The Witches' Almanac: Issue 34, Spring 2015 to Spring 2016: Fire: The Transformer

The Witches' Almanac: Issue 34, Spring 2015 to Spring 2016: Fire: The Transformer

<DIV>Founded in 1971 by Elizabeth Pepper, the art director of <I>Gourmet</I> magazine for many years,<I> The Witches' Almanac </I>is a witty, literate, and sophisticated publication that appeals to general readers as well as hard-core Wiccans. At one level, it is a pop reference that will fascinate anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and culture, but at another, it is the most sophisticated and wide-ranging annual guide for the Wiccan enthusiast.<BR><BR>Modeled after the <I>Old Farmers’ Almanac</I>, it includes information related to the annual Moon Calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, interviews, mystic incantations, interviews, and many a curious tale of good and evil. Although it is an annual publication, only about 15 percent of the content is specific to the date range of each issue.<BR><BR>The theme of<I> Issue 34</I> (Spring 2015—Spring 2016) is Fire the Transformer, and among our lineup of obscurities is the Krampus, a Wassail recipe, Botanicas, the Restless Dead, Rum, and the Tibetan Dorje.</div>