Petition to the Universe: Fire Spell for Beltane
Flowers blooming and trees green with abundance, Beltane is the time around the world when nature comes into fullness. In comparison to the space between the first quarter moon and the full moon, Beltane is a time of growth and fertility, a celebration of life and happiness. This makes it a wonderful time for manifestation […]
Lammas Bread Spell: Recipe for Success
In last year’s article, I went through the history of Lughnasadh and how we can celebrate it today. On the modern Neopagan Wheel of the Year, the terms Lughnasadh and Lammas are used interchangeably. But did you know they come from completely different sources? Today, we will be discussing the origins of Lammas and what […]
Mabon Apple Spell for Banishing
What comes to mind when you think about autumn? Maybe it’s fallen leaves, crisp air, or warm sweaters. But you’d be hard-pressed to think of autumn without thinking of apples! Going to an apple orchard or biting into the sweet, crunchy fruit is quintessentially autumn. Here is a spell you can do with apples for […]
Ostara Growth Spell to Manifest Your Goals
Every year around the Spring Equinox, I tend to start something new, especially creative projects. This was common for me even before I discovered living by the Wheel of the Year. Something in me just comes alive in spring and I become fertile with new ideas. It feels like being reborn, the time when I […]
Sunflower Affirmation Spell for Litha
Bringing to mind the long, sunny days of summer with their bright yellow color, sunflowers are a popular and well-loved flower. Odds are you have a memory attached to these cheery blooms. Native to North America, sunflowers can now be found in most countries of the world, valued for their seeds and oil. In magick […]
Green Witch Sabbats: The Plants and Herbs of Litha
Litha, or Midsummer, is the favorite sabbat of many green witches and gardeners on the Wheel of the Year because you can now begin to reap the harvest of the seeds you planted. There are plenty of fresh herbs to harvest at this time! Even if you don’t have a garden, you may have planted […]
Who is Hecate: The Greek Goddess of Witchcraft
In recent years, I have known an increasing number of witches working with the Greek Goddess Hecate. It is not surprising since she is the goddess of magic and witchcraft and all things dark and taboo. Women looking to break out from under the oppression of a patriarchal society find Hecate especially appealing because she […]
7 Ways to Celebrate Lughnasadh (or Lammas)
Falling at the midway point between Summer and Autumn, Lughnasadh is a pagan holiday, or sabbat, that takes place on the first of August to celebrate the beginning of harvest season. Lughnasadh is considered the first harvest and the upcoming sabbat Mabon is considered the second harvest. In Celtic tradition, it is said that the […]
7 Ways to Celebrate Litha, the Summer Solstice
While the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice may be more popular among witches, the Summer Solstice is my personal favorite. The days are long, the nights are warm, nature is fully alive and abundant, and the energy is high. In the Wheel of the Year, the Summer Solstice is comparable to the full moon […]
10 Ways to Connect With Your Ancestors
Falling leaves, pumpkin pie, and an entire month dedicated to honoring your ancestors, Samhain is almost here! Also known as the Witches New Year, Samhain is the third harvest festival and is the pagan sabbat for celebrating those who have passed before us. Each year Samhain marks a time when the veil to the other […]