About Mareth

I am beautiful, I am indeed beautiful:
I am the spirit of the earth itself

I am beautiful, I am indeed beautiful:
The earth's strength is my strength.

I am beautiful, I am indeed beautiful:
The earth's thoughts are my thoughts.

I am beautiful, I am indeed beautiful:
All that the earth is, all that is everywhere, I am.

I am beautiful, I am indeed beautiful.

--Changing Woman chant (Navajo)

Yes, the picture on the left is me. I was standing in front of a mammoth, old-fashioned climbing rosebush, a few weeks before my fourth birthday. Wasn't I cute? ::the Leo rising is coming out :: The one on the right is much more recent; it was taken in January 2003. My public Craft name is Mareth SummerWind. I also have another, known only to me and the Gods. I turned 31 years old on Midsummer 2002, which makes me a solar Gemini--but just barely. Despite this, I am a Gemini through and through; half of my planets are in the sign of the Twins.

I am divorced and child-free but I would like to remarry and a couple of children eventually...if the Fates allow. I'm madly, passionately in love with a Marine MP from Oklahoma, who left for the Middle East toward the end of January. He is just the most handsome, sweetest, most wonderful man I've ever known and I thank the Gods every day that I'm lucky enough to have him in my life. We met in a BBW chatroom on Yahoo back in May; I wasn't looking for anything serious when we started talking, but he just sneaked right in under my guard and stole my heart.

I finally got to go to see him in San Diego in mid-November and it was the most spectacular thing I've ever done in my life. I didn't get to stay long and our time together was shorter than we'd planned, thanks to the powers that be at his base. And the trip back home was an absolute nightmare... Imagine negotiating the Atlanta airport complex practically blind. My eyes are 20/525 and the frame of my glasses chose the flight from San Diego to Atlanta to snap. Lesson learned: even if you're not planning to wear them, always take your contacts with you when you travel!

When I found out that he was going to be deployed, I was terror-stricken. I think I cried for a good 24-hours, non-stop. It came up so fast that I didn't even get a chance to fly out and see him again before he left, which is a mixed blessing; I am a terribly ungraceful crier, so it's good that he didn't get to see me all red-eyed and weepy. But, on the other hand, I would have given just about anything to get a day alone with him before he left, especially since we're not sure when he's going to get to come back home. Epona watches over him, so I know he's in the BEST of hands, but I still worry and pray for him-- and for those who are working alongside him-- every day.

In addition to my sister's two Shelties, Geordi (above on the left) and F'lar, I share my home with two shamelessly spoiled cats, Jezzebel and Merlyn, who believe that I exist solely to tend to their needs and prevent me from having the English Mastiff of my dreams; since Merlyn (that's him, below on the right) is terrified of anything that moves, the thought of bringing a puppy that will grow into a 225-pound dog is unthinkable, no matter how gentle the giant may be.

When I am not battling with Fibromyalgia, I am a full-time student at The Ohio State University, where I am studying for my Bachelor's degree in elementary education. I have finally achieved "senior" status, but I have three (or possibly four) quarters to complete. I had hoped to be able to graduate at the end of Autumn quarter 2000, but that didn't happen; I've been on medical leave since mid-January 2000. I hope to return to college in June 2003, but my doctor doesn't seem to think that will be possible, so I continue to wait. My job at Verizon is history and I have to say that they were the most cold, unfeeling people about it. I am waiting to find out if I will be approved for SSI. What a long, slow, drawn-out process that is!

Immediately after graduation, I plan to begin the pursuit my Master's degree... hopefully as a student as CUNY's Hunter College in New York. My beloved isn't big on New York and he just reenlisted, so I may have to change my choice of grad school programs. But, to be with the man I love, I'd go anywhere, so giving up Hunter College wouldn't be such a hardship.

My long-term goal is to teach English to speakers of other languages. Once I have my Master's degree and teacher certification, I will feel like my adult life is finally beginning. With TESOL certification and my Spanish-speaking skills, I will have a wide variety of opportunities available to me when I go to look for a job. I just hope I don't end up back in Ohio. I have spent 29 of my 31 years in the Buckeye state, so I figure I should get a break...maybe a little time off of my sentence for good behavior. :)

I have been studying the Craft seriously for almost 10 years, so I have much to learn. For most of that time I have been a solitary by choice, occasionally joining friends in Circle to celebrate both Esbats and Sabbats. I was briefly associated with a Traditional Coven, but group work just isn't for me at this point in my life. Everything that I know about the Craft of the Wise has, thus far, come from books that I have read, discussions and workshops with others of like-minds, and my own intuition. This last, I have found to be the most important source of them all, although it is sometimes very difficult to listen to that quiet voice when it is telling you the exact opposite of what you want to hear...

My practices are eclectic in nature. Epona is my Matron and Kernunnos is the primary God-force that I honor. I am somewhat interested in Celtic Paganism, but do not limit myself to it. I have worked with deities from diverse cultures in the past. Some of these are Qwan Yin, Bast, Demeter, Ganesha, Yemaya, and the Cailleach. I have made a habit of exploring those traditions and deities that catch my attention and I have learned something important from each of them. A more recent interest has been Santer�a; there are some aspects of that magickal system that do not appeal to me, but for quite some time I have felt a pull toward Osh�n and, more recently Oya has been calling for my attention.

Well, now that I have rambled on...and on...and on about myself, perhaps you would like to share something about yourself with me. If so, please feel free to drop me a quick line. I can't promise you an immediate response, but you will receive a reply.

I'm a Wind Spirit

About Wind Spirits: "Thought above feeling and mind over matter are your mottos. Others come to you for advice and guidance. Some see you as introverted and snobbish, but they are merely jealous of your common sense knack to think things through. Don't be afraid to listen to your heart though."

Which Spirit Are You?

My Primary Misfit Talent: Farseeker
Farseekers posses the ability to communicate over great distances via telepathy. They are great friends who know when they're needed, and seem to be able to detect others thoughts.

My Secondary Misfit Talent: Empath
Empaths posess the ability to feel the emotions of others. They are gentle people, who encourage and nurture others. They percieve the world with their hearts and not with their minds. Empaths make great friends because they understand people.

What is your Misfit Talent?

I have passed the test, and I am now deemed worthy to be known as a ... ... Sorceress. In the war between good and evil, Sorceresss take the side of the noble and good.I am gifted with the elemental plane of Air.

A Sorceress creates magic the way a poet creates poems, with inborn talent honed by practice. They have no books, no mentors, no theories just raw power that they direct at will. Some Sorceress' claim that the blood of dragons courses through their veins. It may even be true--it is common knowledge that certain powerful dragons can take humanoid form and even have humanoid lovers, and it�s difficult to prove that a given a Sorceress does not have a dragon ancestor. A Sorceress often has striking good looks, usually with a touch of the exotic that hints at an unusual heritage. Still, the claim that a Sorceress is partially draconic is either an unsubstantiated boast on the part of a certain Sorceress or envious gossip on the part of those who lack the Sorceress's gift.

Your powers are highly attuned to the elemental plane of air. Storms and the powers of the winds come at your beck and call. Sometimes a magic user tuned to the elemental plane of air has the power to fly at will, and infuse his living body with the powers of his element. Often mages of air will build their strongholds or magical dwellings in high places such as mountain tops or flying citadels high above the earth where they can be close to their element. Some of the more powerfull spells in your arsenal include Lightning Bolt, Desert Twister, and Divine Wind.

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I am a A Song Dragon!

In the war between good and evil, a Song Dragon tends to walk the fine line of Neutrality....

When it comes to the powers of Chaos vs. those of Law and Order, your inner dragon walks a fine line between Law and Chaos....

As far as magical tendancies, a Song Dragon's nature does not lend itself well to the ways of Magic....

During combat situations, whether by spells or by claw, your inner dragon will do whatever it takes to get the job done....

Song Dragons are semi-nomadic in nature. They do choose a general geographic region to live in, but move their nests frequently within their territory. They build their nests in remote areas, where they are secluded from outside disturbances.

Song Dragons are a dull grey color to their scales, but are graceful and quick in movement. The most striking attribute of the Song Dragon is its voice. Having several sets of vocal chords, the Dragon's every word reverberates like a string symphony.

Song Dragons build their homes deep in seclusion, but in truth they are very social and friendly in nature. They will often be found polymorphed into human form and fraternizing with people in bars and public places. Song Dragons are the bards of dragonkind, they greatly value creative thinking and artistic talent. They live life to its fullest, and are well known for going to extremes. They are also known for their good-hearted nature and kindness.

This Dragons favorite elements are: Jade, Music, and Happiness

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