WITCH IN THE CITY

The Witches Harvest - Cornucopia – July 31st - August 2nd  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 for the bounty She has bestowed.  In many cultures, this sacred climax of power is associated with br

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) The month of July will herald new roads of financial opportunity and the beginning of new projects and goals. This will be a good time to avoid making decisions or judgments based on your emotional view. To achieve the success you desire, you will have to reexamine the facts presented before you decide to move forward. Stay independent and transparent in your decision making. In matters of Love & Relationship, current partnerships will strengthen both physically and spiritually. A period of growth and adventure is at hand. If you are single, you may find new love in early autumn. In matters of Career & Finance, both success and fulfillment will surround you, recognition is soon ahead – your hard work will reap reward. Carry a Good Fortune Conjure Bag to attract all-around good fortune and good luck.   TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) The month of July will inspire a new sense of creativity and emotional freedom. As you find balance you will discove