January 2023

 Truely Unique News and Events.               2006 US HWY 301 South Wilson NC 27893

            Sign up on truelyunique.com                        follow us on Facebook

We all fall into the rut of making New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s try something else this year.  Before we try to put something positive in our lives we must first get rid of some of our negative things.  Get a shoebox or Amazon box seal it up and decorate it. Cut a slit in the top of the box and you now have your negative box.  EVERY TIME you feel pain, negativity, extreme anger, etc. write it down, and throw it away in your box and your life. Use scrap paper or sticky notes.  Say you are at work and something happens; write it down and when you get home put it in your box. You are now rid of it.  Try this for January and see how you feel.   On the next full moon Saturday, Feb 4th, Burn your box and get all the bad stuff out of your life.  We will start a fire at the store around 2 PM (weather permitting) so you can bring your box to burn.  Let me know if this is working for you.

Sale: All Bulk herbs, culinary and teas are 75% off for the month. Counts for all jar herbs and spices. (Not for packaged herbs.)

One of our local artist, Ravens Fur made our “We are Truely Unique” Coffee Cups.  This is our fund raiser for the year. Buying a cup or two will make great gifts as well as supporting one or more of our favorite community projects. 

Tarot Card Reading with Senah Owens                    Every Friday and Saturday

You can schedule through Truely Unique or by email at tarotbysenah@yahoo.com or drop in and wait for a space. She is also selling Gift Certificates for future readings.

https://www.facebook.com/toadsongfarm

Toad Song Farm Imbolc

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023 AT 5 PM – 10 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/469376422058472?active_tab=about

Moon

Full moon= Jan 6      3rd quarter= Jan 14      new moon= Jan 21     1st quarter Jan 28

Supporting Businesses

Support local businesses that carry our products:

Dancing Moon in Raleigh carries our teas and incense.

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.

Dharma’s Love (https://www.dharmaslove.com/) (Fuquay Varina)

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.

Imbolc/ Candle mass/ Imbolg/ Oimealg/ Brigantia/ Lupercus/ Disting/ Lupercalia

February 2 or when the sun is 15 degrees Aquarius

Deities of Imbolc: All Virgin/Maiden Goddesses, Brighid, Aradia, Athena, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Love and Fertility, Aengus Og, Eros, and Februus.
Symbolism of Imbolc: Purity, Growth and Renewal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new. The end of winter.
Symbols of Imbolc: Brideo’gas, Besoms, White Flowers, Candle Wheels, Brigid’s Crosses, Priapic Wands (acorn-tipped), and Ploughs.
Herbs and Flowers of Imbolc: Angelica, Basil, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Cinnamon, Coltsfoot, Dandelion, Dill, Frankincense, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Nettles, Orris Root, Rosemary, Violets, and all white or yellow flowers.
Foods of Imbolc: Pumpkin and Sunflower seeds, Poppy seed Cakes, muffins, scones, and breads, all dairy products, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Raisins, Honey Cakes, Spiced Wines and Herbal Teas.
Incense of Imbolc: Basil, Bay, Wisteria, Cinnamon, Violet, Vanilla, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
Colors of Imbolc: White, Pink, Red, Yellow, lt. Green, Brown.
Stones of Imbolc: Amethyst, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Onyx, and Turquoise.
Activities of Imbolc: Candle Lighting, Stone Gatherings, Snow Hiking and Searching for Signs of Spring, Making of Brideo’gas and Bride’s Beds, Making Priapic Wands, Decorating Ploughs, Feasting, and Bon Fires maybe lit and planning your garden.

Spell work appropriate for Imbolc: Spells for beginnings, Rejuvenation spells, Purification spells, and Spells for good luck for future endeavors. Candle Spells.

Echinacea   (Echinacea augustifolia)

Medicinally: Stimulates the body defense systems against disease. An antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral herb.  It stimulates the immune system. Echinacea is often used for treatment and prevention of urinary tract infection. It is one of the best blood purifiers.

Caution: To be most effective, take only a few days at a time when needed.

Historically:  Winnebago tribesman put the plant in their mouths before performing a coal ritual. Magicians would wash their hands with Echinacea before plunging them in scalding water. During the 19th century, Echinacea was used as a blood purifier and a treatment for dizziness.

Spiritually:  Strengthens many health spell works. Many native tribes used as an offering to the spirits to ensure strength. Carrying it will provide inner strength in stressful or trying times.

– The seed I planted in the earth will slumber ‘neath the snow. And many days will come and pass before I see it grow.  Gryphons Moon

Truely Unique News and Events.

November/December 2022
Truely Unique News and Events.
2006 US HWY 301 South Wilson NC 27893
Sign up on truelyunique.com Follow us on Facebook

The holiday season is here!
We will have whatever you need for everyone for the months to come.
We will have games, weekly sales, and contest.
Most days we will serve refreshments like teas, cider and goodies.
Every Saturday we have spaces for our local artist and businesses to also sell their wares.
We have the BEST and most stocking stuffers in the area.
Come in and get a gift basket or a gift certificate.
With 24 hours’ notice we will make a special gift basket for you.
We have all of your cooking spices for the holiday meals, homemade cocoa, soup and dips.
Our merchandise is up to the ceiling; it gives you so much to choose from.
Bring a friend, bring a group, and bring in your reward cards.
Why go anywhere else to find your holiday gifts.

One of our local artist, Ravens Fur made our “We are Truely Unique” Coffee Cups. This is our fund raiser for the year. Buying a cup or two will make great gifts for the holidays, as well as supporting one or more of our favorite community projects. We have tea samples to put in the cups for gifts from us.

Book Signing
Nov 19th Book signing: Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic~ by Sam Bo Thompson. 1 PM to 4 PM discussion throughout day.
Workshop, Book Signing, Trunk Sale, Oh My!! Turning Metal into Magical Tools: Simple, common metal items can be magical tools as well. We will discuss some magical metal tools & weapons that are found in various parts of the Irish Lore/mythology. From there, we will talk about ideas, concepts & applications that can be used today in our magical working. We’ll talk about the properties of several common metals (copper, iron/steel, bronze), discuss how to be intentional using metal magically, and brainstorm ideas on how to be creative adding it into our magical toolbox. We’ll explore examples on creating tools from every day, easy to obtain items. It’s time to expand your magical toolbox with ‘shiny stuff’. If you use any metal in your practice, or want to, this workshop is for you! Book signing: Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic~

Written by a successful magical blacksmith and teacher who ships ‘forge bling’ all over the world. Trunk Sale: Hand-forged ritual and wearable copper, steel and bronze items made from repurposed metal, using charcoal made from fallen trees.
Every piece is a sacred work of art, often forged during dark or full moons. Includes: Divination Dice & Ogham Sets, Candle Scribes, Wands, Altar Dishes, Intention Pendants & Bracelets, Feather Pendants, Herb-Infused Tribute Oil, Black Salt, Anvil Dust & House Wards.
Sam has been a practicing pagan since the 90’s. A past VP and President of Triad CUUPs (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans). He is a Reiki Master Teacher and a certified Great Life Coach. He started his blacksmithing journey around 2012 and took to it like a duck to water. His ‘steel and copper rose’ was a finalist in Our State Magazine. The seasonal weekend workshops on Primitive Blacksmithing and Magical Blacksmithing are always full of folks from all over the country. The focal point of his Work is on the magical part of blacksmithing, and he’s currently a full-time primitive magical smith. His Work has been shipped over much of the world. Being a Priest of the Morrigan heavily influences his Work, and his smithy is dedicated to Her. He is very proud to be an Army Veteran and is the author of the newly released book ‘Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic’ (see flyer)

Pop up festival every Saturday starting in October till end of December.
Every Year Truely Unique opens their parking lots so local artist and small businesses may sell their wares throughout the holiday season. This is a great place to buy those one of a kind holiday gifts. For this to be successful; a local artist would go on Facebook and find the event. Post what they have and what days they will be there. Then share it to all of your friends, We will also share it. This way our customers know when you are coming and be there to get Great Gifts. Booths are $10.00.

Tarot Card Reading with Senah Owens
Every Friday and Saturday
You can schedule through Truely Unique or by email at tarotbysenah@yahoo.com or drop in and wait for a space. She is also selling Gift Certificates for future readings.

Open House
Sunday December 11th is Elm City parade and Christmas event. Look on Facebook for more details. ALSO, same day stop by Osvaldo’s and Kays home for a holiday open house to visit, and have goodies. 104 N Pender St North, Elm City.

Watch Facebook and call us for our Black Friday and Small Business Saturdays specials. We will be open from 10 to 6 PM both days. We will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Supporting Businesses
Support local businesses that carry our products:
Dancing Moon in Raleigh carries our teas and incense.
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.
Dharma’s Love (https://www.dharmaslove.com/) (Fuquay Varina)

Coupon
Bring a friend with you shopping or meet some friends here. If you are reading this tell our staff and we will give you a free heart (love) on our rewards card for bringing in your friends.

July 2022 Truely Unique News and Events

Truely Unique News and Events.
2006 US HWY 301 South Wilson NC 27893
Sign up on truelyunique.com Follow us on Facebook

Monthly Sales
New stones, herbs, fun items, altar, bug off, Alchemy cups and jewelry,
and new large lawn bug off incense.

Purchase two incense and get an incense burner at 50% off.
(Remember buy 4 incense get one free)

Crystal Earth Studios fine silver 25% off. Each comes with a free cloth bag.

All culinary spices are buy one get one free. (Mix and match, equal or lesser value, includes our BBQ rubs and mixed seasonings.)
Try one of our BBQ rubs for your summer cookouts.

Wizarding Weekend in Wilson!
Historic Downtown Wilson July 29 at AM – July 31 at 6 PM
~!~Meet The Witches Of Wilson~!~
Calling all witches, wizards and Potter fans. Come join us for a Magickal weekend!!!
Come get your photo with our Harry Potter display, paint your very own magickal rock, try your hand at guessing what is in our mystery box, free face painting, take a look through all of the mystical things we have in store for you, and but of course, Meet The Witches of Wilson!!!!
We will be set up in Iconostar Art courtyard Friday and Saturday 12-5, and then on Sunday 10-6 in the Friday, July 29th
Garden!!
We want all to head downtown dressed in your best witch outfit. We also are looking for volunteers for the weekend. (Call the store and talk to Sheena.) Find out all of the info on Facebook or come in and get a list of events.
Come into the store on the way to get a selfie with Snape standee.

https://www.facebook.com/events/495429885691730/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

Tarot Card Reading with Senah Owens
Every Friday and Saturday
You can schedule through Truely Unique or by email at tarotbysenah@yahoo.com or drop in and wait for a space. She is also selling Gift Certificates for future readings.

Lughnasadh or Lammas August 1
First of the three Harvests. Honoring all of the Sun Gods.
Bring Forth the First Fruits and Celebrate.

Colors: Red, gold, yellow, green, orange, brown and black.
Herbs: Ginseng, Eucalyptus, Alfalfa, Frankincense, Hops, Rosemary, Sage, Silk, Calendula, & Fenugreek.
Foods: Corn, Wheat, Rye, Rice, Barley, and other grains. Blackberries, honey butter, tomatoes, cucumbers, and all other first Harvest foods.
Rocks & Stones: Moss Agate, Citrine, Tourmaline, Amber, Green Garnet, Green Jasper, Bloodstone, Topaz, and Malachite.
Incense, Energy, Sandalwood, Greenman, Frankincense,

Shopping List: Candles, Alter Items, Herbs, Stones, Incense, Wands, Magical Spoons, Spiritual Awareness baths, Goblets, bells, cauldrons.
Make Grain Wreaths, Corn Dollies, Corn Cakes and Sunny Colored Cookies, Drink Ale and Blackberry Wine. Try you best in Games of Skills, and Count your Blessings while passing the loaf of bread and the goblet of wine.

Supporting Businesses
Support local businesses that carry our products:
Dancing Moon in Raleigh carries our teas and incense.
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.
Dharma’s Love (https://www.dharmaslove.com/) (Fuquay Varina)
Carries our incense.

Classes and Events:
All classes can be by appointment only. Let us know what class and what day and let us create a class for you. Ask a friend or two to join in. To reserve a class, call or email saying you are attending. To prepay: go to the store, call the store or go to PayPal and pay at sales@truelyunique.com. Call and make your own appointment for Reiki sessions or Meditation, Grounding and Centering: Call and set up appointments for Reiki 2, 3 or Master/teacher course.

July 12th Tuesday: 1 PM to 3 PM. Mugwort smudge making. Let’s harvest some Mugwort and I will teach you how to wrap a smudge stick with it. $5.00 or a bag of beans or rice for the food bank.

Monthly Sales

Every week we will have 15 or more items on sale till they are gone. Look on Facebook or come in to see what we have for you.

Classes and Events:

All classes can be by appointment only. Let us know what class and what day and let us create a class for you. Ask a friend or two to join in.   To reserve a class, call or email saying you are attending. To prepay: go to the store, call the store or go to PayPal and pay at sales@truelyunique.com.    We will not have the class unless there is a paid rsvp.

Call and make your own appointment for Reiki sessions or Meditation, Grounding and Centering:  Call and set up appointments for Reiki 1, 2, 3 or Master/teacher course.

May 2022

Mothers Day Sales
Alchemy jewelry and items 20% off
Crystal Earth Studios Jewelry 20% off
Pepi Jewelry including birthstone hearts 20% off
All jewelry will come with a bag or a box for gift giving.
Good till May 15th

Monthly Sales
Polished rocks, hearts, pillars, and larger pieces are 50% off
(All are in a sale display)
Buy two suns Eye Oils and get an oil burner or an infused oil necklace at 50% off
CBD 50% off Kratom 75% off
Self-care booklets: 50% off. Only $2.00
Watch for more in-store sales and games throughout the month

Classes and Events:

All classes can be by appointment only. Let us know what class and what day and let us create a class for you. Ask a friend or two to join in.   To reserve a class, call or email saying you are attending. To prepay: go to the store, call the store or go to PayPal and pay at sales@truelyunique.com.    We will not have the class unless there is a paid rsvp.

No one signed up for the Truely Unique Herbal Course.  If you are interested please call or email. 7 Classes and a booklet with hands on training about everything you need to know about herbs. The course cost $130.00 for all of the classes. Each class takes 2 to 3 hours. With each class you get hands on training with making your own salve on the last night. You Must RSVP.  A certificate will be presented on the last night.  Payment options are available. 

Sunday, May 15th, 11 AM to 5 PM  Reiki 1 with Reiki Master/Teacher Osvaldo Soto.   This 6 hour course teaches you to be a Reiki Practitioner 1. You will learn all history, ancestry line, Chakra points, and more. You will get hands on training on how to use Reiki. This is a full class served with lunch. RSVP. $100.00.  This class is in in our home in Elm City.

Toad Song Farm Host Spring Wise Woman Retreat May 20 and 21: This event is for women only and is all about courage. Come in on Friday and set up your campsite and enjoy a potluck and networking with other women by the fire pit. Saturday starts with an opening ceremony followed by a woods walk. Our wise women’s council will focus on stories of courage – we will share stories of courageous women who have inspired us, tell fellow wise women courageous things we’ve witnessed them doing, and reach inside ourselves to discover acts of courage we have performed. We will also do something with sunflowers. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included. The price is $50 per wise woman, and each paid registrant may bring 1 guest for FREE.    https://www.facebook.com/events/1266748937187659/?ti=ls

June 17 and 18: 7 AM to 3 PM  Hwy 301 Yard Sale:  Set up a table or a booth, bring arts, crafts, second hand items, one person’s trash is another’s treasure.  Best to set up early.  Come one day or both days.  We have been very successful in the past with hundreds ofpeople shopping.   Venders call and reserve your space and for what day or both.  $10.00 day fee or both days for $15.00.   https://www.johnstoncountync.org/301-endless-yard-sale/vendor-maps/wilson-county/       or         https://www.facebook.com/301EndlessYardSale

Tarot Card Reading with Senah Owens

Every Friday and Saturday

You can schedule through Truely Unique or by email at tarotbysenah@yahoo.com or drop in and wait for a space. She is also selling Gift Certificates for future readings.

Tarot Readings with Kay

Call and leave your number and she will call to make an appointment for you. Reading is in person only.  (No internet or phone readings) Reading last about 1 hour and are $35.00.

Call and make your own appointment for Reiki sessions or Meditation, Grounding and Centering:  Call and set up appointments for Reiki 2, 3 or Master/teacher course.

All classes are by appointment only. Let us know what class and what day; we will create the class for you.  Ask a friend or two to join in. To prepay: go to the store, call the store or go to PayPal and pay at sales@truelyunique.com.

 Truely Unique News and Events.

April 2022
Truely Unique News and Events.
2006 US HWY 301 South Wilson NC 27893
Sign up on truelyunique.com Follow us on Facebook

 
Spring is finally here and everything outside is blooming. I will be busy planting my garden up at the house and cleaning up the gardens at the store. Spring is a wonderful time to grow. Find a class, learn a new hobby, and try something new. Head to our Earth Day Festival and meet new people and many local artist and small businesses.

Classes and Events:

All classes can be by appointment only. Let us know what class and what day and let us create a class for you. Ask a friend or two to join in.   To reserve a class, call or email saying you are attending. To prepay: go to the store, call the store or go to PayPal and pay at sales@truelyunique.com.    We will not have the class unless there is a paid rsvp.

Saturday, April 9th till April 23rd   TOAD SONG FARM is on the way: Herbal plants, some vegetables, flowers, hanging baskets and more.
 This year she will have the plants here for 2 weeks only.
 
Friday, April 8th, 5:30 PM: Sage smudging and house blessings class:  2 classes in one. Hands on class on how to use sage, How to smudge yourself and objects, the types of sages and protective herbs, and the tools that can be used.  $15.00
 
Friday, April 29th, 6 PM 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 3 per class. Must RSVP.

Visit Wilson Botanical Gardens early (9AM to noon) for their annual plant sale and then come around the corner to:

Earth Day Local Artist Festival April 23, 2022 noon to 5PM

ALL LOCAL ARTIST AND HOME BUSINESSES:

We will be holding our EARTH DAY FESTIVAL this year.

A fun day of games, local artist booths, DJ music, food, and soaking up the sun.  Bring chairs to relax in.  We still need a few Volunteers to set up, take down and run booths.  Rain date is Sunday, April 24th same time.   See poster at end of newsletter.

Earth Day Local Artist Festival April 23, 2022 noon to 5PM

Grounding and Shielding Zoom Class

Sean Wilde (WitchCon.com

Truely Unique proudly presents, Sean Wilde (WitchCon.com presenter), for a Live Zoom Meet, only held within the store! Sean will be presenting his class on Grounding and Shielding. $20 a person, at 5 P.M.

(After the festivities of Earth Day.
You can pre-pay/RSVP one of three ways: ~Come within the store, ~Call the store, and pay via card, ~PayPal sales@truelyunique.com

In this class, you will learn the concepts of grounding and shielding. Learn the core three shields every practitioner should know, and how to ground in a variety of situations. The proper construction of shields will be discussed and examples of which ones to use depending on the circumstances. This class is suitable for any level of practitioner.
Participants will:
• Learn 3 core shields
• Learn how to ground using a variety of methods
• Learn a specific shield for unwelcome emotions
• Learn how to defend against psychic vampires and other vampiric people or beings
• Learn ethical considerations of shielding
~~Focusing on protection with a dash of attack, you will never look at shielding or grounding the same way again.

Bio:
Sean Wilde, is a Cabot Priest, and member of the Aurum Solis. His spiritual and magical journey began at the age of 4, with a haunting in his childhood home. His first public speaking engagement was at the age of 11. He has spoken in Canada and the United States, at conferences, festivals, Universities, and secondary schools. Trained at university in Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religion and Culture his post-secondary background introduced Sean to a variety of traditions, faiths, and systems of thought. Throughout his journey, he’s been a professional psychic, ghost hunter, magic without tools teacher, co-authored a published training manual for a Western Magical Tradition in Ontario, and advised on books about living vampires. Exploring magic both in the spirit of anthropological participant observation and as an Initiate of different traditions has given him an often-unique perspective on the spiritual world. His collective training, schooling, participation, and discussions ranging from healing modalities, a Western Mystery School, Roman Catholic healing masses, countless rituals of various traditions, and even training in the spirituality of Opus Dei, informs his magic.