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Imbolc
Winter Holiday of Nurture & New Life The long dark hours of Winter are growing shorter by the day and now is the time to start preparing for the season’s end. Starting from sundown on February 1 and ending on the following sundown on February 2, a Gaelic holiday is celebrated for this time of year. Imbolc (pronounced IM-bulk, IM-bolg, IM-bolk, or IM-bullug) is a “cross-quarter” festival …
Yule
Winter Solstice Holiday of Light’s Return & Rebirth Winter Solstice has arrived! It marks the night of the year. But those days are coming to an end and the sunlight will be returning! Yule (pronounced EWE-el or EWE-elle) (also known as Jól) is a Pagan festival that celebrates this time of year and the upcoming longer days by Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans, those who practice magic, and many others! In 2022, …
Samhain
New Year Holiday of Magic & Mysticism Each year from October 31 into November 1 is the Pagan or Celtic New Year! For many Wiccans, Pagans, those who practice Witchcraft or other forms of magic, this may be one of the most important festivals of the year. It’s called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win or SOW-in) and a “cross-quarter” holiday because it falls between the Autumn Equinox (Mabon) and …
The Wheel of the Year
The 8 Sabbats of the Pagan/Wiccan Calendar In modern times, many different types of calendars being followed (one source I found suggested approximately 40 are used around the world today!). Probably the one most familiar is the Gregorian Calendar. Other ones used by many include the Chinese Calendar, the Hebrew/Jewish Calendar, the Buddhist Calendar, Hindu Calendars, the Hijri Calendar, amongst many others! But are you familiar with an …
Ouija
Spirit Boards Connecting with the Paranormal When Samhain approaches, the veil between our physical world and the spiritual world will become thinner. For many magic practitioners, this is a special time of year when they are able to (a) become stronger in their magical abilities, (b) conduct magic on an easier level, and/or (c) more easily speak to Spirits/Ghosts/beings who are in the spirit world. Going with …
Chinese Zodiac Adaptations
Many people are familiar with the traditional Chinese calendar and their use of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs that consisted of various animals. But did you know that many other places in the world have their own variation or adaptation of Zodiac Signs that were inspired or influenced by the Chinese Zodiac? This is especially true in various Asian countries where China had played a huge cultural …
Glossary of Popular Crystals
If you are interested in learning about Crystals, such the notion behind their magical properties and various ways to use them, check out my blog post Crystals 101! Below is not a complete guide of all the different crystals that you can use. These are just some of the most popular ones listed in alphabetical order. For each entry, I put a brief description of the Crystal’s …
Crystals 101
A Beginner’s Guide In recent years, it seems that more and more people are turning towards alternative or more traditional, complementary medicine. It can come in many forms, including yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, and healing crystals. Chances are at some point you have probably seen or heard about pretty stones being used to help heal or provide support to people. Many magic practitioners also use Crystals to help …
Chakras 101
A Beginner’s Guide If you’ve attended yoga classes or participated in Reiki, tai chi, or acupuncture sessions, then you’ve probably heard of chakras, their importance, and how they can become “blocked” and need to be opened or balanced. I must admit, I’ve heard people discuss chakras often but didn’t quite understand what they were exactly and what it all entailed. So fear not, my friends! I did a …
Auras 101
A Beginner’s Guide Have you ever experienced a time when you seemed to already know what your friend or acquaintance was thinking or feeling before they expressed it? Have you felt “bad vibes” from someone or instinctively felt something was negatively “off” about someone? Well, it’s possible that you are not necessarily a mind-reader or a psychic. Instead, it’s possible you have a gift in being an aura …