Gothic Gardening
Gothic Gardening A Garden as Black as Your Cloak! by mAlice Need an idea for your garden? Don’t want the same old pansies and marigolds this year? Here’s some ideas for making your garden a more gothic...
View ArticleOur Most Precious Resource: Some Thoughts on Children in Ritual
Our Most Precious Resource: Some Thoughts on Children in Ritual Author: Bronwen Forbes There seems to be some division within the Pagan community between people who are comfortable with the idea...
View ArticleThe Family That Circles Together Dances Forever
The Family That Circles Together Dances Forever Author: Jon “Athrawon” Edens Over the past few years of holding open rituals we have learned quite a few lessons. Some of which you would think would...
View ArticleThe Witches Correspondences for Summer Solstice/ Midsummer
The Witches Correspondences for Friday, June 21st Correspondences for Litha Purpose Rededication to the Lord and Lady, beginning of the harvest, honoring the Sun God,honoring the pregnant Goddess...
View ArticleMidsummer
Midsummer In the Northern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year. The Sun King has now reached the highest point in his journey through the heavens. Witches generally celebrate...
View Article20,,21, and 22 June – Midsummer Eve/Summer Solstice
20,,21, and 22 June Midsummer Eve/Summer Solstice The Summer Solstice is celebrated between June 20 and June 22-the longest day and shortest night of the year. The festival of Midsummer venerates the...
View ArticleCelebration Of The Fire
Celebration Of The Fire Celebration Of The Fire at the peak of the Sun God’s strength. The Maiden is now a mother-to-be, pregnant with the harvest to come. The human soul is full of activity. All that...
View ArticleMidsummer Herbal Lore
Midsummer Herbal Lore by Sarolta G.DeFaltay Cedar: Consecration, longevity (Fire) Chamomile: Determination, loyalty; use in ritual bath, cup, or incense.(Fire) Chickweed: Love herb, worn or imbibed to...
View ArticleCelebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year
Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 days a Year 23 and 24 June St. John’s Eve and St. John’s Day The feast of St. John the Baptist is unusual because it celebrates his death rather than his birth. St....
View ArticleCelebrating Spirituality 365 days a Year – June 25th
June 25th Midsummer Bride’s Day In Sweden, June 25 is May Day and when the people of the province Blekinge choose their Midsummer Bride or May Queen. A bride is chosen from the town’s young women, who...
View ArticleCalendar of the Moon for July 2nd
Calendar of the Moon Holly Tree Month Colors: Iron-grey, red, and dark green. Element: Fire Altar: Upon cloth of dark grey set many sprigs of holly, real or created, four red candles, a spear and a...
View ArticleCelebrating Spirituality 365 Days A Year – July 17th, Turtle Day
July 17th Turtle Day Snapping turtles weigh about 10 to 12 pounds and are generally active during Midsummer. It was around this time of the year in Churubusco, Indiana, that Gale Harris, a farmer,...
View ArticleHerb of the Day – Vervain, The Witches Herb
Herb of the Day – Vervain, The Witches Herb Vervain (Verbena officinal is) Feminine. Venus. Earth. Deities: Cerridwen, Mars, Venus, Aradia, Jupiter, Thor, Juno The Witches Herb. Love, Protection,...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Witch – Litha, Summer Solstice, or Midsummer
Litha, Summer Solstice, or Midsummer Litha (pronounced “LITH-ah”) is one of the Lesser Wiccan Sabbats and is usually celebrated on June 21st, but varies somewhat from the 20th to the 23rd, dependant...
View ArticleWOTC Extra – Midsummer Goodies Just for You
Midsummer Goodies Just for You Midsummer Oil Put in soap or anoint candles 5 drops lavender 4 drops rosemary 4 drops rose Add a piece of dried vervain, a small citrine, clear quartz crystal, and a...
View ArticleMagickal Activity #2 for June 21, Summer Solstice – The Sun Wheel
Magickal Activity #2 for June 21, Summer Solstice The Sun Wheel One of the most popular symbols of Midsummer is the Sun Wheel, the turning of which suggests the turning, or progression, of the...
View ArticleCelebrating Other Spirituality for 365 Days A Year – Midsummer Bride’s Day
June 25th Midsummer Bride’s Day In Sweden, June 25is May Day and when the people of the province Blekinge choose their Midsummer Bride or May Queen. A bride is chosen from the town’s young women,...
View ArticleMidsummer/Summer Solstice
Midsummer/Summer Solstice Author: Christina Aubin “Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” — Maori proverb Summer Solstice falls at the precise moment when the Sun’s power is at its...
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