The Inked Grimoire
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From Our Hearth To Yours: Blessings and Charms for Yuletide
Holly berries, evergreens, candles, and Yule logs. Yes, it’s that time of year again – Yule and Christmas time. Although Christmas has many of the same traditions as Yule, it’s nice to bring some of the older traditions into your holiday season. -
How to Prepare for a Ritual
Preparing for a ritual is an essential part of every witch's practice. Here are tips for simple, meaningful ritual preparation. -
Tap into Summer Solstice’s Fiery Energy for Motivation, Positivity, and Love
Long, hot, sultry summer days are upon us, and June is prime time to practice fire magick. Whether you’re seeking extra motivation, want to banish negativity, or just indulge your more sensual side, fire energy boosts passionate spellwork. -
4 Types of Magick to Practice at Beltane
Beltane ushers in the active part of the year and is celebrated from sunset on April 30th to sunset on May 1st. During this magickal time, earth energies are strong, and the world seems to be bursting with fertility energy and renewal.
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Full Moon in Libra- March 20, 2019
On March 20th, Libra Full Moon shows us how to create balance in our lives. -
Yuletide Traditions
Regardless of your religion, it is easy to honor some of the ancient traditions of the holiday season, and you might already be doing so! -
Samhain Ritual for the Beginner Witch
Samhain, the final harvest festival of the year, marks the Witches New Year. The veil between worlds is at its thinnest, making this a good time to contact passed loved ones and do some divination. This article contains correspondences for Samhain, as well as a Samhain ritual for you to perform. -
Samhain, the Witch's New Year
Samhain is a time to cast away that which no longer serves you, a time of divination & honoring ancestors of your past, as the veil between the worlds is thin! -
Samhain- A Connection to the Past
A good way to get into the headspace of Samhain is to imagine what it was like to live off the land before all the modern conveniences. -
Mabon Ritual for the Beginner Witch
Mabon is the second harvest of the year and a time for expressing gratitude for all of the blessings in life. It is a time of plenty and abundance, not just for food, but in other aspects of life as well. -
A Quick Look at Lammas- The First Harvest
August 1st marks the pagan sabbat of Lammas (also known as Lughnasadh, after the god Lugh), which can be celebrated the whole month long. It is the time of the year when the first harvests are made, both internally and externally, and the body, mind, and soul should start preparing for the shorter days and the descent into the shadow time.