#almanacs

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The Ford Almanac for Farm, Ranch and Home - 1963.

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December 200 years ago.

The Franklin Almanac. Richmond, Va: Nathan Pollard [etc.]., 1824. 

AY326.R5 F83

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The Illustrated Women's Almanac Chicago 74 (1974)

Women's Almanac (wim' inz ôl' mə-næk'), n. [Armitage Press, Inc.], 1. a guide to local women's agencies, consumer hotlines, child care agencies, legal assistance, counseling and crisis centers, and many more services and resources. 2. a compendium of articles on women and cosmetics, day care, bank accounts & credit, employment, volunteerism, and more. 3. an answer magazine for women.

The Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL), founded in 1969, is the most comprehensive archive of its kind in the United States.  Our focus and mission is to acquire and preserve research materials on American Popular Culture (post 1876) for curricular and research use. Visit our website at https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.html.

[trevlad-sounds]

The Great Sunrise

20.05.2023

David Cordero The Great Sadness

Kenji Kihara Ray of Hope (short ver.) Bubble Golden Rod and the Hairy Wookie Rmz 432 Hz Flickering Satellite Joseph Shabason Westmeath Sonna One Most Memorable Geotic Simplehearted

Slow Dancing Society By Your Side hissquiet Inextricably Bound Any Colour You Like Our Saturday Satellite Almanacs Green Cathedral Jogging House Fires HC Clifford Sails Polypores Slow Fruiting

Oneohtrix Point Never Ouroboros Nakayama Munetoshi pulse Matthew Bourne Somewhere I Have Never Travelled Motionfield Injection 7 Casino Versus Japan Hello You Stellardrone Cosmic Sunrise

[adtothebone]

Gestation and Reproduction Table from The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1949

[alexesguerra]

Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Calendar (Llewellyn's 2025 Calendars, Almanacs & Datebooks) Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Calendar (Llewellyn's 2025 Calendars, Almanacs & Datebooks) Contributor(s): Llewellyn (Author) , Mooney, Thorn (Contribution by) , Raedisch, Linda (Contribution by) , Weston, Brandon (Contribution by) , Herkes, Michael (Contribution by) , Dorsey, Lilith (Contribution by) , Woodward, Laurel (Contribution by) , Blake, Deborah (Contribution by) , Hedera, Via (Contribution by) , Kambos, James (Contribution by) , Cross, J Allen (Contribution by) , Gironés, Jaime (Contribution by) , Crosson, Monica (Contribution by) Publisher: Llewellyn Publications ISBN: 0738772011 Physical Info: 0.3" H x 11.9" L x 11.9" W (0.65 lbs) 28 pages As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines. Celebrate Earth's Energies with Magic for Every Month Liven up your practice and make a splash in the new year with this reliable source of magical inspiration. Featuring magnificent scratchboard art by Jennifer Hewitson and seasonal spells by passionate practitioners, this bestselling wall calendar has been the first choice for Witches and Pagans everywhere for more than twenty-five years. Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Calendar helps you make the most out of each day by providing the Moon's signs and phases, daily color correspondences, solar and lunar eclipses, lunar gardening tips, and Celtic tree months. It also offers information on planetary motions--such as retrogrades--and correspondence tables for working powerful magic. Includes US, Canadian, and Pagan holidays. January: Old Year's Funeral Thorn Mooney February: German Karneval Linda Raedisch March: Knot Magic Brandon Weston April: Venusian Glamour Bath Michael Herkes May: Beltane Blossoms Lilith Dorsey June: Sun-Charged Infusion Laurel Woodward July: Moon Garden Deborah Blake August: Bramble Spirits Via Hedera September: Mabon Abundance James Kambos October: Ghost Spray J. Allen Cross November: Día de Muertos Jamie Gironés December: Witches' Bells Monica Crosson Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar has been a go-to resource for Witches and Pagans since 1998. Contributor Bio:Llewellyn As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines. Contributor Bio:Mooney, Thorn Thorn Mooney is a Wiccan writer and academic who holds graduate degrees in both religious studies and English literature. Thorn writes and lectures about magic, new religious movements, and spirituality in the United States, and has been creating blogs and videos about witchcraft and Paganism through her popular online platforms for more than a decade. Thorn has been featured on NPR affiliate WFAE's Charlotte Talks, Anthony Padilla's popular YouTube series I spent a day with..., and has also served as an academic advisor on the National Endowment for the Humanities funded podcast Magic in the United States. Visit her at ThornTheWitch.com. Contributor Bio:Raedisch, Linda Linda Raedisch has been contributing crafts, recipes, and ethnobotanical lore to Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac since 2012. She is the author of The Old Magic of Christmas and The Lore of Old Elfland. Outside the kitchen, she has special interests in papercrafts, minority languages, and exploring the suburban jungle. You can follow her culinary, crafting, and linguistic adventures on Instagram @lindaraedisch. Contributor Bio:Weston, Brandon Brandon Weston (Fayetteville, AR) is a healer, writer, and folklorist who owns and operates Ozark Healing Traditions, an online collective of articles, lectures, and workshops focusing on the Ozark Mountain region. As a practicing folk healer, his work with clients includes everything from spiritual cleanses to house blessings. He comes from a long line of Ozark hillfolk and is also a folk herbalist, yarb doctor, and power doctor. His books include Ozark Folk Magic, Ozark Mountain Spell Book, and Granny Thornapple's Book of Charms. Visit him at OzarkHealing.com. Contributor Bio:Herkes, Michael Michael Herkes makes magic across the windy city of Chicago as a genderqueer author, astrologer, tarot reader, intuitive stylist, and glamour witch. After practicing privately for two decades, Michael stepped out of the broom closet and into the role of teacher--dedicating their energy to uplifting and mentoring others on using witchcraft for self-empowerment. Since then, they have authored multiple books and presented workshops across the United States on the art of witchcraft and glamour. Through this, they have made a name for themself as "The Glam Witch," known for their bubbly personality and eccentric flair for caftans, kimonos, the color pink...and powerful transformative magic. Focusing primarily on glamour magic, Michael's practice centers around magical aesthetics and adornment, using fashion and makeup to cultivate inner and outer makeovers--inspiring others to tap into their personal power and creativity to create positive change in their own lives and the world around them. For more information visit www.theglamwitch.com. Contributor Bio:Dorsey, Lilith Lilith Dorsey, MA, has focused their study and practice on Celtic, Afro-Caribbean, and Indigenous American spirituality. They are filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water and choreographer/performer for jazz legend Dr. John's "Night Tripper" Voodoo Show. They have long been committed to providing accurate and respectful information about Magic and are proud to be a published Black author of such titles as Voodoo and African Traditional Religion; 55 Ways to Connect to Goddess; The African-American Ritual Cookbook; Love Magic; the bestselling Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens; and the award winning Water Magic. Visit them at LilithDorsey.com. Contributor Bio:Woodward, Laurel Laurel Woodward (Portland, OR) has been a witch for 20 years and is also a tarot reader. She has written for magazines and ezines on the subjects of healthy living, organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magick of tapping creative energy. Learn more at www.LiminalLandscapes.com. Contributor Bio:Blake, Deborah Deborah Blake is the author of seventeen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows, The Little Book of Cat Magic, and Llewellyn's Little Book of Spellcraft, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot, Everyday Witch Oracle, and Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley, and as well as a cozy mystery series about a run-down pet rescue. Deborah lives in a 140-year-old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. She can be found at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com. Contributor Bio:Hedera, Via Via Hedera was born in Southern California, but currently lives in the Pacific Northwest on Salish territory, where she is a writer, folklore enthusiast, sculptor and practitioner of American folk witchcraft. Having grown up around the commonplace spiritual mysticism and superstitions of her large, diverse family and community, she dedicates her time to the study of folklore as it transmits across the land and between people. Wherever there is the merging of magic and connection between spirits, Via is sure to haunt. She is author of Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience: A Crucible at the Crossroads and spends her time collecting American folklore, sculpting altar statuary, and dancing with the dead. Contributor Bio:Cross, J Allen J. Allen Cross (Oregon) is a practicing Folk Witch and paranormal investigator. He serves as psychic-medium and occult specialist on a well-known investigative team out of the Portland metro area. He enjoys working as a consultant for other teams and spiritual workers, exploring haunted and abandoned places, and writing about the paranormal. Contributor Bio:Gironés, Jaime Jaime Gironés (Mexico City) was born in 1989 and has followed the Wiccan path since he was 13 years old. He writes about spirituality, magic, minority religions, myths, and Witchcraft, focusing in Mexico and Latin America. He's also an international columnist of The Wild Hunt, a daily news site for Pagans, Heathens, Wiccans, Witches, and Polytheists. Contributor Bio:Crosson, Monica Monica Crosson (Concrete, Washington) is a Master Gardener who has taught gardening through her local Washington State University's extension office for more than twenty-five years. She has been a practicing Witch and educator for over thirty years and is a member of Evergreen Coven. Monica is the author of The Magickal Family and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Enchanted Living and Witchology. Visit her at AuthorMonicaCrosson.com.

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BRING. BACK. ALMANACS!

They're AMAZING. Basically, they would show everything you needed to know about every single day. Times of sunrise and sunset, times of the tides, the days of saints, holidays, the days of markets, festivals and fairs, fun facts about months, folklore, jokes etc. etc.

Some are still produced such as the Enkhuizer Almanak. Here are some fun example from history (these are all 18th and 19th century but Almanacs have been a thing from 1500 until nowadays! Although they were most popular between 1600 and 1900-ish);

This one for the English from 1842;

This one for the Flemish from 1773;

And this one for the Dutch from 1762;

BRING. BACK. ALMANACS. They're still being made, but they're not as common as they used to be and that's a pity.... :(

[wickedzeevyln]

Space

Perhaps it’s not of this world.Perhaps it came with a God-forsaken meteor which burned up in the atmosphere upon entry.Flushed red with rage.Creating a crater in a field,worse, a garden tended with love.Much the same way you treat my heart. You turn up uninvited,a blazing ball of fire in free fall reaching terminal velocity,with gravity coming from an outstretched arm, devastation ensues,a deep…

[vodnoebalo]

Vittoria Ceretti by Vito Fernicola for The Travel Almanac Fall-Winter 2024

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Mona Tougaard by Davit Giorgadze for The Travel Almanac October 2024

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Intrusive thoughts

[onemagpie]

[sketchymoof]

so while waiting for the new game i got inspired to pick up my old save of fantasy life and power level my way through all the remaining Lives and while working my way through Alchemist i thought it would be cool to have an in-universe handbook describing all the plants and ingredients and stuff (because i kept forgetting how to obtain a bunch of them and had to use the wiki)

so here's the first page from The Alchemist's Almanac

i might make it a full in-universe guide on the Alchemist life if i ever find the motivation, and if that goes well then maybe i'll make one for all the other Lives too

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Sunday 20 August Mixtape 357 “Spheres For Lust”

Downtempo Space Synth Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays. Support the artists and labels. Don't forget to tip so future shows can bloom.

The JWA-Music from the Spheres, Pt. 1 00:00

Almanacs-The Golden Hour 04:35

Bit Cloudy-Mount Evangelos Theme 08:45

Binaural Space-The Last Waltz 13:02

Fulgeance-Les Dunes (alt. take) 14:37

MiDi BiTCH-Theory Of Forms 17:31

Edgar Froese-Specific Gravity Of Smile - 2012 Remaster 22:00

Francesca Guccione-How We Left Saturn 30:35

Warm Binary-Hot Hail 33:24

Belbury Poly-ffarisees 37:18

The British Stereo Collective-The Rain and the Darkness 41:15

Piotr Kurek-Untitled 43:27

Danny Scott Lane & Dennis Young-Campaign For Lust 46:50

Ambidextrous-Part VI 49:53

[mokulule]

Almanac Chapter 5

DP x DC Dead on Main First | Masterpost

Chapter 5 - December 10th, Total Lunar Eclipse

Time passed. Jason still dreamt of Gotham, little glimpses of his siblings patrolling the Alley viewed through the ever present fog. Never Bruce, never Batman.

Jason really didn’t know how to interpret those dreams. Was it wistful thinking to dream that Batman stayed out of the Alley, like Red Hood demanded? That they kept going as if Jason would be coming back? As if he was just temporarily on a mission out of town?

Or was it just his brain refusing to touch the tangled ball of emotion Bruce evoked even in his dreams?

Thankfully, none of the Alley dreams had been near as dramatic as that first nightmare. Jason was pretty sure he’d go insane if that happened, it was bad enough that first nightmare haunted him in his waking hours. He couldn’t let go the feeling that Dick had been hurt.

That it was his fault for not being there.

It was far from the first time he’d ever dreamt of Dick or one of the others getting hurt, but usually he could just do a check-up, agree to one of the multiple social invitations he most often ignored. Reassure himself they were alive, unhurt and just as obnoxious as usual and go on with his life.

He didn’t have that option.

If they died, would they come find him? He harshly pushed that thought away and focused back on Fright Knight. Not focusing properly on Fright Knight usually meant broken ribs and he was only just in time to jump aside.

One positive was that the conversation about the All-Blades had won him a measure of respect from the Knight. He’d acquired a paired set of practice blades that he now allowed Jason to use like now, though he still drilled and taught the use of a singular broadsword.

It made the training more varied, and dare Jason say it, sometimes even enjoyable. Even if Jason had the distinct feeling Fright Knight wanted to train him for the single purpose of beating him in a more even match.

The knight had even on one memorable occasion admitted that Jason might have beaten him when he was first unsealed some years ago, before he’d regained his full strength. But of course as he was now with his “mortal weaknesses” Jason didn’t stand a chance.

Still, Jason was improving. He could feel it. He had an easier time following the pace the Knight set and it wasn’t just the Knight moving at a more human speed. The fact that with the two sword style he could now attack and defend with both hands also helped bridge the gap.

Jason attacked with a downward slash, instantly dancing around the counter.

“You are not a ghost,” Fright Knights started, “but your ghostly energy is strong enough to afford you some powers. Of course not to the level of our King.”

Jason frowned, not understanding the necessity to compare him to the King. He decided to focus on the important fact. “What powers?”

“Merely the most basic.”

“That is entirely unhelpful.” Jason stepped forward and caught the overhead slash in a cross-guard before stepping to the side directing it to the ground.

“Ghost powers: invisibility, intangibility and if you’re lucky some measure of flight,” the knight elaborated haughtily.

And okay, maybe Jason felt a bit stupid now for not realizing what he’d meant with basic powers.

He dodged this time instead of blocking and stepped within the knight’s reach aiming his blade for an unprotected armpit. As if in demonstration the sword went right through him in a ripple, before he solidified and drove his armored shoulder into Jason’s chest, knocking him to the ground.

His breath was knocked out of him and for a moment he stared up into the building lunar eclipse steadily coloring the moon an ominous red-orange.

Then, he had to move!

He rolled out of the way of the downward stab and pushed himself back up to his feet, just in time to deflect another blow. The knight had upped the speed.

“What’s the point of mentioning these potential powers?” He said as he dodged another way too close call - hoping against hope to distract the knight. 

“You should use them.” Fright Knight said with another slash which Jason was fool enough to parry. The force of the blow reverberated up his arm and it was only sheer stubbornness that allowed him to hold onto the blade. He was not going to be able to swing the blade for a while.

“Shouldn’t you teach me then?” Jason yelled behind himself as he ran, he had to get distance. He had to come up with a plan.

Fright Knight laughed menacingly, and his eyes blazed green. “Powers develop best under stress.”

Jason felt himself pale. Oh shit.

Breathlessly he dodged into a doorway. The open courtyard was only an advantage for an opponent who could fly. He needed somewhere good for an ambush, somewhere to hide. His heart hammered in his chest as he ran through the castle, trying for the most complicated path he could, slamming doors after him to slow the chasing knight down.

Come on come on come on!

Phantom had told Fright Knight to keep him alive, but that was a really wide set of parameters in Jason’s experience!

The hallway curved and suddenly Jason slammed against a wall - a dead end. No no no. He cursed internally knowing too well to say anything out loud. His hands moved desperately across the stone wall; there was no hint of a secret path forward and he didn’t have time to double back. Fright Knight’s ominous laughter was too close and this hallway was too cramped to give him much movement.

The castle still disliked him.

Fright Knight came around the corner, he loomed bigger than Jason was used to. There was no escape. What wasn’t blocked with his body was blocked by the purple flames of his cloak. He drew back his sword.

“The chase is over.”

Desperately he raised his arms, though his right arm still felt dead and wouldn’t be of any use.

The sword rushed down towards him.

He screamed and then he was falling backwards, through the wall, through the floor. And another floor, floor after floor after floor. He rolled and tumbled, trying to reach for anything to stop his fall, but everything slipped through his fingers. He’d lost his swords somewhere unable to hold on to them - never lose grip on your weapons - but he hadn’t they’d gone through his fingers. This was intangibility, but how to stop it!

Stress had triggered it, he needed to calm down. Breathe slowly, count: one - two - three -

A staircase rushed up to meet him. He hit it, painfully solid. Something gave in his shoulder and then his ribs when he curled instinctively to protect his head as he tumbled the rest of the way down.

He finally landed on a cold stone floor. There was a sense of alarm around him. Not his own, no, he was just glad to no longer be moving; even if his right shoulder hurt like a bitch and he definitely had broken ribs, but he wasn’t too out of breath so probably not a punctured lung. Grimacing from the pain he pushed his upper body up with his left hand and looked around.

First rule was always know your surroundings.

There was a sarcophagus, black with green and red detailing, in the middle of the room, lit only by flickering green torchlight. There was something there. A green haze lazily swirled across the floor.

Help.

Help? Jason got to his feet with a groan. He felt so heavy. Supporting his right arm with his left he walked slowly closer to the sarcophagus. Had he seen it before? Before he could contemplate further there was the voice again.

I’m trapped.

There was someone inside the sarcophagus! Jason studied it closer, noticing a keyhole. He looked around but there didn’t seem to be any key.

Help me and I will get you home.

Home. The thought sent a pang through his chest. He wanted to go home so desperately. But he didn’t know how to help. There had to be a key somewhere, but it would be stupid to keep it here. It could be anywhere in the castle, not that the castle would help him anyway.

His eyes fell on where his left hand cradled his arm. He let go with a wince at the extra bad throb in his broken shoulder and raised his left hand in front of his face. An idea niggled at him. Would it even do anything? He didn’t know. He recalled the sensation of slipping through solid matter and saw his hand go slightly translucent.

Could he?

Slowly he reached towards the sarcophagus-

“Jason don’t!”

Jason snapped his head to the side. The King hovered at the bottom of the stairs now, hands raised in a calming motion.

“Jason don’t,” he repeated quieter, a note of pleading in his voice, worry.

Two things occurred to Jason in that fraction of a moment. One, if the Ghost King was worried whatever was in this sarcophagus might actually have the power to send him home. Two, this intangibility might just do something.

He plunged his hand into the sarcophagus.

For a moment nothing happened. It was a long enough moment for Jason to feel like an idiot, standing there with his broken arm and the other phased into a freaking sarcophagus.

Then, an odd cold-hot sensation passed up his left arm. He was displaced, put in the back seat of his own body as something else took the wheels.

Good, now let’s take a look at what we’ve got.

The sensation left faster than it had arrived and Jason had only barely taken a breath with lungs that were his own again, before a massive fist grabbed him around the throat and lifted him off his feet. His hands reached instinctively to remove the pressure around his throat. The cry of pain at moving his broken shoulder was only a wheeze past the chokehold. His left arm was just as useless the hold wouldn’t budge, no matter how he scrabbled and dug in his nails in for purchase.

“I can’t believe it took me this long to call this pitiful creature,” the voice boomed both inside and outside Jason.

A huge grey, scarred face missing the left eye came into Jason’s blurry vision. There was only cruelty to be found there.

”Ah, you didn’t bind his will.” The great head turned, revealing a mane of Lazarus green hair. “Tell me, Phantom, do you like your slaves disobedient? Is that why?”

“He is no slave,” the king, Phantom growled, tightly controlled. Glaciers cracked in the distance and when Jason tried looking at him he wasn’t sure if it was just his blurry vision or if he was blending into the darkness around him. “Let him go!”

That last word rang in Jason’s head like a bell rung right right next to his ears.

“But don’t you see, ghost child? This mortal’s life belongs to the Ghost King. The fact that I could call to him at all proves I am still the king. I will kill him and you can watch, before I take my crown back.”

The hold on his throat tightened. Jason kicked and scratched but nothing helped. He couldn’t breathe. Dark spots danced in his vision, growing with every moment. Noise rushed in his ears. He was- he was going to die!

No! He had to do something- he couldn’t let it end like this.

The hold loosened suddenly and Jason fell to his knees. He gasped, drew air into his burning chest. It was only his training that had him instantly tracking for what had happened. He blinked and squinted until his vision cleared.

Above him Phantom had the old ghost king’s wrist in a large white tipped clawed hand, he tightened his grip and the giant man fell to one knee with a grimace.

Phantom’s grin was too wide, full of too many pointy teeth, as he seemed to grow, and loomed over him.

“You miscalculated Pariah,” Phantom snarled, form rippling, cape flaring. “I am no longer fourteen year old and newly dead. Just because some mortal realities have not been updated on the change in power, doesn’t mean shit!”

He paused to lean his head closer.

“I am the King of the Infinite Realms, and the Realms are behind me.”

Jason found himself grabbed gently in dark tendrils and moved towards the wall, even as Phantom continued his verbal onslaught:

“You’ve lost your crown, your power and your loyalty. You are no king and never will be again.”

“Please,” Pariah begged, terror in his eyes.

“No. Jason traded his life to me. He is under my protection. You harmed him, you will never harm another being ever again.”

The next several moments was a whirlwind of too many claws and teeth for Jason’s mind to comprehend. Too many eyes. Green spattered wetly across the floors, the walls, the ceiling, and across Jason’s face to drip down his chin.

And the screams, oh God, the screams. It was entirely one-sided and the screams chilled Jason to the core. For all that he was no longer in a chokehold he might as well have been, because no sound, no breath could make its way out the tightness in his throat.

Finally something bright and glowing red ripped free sent flying by long fingered claws, for a moment it floated above them weightless, then Phantom’s great big maw slammed shut around it.

It crunched.

And for one dazzling second, the screams quieted. Then the whole castle shuddered. Jason covered his mouth, afraid he was going to vomit. He didn’t even know what about it caused that reaction, he wasn’t usually squeamish with violence. Only his gut told him he had witnessed something terrible.

The silence was loud in the room only broken by the occasional drop of green that fell from the ceiling to land on the cobblestone floor with loud plops.

The writhing mass of shadows and claws had stilled into a dark vaguely humanoid hunched figure. The black tendrils laid flat and motionless like a long, tattered cape spread across the floor. The glowing neon green pool left from what used to be Pariah was vivid against the black.

The tendrils around Jason didn’t hold him in place anymore, just rested one him. Still, he couldn’t bring himself to move. One tendril moved then, stroking gently and infusing soothing cold against Jason’s bruised throat. Jason gasped quietly and it was like his first real breath in hours.

“I refuse to regret it,” Phantom’s voice said then coming from all around, yet moving Jason’s attention from the tendril to the figure. “Ending another ghost is taboo for a reason. But-“ The figure turned the head revealing a pair of burning green eyes even as hundreds opened up into existence around them, all looking at Jason - perceiving him.

“He threatened you.”

Jason’s breath stopped again. There was something to be said there. Something about how the king had committed taboo for Jason. Something about how he had not just stopped the threat for now, locked it back up to escape another day; he had ended it.

Jason had never been worth that before.

There was a building pressure behind his eyes and in his chest. It was a tidal wave of old hurts. He fought against the urge to cry. Despite his efforts, a whimper escaped the back of his throat. Mortified, he closed his eyes and pressed back against the wall, he couldn’t look at Phantom’s reaction. He was terrified of judgment, or worse: pity.

“I am sorry.” His voice was but a whisper this time, as if it would prevent it from resonating in Jason’s bones. “I know I am too much, but I cannot reign it in right now.”

The tendril at his neck seemed to tremble as it stroked his bruised throat again ever so careful. “I thought- I feared I would be too late,” he explained.

And suddenly Jason realized, Phantom thought he was afraid of him. He could sense his fear, he’d told Jason once, but he couldn’t tell what he was afraid of. And yes, Jason had been afraid once, you don’t nearly have your brain melted without some sort of response, but that was not the case now. Jason couldn’t let that misunderstanding stand.

The tendrils were retreating. Jason grabbed the one that had been at his throat and forcing himself to meet what seemed to be the main pair of eyes he pressed it back to his throat.

Something passed between them, something Jason couldn’t describe. The air itself both softened and sharpened in intensity. Phantom floated closer. The tendrils were back, cold and soothing. If Jason reached out now he could touch the main darkness that was Phantom. It would take so little. Phantom’s eyes were wide and vulnerable. Jason’s breath hitched.

Something had to give.

“Great One!” A deep voice boomed in horror from the stairs, breaking the moment.

Phantom snapped his head towards the intruder. Jason gasped for air. It felt like he’d been dropped into an ice bath so suddenly was every ache and pain in his body brought back - his shoulder outright throbbed - only nothing had happened, nothing, except Phantom’s attention was no longer on him.

“Frostbite, Jason needs medical attention!” Phantom’s voice was full of relief, his features morphed gradually back into the facsimile of human he usually wore though he still seemed extra wispy. The tendrils however were gone.

Phantom’s attention turned back on Jason, he didn’t see the way the large white furred and horned creature looked around the green soaked room in fear.

Phantom made to reach for him with clawless hands, then drew back embarrassed, actually floating a step back.

“Apologies,” he said. Jason could almost see the way he turned back into the distant king straightening his shoulders and schooling his face into impassivity, like a cloak he wore - or armor. Protecting the vulnerability Jason had glimpsed.

Realizing no ‘Frostbite’ had come any closer, the king looked back over his shoulder, “Frostbite?”

“I’m coming, Great One.” The creature bowed his head as he made his way over carefully, floating to avoid the puddles.

Judging from the frown on Phantom’s face, that was not normal behavior.

“Frostbite…”

“No need to worry, Great One, I’ll make sure your friend is seen to. You can get back to the council.”

Phantom actually grimaced at that. Then he met Jason’s eyes for a heart stopping moment, holding him captive, then he looked away.

“I will see you later.”

Then he left, leaving Jason with whatever Frostbite was. One thing was sure though from the furrowed eyebrows and the sharp fangs bared at him - Frostbite didn’t like him.

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A chapter finished! Look at me not working on my Dead on MAYn prompts -_-'

Anyways things are happening? Jason and Danny had a moment! Neither is really sure what kind of moment since they were interrupted, but hey, still a moment. I hope you enjoyed Pariah getting what was coming to him :) Anyways comments are greatly appreciated, makes it feel less like I'm screaming into the void.

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Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Datebook (Llewellyn's 2025 Calendars, Almanacs & Datebooks) Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Datebook (Llewellyn's 2025 Calendars, Almanacs & Datebooks) Contributor(s): Llewellyn (Author) , Dominguez, Ivo (Contribution by) , Hedera, Via (Contribution by) , Starling, Mhara (Contribution by) , Rainbow Wolf, Charlie (Contribution by) , Mankey, Jason (Contribution by) , Zakroff, Laura Tempest (Contribution by) , Rajchel, Diana (Contribution by) , Freuler, Kate (Contribution by) , Hunt, Dawn Aurora (Contribution by) , Barrette, Elizabeth (Contribution by) Publisher: Llewellyn Publications ISBN: 0738772038 Physical Info: 0.7" H x 8.0" L x 5.6" W (0.5 lbs) 168 pages As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines. Table of Contents: Contents How to Use Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Twelve Powers, Twelve Perspectives by Ivo Dominguez, Jr.. . . . . . 6 Everyday Magic with Weeds by Mhara Starling . . . . . . . . . . .10 Numerology through the Year by Charlie Rainbow Wolf. . . . . . .14 The Stealthy Witch by Jason Mankey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Rabbit Witches and Witch Rabbits by Via Hedera . . . . . . . . .24 January. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 February. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 April. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 June. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 August. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 September. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 November. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 About the Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Embrace the Magic in Each Day with This Practical Organizer Plan your way to success at home, at work, and in your spiritual practice with Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Datebook. Featuring illustrations from award-winning artist Jennifer Hewitson, this popular datebook presents exciting ways to celebrate seasonal energies alongside wise words from esteemed Witches, such as: Sabbat musings by Diana Rajchel Tasty recipes by Dawn Hunt Magical tips by Elizabeth Barrette Use of zodiac signs in magic by Ivo Domínguez, Jr. Rabbit folklore in American regional Witchcraft by Via Hedera Everyday weeds by Mhara Starling Numerology through the year by Charlie Rainbow Wolf Stealth tips for those in the broom closet by Jason Mankey This indispensable, on-the-go tool also offers: An at-a-glance guide to the best days to plant and harvest Moon lore and phases for successful spellcasting Daily planetary and color correspondences to empower your magical work Spiral-bound design with calendar spreads that make it easy to write in appointments and special events Published annually since 1998 Contributor Bio:Llewellyn As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines. Contributor Bio:Dominguez, Ivo Ivo Dominguez, Jr. (Georgetown, DE) has been active in the magickal community since 1978. He is one of the founders of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first Assembly of the Sacred Wheel coven. He serves as one of the Elders in the Assembly. Ivo is the lead author of Llewellyn's Witch's Sun Sign Series and the author of several other titles, including The Four Elements of the Wise and Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans. In his mundane life, he has been a computer programmer, the executive director of an AIDS/HIV service organization, a bookstore owner, and many other things. Visit him at www.ivodominguezjr.com. Contributor Bio:Hedera, Via Via Hedera was born in Southern California, but currently lives in the Pacific Northwest on Salish territory, where she is a writer, folklore enthusiast, sculptor and practitioner of American folk witchcraft. Having grown up around the commonplace spiritual mysticism and superstitions of her large, diverse family and community, she dedicates her time to the study of folklore as it transmits across the land and between people. Wherever there is the merging of magic and connection between spirits, Via is sure to haunt. She is author of Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience: A Crucible at the Crossroads and spends her time collecting American folklore, sculpting altar statuary, and dancing with the dead. Contributor Bio:Starling, Mhara Mhara Starling was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and is a native Welsh speaker. She is the author of Welsh Witchcraft, and her witchcraft videos on TikTok have more than a million views. Mhara is also a celebrant and a coven leader, and she runs moots, gatherings, and open rituals. She was featured in the BBC Wales documentary series Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious. Visit her on TikTok @mhara_starling. Contributor Bio:Mankey, Jason Jason Mankey is a third-degree Gardnerian High Priest and helps run two Witchcraft covens in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Ari. He is a popular speaker at Pagan and Witchcraft events across North America and Great Britain and has been recognized by his peers as an authority on the Horned God, Wiccan history, and occult influences in rock and roll. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @panmankey. Jason is the author of several books, including The Witch's Book of Spellcraft, The Horned God of the Witches, and Transformative Witchcraft. Contributor Bio:Zakroff, Laura Tempest Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. She holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and her artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Her work embodies myth and the esoteric through her drawings and paintings, jewelry, talismans, and other designs. Laura is the author of several bestselling Llewellyn books including Weave the Liminal, Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy, and Anatomy of a Witch, as well as the artist and author of the Anatomy of a Witch Oracle and The Liminal Spirits Oracle. Laura edited The New Aradia: A Witch's Handbook to Magical Resistance and the Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance from Revelore Press. Laura is the creative force behind several community events and teaches workshops online and worldwide. Visit her at LauraTempestZakroff.com. Contributor Bio:Rajchel, Diana Diana Rajchel began her career planning to serve as clergy and write about all subjects spiritual. It did not occur to her or anyone else to say with what agency she might assume priesthood. The result of this oversight in intention setting is that she is now an itinerant city priestess, well-practiced witch, and somewhat unintentional subversive. Her background includes Wicca, folk witchcraft, conjure, and a whole lot of experience organizing people that don't like knowing that they're organized. Diana splits her time between San Francisco, California, where she co-owns Golden Apple Metaphysical, and southwestern Michigan, where she runs Earth and Sun spiritual coaching with her partner. In between her wanderings she teaches as part of the Magick 101 series for Wicked Grounds Annex in San Francisco, and teaches and reads tarot at Elements Kalamazoo in Michigan. Diana has 25 years' experience as a professional tarot reader and western herbalist and has 29 years' experience as a professional writer. She is also the pet DragonCat to a very ladylike boxer named Nora. Contributor Bio:Freuler, Kate Kate Freuler is the author of Magic at the Crossroads: The Devil in Modern Witchcraft and Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick and the Dark Moon. She has written articles for Llewellyn's Magical Almanac, Llewellyn's Spell-a-Day Almanac, and Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac. She lives in Ontario, Canada, and can be found making art, wandering around in libraries, and writing. Visit her at www.katefreuler.com. Contributor Bio:Hunt, Dawn Aurora Dawn Aurora Hunt, owner and CEO of Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery, has been teaching and writing on the topics of Kitchen Witchery and Spiritual Nutrition since 2010, when she started her own company making gourmet foods with a dash of magic and a heaping helping of positive vibes as the main ingredients. With simple ingredients and the power of intention, Hunt teaches people how to cook simple meals in a mindful way to help achieve spiritual goals. Incorporating magic and energy work into food, she has grown her brand to reach people from all faiths and spiritual backgrounds. The author of Tastes from the Temple, Hunt speaks at events all along the East Coast, appears regularly on local TV, and teaches people that good, healthy, and even gluten-free food can be easy to make and wonderful to eat.