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Litha Crystals & Herbs For The Summer Solstice

As the Wheel of the Year turns, and the Sun reigns supreme over the sky, we prepare for a blissful, abundant Summer Solstice. We can harness the Summer Solstice’s brilliant energy in order to bring new opportunities, prosperity, transformation, joy,

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May Correspondences: A Witch’s Guide to May’s Magic

April 11, 2025

Welcome to the Magic of May

May is a month of abundance, vibrancy, and blossoming potential. The Earth is fully awake, overflowing with life and energy. The days grow longer, the air is fragrant with flowers, and everything feels ripe

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Persephone, the Goddess of Spring and the Underworld: Exploring the Mythology

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Moon Rituals for January’s Full Wolf Moon

The Wolf Moon is always the first Full Moon of the year, rising each January. Its cool, silvery glow pierces through the crisp, cold skies of winter, a familiar and welcome sight

Shining its brightest in the northern hemisphere, this lunar event car

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How to Consult an Onion Oracle

From the Midwest to a tiny town in Italy, the tradition of weather-predicting onions lives on.

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Things To Do On Christmas – Alone!

by Aletheia · Updated: Sep 6, 2024 

Christmas time. It’s noisy, materialistic, and socially overwhelming.

Most people plan for it, spend for it, live for it, and dread it all at the same time each year.

In our society, the Christmas ideal is to sit

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Seasons of Tarot: Yule

 BY  Barbara Moore

 

Every year when I string holiday lights all through the house, I think about what this time of year meant to our ancestors. As the days shortened, lifestyles must certainly have been affected. Nowadays, with electric lights and l

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Preparing Your Altar for Winter: Seasonal Shifts in Sacred Spaces

As winter approaches, the altar becomes a place of warmth and reflection, offering comfort during the long, cold nights. Shifting your altar to align with the season not only honors the natural cycle but also invites the grounding energy of winter i

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Embracing Darkness: The Magic of the Shortening Days

As the days grow shorter and the nights lengthen, a profound shift in energy occurs. The descent into darkness often brings a sense of quiet reflection, stillness, and introspection. For many witches, this time of year offers a unique opportunity to

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A Ritual to Reconnect With Your Ancestors

by  Mallorie Vaudoise

 

Try this ritual to invite connection with and guidance from your ancestors.

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17 Autumn Equinox Activities and Rituals

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Herbal Doggie Popsicle Recipes

While in the dog days of summer, it’s important to consider the comfort of our beloved furry friends. My St. Bernard did a great job at reminding me of this fact. Wanting to give my spoiled boy anything that made him happy, I decided to try ready-mad

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How To Celebrate Litha: Rituals, Traditions, & Ideas For The Summer Solstice

Litha, also known as Midsummer, is a widely-observed pagan celebration that many historians believe has been practiced for thousands of years. One of four Celtic fire festivals, Midsummer or the summer solstice is a sabbat all about celebrating the s

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Welcome to the Ancient Roman Festival for Sex Work

Floralia was a celebration of spring, flowers, and so-called prostitution.

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How To Celebrate Beltane (May Day): Rituals, Traditions, & Ideas

Beltane (also known as May Day) is one of the four main festivals, or quarters, on the Wheel of the Year and a very important one at that. Beltane was originally a Celtic celebration of the sun and the fertile land below. During this time, we revel i

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Garden Deities & Spirits

Is your magical garden dripping with Wisteria?  Hung low with Spanish moss?  Bespeckled with tea roses? 

Whether you use it for food, pleasure, or magical herbs, your garden is a sacred place where nature meets the nurture of your magical practice. 

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How To Add Magical Intent To Your Spring Cleaning Routine

BUST Magazine March 20, 2020

 

When it comes to tidying up like a witch, there’s a lot more to it than just wiggling your nose at something messy. Here, BUST’s resident occultist shares how to add a touch of magical intent to your cleaning routine.

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Imbolc, Groundhog Day, and Brigantia All Celebrate the Coming Spring

Whatever you call it, early February’s cross-quarter day reconnects us with ancient astronomical timekeeping traditions.

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123123: The Meaning of 12/31/23

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Winter Magick, Spells and Goddesses

 

From Samhain until Ostara, the Dark Goddess has her reign as she is commonly also associated with winter and the cold that it brings.

In the modern age, this time of year is focused on festivities, festivals, parties and events to bring cheer and

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