WITCH IN THE CITY

  Brumalia - November 24th - December 25th   In our Witches’ Tradition, the Winter Solstice festivity is observed as “Brumalia”. It occurs from November 24th until December 25th. In ancient Rome, Brumalia was a month-long vigil celebrated in honor of the Agricultural Deities: Ceres and Saturn. They were presented offerings and libations of: fruits, grains, wine, olive oil, flowers, and honey. Brumalia marked the astronomic winter solstice; the time of dark intermission that concluded on ‘Natalis Solus Invicti’ or the Feast of Sol Invictus. Ancient Brumalia festivities included nighttime feasting, bonfires, dancing, singing and sacred rites of divination and fortune-telling. During the Brumalia holiday we hold candle-lit vigils in our homes and focus our magick towards protection, prosperity, clearing roads, and attracting good fortune. During this time; we as Witches say farewell to the Spirit of the Old Year and celebrate the rebirth of the Sun God. We present offerings ...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th)   The month of April will manifest both completion and success towards your current goals. Embrace your talents and skills – your efforts will soon be rewarded. In matters concerning Love & Romance, a lack of empathy and sensitivity may be invoking trouble in your current partnership - focus your energy on what is right, rather than who is right. Tolerance will be key in triumphing over your current obstacles. If you are single, new love may arrive in the late summertime. In matters concerning Career & Finance, achievement and success will surround you - be open to new opportunity and collaborations. Burn a Happy Home Magick Candle to promote happiness and joy in your home. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) A period of happiness and joy is ahead, the month of April will herald a sense of community and celebration with family and friends. This period of balance and resolution will bring release from past turmoil and trouble. In matters concerning...

ARIES (March 21st-April 19th) The month of March will be one of change and transition. Positive change is ahead; make space for all that is new. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, current partnerships may experience a period of stress and turmoil. A change in your attitude and communication skills will keep you from disaster. If you are single, a new lover may appear in the early summertime. In matters concerning Career and Finance, your goals are clearly set, your potential will soon shine, and your determination and self-control will soon lead you to the success and prosperity you seek. Burn a Road Opening Candle to clear away obstacles and open one's roads towards new opportunity and victory.   TAURUS (April 20th-May 20th) The month of March will present a threshold of change, introspection, and readjustment. It is wise to pay attention to where you are directing your energy and effort. Be sure your hard work is manifesting what your heart truly desires. In matters co...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) The month of February will herald a period of introspection and emotion reflection. It is time to reexamine your goals and perspective. Avoid comparing yourself to others; it will only conjure feelings of inadequacy. In matters concerning Love & Relationships, a new sense of charisma will empower you, and current partnerships will experience a period of healing and renewal. Past turmoil will find resolve. If you are single, you may find yourself ready for a new partner; new love may appear in the late springtime. In matters concerning Career & Finance, your energy and ideas will reveal new doors of prosperity; embrace this sense of strength and ambition. Now is the time to organize and stabilize your finances. Carry a Success and Victory Conjure Bag to heighten and attract success and victory in all of your endeavors.   TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) Your full potential will soon be revealed. During the month of February, you will stand upon ...

Brumalia - November 24th - December 25th   In our Witches’ Tradition, the Winter Solstice festivity is observed as “Brumalia”. It occurs from November 24th until December 25th. In ancient Rome, Brumalia was a month-long vigil celebrated in honor of the Agricultural Deities: Ceres and Saturn. They were presented offerings and libations of: fruits, grains, wine, olive oil, flowers, and honey. Brumalia marked the astronomic winter solstice; the time of dark intermission that concluded on ‘Natalis Solus Invicti’ or the Feast of Sol Invictus. Ancient Brumalia festivities included nighttime feasting, bonfires, dancing, singing and sacred rites of divination and fortune-telling. During the Brumalia holiday we hold candle-lit vigils in our homes and focus our magick towards protection, prosperity, clearing roads, and attracting good fortune. During this time; we as Witches say farewell to the Spirit of the Old Year and celebrate the rebirth of the Sun God. We present offerings to the ...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) The month of May will herald a period of introspection, happiness and self-satisfaction. You will embark on an emotional journey - leading you to a new stage in life, a stage of happiness and joy after loss and turmoil. Your wishes are soon to manifest. In matters concerning Love & Relationships, current partnerships will grow and flourish - communication strengthening and passion intensifying. The road towards a blessed future is revealing itself – its’ up to you to take the first step. If you are single, you may find new love towards the end of the month. In matters concerning Career & Finance, your ability to find wisdom in all experiences will lead you to both career success and growth. Both opportunity and positive change are ahead. Burn a Cleansing Candle to remove unwanted energies from oneself and/or one's dwelling. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) The path of fulfillment and achievement is ahead. The month of May will bring reward from...

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, Hallowe...

Aries (March 21st - April 19th)   The month of November will bring about new change, stability in current endeavors, and financial growth. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, bonds and passion will strengthen in current affairs. If you are single, a new relationship may begin towards the end of the month. In matters concerning Job and Career, November will be filled with minor stresses and mundane obstacles, the victory you seek attained at the end of the month. Remove your focus from the obstacles in front of you and allow yourself to ‘receive’ the solutions you require. Carry a Clear Roads Ahead Conjure Bag to clear away any and all obstacles that might be ahead in your current path.   Taurus (April 20th - May 20th)   Introspection is key, during the month of November you will seek change in your current path and consider what you are not providing yourself. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, November will bring resolution to past pains and a fr...

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of August will be filled with creativity, self-mastery and new foundations of financial security. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, the month of August will bring emotional indecision - take your time and think things through before making serious decisions. Balance is the key. In matters concerning Career and Finances, you may find yourself beginning a new business partnership, this will open the door to other successful financial ventures later in the future. It is recommended to burn a Balance and Tranquility Candle to promote balance and stability within your present relationships. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of August will bring a new sense of both emotional and financial security. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, compromise is needed to bring balance to current relationships problems. Difficulties in relationships will find resolution during the last few weeks of the month. In matters concerning Ca...