Happy New Year, everyone! As we make our way closer to the lustful month of February, the first sabbat of the new year is upon us, and it is no other than Imbolc. Associated with the passionate energies of fire, new life, and renewal, Imbolc is a Celtic festival that takes place on February 1st and celebrates the emergence of the spring only a few weeks away. It also marks the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara) and signifies that the winter is coming to an end. However, this powerful sabbat signifies more than just the physical changes happening on the earth around us and also brings our attention to the light and new changes that are beginning to grow within us.
With that said, with so much going on energetically right now, it can be hard to know the best ways to welcome in and celebrate the energy of the season fully. So, to help you out, in this article, we're going to go over everything having to do with the sabbat of Imbolc. From its history to its correspondences, traditions, and a few ways you can celebrate today, let’s dive into everything you need to know about this powerful sabbat and how you can truly make the most of its incredible energy in your own unique way.
Making Valentine’s extra special can be tricky sometimes, especially if we are not particularly crafty and are sporadically busy. While this may be true, the great thing about love is it finds a way. It always finds its way. Isn’t it fascinating how some people can pull off a grande surprise out of letters and papers? While some can cook a really good meal and some just know the exact perfect place to go. While some people, like me at times, can’t make up their minds.
And because of these factors, I’ve learned to focus on what I do best - Gift-giving. Yes, there are people like me who are best at giving gifts. And who knows, you’re just like me. For me, gift-giving is a form of art. It expresses someone in a way that manifests beauty such as love. It is a reservoir of a million thoughts, consideration and most importantly sincerity. So if you’re considering getting some gifts, you’re in the perfect place at a perfect time! Because, we have hand-picked the best gifts from our store that you can give to your lover or loved ones on this special day.
There’s no doubt about it; 2021 was a year full of change and transformation for everyone. However, instead of continuing to live in the hard times that it brought, it’s finally time to say goodbye to the old and embrace change with the new year of 2022. With that said, we will be kicking off the new year lingering in the sign of the Capricorn, pushing many of the signs towards a renewal of creative energy and new beginnings, which is bound to bring a refreshing change into our lives. This will be happening alongside the influence of Jupiter, which will be moving through the sensitive Pisces. As the planet of expansion, Jupiter will inspire us to move beyond our restrictions and channel a deeper, more sentimental approach to life that could have us reflecting a lot on our emotions. As a result, this will likely have all the signs feeling a need to slow down and disconnect for a while, and honestly, some slow movement may not be such a bad idea right now.
Aside from this, Venus also went into retrograde on December 19th, 2021, and will remain that way until January 29th, 2022. Since Venus is known to be the planet of love, when it is retrograde, energies can be a little uncertain for lovers. This could either stir communicational issues between partners or, surprisingly, pull partners closer. Either way, you’ll have to navigate the situation carefully, as all emotions, good and bad, are bound to be heightened. However, Venus isn’t the only planet going retrograde right now, as we will also be moving into Mercury retrograde again starting January 13th, which is bound to have the signs revisiting past emotional issues again. However, don’t see this as a burden, as this is actually an excellent opportunity to reflect on what energies we wish to take with us into the new year and which we want to leave behind and start making the necessary changes to make it happen. Lastly, we will then hit Aquarius season on January 20th, which will likely have the signs aligning more intimately with personal goals and values.
As you can see, January 2022 is bound to be full of the energies of rebirth, new beginnings, and reflection as we work to embrace the energies of the year, learning to leave the problems of the past year behind us once and for all. However, to give you a better idea of what energy you can feel personally, in this article, we’re going to touch on the changes each Zodiac sign can expect throughout January and how you can better align yourself to truly make the most of it. Let’s get started.
It’s a new year and a new you Zodiac signs, and with so many cosmic changes happening around us right now, that saying has never rung so true. While 2021 was quite a powerful year for transition and change for all of us for a lot of different reasons, 2022 is predicted to help us start bringing those changes into fruition in a new light with an emphasis on alignment, empowerment, and forward movement. For this reason, many of the signs will likely find that their tolerance levels for an unfulfilling life will burst this year, and many changes are likely to take place in a number of areas of our lives as a result.
With that said, to start, the year kicks off with a powerful retrograde in Venus carrying over from December 2021 onward until January 29th, 2022, which is bound to shake things up. Since Venus is known symbolically to be the planet of love, when it goes retrograde, energies can be a little uncertain for lovers. As a result, this could stir issues between partners or, potentially, pull partners closer. Either way, you’ll have to navigate the situation carefully, as a lot of emotional change and reflection are bound to be taking place at this time. To follow, Mercury will also be going into retrograde on January 14th, heightening our need to reflect and let go of negative aspects of our lives. With so many emotions to think over at this time, this could potentially stir up impatience and emotional frustration within all signs that must be navigated carefully in order to avoid impulsive decision making. Aside from this, Saturn will be getting cozy in the sign of the Aquarius this year, highlighting the energies of hard work, success, luck, and determination, likely giving the signs a much-needed boost into action on many professional and creative endeavors with the potential to bring a possible career change. This will be happening alongside Jupiter, which will be making way through the Pisces and the Aries this year, highlighting expansion, luck, and new beginnings as one of the key themes for all of the signs this year. To top it all off, we will also be taken through another powerful retrograde by Mars at the end of October, which will likely push the signs to re-examine their life and their choices, especially related to career work, allowing plenty of room for change and transition to take place.
Overall, while these are only a few of the major energetic highlights of the year, all around, this will likely be a powerful year of transformation in many different ways. However, to give you a better idea of what the year of 2022 may hold for your Zodiac sign, here’s is an overview of some of the energies that are likely to be felt by the Zodiac signs this new year and what each sign can do to try to make the most of them. Let’s get started.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yule correspondences:
Date: December 21st
Colors: Red, green, silver, yellow, gold, and white
Crystals: Citrine, bloodstone, garnet, and ruby
Deities: The Oak King, The Holly King, The Sun God, Demeter, Morrigan, Ra, Horus, and Apollo
Animals: Deer, dove, wolf, and squirrel
Herbs: Rosemary, frankincense, sage, holly, mistletoe, myrrh, and cinnamon
Food: Nuts, cider, berries, bread, turkey, and squash
Yule Ritual Ideas
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.
As we move out of the chaotic month of November, we begin making our way into the healing month of December, welcoming in a plethora of new energies. Finally, the intense vibes of Scorpio season that left many of us feeling emotionally vulnerable last month have passed, and we now enter the cold month of December feeling hopeful, as this month is all about living it up the way you deserve.
With that said, starting on November 21st, we kicked off the ambitious and adventurous Sagittarius season, preparing us for a month of adventure ahead. More than anything, Sagittarius is very fun-loving and always has a special way of guiding us to a more positive headspace to start living a more fulfilling life. Not to mention, the Sagittarius is also ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion and luck. Therefore, we can expect some new changes to enter our lives as we become more clear with the life we want to live.
Aside from this, this month, we will also be wrapping up the last eclipse of this year with a total solar eclipse in Sagittarius on December 4th. Because of its nature, this will likely stir up feelings of closure as well as clearer insight for all signs, which could either bring about a new inspired vision or some repressed emotions that you need to work through. Either way, trusting your intuition will be the way to get through it. To follow, we then have a full moon in Gemini making its way into our space on December 18th, followed by a retrograde in Venus hours later, which could stir up an uncertain but powerful time for cleansing and release in our relationships as we become more in touch with ourselves, our worth, and our values. And finally, this is then topped off by the Winter Solstice as well as the start of the Capricorn season on December 21st-22nd, marking the beginning of winter, pushing us to bundle deep within ourselves as we go through a powerful period of reflection.
Overall, as you can see, December is going to be packed with powerful energy that will help to guide us to further alignment this month. With that said, to give you some insight into what you can expect to feel personally throughout the month, today, we're going to touch on what energies and changes each Zodiac sign can expect throughout December and how you can truly make the most of it.
As we move out of the spiritually charged month of October, we begin making our way through November, welcoming in changes in love, shifts in our emotions, and some much-needed spiritual transformations. As we kick off this autumnal month, we move steadily through the sign of the ambitious and passionate Scorpio, pushing us to explore our romantic and personal endeavors more closely. The Scorpio is a water sign that knows nothing but intensity in all that they do; therefore, with this scorpion symbol leading the way, it’s going to remind us that it’s time to face our fears and stop running. More than anything, it’s time to begin exploring our conscious minds more closely to better understand ourselves in both our light and our dark areas in order to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. This will also have us examining deep emotional problems a little bit closer this month in order to finally cut past ties and move forward freely once and for all.
Aside from this, there will also be a trine with Mercury and Jupiter at the start of November, which will stir up new opportunities. This will help to give a positive boost to your mind about the possibilities all around you and push you to find a new optimism towards pursuing your goals. This is likely to inspire you to get things done right off the bat and set a productive tone for the remainder of the month. And in the third week of November, the Zodiac wheel will turn once more to the adventurous and intellectual Sagittarius, shifting our minds to a more positive vibration, empowering us to take on anything life throws at us. This, alongside the eclipse in Taurus on the 19th, will skyrocket our lives and shift our minds towards intensity, likely having all the signs feeling a little on edge.
Overall, November will be a powerful month of working through repressed emotions, trying new things, and seeking balance in all aspects of our lives. But to give you some insight into what you can expect to feel personally through the month, today, we're going to touch on what energies and changes each Zodiac sign can expect throughout November and how you can truly make the most of it.
For many, the term ‘witch’ puts the image of make-believe, long-nosed, green hags with pointy hats and evil cackles into their mind. These characters were often seen riding brooms, casting spells, and working with black cats on Halloween night to stir up trouble. However, modern-day witches of today are very real and very different. In fact, they exist in many different cultures and religions today and are all around us (and no, they don’t come with the pointy nose and evil cackle - well, at least, most don’t).
Despite what many believe, witches are much different than their old-time cartoon depictions and are simply souls that own their power through nature-based practices that can be followed uniquely by many different religions, beliefs, and cultures. Because of this, truly no two witches will share the same practice and will likely conduct their craft very differently. However, despite the differences, one thing witches do seem to have in common is many of the same personality traits and lifestyle choices that lead them to this path. And since more people are feeling a call towards the path of witchcraft now more than ever, we wanted to do a fun article about witchcraft today and talk about some signs that you yourself may be a witch and may not even know it.
So, without further ado and in honor of the spookiest month of the year, here is a list of our top 13 signs that you may be a witch just waiting to awaken.
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year for all ages. Known for its spooky, scary-faced pumpkins, goofy costumes, and endless amounts of candy, it’s no doubt has this holiday has come to be one of the most fun, versatile and creative of them all for people of all ages. However, Halloween wasn’t always that way. In fact, many of the traditions of Halloween today are believed to be derived from an old Celtic holiday known as Samhain. And while these two events are commonly referred to as the same celebration, Halloween and Samhain are actually not the same and are considered to be miles apart in their traditions and practices. So, to help you better understand why these two October events are so different, today, we’re going to talk all about them.
In this article, we’re going to go over everything having to do with Samhain and Halloween. We’re going to cover their correspondences, history, origin, and key differences to give you better insight into these beautiful October celebrations and how you can honor them each in their own way. Let’s get started.
