Imbolc (pronounced im-bowlk) is a Gaelic word meaning “in the belly,” and for many modern Pagans, Feb. 1 is one of four Greater Sabbats, or grand holy days, marking the seasons. Imbolc (also spelled Imbolg or Immolc) acknowledges the first stirrings of spring, the profound shift away from winter and the return of light and … Read more
The dark is here. The shift in the Sun’s path is undeniable as the days shorten and the weather grows darker and colder. The Cross-Quarter holiday Samhain (pronounced “sow-wain”) is possibly the most well-known of the Sabbats. Americans celebrate it as Hallowe’en. Samhain is the true tipping point into The Underworld Journey of Winter. Learn … Read more
This week’s episode is a shorty because our next Wheel class is coming up! I talk about this week’s New Moon / Eclipse in Scorpio and the astrology of this week as well as a few of our big fixed stars and holy days.
Heathens! The Wheel Turns… WITCH’S THANKSGIVINGSECOND HARVEST The Wheel of the Year continues to turn for Pagans with the Quarter Sabbat Fall Equinox also known as Mabon. The high point of the Sun’s arc over The Wheel is done and with that completion, we see the fullness of The Harvest come to fruition at this … Read more
This week our Lughnasadh season Waxing Moon in Scorpio asks us to consider the Shadow Work that comes up when we embrace Power. Can we handle being so close to The Sun? How do we handle the strain when our edges get a bit crispy? We can work with plant helper Hazelnut Tree, Tarot helper … Read more