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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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December 08, 2020 2 Comments
September 12, 2020 6 Comments
Welcome to our collective favourite season, witchy folk! Perhaps that’s a generalization, but the Autumnal vibes are an absolute mood in the spiritual community, and for so many reasons. This season we have two Sabbats to celebrate; the first of those is Mabon, otherwise known as the Autumn Equinox, and the hemispherical counterpart to Ostara, in which we celebrate the Spring Equinox.Â
Not only is Autumn the season of flavoured lattes and pumpkins, it is the season of the colours of the Earth – oranges and reds and browns, greens and glorious yellows. We have beautiful harvest vegetables and burgeoning berries; a veritable feast of offerings from our beautiful Mother Earth to celebrate.Â
For Mabon, we focus on the beginning of the end of the harvest season and the descent into wintery darkness. Spiritually, we are reaching the closing-down portion of the year – as the days get shorter and the evenings are longer, we assess the outcomes of our labour (physical, financial, emotional, spiritual) across the past twelve months. Summer is celebration, and Autumn is when we reap what we’ve sown. So, as we draw towards the end of this summertime haze and commence the darkening and hibernation periods, we’re beginning to wind down business and take stock of what we’ve achieved.Â
Seasonal altars are a great way to focus our attentions and intentions towards that for which we are grateful, and the things that we want to manifest in our lives. Not only does the season dictate our physical activities, it also directs our spiritual lives, and the altar is the witch’s way of centring that energy.
With so much to love and celebrate about Autumn, let’s take a look at some traditional (and not-so-traditional) items to feature on our altars during this time.Â
June 02, 2020 2 Comments
We are currently in a very unusual time in our society with the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty and lack of control can cause anxiety. Now is a perfect time to cast a protection spell to shield yourself against negativity. Protection spells can be cast for yourself, someone else, a pet or even a physical structure like your home or office.
The pandemic began a few months back and our world is continuing to adjust our daily living. Wicca has become more popular recently with healing and protections spells requests increasing daily. When a client requests a spell-like this, we need to differentiate between the two.
Healing spells are used for someone that is sick either physically or emotionally. Healing spells can be done with someone that has an upcoming surgery, disease or to improve mental health such as depression. During COVID, we would use a healing spell if an individual has the virus. You can cast a spell on yourself or someone else to heal. When doing a healing spell for someone else, if they are not close to you, you can use a photo or article of theirs to cast the spell.
November 26, 2019 1 Comment
The time of Yule is approaching and we’re helping to get you ready with our Fab-YULE-ous gift guide! Find all the best gifts for Yule below. Shopping on a budget? No problem! Keep scrolling to find our favorite 5 items for under $15!
If you’re unfamiliar to Yule, it is the annual Pagan celebration of the Winter Solstice. Many Wiccans also mark it as the rebirth of the Great horned hunter god. The event historically was celebrated with candles, bonfires, and/or the burning of the yule log. Since Yule is a celebration of the sun returning or being reborn, sources of light are a major part. People would then get together around the fire, share meals, and exchange gifts. The Yule holiday and traditions still continue today and are celebrated and mirror by many cultures and religions around the world.
November 23, 2019 7 Comments
It’s that time of year again! Everyone’s getting ready to exchange gifts for whichever winter holiday they celebrate and you’ve got some witchy friends and family you’d like to do some shopping for. Of course, the difficult question every holiday season is “What in the world do I get everybody?” Don’t worry, you’ve got you covered in that area! Keep reading for some amazing gifts that will work for every kind of witch you know!Â
We’ve handpicked some special items from our nest that will be sure to delight your family, witchy friends, coworker and coven members. Now, if you’re new to our nest we’ll give you a heads up about what you’ll find. We’ve got a high quality, clean, vegan*, cruelty-free and natural personally chosen selection of beauty, wellness, and ritual products with a huge selection of enchanted goodies to be used in your practice. If you’re looking for it, you’ll probably find it! Now, let’s quit talking and start shopping! Here's the ultimate witchy gift list.
September 03, 2019 18 Comments
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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