~ Samhain – Halloween ~

Samhain is the third and final harvest, the harvest of meat. The sun is at its lowest point on the horizon as measured by the ancient standing stones of Britain and Ireland and the veil between worlds is at its thinnest allowing those who have died in the past year and those who are to … Continue reading ~ Samhain – Halloween ~

~ La Santisima Muerte Grimoire Samhain Sale Special ~

The Black Witch's Grimoire is having a Samhain sale until October 31, 2024 I am offering the PDF version of my book "La Santisima Muerte Grimoire" first in a five book series for $13. That's 234 pages of information for the new devotee to the seasoned practitioner. While my style of practice and devotion with … Continue reading ~ La Santisima Muerte Grimoire Samhain Sale Special ~

~ Mabon – Autumn Equinox ~

Mabon is celebrated between September 20-23 depending on when the equinox falls upon the calendar and is the second of the harvest seasons. ALTAR: Decorate with Cornucopia, Fall Leaves, Rattles, Sun Wheels ANIMALS: Blackbird, Butterfly, Dog, Eagle, Hawk, Owl, Pig, Salmon, Snake, Stag, Swallow, Swan, Turkey Vulture, Wolf COLORS: Brown, Gold, Red, Maroon, Orange, Yellow HERBS: Acorns, Apples, Aster, … Continue reading ~ Mabon – Autumn Equinox ~

~ Lammas – Lughnasadh ~

Lammas/Lughnasadh is the first of three harvest Sabbats with Mabon and Samhain following close behind. It is a good time to rid yourself of bad habits and unwanted things from your life by throwing symbols of them either drawn or written down on paper into the Sabbat fire or a small iron cauldron or if … Continue reading ~ Lammas – Lughnasadh ~

~ Litha – Summer Solstice ~

Litha, Summer Solstice or Midsummer is a time for rededication to the Great Goddess and Great God, marks the zenith of the Sun and the day of the longest light, from this day on the light begins to decline, the days shorten, and though this is midsummer, we have begun to move towards Winter. Altar … Continue reading ~ Litha – Summer Solstice ~

~ Beltane – May Day ~

Gaelic Festival celebrated May 1 in the Northern Hemisphere and November 1 in the Southern Hemisphere. Altar Decorations: Red and white candles, Seasonal Flowers and Garlands, Small Maypole, Goddess & God Statues, Faeries, Butterflies, Beads, Growing Plants, Plows, Cauldrons of Flowers, Brooms Animals: Goats, rabbits and Honeybees Colors: White and Dark Green … Continue reading ~ Beltane – May Day ~

~ Ostara – Spring Equinox ~

Vernal or Spring Equinox, the Rites of Spring, Lady Day, Alban Eiber and Bacchanalia. The Spring Equinox occurs between March 19th and 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and between September 19 and the 22 in the Southern Hemisphere. Ostara marks the day when night and day are equal and balanced. Altar Decorations: Colored eggs, … Continue reading ~ Ostara – Spring Equinox ~

~ Imbolc – Candlemas – Lupercalia ~

Candlemas (Imbolc, Imbolg and Oimelc) is a Major Sabbat that is a celebration to mark the return of the sun and the end of winter. We celebrate the waxing sun and the beginning of Spring. Candlemas is a celebration of hope, the light returns and Spring is just around the corner. Altar Decorations: Candles, Corn … Continue reading ~ Imbolc – Candlemas – Lupercalia ~