We have so many exciting things, it's hard to make a short list. To help with that task, I'll link to other lists I've made, because they are still good ideas! Good ideas HERE, HERE, and HERE! This year, we have some exciting new decks for the pagan or Wiccan on your list: The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans And how about a bag to go with it?   The Book of Shadows Tarot, volume 1: As Above   For the person on your list who wants to learn tarot in a systematic yet creative way, try Around the Tarot in 78 Days.   Help Desk If you have any people on your list that you are having trouble finding a tarot-related gift for,

This last weekend I drove from Southern California to Las Vegas where I gave workshops on experiencing past lives and techniques of Tantra at the Well of the Moon shop. I'd like to thank Vicki and all of the people there for their kindness and generosity. I'd also like to thank all of the people who attended and made both workshops a success…and lots of fun! While I was there—doing double duty as an acquisitions editor for Llewellyn—I had a chance to meet with two authors. The first was a potential author who has unique approaches to magick for children, teens, and adults. I originally met her at the Las Vegas Pagan Pride day I attended a few months ago. We talked about the book

Today we sadly mark the passing of Patricia Monaghan, author of several books, including the recent reissue of Magical Gardens. We are grateful to her life lived and her words that will continue live on through her many books. One of the leaders of the contemporary earth spirituality movement, Patricia Monaghan spent more than 20 years researching and writing about alternative visions of the earth. Throughout her career, Patricia's work dealt with issues of spirituality, especially women's spirituality. She was an avid gardener with a large organic garden, orchard, and vineyard that she tended with her husband, Dr. Michael McDermott. Some of our staff here at Llewellyn worked closely

The New Moon in Scorpio occurs Tuesday, November 13 at 5:08 pm EST (10:08 pm GMT), at 22 degrees. New moons signify a new cycle, new beginnings, and rebirth. This New Moon also coincides with a total solar eclipse; eclipses intensify energy, so be prepared for an influx of personal thought and reflection. This New Moon, along with the Sun (also in Scorpio) will highlight the watery Scorpio qualities of ambition and determination, as well as eighth house themes of join resources and life cycles. This New Moon period is the perfect time to examine your finances, especially those you share with a partner or spouse. Is one person spending more than the other? Does your spending surpass your