Some of you call it Halloween; most of us call it Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in” in my beloved Ireland, SOW-een in Wales, “SAV-en” in Scotland or “SAM-hain” in non-Gaelic speaking countries). Samhain means “End of Summer”, and is the third and final Harvest.
The story that “Samhain” was a Celtic God of the Dead is a myth.
Samhain [...]

The kids and I blow out eggs and decorate them with Celtic and spring symbology. Then we hang them on a branch, spray painted white and put in a vase of brightly colored floral pebbles. This is our “Ostara tree”. We plan a spring menu to clelebrate the spring Equinox ( we always celebrate March [...]

By the time the Winter Solstice is upon us, I am ready to celebrate the birth of the Sun God in very simple traditional ways. Here are a few ways to celebrate Yule without running yourself ragged.
Tuck some fresh sprigs of berried holly around your house for protection and good luck, If you can’t find [...]

The Summer Solstice, also known as Litha, Midsummer’s Eve, or St. John’s Day, happens on the 21st of June. On that date we celebration of the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. This is such a wonderful day, and for some reason it always fills me with new hope.
It has also [...]

Prepare your house against attack, have brave dogs to guard you, have useful objects around your house for defense, live in the most white, and safe area you can. The homes of our ancestors where also under threat, and they created some very power magical practices to protect their home and their loved ones. Protect [...]

THIS IS A VERY CUTE IDEA TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN AND TEACH THEM ABOUT THE PHASES OF THE MOON AS WELL AS PAGAN PATHWAYS. SINCE THIS IS A NEW YEAR I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GREAT IDEA FOR OUR EZINE THIS MONTH SO EVERYONE COULD START A MOON JOURNAL AND SEE HOW [...]

This month’s ezine is going to focus on bath time additives to take away stress and make a warm bath a relaxing place to be!  ENJOY!

APHRODITE’S BATH MELTS
2 oz grated coca butter
2 oz baking soda
3 Tbsp of powdered oatmeal (optional)
1 oz citric acid
4 drops Patchouli
4 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Sandalwood
Mix baking soda, oatmeal & citric [...]

Angelica – protects from evil
Ash – (wood) invincibility.
Balm Mellisa – all healing. Is reputed to repel illness.
Bettony – protection against evil spirits.
Borrage – (flowers) gives courage.
Bracken – fern seeds gathered at midsummer are golden and were said to make the wearer invisible and also bring gold to the user.
Briar Rose – protects from bites of [...]

Alfalfa —          prosperity and $
Allspice –        burned as incense to attract $ or luck and added to sim. Mixtures.
Almond –        kernels, wood, or leaves used in prosperity & $ spells.  Climbing an almond tree said to ensure success in business ventures.
Almond Oil -            in Prosperity rites and $ incense
Aloe –             aloe trimmed garlic wreaths [...]

COURAGE OIL
3 drops Ginger
1 drop Black Pepper
1 drop clove
Wear to increase your courage, especially before being introduced to people, prior to public speaking, & other nerve-wracking situations.
DEMETER OIL
3 drops Myrrh
2 drops Vetivert
1 drop Oakmoss Bouquet
Anoint to attract money & for the successful completion of your protections & dreams. Also wear when planting, tending, [...]