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I have always had a problem thinking of August as the 8th month of the year. I even missed a birthday once because it was listed as 8 and not August. Past life memories can jump in when you least expect it and cause a few wrinkles as in “where did that come from’.

I always think of September (Septem) as the 7 month, October (Octo) as the 8th month, November (Novem) as the 9th month and December (Decem) as the 10th month. So where did this come from? There was another part of me that also knew that originally the year began in March not January. I’m sure there are others out there that also know this.

In the old Roman calendar March was the first month of the year with the beginning of spring and Aries the first sign of the zodiac. In 154 BCE a rebellion forced the Roman senate to change the beginning of the civil year from March to January 1st. With the reform September officially became the ninth month in the year 153 BCE.

I hope you have enjoyed this little bit of trivia and history.

I’m always asked “what is the difference between oracle and tarot cards”. The following three basic differences I hope will answer that question.

1. Deck Size & Structure: Tarot: 78 cards, major and minor arcana, four suits, numbered and ranked cards. Oracles: 36 to 64 cards, no structure.

2. Learning Curve: Tarot: takes some time to become proficient but much is intuitive. Oracles: no learning curve just open and use.

3. General Uses: Tarot: understanding the past, present and future, unraveling complex problems, finding advise. Oracles: Guidance, inspiration, affirmations, empowerment, encouragement, wisdom.

Fairies come in all sizes from ones so small that they could fit on the top of a pin to very large Deva’s that direct the energies of nature and oversee the lesser fairies under their care.

A fascinating being that is part of the fairy or elemental kingdom are tree spirits. Yes, for all you tree huggers your are hugging a tree spirit. When inside of the tree they look after the tree and control the trees energies. And, yes I did say when they are inside the tree, Tree spirits come out of their tree at night. I think that is one reason many people feel afraid at night in the forest is because a person feels surrounded by unseen beings and they are.

I could go on and on about fairies but I hope I have inspired you to learn more about them. My favorite book on fairies is “The Real World of Fairies” by Dora van Gelder another book is “Seeking Faery” by Emily Carding. While I prefer Real World of the Fairies as the description of the fairies are accurate (as also seen by my son). Seeking Faery gives you insight on how to connect with the fairy kingdom.

As I close my fairy articles I am watching one run across the floor.

Let me see, where did I leave off? You are probably aware of fairy rings when trees or mushrooms grow in a circle that is a fairy ring where the fairies will dance. We have had a perfect circle of lighter colored grass at two different places that we have lived. No reason for it, it is always there nothing we do changes it and nothing can explain it.

If you should see a single leaf fluttering and there is no wind that is a fairy trying to get your attention. You can talk to it letting the fairy know that you are aware of its presence. When I first moved to Sandpoint I was on our back deck and noticed a single leaf just fluttering no wind or other movement around. So I acknowledged it’s presence and talked to it and then said I would like to see a deer or bear then changed my mind and said not a bear just a deer. (I was new to the area.) When I was leaving to pick Darren up from school I looked in the back yard and there was a stag with a large rack. We stared at each other and then he nodded his head and I thanked him and headed off and so did he.

I know this sounds a little weird to some of you but it is all true. More to follow in Part 3.

Do you believe in fairies? If not the following true account might change your mind and if you do I hope your enjoy reading it.

One of my sons could see the fairies and one day we were sitting in the living room and he told me “there’s a little man standing over there”. I asked him to describe him and what he told me was the exact description as in the book “Real World of the Fairies” and no he never read it, he was 8 years old at the time.

I have seen them also and the most amazing was the one that was flying past our front window and made a 90 degree turn and came through the window. A beautiful small colorful being with wings. I have seen others but don’t want to bore you. Maybe more next time.

If you have live plants in your house and you don’t have to dust them you have fairies as they will dust your plants. Here at the store everything gets dusty except the spiritual statues. I have never dusted the large Kuan Yin near my counter nor the statue of Archangel Michael.

More about fairies next time.

So it’s time to make a New Year’s Resolution. This is the time of the year when so many decide that it’s time to go on a diet or exercise more or join a gym. While all of that is a very good idea my resolution for the year is to treat everyone with more kindness and respect. Remembering not to judge a book by it’s cover. Why not join me in adding this to your New Year’s Resolutions.