WITCH IN THE CITY

On May 15 th the ancient Romans celebrated the birthday of the Mercury/Mercurio, the messenger god of travel, merchants and commerce.  I wanted to share this recipe, please enjoy!  For this recipe you will need the following ingredients, three cups water one teaspoon fenugreek one teaspoon five-finger grass one teaspoon jasmine flowers one teaspoon laurel leaf one teaspoon lavender one teaspoon lemon grass one teaspoon mustard seed one teaspoon parsley one teaspoon sea salt The water required for this magickal working should be collected from a natural source (ex. river, lake, ocean) preferably on a Wednesday during the waxing moon phase.  In a non-enamel pan - bring the ingredients to a simmer. You may want to recite a personal chant or incantation while this infusion is brewing. Simmer for a maximum of five minutes.  Afterwards, strain the herbal components and store the infused water in a tightly sealed bottle.  Wear or anoint a few drops of this

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of May will bring excitement and joy in all matters concerning Love and Relationships. Determination and commitment will be your key to success. In matters concerning Job and career - new creative ventures will present themselves towards the end of the month. The month of May will be a time of planning and preparing. Burn a Success Candle to attract victory and accomplishment in all of your endeavors. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of May will be filled with passion, intimacy, romance, and happiness in all aspects of Love and Relationships. You may find yourself needing a few moments of solitude to reflect and rejuvenate your personal energies. The month of May will also bring a release from self-doubt and needless worry. In matters concerning Job and Career - success will be at hand - prosperity and abundance will flow steadily throughout the month. Burn a Peace & Tranquility Candle to promote a harmonious and peaceful

Litha or Midsummer, falls on the Summer Solstice, on or around June 20. 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. We prepare ourselves and our homes for the waning periods of the Sun, which lie shortly ahead. Midsummer is the longest day of the year and the shortest night.  In the Witches tradition, Litha symbolizes the end of the reign of the waxing year's Oak-King, who is now replaced by the Holly-King of the waning year (who rules until Yule). In our ritual and magick we understand and attune ourselves with this subtle change and draw in the growth and balance in which the Holly King draws forth. We cast spells for love, passion, and psychic power. The Fairy World itself is drawn to the energy of this time and many of us attempt to contact these magickal creatures and use their magick to empower our lives, homes, and spells. Litha M