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
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 … Continue reading Samhain
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 … Continue reading The Wheel of the Year
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 … Continue reading Ouija
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
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
