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The Witches Harvest - Cornucopia – July 31st - August 2nd Meititura, Lughnasadh, Lammas, The First Harvest, Harevst 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 for the bounty She ha...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) November will reveal your full potential - in all aspects of your life - this will be a time of taking action and embracing your unwavering determination. Great changes are soon to come. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, avoid defensive behavior, for it will work against you - bring focus towards protecting your current relationship from external forces and repairing any miscommunication. If you are single, November will bring liberation from fear and clarity towards what your heart truly desires. In matters concerning Career and Finance, current tension may be distracting you from your goals, finding a healthy way to diffuse your frustration will keep you on your path towards success – allowing the frustration to take over will attract delays. Burn a Protection Candle to ward off negative forces and energies. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) November will present new opportunities and new doors of success will be revealed - sacrifices will be ...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) October will herald maturity and personal growth – both physical and spiritual – bringing awareness to the strength and action behind your words will aid you in maintaining a healthy and happy life. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, October will grant wishes of new love and passion, there will be much to celebrate, embrace and enjoy each moment. If you’re currently in a relationship, you may experience a heightened sense of passion, humor and all around joy. In matters concerning Career and Prosperity, your dedication and determination will reap its’ rewards, October will be a prosperous month, appreciate yourself and your efforts – avoid ‘ego traps’ and embrace your success. Burn a Protection Candle to ward off any and all negative and unwanted forces. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) October will be a period of balance and introspection – you may have unfinished business, whether that be personal or financial – October will open the doors of ...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) The month of September will present new opportunity and the beginning of a new project - a new cycle in life is about to start. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, a change in your emotions will lead to hidden truths - follow your intuition. Honesty is essential in fortifying the relationship you seek. If you are single, remain patient – new love may appear in late Autumn. In matters concerning Career and Finance, expect a jolt of creativity and determination during the month of September. Embrace your ambitions – keep your eye on the prize. Burn a Road Opening Candle to clear away any and all unwanted energies and spiritual obstacles from your path towards success. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) September will herald peace, a sense of completion and readiness, and wholeness within. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, September will present a period of ‘soul-searching’  - passion will intensify and communication will strengthen. I...

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 ingredients of this blend are believed to be sacred to Pomona, the Goddess of fruit orchards and abundance. one ounce apricot kernel oil three drops neroli absolute three drops grapefruit essential oil nine drops apple isolate nine drops peach isolate ten drops benzoin absolute thirteen drops sandalwood absolute pinch of apple peel glass bottle Begin by pouring the apricot kernel oil into the glass bottle. Add each drop of oil in the following order: sandalwood, benzoin, peach, apple, white grapefruit and neroli. Add the apple peel last. Stir each ingredient into the bottle, one at a time, and as you add each ingredient, bring your thoughts towards attracting abundance and invoking the magick of Pomona. When finished, seal the bottle tightly and to keep this blend stored in a dark, cool place. This oil may be worn as a magickal perfume or used during rites focused on attracting prosperity and abundance and those dedicated to the autumn harvest and the...

Blessings from Firewolf & Superstitious!  What do the Stars have in store for you? Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of September will bring success and joy in all aspects of your life. Although you will be spending most of the month enjoying your time with family and friends, be sure to find personal time so to rejuvenate your physical and spiritual vibrations. Love and Relationships will grow towards commitment. In matters concerning Job and Career, financial gain and improvement will begin to flow towards the end of the month. Carry a Protection Conjure Bag to protect against negative or unwanted energies and forces. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of September will bring moments of peace, relaxation and introspection. You will find yourself planning future change, reanalyzing your personal desires and reconsidering old opportunities. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, resolution to present love issues will come to surface – avoid con...

Mabon or the Autumnal Equinox, falls on or around September 19-22. It marks the time of year when day and night are equal, as they are on the Spring Equinox, Ostara. The difference between the two is that on Mabon, the night will overpower the day, and the Sun will weaken until Yule, the Winter Solstice. Mabon is the second of the three harvest festivals, to include Lammas (Lughnasadh), Mabon, and Samhain. It is the harvest of fruits and vegetables, and metaphorically the harvest of the years trials, tribulations, and hard work. We mourn the weakening of the Sun God, and rejoice in the Goddess' bounty that she has given birth to. Our altars are decorated in the Autumn colors of golds, coppers, reds, and oranges, accented with gourds, oak leaves, acorns, and pumpkins. We cast spells for prosperity, abundance, new beginnings, drawing balance, and strength and protection. Mabon is a time of dramatic change, one from the vibrancy and newness of the Summer, to the impending darknes...

Lammas (August 1) 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 ...

Happy Halloween! Aries (March 21st - April 19th) In matters of love and relationships, the month of October will be filled with new opportunities and open roads. If you are in an already existing relationship, expect to be making future plans and celebratory engagements. In matters of job and career, October is it's not the month for new partnerships - new ventures and new opportunities will be presented towards the end and the month.   Avoid gossip and slander in the workplace. Burn a Protection Candle to keep away any and all negative or otherwise unwanted vibrations. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) In matters of love and relationships, the month of October will bring happiness, new roads and all around blessings. If you are single, a new relationship may bloom towards the middle of the month.   In matters of job and career, now is your time to invest and plant seeds of future prosperity. Carry a Good Luck Conjure Bag - for a minimum of seven days - to attract ...

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) In matters concerning Love and Relationships, the month of September will bring new roads and a deeper sense of passion.   Self-healing will guide you towards happiness and success.   In matters concerning Job and Career, success and victory will be at hand - new ventures may begin towards the end of the month. Burn a Money Drawing Candle to keep a steady flow of prosperity and abundance. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of September will bring abundance in all of your endeavors.   Stay grounded.   In matters concerning Love and Relationships, present relationships will flourish.   If you are single, you may expect to begin a new and exciting relationship towards the end of the month.   A financial raise or promotion is expected in the near future.   Carry a Success Conjure Bag to attract success and victory in all your endeavors. Gemini   (May 21st - June 21st) Although the beginning of Sep...