Summer Solstice Holiday of Sunshine & Spirit The Summer Solstice has arrived and marks the longest day of the year with the sun seemingly sitting still in the sky! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin word solstitium, which translates as the “sun stands still.” In 2022, it falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2023, it will fall on … Continue reading Litha
A Beginner’s Guide You might think Tarot are the only type of magical cards. But that’s not the case! There are other types of decks that provide their users with magical experiences. Another kind of deck include Oracle Cards. Who knows?! You may find yourself drawn to them and want to try them out. So let’s have some fun exploring and learning! What are Oracle Cards? At first glance, Oracle Cards … Continue reading Oracle Cards 101
This may seem like a more religious or philosophical post than one involving magic, astrology, witchcraft, and the like. However, there may be more than meets the eye. For example, there have been recent scientific studies that explores tales of children with memories of a past life. Also, some believe that one can undergo a form of hypnosis that allows them to experience a past life. Let’s explore and … Continue reading Past-Life Memories: Evidence of Reincarnation?
May Day Holiday of Love & Life After the Spring Equinox brought us its energy, it has kept building and building to peak into Summer’s arrival. Many people celebrate Summer with a holiday known as Beltane (pronounced BEL-tayn), and also known as Roodmas, Walpurgisnacht, or May Day. Beltane is considered a “cross quarter” holiday because it lies between the Spring Equinox (Ostara) and the Summer Solstice (Litha). For … Continue reading Beltane
Spring Equinox Holiday of Revival & Renewal The Spring Equinox is here! For 2022 and 2023, it falls on March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 23 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2024, it will fall on March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 22 in the Southern Hemisphere. Ostara is a holiday that recognizes and celebrates the Spring Equinox and the arrival of Spring. It … Continue reading Ostara
Did you know that flowers can carry meanings and symbolism? You probably intrinsically know this. For example, if you see someone buying a bouquet of roses on Valentine’s Day, you probably suspect it’s for someone they love or admire. We oftentimes associate roses with love and passion, especially towards a significant other. But did you know that many other flowers carry meanings that are unique to them? I won’t be … Continue reading Flowers: Symbolisms & Meanings
What is a familiar? After all, this whole blog website is named “Your Friendly Familiar”. This post should hopefully answer that question for there is a lot more in what a familiar means than what meets the eye. What is a Familiar? If you were to look up “Familiar” in Wikipedia, you’d find a good-sized article that covers a lot of different elements involved with the term. But … Continue reading Familiars: More Than a Pet
Valentine’s Day is already around the corner. So instead of doing a typical “Which Zodiac Sign are you most compatible?”, I decided to go a slightly different route. I want to talk about how to best impress someone on a first date. No matter if you are a man/woman/nonbinary and no matter if you are Heterosexual or a part of the LGBTQ+ community. If it’s what they want, everyone deserves a … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2022: How to Impress each Zodiac Sign on a First Date
