Imbolc marks the mid-point between the darkest night of Winter at Yule and the point of the perfect balance of night and day during Spring Equinox (Ostara). The life-force of the earth is awakening and stirring with the promise of renewal and rebirth. Now is the time to let go of the past, clear out the old and make space […]
12 ways to clear your chakras With all of the environmental and physical factors we are exposed to regularly, it’s important to take good care of your health; and spiritual health is a big part of this. Your chakras are no less susceptible to these factors than are any other parts of your body and your chakras can also be […]
Crystals and mineral stones are a natural way to give your magical intentions a boost. They have been revered for millennia as conduits of energy and are believed to resonate with harmonic frequencies, sending out natural vibrations into the world. Crystals have been used for healing, divination, wisdom, adornment, art, and trade since ancient times. Today they are used in […]
Learning how to ground and center will be one of the most powerful and fundamental tools of your spiritual practice. It is the foundation upon which all other actions can rest. You may have seen reference to this in your explorations of earth-centered religions but still, wonder how to achieve it. Let’s break it down to basics. What is Grounding? […]
There is something so basic, yet so profound, about recognizing that magic happens in subtle ways every day around you. The cycles of the Moon, the flight of birds, the growth of new life; all these things pulse with the magical energy of the Universe. Making your own magic doesn’t require fancy “spells” or tools or potions or equipment. Those […]
Lughnasadh marks the mid-point between the Summer Solstice (Litha) and Autumn Equinox (Mabon). We have reached the first of the three fall harvest festivals, also called Lammas or the grain harvest, when we celebrate all of the blessings of the season. As the Wheel turns we recognize the sacrifices that must occur in order for Nature to survive. Now is […]
Witchcraft appears to be having another “it girl” moment. If you are old enough to remember the movie The Craft and the original Charmed you will remember the first pop culture craze in the 90’s. I’ve got conflicted feelings on this but mostly I’m happy that so many of us recognize the need to reconnect with the wisdom of Mother […]
A friend of mine recently reached out asking me to explain some more about the energy of the Full Moon. She expressed an interest in diving a little deeper into the subject so I turned to my first Book of Shadows and found this information on timing your magic with the moon. The information was helpful to me then and […]
Everyday magic can be practiced without knowing any of the corresponding energies of the season, the moon, colors or even day of the week. When you are grounded in the moment, trust your intuition and lead a heart-centered life, magic flows. But if you want a little boost to your intentions, it helps to bring in an extra layer of […]
It is believed that since the beginning of time, Witches have used the circle to define their area of work and worship. In truth, we are unsure of how long Witches have been using the circle as there is really no record to check back on in history for true facts. But we do know that drawings in old caves […]