August 23 – September 22 Constellation Virgo spans the 150-180th degree of the Zodiac and has different origins depending on which mythology you examine. Virgo’s image is that of a young woman, a Maiden, or a virgin. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the Virgo Constellation reflects Demeter (Greek Goddess of Harvest), or her daughter, Persephone (Queen of the Underworld). Another connection is to the tale of Parthenos … Continue reading Virgo ♍
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
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
