VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3
POTMC’S
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
RUNIC MEDITA- 1 path, many of us meditate for
TION
CAT THE 2 spiritual growth through sub-
KITCHEN WITCH
POETRY CORNER 3 up the cycle of initiation; Ansuz,
DID YOU KNOW?
The month of March is
named after Mars?
March 14th is Save a
Spider Day? Spiders
eat harmful bugs.
March is National
Women’s History
month? Look up local
historical heroines!
March is the American
Red Cross Month?
Give blood and help!
MO O NW IS E
MARCH 2011
RUNIC MEDITATION —BY: CRYSTAL LILLY
As we walk through our spiritual
both the physical and mental
benefits. Runic meditation of-
fers a unique opportunity for
conscious perception.
There are 13 runes which make
Othila, Uruz, Perth, Nauthiz,
Inguz, Kano, Berkana, Ehwaz,
Hagalaz, Raido, Thurisaz and
Dagaz. These runes focus on
the process of self-change and
show us where we are in our
spiritual journey.
Through runic meditation, we
learn how to find the answers
we seek within ourselves. This
enables us to “ask the right
questions” as we grow spiritu-
ally. Does the rune tell me I am
where I thought I was in my
spiritual journey? How can I
complete this part of the cycle
and begin my journey to the
next step? Runic meditation is
accomplished by drawing a
rune that corresponds with the
13 runes in the cycle of initia-
tion and then meditating on the
meaning within your own life.
The Cycle of Initiation:
The beginning of the cycle of
initiation symbolizes a new
direction in your spiritual jour-
ney. As we begin something
new, it is important to complete
any unfinished business.
The second step is a radical
severance of the old. It is time
to clean out the closet of old,
worn and un-needed things and
make a place for the new.
The third step is recognizing the
termination of an old way of life
in order for a new beginning.
Before we can pass this part of
the cycle, spiritual growth must
be achieved through a sacrifice
that is given willingly.
The fourth step is the heart of
the cycle of initiation. Before we
can pass this stage, we must
learn to lift ourselves above the
tediousness of the mundane
world and acquire broader vi-
sion.
The fifth step signals a period
of immense constraint. It is in
times of great distress when we
must use set backs to our ad-
vantage, learning from our
weakness.
The sixth step symbolizes the
completion of beginnings. It is a
sign of readiness to begin the
next step in your journey; urging
you to seek out kindred souls
and building personal relation-
ships.
The seventh step marks the
opening of renewed clarity.
After being in darkness, there is
now a light that shines to help
you see.
The eighth step in the cycle of
initiation is rebirth, either sym-
bolically or in truth. Now is the
time to begin blossoming into
the spiritual being you strive to
become.
The ninth step marks a progres-
sion or a movement in your
spiritual journey, symbolized by
a horse drawing the sun. This
progress can signify physical
shifts or a sense of improving a
situation.
The tenth step is a radical dis-
continuity, a disruption of
forces beyond your control or
inadvertently caused by you.
When you reach this part of the
cycle, take comfort that the
universe will provide support
and guidance – your inner
strength will continue to grow
and support you.
The eleventh step marks the
communion between the spiri-
tual and the earthbound. Mate-
rial possessions are of no con-
sequence. Now is the time for
you to focus on your soul‟s jour-
ney.
The twelfth step marks the
gateway before your journey‟s
end; a time of contemplation
and release. Now is the time for
you to let go of your past, to
reflect on what you have
learned on your journey and to
bless both the joys and the
sorrows.
The last step is transformation.
This marks a breakthrough in
your journey. The spiritual war-
rior reveals itself through your
actions. You must rely on abso-
lute trust in yourself. With a
clear conscience be prepared
to leap into the void and to
seize the opportunities pre-
sented.
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MARCH DEBUT: CAT—THE KITCHEN WITCH—INTRODUCTION

Hi! My name is Cat and I am a have a savory recipe and a sweet rec-
Kitchen Witch. I love cooking and my ipe. I hope you enjoy them.
passion is baking. I have lots of reci-
pes that I have tried and some of my
favorite I would like to pass on to you,
the reader.
A warning for those readers who are
just looking for the artery clogging
high fat and sugar laden sweets: I
tend to have more recipes that are
heart healthy and very tasty. I have
learned that just because it‟s healthy,
it has to taste bad. Each month I will

BARBEQUE PORK

Ingredients: Pour 1 cup of soda over all, cover and

4 pounds Pork Butt or Shoulder Roast; cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours, or overnight The Heavenly
lean, boneless until pork can be easily shredded with two
2 large Spanish onions; (sweet)
forks. Oatmeal Bars
1 large Bottle BBQ Sauce (I use sweet baby Remove pork from pot, shred in a bowl, re- can be frozen,
Ray‟s honey BBQ Sauce) moving all possible fat.
1 cup Ginger ale (or coke) and can last up
Remove onions with slotted spoon and add to
bowl. Discard juice in pot. to 3 months!
Cut onions in half, lengthwise, (slice in 1/4"
slices, halve the slices and
Return onions and pork to pot, add BBQ
After freezing,
separate into rings.)
sauce to all and mix. defrost for 3
Trim all possible fat from roast and sprinkle
with garlic salt and seasoned pepper.
Continue to cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, hours and then
adding more BBQ sauce as needed. Serve as
Place half the onions in Crockpot, put in
sandwiches in hamburger buns. serve!
roast and top with rest of onions.

HEAVENLY OATMEAL BARS

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
5 1/3 cups oats, old-fashioned
Glaze [Made separately]
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup smooth peanut butter
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the the mixture is smooth.
center of the oven.
Grease the baking pan with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or solid vegetable shorten-
ing. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with the mixer on high speed until creamy.
Gradually add the dark brown sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 2
minutes. Some small nuggets of dark brown sugar may remain in the mixture, but that
is okay. Don‟t forget to scrape the sides of the bowl!
Lower the mixer speed to medium and beat in the corn syrup and vanilla extract, then
stir in the oats with a wooden spoon.
Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 16 minutes. Remove from the
oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack until lukewarm.
While the bars are baking and cooling, make the glaze. Place the chocolate chips and
peanut butter in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until the chocolate melts and
Spread the mixture over the lukewarm bars, then cool completely or refrigerate until
cold. Cut into bars when cold.
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Do You Fear the Darkness? By: Yesache
moonwisenewsletter@yahoo.com tion of celebratory cir-
When you sit up, cles, covens and solitary
and you are alone, practitioners from a vari-
not even a ray from the
Moon... ety of Earth Spirited tra-
How do you feel? ditions coming together
Do you feel fear?
A morbid presence, for the mutual benefit of
POETRY CORNER
or lurking evil near? all Pagans of the Triad
Relax, forbid the fear.
Just feel the darkness,
area by sharing experi-
that is all that is here. ence.
How do you feel?
Circle Bound Our veins burn hot with wild power
Reach out to the Darkness,
welcome its embrace... Something we seek to tame It is not the intent of
By: Amanda Coley
feel it moving all around you Soon comes the „witching hour‟ Path of the Moon Collec-
caressing body and face. So appropriately named
Feel the darkness enfold you We gather around, hand in hand tive to be anyone's pri-
as a cloak of velvet and lace. Robes matching the dark night Through dance & song, we celebrate mary spiritual home, but
How do you feel? Strong & united, together we stand Thankful for all that is
Do you feel the power, the Air humming with energy‟s might rather to be place for like
With love, a family we do make
comfort, A bond that‟s hard to miss -minded people to con-
and the peace Our eyes meet, the circle round
that the Darkness brings to nect
The moon is full & bright n perfect love & perfect trust
you? Clearing our minds, we stand our and find their own Paths
Goes the little rhyme
The oneness of self alone... ground Hold it true, for it‟s a must more easily.
with the Universe breaking Embracing the lunar light
through. But know it comes with time
The blissful joy, the infinite
Softly words begin to form As we bid farewell, this we say
love,
The power starts to flow Listen before you go
gently holding you in the
Darkness The fire burns, strong & warm Life is more than getting your way
from below you and above. Where offerings soon go There‟s lots for you to know
How do you feel?
Fear not the Darkness, Our intent is stated, goal in sight Love those who love you back
feel it's pleasurable delights, The spell is set to cast True friends are hard to find
revel in the Darkness... Focus we must, to get it right Create the ties that many lack
with wild abandonment... So that it may last Just never go in blind
Take flight!
Be One with the Darkness... When the spell is cast, we can tell Stop & notice all that‟s around
for without the Darkness... Our energy is gone For it notices you
there is no Light. Eat some bread & toast the ale Honor & respect should be found
How do you feel? For the night is still long In everything you do