Archive for July, 2008

Jul

22

Goodbyes

By Wayland Raven

It seems that lately I have fielded conversation about death and distance. Death, physical death of people we have loved. Distance, of those who were part of our life, part of our breath and then gone to another place. Each is a mystery. The physical death is the most difficult to deal with, although [...]

Jul

22

Coven of the Raven Beltane Ritual 2008

By Cricket Raven

Generally one or two coven members will get together to write a ritual for each of the Coven of the Raven open gatherings. This year for Beltane, Evermore decided to go back to basics. He put together a few of the rituals that many new wiccans read about when first learning about the [...]

Jul

22

Genesee County Recycling

By Cricket Raven

As a Wiccan, I feel like a hypocrite when I throw away something that I know could have been recycled. I am not trying to pretend that in a few very recyclable cans did not get thrown out during the attempt to recover my kitchen from Thanksgiving dinner. Not being perfect, I [...]

Jul

22

Alternatives to Hazadous Products

By Cricket Raven

While looking for Recycling centers, I found information from MSU Extension Center on Alternatives to Hazardous Products, and thought I would share.
The following cleaners, aerosols, pesticides and fertilizers can be made from ordinary, non-toxic households products.
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
All-purpose cleaner = Mix vinegar and salt; Dissolve 4 Tablespoons baking soda in a quart of warm water; Mix [...]

Jul

18

Open Gatherings 2007

By Administrator

The Coven of the Raven enjoyed several open rituals last year and intend to add to the list of open gatherings at our beautiful rustic location just north of Flint, Michigan. Mark your calendars for the following dates and we will be sending out notices to everyone on our list and posting details about each [...]