"Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny",

Fall is in full swing all across the country, and we hope you're getting out and seeing the sights, tasting the flavors, and celebrating the bounty of the harvest season! As you prepare your garden for winter and your home for the holidays, don't forget these important dates.

Nov. 1 - Daylight Savings Time Ends - Did you "fall back"? Set your clocks back one hour to give yourself more morning daylight to garden by... or, if you're like me, another hour to sleep in!
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - Remember the sacrifices made by America's military veterans.
Nov. 15 - America Recycles Day - If you aren't already recycling at home or at the office, take the pledge and make an effort to do more!
Nov. 15-21 - National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week - This week's purpose is to bring greater awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Get involved in your own community - volunteer at a soup kitchen, harvest veggies from your garden for a food bank, donate unwanted clothing to a shelter, or send money to a service organization.
Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Day - Give thanks for the bounty of our gardens!
Nov. 27 - Black Friday - The unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season.

For centuries, the Western World has viewed Hecate as being the "evil, old hag" or the "goddess of evil and destruction" -- the devil in disguise. However, Hecate's true nature is one of life -- the Queen of All Living Things. She is the embodiment of the Triple Goddess -- Maiden, Mother, and Crone. She is the Goddess of the Moon, Goddess of Crossroads, and Goddess of Transition.

Hecate teaches us that we must face our fears and assumptions. It is only through facing them that we can overcome them. She is the Torch-Bearer and through Her we are able to shine a light into our inner darkness and unravel the mysteries lying within. Women are liberated through Her as She breaks the bonds that hold us -- even those that we create for ourselves.

Hecate is not a "coddling" Goddess -- Her wrath is swift, and She deals harshly with those who would do harm to Her followers. Those who seek Her must do so with open minds and open hearts for Her actions are swift and changes occur rapidly. She does not tolerate foolishness and is very likely to deal harshly with those who bring a situation upon themselves.

Hecate's path leads into the Darkness -- the Darkness within. If you fear to tread this path, seek your enlightenment elsewhere.