When winter settles in and the nights reach their longest, Yule offers a natural time to look toward the animals that have long shared our stories, folklore, and seasonal traditions. Some animals have a direct connection to Yule traditions, particularly in Scandinavian and Germanic folklore. Others have become associated with the winter season through mythology,
As the days grow shorter and Samhain approaches, the Sun moves through Scorpio, a water sign associated with intensity, mystery, transformation, and the things we usually keep beneath the surface. Scorpio season has a distinctly inward quality. It can be a good time to examine old patterns, sit with difficult emotions, and make space for
November has a different feeling to it. The days are shorter, the nights come early, and there is something about the darkness that makes us slow down and look inward. Following Samhain, on November 16, many witches and devotees set aside time to honor Hekate (Hecate), the ancient Greek goddess associated with crossroads, thresholds, magic,
As the warmth of summer fades and the crisp beauty of autumn begins to arrive, we enter the season of Mabon, a celebration of gratitude, balance, and the abundance of the harvest. Often associated with the Autumn Equinox, Mabon is a meaningful time to pause, reflect on the blessings we have gathered, and honour the […]
There is something about decorating for Mabon that feels different from decorating for other holidays. You don’t need a purchase a box of decorations from the store. Autumn gives you plenty to work with… fallen leaves, acorns, pinecones, dried flowers, wheat, apples, gourds, branches, and all those little treasures that seem to appear everywhere once […]
You may be noticing that the days are growing shorter and the first signs of autumn are beginning to appear, Mabon is approaching and with it, comes a beautiful opportunity to slow down, take stock, and celebrate what you’ve gathered throughout the year. One of my favorite ways to mark the Autumn Equinox is by
September 30 – October 27 There is something fitting about Ivy taking its place in the Celtic Tree Calendar as autumn settles in. While other plants begin to lose their leaves and retreat for winter, Ivy continues to wind its way along walls and trees, often staying green well into the colder months. It doesn’t
The Full Moon is a powerful moment of culmination, illumination, and release. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, it has long been associated with heightened intuition, emotional clarity, and magical potential. In modern witchcraft and spiritual practice, each Full Moon carries its own unique energy, shaped by seasonal cycles, symbolism, and ancient folklore. Working intentionally with […]
As summer begins to wane and the wheel of the year slowly turns toward harvest season, the Sturgeon Moon rises in the sky; bright, bold, and teeming with ancient wisdom. Named after the mighty freshwater fish once abundant in North America’s Great Lakes and rivers, this moon reminds us of abundance, resilience, and inner strength.
