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Cardamom Coffee Crush

Cardamom is a spice East Indians have used to good effect, as they are the creators of the Kama Sutra. Called the “grains of paradise,” you can find it in any grocery store. Organic cardamom can be recognized by the green color of the pods. To get the highly desirable grains, crush the pods in your mortar and pestle and extract the seeds. You will need:

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Cardamom from 6 pods
  • 1⁄2 cup ground coffee beans
  • 6 cups water
  • Cream or half & half
  • 1 tablespoon honey or raw sugar

 

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Sandalwood Spell for Grounding

Sandalwood, from the Sanskrit word chandana, has been used for thousands of years in India. The woody, sweet smell clears your mind and reconnects you to the earth. This simple spell can actually be used every day as prayer, or to prepare for meditation. Light a stick of sandalwood incense and “smudge” the area with the soothing smoke.

Anoint a brown candle with sandalwood oil. In scentless base oil, such as canola, olive or sesame, add:

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Pagan News Beagle: Fiery Tuesday, May 17

A woman convicted of witchcraft centuries ago gets a second look. Illegal sand mining in Taiwan raises concerns among environmentalists. And trade between Europe and the United States is debated. It's Fiery Tuesday, our weekly segment on political and societal news from around the world! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!

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Pagan News Beagle: Earthy Thursday, January 7

India faces a tough choice between cheap coal energy and renewable solar energy. A new discovery at Stonehenge causes controversy in the archaeological community. And the possibility of cleaner, greener cities for the future is considered. It's Earthy Thursday, our weekly segment on science and Earth-related news! All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!

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Pagan News Beagle: Fiery Tuesday, December 8

Feminists stand up for women's rights. Floods swamp India. And the issue of gun rights is tackled by a Pagan blogger. It's Fiery Tuesday, our weekly segment on societal and political news from around the globe. All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!

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Pagan News Beagle: Fiery Tuesday, December 1

The debate over refugees in Europe and America continues. Analysts wonder why it is America's youth are more comfortable with the word "socialism" than their elders are. And Bollywood star Aamir Khan sparks controversy in India after saying he and his wife are concerned with rising "intolerance" in the country. It's Fiery Tuesday, our weekly segment on political and societal news from around the world. All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!

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Pagan News Beagle: Fiery Tuesday, November 3

Vietnam protests its classification as a religious intolerant country. Refugees in Japan struggle to find a place in its legal system. And violence in Turkey divides the country. It's Fiery Tuesday, our weekly segment on political and societal news from around the world. All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!

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