Solitary Witch and Healer

Fair day.

I am Seth; a true Witch, and practicioner of the Healing Arts. I am visiting friends at the Lair and Dream Teller requested I host her Blog, today. I am not particularly adept at this mode of interaction but I will give it a try. I ask your patience as I attempt to impart something of value to you.

I have traveled extensively in my 30 years, and have seen some of the most beautiful sites in the world. But the cities and towns in the South and Southeast have a magical effect that beckons, a wild beauty, that brings me back again and again. The Southern hospitality extended to all who make their way South is most extraordinary, particularly to one such as myself. I am a Northerner; a solitary Witch.

I am the last-born of three siblings, an only son. My parents are both Witches; my mother a Healer and my father is gifted in many areas; one might say a 'Jack of all trades', for lack of a better description. My sisters are both modern young Witches. Being twins, they have always been inseparable; were, and still are mischievous merry-makers with penchants for playing practical jokes upon the unsuspecting. Most often the unsuspecting are Outsiders, generally male, with a tendancy for drawing the mischief upon themselves (I tend to fall into the male catagory, as well).

Early in our youth, females most always followed their mother's path while males followed their father. But by the time the girls reached puberty it was fairly well understood (by the rest of us at home) that the twins weren't likely to settle into the restrictive life required for studying the Healing Arts. The inherent nature of the Healer just didn't reach from mother to daughters. They inherited their natures from our father and, as it turned out, I inherited the nature of the Healer. So it was that Dad took charge of the girls while Mom trained me. I can't begin to tell you the mischief my sisters would get up to, while Dad urged them on; often joining them in their sprited play. As you might guess, ours was a happy household, if often chaotic.

As I grew into adulthood my inherent gifts became more apparent. And the learning of the Art of Healing was more the learning of how to use what I'd been gifted with and applying it accordingly. My mother is well known and respected for her abilities and I soon became known among our Kind as my mother's 'prodigy'. Though I am extremely gifted as a Healer, prodigy isn't a title I am fond of. I don't consider myself special for there are many Healers of great reknown; gifted and talented far beyond my talents.

In the past ten years I have had the opportunity to study under two such Healers, each of whom shared with me certain of their own medicinal potions that took years to perfect. Medicines and potions used in combination with the power of healing chants and paranormal abilities go beyond the ability of modern medicines, in many cases. But with the Outsiders' views of our Kind, we are forced to keep our information to ourselves.

Too many times we are branded as Satanists, Majicians of Black Majic, and numerous other derogatory names that force us to remain secretive. Then there are those who attempt to hunt us down, capture us, and force us to reveal the ingredients of medicines and potions in order to claim ownership; fame and fortune. What they refuse to believe is that those are worthless to any who haven't the gifts to make them work.

What many scientists refuse to believe is that most ingredients for powerful medicines and potions are not rare and costly; growing in some foreign soil. Drug manufacturers are the power that drive the belief that it requires master-minds, years of research, and billions of dollars to perfect a particular medicine. Of late, I've noticed that certain drugs are being pushed through tests at an alarmingly quick rate and put on the mass market, only to be pulled months later for the deadly side-effects that appear. Those don't appear out of nowhere. Those are known, hidden from the public, and when enough harm is done, pulled off the market. The drug companies know the rote; get it out there, make billions, get a slap on the wrist and fined a few hundred-thousand dollars, and keep the enormous profit. Been going on for a long time and so it will continue, and all for the almighty profit.

That isn't to say we don't have Healers of our Kind who won't perpetrate a scam for a large profit. Those who get scammed are most often those intending to scam the public; private scientists, drug-manufacturing officials, doctors, etc. Purportedly intelligent business people looking for fame and fortune are easy targets for the Healer looking to take them down a peg, or make a fast buck. Generally, all is carried out in such a manner that those private individuals aren't about to go public about being fleeced, given that they, themselves, were about under-handed business. But such goings-on create a great deal of animosity among thieves and that proves to be a grave problem for the rest of our Kind.

Aye, and we remain secretive for those and other reasons. Just as Outsiders will cause harm that can effect others so, too, do those of other Kinds. None are so different in that circumstance.

The life of a Solitary Witch is a choice. Most simply prefer to practice their religion and their Arts alone; keep to their own schedule, their own ways, and the like. That isn't to say that Solitary Witches won't assist other Witches or join with them to celebrate. Most of us are social creatures and certainly one seeks to socialize with others like themselves. Gatherings at the Witchs' holidays are glorious celebrations and there one may find several Covens and Solitary Witches meeting and greeting, as one Kind.

I would like to give you a glimpse into the work of a Healer. When one mentions potions, paranormal powers, and Witches, one can literally hear the gears grinding in the minds of Outsiders. More, your thoughts are clearly written in your faces as your brain serves up all the myths, lies, and fairytales you've ingested for the most of your lives. Your fantasies are just that; fantastic, unreal, or, in rare cases, at the very least, outdated.

Witches have moved into the new millennium right along with other Kinds; including Outsiders. We are modern individuals, forward thinkers, and we have gladly incorporated modern conveniences into our lives. Believe me, I don't stand outside over a black cauldron brewing my potions and making wicked cackling sounds. Fact is, I have a professionally equipped kitchen that would turn any chef green with envy. As in most households, when family comes to visit, the kitchen is the hub of activity. Mom and I have spent many hours there, trying new possibilities and brewing the tried and true. If you were to walk into my kitchen during one of those times, you would be none the wiser for what was on the stove. But you would have the pleasure of the various smells of herbs, roots, and such. You would see various bunches of herbs hanging to dry, and your eye might be drawn to the herb garden growing in my kitchen.

I've a penchant for bringing the outdoors inside wherever and however I can. Thus, I also have a fair-sized waterfall, complete with pond and various fish, in my great-room where one entire wall opens to the outside. Helps a great deal to bring nature indoors. In the event of bad weather... well, you get the gist. Doesn't get much more modern than that, yet, I'm able to practice my religion and the Arts without interruption.

I hope I've given you something to think about. As we all move toward the future I, like other Witches, hope that the mythical novelty will further erode so that your Kind will come to accept us as a people. There are and always be rogues who cast the lot of us in a bad light; not so different than the criminal element of your Kind. But for the most part we are a peaceful, law-abiding lot who want nothing more than to live our lives in harmony with nature and all Kinds. Give us the opportunity and we will take your hand in friendship and offer you our hospitality. But know we will stand against those who mean us harm and in that, we can best you. No threat intended, merely fact. Fair day to all.

Update- Lair membership

Bonjour, mes amies.

We are well on our way to establishing a Lair membership base unlike anything we could have imagined! The queries for applications are coming in so fast we have diverted staff members from other office areas to assist us to keep up with your requests. We ask for your patience as we plow through the applications to determine which membership level suits each applicant.

Thus far, we have several applications to put before the Council which will determine members who will be assigned to the highest level. As we stated earlier those prospective members are ones whom are proven gifted. As of this posting some of those have been personally contacted (some are true Witches, others are Psychics, etc.) and are going through the various processes to determine their level of ability. Their most difficult test comes in the form of a personal meeting with one or more of our allies, chosen by the Council leaders, who will assess them for risk factor, loyalty, ability to work within the team organization, fear factor, and so on. 'Tis a most rigorous meeting and few will pass the scrutiny. Those who do will have the opportunity to move on and personally meet with the Council members who will have the final say as to whether or no' the prospective member can successfully mesh with our society.
Those suited to levels I and II are being handled by hand-picked staff members who follow the strict criteria for membership, set by Dream Teller. Some of you have inquired if those assigned to the lower levels of membership will be at a disadvantage in terms of what membership offers you vs. what the members of the highest level can expect. We assure you that no one, regardless of level, will be at a disadvantage. As you receive your application packets you will see each level is qualified in print. Certainly, those applying for Levels I and II will no' have private meetings with Council members, for obvious reasons. But if you read on you will discover that in future you will enjoy opportunities to attend get-togethers and meet some of our gifted friends and allies who get out and about for the purpose of meeting and greeting those who wish to learn more about other Kinds.

The fun part of those get-togethers is that you never know who just might put in an appearance...say, Garth, for instance. At any rate, the explanations for each Level and what you can expect are clearly stated. 'Tis your choice to join or no'. Remember, no' only is the membership meant to bring fun into our midst but also to bring together more of the gifted who seek to join ranks with others of their Kind. But always remember that Outsiders play an integral and welcomed part in what we do. Thus, Outsiders will be the backbone of our membership. Remember, too, that there is always the possibility of attaining higher levels of membership. We will be watching for those 'special' ones who evidence the qualities we seek in Outsiders whom we offer the opportunity to come among us.

The one thing Dream Teller cautions against: Discontent within the ranks. Expectations for membership have been clearly set forth in the application packets, for each level. If you are no' satisfied with what is offered, do no' apply.

Fair day and Blessed May You Be, Kaithlin

Meet and Greet - a new ally

Fair day, all.

I am Giselle, a true Witch, born; here with you at Dream Teller's invitation. I have been a visitor to this Blog since its inception, as have so many of my Kind. The Lair has become an important go-between for those of us who have need for alternate means of communication. It serves us well and that is what I will speak about this day.

I consider myself a modern Witch, though I keep to many of the old ways. It has become incumbent upon all Witches to keep up with these modern times but without losing touch with the past that has served us well. Naturally, our younger generations find it far less difficult to keep pace with modern society than our elders, who remain suspicious of Outsiders, and for very good reasons. As you know, ours has been an historically secretive society for many genreations. And even today, much of that secrecy continues.

I am continually amazed at the number of Outsiders who yet reject the idea of our existence. In a time when many bizarre life styles easily gain acceptance, people shun Witches; whether that be for what we are or for our religious beliefs. What is the wrong in caring for and nurturing Mother Earth? Where is the danger in calling upon our powers to heal the harm done the Earth and Nature? Outsiders will oblige the many industries that rape and destroy soil and air and cause diseases to spread among the population, and all in the name of progress and a paycheck. Yet, when Witches gather to pray and heal (practice our religion) we are looked upon as an abhorrent lot. So you understand why the secrecy continues among my Kind and why we need every avenue available to us to communicate within our own network.

The Lair has become safe haven to many of us and here we have met more of our Kind; made new friends and allies. And it is through Dream Teller and the Lair where we have met other Kinds and are learning to co-exist. It has been an interesting journey, to say the least, and an on-going one. Communications to and from the Lair reach far and wide and has become for us the most modern, dependable means of communication. I think the beauty of Dream Teller's system is the combining of the old and the new. For no matter if modern communication systems fail from time to time, the network of alliances is now in place. I have never seen a more intricate yet simple system in place; the beautiful blending of the latest technology with what is old as time; the tried and true.

What has amazed me (difficult to do) is learning of the number of Outsiders who are willing to accept other Kinds and are who eager to assist us. I only learned that recently, and believe me it was a pleasant surprise. I admit, I had some reservations about this membership drive Dream Teller unveiled. But when she outlined the plan and her reasons, it soon became clear that yet another 'simple' endeavor has so many possibilities. At present, the Lair's staff is carefully screening applications and I have noticed a tad of excitement when they come upon a possible recruit for the team. But one must pass the scrutiny of the Council before attaining an intimate position among the team and that is well and good. The Council members have the final say, as it should be, for they will leave no stone unturned in making certain the applicants can be safely brought into the fold.

I am pleased, honored, to be accepted as friend and ally and I look forward to meeting those of you who will eventually enter our realm. We have much to learn from one another and much to offer each other. It is my hope that one day Witches will be accepted as contributing members of your society. We are among you, have been, always will be. We are no different than regular members of todays society, other than the differences in our abilities. We work at a living as you do, socialize as you do, maintain homes and families as you do. And given the chance we will befriend you. Blessed Be.

Bonjour, mes amies.

I hope you enjoyed meeting Giselle. We were introduced but a few weeks ago, and I have found her to be a most likable individual. She is a member of one of our most recently aquired Sister-Covens. Sadly, the Mississipi Coven lost its longtime resident Warlock to illness and the members appealed to the Warlock Gregory and the Sorceress JoHaunna for protection from an undesirable Warlock, who was attempting a take-over. Gregory and JoHaunna dispensed the danger and brought the Coven under their protection. They appointed a High-Priest from within the Covens own ranks; one whom they felt well-suited to the position. The membership is well satisfied with the appointment and is beginning to settle nicely under his leadership.

When Giselle was asked to visit the Lair, 'twas a most interesting visit. But I wish you could have seen her expression when she learned of the other Kinds among us. 'Twas truly priceless. Admittedly, she did no' truly believe other Kinds existed among us, since she had never had the occassion to come into contact with one. So you might imagine her surprise when told of our resident Vampyre. Garth (being the practical joker that he is) attempted to make the most of her surprise. He pulled out all the stops. Aye, he played it to the hilt; appeared in true Vampyre style, and attire. But the joke was on Garth! While Giselle had certainly been surprised (mahap a bit shocked) to learn of other Kinds, she was in no way frightened of the knowledge (something we deliberately neglected to tell Garth). 'Twas Jessica's idea to keep him in the dark for she knew exactly what he would set out to do with a seemingly naive Witch; a newcomer to the Lair.

His appearance out of nowhere with black cape swirling around him, his fangs just barely visible, and his eyes swirling with mystical lights (for effect of course), Garth towered above Giselle with his most intimidating manner. Then he bowed at the waist, rose, and offered his hand (expecting her to swoon or faint in fear at the least) as he fully exposed his fangs with a smile. Priceless does no' begin to describe his expression when Giselle (all 5'4" of her) stepped right up, took his hand, and began walking around him, looking him over. When she came to stand before him, she cocked her head to one side and stared right up into his eyes. Without so much as a blink she smiled at him and said, "Well, you're certainly something of a surprise. Good thing you're a friendly sort." His answer to that- "Thats all you have to say? I make my finest entrance to date and thats it?"

Well, as you can imagine we all had a good laugh. Giselle had him figured out the moment he made his grand entrance and, being such an intelligent female, she knew she had nothing to fear from him in our presence. 'Twas Garth who neglected to think of that obvious angle. Aye, he is still sulking and Jessica is yet laughing. She enjoys getting one over on him when she can ('tis rare) and Giselle has learned what lengths Garth will go to to pull a joke. I have noticed that she is quite apt at practical jokes, herself, and so should be quite fun while she is with us. Blessed May You Be, Kaithlin

Update and e-mail

Bonjour, mes amies.

'Tis pleased we are at the number of applicants who have applied for membership to the Lair. So many of you have been offering suggestions and expressing ideas which are most welcomed. Some of those pertain to the workings of the membership, while others pertain to what we do in the field. In future, those which meet the criteria set forth for our operations will be incorporated into our plans of action.

We are most pleased with the level of caring you have shown for what we are about and even more pleased with your desire to join us. Thus far we have no' had any derogatory feedback but we know 'tis bound to happen at some point. So take care whom you invite to join us. As we speak, application packets are being sent out so please be patient. All of us here at the Lair look forward to welcoming our new membership and building a strong and lasting relationship with each of you. And now to post some e-mail...

To Tarrin in N. Dakota: Ritual possession 'tis at the opposite end of the spectrum from demonic possession. Demonic possession is involuntary; the person taken over for purely evil purposes. Ritual possession occurs by invitation and is considered a sacred rite of communion with the good spirits. 'Tis a highly sophisticated majical art which should never be attempted but by the most experienced spiritual leaders i.e. High Priest or Priestess, Shaman (most common to the Shaman though others are quite experienced in the art). 'Tis the possession by good spirits which empowers the one possessed to perform such as a powerful Healing or other majical art, while the spiritual leader is present to interpret and supervise. Blessed May You Be.

To Josh in Nevada: 'Tis no' an option you are considering but a treacherous undertaking. One's destiny should never be bartered, irregardless of what you may consider good intent. To do so defies the Fates and 'twould be for naught. Destiny should no' ever be toyed with. While each of us has choices as to which path we choose, the choice to deliberately skew your path even to render aid to another will no appease nor please the Fates. In the beginning and in the end 'tis your friend's choice to make, no' yours. I hope you will reconsider and step back. There are many whom we can no' save for they have no wish to be saved. Blessed May You Be.

To Sharon in California: Wanna-be, wanna-be... Act your age. 'Tis foolish to romanticize what is no' romantic in the least. Do no' mistake all for being like Garth and Roman. While there is a respectable number who feel comfortable in mortal society and who have relationships with mortal women, there are many more who prefer keeping to their own society with their own Kind. Count your blessings that he is no' a rogue else you would no' be around to tell the tale. Face the obvious; he is no' interested. Forget you ever had contact with him before he is forced to wipe your memory, for that could well lead to difficulty for you. End of story.

To Leslie in Alabama: The Runes are believed to be of Nordic descent. Each contains three elements: geometric shape, a mystical meaning, and an audible or phonetic sound. They have many uses, most common is for divination, meditation, and the casting of spells. Each Rune is identified with one or more Nordic dieties and radiates a specific power. Runic alphabets are known as a Futhark and consists of 24 characters in a specific order. They are considered sacred symbols. Modern Runes contain a blank Rune which does no' correspond with traditional systems, for which traditionalists disapprove. However, 'tis never been proven that the blank is detrimental to the use of the Runes as a whole. As with anything, more is learned of it down through the ages and in modern times that knowledge brings forth an evolution of newer ways of doing. 'Tis the tried and true that many rely upon while others are open-minded enough to give the new a chance. Choice... Blessed May You Be.

To Maryanne in Massachusetts: Depends upon why one is attempting to summon spirits. There should be no possession (unless one is inexperienced and summons the wrong spirits) but communication between the spirit and the summoner. Many practice spirit summoning for 'tis among the most common forms of majic for the purpose of 'spirit working'. 'Tis a very ancient and traditional practice used to accomplish many purposes. I would caution against attempting such a feat without either experience, or one with experience, to guide the summoner. Blessed May You Be.

To Larry in Texas: The points of day of which you inquire are merely times of day that are significantly more powerful than other times. 'Tis those times in which the thresholds between certain realms are more easily accessible and the powers of Majic are intensified. Most notable are: Noon, precise mid-day (the sun passes from East to West); Midnight, commonly known as the Witching Hour; The Hour of the Wolf, no precise moment but the earliest, still hours after midnight and before dawn; and The Hour of Spirits (Geisterstunde) in some areas of Germany, which is the hour between 11:00 p.m. and midnight. The Spirit Nights are three: Halloween (All Hallow's Eve), Midsummers Eve, and May Eve. 'Tis these nights when spirits of various Kinds are free to inhabit our realm and 'tis during these times when Majic Makers set about communicating with them. Blessed May You Be.

To Tonya in Georgia: Aye, I have read the book. 'The Search for Bridey Murphy' is most interesting, and I have one of the original volumes in my library. For some 'tis but a story, to others 'tis actual proof of reincarnation. Given the many things discovered, (ex. chards of the teaset) which were found exactly where the regression led her, I give full credence to the facts. I would suggest this book to all who have an interest in reincarnation. One may only find it now in libraries or from businesses that seek out older titles. Blessed May You Be.

Fair day, all. Dream Teller

E-Mail

Bonjour, mes amies.

Fair day, all. 'Tis time to post some answers to your e-mail. Soon, we will be back on schedule where we answer e-mail on a regular basis. But for now...

To Famey in Texas: I am pleased that you have a desire to join our membership. As a regular visitor to our Blog you already know much of what we do and are about. So far as becoming a working colleague; once your application has been processed the team will then assign your level according to the information you provided. Do no' be in a hurry to 'jump into the thick of things' as it must be determined that you are qualified for that level of involvement. Your safety must come first and until we can assure that, enjoy the first of what your membership offers. Blessed May You Be.

To Grier in Maryland: My apologies for taking so long to reply. 'Tis often we are short-handed but we were able to verify the information you provided. Your instincts serve you well and your suspicions were well grounded. As you surely know by now the problem has been removed from the equation. Many thanks to you for the blessed work you do with those children who are in desperate need. Yours is an 'Old Soul' ; one of genrosity and of great knowledge garnered through many lifetimes. Guard it well for you are destined for a higher calling. Blessed May You Be.

To Cade in New York: I am often confounded by the many who are ignorant of the inherent gifts provided them at birth. Instinct is but one of those valuable gifts; mayhap the single most-important possession of all. Aye, and there are those who appear to lack what is commonly called common-sense but 'tis no' the lack of. 'Tis more one's 'belief' that one has the lack. How many times we hear someone comment that another has no common-sense and 'tis often pounded into one's head until the belief exists. 'Tis been my experience that those who appear to lack common-sense generally fall into two catagories: 1) The person who is always in a hurry and crams so much into so little time, that person more or less bumbles through life without taking time to think things through. 2) The person who has a very high level of intelligence and whose single focus is the garnering of more and more knowledge. This type often wish to keep the world at arms length while they go about their own business. In both cases these types either ignore or resist instinctual warnings and common-sense messages in lieu of getting on with their tasks. Do I think everyone is blessed with instincts and common-sense? Absolutely. 'Tis but a matter of calling upon those for guidance. Blessed May You Be.

To Ben in Florida: Ask yourself why you would even consider such a thing then look at the next step you took; e-mailing me for advice. Are no' those red flags and warning bells gaining your attention? If you have to ask then know you are truly dancing with great danger. My hope is that you will heed all the warnings that are coming your way. Blessed May You Be.

To Rene in Wyoming: Nay. 'Tis never been our way, nor will it ever be. While they may no' adhere to our particular way of thinking does no follow that they are on opposite sides of the fence, so to speak. Each Coven cleaves to its own laws so long as those are within keeping of the true way of it. Never must one Coven challenge for supremacy over another on the mere whim of a disgruntled member, unless there is proof positive of extreme wrong-doing. Such has no' been determined is the case in this instance. That you and your friends are no' content with your leadership appears to be the true rub, here. Best you leave well-enough alone and learn the art of following before you challenge your leadership. There are other alternatives, as well, as you should know. Take care you do no' traipse upon the wrong toes in the wrong manner. I urge you to go to your High-Priest and speak candidly but courteously to him of your concerns. Blessed May You Be.

To Farin in Louisiana: 'Tis a fair accounting of the issue. However, 'tis no' yours nor mine to intercede. Remember, each of us is responsible for our actions and misdeeds. In her case 'twas a serious infraction; done with full and deliberate intent. I suggest you stay well out of the situation lest you find yourself paying for her grave misdeeds. Do no' allow your heart to rule your head for in doing so you pose a threat as well. I see no injustice to her but to he whom she wronged. One who deliberately atagonizes, worse, steals something of such value from one of such obvious power deserves the extreme lesson she is set to learn. Be thankful 'tis no' her life she will be losing. I say he is being extremely fair-minded in that he allows her the learning experience. Blessed May You Be.

To Marie-Anne in Louisiana: Your fears are groundless. I am a personal friend of the one you question and know him to be of the highest character. I have spoken with him and 'tis your safety he seeks to maintain. Because you happened to have 'noticed' him on several occassions is no' because he is stalking you but keeping close tabs on one who continues to evidence an unhealthy interest in you. Do no' approach him for he is no' one to openly socialize. Leave him to his self-appointed task and know you have a guardian angel watching after you. When his task is complete he will quietly be gone. Blessed May You Be.

Fair day, all. Dream Teller

The Nature of Things

Bonjour, mes amies.

'Tis a beautiful day with the sun peaking over the horizon. Fair day to all and may the Fates smile upon you. We have been so busy here at the Lair and our e-mail is piling up at a fast rate. As we plow through it 'tis exciting to note that so many of you are interested in obtaining a new membership to the Lair. Too, your continued interests in all who pass through here and those who reside and work here is exhilerating. While we have been busy 'tis been a pleasant interlude this past month as the darker nature of things has been kept at a minimal. 'Tis no' to say we have had no dealings with the evil that continually lurks in the shadows, for we have. But even evil-doers take a break by the bye and for that we are most thankful.

Twice over the past two weeks someone (or some thing) has tried to sabotage our efforts to assist a sister coven in central Louisiana. The air there fair reeks with the stench of evil and 'tis upon the shoulders of the resident Warlock to defend his coven against what is yet to be fully known. We have sent some of our colleagues into the area and with so much combined power 'tis but a matter of time before the intruder(s) will be run to ground. Powerful wards and spells have been initiated for protection and while the Witches hunt by day, the Vampyres patrol the night. The rest of us lend our efforts by adding our mental powers and strengths to theirs; an effectve effort that can be done from wherever we may be.

So you see another facet of how we work together. As we have often said, there are never enough of us to reach out to all who need our help. 'Tis from you, our visitors who seek membership, that we hope to discover new colleagues; whether gifted kin, or loyal Outsiders. As our network of allies grows we will have more eyes and ears to assist in our efforts. And the larger our network, the more difficult it becomes for those who seek to harm, to carry out their deeds.

You see, while our enemies have gained some knowledge of how we operate ('tis impossible to keep all, secret) the ever constant changes we initiate most often void the information they come by before 'tis of any use to them. Aye, and often we make available information that is useless and no' even attribuatable to a particular project or cause. Again, you can see how much time and effort goes into what we do. 'Tis folks like you whom we depend upon to spread misinformation by word of mouth, via the internet, and so on. While it all may sound an impossible task 'tis been most effective, and that because we all work together. Plans of action are key to informing or misinforming, as the case may be. Those plans are ne'er fully available to but a few. Rather, each colleague or group of colleagues is in possession of only part of a plan; the part they are to carry out. If all do as planned the whole comes together. In the event that one or another part of the plan can no' be carried out there is always a back-up resting with yet another colleague.

It may sound difficult and chaotic but 'tis actually simple and most effective. Given modern technology and that we also use the most basic tried and true methods of communication, once again one can never be sure what we are actuallly about at a given time. And remember, our gifts of mental communication, into the bargain.

'Tis off-balance methods and means we employ to continue to achieve success. Many of the Other work alone or in small numbers and rarely are they well-organized. Those who perpetrate evil are greedy, impatient and thus adhere to no real plan. Only the most powerful have any real degree of success and are the most difficult to neutralize. That is no' to say the lessers are no' sometimes difficult to stop for 'tis their disorganized and random attacks that come out of nowhere which is the degree of difficulty we most overcome. (This information is given to help you decide if you wish to become an assisting member of the Lair's colleagues). Knowing the possible dangers is forearmed. We will hold other discussions along and along in order for you to make informed decisions pertaining to the level of membership you wish to attain.

Blessed May You Be, Kaithlin

And now to post Dream Teller's answers to some e-mail:

The Lair -membership information now available

Fair day, friends.

At last we are ready to open membership to the Lair. As told you earlier, different levels have been created to accomodate the different requirements of our members. Everyone begins at level one which was created for the purpose of membership affiliation. Once you have paid your fee you will receive a membership packet outlining rules of membership and explaining the levels. You then fill out the membership form and send it to the proper location. Dream Teller and her staff will then assign the new member to the level suitable to the information received from your form.

The packet of information is extremely important so please read all before you apply for full membership. If, after reading the information, you decide not to apply simply return the information packet intact and your fee will be returned. The packet must be complete so please take care to keep the paperwork together.

Things you should know: (1) In keeping with the need to protect our location and colleagues you will discover the lengths we often go to in order to achieve that purpose. Thus any incoming mail, etc. is always rerouted through other channels ( this is an example of how our Outsider colleagues assist us). So some of you will be asked to email certain information while others will be asked to use snail mail. (2) Keep in mind Dream Teller's previous warning - no personal information such as your SS #, bank account #, etc. will ever be requested from the Lair. If anyone ever requests such information while claiming association with the Lair do no' give in to the request. (3) You will have the opportunity to earn back your fee; earn gifts specific to the Lair; and for the few, meet some of our esteemed colleagues. (4) Some of you will, in time, be offered the opportunity to become part of our network of Outsider assistants ( but that does no' happen overnight ).

Those are but a few of the needs-to-know; the rest is thoroughly explained in the membership info. The membership drive is set to begin Monday, June 19th ( aye two days prior to Summer Solstice). Dream Teller chose this particular week so that we may ask blessings for all who desire to join us. As the week will be terribly busy know that your request will be processed within 10 working days ( aye, we function much like the rest of the world ). The first thing required of you is to send in your membership fee (these are to be used to cover costs of organizing and administering the membership). Some of you will no' be comfortable with sending money without a guarantee of something in return. 'Tis for that reason that Dream Teller kept the fee at a minimum she felt would cover costs. Too, 'tis the only way we can operate and protect the Lair at the same time. So e-mail your request for membership (our outside e-mail address is always available at the end of our post and mail is then rerouted to the Lair) and you will learn how and where to send the $30.00 membership fee. If you are no' comfortable with the amount or the sending, you are free to decline.

Everyone here at the Lair hopes we have a successful membership drive and we look forward to welcoming those who have a true desire to become trusted and loyal friends. (Remember, you will be in the company of others like yourself who seek to come together in kinship.) And now, a message from Dream Teller:

Bonjour, all.

As many of you know, at the beginning of this quest to form a membership I was no' in favor of the idea. However, given the number of requests, no' to mention the idea sparked interest with some of my esteemed colleagues, I have gradually come around to realizing the value of such an association. The greatest disadvantage, to my way of thinking, was the enormous amount of time 'twill require to administer to the membership. That concern has been dealt with and while I have many other concerns, those too will be dealt with. 'Tis time that we began our earnest search for colleagues and where better than among our own membership.

I do hope that as we begin the membership drive you will have patience. We feel we have covered every eventuality so that things run smoothly but 'tis a new venture, so bear with us as we work out the minor kinks that are sure to arise. In the mean time, I would ask this of all who plan to seek membership; do no' ask all and asundry to join just so that you might earn back your membership fee. Understand that no' all who apply will be accepted and those fees will be refunded. 'Tis certain criteria we will look for on each application that will lead us to accept or decline a prospective member. Remember that no' everyone has an interest in what we are about and therefore would create and unhappy member. So your first task as a prospective member of The Lair is to make an informed decision for yourself and the second is to choose other perspective members, wisely. You may go to comments after this post to reach our e-mail or type into your browser: dreamteller_1_n_only@yahoo.com (those are underscores between the first three spaces which often do no' appear as such)

Blessed May You Be.

Fair Day from the Sorceress...

Fair Day, All.

Welcome to Dream Teller's Lair. As a new day dawns we come full circle; a new beginning. There is much to be thankful for and 'tis life which provides each of us with new possibilities and opportunities. I am the Sorceress JoHaunna and I am pleased to visit with you, once again. On this day, the first of June, I adjure each of you to pause in your busy day and give thought to the meaning of life. Consider your blessings, health; home; family; and career and if you do no' feel blessed look around you.

Everywhere, in every corner of the earth and all points between, is evidence of all which the peoples of the earth have been blessed with. Many will say nay for there are wars being raged; diseases being visited upon entire populations; theft being perpetrated by heads of giant corporations; and drugs and weapons falling into the hands of our youth. I could go on and on but 'tis no the negative which one should allow to rule one's existence.

I have chosen this particular topic to speak about for the many e-mails received here at the Lair which define so many as becoming hopeless, angry, and fearful. I speak to you from experience, of which I have much. As most of you are aware, my partner, the Warlock Gregory, and I give a great deal of our time to causes that aid children. No' just children of our Kind but all the innocents of every Kind; for children are children the world over. 'Tis a touching experience and often times excrutiatingly sad, yet, even in the direst of circumstances 'tis the children who teach us what life is about.

So many of the children we rescue (often stumble upon without warning) come from situations that no living Being should ever face. Yet, no matter how dire their circumstances, many of those little ones find it within themselves to embrace the opportunities we offer them. Most often the public is treated to news reports of children who are rescued from some trauma or another, and how the professionals predict that those children will never be able to become contributing members of society. And certain of those are true. But 'tis the way of society to make quick determinations because 'statistics' have shown...

Children are no' statistics, nor is any other Being. Statistics have a place in the scope of things but they are no more than the sum total of what/whom is being studied at a particular time, for a given period of time, and with resources that must be considered. Society has become one to rely upon statistics of which most people are no more certain of who is compiling those, what rules and regulations are being closely followed or no', and then one should consider the bias of human nature.

The point of this exercise is this: Many of you are so willing to allow your choices to be molded by the expectations of a common society; to follow along with the masses. Thankfully, young children have no' yet been brainwashed into that way of thinking and doing. 'Tis why they are able to rise above what appears to us as hopeless and reach out for an opportunity. And if children can do so adults can with extra effort.

If so many were no' allowing others to make their choices for them, mayhap, we would have a larger population of those who think and do for themselves. I will take this one step further for I feel 'tis justified. The American population is falling far behind other countries in almost every important area. 'Tis my belief, and that of many of my colleagues, that so long as such large numbers of people are only too willing to turn their back on 'living life' and accept certain societal edicts, like mindless sheep, those people will no' ever awaken too look upon each new day as a blessing. 'Tis a pill-popping society ( a pill for every imaginable thing) in which people will continue the downward spiral that allows their choices to be made for them. Many times someone has sounded the alarm at the number of children and young adults being diagnosed as ADD and ADHD and being drugged to the point that they are near mindless idiots. Parents and professionals say 'tis the only way to control them. I say to you, 'tis the parents who have given up parenting and the professional who is eager to prove his theory and line his/her pockets. The issue here is 'control' . One controls animals; one leads and guides children, non?

'Tis ne'er too late to awaken and take charge of one's existence. Difficult though it may well be too reclaim your sense of being, it can be done. Thus... a new day, a new opportunity. One step at a time one can make changes in one's life and the going is most often slow. But, the new focus is the beginning, determination is the drive, and the ability to look down the old habits and refuse to fall into what feels more comfortable is the test of one's nature and ability.

I am sitting here looking out upon a beautiful 'new' sunrise and a vast expanse of gray-blue sky. I am left wondering if the sun will trump the threat of rainstorms, and knowing that either of Mother Nature's contributions will possess a remarkable beauty that can no' be duplicated by any other. And in the knowing is that today, regardless of weather, is a new beginning. And with that is the renewed hope that Gregory and I and our colleagues will be able to offer others new hope; a new beginning. For what is life without sharing one's good fortune? Whether that hope be born of kindness or financial means 'tis the caring and sharing which defines each of us as a Kind deserving of a new day.
Blessings Upon All, JoHaunna