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ARIES (March 21st - April 19th)   During the month of June, you will find that within solitude you will find both clarity and new direction. The month of June will reveal new paths of opportunity and resolution to internal turmoil. In matters concerning Love & Relationships, spending quality time with your current partner will both strengthen and empower your relationship. If you are single, you may need to take a step back, finding a constructive way to express your feelings will better prepare you for love in the future. New love may appear in late summer. In matters concerning Career & Finance, during the month of June, it is wise to pay attention to your finances, a change in responsibilities will invoke both stress and chaos. To overcome the challenges ahead, stay organized and ignore outside conflict. Carry a Protection Conjure Bag to invoke protection against malevolent and negative forces and energies. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th)   The month of June will foc...

The Summer Solstice - La notte delle Streghe - June 19th-22nd  Litha, St. John’s Day, La Notte Di San Giovanni, La note Delle Streghe, Lora di Estate, Midsummer  In the Northern Hemisphere the Summer Solstice occurs between June 19 to June 21 and is the longest day of the year and the shortest night. 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 and prepare ourselves and our homes for the waning period of the Sun, which lies shortly ahead. In our Witches tradition, during the Summer Solstice we invoke and call upon the God of the Sun, the Great Lord of the Heavens and King of Light. We call forth the power of the Sun God to defeat and diminish the forces of darkness and to invoke future fertility and earthly growth. During the Summer Solstice, the Mother Goddess of the Witches dances her dance of ecstasy - her dance of life, renewal and infinite love. She is...

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...

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. The next morning, before sunrise, the bowl was retrieved and the water then used as a skin tonic and astringent. Washing the skin with is magickal elixir was believed to promote youth...

May Day - Calendimaggio - The Feast of Flowers  Floralia, Beltane, Roodmas, May Eve, April 30th - May 2nd Calendimaggio - The First of May  In many cultures throughout the world the month of May is a time of festivity as well as the observance of the Earth’s Renewal and Waxing Sun. Calendimaggio "Calendi" meaning ‘Day’ and "maggio" means ‘May’. It is traditionally held the first week of May from Thursday to Saturday (lasting a total of three days). In Italy, Calendimaggio includes medieval themes and costumes, theatrical performances, feasting, drum parades, music, singing, and the playing the mandolin and guitar. In our Witches’ Tradition the Calendimaggio Festivity focuses on the Cosmic Union of the Feminine and Masculine Forces of the Universe and celebrates the Cosmic link between Life and Death. It is taught that on May Eve, the Veil between Worlds is at its’ thinnest (similar to Halloween) and the spirits of the dead awaken beneath the ground - desiring the su...

ARIES (March 21st - April 19th) An end to chaos and annoyance is at hand, the month of April will herald a period of Self-reflection and release from Anxiety and Stress. Moderation will be key to your success - stay focused on your long-term ambitions and triumph will be yours. In matters concerning Love & Relationships – a bit of empathy and patience will reveal new and exciting facets in your current partnership. Your accomplishments and current growth will lead to a heightened sense of passion and adventure. If you are single, new love may appear in early summer. In matters concerning Career & Finance – Current conflict at work will find resolution, avoid circumstances where you are made to ‘choose sides - remain impartial to your best efforts. Examine current financial path with both logic and rational thinking. Carry a Protection Conjure Bag to ward off any and all negative or unwanted forces and energies. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) During the month of April, a path of...

 Primavera Giornata - The Spring Equinox Vernal Equinox, Ostara, Feast of Attis and Kybele - March 19th-22nd   In the Northern Hemisphere the Spring Equinox marks the arrival of Spring and occurs between March 19 to March 21. As the light begins to take over the darkness, Witches celebrate the fertility of the Earth and the growing Light of the Sun. On the Spring Equinox the day and night are of equal length therefore marking a period of renewal and the fertility. Our altars are decorated in the warm colors of Summer and with the cold colors of Winter - icy blues and fiery reds. Fresh Plants, Seeds, and Eggs adorn our sacred space representing the ancient symbols of New Life and Fertility. As Witches, we cast spells and project our magick towards: new beginnings, fertility: both physical and spiritual, as well as attracting new love and future prosperity.   Feast of Attis & Kybele Passion of Attis and Kybele - March 15th -27th   In our Witches’ Tradition, during ...