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THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019: HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE

THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019: HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JUNE?
By The Editors

What’s happening in June 2019? June brings beautiful bouquets, delicious fruits and vegetables, and an urge to get out there and enjoy the sunshine. Check out June holidays, wacky times, gardening tips, and even a fun quiz!

It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses.
–N. P. Willis (1807-67)

JUNE CALENDAR

June was most likely named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. Another interpretation says that the name came from the Latin juvenis, “young people,” who were celebrated at this time.

Holiday Happenings

    • Tuesday, June 5 is World Environment Day to raise environmental awareness across the globe.
    • Wednesday, June 14 is Flag Day (U.S.). Be sure to raise the flag! See flag guidelines.
    • Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 16 this year. Read all about the history of Father’s Day here.
    • The summer solstice heralds the start of summer. In 2019, the solstice falls on June 21. In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins at this time.
    • June 21 is also National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
    • June 24 brings Midsummer Day, traditionally the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting.

Cut your thistles before St. John [June 24],
You will have two instead of one.

Wacky Times

June 1: Say Something Nice Day
June 3: Chimborazo Day
June 6: National Yo-Yo Day
June 8: Upsy Daisy Day
June 21: Go Skateboarding Day
June 30: Asteroid Day

JUNE’S QUIZ

Which of the following is a traditional gift to give on a 19th wedding anniversary?

A. aquamarine

B. china

C. coral

D. lace

(To see answer, scroll to bottom of page!)

GARDENING

  • Everything’s coming up roses in June!
  • How are the tomatoes doing?
  • Got slugs, weeds, or other annoying insects?
  • Mow grass when it’s 2 to 3 inches high.
  • For all your cut flowers, make your bouquets last!

JUNE WEATHER

If June be sunny, harvest comes early.

June damp and warm does the farmer no harm.

EVERYDAY ADVICE

Wedding season is upon us!

Since the weather is warm, try saving some money this summer by using a clothesline to dry your clothes instead of the dryer.

NATURE AND WILDLIFE

June is also a big month for fishing.

ASTRONOMY

Look up! Enjoy the night sky from your own backyard.

The Full Strawberry Moon rises on June 17 at 4:31 a.m. EDT

JUNE’S BIRTH FLOWER: HONEYSUCKLE OR ROSE

June’s birth flowers are the honeysuckle and the rose.

  • A rose in general indicates love or desire. Specific roses may relate other messages. For example, a white rose may mean “silence” or “new beginnings,” while a yellow rose signifies “jealousy.”

 

  • The honeysuckle denotes the bonds of love, or generous and devoted affection.

JUNE’S BIRTHSTONES

June’s birthstone is generally considered the Pearl but also Alexandrite and Moonstone.

Pearls are associated with purity, honesty, and calmness. If you dream of a pearl ring, expect romance.

RHYME TIME

Ah, happy day, refuse to go!
Hang in the heavens forever so!
Forever in midafternoon,
Ah, happy day of happy June!

–Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford, American writer (1835–1921)

 

Answer to Quiz: A.
B., 20th year; C., 35th year; D., 13th year.

Source

Good Tuesday Morning To All Our Dear Brothers & Sisters of The Craft & To Those Visiting Today! May the Divine Bless You Today & Always!


Gothic Comments

Amazing Grace

Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth
that bore a witch like me!
I once was burned, now I survive,
was hung and now I sing.

T’was grace that drew down the moon
and grace that raised the seas.
The magic in the people’s will
will set our Mother free.

We face the East and breathe the winds
that move across this earth.
From gentle breeze to hurricane
our breath will bring forth the change.

Turn towards the South and feel the fire
that burns in you and me.
The spirit’s flame will rise again
and burn eternally.

We greet the West, our souls awash
in tides of primal birth.
Our tears and blood, our pain and love
will cleanse and heal the earth.

Reach into the North and know your roots
down deep ancestral caves.
We find the wisdom of the Crone,
Of circles we are made.

Amazing earth, enduring life,
from death into rebirth.
T’is earth I am and earth I love
and earth I’ll always be.

Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth
that bore witches like we.
We once were burned, now we survive,
were hung and now we sing.

Goddess bless, so mote it be,
Our magic spirals on.
Merry meet and merry part
and merry meet again.

 

–Verna Knapp, Author
Published on Pagan Library

A Little Humor for Your Day: Fashion No-Nos

Fashion No-Nos

As we all get older in the Pagan Community, it is easy to get confused about how we should present ourselves. We’re unsure as we try to be nice and harmonize with the fashions that younger members of our community have adopted.

So I’ve made a sincere study of the situation and here are the results. Despite what you may have seen on the streets or at Pagan gatherings, the following combinations do not go together and thus should be avoided:

  1. A eyebrow piercing and bifocals
  2. Pony tails and bald spots
  3. A pierced tongue and dentures
  4. Ankle bracelets and corn pads
  5. Nipple jewelry and a gall bladder surgery scar
  6. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge
  7. Tattoos and liver spots or varicose veins
  8. Belly-button piercings and old pregnancy stretch marks
  9. Skyclad and Depends.

Please keep these basic guidelines foremost in your mind when you shop.

–Turok’s Cabana

Your Daily Planet Tracker for June 10: Sun in Gemini(May 21 – June 21)

Sun in Gemini: Fun, Flexible, Fast-Paced

May 21, 2019 – Jun 21, 2019

 

By Tarot.com Staff
Astrology, Gemini, Sun

Our minds and mouths move a mile a minute once the Sun enters curious and conversational Gemini! The Gemini Sun inspires our curiosity about the people and places around us, and opens our minds to new perspectives and possibilities. It allows us to detach from our emotions and expectations long enough to see the reality of what’s happening in and around us.

Gemini is a sign of the mind, and lives to absorb as much information as possible. Through thinking, reading, speaking, writing, learning, and teaching, the Sun’s transit through Gemini empowers us to expand our knowledge and our understanding of our place in the world.

When the Sun is in Gemini

The Sun’s transit through Gemini is a fun and lighthearted time to meet new people, explore new ideas, and learn new things! Learn more about this lively transit here:

WHAT TO DO:

A million things at once! Gemini is far too mentally active to sit still doing just one thing. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself multi-tasking more than usual while the Sun is in Gemini, and don’t be too hard on yourself when only half of those things get done.

WHAT TO SAY:

Anything — to anyone who will listen. Gemini is the sign of the communicator, so relaying information and connecting with others through speaking, writing, and teaching are hard to resist while the Sun is in Gemini.

WHERE TO GO:

The library. We thirst for knowledge while the Sun is in Gemini, so make a trip to the library, attend a lecture, or catch a foreign-language film to satisfy your mind during this transit. You can also learn something new by meeting new people — so get out there! Accept every invitation you get and meet as many new people as you can.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Your whole wardrobe. We take life less seriously while the Sun is in Gemini, so anything light, loose, and colorful will match your spirit now. But Gemini is always up for anything, so you never know where you’ll wind up — be sure to keep a spare bag of workout gear, a swimsuit, and a cocktail dress with you wherever you go!

WHAT TO BUY:

Gadgets. Anything that engages your mind or allows you to communicate — a computer, cell phone, journal, books, pretty stationery — will help you embrace the mental powers of Gemini.

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR:

Over-analyzing. The Sun in Gemini empowers our minds, sometimes pushing us to think and analyze so much that we reach a point of anxiety. If this happens, try a relaxing activity that will get you out of your head, such as yoga, meditation, or just watching silly TV programs.

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

Socializing. Gemini is all about having fun, meeting people, and learning new perspectives, so get out there and absorb all the world has to offer!

If you were born with the Sun in Gemini

People born under the Gemini Sun are blessed with endless curiosity, a playful sense of humor, and a clever mind! You like to keep active, and are always busy doing something or going somewhere. To you, there’s nothing more boring than routine.

You tend to take life lightly, and encourage others to do the same. Because you know that nothing is permanent, it’s easy for you to disconnect from expectations and outcomes and live in the moment. Your powers of adaptability help you go with the flow and find a benefit to everything and everyone, even if they weren’t in your original plans.

Love:

You’re an exciting and playful spirit, and you need to be with someone who understands and respects your need for variety and stimulation. You believe love should be fun, communicative, and easygoing. If a lover or a relationship isn’t holding your interest, there’s little chance you’ll stick around — you know how much possibility is out there, and aren’t interested in wasting time on something that doesn’t excite you.

Career:

With your Sun in Gemini, you are a Jack of all trades, master of none. You have so many interests and natural abilities to explore that you don’t usually focus on any one thing long enough to become a real expert. Geminis find it easy to juggle multiple career paths at once, so if you have the time, doing freelance writing or research will break up the routine and help keep your mind active and happy.

Friendship:

Lively, funny, and sociable, Geminis make great friends! Your best friends are the ones you can have long, real conversations with — those friendships that don’t miss a beat, no matter how long it’s been since you last talked. You have a wide circle of friends, and often prefer hanging out in group settings so you get plenty of stimulation and opportunities to connect.

What sets you apart:

Nobody knows more than you do. Your ability to absorb vast amounts of information makes you more aware than most, and creates opportunities for yourself that no one else has.

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