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Dear Ghostvillagers,

I love autumn. Here in New England, we just went through the peak of the fall foliage colors. A few weeks ago, one could look across the hillside and see virtual explosions of reds, yellows, oranges, and browns, with evergreens and blue lakes and rivers speckled throughout the landscape. The view, combined with temperatures that remind me of biting crisp, cool apples, makes me feel more energetic and in tune with the environment. It's ironic that nature seems most vibrant and alive when in fact, it's getting ready for winter slumber.

We all have our favorite colors, and it's no surprise that different hues can actually affect our moods and lifestyles. In the metaphysical world, colors also have significant meaning. Those who can read auras, or the energy field around all of us, associate colors with certain traits and moods. Here are a few basics:

Red: Strength, health, vigor, lust, danger, charity
Orange: Encouragement, adaptability, stimulation, attraction, kindness
Yellow: Persuasion, charm, confidence, jealousy, joy, comfort
Green: Finance, fertility, luck, energy, charity, growth
Blue: Tranquility, understanding, patience, health, truth, devotion, sincerity
Indigo: Changeability, impulsiveness, depression, ambition, dignity
Violet: Tension, power, sadness, piety, sentimentality

Autumn in New England allows nature to express all of these moods through the vivid display of colors. Color is an incredibly important part of all of our lives because it also affects our psyches. There's a reason you love that blue sweater so much or that red dress. When walking along the path of life, don't forget to stop and appreciate the colors.

Supernaturally yours,

Jeff Belanger
info@ghostvillage.com
Mayor of Ghostvillage.com

Find the Ghost and Win!

Congratulations to Sheena Pena of Bronx, New York! Sheena was last month's winner of a free book from Galde Press.

The "winner" icon on the left has been hidden somewhere on Ghostvillage.com. If you're the first to find it, email us with the page it's on, and you win this month's prize. The graphic could be on any page on the Web site -- maybe at the top of the page, maybe the bottom, etc. Once we have a winner, we will announce it on our home page as soon as possible. By clicking on the "winner" icon within Ghostvillage.com, it should launch your email with the appropriate subject. If not, email info@ghostvillage.com, and in the subject or body, put the URL of the page you found the icon on. Good luck! (Only Ghostvillagers who have not won a prize from us in the last year are eligible.)

This month's prize: A free one year's subscription to Mysteries Magazine! Mysteries Magazine explores mysteries from modern times to yesteryear.

Didn't win? Want to buy a book? Click on the graphic above.

Supernatural Calendar

We have hit the post-Halloween slowdown as far as supernatural events go, but you can always add to the list if we missed something. The Supernatural Calendar is the place where thousands will learn about your events. The service is only available to registered members of the message boards, and it's free! Here's some of what is going on in November:

Saturday, November 8: Conference: Paranormal Studies
Tuesday, November 25: Holiday: EID-UL FITR

Ghostvillage.com's book reviewer, Lee Prosser, has brought us new book reviews for October. Have you read one of these books? Want to add your own review? Click >>here<<.

October's Book Reviews:
Never Say Goodbye: A Medium's Stories of Connecting With Your Loved Ones by Patrick Mathews


Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft by Raven Grimassi


How to Communicate With Spirits by Elizabeth Owens

Legends of the Supernatural

Be sure to tune in to the November 15th column -- Jeff Belanger gets into the psychic mind of James Van Praagh! Since our last newsletter, the following columns have run:

Exploring Our Dreams - An Interview with Dream Analyst Layne Dalfen - November 1, 2003

Halloween 2003 - What Scares Us - October 18, 2003

If you know of a publication that may be interested in running this column, drop me a line for pricing information. >>email<<

Recent Encounters

We receive personal encounters from all over the world. Many are scary, some are touching, but they are always profound. If you would like to share your own experience, please click >>here<<. In October, we added a record number of new encounters:

Annoying Entity - Indiana

Spirits Magnet - Hopkins, Minnesota and Joshua, Texas

Ghostly Escape from Alcatraz - San Francisco, California

Basement Gravestone and Haunted Noises - Collinsville, Connecticut

"Help Me, Mommy!" - McCalla, Alabama

Spooked in Forest Park Cemetery - Brunswick, New York

A Protecting Shadow - San Antonio, Texas

Cat Haunting? - Battle Creek, Michigan

Warm Breeze from a Fallen Friend - Fillmore, California

A Ghostly Fight at St. Francis Hotel - San Francisco, California

Chicken Skin in the Mango Tree - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Tormented by Tall Shadow Man - Manchester, New Hampshire

Mom's Visit and the Smell of Gardenias - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Granville State Forest Orb - Granville, Massachusetts

Evil Voice Over Neil Sedaka - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cochem Castle Ghost - Cochem, Germany

Evil Stocky Specter - Iowa

Resources

Our new "Resources" section is a place for editorials, research articles, open letters to our readers, press releases, and other content of interest to Ghostvillagers. If you have a topic on your mind, agree or disagree with something you read recently, we want to hear from you! For guidelines, click here.

New articles added since our last newsletter:
Ghostvillage.com Celebrates Four Years of Ghost Research, Evidence, and Discussion October 20, 2003

Supernatural Glossary by Brian Leffler, with contributions by the Ghostvillage.com staff October 13, 2003

Supernatural Auction

Our >>Supernatural Auction<< has a lot of ghost hunting equipment, books, and videos on it right now. Check out these new and used products today! If you have a product or service to sell, remember, basic listings are still free -- you have no risk in trying to sell your items on our auction.

New members receive $1.00 credited to their account -- this credit can be used for the extras such as bold listings. This supernatural marketplace is a great way to connect with people who are interested in your products and services.

Welcome New Members

Since our last newsletter, more than 300 people have joined us in the Town Square! Please welcome:
ilovepara, ghostlady, nikkifixx, nani, Annalisa, Netbouncer11, slojsw, NightElf, mwh1981, Jocy, scott_c., sisterwolf2, pan666, Laverne, ghostsarekewl, GhostBabe500, ShadyBabiGhost, MissShadyBabe, raven8it2, rocket1111111, Urs, roswel1, speakeral, vamom, hellraiser1208, MissyT, haileyceleste, Ronda, Grayce, krlawson1, Marigarleo, StArGrL68, sTaRgAzEr56, chicken, GSSPR_MJD, pennjenn, tazly_13, Sledneck1966, Stephanie, Crag, ScurryMeLl, moonshadow, dragonprncss, zimzum9456, darklink5069, Leekgun12, draculakilledlucy, lvmydoxies, slyster, demon_zero, ghengismom, AmyTier, Shebear, loriann, arieseleigh, barbiegirl, scoobysmom, twinkie, dbmb, stine, FairyPrincess, kimghosthunter, angelwdevilisheyes, Pathwalker, air4cgirl, Tweety2000, fairytales, Sputerdude, kahealani, Angels_from_Heaven, tanya, flynn2577, Jessie55, califbabe55, Charmed4ever03, WolfMoon, marilynsfoe, spirit, ncghosthunter, weeping, suze, pentacleangel2003, mario0029, EJSpirits, Rakshasas, jeffstest, bygones24, Venusflytrap, Scottish, mandyjane824, KazyJ, hawk, Robin_Shadowes, Tikihead, whiteraven, julsjava, ladycypress777, Brandy, cowanpa253, rsmulder, arileyj, herlion, lilsis, natalie, goodgirl, bleunezz, 7th, campbellatgccc, Lizzky, muddycasanova, zenith101, Russell, SheilaJD2, ladyofthe_lake, huntwidow, kingtee, tklovespiazza, michrose2000, jes7hol, ex_army_spook, barsheila, willparker44, Misty, hot1xx24, alice4madhatter, Haunted_PA, ghostly, Sim222, YankeePyrate, ghostcatcher25, ghostcatcher69, samantha, spirithunter, pewers, jjordet, Wally, SweetNvmbr, theshining, tranquilmoon, LadyPhanthum, johnnye, hokoci, light7, d_martin1964, loshpop1, PandaPops, gopanthers_927, GyoengyiG, lynnmichael1, Velvety Angel, Letetia26, scarecrow4444, NonnieGirl76, mamadiehl, skipper, Jazzie, csmccoy, alan.plymouth.uk, SolarCypress25, dog, serialkilla9799, cassie, trudy_causey, Moonlighter, falsevision, BooMama, macxena, cpadilla, deesboots, WEEZER03, ibanezdaddy, mel, sacredwrench, lisabc, daring_path, shannbarr, DB101, annie19, grl81186, Phantasia, bdelbrune, ghostrecon32000, farseer, Deadman, tipper, Tiffany, LostSouls, yvonne1, momofghosts, ghostmother, trudy, juliekell, Luv4You, spottedhorses, bransonmommy, The_Hidden_Ghost, bekrahbrat, mememama, science, bisgurl, RichardE, debrika, gabbyel, lingerfeldt30, phoenixghosthunter, tcoleman, Victor_M._M., gardenia, pps329, sweets, RevNooke, Tiabell, SrpskiVampir, anthro, zicrona57, kortkat, sammiejoe, cheryl, stevens54, apd1875, Passion4Paranormal, Artemesia, aredmond, gypsyqueen79, mamaeeyore, ghostluver, paulpetrie, Metrik1, Metrik4968, Petunia, danielle2h, menunca, j_juniper, maggielizzieannie, boneeeta, spiritdear, MoonChild, gabriela, caseys201, a10182, lliiooiill, strider8525, ttiger, sasstacat, MaryCVaughan, krazydiva, batemando, Beaglegrl90angel, mamapuffgrly, firefighter01, nylorac, GhostHuntress, lilcsaav, Sweetblondeangel, thesweetunknown, Lis, ademarco, BOOFHAST, BastetJenn, razortalon, jamyz71, CrazyDiamond, Laureen, songdeva, harish3000, mjmcloughlin, Taley97, IceWingGales, jess, DRESKE, Levade, MistDru, SpazzicSamantha, BelleMortte, M, blAcKwiDoW21, tutbury, Linda, dimonindaruff, Prometheus, animal1964, vankman, moonstonedreams, Azzy, N8TIVE_CHICK, linda5859, autumns_grave, Storm, nay_nay, Sherri, dianemm, joanne, slimtim2001, talon011, anomoly1, billyw, pshycopathic_baby, MorgueChild, mistrissofbakura, emerald_queen_dragon, s._maclennan, and morphina.

Ghostvillage.com in the News

This past month, Ghostvillage.com was featured in the October 31 Country Gazette (serving the Massachusetts towns of: Franklin, Bellingham, Foxboro, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham). A special thanks to Christopher J. Marshall for a great write-up.

Ghostvillage.com's Jeff Belanger was interviewed in issue #2 of Eyes Only -- the official publication of the Smoking Gun Research Agency. Thanks to SGRA's director, Jon Nowinski, for the opportunity.

Please click here for media inquiries.

Ghostvillage.com Quick Stats:

15,668 Messages in the Town Square Message Boards
2,676 Members in the Town Square
81 "Encounters" listed in 2003 so far
336 Paranormal Web sites in the Ghost Search directory
5,768 Subscribers to this newsletter
2,489,904 total Web site "hits" for Ghostvillage.com in October

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