WITCH IN THE CITY

In ancient Greece, the oak tree was sacred to Zeus, the King of the Olympian Gods. The Acorn was considered a symbol of Divine Wisdom, Strength, and Mighty Protection. At the oracle of Dodona, priests and priestesses often interpreted the rustling of oak leaves as a message or omen delivered from Zeus himself. Acorns are associated with abundance and nourishment and were one of the earliest staple foods before the cultivation of grain. Carrying acorns or oak leaves as an amulet is believed to attract the divine favor of Zeus, bringing protection against lightning, storms, and misfortune.  In ancient Italy, the oak and its acorns were held sacred to Jupiter (the Roman counterpart of Zeus), symbolizing Divine Power, Prosperity, and Victory. Oak groves were revered as sacred and holy places among early Italic Tribes  - acorns and oak branches were often given as an offering in ancient rites dedicated to Jupiter. Prior to the cultivation of grain, acorns were a vital food source i...

Aries (March 21 - April 19) September invites you to slow down and channel your fiery energy into steady progress, Aries. This is a month where patience becomes your greatest ally - though your instinct may be to push forward quickly, the real growth comes from consistency and mindfulness. Emotionally, you’ll feel more grounded when you focus on what you’ve already started rather than scattering your attention across too many ventures. In relationships, passion remains strong but requires balance. Singles may find themselves drawn to someone who inspires both excitement and comfort, while those in partnerships discover that true intimacy is built in the quiet moments, not just the bursts of excitement. Financially, opportunities are beginning to take shape, especially if you’ve been putting effort into a personal project or career move. Think of this month as planting sturdy roots - the stronger your foundation, the more success you’ll harvest later.  Flame of Focus Spell: On a Tue...

Autumn Equinox - September 19th-21st  Abbondanza , Equinozio di Autunno , Vendemmia , Mabon , The Witches Thanksgiving   In the Northern Hemisphere the Autumn Equinox occurs between September 19 to September 21 and marks the Harvest of Fruits, Vegetables and Grapes for Wine making . During this time, we as Witches rejoice and celebrate the abundance and prosperity which the Great Goddess has bestowed upon us and prepare ourselves for the cold winter months ahead. In our Witches’ Tradition , the Autumn Equinox is described as a ‘Bachanal’ of revelry, dancing and feasting upon the bounty of the Autumn Harvest .  On the Autumn Equinox, day and night are again equal, the night triumphing over the day. The Sun’s warmth continues to weaken until the Winter Solstice . The Autumn Equinox is a time of both celebration and mourning. As the Sun enters the Realm of Darkness and Shadow , we mourn the weakening of the Witches’ God and the Masculine Forces of Nature . We remember that...

The Witches Harvest - Lammas - Cornucopia – July 31st - August 2nd  Meititura, Lughnasadh, The First Harvest, Harvest of Corn and Grain  Meititura - The Harvest of Grain and Wheat  During the month of July into early August, corn and grains were the first crops to be harvested by the ancestors of the Witch. In ancient Sicily, the ‘Meititura’ (Harvest) was period of hard work, festivity and the blessings of the ‘First Fruits’ of the Agricultural Season. An effigy or puppet of the Grain Mother was fashioned from sheaves of wheat and adorned in female attire. This ‘puppet’ was then carried in procession throughout the local villages in joyous festivity. The sheaves of the Effigy were later used for amulets of protection and good fortune.  Throughout the world, July to August is marked as a time of harvesting corn, grain, and grapes – (to make wine). In our Witches’ Tradition we offer our devotion to the Goddess Demeter (Roman: Ceres) offering Her thanks and gratitude fo...

The Summer Solstice - La notte delle Streghe - June 19th-22nd  Litha, St. John’s Day, La Notte Di San Giovanni, La note Delle Streghe, Lora di Estate, Midsummer  In the Northern Hemisphere the Summer Solstice occurs between June 19 to June 21 and is the longest day of the year and the shortest night. During this time, we as Witches honor and celebrate the Sun at the peak of His power. We draw in the energy of the Mother Earth and her magick of fertility and growth and prepare ourselves and our homes for the waning period of the Sun, which lies shortly ahead.  In our Witches tradition, during the Summer Solstice we invoke and call upon the God of the Sun, the Great Lord of the Heavens and King of Light. We call forth the power of the Sun God to defeat and diminish the forces of darkness and to invoke future fertility and earthly growth. During the Summer Solstice, the Mother Goddess of the Witches dances her dance of ecstasy - her dance of life, renewal and infinite love. ...

  May Day - Calendimaggio - The Feast of Flowers  Floralia, Beltane, Roodmas, May Eve, April 30th - May 2nd Calendimaggio - The First of May  In many cultures throughout the world the month of May is a time of festivity as well as the observance of the Earth’s Renewal and Waxing Sun. Calendimaggio "Calendi" meaning ‘Day’ and "maggio" means ‘May’. It is traditionally held the first week of May from Thursday to Saturday (lasting a total of three days). In Italy, Calendimaggio includes medieval themes and costumes, theatrical performances, feasting, drum parades, music, singing, and the playing the mandolin and guitar. In our Witches’ Tradition the Calendimaggio Festivity focuses on the Cosmic Union of the Feminine and Masculine Forces of the Universe and celebrates the Cosmic link between Life and Death. It is taught that on May Eve, the Veil between Worlds is at its’ thinnest (similar to Halloween) and the spirits of the dead awaken beneath the ground - desiring the ...