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The Wiccan and Neopagan sabbats that are not equinoxes and solstices occur on dates that are similar but not astrologically precise. We are currently in the midst of astrological Beltane. Take a bottle of your favorite wine, kombucha, or other nonalcoholic beverage. With a flashlight in hand, safely travel to a calming, hidden place after nightfall. Using a black permanent marker, draw crescent moons on the bottle. Meditate and then visualize the obscured moon enchanting the liquid. Once ...
Happy Winter Solstice, witches! Tonight is the longest night of the year, and people all over the world are celebrating the metaphorical rebirth of the Sun. In addition to the traditional festivities, this is an excellent time to harness the energy of the Sun’s unique transition and direct it to reveal hidden information that until now has been difficult to find. Mythologically, the Sun begins its journey back from the underworld now, and we can ask the Sun to bring with it lost ...
Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice, when we celebrate the longest night and the return of the light. So tonight, let’s take some time to relish the darkness. You will need three small candles and just over an hour of undisturbed time in your bedroom, after dark. Lie on your bed without any lights on in the room. Let natural light or outdoor artificial lights come through the window. For forty-five minutes, lie quietly in the dark, listening. Try not to fall asleep. Let your thoughts ...
As the Winter Solstice approaches, this is when most witches welcome back the light of the sun and prepare for the freshness of the new year. As we continue through the dark half of the year, this is a great time for us to find our own inner light and focus on our personal strength that has held us up as this year comes to a close. Sit in a comfortable position in a dark room, or use a blindfold if necessary. Take a few deep breaths and allow your mind and body to calm down and relax. Imagine ...
