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Greetings Neighbors,

Welcome to the May 2013 edition of DragonBytes! I would like to welcome all the new folks who have signed up for the DragonMarsh newsletter. To contact us for any reason, including questions and comments, please e-mail the store at dragonmarsh@aol.com. For any last minute updates and breaking information, follow us on Twitter, MySpace, Livejournal and on Facebook.

New & News this Month!

May hearlds the true start of the Spring Faire season, not only locally, but across the U.S. If you know of an event that you think should be included in our Faires & Festivals list, send us the information for review.

The 2013 Redlands Shakespere Festival runs from May 9th to May 26th, featuring three of the Bards plays and an interesting twist. I won't reveal what it is here, for more information please visit http://www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com/

Riverside is going to get sudsy when the Inland Empire Beer Festival Taste of Brews returns to White Park on May 25th. for more information, visit www.tasteofbrews.com

New or back in stock in May!

Just in, another shipment of new tea pots and tea cups, both single and sets. Mothers day is coming up soon and we have gift sets for her as well. We also have something we call, "Framed Funnies", humorous saying on a canvas frame, hand embellished and made totally in the USA. We also have a new assortment of Mangrove/Cypress Roots.

DragonMarsh Hours

Sunday to Thursday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday & Saturday, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, with the exception of major holidays. Remember, We will be CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Upcoming & Ongoing Events for May

This Month at The Fox Shows include The Riverside Philharmonic and "Elvis Lives" . For more information, please visit Riverside Fox.

More Events

Updating the 2013 Event page goes on. On any event with a "DragonMarsh will be in attendance" notice, we can bring special orders to you. Please make sure you e-mail or call the store 3-5 days before the event, so that we may have time to pack your order the field stock going to the event.

May 2013

Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire

Millcreek Hollow, West Pioneer Road , Marriott-Slaterville, Utah May 3rd-19th 2013

http://www.utahrenfest.com/

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Faire in the Grove

Forest Grove, Oregon May 4th-5th 2013

http://www.faireinthegrove.com/

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Th'Gatherin' Ancient Festival O'Beltane

WaKeeney, Kansas May 4th 2013

http://www.thgatherin.com (785) 743-5423

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Nebraska Renaissance Faire

Site: Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch , near Papillion, Nebraska May 4th-12th 2013

http://www.nebfaire.com

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Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle at Muskogee, Oklahoma

3400 West Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee, Oklahoma May 4th - June 2nd 2013

http://www.okcastle.com

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The Maryland Faerie Festival

Camp Ramblewood, 2564 Silver Road, Darlington, Maryland 21034 May 10th-12th 2013

http://www.marylandfaeriefestival.org/

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Virginia Renaissance Faire

Lake Anna Winery, Virginia May 11th - June 9th 2013

http://www.VARF.org

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Crossroads Koroneburg European Old World Festival

Riverview Park Corona/Norco, California 92880 May 11th - June 16th 2013

http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview (951) 735-0101

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Ye Merry GreenWood at Glastonbury

Toledo, Oregon May 11th-13th 2013

http://www.yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org/toledofaire_glastonbury.htm

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The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire

Shire of the Three Maples, Kingston, New Hampshire May 11th-19th 2013

http://www.nhrenfaire.com

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Calaveras County Faire & Jumping Frog Jubilee

Calaveras County Faire & Frogtown Angels Camp California 95222 May 16th-19th 2013

http://www.frogtown.org

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The Steampunk World's Fair

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States 08854 May 17th-19th 2013

http://steampunkworldsfair.com/

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Connecticut Renaissance - Robin Hood Springtime Festival

Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane, Guilford, Connecticut May 18th - June 2nd 2013

http://robinhoodsfaire.com/

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Janesville Renaissance Fair

Traxler Park, Janesville, Winconsin May 18-19 2013

http://www.jvlfaire.com/

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MayFaire Renaissance Festival

Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall, Michigan May 18th-27th 2013

http://www.mayfaireren.com

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Dubuque Renaissance Faire

Camp Albrecht Acres, Sherrill, Iowa May 18th-19th 2013

http://www.dbqrenfaire.org/

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St. Louis Renaissance Faire

Rotary Park, Wentzville, Missouri May 18th - June 9th 2013

http://www.renstl.org/main/

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United Scottish Society Highland Gathering And Festival

Orange County Fairgrounds- Southern California May 25th-26th 2013

http://www.scotsfest.com/

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Potero Spring War (SCA Event- not Faire)

Potero County Park, Potero California. Memorial Weekend May 23rd-27th 2013

"DragonMarsh will be in attendance"

http://www.potrerowar.org/

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Iowa Renaissance Festival

Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies, near Iowa City May 23rd-27th 2013

http://www.festint.com/iowarenfest/index.shtml

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Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, May 30th - June 1st 2013

http://www.billybowlegspiratefestival.com/

Macabre Faire Film Festival Summer 2013

Best Western Hotel 173 Sunrise Highway, RockVille Centre, New York 11570 May 31st - June 2nd 2013

http://www.livingdeadmafia.com/lead-stories/305-macabre-faire-film-festival.html

These are just some of the many events listed on our Faire Events Page. To see them all, click on the link below.

Faire Events

DragonMarsh Classes

Because all of our classes require preparation (of student supplies, hand outs, demonstration supplies, etc.) ahead of time by the teachers, it is necessary for interested students to sign up before the actual date of the class. If less than 3 students are signed up, the class may very likely be postponed until a later date. (If a class is postponed, students do not lose their fee, but will be asked to attend the class at a later date when there are more participants. If a class is cancelled due to a lack of participants, the class fee you paid may also be transferred to any other class of your choice. If you are unable to attend the class, you must notify DragonMarsh no later than 24 hours prior to the class, or you will forfeit your class payment.)

Wednesday May 8th 7pm Exploring Dreams & Divinations $25.00- Pendulum? Dreams? Tea leaves? Runes? Coins? Talking Boards? Scrying? Dice? Eggs? Bones? What do they all do? What does it mean?? Learn all about these divinization tools and much more! We will discuss the good and the bad, the large & the small, the easy and the difficult. Now is your chance to try something new! Class fee includes materials & all supplies for class project.

Thursday May 9th 7pm Tasty Tea Tasing $10.00 @ or 2/$15.00- Tea balls, Tea cups, Tea pots, Tea bricks, Loose and Bagged! Confused about the difference between black, green, white and red teas? What about fruit or flowering teas? Wondering the proper way to store tea? Puzzled about caffeine in your tea? Learn the History of tea and the correct way to brew each type. Find a new favorite by sampling a variety of herbal, fruit, flowering, black, green, red, white, oolong, and pu'erh (aged) teas plus much more!

Saturday May 11th 1-3pm Mothers’s Day Giftmaking Workshop $5.00 Ages 5+* – DragonMarsh is offering a workshop to make unique gifts for Mom, Aunt, Gramma,and other mother-figures (or just yourself)! The fee includes handmaking one spa gift and a handmade giftcard. Multiple gifts can be made for additional fee. *Parents and caregivers are required to remain in the store during class.

Saturday May 11th 4pm Luxurious Lotions, Potions & Herbal Soap $25.00- Come create custom scented lotion, oils, and gels. Then decorate and gift package them for gift giving (or keeping for yourself!). Making Herbal Soap- Create several hand-made soaps that include herbs, scents and color! Remember to bring an apron or wear an old shirt this class can get messy!

Sunday May 12th 1-3pm Mothers’s Day Giftmaking Workshop $5.00 Ages 5+*– DragonMarsh is offering a workshop to make unique gifts for Mom, Aunt, Gramma,and other mother-figures (or just yourself)! The fee includes handmaking one spa gift and a handmade giftcard. Multiple gifts can be made for additional fee. *Parents and caregivers are required to remain in the store during class.

Tuesday May 14th 7pm- Workings for Money & Prosperity $22.00- Got Money? Need a boast in your pocketbook? Need a raise? Do bill collectors have your number on speed dial? Everyone wants more money! This class will help you learn how to find, earn or receive more money and grow prosperous in your life. Class fee includes materials & all supplies for class project.

Friday May 17th 7pm- Candle Magick $28.00- Need to "light” a fire under your current project? Need love, luck, money, protection, or a new job? Feel something strange in your neighborhood? Got Wick? Are you burning your candle at both ends? Can you burn it now? Learn what candle shape & color to use for what spell and why. Learn the do’s & Don’ts of magickal candle burning. Taper? Votive? Tea light? Figure? Jar? Pillar? Knob? Learn how the moon or sun phase will affect your work. Learn to safely Bless, charge and make Magickal candles for any purpose. Learn what candle you should ALWAYS have in your home. Learn what never to do to a candle. Learn how to incorporate stones, crystals, herbs, oils and magickal symbolism in your candles.. Plus much more. Fee includes class, hand outs and all supplies for class project. "Don’t be left in the dark!”

Sunday May 19th 5pm- House Blessing & Cleansing $28.00- Do you feel Discord in your own Castle? Having strange Dreams? Feel a presence not your own? Is there a fog of unhappiness on your family? Feeling a negativity in your home? Do Strange noises go bump in the night (that aren’t the cat!)? This class will Help you to Cleanse and Bless your home or apartment. Your Home should be your Sanctuary -We will explore in this class: House Blessing Ceremonies & Gifts from Many Cultures

House Cleansings & Purifications- Learn the best type for you! Learn the many forms of cleaning the negativity and "psychic slime” from your home or workplace. Learn the proper way to smudge & sweep your home with white or silver sage and much more. Learn to remove any negative spirits, energy or ??? that makes your home uncomfortable. Learn to extend your cleansings to you, yourself, your family and pets.

Physical items for Blessing & Cleansings - How to use Physical items to increase or boost your homes protection or cleanse negative energies around your life. Learn to use Candles, Amulets, Crystals, Herbs, Plants, Oils and Incense in your home. Learn the use of Holy objects & Prayer work to ask for help in a crisis. Learn How to Find and Assign a House Guardian to Watch over your Home. Much More! We Will Be Making In Class– A Custom House Blessing Bottle!

Wednesday May 29th 7pm- Magickal Tools & Altars $22.00- What IS the difference between a wand, a staff and a broom? Does it matter what color my Athame’ is? Can I make my own pentacle? Do I really need a cord? What is a grimore anyway? Learn the answers to these questions and many more! Learn all about Magickal tools. What are they? Do you need ALL of them? How to use them properly? Learn how to care bless & consecrate your tools. Separate Myth from Magick Bring any tool you have questions about. Class fee includes all materials.

Thursday May 30th 7pm-Sacred Spaces-Calling Circles & Quarters $25.00- What is a circle and what do I do in it? How do I make one? How does it work? How do I get rid of it? Learn the art of creating a sacred space for prayer work, meditation, celebrating holidays and much more. Students will explore different ways of calling quarters including watchtowers, angels, dragons/animals and elements. Topics include casting without tools, defining space, dismissing & cleanup of circles, Q & A and live demonstrations. Class fee includes materials, handouts & all supplies for class project.

Click Here for a Full List of DragonMarsh In Store and Online Classes

Dragon Sky Watch

As the evening sky darkens, we bid a fond farewell to Comet Panstarrs, on it's way back out to the Oort Cloud, never to return in our lifetimes. I hope that some of you saw it, all my viewing oppertunities were blocked by work or weather. Inbound is Comet ISON, due in November. A tip of the old space helmet to Sir Richard Branson, Burt Rutan and the rest of the Virgin Galactic team on a sucessfull test of Spaceship 2 (Enterprise).

Solar & Lunar Eclipses

May 10th, there will be a Solar eclipse visible from the Southern Hemisphere, while on May 25th the Lunar eclipse will be seen in the Northern Hemisphere. For more information, please visit the NASA Eclipse Website.

May Moon

Grass Moon, Hare Moon, Bright Moon, Dragon Moon, Milk Moon

California snow pack is only 17% of normal, that means that this year will be a bad fire season, if you live in an area that calls for brush clearence, DO IT NOW! This year, the grass moon is a Dry Brown Grass Moon. This may mean water restriction being put in, so plan any gardens or lawn upgrades accordingly.

New Moon	First Quarter	Full Moon	Last Quarter
April 10th 2:39 am	April 18th 5:33 am	April 25th 1:33 pm	May 2nd 4:17 am
May 9th 5:32 pm	May18th 9:36 pm	May 25th 9:27 pm	May 31st 12:00 pm

Horoscopes By Rose Blackstone

Capricorn (December 22- January 20) A sudden change will catch you off guard this month, but don’t let it get you down. Things happen for a reason, and change is meant to keep us on our toes and push us forward into a better future. When things get overwhelming, remind yourself that the Universe never throws more at you than you can handle. Take a deep breath and conquer the issue one step at a time.

Aquarius (January 21- February 19) Use this month to catch up on some of the activities you’ve put off in order to be a “responsible” adult. All work an no play makes for a boring life, so take a moment to yourself to be “just yourself.” this means doing something new, something silly or just something different from the norm. Let yourself play and -gasp!- even fail. For if we do not allow ourselves to experiment, how will we ever learn what we are capable of?

Pisces (February 20- March 20) If life seems like an uphill battle, just transform yourself into the best warrior possible. You know your strengths, use them to get the upper hand in the situation you face this month. Pair yourself up with good sparring partners and push yourself to the limits. These bonds you make with others will sustain you through the obstacles you face and build a friendship which will benefit you for years to come.

Aries (March 21-April 20) Every life has its ups and downs, just as every journey has an obstacle or two. Sometimes the way to dealing with the bad times is to change your perspective of them. When something bad happens, allow yourself to feel it, even mourn it if necessary. -but do not wallow in it and use it as an excuse to keep yourself from living life. The lesson you learn will help to make you a stronger person. But only if you have the strength to walk away from the bad and embrace the good.

Taurus (April 21- May 21) A strong maternal figure will lead you down a different path than the one you are used to traveling. Listen to this person with an open mind, for she has seen the world and knows what you seek, dear traveler. The journey is worth more than the destination, and will be one which you will remember for the rest of your life.

Gemini (May 22- June 21) Take a moment this month to commune with nature. You have been cooped up indoors too much and have forgotten what the real world is like. So take a long walk, have a picnic or even camp out for a weekend to feel the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and the birdsong in your ears. The office can wait a little longer, nature demands that you keep the appointment with her.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) A journey ending is not a sad tale, but is the beginning of another. And though we may hate to see those we love leave us, know that they were brought into our lives to teach us what we needed to know before they left. Just as a wise master teaches his student, so too does the student in turn teach another when he masters himself. So too, might you pass on your knowledge to another when they begin their journey.

Leo (July 23- August 22) Do not judge others too harshly as your own time to be judged is close at hand. Karma never seems to work fast enough for those you believe deserve a dose of their own grief, yet comes too swiftly and heavy handed when dealt in your own life. There is a simple solution to this: when you feel as though you are being wronged, do not attempt to make it right by getting angry with those who attack you, rather, use it as an opportunity to better yourself. Do not let unjust criticisms poison your soul, but take what grain of truth they may have uttered and learn from them in order to transform yourself into a better person -and the karma will follow.

Virgo (August 21- September 21) Misery loves company and this month finds you with more than you can handle. But -and listen carefully- if you want to make a difference for the better, then you have to ditch the negativity in your life. Bad things, and even bad people, call unnecessary problems into their lives to keep the cycle of anger/hate/depression spinning. So get off the rollercoaster while you can and put yourself on the path of happiness.

Libra (September 22- October 22) An unkind word is like a precious jewel stolen from your heart. Someone close to you uttered something which cannot be forgotten -but it may be forgiven. There is a difference, and this month you will learn it. While you need not forget this indiscretion, to forgive it is to release the anger and the disappointment you had with this person you trusted so much. Forgiveness makes you a better person, but never forget the lesson which you have learned.

Scorpio (October 23- November 21) A pearl of wisdom has no value unless shared with others. Many have depended upon you throughout the years for advice when it was needed -and quite a few times when is was not asked for. And though you see yourself as a masterful advisor to those around you, you may wish to hold back on all that eager knowledge you would spread like butter on the toast of the world. Not everyone is open to your “wisdom”, and there are those who need to learn their lessons on their own. Act not like the overbearing school teacher eager to whip his students into shape, but as the kindly hermit who offers advice to the hero as he begins his quest.

Sagittarius (November 22- December 21) A financial matter will be yours to decide this month -and who will benefit from it? Use your best judgment and try to be fair to all parties involved. While emotions will run rampant throughout the whole ordeal, let logic have the better seat at this trial to keep a clear head on consequences of your actions.

Stone Lore By Rose Blackstone

Spectrolite / Labradorite

Spectrolite comes from the family of feldspars related to Labradorite. Spectrolite is rainbow colored with deep, rich shades that make it unique in its gem family of feldspar. Labradorite has a grayish blue flash in color with a silver gray base -in contrast, Spectrolite exhibits multiple shades of its various colors. Reds range from pink to magenta to a deep, blood red. Blue Spectrolite ranges from a light robin's egg shade to a bright aqua color to a deep navy. The purple form ranges from the palest of orchid to a rich, royal purple. It also contains colors of yellow, orange, green and more. The "flash" of these stones is known as "labradorescence." The colors change according to the angle of light refraction.

Spectrolite was discovered quite by accident during World War II. The stones were used to form obstacles for tanks as they made their way across the Findland's eastern border. Because of its uniqueness, it is entitled to its own gem name, which was given to it by a Finnish professor who sought to convey the many color changes of Finland's seasons. Spectrolite means "stone of light."

Labradorite was originally discovered in on St. Paul Island, Labrador, Canada in 1770. Pieces of the stone were found amongst the artifacts of the Red Painted People of Maine. The name Labradorite comes from the province of Labrador in Canada, which is a famous locality for Labradorite with an iridescent play of colors. Feldspar is derived from the German word feld which means field. According to an Eskimo legend, the Northern Lights were once imprisoned in the rocks along the coast of Labrador. It is told that a wandering Eskimo warrior found them and was able to free most of the lights with a mighty blow of his spear. Some of the lights were still trapped within the stone, and thus we have today the beautiful mineral known as Labradorite.

Spectrolite has many healing properties. It enhances a person's natural aura. It also seeks to bring peace and tranquility to those who wear it. Many believe that it wards off negativity and improves its wearer's ability to get along with and communicate with others. For that reason, it is considered a stone of mediation. The gem also possesses healing properties for those who have difficulty sleeping. In particular, the blue and blue-green shades of Spectrolite are useful for this purpose. Psychics use Spectrolite to help enhance their natural intuitive powers. It is believed to bring forth an individual's personal strengths, talents, and creativity.

Labradorite has been found in some meteorites and those pieces are thought to bring clarity of thought, and the wisdom of other worlds and universes to us. Labradorite promotes strength of will and a feeling of inner worth about your own abilities, while relieving insecurity and apprehension about your value as a spiritual being. Labradorite helps to combine intellectual thought with intuitive wisdom enhancing discernment in all situations. This gemstone elicits creativity by inspiring you to come up with original ideas and solutions to problems.

Labradorite brings patience, which leads to better focus and concentration. This stone enhances perseverance, very helpful for those who are facing a period of sustained work, such as students at exam time, and for those who are prone to overwork. Labradorite is said to provide quick relief from anxiety, hopelessness and depression, replacing them with enthusiasm, self-confidence and inspiration. It is said to dispel negativity and to bring clear understanding by enhancing clarity of thought and improving one's ability to cooperate with others in harmony. Labradorite is also said to give perseverance, strength and enhanced intuition when one is experiencing times of conflict and change.

Great care should be taken to protect both forms of this beautiful feldspar. It should never to immersed into harsh chemicals or into ultrasonic cleaners. Instead, it should be merely wiped clean with a slightly damp, soft cloth or washed with pure water and an extremely soft brush.

Found primarily in Finland, Spectrolite is mined in limited quantities in the countries of Canada, India, Madagascar, Newfoundland, and Russia and has a Mohs hardness of 6.5.

Labradorite is also found in India, Madagascar, Newfoundland, and Russia and has a Mohs hardness of 6.

Dragon Thoughts

Im looking for a roofer. Over the years, the old caves ridgeline has seen it share of wind & crows and needs replacement sometime this summer. I am fully open to barter, so, if you are a roofer or know one that might be interested, contact me after May 22nd. Time for me to get back to work!

'Till the next Byte,

The Dragon

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