December 11, 2021 2 Comments
Moving through the month of December, the Wheel of the Year has spun once more as we begin to slow down and prepare for our last and most festive sabbath of the year, known as Yule. Kicking off on December 21st, Yule (also known as the Winter Solstice) marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, urging us to delve into our own darkness as a result. Because of this, Yule is a powerful time of finding stillness within ourselves as nature goes into its winter slumber fully and comfort and coziness take over our lives. For this reason, this sabbat is a great time for self-care practices, deep reflection, and grounding as we begin to align with the slower energy of the end of the year.
However, aside from finding peace and comfort in the dark months ahead, this sabbat also marks the return of the sun, with daylight continuously growing from here on out until we reach the Summer Solstice. Therefore, while we work to find a way to rest and recover in the darkness now, our minds are also getting ready to set intentions for the coming spring, making this a jovial time of celebration, rebirth, planning, and preparation as we contemplate all of our goals for the new year ahead.Â
With so much going on energetically with this powerful winter sabbat, it can be hard to know what the best way to embrace all the healing energies it has to offer is. For that reason, today, we wanted to share a fun article covering some of our personal favorite celebration and ritual ideas for Yule that witches that are in the broom closet, as well as witches who are out of the broom closet, can enjoy. So, without further ado, let’s dive in and get started.Â
Yule correspondences:
Date:Â December 21st
Colors:Â Red, green, silver, yellow, gold, and white
Crystals:Â Citrine, bloodstone, garnet, and ruby
Deities:Â The Oak King, The Holly King, The Sun God, Demeter, Morrigan, Ra, Horus, and Apollo
Animals:Â Deer, dove, wolf, and squirrel
Herbs:Â Rosemary, frankincense, sage, holly, mistletoe, myrrh, and cinnamon
Food:Â Nuts, cider, berries, bread, turkey, and squash
Yule Ritual IdeasÂ
To start, we wanted to kick off our list of ritual ideas starting with those that are great for witches that are out of the broom closet.
November 16, 2021 10 Comments
November 12, 2017 9 Comments
Dope soap! This detox soap is formulated with activated charcoal that gently removes toxins and impurities from your skin. Plus, you’ll smell fresh like lavender.Â