Author: Llewellyn Editors Calendar
Publisher: Llewellyn
Publication date: 2005
List: US$12.99, C$18.99
ISBN: 073870153X Price & More Info: Click Here
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There isn't a whole lot that can be said about a calendar. The old
stand-bys are there - Moon phases, astronomical/astrological data and colors
for each day. Memorable birthdays and death days (the birthday of Dorothy
Clutterbuck on January 19th, the death of Gwydion Penderwen on November
19th, for example) significant firsts, and other memorable events in Pagan
history also find a place on the monthly pages (Z. Budapest's arrest for
fortunetelling on February 10, 1975 for example), as do the more mundane
observances (Groundhog Day, Thanksgiving, etc.)
Although there are those who turn up their nose at anything from Llewellyn
(often with no explanation other than "It's from Llewellyn."), one thing
must be conceded by any reasonably fair-minded individual - Llewellyn is one
of the few sources for reasonably priced calendars, almanac, etc. on an
ongoing basis. They cover a wide scope in their articles and they
consistently keep their annual prices low enough that people don't have to
save up to buy them.
Each publication of this calendar includes some one-page articles (bear in
mind that these pages are larger than the average book). The major articles
this year are wide-ranging as usual (Protecting Hearth and Home, Patron
Deities of Egypt, Brightware: Magical Jewelry, The Evil Eye, Fabulous
Feasts, the Magic Box, New Year's Magic, and The Witch Cleans House). Each
article covers a page, but for all their brevity they are good sources of
information. None of these articles are great writing, but it is amazing
how practical they can be.
The illustrations in this year's calendar are by Jennifer Hewiston, who is a
freelance illustrator. They are colorful and appealing, in a slightly raw
sort of way. They have a feel of simplicity yet still convey a sense of
power.
Alongside each monthly illustration is a short article conveying some basic
information about the month and, in some cases, some simple ritual ideas.
I look forward to the arrival of this calendar every year for the wealth of
information it contains. Hanging this calendar on your wall, and checking
it on a regular basis, will be a sure way to inspire your magical workings
through the year
Reviewed by Mike Gleason
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