Seasons & Sabbats Archives

September 9, 2023December 22, 2023

Pagan Yule Songs: Secular, Ritual, Mystical Tunes for Winter

I know most pagans are all about Autumn and the Samhain season. But I have a not-so-secret secret…I’m all about the Winter and Yule holiday season. I love the cozy, family vibes during the Winter Solstice. The food, the decorations, the gifts, the traditions, and most of all the PAGAN YULE songs. I’m one of

September 7, 2023March 4, 2024

Full Hunters Moon in October: Its Meaning and Powerful Rituals

The last harvest is here. The portal to Samhain is open. And the Full Hunters Moon is staring down at us from its mystical, starry abode. The energy during this time is palpable and hard to contain. But for pagans, witches, and spiritual folk, it’s also a powerful night to perform rituals for boosting psychic

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Disablot: Honoring Ancestral Goddesses, Valkyries, and Norns

To our ancient ancestors in Scandinavia, the earth was alive and teeming with spirits. There were spirits of the land, gods and goddesses in the sky, and ancestors all around us. Our primitive, powerful male ancestors were the Alfar who lived in the mounds. And our nurturing, yet sometimes vengeful female ancestors were the Disir.

August 11, 2023August 28, 2023

Alfablot: What is the Elven Holiday and Ways to Celebrate Today

To our ancient Norse ancestors, the time between Autumn and Winter was hallowed. It was sacred. A liminal time when the ancestors stirred and therefore were to be appeased if we wished for fortune and protection. When you walk the path of our Norse and Scandinavian ancestors, you might hear the words Alfar, Elf, and

June 15, 2023May 19, 2024

Lughnasadh Symbols, Colors, Crafts and Tarot Spreads

Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, is the first harvest sabbat in the Wheel of the Year. It occurs annually on August 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and on February 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. If you celebrate this festive of pagan holidays, you might be inclined to share the traditions with your coven, circle of friends,

April 4, 2023March 13, 2024

FIERY Fertile Beltane Blessings, Rituals, and Divination Methods

One thing is for sure, Winter is OVER. Thank the gods! Now we prepare for the sabbats that mark the beginning of the Summer season: May Day, also called Beltane. And in Germany, this same day is celebrated as Walpurgisnacht aka The Witches’ Night. Head on over to this blog post to learn more about

March 23, 2023March 15, 2024

Walpurgisnacht: The Witches’ Night and How to Celebrate Today

You climb to the top of the hill and notice there are other witches there waiting. The moon is high in the sky and a wolf howls somewhere in the forest. Down below, the town is asleep, unaware of the powerful magic that’s about to be conjured. A woman in flowing black robes stokes a

February 3, 2023March 4, 2024

Ostara Blessings, SPRING Rituals, and Vernal Divination

I don’t know about you, but when Ostara rolls around in my part of town, I feel ALIVE. I enjoy the Winter season, but I can’t deny how vibrant and joyful my entire body feels when the Spring Equinox comes. It’s a great time to get outside and re-connect with Mother Nature and really dive

January 5, 2023March 4, 2024

FUN, Festive Ostara Decorations and Altars for Spring Equinox

As Spring approaches, we feel our souls awakening. The cold in which our hearts hibernated during the Winter is melting away and making room for growth and new life. As pagans and witches, we celebrate the seasons. We celebrate the Spring Equinox, also called Ostara, with feasting, ritual, spells and more. And, in my humble

December 28, 2022January 5, 2024

Imbolc Blessings, Colors, Spells, and Divination Methods

For many of us, we are still in the thralls of Winter. The snow might be lingering and the icy cold weather seems to penetrate one’s bones. For others, we are starting to see small signs that Spring is around the corner. Whatever your weather where you live, one thing is for sure – Imbolc