April 20, 2022 2 Comments
With the coming of May, we welcome in our next sabbat celebration on May 1st, known as Beltane. Commonly referred to as May Day, Beltane is a fire festival that marks the halfway point between the spring and summer equinox. With the energies of new beginnings and fertility in the air, this is known to be a joyous time of celebration that honors the joining of the May Queen (The Maiden) and the May King (Young Oak King) in a sacred union of love. As a result, the energies of fertility, passion, and new life are buzzing all around us as we celebrate the abundance of the earth, the rising sign, and the balance of feminine and masculine energy.Â
With so much opportunity and vibrancy in the air, there are many jovial and light-hearted rituals you can take part in to honor the many energies around us at this time. And today, we’re going to share eight of our personal favorite rituals you can do to align and honor this fiery sabbat in a truly unique way. Let’s get started.
April 20, 2022
Although our moms always make the best times for us, it is still challenging catching up with our busy moms, especially during special occasions. Whether they’re busy from work, doing the chores, laundry, shopping, cooking, etc.. It always seems like they are trying to chase stuff and run to beat some deadlines. Well, it is completely reasonable, otherwise we won’t be having the best lives they are trying to shape for us. Undoubtedly, there are also times it scares us out of our wits seeing our moms with too much on their plates. And it leaves us thinking whether they still have time for themselves and for the things they love to accomplish. Unfortunately, we learned (sometimes the hard way) that there’s nothing much that we can do because our moms love pressure and love to be fulfilled in their own ways. And how unkind of us to stop what makes them happy, anyway?
Anyhow, this article is a helping hand for people like me and you who’d love to catch up with our busy moms this Mother’s day regardless of their tight schedule. And keep in mind that we are focusing on gifts that you can give simply because sometimes it's better to let gift speak for itself! :)
So without further ado, we have collated some relatable items that your mom would surely love that they’d want to go on a fun date with you! Â
March 30, 2022
As we move into the warmth of the growing spring, the season is changing, the earth is blooming, and the energy is shifting with a promise of rebirth and new beginnings just beyond the horizon. With opportunity in the air, this is a truly auspicious time for wiping the slate clean and moving forward with a fresh new attitude.Â
With that said, the sun will soar through the fiery Aries sign at the start of the month, encouraging the signs to start taking more of a head-on approach with their goals. As a result, the signs will likely begin to feel more spontaneous, social, and optimistic this month, especially when it comes to pursuing their dreams. With the abundant and opportunistic energies of the growing light of the sun, intentions set in prior months are now beginning to rise to fruition, allowing us to make bigger moves for the start of the new Zodiac year. To go along with this, we also have many planetary changes occurring this month, mostly following Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, welcoming in lust, luck, and action into our space. Mars and Jupiter could bring changes to your attitude and approach towards your goals, while Mercury can add a sharpness to our tongue, allowing us to be bolder with our words and actions. Lastly, Venus could stir changes in love, allowing partners to connect deeper as well as the opportunity to overcome issues of the past. To end the month, we will then enter the sign of the Taurus on April 20th, allowing the signs to regain balance in their lives after a busy last few weeks and focus their attention on nurturing themselves more mentally, physically, and spiritually. And since the Taurus is an earth sign, this is also a time of calmness and slow but steady movement after the raging fire sign’s ruling, allowing the signs to build a more strategic plan for the path ahead and look at their goals with more of a long-term vision.
Overall, April is predicted to be a month of action, optimism, and transformation as all the signs begin to move into the next chapter of their lives swiftly with the season’s change. But, to give you some deeper insight into what you can expect this month, today, we're going to go over what changes each Zodiac sign can expect energetically throughout April and how you align yourself to make the most of them.
February 28, 2022
As we transition out of the last month of winter, we make our way into inspiring new beginnings in the month of March. With the spring equinox happening on March 20th, this month, we prepare to welcome the energies of change, transformation, and forward movement as we begin to blossom into our most authentic selves like never before. With that said, we will kick off the month in the wise and sensitive Pisces sign, urging the signs to delve deeper into themselves and their connections to the world around them. Since Pisces is directly connected to the water element and the divine world, March is expected to bring some highly intuitive energies into our space, allowing us to be more receptive to the changes happening within and around us. Expressive in nature, Pisces' influence will likely help us to channel a deeper connection with our creative passions to help us develop a strong connection to our most authentic energy and shed away what no longer resonates. Not to mention, since Pisces is the last member of the Zodiac, you can bet that this adaptable energy will guide us to our last stage of development before we start our new Zodiac cycle, working to help us move forward without any lingering emotional or energetic baggage.Â
Aside from this, there is also a lot of planetary shifts happening this month, with Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, just to name a few. With so much energetic change happening, this could stir up a lot of new inspiring, ambitious, and loving energies within us. However, it could also bring new expansion, readjustment, and change that could have things feeling a little rocky at times and could require some patience to work through. To top it off, we will then end the month in the ambitious and self-assured Aries sign, helping to boost us ahead once and for all in new directions in our lives, ready to embrace all that life throws at us.Â
Overall, March 2022 is predicted to be a month where we start picking up the pace to get a move on all the things we’ve been planning out over the last several weeks. But, to give you some deeper insight into what you can expect this month, today, we're going to touch on what energies and changes each Zodiac sign can expect throughout March and how you can adjust your life to make the most of it.
January 31, 2022
With that said, the month of February will kick off in the intellectual sign of Aquarius, urging the signs into some deep reflection. Since the Aquarius is a bit of a loner but also highly self-empowered, don’t be surprised if you find yourself pulling away from society to work on your personal endeavors this month as you formulate a new plan for how to move forward along your journey. Aside from this, Mercury will end its retrograde on the 3rd of the month, which can help the chaotic and uncertain energies we’ve all been feeling return to normal. Not only that, but Venus is also moving into our space at this time, which will likely help to level out any intense energies that may have risen over the last few weeks from the retrogrades. This will be happening alongside the planets of Mars and Pluto as well, which could simultaneously stir forward movement and tension, making some of the energy this month feel a bit up and down.Â
December 14, 2021
The brisk and frigid days of winter are finally here, pushing us towards all things warm and cozy. From a warm cup of cocoa to your favorite pair of fuzzy socks, there’s nothing quite like the winter to remind us to slow down and focus on all the little things that we have in our lives to be grateful for.Â
Spiritually, the winter is all about reflecting, taking care of ourselves, and delving into our inner self more than ever. For this reason, this is a beautiful time of extending those self-care days to the max, meditating on feelings of self-love, and journaling as we ponder our journey thus far, as well as our goals for the future. However, there are also other ways to embrace this wondrous seasonal energy in a magical way aside from doing spells and rituals. And, if you ask us, one of the best ways to do that is through your altar setup.
So for today, we wanted to go over one of our favorite ways to decorate your own altar to welcome winter, as well as a few product recommendations to help you do just that. So, without further ado, here’s our quick guide to setting up a winter altar to truly make the most of the powerful energy of the season.Â
September 09, 2021 5 Comments
As we transition out of the warm nights of August, we steadily begin making our way through the abundant month of September, welcoming with it the many transitional properties of the autumn season. However, September isn’t just a welcoming period for the autumn itself, but for the second of the three harvest festivals of the Wheel of the Year, known as Mabon. Mabon, also known as the autumn equinox, is the sabbat that marks the time of which day and night are equal, when we gather our crops once more and enjoy the last bit of warmth before the cooler months take over. On a deeper level, Mabon also has many powerful energetic transitions taking place, which can push us to seek change, deeper spiritual connections, and inner wisdom as we approach one of the most symbolic days of the year.Â
With so much going on energetically, it can be hard to know the best ways to celebrate the energy of the season and fully welcome it into your space. So to help you out, in this article, we're going to go over everything having to do with the divine autumnal sabbat of Mabon. From its history to its correspondences, traditions, and a few ways you can celebrate it today, let’s dive into everything you need to know about this powerful sabbat.Â
August 29, 2021 3 Comments
The crisp fall days of flannels, warm apple cider, and cozy nights by the fire are finally upon us once again as we steadily make our way into autumn. Autumn is a beautiful and abundant time of reaping what we have sown with bountiful celebration as we shift our focus into slowing down during the colder half of the year. Spiritually, it is a powerful time of self-reflection, letting go, and transition as the veil between worlds grows thin, making our magic stronger than ever. Because of this, doing what we can to welcome in and honor this energy is essential to honor it and truly make the most of it, as well as enhance our spells and rituals. And what better way to do that than with setting up our own autumn altar?Â
So for today, we wanted to go over one of our favorite ways to decorate your own altar to welcome in autumn, as well as a few product recommendations to help you do just that. So, without further ado, here’s our quick guide to setting up an autumn altar to truly make the most of the powerful energy of the season.Â
May 06, 2021 2 Comments
The first time we dive into spell casting, we feel excited and a little overwhelmed at the same time. We ask ourselves questions like “What if I fail?” or “What if something bad happens?”.
Some people believe that casting a spell means summoning malevolent entities or doing obscure and strange procedures. In reality, a spell is a spiritual way to focus on what we want and guide our mind to achieve a specific goal. Spell casting is, in fact, the process of raising and directing your energy into your intention.Â
In order to give your spells the best chance of working in your favor, you need to follow these eight steps and keep pursuing your goals with consistency and determination.
April 18, 2021 3 Comments
The divine Wheel of the Year has spun yet again as we have now passed the time of new beginnings and rebirth in Ostara and are on our way to the passionate and celebratory energies of summer. With the coming of May, we enter the fiery, sensual, and jovial Sabbat known as Beltane. Known for its bonfires and Maypoles, Beltane is far more than just a celebration of fire, but of the many cycles of life.
In this article, we're going to go over all things having to do with this Sabbat. We’re going to cover its history, correspondences, traditions, and a few ways on how you can celebrate it in our modern world. So if you’re ready to welcome in the joyous energies of this season and kick off summer with a bang, let’s dive in and get started.Â
Beltane correspondences:
Date:Â May 1st
Colors:Â Red, green, white, brown, & pink
Crystals:Â Rose quartz, sapphire, & emerald
Deities:Â Persephone, Pan, Flora, Aphrodite, & Cerrnunnous
Animals: Doves, cats, swallows
Herbs/Flowers:Â Yarrow, mint, thyme, rose, daisy, lavender, & marigold
Food:Â Bread, dairy, strawberries, cherries, oats, & red wine
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March 30, 2021
The month of April will be a powerful, transformative, and propelling month of highs and lows for all Zodiac signs. Not only are we now officially in the warm and opportunistic energy of spring, but we are also influenced by the sign of the impulsive and confident Aries, inspiring us to act on all our new ideas this month. Now is the time of celebration as we start planting seeds of change, preparing for the warmer months of summer to manifest them into fruition. However, even as our minds are spiraling forward on our hopes and dreams, thanks to Pluto, the planet of rebirth, we may also feel weighed down by the problems of the past this month. This will stir up feelings of uncertainty as we are asked to release bad habits to make way for new opportunities. While this transformation may make things a bit rough, it is necessary in order to reach our full potential. But don't worry, it won't all be bumping waters, as we will end the month on a good note as Venus, the planet of love, enters Taurus mid-month, giving us time to slow down and have a little fun.
With so much going on energetically this month, it can be hard to predict what's in store for each sign. So for today, we're going to touch on a little bit of what energies and changes each Zodiac sign can expect to feel throughout the powerful month of April and how your individual sign can truly make the most of it. Â
January 25, 2021 1 Comment
Welcome to this blog post, Witches and Lovers! You and I may share almost the same sentiments towards the approaching Valentine's. One thought and your stomach are in knots? I feel you.
With the recent events centering around Covid-19, it is normal to feel nostalgic for the traditional romantic movie nights, long walks by the beach, restaurant dates, traveling in another city, what else? Name it, we all wish and yearn for this entire pandemic to soon be over. But just like Warren Buffett’s 5/25 Rule, why don’t we focus more on things that we can control and assess what really matters?
For one, it wouldn’t take time to reflect that what does matter is who we share this Valentines with and secondly, how we can make them feel more special during this event. After all, Valentine's doesn’t require any place or any terms at all as long as whatever we plan to do comes from our hearts.