In an earlier post, "No Mirror Spells, Please!" I gave three reasons why using that type of spell is not a good idea. However, I did not mean to imply that you should not protect yourself. One of my favorite forms of protection is known as a Guardian. A Guardian is simply a type of amulet (talismans draw things to you, amulets keep them away) with an extended life. As I described in a previous post, magickal goals should have a time frame. With a guardian, you supply new protective energy monthly, so it has no specific date for achieving its protective goal. The fun part of this is to find something to be your Guardian. It could be as simple as a small object you keep on your

On October 12, 2009, Dickie Peterson died. Many of you reading this may not know Peterson. He was the singer and bass player for a band called Blue Cheer. Blue Cheer began in 1966 and played their last concert in December of 2008 (with the usual break ups, reforming, and new members). Peterson's death also marked the end of the band. Blue Cheer had only one hit song, a power-mad, volume turned up to 11, unmistakable version of Eddie Cochrane's "Summertime Blues." If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old Although based in playing the type of music known as the Blues, the band was known for being loud–very loud. They were the loudest band I ever saw (although Lee Michaels—who now owns a