Yule — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

“Snowflakes swirl down gently in the deep blue haze beyond the window. The outside world is a dream. Inside, the fireplace is brightly lit, and the Yule log crackles with orange and crimson sparks. There’s a steaming mug in your hands, warming your fingers. There’s a friend seated across from you in the cozy chair, […] … Continue reading Yule — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Julekage

Like many holiday breads, Julekage involves candied fruit and nuts, and it is heavily spiced. The traditional spice used in Julekage is cardamom, although nutmeg, cinnamon, and other flavors may be used as well. Many fans of the bread believe that it tastes best warm out of the oven, although it can also be toasted … Continue reading Julekage

Yule Correspondences: Red — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Color of the Season: RED: ELEMENT= Fire DIRECTION = South CHAKRA= First, Root Chakra PLANET = Mars DAY = Tuesday Properties: Fertility rites, aphrodisiacs, sexual passion, love, health, physical strength, revenge anger, will power, courage, magnetism Symbolic Meaning: Blood. Life. The “blood of life.” Energy. Will power. Passion for life. Abundance. Maturity. The energy that […] … Continue reading Yule Correspondences: Red — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Yule Correspondences: Holly — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Herb /Plant of the Season: The Holly tree (Ilex aquifolium) as a symbol of goodwill, peace, health, and happiness is one of the sacred trees of Witchcraft, but its most common association is as a Christmas seasonal decoration. In England, Holly is an important native evergreen, as it is to most parts of central and … Continue reading Yule Correspondences: Holly — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Yule/ Winter Solstice: Jacinth — Crystal Dawn

Stones associated with Yule~Winter Solstice Rubies, bloodstones, garnets, emeralds, diamonds, turquoise, serpentine, jacinth, peridot Jacinth is an orange-red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone. Jacinth’s magical properties tie with the legend of its origin and the image of Apollo. As the god of beauty and art, he endowed the stone with the ability […] … Continue reading Yule/ Winter Solstice: Jacinth — Crystal Dawn