WITCH IN THE CITY

Lammas - August 1 - Lammas, or Lughnasadh (pronounced "LOO-nahs-ah"), is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning “Loaf-mass” and is one of the Greater Wiccan Sabbats, usually celebrated on August 1st or 2nd, although occasionally on July 31st. The Lughnasadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of the Autumn season, as well as to usher in the first of three harvest celebrations in the Witches Yearly Calendar. It is the time of harvesting corn and grain, grapes and wine, and is therefore greatly associated with bread, as grains are the first crop to be harvested. We as Witches give thanks and honor to all Gods and Goddesses of the Harvest, as well as those who represent Death and Resurrection. This is a time when the Sun God magickally begins to weaken as the Sun rises farther in the South, each day growing shorter as the nights grow longer. The Goddess watches in sorrow, but she realizes that while the God is dying, He lives on inside Her as Her child. Th

The collecting of  Morning Dew  has been practiced by ancient cultures from all around the world. This simple and ancient ritual is usually conducted at different times from the Spring until late Summer, ( most traditionally during the May Day or Summer Solstice  Festivities ). In many parts of Italy it is a traditional custom to collect Dew on the morning of  The Feast of John the Baptist  (June 24th). This particular practice has many links to ancient pagan traditions, marking a time of fire, fertility and the waning of the Sun. On the eve of  The Feast of John the Baptist,  a large bowl or basin is filled half-way with clean water, to which a few drops of Holy Water were added. Fresh Flowers and Herbs where then included and the bowl left in a safe place outdoors to be left overnight to collect the Morning Dew. Plants and Flowers of Use: Basil, Camelia Flowers, Hawthorn Blossom, Ivy, Lavender, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Primrose, Roses, Rue, St. John’s Wort, Sunflower,  Vervain, Y

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of June will bring a break from struggle and negative cycles - new goals and new paths of success will reveal themselves. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, June will bring the well needed separation between love and career, love will blossom, focus on what is important to your heart. In matters concerning Career and Finances, not following your instincts may cause you to miss out on a prosperous opportunity, pay attention to what you’re doing and avoid outside influence. Burn a Protection Candle to bring protection against negative forces and to ward off evil and spiritual harm.     Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) During the month of June, your ambition and productivity will fuel your success and accomplishments. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, June will be a time of serious decision making, which will fortify your current or future relationships. In matters concerning Career and Finances, June will be a month of suc