Seasons & Sabbats Archives

August 21, 2022August 28, 2023

Samhain Spells, Blessings and POWERFUL Forms of Divination

Every year, when Samhain rolls around, my urge to create, craft, and communicate with the spirits becomes almost too much to bear. So what do I do? I give in to the urge, of course! I cast Samhain spells for purification and prosperity. Also offering Samhain blessings to my witchy family members and friends. And

July 29, 2022September 18, 2023

Autumn Gods & Goddesses: 14 Deities of the Harvest and Afterlife

Autumn is a transitional period bridging the seasonal gap between Summer and Winter. Because it’s an in-between time, this means it’s also a time for gods and goddesses of a liminal nature. I don’t know about you but Autumn is a sacred time for me for many reasons, but mainly because the veil is thin

July 26, 2022May 26, 2023

La Befana: The Italian Christmas WITCH & How to Honor Her

There are literally hundreds of different Christmas beings and spirits all over the world. Most notably, Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas and his helpers. Sometimes he’s accompanied by elves or his wife Mrs. Claus, and sometimes his sidekicks are a little more terrifying like the Christmas Devil Krampus. But in Italy, there’s Bobbo Natale and

July 24, 2022July 25, 2023

Mabon Blessings, Symbols, and Spells for an Enchanted Equinox

Mabon is the gateway to the true holiday season, if you ask this witch. It’s the day I really come alive in my witchiness. And I feel as though there’s magic undulating in the crisp breeze and flowing all around me. Maybe you feel that way about Mabon too. So how do we prepare for

July 23, 2022April 11, 2024

21 Christmas Spices & Herbs to Fill Your Home With Joy

The holidays are coming! And what better way to fill your home with Yuletide cheer than to decorate, cook and bake with the season’s traditional herbs and spices? I’ll bet some of your best Christmas memories are invoked with certain traditions, aromas and flavors. Was it the smell of gingerbread baking in the oven that

July 4, 2022May 8, 2024

20 Samhain Herbs & Crystals for Your Autumn Spells & Rituals

The black cat scratches. The bat flies overhead. Witches twist and turn, excited in their beds. Samhain, Halloween, All Hallows Eve is nearly here. It’s time to plan our celebrations, feasts, and rituals. If you’re looking for ingredients for your Samhain sabbat spells, rituals, and festivities, you’ll find them here. Our 20+ favorite Samhain herbs

June 30, 2022May 26, 2023

Bobbing for Apples: History & How to Keep The Halloween Tradition ALIVE

Some of my favorite things during the holidays give a nod to the past. Bobbing for apples is one of the old-timey Halloween customs that most of us have no idea where it originated. In this Samhain article, we’ll talk about the history and origins of bobbing for apples, why apples were a sacred fruit

April 2, 2022April 12, 2024

Beltane: Sabbat History, Traditions & 15+ Ways to Celebrate

Beltane approaches in the Northern Hemisphere on May 1st. And in the Southern Hemisphere on October 31st. We prepare for the fire of Summer rising within our hearts and souls. Beltane calls us to purify, protect and prepare ourselves and our practices for the Summer season ahead. It’s an exciting and enchanting time – the

February 28, 2022March 13, 2024

Pagan Holidays: Sabbats, Feast Days & Festivals Around the World

Samhain is for witches and creepy pagans. Especially if you like ghost hunting, watching horror movies, and singing witchy songs at the top of your lungs. Or how about the pagan versions of Easter and Christmas? Yes, they exist. You can even celebrate fertility and passion on one of the many fire festivals occurring annually

November 23, 2021May 27, 2023

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? Yuletide Traditions With Ancient Origins

Ever heard someone say, keep Christ in Christmas? Well, pagans like to say keep Christmas…pagan! Which begs us to question, is Christmas a pagan holiday or a Christian holiday? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of our most beloved Christmas traditions, meals and legendary figures and see just how ancient and pagan