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Name : Florida Paintbrush  Botanical Name : Carphephorus corymbosus  Common Names : Coastal Plain Chaffhead, Paintbrush Wildflower  Location : Native to Florida and the Southeastern U.S.  Element : Air & Fire  Planet : Mercury & Sun  Magickal Purpose : Clarity, Inspiration, Ancestral Connection, Spirit Communication, Transition, Seasonal Balance  The Florida Paintbrush is a lesser-known but breathtaking wildflower native to the meadows and pine flatwoods of Florida. Blooming in late summer and autumn, its tall stalks rise up with clusters of violet-pink blossoms that resemble a painter’s brush dipped in vivid color. When they appear in October, they transform fields into glowing purple landscapes, evoking both mystery and celebration.  Because of its timing, the Florida Paintbrush has become a flower of transition. Blooming as the days shorten and the air shifts, it carries the energy of endings and beginnings, liminal thresholds, and the ...

The Silver Veil Ritual is a sacred rite of communion with the unseen, ancestors, guides, or spirits who walk beyond the threshold of life and death. By candle, water, herb, silver, and sound, the veil is thinned, and the way between realms is gently opened. This rite is to be performed with reverence, respect, and a heart that seeks wisdom. For this rite you will need the following ingredients,  One White Candle  Bowl of Spring Water  Rosemary Sprig (or Mugwort)  Silver Coin or Lunar Jewelry  Bell or Chime  Myrrh Incense Stick  Sea Salt  Choose a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Evening or night beneath the Moon is most powerful, especially the Full or Dark Moon. Cleanse your space physically, then sprinkle salt in a circle around you to mark the boundary of sacred space.  Place the Candle in the center of your working space. Place the Bowl of Water towards the West, the Rosemary in the North, the Silver Coin in the East, and the ...

  Halloween – October 31st  Festa Dei Morti , Day of the Dead , Samhain , Juorno de Morti, Festival of the Dead   The true origin and roots of Halloween have been lost in time. It is often conjectured that this ancient holiday may be linked to the Feast of Pamona , the Roman Goddess of Orchards and Fruit - as well as to Parentalia ; the ancient Roman festival held in honor of the dead.  In the Italian and Sicilian Traditions of Witchcraft the Festa Dei Morti or Festival of the Dead focuses upon ancestral devotion and commemoration. The Festival of the Dead is a sacred and holy time of remembrance, love, spiritual communion, joy and mourning. It is a time of reflection, for looking back at the last year and coming to terms With the phenomenon of which we have no control over; death. Witches gather to celebrate the harvest season with family and friends. We mourn the downward spiral of life, but focus our minds and hearts on what is to come in the future. To a Witch...

Aries (March 21 – April 19)  October is asking you to channel that wild firepower into something that actually sticks. You’re great at starting projects, arguments, and adventures, but this month rewards you when you focus on one passion and see it through. Love improves when you practice presence - instead of sprinting ahead, try listening, laughing, and letting someone else set the pace. Singles may feel magnetic attraction toward someone who grounds their fiery ways, while couples grow closer through shared patience and steady energy. On the financial side, discipline is your secret weapon. You may feel progress is slow, but slow is steady and steady is successful. If you spread yourself too thin, you’ll end up exhausted, frustrated, and wondering why no one appreciates your genius. Protect your energy by focusing on goals that truly matter instead of chasing every shiny idea.  Flame of Direction Spell - Light a red candle and write down one clear goal. Hold it near the fla...

With the Autumn Equinox upon us, we arrive at the sacred threshold where day and night stand in balance. The light begins to wane, shadows stretch long, and the harvest is gathered with gratitude. This is a time of honoring both the fruits of our labor and the mysteries waiting within the darker half of the year.  I want to share this “Autumn Threshold Ritual Oil,” a magickal potion crafted with herbs and essences sacred to the Equinox. This blend may be worn as a perfume, anointed onto candles or charms, or added to ritual workings of balance, protection, and shadow work. For this recipe you will need the following ingredients,  1⁄2 cup sweet almond oil  1⁄2 cup grapeseed oil or jojoba oil  nine drops cedarwood essential oil  nine drops patchouli essential oil  thirteen drops sweet orange essential oil  thirteen drops lavender essential oil  three juniper berries  one dried bay leaf  pinch of dried mugwort  pinch of dried marigold ...

Autumn is the great threshold season, a sacred hinge of the year when golden light filters through turning leaves, and the winds whisper of both harvest and decline. For witches and magickal practitioners, this time is not only beautiful but deeply mystical. It is the season of Persephone’s descent, of Dionysian harvest feasts, and of the quiet remembrance of ancestors. Each falling leaf is an omen, each gust of wind a messenger, reminding us that nothing in life is static - everything flows, fades, and returns anew.  The ancient Greeks marked this season with Eleusinian Mysteries, sacred rites dedicated to Demeter and Persephone. These mysteries spoke of death and rebirth, of seeds buried in darkness that rise again in spring. The Romans too gave thanks to their deities - Ceres, Bacchus, and Consus - through festivals that honored the abundance of fields and granaries. These traditions, steeped in both reverence and revelry, remind us that autumn is not an end, but a sacred passag...

Name: Queen of the Night, Orchid Cactus, Night-blooming Cereus  Botanical Name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum  Common Names : Night-blooming Cereus, Princess of the Night, Dutchman’s Pipe Cactus, Lady of the Night, Brahma Kamal, Gekka Bijin (Japan ‒ “Beauty under the Moon”), Tan Hua  Location : Mexico, Central America, Asia, India  Element : Water  Planet : Moon & Neptune  Magickal Purpose: Transformation, Dreams, Prophecy, Divine Connection, Love, Intuition, Mystery, Rebirth  The Queen of the Night flower is famed for its rare and dramatic blooms. The blossom opens during the night releasing an intoxicating fragrance that lingers in the moonlight and wilts before dawn. Because of its’ ephemeral beauty, the flower has become a symbol of transience, mysticism, and the sacred nocturnal mysteries.  FULL MOON VISION ELIXIR On the night of the Full Moon, prepare this elixir to enhance intuition, dream work, and spiritual clarity. For this rite you will ...

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 ...