Jo Lynne Valerie has been a writer her entire life since she began making books from paper and crayons when she was a child. She took a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Brockport in Journalism and Creative Writing and enjoyed publication of essays, articles and poetry in many mainstream publications including Woman's Day and SageWoman. In 2002 she created her own publication, Nature's Wisdom Magazine, a regional magazine that provides information on natural health, environmental awareness and the mind, body, spirit connection. Her latest work, Full Moon Rising Magazine, allows her to blend all of her passions and skills, as well as her chosen spiritual path. She resides in Upstate New York with her husband, three children, classic Witch's cat and blue-eyed Northeastern Husky. When not cooking or reading, she gives psychic readings to clients and takes on occassional Craft apprentices. Jo Lynne is also a Certified Herbalist, Licensed Holistic Aromatherapist, Reiki Master. She has taught Aromatherapy, Numerology and Meditation; currently she is the facilitator of a WitchCraft Learning Circle of Discovery in her hometown.

Julianne Baliva brings her expertise as a High Psychic and Medium to her regular column, The Path of the Goddess. Each column will introduce readers to a new Goddess and Her lore, persona and preferred ritual honorings. Julianne is the owner of Mystic Moon metaphysical book and curio shop in the cultural area of Rochester, New York, and provides psychic readings to a national base of clients. Contact Julianne via e-mail at MysticMoononPark@aol.com or visit her web site at www.mysticmoononpark.com

Elaine Maginn Sonne wears many hats (like most women). She is a spiritual coach, jewelry designer, author of five self help books, publisher, Feng Shui consultant, women’s circles facilitator, wife, mother, grandmother, animal lover, and last but not least a curmudgeon. Visit her website at: www.AncientDesign.com for jewelry, books, journals, her newsletter and more.

Dr. Heather Feinman is the founder of Hands on Healing Wellness Center
and as director of the center, she spends her days (and many nights)
treating patients in both Chriopractic, Accupuncture, Eastern Herbology
and Therapeutic Aromatherapy. She is mother to a young son and
expresses her spirituality as a practicing Witch. She can be reached
via e-mail at drheatherfeinman@yahoo.com; visit her website at
www.handson-wellnesscenter.com

KIVA ROSE is co-director of the Anima Retreat and Learning Center located in the Gila wildlands of Southwest New Mexico. As such she provides counsel and functions as community herbalist. Her essays and poetry have appeared in numerous publications including Awareness, Sun, Slow Trains Literary Journal, Megaera, Talking Leaves, The Beltane Papers, Awareness and Eclectica (see writings within). She currently writes two quarterly columns: The Wild Maiden, for the well-loved SageWoman magazine and now, The Heart of Gaia, a column created for Full Moon Rising Magazine. Contact Kiva Rose through her web site at www.AnimaCenter.org.

Dennis Cole is a professional Astrologer, Metaphysical Consultant and Lecturer. His specialities are relationships and life focus. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows and has written a regular column, Cosmic Awareness, for Nature's Wisdom Magazine, for two years. Now, he pours all of his expertise and passion for writing into his newly created column, As Above, So Below. Reach him via e-mail at denniscole@lycos.com.