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 … Continue reading Imbolc
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, … Continue reading Yule
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 … Continue reading Crystals 101
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 … Continue reading Glossary of Popular Crystals
