IMBOLC IN DARK, COLD WINTER…

As the cycle of the year turns we are now at the half-way between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox at the point known as Imbolc, traditionally celebrated in the early days of February. You’ve heard of groundhogs day? The legend about the groundhog looking for her shadow on February 2, is a vestige of an […] … Continue reading IMBOLC IN DARK, COLD WINTER…

Make a Winter Hair Wreath

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10 Ways to Celebrate Litha

Moody Moons

10 ways to celebrate Litha Make a batch of sun cakes. If you’re a kitchen-y witch, celebrate this Sabbat by baking! Sun cakes are perfect for the “cakes and ale” portion of a Litha ritual if you celebrate with a coven, or you can use them for offering.

Make herbal candle rings with your fresh herbs. For the green witch: with your herb garden in full swing, it’s time to make some creative use of it.

Try cloud scrying. Find a warm, grassy spot and look up to see what messages the sky might have for you.

Go on an extended nature walk. Pack a picnic or scout out a local natural swimming hole and dive fully into the Mother’s splendor.

Plan a camping trip. If you’re feeling adventurous, pack up some gear and spend a night under the stars.

Attend a summer festival. Litha is the week for…

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Samhain/Third Harvest

Samhain is pronounced sowen Samhain is pronounced sowen, soween, saw-win, saw-vane or sahven, but not sam-hayne. Other names for Samhain include Samhuin, Samain, Saman, Oidhche Shamhna, Hallowe’en, Halloween, Hallows, Hallowtide, Shadow Fest, Allantide, Third Harvest, Harvest Home, Geimredh, Day of the Dead (Feile na Marbh), Feast of the Dead, Spirit Night, Candle Night, November Eve, … Continue reading Samhain/Third Harvest

10 Ways to Celebrate Mabon

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1. Bob for apples. I always like to include something for the kids on these lists, but if you want to make this an adult activity, add alcohol. Hilarious.

2. Make pumpkin pie from scratch. It is never too early to bust out the pumpkins.

3. Change over your decorations to autumn. This is a lovely, heartwarming way to bid farewell to summer and usher in the new season

4. Start planning your Samhain attire, or your kid’s Halloween costume. You have over a month to the biggest holiday of the year!! Whether you’re planning on going to a grown-up costume party, a ritual, taking the kids trick-or-treating or simply staying at home to answer the door, a well-thought costume puts you in the spirit and makes everyone feel more festive. Make a trip to the thrift store and be creative!! I have found this time of year, prom…

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