The Elder

The Elder tree or Sambucus Canadensis usually grows between 5 and 10 meters tall. It enjoys well-fertilized and moist soil and full sunlight and plenty of water. It is found in North America, England, North Africa, Asia, Europe and Scandinavia. The bark of the elder tree is smooth when it first starts to grow but … Continue reading The Elder

Red

Red pertains to the element of fire and the direction south. Day of the week: Tuesday Direction: South Element: Fire Planet: Sun and Mars Diety: Zeus, Ares Chakra: Root Litha is the summer solstice — the celebration of the sun at its strongest. Red and its representation of fire symbolize the warmth, power and strength … Continue reading Red

10 Ways to Celebrate Litha

10 Ways to Celebrate Imbolc

Great Activities to celebrate Imbolc with

Moody Moons

Don’t skip Imbolc this year! You have time to plan something cool. Here are some ideas to get you thinking.

1. Make your own candles. It is, after all, Candlemas. Every witch ought to know the basics of candle making. The primary advantages include being able to customize spell and ritual candles by color and the inclusion of specific herbs or oils. Spirit Crafts even carries some amazing molds especially for pagans. I like to make enough for the whole year during the month of January so I can bless them all by Imbolc.

2. Visit a hot spring or Roman bathhouse. By now, we are all weary of the cold. Our joints and muscles have taken a beating from the winter weather. If you’re lucky enough to live near a natural hot spring (or willing to make the journey to find one!), Imbolc is the perfect time to luxuriate…

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Yule and the Power of Darkness

Wonderful Post

Gwydion Blackrose

candle burning bright flame in the darkness Tonight is the longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere. It’s solstice night. Yule. A time to remember that all light comes from the dark womb of night. Darkness, not as despair, but love.