✨ Introduction: As winter blankets the world in a hush of snow, the Yule festival emerges, a celebration woven with history, mysticism, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Let’s unwrap the magic of the Winter Solstice, where traditions of old and modern witchcraft dance hand in hand. 🌟 Origins and History Yule has deep […]
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The theme at the moment is the summer solstice and all things sunny and bright. So therefore, what could be better for the next instalment of The Herb Diaries than the beautiful sunflower? Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are vibrant and cheerful flowers that have captivated people for centuries and certainly always make me feel happy and
When it comes to casting summer solstice spells, the focus is often on embracing the energy of the sun, harnessing abundance, and setting intentions for growth and transformation. Here are a few spell ideas that you can adapt to your personal practice: Solar Energy Blessing Create a sacred space outdoors during sunrise or sunset. Face
The summer solstice holds great significance within witchcraft. It is therefore often celebrated as one of the eight Sabbats or festivals within the Wheel of the Year. Known as Litha or Midsummer, this Sabbat marks the peak of the sun’s power and the longest day of the year. It is a time of abundance, growth,
Setting up a witch altar for the summer solstice can be a beautiful and meaningful way to honor the energies of the season. Here are some suggestions for creating your summer solstice altar: Location Find a space that resonates with you and your practice. Your altar can be indoors or outdoors, depending on your preference
It’s that time of year again, at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun is higher, the days are longer and hopefully also warmer. So let’s embrace it! It is so much more than the reason why we have to rush to the shops for blackout curtains to trick the kids
Welcome again to the latest edition of the herb diaries, this time exploring dandelions in witchcraft. Looking around my garden at this time of year, there’s an abundance of growth from all sorts of plants. One always seems to stand out though. This is partly because it flourishes and spreads so quickly and partly because
So you want to be a witch, but don’t know where to start? Or you are a witch but yearn to be even more witchy? No problem, I’ve got you covered. Just follow these instructions to the letter and take the multiple choice test at the end and you qualify as a witch….. only joking!
Wild garlic, also known as ramsons or bear’s garlic, is a staple of witchcraft. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Allium family, which includes onions, leeks, and chives. Its scientific name is Allium ursinum. Wild garlic is native to Europe and parts of Asia but can be found in various regions
The history of witchcraft covers a few millennia, so I’m going to try and offer a brief insight to explain some of the origins and attitudes to witchery across the ages. Witchcraft is certainly a complex and multifaceted subject that spans thousands of years and has been influenced by a variety of cultural, religious, and