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Summary: A Witch's Measure of Time
Review: The size and presentation of this datebook is very comfortable, it's just a bit larger than a woman's hand. This spiral-bound calendar book has a nice color cover and seems very durable. Inside, you'll find much more than just 12 months of dates. This book has 144 pages, symbols for planet and moon movements, Wiccan holidays, herb lore, and the best days to plant and harvest. At least every other page has an illustration, many in the form of a woodcut. A nice surprise to this datebook is the inclusion of several seasonal recipes, such as "Goldenrod Salad," "Lammas Chicken," and "Pesto Soup." It would make a great gift if I could get myself to part with it, and the price is right.
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Summary: A Wonderful Traveling Companion
Review: With each new year, I enjoy getting a copy of the newest Witches' Datebook from Llewellyn Publications. And, as if often the case, the 2004 datebook is brimming with even more information than its predecessors. Like its wall-calendar cousin ("Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar 2004"), the datebook lists all eight of the Wiccan/Pagan holidays (Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain and Yule) as well as all significant Christian holidays, Jewish holidays, Muslim holidays, U.S. holidays, Canadian holidays and Mexican holidays. It also lists all significant moon phases (new, waxing quarter, full and waning quarter) and significant planetary movements between the twelve constellations of the zodiac, including whether the movement is retrograde. It also lists the particular color associated with each day. An appendix at the end of the datebook contains a list of daily magical influences, color correspondences, lunar phases, moon signs, eclipses for 2004, all 2004 full moons, planetary retrogrades and a moon void-of-course table. Articles contained at the beginning of the datebook include the following:
* "Magic for the Quiet Season" by James Kambos.
* "The Swifting of Energy" by Dorothy Morrison.
* "The Art of Reading Tea Leaves" by Gerina Dunwich.
* "Commonsense Ritual Preparations" by Yasmine Galenorn.
* "Knot Magic" by Anna Franklin. The datebook also contains an assortment of seasonal recipes that include:
* "Banana Trifle", pg. 33.
* "Goldenrod Salad", pg. 49.
* "Orange Chicken", pg. 61.
* "Sushi Salad", pg. 71.
* "Lammas Chicken", pg. 87.
* "Pesto Soup", pg. 103.
* "Crockpot Pork Roast", pg. 129. Further, the datebook contains short articles about various trees (such as oak, elder, ash and holly), various gods & goddesses and the holidays. Its compact size and light weight allows it to be carried with ease in any briefcase, backpack, shoulder bag or purse so that it can be a wonderful traveling companion. There is ample space on each calendar date to write appointments or other important information. There are also a few blank address book pages at the end of the datebook. Overall, I rate "Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2004" with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it.
Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Traveling Companion
Review: With each new year, I enjoy getting a copy of the newest Witches' Datebook from Llewellyn Publications. And, as if often the case, the 2004 datebook is brimming with even more information than its predecessors. Like its wall-calendar cousin ("Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar 2004"), the datebook lists all eight of the Wiccan/Pagan holidays (Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain and Yule) as well as all significant Christian holidays, Jewish holidays, Muslim holidays, U.S. holidays, Canadian holidays and Mexican holidays. It also lists all significant moon phases (new, waxing quarter, full and waning quarter) and significant planetary movements between the twelve constellations of the zodiac, including whether the movement is retrograde. It also lists the particular color associated with each day. An appendix at the end of the datebook contains a list of daily magical influences, color correspondences, lunar phases, moon signs, eclipses for 2004, all 2004 full moons, planetary retrogrades and a moon void-of-course table. Articles contained at the beginning of the datebook include the following:
* "Magic for the Quiet Season" by James Kambos.
* "The Swifting of Energy" by Dorothy Morrison.
* "The Art of Reading Tea Leaves" by Gerina Dunwich.
* "Commonsense Ritual Preparations" by Yasmine Galenorn.
* "Knot Magic" by Anna Franklin. The datebook also contains an assortment of seasonal recipes that include:
* "Banana Trifle", pg. 33.
* "Goldenrod Salad", pg. 49.
* "Orange Chicken", pg. 61.
* "Sushi Salad", pg. 71.
* "Lammas Chicken", pg. 87.
* "Pesto Soup", pg. 103.
* "Crockpot Pork Roast", pg. 129. Further, the datebook contains short articles about various trees (such as oak, elder, ash and holly), various gods & goddesses and the holidays. Its compact size and light weight allows it to be carried with ease in any briefcase, backpack, shoulder bag or purse so that it can be a wonderful traveling companion. There is ample space on each calendar date to write appointments or other important information. There are also a few blank address book pages at the end of the datebook. Overall, I rate "Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2004" with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it.
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