WITCH IN THE CITY

On May 1 or the eve of May, we as witches celebrate the marriage or union of the Universal God and Goddess.  The weather is warm and we begin to spend more time with our local community. We cast spells for spiritual growth, belonging, and blessings for all who seek the Old Ways and all who respect the Witches path. Beltane marks the summer half of the Witches Yearly Calendar; it is a time when many strive to improve their love lives. This holiday marks a very sacred and magickal time of the year when witches twist and bend beautiful colored ribbons around a maypole, an ancient pagan symbol. The maypole itself symbolizes the masculine energy entering the feminine. Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals.  The word Beltane means fire of Bel, Bel being an ancient Celtic God of the Sun.  As the beginning of summer, the world is blooming with color and exotic energy. In old Celtic traditions, it is a time when many strive to get hand-fasted (Wi...

I wanted to share this awesome body oil that can be worn directly on the skin. The ingredients of this blend are held to be sacred and correspond with the month of March and the Moon of Winds or Worm Moon . For this recipe you will need the following ingredients, o ne-ounce coconut oil 8 drops sage essential oil 5 drops honeysuckle absolute 5 drops fir absolute or essential oil 12 drops lavender essential oil 15 drops apple isolate 15 drops oakmoss absolute one small bloodstone pinch of dried daffodil pinch of saffron In a dark glass bottle blend the all of the ingredients together. You may want to recite a personal incantation or chant while adding each drop of essential oil.   Wear or anoint a few drops of this magickal potion onto your doors, candles and crystals to attract the influences of the March full moon - to attract prosperity and wealth, to promote peace and success, to attract positive change and in working during...

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of March will bring a heightened sense of passion in matters concerning Love and Relationships.   If you are single – a new relationship may be around the corner.   You will spend most of the month of March planning and strategizing future business and financial endeavors.   In matters of Job and Career, success and victory will surround you!   Burn a Protection Candle to keep away any and all negative or otherwise unwanted energies. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of March will bring new perspectives in present and future relationships.   You may find yourself re-evaluating your personal requirement concerning Relationships.    Avoid insecurities taking the best of you, leave worry and doubt at the door.   Avoid needless quarrels and debates with close friends and family. In Job and Career, the doors of victory will open; new venues of success will be presented towards the end of the m...