Truely Unique News and Events

Beltane/May Day
May Day has been celebrated form ancient times as a spring festival all over the world.

May Basket
(Sing to the tune” A Tisket, A Tasket”)
A-tisket, A-tasket I made a May Day Basket.
I filled it up with flowers bright and hung it on the door just right.

Beltane Herbs: All flowers, angelica, apple, ash, bluebell, calendula, cinquefoil, red clover, daisy, frankincense, hawthorn, honeysuckle, lilac, primrose, rose, rowan, St. John’s Wort, strawberry, woodruff
Beltane Incense: Frankincense, Lilac, Rose, Passion flower, Vanilla,.
Beltane Colors: Green, Soft pink, Blue, Yellow, White. All of the colors of the rainbow.
Beltane Decorations: Maypole, Strings of beads or flowers, Ribbons, Spring flowers (roses, bluebells, daisies, primrose, lilac), Daisy chain necklaces and bells on heels. Strawberries, Faeries.
Beltane Foods: Dairy, Oatmeal cakes, May Day bread, Cherries, Strawberries, Wine punches, Green salads, Ice cream, Red fruit, Shortbread, Sweet cakes, Wine, Cherry juice.
Beltane Sacred Gemstones: Emerald, Orange carnelian, Sapphire, Rose quartz.
Spell work: Spells for fertility, Love, Spiritual communion with deity, Safety, Prosperity, Conservation.

Activities to do on May Day:
Make a May Basket and fill it with flowers and give it to someone.
Make a pressed flower card. Sit in a pile of flowers.
Go into the woods and get in tuned with Mother Nature.
Make a garland of flowers to wear in your hair.
Dress up in bright flowery clothes or wear green.
Make a Jack-in-the-bush. (A pyramid shape of greenery, crowned in flowers representing the Jack–in-the-Green, or the Greenman.)
Dance around the maypole.
Wash your face with the morning dew.
Plant a tree in the yard of your love one.
Tie bells to your shoes to protect yourself from mischief fairy folk.
Bake sweet cakes and place them in your thyme garden to invite fairy folk.
Make candied violets.
Sales
Spiritual oils and Sun’s eye oils Buy 2 get one free.
Oil Burners and Candle Holders are 25% off
Egyptian statues are 25% off
African Art jewelry, hats and clothes are 50% off
Goddess cards are 50% off
Windchimes 25% off

More instore sales throughout the month.
Classes and Events
Call to reserve your space. Pay in advance and save $5.00 on each class. Materials included.
We are now open Friday nights.

April 5th 6pm: New Moon Circle. We will be holding an open Circle that night, along with a fire (weather permitting) Come join us for a night of mystery and manifesting! Free Event/Tips Appreciated.
April 8 Total Solar Eclipse. We will see it as a partial eclipse. Starting around 1:54 PM, the peak will be after 3:11 PM and will end around 4:26 PM. W and W is selling Eclipse Glasses in the store. Get yours before they run out.

April 12th 6pm: Intro to Draconic Magick with Dragon’s Cauldron. Come join the Dragon Witch for a night of dragons…! She will take you to another level, if you’re ready. This class is to introduce you to working with the dragons and finding your inner Dragon. Come talk dragons with Dragon’s Cauldron.
Class is $20 and a 2 hour class, pay in advance and its only $15.
(A new feature has been added….going to test it this coming up class….. You can’t make it, but want to be apart of it? Dragon’s Cauldron is going to do a ‘test run’ on using Zoom Meet that night. Want to be part of the beta testing? $10, and has to be prepaid before getting the link)

April 19th 6pm: Crystal Class with “The Bone Lady”. Come join Danielle Chavez on the wonders and beauties of crystals! Leave with a free bag of crystals! $20.00
April 19 &20: Toad Song Farm Herbs will be on sale at Truely Unique in Wilson for 2 days only. Mary will be there both days from noon until 5:00.
Plants will be $4 each, or 4 for $12. If you would like to pre-order, call, text, or email Mary before April 12. Mary’s cell: 919-815-6090. Email: toadsongfarm@earthlink.net

April 20th 11 AM to 4 PM EARTH DAY FESTIVAL. Read below.

April 25th 6pm: Osteomancy Class (Bone Throwing) for beginners with Wild Curiosities and the Dragon Witch. Come and learn what it all entails, down to even walking off with your very own kit. $50 for the class, pre-register, and its $40!

April 26th 6pm: Open Discussion for Bone Class Members any and all welcome. Free event/ Tips Appreciated.

April 20th 11 AM to 4 PM EARTH DAY FESTIVAL.
Are you ready for an action packed day here at Truely Unique?
We hope so, because we may have just pulled out all the stops for this year’s Earth Day bash!!!
Come celebrate our 20th year being here and part of this wonderful community!!
Vendors, arts and crafts, informational tables, music, classes, readers, etc.!!! Bring a chair, blankets, and
come have a good time with us!!!
~!~SURPRISE~!~ TAROT BY SENAH Is back!!!!!! She will be set up outside this year for the event!!
~!~SURPRISE~!~ The Gilded Dragon, Wilson’s game store will be setting up with us this year!! Hobbies, Coffee, Games, and More!
~Wild Curiosities will be set up with her amazing oddities, bone jewelry.
~Mary from Toad Song farm will have all her beautiful plants set up for sale that day as well as the Friday (April 19th) beforehand!
~Rev. Su Windsong, a very intuitive tarot reader will also be returning back to brighten your day!!
~Colt with Calhoun’s Mowing Service coming in with something totally different, need a garden tilled this spring to get ready for planting? He is loaded and ready. All the trinkets to get in tight spaces.. ranging from plow, tiller, rake, drag, etc. Who said you need a big tractor to make a home garden in your backyard work?
~ Renée with By Her Fires will be there with all of her spectacular goodies!!!!!!!!!!
~Luanda with Sharper Boutique will be there with her wild paintings!!!
~Madam Butterfly fluttering her way in with all of her gorgeous bling from Kalypso’s Bling!!!!
~Bruce from Highland Lathers coming in with their awesome soaps!!!!!!
~Hat with Ancient Audio will be set up with all of his vinyl’s and his random knick knacks!
~Jennifer and Gabrielle with Odds & Oods coming in with their crazy mysterious wares!!!!!!!!!!!
~Katie with K-Tea Botanicals with her bath salts that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed!
~Cody Lee with Awaken The North will have an informational table set up about the Heathen Community.
~Ty with EJ’s Candles, coming back for another year with her lovely candles and lotions!!
~Sam with Witches and Woodcarvers with her her eco-friendly pagan home good store!!!!
~Crystal owner of Punky Muffins Boutique will be set up with all of her glorious handcrafted sewn items!
~Erin from Mermaid Trinket’s with her gorgeous handmade trinkets!!!
~Sarah with Sarah’s Kitchen coming in with her homemade goodies they are divine by the way!!
~Todds Wood with be some awesome woodworking items i.e. dough bowls and chopping blocks!
~April coming in with her delicious freezed dried candy!!!!
~Laurie and Brian coming with their amazing creations!!!
~Empyrean Cards and readings as well as our crafting/vintage collectibles.
And soooo many more!!!
The Vendor list continues to grow daily!!
There will be two main events happening this day as well!!! We have locked down, not just one but TWO WitchCon Online presenters to do a Zoom class held specifically at the store!!!! Each class will be $20.00 a person, but you will have interaction with both presenters, as well as be able to ask questions straight to them! More details coming soon as far as what the classes entail!! (Will update as I get them!)
~Come join Byron Ballard a WitchCon Online presenter at 2pm for a fun filled Zoom class “Warts, Waters and What Mountain Folk Know”! Dive deep into the specific uses of water in Appalachian folk magic. From stump water and willowwater for cures to ditchwater for creativity and dish water for warts, the many uses of this powerful element have been passed down since the early days of immigration. Learn how they can broaden your own magical practice. This will be one of the two paid events for Earth Day $20.00 a person, but this also includes personal interaction with Byron via Zoom and you will be able to ask any questions that you may have!!

~Once again we have Sean Wilde (another WitchCon Presenter) closing us out at 5pm with his class on drumroll Vampires!!!!!!!! Vampires Among Us
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn about vampires living among us. Author Sean Wilde will go over recent vampire history, mythologies of various vampire groups, types of vampires and the different magic they employ. Learn to recognize a vampire, and defend against them. In this class you will learn: • The 21st-century history of vampires • Origin stories • Current groups • Types of living vampires and how they feed • Different ways of feeding • How to recognize a vampire • How to defend against one • About spiritual immortals • The magic they employ • About vampiric beings and people; from Kemet to the biblical Cain and Abel, the history, origins, and actions of vampires throughout the Western world will be explored and discussed.

Introduction to Reiki: With Reiki Master Osvaldo Soto. Learn the basics of Reiki and what it can do for you. This hour long course will answer all of your questions. $30.00, when you choose to take Reiki 1, you will receive $15.00 credit on Reiki 1. Limit 4 per class. Must RSVP. Class held in Elm City: 104 North Pender St. Elm City 27822. Call and set up appointments for Reiki 2, 3 or Master/teacher course. 252- 373-2035
Full Pink Moon or Sap Moon:
Full moon= April 23 3rd quarter= April 2 New moon= April 8 1st quarter April 15

April 8 Total Solar eclipse.
We will see it as a partial eclipse. Starting around 1:54 PM, the peak will be after 3:11 PM and will end around 4:26 PM. W and W is selling Eclipse Glasses in the store. Get yours before they run out.

Did you know that there are no blue moons this year? Sept 17, 18 partial Lunar Eclipse

Local Artist Services and POP-UP Vending
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturdays we have venders in the store selling their items for you.
Watch Facebook to see who will be in the store each week. We have spaces available for venders.

Wild Curiosities will be selling her wares every Thursday. Oddities, bone jewelry, specimens, and curiosities. If you love creepy things or just have a close relationship with the dead; there are plenty of things here for you! From bone jewelry, to ornate frames filled with specimens, you never know what you will find here!

Tarot Card Reading with Senah Owens. By appointment only. You can schedule through Truely Unique or by email at tarotbysenah@yahoo.com. She is also selling Gift Certificates for future readings. She will be back this spring.

Tarot Card Reading with Sam: Hi I’m Sam, and a newly available Tarot reader at the shop, Available for walk-ins my readings consist of a 13 card spread for 30 dollars and a short questions session after to clarify the overall message. I’ve been a reader for over 18 years and use some non-traditional methods to gain a precise understanding of your situation. I will not be available during class times.

Dragon’s Cauldron
Welcome to Truely Unique / Dragon’s Cauldron where you never know what you hear or see when you come in, promise that’s a guarantee!! Surprises are so coming in the next few weeks….keep watch!! Dragon’s Cauldron https://www.facebook.com/groups/dragonscauldron

We are open evenings during classes and we open the store by appointments.
Having a hard time getting to the store during regular hours? Remember; call and make an appointment 24 hours in advance and we will open for you.

Stone of the Month by Pathseeker
Stone and Birthstone: April Diamond

Stone: The April birthstone, diamond, in addition to being a symbol of everlasting love, was once thought to bring courage. In Sanskrit, the diamond is called Vajra, which also means lightning; in Hindu mythology, Vajra was the weapon of Indra, the king of gods.
Chakra: Crown Zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Leo Planet: Venus Element: Carbon Vibration: 33
Typical colors: While the vast majority of diamonds are colorless, they may express a full rainbow of fancy colors. From rare reds to deep blues to warm yellows, there is a fancy colored diamond for all preferences and occasions.
Healing: Purity, Harmony, Love, Abundance, Prosperity
Oil Pairings: Clove, Cypress, Frankincense, Sandalwood
Goddess / Gods: Angerona Roman Goddess of the Winter Solstice
Both the modern and official birthstone for the month of April is the Diamond. The April birthstone color is clear or white and the alternative April gemstone is any clear stone such as sparkling Quartz.
Besides being a meaningful gift for a special April birthday, Diamond jewelry is the also given to celebrate 10th, 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.

Road Trip Shopping Trip
Looking for something to do with your friends, group, and coworkers? Plan a Road Trip. Give us 24 hours’ notice and invite 3 or more people to socialize and shop at our store making a $350.00 purchase (all guest combined). We will have goodies, a free gift for each person, and the organizer will get a $10.00 gift certificate. Every member shopping will also get 10% off their totals.

Dill
Medicinally: Dill is an antispasmodic, antibacterial, expectorant, & stimulant. Good for colic and stomach ailments, relieves nausea. Strengthen fingernail by soaking them in a strong infusion of dill seed ten minutes a day.
Historically: In Anglo Saxon Times, this herb was a cure all from charms and to ward off diseases. (Elf Disease and Water Elf Disease.) Egyptian medical documents listed dill more than 5000 years ago. They used it to treat headaches. Roman and Greeks grew dill in their gardens for food, medicinal, and perfumed incense.
Pliny and Dioscorides wrote of its calming powers and called this herb Anethon. Dill was cultivated in the Palestine and many believed that it is the anise mentioned in the bible. Anglo Saxon’s called it Dylle and the old Norse, Dilla both meaning “to lull”. The Arch Bishop of Canterbury (Alfric) in the 10 century wrote about it. He thought it was to ward off charms and curses of witches. It was also used by witches and sorcerers.
Spiritual: Protection, (protects children) money, love, & lust. Dispels jealously, bad dreams, attracts money balances emotional issues. Place over your door to prevent evil from entering home. Make sachets for protecting your children. Adding dill to your bath water will make you irresistible. If eaten or smelled, will stimulate lust thoughts. Smell dill to cure hiccups. Traditionally Dill was believed to have protective powers and to counteract any spells and curses.
Planet: Mercury Element: fire Gender: masculine Deity: Hermes, Janus, Mercury, Anubis, Parts Used: leaves, seeds.
Try Dill on any summer salad, especially in potato salad and deviled eggs.
Grind dill seeds and use as an alternative to salt.

Dill Sauce for Fish
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or dried dill leaves
White pepper
Directions: Whisk together sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, and dill until well blended. Chill before serving.

Supporting Businesses we work with and support.
Many carry our products: Supporting and visiting them supports us.
3 Keys Conjure/Witchcraft Thrift Store. 650 Old Vanceboro Rd. New Bern NC 28560-8857
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Dancing Moon at 1840 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC carries our teas and incense. https://www.dancingmoonraleigh.com/
Create Your Dreams (https://createyourdreams.com/) Shares our news with all.
Your Herbal Health at Tar River Flea Market. 1820 S Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount. https://www.alignable.com/rocky-mount-nc/your-herb-health-the-tar-river-flea-market
Toad Song Farm https://www.facebook.com/toadsongfarm
Wild Curiosities https://wildcuriosities94.com/
Mystical Mysti Candles Mystical Mysti Candles – MYSTICAL MYSTI CANDLES
The Novel Nest Bookstore. 120 Goldsboro St Wilson. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089859639534
Ravens Fur made our “We are Truely Unique” Coffee Cups. https://www.facebook.com/RavensFur.farm

Wanted
Authors:
We are looking for people who would like to write small articles for our newsletter. If you are interested please email me at support@truelyunique.com

Book Club night…
Are you interested in a book club? Are you interested in exploring self-love and shadow work? We are now checking interest for a book club. Starting the month of March for a book called unicorn tails, a guided journey for magical life. This journal has guided prompts in order to help us better understand ourselves.

Email contact@witchesandwoodcarvers.com with two days of the week that would work for you, with the intent to start in March. Books are already in store for perusal.

Awaken the North Meet and Greet: …Cody Lee as an Emissary of the Awaken the North group will be on sight at the store on the 20th of April for Earth Day. Who are the Awaken The North? Awaken the North, is a movement towards the healing of the Asatru faith. We are a pre-Christian religion that is being re-constructed. Our goal at Awaken the North, is to provide a place for all kindred’s and solitary practitioners to gather, learn, and grow. We are hoping to connect Asatruars, under every banner. https://awakenthenorth.org/