We’re stretching our branches, unfurling our leaves and touching the sun’s warm rays once again. The Spring Equinox approaches and many of us are coming out of our Wintery shells, preparing for sabbat ritual, casting seasonal spells and more. And what items help us harness that ...
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What Do Rabbits Symbolize? The Hare in Folklore & MAGICK
The Easter Bunny. Peter Rabbit. Bugs Bunny and the Velveteen rabbit. They’re fluffy and cute. They hop down the bunny trail and bring us treats at Easter. They’re an inevitable part of the Spring season and ingrained in our holidays, but why? What do rabbits symbolize and why are ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 Crystals and Herbs: 20 for Brigid’s Day Rituals
Maybe it’s still bitter cold where you live. Or maybe the snow is starting to melt. Either way, February 1st marks the beginning of the end of Winter. As well as the Celtic sabbat Imbolc, also called Brigid’s Day. Take this time to reflect, cast spells and make potent magick with ...
Beltane Food: 14 Modern and Traditional for the Fire Festival
I can hear the drum beat in the distance. Feel the warm summer breeze rustle my hair. We reach the top of the hill and see the Maypole, standing tall and proud in the meadow. Summer is roundin’ the bend, folks! Let us honor the beginning of Summer by celebrating the Celtic fire festival, ...
Ostara Recipes: 15 Spring Equinox Foods and Meals
I look forward to the Spring Equinox every year. And so did the ancestors in centuries past. Depending on the culture, they might have called it something different. But most ancient cultures honored the changing of the seasons. Even in modern times, we feel the turning of the Wheel in our ...