By Lady Sayje Samhain has always been associated with an “end” or “death” as it’s meaning literally translates to “end of summer”. Everyone, not just pagans, should take time to check their perspectives and attitudes this time of year. It’s…
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Water, Water Everywhere
Part 2 in a four part series about working with the elements from a personal perspective. By Retrokali Glub. Have you had your eight glasses of water today? We need it, we really do, and like all the other elements,…
The Magical Properties of Water
By Mrs. B There are tons of ways for the domestic witch to bring the elements into his/her home. Here is a quick list of the magical properties of Water, and how the handy household witch can use many of…
Earth Magic is for Dweebs
Part one of a four part series on working with the elements from a personal perspective by Retrokali This is written from the perspective of a true air witch. I LIKE to be in my head, I LIKE concepts, and…
Fact about Lammas
By Jessi Lammas is also known as:Lughnasadh, Lammastide, and First Harvest Festival. Date: August 1st Symbolism: First harvest festival; aging of the Deities, honoring of Sun Gods Symbols: Corn dollies, cornucopia, grains, the Sun Foods: Breads, grains, potatoes, summer squash,…
Lammas – The Hope of Fall to Come
By ComfyMom Lammas is the first of the harvest festivals, marking the long slide from hot, sunny summer into the cold darkness of winter. The problem is, August is the hottest month of summer. There are few physical sign that…
A Simple Lammas Ritual for the Busy Domestic Witch
By Mrs. B. For many domestic witches, finding time to celebrate the sabbats can be a challenge, even in the summer months. Between keeping the little witchlets busy and out of trouble, or schlepping them to camps and activities, or…
Finding Meaning in Opposites: Litha
By Retrokali Litha. Summer Solstice. Midsummer, the glory of the sun, the night of the fairies, the moist heat clinging to everything. Not my favorite holiday, sorry it just isn’t. I am more of a dark side of the Wheel…
Sangria: The Perfect Summer Solstice Drink
By Mrs. B When you research the sabbats, you can find a long list of “traditional” sabbat fare. The foods listed may or may not be something that you really want to cook and eat, though! I think it is…
Litha – Lettin’ It All Hang Out
By Melissa Wolf Litha is by far, hands down my favorite holiday. Not that the other holidays should fear inferiority, it’s just that Litha is the shiznit. What makes Litha the shiznit you ask? How about the fact that the…