes...,
w‘i)| be dn/n in of voix on •fcSovurn 6,io(/^ath^Rci£oucnd "fcln CBuldcan. Mayhe thi<>
^ R e a t e / ^ o t e b n .
t im e _L can V\j^t /'n^teed of. £hosepesky .s^atrsaYvfuaUl ). Vie \JA Jpe call!)n upon < % l $ l p ^ s t 7 i f ) o & d k ^ J o b z i h t f a £ £ a n ^ o u £
- r u tu ^ , and loill dW tsh th/5 ni^ht sp n&e Gfc^inmnJ!- tsteppin^ Info the. Heio vea£ 6c>Vth tuis- 4om a m \ouj joueand ^ u s t— m^yjp^ t 1! I
6 0 1 wiine I Caoki&i, !l you in you<e cdte^^s!
Lo ts qC Un'ikissfcs i L in 'iW s - A n d f J u A -
oq, Bathe by candlelight using thftee white o candles a s you^ only illumination. Frll Oo the bath tub w’ith wateR.-'laketh^e c
pinches of consecrated salt and 5pain- o°k)e ii in the wateft saying: go § <0Q> a? By Ea^th 1 make this wate# pmee, o 0 * Powers of Land, Fbfteves. endure, o
o lake a stick. of incense o r . acense^and s make the si^n of-the Banisb/n^ fe it^ a m ove£ the wate£ say ing : q cd
0 By AiR. 1 make th is w a W pu^e,^ a g> Make my actions teueandsu tfe . 8
Take a candle in vou£ le ft hand and <3 sp rin k le -frijaee dftops of oil into the 0 wa.te£ w ith Rigjit hand saying:
cp 63/ F ife 1 make this wate/? ouse,0 0 G/font me the -Powe^ft help £ cuse.
Now im m ^se youtfsel-f in the viatta?,^
asaying :
o <? 0 cUan and pu£e you a«e, me help from neas and -fez?, w
Uad me to the Goddess’ Light <cT oo G^nt rne steength * love this night.
0 Make the Sacked Wisdom c\ea<e c? 0 V o ic e ov th e G o c W s s m ine ib hea£.
« 0 rtelp me lea^n the hidden ways, ^G See in g Our lady ^ o u ^ h all of
(O0 0 <? ' my ciays. 0* So Note I t Be ! q ,0
o
<p o ^ o Joyce BakeR.
D m gpuns
Have you eveR trtied living with dfi3gouns?ltr isr?i an 4 sy task...rthey can be quite tempt eai- nnental, moods can change ftfom ecstatic jo y to scotfchm^ an^&/e in a blink of a^&s^oun’s eye-lid. The most important thin^ to #e member when dealing wlih dga^ouns, is HEVBfl htktfRupt a middle (that’s serious business), and always tm rfo humoutz them when they p)ay a. ^fiactical jd k c . Vou also have "to know when to step a- 5ide . . . like now.
Kienan has been watching and insisb she should be the one tb vM ite this aietide (k(i'e- nan is adfiagoun). Fo . those that a^e not accostomeci % the addling "talK of a^ouns,I w ill do mu best to t^ n s ia te he wo^ds into noRmaf hama-o s^e^ch........
Moietals can be useful a t -tfmes Ifke th is , Out aftee. a ll, only d£a^ouns should Wfii'te about d^^goans.
D ^ a ^ o u n s c a n b fc an y s i^ e , 5 V iap&7 &z. c o lo u r w e d e s ir e . V/e c a n »^anXe f r o m da^lir^ o\d Cmy daa hte/e. G_yldan,'foc. in s ta n ce ), t o w h ite and 5 uve»e ( l ik e oae. in n o ce n t G w u^e), to ,^ed? ^ e ^ n , blad< with
and G oppea h i^h lr^hts (G u ld a n ’s 5 1^ iL j& l), and eo o n .
Ou^ can vaeu iieenoendouslu a t ha^di- In^, bat ou£ Ma^rek enables u s 'io al-ftae ou^sJ^^s whenev^ we w ish.
In te re s ts a ^ as d»-ffe/?ent amon^ d/?a ouns a s w ith mortals. Con'tfea^u to popular opinion , one ouft. interests is not je w J -h oa^d lr^ ill Certain I u we appreciate the lo^autu cf di|eieent
s , bu t W6: don’t aetiuelo s e ^ to (oiem a co llection . ~rh^y j^ s t so^t o f come to u^.
fe be Concluded next 'ssue)^ ---------------- ----
* fitj Shafting
im y letter tola \/ou Xv&s/am i have r
cently felt a ^Rtat need tog t fo touch with
othe^^ay^ans...... we as Gay fe ans
-&5L»1 v a &u e rninoeiiy. And 'thsttfensiaiisinto' douV>k fonfcly....5* Lynn (Albany)# “'Am
ad thee is now such a tinm-toiq Gay
f a n s . . . . ’ ’ &uy ( l3 h x a $ ) * 44 plenty s u p -
you# addling bbat ^xt^’ oody /or
as aay Witches. 1 can ha&d\y wai-cfo
my 'liowms copy—”-Sylvia. (CahC) 3
*Tbank you../’ jay (fochesb*, NJ.r) * 4iX’ £d£6tf)y auuaifcin you* publication...” Don
(L A.)f 44 X hop something can b oan-
i2&d {o& witches...” Ted (MilwJ)
■fe _you£ icea! of a ay paan section - sAmt
fde&. I The foj $£oup 5oul can use what ay
parens hs\jfe4 office. - both mickallj e cul
turally.... some wotfk still neSis tb be done
in the ftan community ifcselC. Some groups
accept s&y pa<am- as \onsL as kto tee
distanc /’pfchal (Mass.) % 6 W& feay %&ns) need tb support each othehoiv ‘boat
our ovon newsle-&e/??)”Ch£!5 (LA) t
& &
FORUM &&
7 7 > e U n i c o r n P r o v i d e s T h e s e
'E x t r a . P a g e s
to aid communication between
Qay and Lesbian Pagans....................................... .............. I
fty— Mdcody in the Gftaft has any business tg atir a -fellow that uj&y --(o£ any
Ksson .V. 3nd ojffcGS tb wGite rhe worjdoc.
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AM T';l -&!<£ uau ,-b tiifc gtads arvi ki'ssr\toufi eyes f\rvi ouA loye AjoUI be thfe ttifc RifeS£ > & G t s t r m n d f- m m t, X . lo o t y c u ....
Z. Gtntlt mn pk&$£ come awiu uoifch rne-5 Come- with me and odk iu;u-jo2o$s &\<= sea'-Jj whee a LofiA an<) Liu «ulfe a. -kidjin \Bui If oU eftthwi -;*dr, oJ4fct«. 3m°c£ atd.*-,Ife a e fc si- m an 0 rn 'i/ifc, X looe y o u . —
3 .9r»ifc my Gedfc, 3.r\cjt, dance yiAfc3C h a n t m y 5sn<A a rv i d s n c t a>\ \Aifc vo’. 1\
Sp t< .iA l to ch fr 6 o d Godudfcss, M oon a rv i S n*,
As \jie do fchfc vIo&k. botrh as one:T^a fcs-t m s n o - m 'ir\ e, lo o e y o u ______
4 . Oo\r%fcJ h z t e i h y L y \ Mti u^Ut b -
•danJi mSdfc- ia<tr Sod a\V z. . .A n ji w it? ll n 'l d t r ta< fctha2- th fc- S a W m fc U vtd *.
Always, bound £oe-fJ\lco?>ys hand ia hand)
-ft-
uh, don’t undst&nd why the should
havifc to bt acay supplement-adding -fu/heje
wck.4 unnecessary costs-tb the Wo/k. I a- ithat it- X 'Meae 'gay' it viouii allow mfc, to pfc«c6''y& the problem easi'ej but X-think this
wou'.a only be adding moAC problems. DoinK
this would te cfieatrn another eatery oV n -That’s th& LAv thin we om - 'the&s
50 nnsny catfeoftifes v di'stlnuishirg' now- it15 f2idicu\ous. VJe oeed tb un/e! i3e' Come whole! fi ien<d the dffe o:s Triton on-
xistcei ” Ok 4 ft tend l &n gos on tb 'ialk about Xay pscutn by Ae Cr-namun'
~rtii5 m a ickai dnav\t X t c
haoinX met at At 4n4n febus\. X b<n
ask^d "to ^naysi: ib , and 'hop jo u evy 'M
—‘4-iuil
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Cbo w s X’m involvd wfth a Pai/?q
in LA. which just sponSd a Farcij6tfthe£ln$
in the desfcftt with ovt 200 in d.\tfcndanoj
irom all oytfZ ihe Country.” B/i'd 35 A Spi-
tuai Confefnce loR Rical Palisand helJ
n e a T u c s o n , v o t h a v e h e a d v M o n t u I 6 -
potits -feorn ne e ent!!
The Advocate1’ Puust B, )979 pWished an dt?d
titled a6ay Occuwhich'd ls with C/ovo-
ley, Uadibfcstfe/i,« Summers. T J you Iwtrffc Se<£n f t , cb e cK i t o u t.
R.F.D” is an excilfnM iW%X&2 ink W $ay rr&o. /(L I, Box' J i b , E- flan d , N X . 2.1 2 4 3 . M any
c u R R e n t s o f f t ^ a n i s m { W i h t f o u ^ h i h i s J o u r n a l .
OaR only complaint *s its tendency toward 56P ftdui5nn. 'I t is 5 rtWai'in^ 4 j>V? ^ iS dy W ‘n cour\b?y?%J\fi.tsh)n^f and n^fcded. S e n d 754 -(06 a sample copy....
Womanspi&t fein^ -a4rnini5t geadfcie. in ftJffionb y £ C h r is t * Ju d ith ftasko iM (r ia g p o L * f y w ,
N j( 10 0 2 2 :, 1979) *5 - - consists o f £4 ^ssay^ -by 2 1 w o rrit - an anthology &f-ffcm 'm vst tk=o l a i c a l
w£»hn$s - fe rn t h e ? O s .. . A t t i r e s a b s t r a c t an d
acadanofc. X d id li-fc -the -final e ssa^ “W hu d o w m r \
n6fcd th e G o d d ess:” - a s sn acknow lfcd^m ent of ■&\e le g itim a c y o f -^m in ine p ouu t* <*s &od p w ^ e ...
"The Chan A W of thfc G od^ ftaom i G o ld tn W ^ (£&acon Soston- 9 7 9 )^ - an 'vmpoe- ta n t and book,I... £^pW &s w hat lies b tryond -thfeoU p s tftte fic W c h flii\ ar\ Reli^i sns and eo m 'ifik s u)i bchcgoft as a, p o ss ib ’i I ity <aA-
iin e p resence o f roen in th e a nup’? £&!{&- -the d ian 'ic^ m ofioitcfatfaft &copj(\\ its , the
nreW £inctpl£ ntlAeXo£fn df ^ " a ntd God, Con- SoRt so^^on io 'ih t G o d d ess., h i5 position b stiondaej : dnW \Aiorr>fcn osv\ bfc'\n£ wfch nao liii (ih & o t bj 5 ' x. tin 'in k - fe t ste&rnfcnt' is -Sfc/istand ft^dly naft&>ui 0 She 5$ys rnfcOneei u? £#fifcf?ifcnce ca^n^ 'foR W m $ substenct... d h ae .SfcctionS o\ \ntt f i t i : Uujhy Wiich s sca££ schola* the 12. tenets the 6fo(t5 -jLrraW deft feS 7 an 4Ba £Xcuesic>r\ into cleeam snd -fefltasv-..*
f e j ' i e u o s -\ som n h W » & ' i £ :
ChiRi5 Sb^bBU^5££) ^.Uxaen^ BNd. LA. Gai'if. 90004 fe s b ^ n a ^ 1 f r i e n d . h a ; W i l l h ^ l p ^ u jo ^ d 0 5
of o^ws -that paet loo^U.^jpu V^ot^ nAhm^ ^ s ^ to do, d ^ p
him 5 nobs- h t u^3s t te inspi^sbon t h e s e pa fcs!! - i f e n f e , d n ^ ' s !
Jt e if li& v W te d T ), 3 0 0 (o b < ^ a c ^ n n p * 2 ; H ouston .'Tx . 7 7 0 0 9 . o u t th e ^lb^oom dosfet’ ie open about i t i r g vono X sm , ar\3 X v t^ ij to ^om/nLin- rca tin g , via^ c o ^ s p o n d ^ n c ^ (te le p e th ji) o r a la -fiesh u iith othfc/R w itd n ^i p^ns.” is C6Y\-
t ^ i b u t o ^ . o f ^ d r ^ p o k t z ^ \ s h ^ ’s a . , H arm , to h ^ S o n N icha^l O^ionl
v
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VJeSl? he/ee it is , th^-f' st hn\k.-f)u UniCdJi n ^ a s - t h e s ^ ( ^ y t e a 0
to -fu^th^< c o m m u n ic a t io n . We h o p ^ th a c
th.RDugh 4^nu lo r nnay p^oide ins 'i^ t -G»e notn \A)omti% to help us /j ouo « tod^ l[x ith tin^ CjQaft i %gan C o m v n un ities .I ike to i)eliev)e th^/e^ vS\W a-tim e wbm Voe w ^n t -f^e I 5^pa>eat^d, when Qsn all jus-t b^ outfs^ues. \ (Ap 16 achi^ue-thi’s j^odl - to do so we n ^ d you to of enb, o f bcoks, 4- y ° * adiv)ibids5. on)j )\fn'itation is ^p-aoi. p^/zsonQilu a»ee not - fe s ^ ie a -t is m , av\d -t-ind dnau\)\n\sm depUysable. We \/oe)coTnn a\\ opinions, f bopts ih e paq<£ lo'iW ^& t c{- al\ of us, U)omen; men, g'aij, l^s-kian, b^sfexua)^ vobateoerz... We must Via\;e-the ^q W rto be people-fjast. i^athtx thar> b^ pu t doion-(o^ bum^ ^au (lo^ u^e lh '6 fe£m 4oq both sexes)^ st^nd ^o r ijou^ ^igVts. Ou.f{ God5fr'^ifie nst p/eejudi^e4. O u r & o d ^ aee not bWofcs. S you imeet ^ S u stt-i-tudfe in ^ e G^aljt 4 udia ca^ ). Oeau)au^ay i Viidej 2. nlloio \b to 6<srvKinue5 and
pe«petf?st^ such ne^atiu^ ynijths a W t ^ a u ^ m ^ n V x i o y n ^ in ; 3 . 5 ^ - p a r t s t ^ y a a C S ^ I - f
to ta lly 4 0 into an aW^ay eno^&nmfc/it-A. f&ack uiith hostiJi'tj a n ^ /t& h e ) > saqs ^ e t i t Uck, houj^^f^)* ^ .5 . Gr'iu o f fe ^ e d Loo^ P ^ ^ d r T ^ /s t J_ stand
yout as ^ child of -Bae Q^Mtss.'ihkSv V^es to help us do -tbst. Last 5 iA ) D n n e ^ a t J 3 T ^ l c 4
< bopped ^iiound bolding hah^Sj loKcd^o ti. 'Ih ty act^ rstu^slly, -ihui Lobiee by as $ >t u>as natural§ p d d e l in n t f u l . U d : t ^ e m knou3L<s as toi/ L^t them know Us as yuk a ^ - B e a u t'4 - u ) c h ild / e e n o [ t b e L o R d ^ b ^ d y ! i [
t \ k \ t h u E 3(2^ a )^ ( j o d d & s « ! “ * ^ 3 n
fl tiousfc 6 )essin£ W Autumn ...
% yes , M y ta d y , I ’ll a s M o * one" nowl fill about m e is c h a n g in g ... ( N U a v e s , w in d ... 'th e sk iy -f^kes he* bow.B le s s th 15 borne w ith love Fo r all to s e e a n d a b s o rb . *F i'l|(he£ Withall the colours of this reason,A n d le t w fsc io m a b id e inside h & R d o o g s L e t th e tfe b e u n d e tfs tan d u n ^Fo £ d ll th e c h a n t s sh e ’s y e t: to se e . ^A nd ^ i‘ue th o se wbo d w e ll w itln*n he^. hleaVtn e w ealth to ca^iey liotfotujb -that icbich is to be. L e t beR s e e -the n e e d s o f a ll w ho e n te * ....A nd -ft II hea w ith r r& fic k .to b jim 'te M s to la ^ b to . L e t h e £ b e hum ble in he# q u e s t ... &Rod tie. when at he# best. ^}fekfc Roow-fo# dll vjno can entetf with p^tffkt loue
* p^afect tflu st15 d w e ll in eonnfoefc and w a rm th to ith in h t£ .Let heR -fiRe $low d[>&dy 4 stems' . &G iu ’n^ s t t o ig 't h and c o u e ^ e to oios^r oohos£
V M n e y has be^n long'. T h e s e th ings X o f m y g&intle G o d d e s s i-oR th is h m s e I c a ll m y h o m e .
* £ /Cady / ^ u ^ i
Notes jfiom an )W bal (cont’d )
In vooRl<inX With hetfbs rna ic<y, it b ‘hig ljj important-to haue an understanding of the plaretafty ene^iee
oon.—
he Rules thosfe h£*bs which asc noinine „nd gentle, g(- the yiabtfs, sooth W * cool, ord dorn shc. in tem^/e.'lhese netfbs afcet our InneR selk woRkin to k ep• the subconscious ir\ n^alth. LuraR Vi bs a£e djten used in conjunction v\)th meditation ittfancf: woftk, and 3^ some-
'tirn s compounded into rr&glidk$\ f t a i d " d n e s u b c o n s c i o u s i n l i f t i n g ' ^ o f
a bad habit-"Tfte h ^ s She te\J£ been usei "to link, the subconscious tb memories of Vnowled^ gained in cthee liyes. a£e the channel that enables the subconscious to t&aeh into thfc fcirn - j e s 6 n e s s o \ - M u fiit , i o R ^ a c h W i t h v i s i o n s
OR obk£ senses ib lea^n beyond this life. Because tne subconscious is iVie seljf-Wutl in iwnich ouie antf dries m &ni^st, )una& hetfbs can soothe tho5 iJea S and ouR Souls 1a {he win^s of Our Mdhec.
can\ op n oufi domesbc soloes, aiding as to G fte about cu£ hame arvi ouie. lov d ones. BRm 'ing into usthk w isto of CqR Mi»n Goddess, plants can en ^ icn 5UR Iv’vifcs voVtia iA SR t^sed 'im ^-^nat'io^n intuition^ 5er\slfeoittj , rrB 'iek.. "ine rioon Xo e ns 'the5pi£i ual oodij7a s s h e /ie-j¥cts4tie txu e li^ it ^ the S u n . Som e- ©V h^e b^efe B e e
. ia6mine £ l e t t u c e
ad d ers 'G rg 'ae anise s^ d c a h b a ^ ^
chi cK^ced c u c u m b ^ ^ S
c W rtose duckvoeed-()cu<? de li5
moon vjoieb & pumpkin
p o p p l e s
/te, (white) ^ stonecAop
^ wr cit e cRess Wild Rests
. WdteR iily v o ir r
ibe Sixth Lavj ofthe^Raditional tldb alfst
ibiCRe most ne\jfc6 b t employed any concoction which would impair, 'injure, oe IntiiR-fe^e wifr> anyone or . anything, W the creation of ha)em is not you*e ^ealnn.
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l^Ly voas ask^d W n a t R e lig io n s h e w a s a t school b y a 'C h ^ is t ia n ’ f e ie n d .o h e p^om pti^ R ep lied
U e e d le ss 1b s a y , s h e V iad to e x p la in \w hat a- ? a ^ n is . W a n t to h e a ^ h e ^ d e fin it/o n ? in e-Reet,she sa 'id s h e W / 'eo es in ^ ie G o d d ess, hfo^o&d G o d , and U n fc o fe n s K a ty ^nd Angd b s^ fcotln to ld m e tfi^ y 've d ec id ed ^-ey voant to be ft^ a n s . . . . w ith - fu ll u n d e rs ta n d in g tbet-foR us to d c a is a_ V Jj‘& h . a s a mo-t io ^ € ,X \aJo^\/ -(oe dhena. X d o n ’t u & r t lo t e ll thejnn th<^v c a n ’t b e o p en a n d cc whad:thfcv, / a<ee .. .. j/ e t , T a ls o R e a lis e th e y ‘m ust beC3 ie i{a l upon w h o se 63i^s su ch k n o w le d g e - fa lls . A n y su g g e s tio n s on h a n d lin g ^ e s itu a t io n ? ”
? Please send anil Pesponees d irect ic | lady i u^eit 41 Oakland /?d.
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NWthetfn OoicoAos 5R6 Gathe£ monagarnous
cfieaWes and v/i\\ usually pick a mdt£ and
will stay wCi.h 'Uoemc*tiI <feaih - (yes, Andrus,
I know these aRe exceptions fc -this ■too!)All Unicorns Raise theiR uourg the sarne,
nutfsin, -them J(o£ one i|6S«. afte* thev/ age
hatched . ( dtchI n£ tafe about tuia months).
Babies a££ bosn with haRdlu a Wr>> actually
a l<i fid cf i)ump. 'This is Really bou Unicorn
nooHheRs know when to wean the young,
when tioe hotfn slants tE ^ow and Mom
gets stuck with it. (Quite logical, Really).Ev*n
dfta#. weaning fey may stay neae.'ilfefa nno-
thefts •£>£ up to nnofie ueaRS.
And last, but not least, corrtcaej to
popuW belief, each tu>?n cf ne Unicorn
hofen denotes {we, yeas &5the£ ten one.
'Ihe oldest known living Unico/en b app£c>X-
irrfcfck\jj 305 .ad and lives in tm Old
PoRest in England. He is coal black. with
midnight blue high li hts a -five -foot long
hoRn and 1 do not know hfe n&we; i>ut
understand (t tiRan-slates as^Dfluid
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'lIlU S co n d u ces 'the s&tide by "T ioa JJea£.
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Fo«. ouR-fist colurm on'thclatr, x8 like -to show
off the -ftest caR<d in atuly magickal UnicoKnlaRot
being crafted by the talented T aiie Jackson—s.'
Wc. onfy have tf)R6€ cads sotaR/Cthe dheft two will be
In futuK£ Issued but I'm hoping fa see hookc!
Andrus, ty the way, says that this veRy cand, is
(feaissed foa book, he inhesefedi fkomthe flbRoRy of3
his d«£dt o and-unde, Q eytai I Omni how. fie shaded
rne the boo which 1 will hetfe quote’-
The Magician caRd in the ancient TaRot of UnicoRtiS the eata.d of pcwe roanrfesfeci on the pfysicai plane (commonly teRmeJ the human Realm) thRoigh activity on the p/chic plane. As we can see belov (here was pictured a cad +ha+ (ooKed sorre- thirg- life ?RaiR(es-uDlRf)'theK€ is depicted a human magician,who symbolizes the physical plane.Tbe Circus sse the S'pheKes or condousness.He is in a position
cf worshipping tne Uni conn, which is cf ccursc only
appRopRiafe, since the tlnicoRn is the rnost pfRfet cssa bx e... ”pp- 507,"The UnicoRns 'Book, of Ufe ‘ Sage XI
WirteRQisan, Sacned HoRn Riblicsttons, tfot> a.t. (Astral TirneV''! don’t think, you’ll be able to find this book at youK IvbRaytbui if you do, let ms knewi — i)iKk—-<>
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"lanja, who lives vjith an elf, Belintha by name wieites that the book Stalk'mg {heWild tjmdulum \5 exctlWnt.... 5ancilleepots quite a-few UnicRns attended
d beautrful metaphvsical weekend called •"let tneRe be Light k Lovje” at Pender Son State in Ohio. )o leao about
npt y/ea’s atbeiein wft'te 'htie House el AsbRolDgaf 1449 nessen6/e (iut,► South €ucl fd, oh i o, 44122.... Oanice
Xing Q- G&eftgkmot Wfianct30fcynfc said
pthfe 'noftsfcflies oRetcc in Dee-
-field Beadn.-they Vaven’t an\j Unicorns,
only saWsndeRs.... Waud Riine&n,(corrt')
aitfho# of iiigQ School ftstRobxq : is OoW woftkirg on a ta £ot /'The Li v in£ Taooi*i .photographic v)oi?k.... Matfsta w&fe of hc£ two Southern Unicorns* ihfcfcnrifc is snr^es. than the male, but stuftlie* of buiid.Thc maife is actually moRe-Vinely honed « has beown ej&>'?. Y>t also litas be£ i)ea& % lion .... G/eace Mitts to us \ m n ‘felfieek ivi’6(£d.f(&ns9col^.... 5 fnee&e Contacts, bcth £ay 4 sUa' ht, atfe \,\j6.i- Comed by -the Fellowship of 4 ri £\. M .j” V.O. Sox 56024 , -Aouston,-1x , 77053 . . . . Hello "tb on* -friend Echo, vjho we will see in 'Oct. (ihanks-joe the evaluation 0 . . . . A C e lt f c t/Q adrifon- d-ViSt W’ccan ^oup I Pi ^hcdt HslanA is C0en to contacts - 5end you* !ei&£ jnadd^ssect to as, inside an envelope So vvie can JjoRuiaed i t . . . . Jo>yc& 'B a fe e is deU ^hted th a t yo u all lik e d f t iu a !” S 'n e w fH bfe c o n tr ib u t in g to 'u- (a e ly . te n te d : he£ a t )8 & f t k S t .9 fitfs- jx iflta l52£9.(SeM ^ fum postej) ....O n e of ous v e s y s p e c ia l p^op ie is Seek ing c o n ta c t in -H as& ?n K cn tud ty. A&ifi, sa id as the tamped en\)dopeto
Tfk Waunesxhrte. fk an lernple, ^07 5o- Hai nSt*, Vvhunesv 1II e , No- Ca&, 6 764 ), is open to contacts, w" 13 has
sent as b^utvfulphotos of the Belt k/itdn Village i of -fchfciie. gjewtle, ivy- covered -temple. We a^e-aeeply ap- 1
p^fccjativjfc ii . . . . Unicorn Ha^en has a r)6U3 Kitten named ^Lo^e\... Leesa.. fee03»ets; been /?aobd \M\tV\ 4 feo -fefc, anvwav 1) , one of which it a newly- hatdneA blaek colt out of my teeasused b la c k m a il \ as so thrilled to have the cod -fortune of 2 P&&- bla k Qniotfns to ha\)e bfied iV) captvfty..? An^ius s^rds h fs loot to ‘VWiherf’ -ent colt, ttne p^ud m a f i c 4 s»Re 64(3 tfte£eu5~....cu^ -HPfend foitf'e uJ£ote /n one oV he letters feoew wiofld, ^tlni'co^nucopia?.... ftd’iftife uo&tes 1,4 W riches unfe / Come out of ttoeb& oom c lo s e b s !9>.... /?os-wepBss»ed
^on VouR contact to W 'ccsn p ^ - oa£. love to you S^ n - a^ .... Jf^n whites'HayOu Gmide^ou^ in ne- U^ht and nr \/ 5hc G^use ih e Unicorns fe ftau/?-
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ujants he^ b to w {hat he-thinks shfcs 'beeutwful .... Do you tfead^th^ (yuntston^ ^ {ine fc^ se jo u m l? Vo£it^ Asateu Assemlolu,Ti/tf)oek Calif. 95563. WeJ/ e hao\/g ^euiew in ou^ next issue 5 Loe I t oit 5d maeh [ V a i jt&t sulo.....W ill uou.
be ntd>i S u R R tij, 8 .C . N o v ^ jc ^ H ? ?A J3l& i e end at the MustTc A»ets;)oo2IS^n^ 5 t., SuM&j, S.^.V3^icW r...to Tim i f o5e7 (joho boQotk of thtltl ^uRisemtd* in the Grtfeat u'/ede ! ....t iidauld/ &n 61ea } cod<i)oo)( beina $L')figtd up by ih& CoDtr, ef St^istaiC 4 ^ e O^cl of Ihe nieo/en. 5^/id them tfedpes stug to ^ilen fennon 7 fio . 6ox 9513, IVjo. ?4ol-I tf wood, Cal. 91^09..... W fc the Oak /)Moon %gan Assoa., Z^ZSetntbo^ou^h, 5h^M so, 0/2^.97375. & )ddSt,5AS£7t etojuest a. eopy of a- A titio o . to htJp al[ Vultehes, 4 iW ito l. Sndoi ad\me oe^uaiebe g. -pL the cost? rco .„.
Jim'Thomars is apoet^Riend of oues uVo vo ft rt es the Goddess iG'th de^p beauty, l any of qou S^^ljennita^ io'»th his Ceaft. lie is|fea£riinfi th eO ^ tan d pcsdtS'm^ in a celi a^d all le te s and he^ tuou'ld a»id 6u£ IM ysSzn....(,<•
I n the tenople o f mu hea>et Whe^e my dream s <netl and ^ l j ^ e/?e Will al\Aiavs he a candle Bu/eom & n f^h t and day. flnd in4 h^T candles g'low, r I n the: lijght of U\3^5 p u&t t i In c cho><? o f my 50u\W ill Softly 5ing ijoae r^m e.... D ia n ^ '
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O c t o b e r 2 6 - 2 7 t h , A s t r o - H e r b a l H e a l i n g S e m i n a r
P \ a .... \.. ll b. NA. J- -x. U . ru- _Paul Beyerl will be in Madison , at the Gates of Heaven building (302 E. Gorham) to give a series of three workshops, sponsored by C ircle . On Fri. Oct 26th " T h e Art of Healing"- how herbal
healing is part New Age; healing as a career; spiritual approaches to healing; the training & Responsibilities of a healer; Dis-
of Paracelsus.... 7'-5(3 pm Sat. Oct 27th " Plants & Planets"- the physical &
spiritual-psychic energies of herbs; using' planetary energies to heal; an in-depth look at the p lanetary co rresp o n d en ces... 1 0 :0 0 am
S a t. O c t 2 7 th D ia g n o s is B y A s t r o lo g y " - th e
Lady Phoenix, "Circle of the Unicorn.: P. O. Box 45061, Dallas, Texas, 75245, has sent us a plea -for help... she is writing a book on the differences within the Craft... which form of the Goddess you worship... your origin, purpose, etc., where & how you set your altar, levels, of in itiation, etc. Phoenix particularly states that Solitary practitioners also Wr ite her . She d o e s n 't say how secretivetra d ition s w i l l be handled, so we you w r ite her and ask all busy.But we can take the t i me p r e s e n t our portion of the Wicca traditions in or der to present the Path of Perfect Love and Per- Trust to those who seeking it ...)We hope to pass on more information in the Yule issue. We are uncertain if this book is to be available to the general public & lor to be available nationally. Don' thesitate, b u t to Phoenix and helph e r, fo r there is a lot of potential here
use of a horoscope in holistic medicine;d i a g n o s i n g w i t h a n a t a l c h a r t ; a s i m p l e
m e a n s o f c a s t i n g a d i a g n o s t i c c h a r t . . . 2 : 0 0 p m
C a l l 8 3 7 - 4 0 1 2 o r 2 5 7 - 1 9 8 8 i n M a d i s o n f o r
i n f o r m a t i o n & R e g i s t r a t i o n . . . .
A C h ild 's W is h B o o k
T h is is i t ! I n t im e f o r Y u le , 1979...A Child's Wish Book w ill be mailed on Dec. 7th, each copy autographed by our favo rite U n ic o rn . T h is book is b e in g w ritte n and compiled for all children filled delights to thrill, p lease, & share with th em th e magick o f lo ve . E a ch co p y w i l l be m ailed d irectly to your favorite child, d irect from A nd ru s. The cost is $5.00 p e r co p y , and we guar-
antee it will bring Yule joys to all in your heart. This book is ideal fo r adults to give when you have trouble knowing what the perfect g ift is!! We are f illin g th e b o o k w ith To ts o f a r t w o rk t h i n g s t o c o l o u r ; P a g a n P ra ye rs ; poem s, t a l e s , a l l s o r t s o f f u n . M a i l
y o u r o rd e rs d ir e c t to U n ic o rn
Unicorn C ity
W e re c e iv e d a d e lig h tfu l co rre sp o n d e n ce from M arty P ro c to r of U n ic o r n C i t y 5 5 G reen w ich A v e ., th e Unicorner, N . Y . 1oo)4.Sent a long the c u r r e n tcatalogi^Vlich is brim-full o f fun Unicorns. also sen t a pocket- full of new buttons ("Button-up for w in te r") "Prepare to meet thy Unicorn, " Unicorn
F e r v o r .... is laught e r , " " Unicorn "P ro tect and many more.
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sent us a fe lt patch - to patch up all disagree-ments ! W rite Marty his catalogue, and
sign it with Unikisses !!
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# (JnicoRn Gardens” Vol. 1 ^6 came tb us in the mail -itom Ed iW Ladu PhofcniX. I t '15 a d \ r^htful newslett&e, but "no swbsciption information was available: Unicorn C iRcle, I? 0 . 6ox 450M , Dates, Texas, 7 5 2 4 5 .
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The Unicorn Vol 3 - #1 HallowmasBox 8814 - Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 871-7287A publication of the Rowan Tree
"For the unicorns”The fiery dance Of your spirit Leaves burning Memory traces In the heart of the sky Your golden singing Circle rises full On the windTurning north into darknessYou who run wildOutside our wallsOf words and daily life andSilenceYou alone eatThe magick seedsThat grow to forestsThrough the midnightCeilings ringedWith the cry ofYour passing flesh intoSpiritYour mouth bears fruit andThe strange giftsOf endless searchingIn the deepest cavesAnd highest peaksYou know the sacredBeats in your bloodAnd through your self you sendThe pulse ofGreater vision
- Prairie Jackson
Dear peoples,Lots of letters came in to tell us how much you like our new format. I do, too, and I seem to get better looking all the time! Well, unicorns do like compliments.This letter will be shorter than last - I’ve been spending many hours peering over Lady Laureli’s shoulder... She’s hard at work on the book I’ve been wanting for your little friends. (See the notice on page 6). Sure do put on lots of miles sailing from The Rowan Tree in Mpls. to Unicorn
Haven, 41 Oakland Rd., So. Windsor, Conn. 06074. Last chance to send in ideas and fun things for the book!In between I’ve been fighting with Paul and Dirk to try and read Drawing Down the Moon by Margo Adler (Viking Press, $16.95 and worth every silly penny). It’s 450 pages, and Paul keeps taking it - he says because he must review it in the next issue - but I think he’s just very immersed in it. Poor Dirk has to listen to Paul read quotes and passages, and he’s trying to be patient.... Although I’m only about half through the book, it seems it has nothing at all to do with unicorns. How dull. But Margot’s pretty!! I figured I’ll read it anyway (not even dragons...) because all Pagans and Wiccans I know will be very excited and it is all I’ll hear about from the next year. I think it’s going to be fun seeing how you all react. If you don’t read Drawing down the Moon you’ll mess up your whole Karma - this book really is upfront about modern Pagan history.Party time again!! Paul and Dirk will go to Madison to spend some time with Circle. At last I’ll be alone. and have a date all set up with a beautiful lavender mare I met in Orion last week. Her name is Llelln. An she has the loveliest eyes.We will be thinking of you on Hallowmas, as we gather ‘round the cauldron. (Maybe this time I can light the fire instead of those pesky salamanders!). We will be calling upon our past, in order to better arrange our futures, and will cherish this night as a new beginning - stepping into the new year with wisdom and joy; love and trus t. and maybe I’ll get some wine and cookies!! See you in your dreams!Lots of unikisses and unihugs Andrius
The Ritual BathBathe by candlelight, using three white candles as your only illumination. Fill the bathtub with water. Take three pinches of consecrated salt and sprinkle it in the water saying:
By Earth I make this water pure, Powers of Land, Forever endure
Take a stick of incense or acenser and make the sign of the Banishing Pentagram over the water saying:
By Air I make this water pure, Make my actions true and sure.
Take a candle in your left hand and sprinkle three drops of oil into the water and your right hand saying:
By fire I make this water pure, grant me the power to help and cure
Now immerse yourself in the water, saying:
O water, clean and pure you are, bring me help from near and far, lead me to the Goddess’ Light. Grant me strength and love this night. Make the Sacred Wisdom clear, voice of the Goddess mine to hear. Help me learn the hidden ways, Serving Our Lady through all my days.
So mote it be!Joyce Baker
DragounsHave you ever tried living with dragouns? It isn’t an easy task.... They can be quite temperamental, moods can change from ecstatic joy to scorching anger in a blink of a dragoun’s eyelid. The most important thing to remember when dealing with dragouns, is never interrupt a riddle (That’s serious business), and always try to humour them when they play a practical joke. You also have to know when to step aside. like now.Kienan has been watching and insists she should be the one to write this article (Kienan is a dragoun). For those that are not accustomed to the riddling talk of dragouns, I will do my best to translate her words into normal human speech..Mortals can be useful at times like this, but after all, only dragouns should write about dragouns. Dragouns can be any size, shape, or colour we desire. We can range from dazeling gold (my daughter Gyldan, for instance), to white and silver (like our innocent Gwyr), to red, green, black with grey and copper highlights (Gyldan’s sire, Tyril), and so on.Our size can vary tremendously at hatching, but our Magick enables us to alter ourselves whenever we wish.Interests are as different amount dragouns as with mortals. Contrary to popular opinion, one of the interests is not jewel-hoarding!!! Certainly we appreciate the beauty of different gems, but we don’t actively seek to form a collection. They just sort of come to us.(to be continued next issue)
A house Blessing for Autumn.Ah yes, My Lady, I’ll ask for one now.All about me is changing.Leaves, wind . . The sky takes her bow.Bless this home with love For all to see and absorb.Fill her with all the colours of this season,And let wisdom abide inside her doors.Let there be understandingFor all the changes she’s yet to see.And give those who dwell within herHealth and wealth to carry through that which is to be.Let her see the needs of all who enter.And fill her with magick to turn tears to laughter.Let her be humble in her quest.And gentle when at her best.Make room for all who can enter with perfect love and perfect trust To dwell in comfort and warmth within her,Let her fire glow steady and strong.Giving strength and courage to those whose journey has been long.These things I ask of my gentle Goddess for this house I call my home.
Lady Laureli
Notes from and Herbal (cont’d.)In working with herbs magickally, it is highly important to have an understanding of the planetary energies.The moon....She rules those herbs which are feminine and gentle, of the waters, soothing and cool, anddomestic in temper. These herbs affect our inner self, working to keep the subconscious inhealth. Lunar herbs are often used in conjunction with meditation and trance work, and aresometimes compounded into magickal elixirs to aid the subconscious in letting go of a badhabit. The herbs She rules have been used to link the subconscious to memories of knowledgegained in other lives. They are the channel that enables the subconscious to reach into thetimelessness of Nature, to reach with visions or other senses to learn beyond this life. Becausethe subconscious is the self-level in which our anxieties manifest, lunar herbs can soothe thosefears and carry our souls in the wings of our Mother. They can open our domestic selves, aidingus to care about our home and our loved ones. Bringing into us the wisdom of our MoonGoddess, Her plants can enrich our lives with increased imagination, intuition, sensitivity andmagick. The Moon governs the true light of the Sun. Some of her herbs areAdder’s tongueAnise seedCabbageChickweedCucumbersDog roseDuckweedFleur de lisGingerHollyIrisJasmineLettuceMoonwortPumpkinpoppiesRose, (white)Stonecrop Watercress Wild roses Water lily Wintergreen
The Sixth Law of a Traditional HerbalistThere must never be employed any concoction which would impair, injure, or interfere with anyone or anything, for the creation of harm is not your realm.
Katy was asked what religion she was at school by a ‘Christian’ friend. She promptly replied "a Pagan” Needless to say, she had to explain what a Pagan is. Want to hear her definition? In effect, she said "she believes in the Goddess, Horned God, and Unicorns.” Katy and Angel have both told me they’ve decided they want to be Pagans... with full understanding that for us to be a Pagan is a Witch. Naturally, as a mother, I worry for them. I don’t want to tell them they can’t be open and proud of what they a re . yet, I also realize they must be careful upon whose ears such knowledge falls. Any suggestions on handling the situation?”Please send any responses direct to Lady Laureli 41 Oakland Rd.So. Windsor, Conn. 06074
The Unicorn Phenomena (concl.)Northern Unicorns are rather monogamous creatures and will usually pick a mate and will stay with them ‘til death - (Yes, Andrius, I know there are exceptions to this too!)All Unicorns raise their young the same, nursing them for one year after they are hatched. (Hatching takes about two months). Babies are born with hardly a horn, actually a kind of bump. This is really how Unicorn mothers know when to wean the young, when the horn starts to grow and Mom gets stuck with it. (Quite logical, really). Even after weaning they may stay near their mothers for up to four more years.And last, but not least, contrary to popular belief, each turn of the Unicorn horn denotes five years rather than one. The oldest known living Unicorn is approximately 305 years old and lives in the Old Forest in England. He is coal black with midnight blue highlights, a five foot long horn and I do not know his name, but understand it translates as "Druid Friend.”This concludes the article by Tricia Bear.
The TarotFor out first column on the Tarot, I’d like to show off the first card in a truly magickal Unicorn Tarot being crafted by the talented Prairie Jackson! We only have three cards so far, (the other two will be in future issues) but I’m hoping to see more!Andrius, by the way, says that this very card is discussed in a book, he inherited from the library of his great uncle, Greytail Omnihorn. He showed me the book which I will here quote:
"The Magician card in the ancient Tarot of the Unicorns is the card of power manifested on the physical plane (commonly termed the human realm) through activity on the psychic plane. As we can see below (here was pictured a card that looked something like prairies - Dirk.) There is depicted a human magician, who symbolizes the physical plane. The circles are the spheres of consciousness. He is in a position of worshipping the Unicorn, which is of course only appropriate, since the Unicorn is the most perfect creature.” pp. 307, The Unicorn’s Book of Life, Sage Ibex Wintergreen, Sacred Horn Publications, 1206 A.T. (Astral Time). I don’t think you’ll be able to find this book at your library, but if you do, let me know! - Dirk.The Magician - The tarot of the Unicorns - Prairie Jackson
The Unicorn Rambles
Tanya, who lives with an elf, Belintha by name, writes that the book, Stalking the Wild Pendulum is excellent... Francille reports quite a few Unicorns attended a beautiful metaphysical weekend called "Let there be Light and Love” at Penderson State Park in Ohio. To learn about next year’s gathering write "The House of Astrology,” 1449 Messenger Court, South Euclid, Ohio, 44122.. Janice King of Craeftgemot Witancoveyne said the horseflies are too large in Deerfield Beach - they haven’t any Unicorns, only salamanders. Maud Reinertson, author of High School Astrology, is now working on a tarot, "The Living Tarot,” a photographic w ork . Marsha wrote of her two Southern Unicorns "The female is smaller than the male, but sturdier of build. The male is actually more finely boned and has brown e y e s .” he also likes her bear and lio n . Grace writes to us from "Redneck Riviera,” (Pensacola).... Sincere contacts, both gay and straight, are welcomed by the”Fellowship of Pan (K.A.M.),” P.O. Box 58024, Houston, Tx., 77058.. Hello to our friend Echo, who we will see in Oct. (thanks for the evaluation!).... A Celtic traditionalist Wiccan group in Rhode Island is open to contacts - send your letter unaddressed to us, inside an envelope so we can forward i t . . Joyce Baker is delighted that you all liked her "Tree Ritual.” She will be contributing regularly. Contact her at 18 Park St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15209. (Send return postage!).... One of our very special people is seeking contacts in Eastern Kentucky. Again, send us the stamped envelope to forward.. The Waynesville Pagan Temple, 507 Ao. Main St., Waynesville, No. Car., 28786, is open to contacts. [Star13] Pentagram13 has sent us beautiful photos of the Bell Witch Village and of their gentle, ivy-covered temple. We are deeply appreciative!! . . Unicorn Haven has a new kitten named "Love” . . Leesa reports, "I’ve been graced with 4 (so far anyway!), one of which is a newly-hatched black colt out of my treasured black mare. I was thrilled to have the good fortune of 2 rare black unicorns to have bred in captivity.” Andrius sends his love to "Heathen” the colt, and the proud mare "Maelgwn,” andsire "Briareus”....Our friend Prairie wrote in one of her letters the new word, ‘Unicornucopia’....Prairie writes "Witches unite! Come out of the broom closets!” . Rus - we passed on your contact to Wiccan Arts; our love to you and Seanara . . Jim writes "May our Lady guide your work in her light and may She cause the Unicorns to flourish to their original number in our time” Judy said they have a unicorn corner - and Andrius said he assumes you have hay and cookies.. Hermod put Andrius in touch with Dolores de Palomas, lovely, well-bred Mexican Senorita. She says there are so few other unicorns in small Mexican towns. Andrius wants her to know that he thinks she’s beautiful! . Do you read "the Runestone,” a fine Norse journal? Write Asatru Free Assembly, 1766 East Ave., Turlock Calif. 95380. We’re having a review in our next issue, because we like it so much! $6.00 a year sub . . Will you be near Surrey, B.C. Nov. 9, 10, 11th? A big weekend at the Mystic Arts, 10202 152nd St. Surrey, B.C. V3R-6N7 . . Hello to Tim and Rose, who wrote of their sunrise meditation in the Great Circle!Le Cauldron Bleu, cookbook being stirred up by the Coven of Sothistar and the Circle of the Unicorn. Send them recipes and stuff to Ellen Cannon, P.O. Box 9513, No. Hollywood, Cal. 91609 . . Write the Oaken Moon Pagan Assoc., 242 Brentborough, Sheridan, Ore. 97378. Enclose SASE and request a copy of a petition. It’s to help all Witches, Pagans and Heathens. Enclosed a dime or quarter for the cost, too . .
Pagan Profile
Jim Thomas is a poet friend of ours who writes of the Goddess with deep beauty. Many of you are familiar with his Craft. He is learning the Craft and practising in a cell, and all letters and help would aid our Lady’s son....
"In the temple of my heart Where my dreams kneel and pray There will always be a candle Burning night and day.And in that candle’s glow,In the light of Love’s pure flame,The choir of my soulWill softly sing your name ... Diana.”
Jim Thomas #78C414 Pouch 1 Woodbourne, N.Y. 12788
CalendarOctober 26-27th, Astro-Herbal Healing SeminarPaul Beyerl will be in Madison, at the Gates of Heaven building (302 E. Gorham) to give a series of three workshops, sponsored by Circle. On
Fri. Oct 26th, "The Art of Healing” - how herbal healing is part of the New Age; healing as a career; spiritual approaches to healing; the training and responsibilities of a healer; Discussions of Paracelsus.. 7:30 pm
Sat. Oct 27th, "Plants and Planets” - the physical and spiritual psychic energies or herbs; using planetary energies to heal; an in-depth look at the planetary correspondences.. 10:00 am
Sat Oct 27th, "Diagnosis by Astrology” - the use of a horoscope in holistic medicine; diagnosing with a natal chart; a simple means of casting a diagnostic chart. 2:00pm
Call 837-4012 or 257-1988 in Madison for information and registration..
HelpLady Phoenix, "Circle of the Unicorn,” P.O. Box 45061, Dallas, Texas, 75245, has sent us a plea for he lp . She is writing a book on the differences within the C raft. which form of the Goddess you worship. your origin, purpose, etc. where and how you set your altar, levels of initiation, etc. Phoenix particularly states that solitary practitioners also write her. She doesn’t say how secretive traditions will be handled, so we suggest you write her and ask. "We are all busy. But we can take the time to present our portion of the Wicca traditions in order to present the Path of Perfect Love and Perfect Trust to those who are seeking it . We hope to pass on more information in the Yule issue. We are uncertain if this book is to be available to the general
public and/or to be available nationally. Don’t hesitate, but write to Phoenix and help her, for there is a lot of potential here.
A Child’s Wish BookThis is it! In time for Yule 1979...A Child’s Wish Book will be mailed on Dec. 7th, each copy autographed by our favorite unicorn. This book is being written and compiled for all children, filled with delights to thrill, please, and share with them the magick of love. Each copy will be mailed directly to your favorite child, direct from Andrius. The cost is $5.00 per copy, and we guarantee it will bring Yule joys to all in your heart. This book is ideal for adults to give when you have trouble knowing what the perfect gift is!! We are filling the book with lots of art work - things to colour; Pagan prayers; poems, tales, all sorts of fun. Mail your orders direct to The Unicorn.
Unicorn CityWe received a delightful correspondence from Marty Proctor of Unicorn City, 55 Greenwich Ave., The Unicorner, New York, N.Y. 10014. He sent along the current catalogue, which is brim full of fun Unicorns. He also sent a pocketful of new buttons ("Button up for winter”) "Prepare to meet the Unicorn,” "Unicorn Ferver ... is laughter,” "Unicorn Person.” "Protect Unicorns” and many more. He also sent us a felt patch - to patch up all disagreements! Write Marty for his catalogue, and sign it with unikisses!!
ReviewsThe first issue of "Which Way Witch Way” has come from Craeftgemot Witancoveune, Inc., a non-profit Church and School of Witancraeftan; 1640 N.W. 3 Street, Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441. "WW WW’ will be a monthly publication. Word games, articles, announcements, a column on magickal herbs. A nice addition to the Craft publications!
"Unicorn Gardens” Vol. 1 #6 came to us in the mail from editor Lady Phoenix. It is a delightful newsletter, but no subscription information was available: Unicorn Circle, P.O. Box 45061, Dallas, Texas, 75245.
The Lunar CalendarDedicated to the Goddess in her many guises.. $7.95 plus $1.25 shipping from "The Luna Press,” Box 511, Kenmore Station, Boston, Ma. 02215. If you want a truly exciting calendar, get this one! This is the guide for those who wish to be in touch with lunar cycles - when she rises and sets, when she is new, full, which zodiacal sign she rests in . there is a lot of information contained within, poetry and artwork, lore of the 8 festivals; we very highly recommend this calendar; 18 x 24 and beautiful, it is easily work the cost!
"The Crystal Well” is back, published four times yearly ($8.00). P.O. Box 3145, Seal Beach, Calif. 90740. As it is ever beautiful, 40 pages rich with graphics, poetry, rituals, songs, and articles that are great reading. We rejoice to have this magazine again with us: articles on storm magic, mime, familiars, and news of a contest for all you photographers. May the Lady smile upon the staff, and may the Lord send them strength. we send them our love and best wishes.
The bibliography we reviewed in our last issue, Magickal Religion in the United States compiled by J. Gordon Melton is $5.00 (we forgot and didn’t include the cost.) It really belongs in all libraries!!
A new catalogue arrived from "Coven Gardens” P.O. Box 1064, Boulder, Colo., 80302. "Items are carefully researched and blended by coven members according to ancient recipes and traditions.” We received a wonderful incense sample which enhanced our ritual; unfortunately incense is sold only by the pound. A truly fine selection of oils (5 pages!!) Write for a copy of the catalogue.
A copy of "The Druids Calendar 1979” came to us from Cahill and Co., 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. It is very pleasant although a latecomer for us to review. If you are curious about this year’s edition, you’ll have to write them direct.
"Circle of Cerridwen” just published its first issue. Its purpose, as stated, "is to 1. Provide a link between people interested in Wicca... 2. As a medium for the exchange of Wiccan philosophy and ideals. 3. As a source of educational m ateria l.” This issue carried a fine article on the I Ching. "Circle of Cerridwen,” 10196 - 152 Street, Surrey, B.C., Canada V3R-6N7. (free!)
The UnicornA newsletter dedicated to sharing all the cool news of our Craft and Pagan friends, since Yule, 1977Paul V. Beyerl, editor, "typesetting”Dirk Dykstra, artwork, layout Andrius - adviceAll artwork copyrighted: The Rowan Tree, 1979 (published at the Sabbats)
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The Unicorn provides these Extra pages to aid communication between gay and lesbian Pagans
Sharing"In my letter I told you I was/am gay and have recently felt a great need to get in touch with other gay Pagans.... We are, as Gay Pagans truly a double minority, and that translates into double lone ly .” Lynn (Albany) "Am glad there is now such a thing for gay Pagans.” Guy (Texas) "Plenty super - great your adding that "extra” good for us gay Witches. I can hardly wait for my Hallowmas c o p y .” Sylvia (Calif.) "Thank y o u .” Jay (Rochester, N.Y.) I’m eagerly awaiting your publication.” Don (L.A.) "I hope something can be organized for gay w itches.” (Ted (Milw.) "As to your idea of a gay Pagan section - a great idea! The gay group soul can use what gay Pagans have to offer - both magickally and culturally. some work still needs to be done in the Pagan community itself. Some groups accept gay Pagans - as long as they keep their distance.” Michael (Mass.) "We (gay Pagans) need to support each other (how ‘bout our own newsletter?)” Chris (L.A.)
Forum"I, uh, don’t understand why there should have to be a ‘gay’ supplement - adding further work and unnecessary costs to the work! I realize that if I were ‘gay’ it would allow me to perceive the problem easier, but I think this would only be adding more problems. Doing this would be creating another category of Pagan - That’s the last thing we need! There’s so many categories and distinguishing factors now - it’s ridiculous. We need to unite! Become whole! Blend the differences into non-existence!” Our friend Karen goes on to talk about gay persecution by the Pagan community . "Nobody in the Craft has any business treating a fellow Pagan that way - for any reason.” and offers to write the wrongdoers.
MusicDearest man of mine, I love you; dearest man of mine, hold me true;And I’ll take you to the stars and kiss your eyes And out love will be the rainbows of the skies Dearest man of mine, I love y o u ..
Gentle man please come away with me;Come with me and we will cross the sea;Where a Lord and Lady rule a kingdom fair;Built of Earth and Fire, Water and of Air;Dearest man of mine, I love yo u .
Dance my Circle, dance, dance with me;Chant my song and dance and we will be;Special to the God and Goddess, Moon and Sun;As we do the work together, both as one;Dearest man of mine, I love yo u .
Joined together, yes we will be;Hands made fast for all eternity;And we’ll ride together to the Summerland;Always bound together; Always hand in hand;Dearest man of mine, I love you...Dearest man of mine, I love you .Dearest man of mine, I love y o u .!
This magickal love chant I wrote for Dirk, after having met at the Pan-Pagan Festival. I have been asked to share it, and hope you enjoy it! -- Paul
NewsDon writes “I’m involved with a Fairy Circle in L.A. which just sponsored a Fairy Gathering in the desert with over 200 in attendance from all over the country.” Billed as “A Spiritual Conference for Radical Fairies, and held near Tucson, we have heard wonderful reports from the event!!
“The Advocate,” August 23, 1979 published an article titled “Gay Occulture,” which deals with Crowley, Leadbeater, and Summers. If you haven’t seen it, check it out.
“R.F.D. is an exciting magazine for gay men. Rt. 1, Box 92E, Efland, N.C. 27243. Many currents
of Paganism flow through this journal. Our only complaint is its tendency toward separatism. It
is a magazine of joy, and is of the gay men who live in the country, refreshing and needed.
Send 15€ for a sample copy.
Womanspirit Rising - A Feminist Reader in Religion by Carol P. Christ and Judith Plaskow (Harper and Row, N.Y. 10022, 1979) $5.95 - consists of 24 essays by 21 women - an anthology of feminist theological writings from the ‘7 0 s . At times abstract and academic. I did like the final essay, “Why do women need the Goddess:” - as an acknowledgement of the legitimacy of feminine power as good power .
The Changing of the Gods by Naomi Goldenberg, (Beacon Press, Boston, 1979 ($9.95 - an important and exciting book!... explores what lies beyond the old patriarchal Christian religions and examines Witchcraft as a possibility - she addresses the presence of men in the “new” Craft - “although the Dianic form of witchcraft recognizes the male principle in the form of the Horned God, consort and son to the Goddess, his position is secondary : only women can bring forth new life (I have to say, I think that statement is sexist and really narrow minded!) She says men need to experience caring for living substance. other sections of interest: “why witches scare scholars” the 12 tenets of the Craft, female deities, and an excursion into dream and fantasy. Reviews from Prairie
Chris Sherbak, 588 N. Lucerne Blvd. L.A. Calif. 9004 has been a real friend. He will help get word to us of news from that part of our world. If you have nothing else to do, drop him a note - he was the inspiration for these pages!! Thanks, Chris!
Prairie Jackson, 3006 Beauchamp #2, Houston, Tx. 77009. “I’m out of the ‘broom closet,’ i.e. open about being who I am, and I am very open to communicating, via correspondence, (telepathy!) or meeting a la flesh with other witches and Pagans.” Prairie is a regular contributor of art and poetry and she’s a terrific mama to her son Michael Orion!
Well, here it is, the first time The Unicorn has provided these Extra Pages to further communication. We hope that through this we may provide insight for men and women, to help us grow and to deal with the Craft and Pagan Communities. We like to believe there will be a time when we won't feel separated, when we can all just be ourselves. Help us achieve this goal - to do so we need you to share news of events, of books, of your activities. Our only limitation is space. We personally are not for separatism, and find all chauvinism deplorable. We welcome all opinions, and hope the pages will reflect the best of all of us, women, men, gay, lesbian, bisexual, whatever... We must have the right to be people first. Rather than be put down for being gay (we use this term for both sexes), stand for your rights. Our Gods* are not prejudiced. Our Gods* are not bigots. If you meet those attitudes in the Craft and Paganism you can, 1. Crawl away and hide; 2. Allow it to continue, and thus perpetrate such negative myths about gay men and women; 3. Separate yourself totally and go into an all-gay environment; 4. React with hostility and anger (the law says you’ll get it back however); or 5. Give off Perfect Love and Perfect Trust and stand for your rights, as a child of the Goddess. These pages are to help us do that. Last summer at Pan-Pagan, Dirk and Paul came together, and bopped around holding hands, whatever. They acted naturally, and thus were treated by all as if it was natural and delightful. Let them know us as we are; let them know us as we are - Beautiful children of the Lord and Lady!!!*neither are our Goddesses! Pan
