Learn about the the lunar cycle and how to use New Moon and Full Moon magic and rituals in your witchcraft practice.
Category: Ritual
Samhain, The Witches’ New Year
The leaves dance and float their way down to the cool earth. They adorn her in a patchwork quilt of golden velvets, warm sepias, and crinkled russets. The land subsumes the foliage when the bright hues convert themselves into an umber wither.
Mabon, the Autumn Equinox
Mabon is the second harvest festival. A time to reap what you have sown, whether that means crops of food or metaphorically. Day and night hang in the balance as we begin our descent towards the cooler months, leaving the warmth behind us. We embrace the transition during this time of equal light and dark, of masculine and feminine, to find balance in all aspects of our lives. Celebrate this Sabbat with a unique ritual and tarot spread.
Litha, the Summer Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 The midsummer festival of Litha, the Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. Check out solstice rituals and a tarot spread for this wheel of the year festival.
Beltane
The veil becomes thin again at this halfway mark between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Beltane is a time of fertility, freedom and sexuality. Learn how to celebrate with rituals and a tarot spread.
Clearing and Charging Your Tarot Deck
Sometimes our sacred tools come in contact with energies we don't want clinging them. Learn four rituals to clear your tarot deck using the power of the moon, earth, crystals, and smudging or recaning.
Ostara, the Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox Ostara March 19th-22nd Spring Equinox 2023 falls on Monday, March 20th in the Northern Hemisphere Day and night are of equal length. The first green plants cover the ground in a patchy fuz. This is the beginning of new life and fertility. Snow gives way to rain, petrichor invokes the sensations of contentment… Continue reading Ostara, the Spring Equinox
Imbolc
Imbolc Rituals to Honor Brigid, an Imbolc Tarot Spread, and more
Yule, the Winter Solstice
Yule is the Winter Solstice, which marks the longest night of the year and celebrates the rebirth of the sun. Depending on the calendar, this Sabbat falls between December 19th-21st. Celebrate with a Ritual and Tarot Spread.
A Crone’s Memories of Magic: The Pregnancy Pendulum
Modern Magic: A Crone's Take on the Witchcraft Fad The practice of the Old Ways has become big business, and it’s kind of breaking my heart. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for practitioners making an honest living with their skills and experience and talents, but our ancient, sacred way of life has become bastardized… Continue reading A Crone’s Memories of Magic: The Pregnancy Pendulum