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reminder than simply being outside, drinking water, opening the windows, sun bathing and moon glancing, etc. are all real devotional acts to our earth — no matter how small !!!
being low on time, effort, and energy does NOT make you a bad witch or pagan. it makes you human.
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The winter solstice 🎄
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What is Yule?
Yule, rooted in ancient Pagan traditions, is a time of profound spiritual significance and celebration. Observed during the winter solstice, Yule marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, when the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky within the Wheel of the Year. Historically, it is a period rich in feasting, merriment, and magical practices, rooted in ancient pagan traditions. Celebrated from December 21 to January 1 in the Northern Hemisphere and from June 21 to July 1 in the Southern Hemisphere Yule spans 12 days, beginning on the Winter Solstice, and is celebrated with rituals, offerings, and festivities that honor the rebirth of the sun, the changing seasons, and connections to deities or spirits.
The origins of Yule trace back to Nordic Pagan festivals, which began with the winter solstice. The name "Yule" itself carries symbolic meaning. It may derive from juleiss, a Gothic term for a festive month, or from the Anglo-Saxon word for "wheel," a nod to the ever-turning Wheel of the Year. These celebrations emphasized the rebirth of light and the power of community during the dark winter months. Fires were lit to drive away the bitter chill of winter and to welcome the sun’s warmth and light back into the world. These fires symbolized resilience and hope, inspiring those who gathered to reflect on renewal and the enduring cycles of nature. Also known as the Winter solstice, Yuletide is deeply connected to the Celtic tradition of honoring the Sun King’s rebirth. This sacred event symbolizes the return of light and the promise of renewal, hope, and transformation.
Yule remains a powerful time to reflect on the year’s end, set intentions for renewal, and honor the balance of light and dark. In essence, Yule is a celebration of life’s cycles and the eternal return of the sun. Whether through ancient rituals or modern adaptations, its themes of renewal, community, and connection continue to inspire those who honor its magic. From lighting fires to welcoming the Sun King’s rebirth, Yule reminds us of the return of lighter, longer and brighter days.
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Holly King & Oak King
During Yule, the mythical battle between the Holly King and the Oak King unfolds, symbolizing the eternal cycle of the seasons. The Holly King, ruler of the waning year, governs the darker half of the year from Midsummer to Yule, embodying the quiet, reflective energy of winter. In contrast, the Oak King, representing the waxing year, reigns from Yule to Midsummer, bringing the promise of light, growth, and abundance.
At the winter solstice, the Oak King triumphs over the Holly King, marking the turning point from the longest night to the gradual return of light and longer days. This victory signifies the triumph of renewal over stagnation, life over dormancy, and hope over the darkness of winter. It celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the promise of brighter days to come.
The myth of the Holly King and Oak King beautifully captures the cyclical rhythm of nature, reflecting the eternal dance between light and dark, life and death, and the perpetual cycle of rebirth. During Yule, this timeless story is often incorporated into rituals and ceremonies to honor the changing seasons and embrace the natural flow of life. It serves as a powerful reminder of the balance inherent in the universe and the inevitability of new beginnings.
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The Yule Log
The Yule log, a cherished tradition rooted in ancient customs across various cultures, is a powerful symbol of light, warmth, and the cycle of life. Central to Yule celebrations, the log represents the return of the sun, the triumph of light over darkness, and the renewal of life as the longest night gives way to lengthening days.
Traditionally, families would select a large log, often from trees considered sacred, such as oak, ash, or birch, and ceremoniously bring it into their homes to burn during the Yule festivities. Oak symbolized strength and endurance, ash was associated with protection and prosperity, and birch represented new beginnings. Before lighting the log, it was often adorned with seasonal greenery like holly, ivy, or mistletoe, as well as dusted with wine, cider, or oil as offerings to the spirits of the hearth and the divine.
The burning of the Yule log was not just a practical act of creating warmth; it held deep spiritual significance. The fire symbolized the returning sun's strength and the victory of light over the darkness of winter. The ashes from the burned log were often kept, believed to hold protective and healing properties. Some would scatter the ashes over their fields or gardens to bless the land for the coming year, while others used the ashes in rituals for protection or luck.
The log was typically burned for several days, often for the twelve nights of Yule, signifying the transition from the old year to the new. Families would preserve a portion of the unburned log to kindle the following year’s Yule log, ensuring continuity and the protection of the household. During the burning, people gathered around the hearth to share stories, sing songs, and enjoy feasts, celebrating the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.
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The Yule Tree
The Yule tree was an important symbol in Pagan traditions, representing the Tree of Life or the World Tree. It was a way for early Pagans to honor the cycles of nature and the interconnectedness of all life. The tree was decorated with gifts and offerings to the gods, as people hoped to receive blessings for the coming year.In ancient times, the Yule tree was adorned with natural decorations like pinecones, berries, and fruit, which symbolized abundance and fertility. People also hung symbols that were sacred to the gods and goddesses, making the tree a living altar of sorts.
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Magic Correspondences:
Planets: Jupiter, Saturn
Season: Winter
Element: Earth
Time of Day: Dawn
Tarot: The World, Three of Cups, The Star, The Wheel of Fortune
Colors: Red, White, Green, Gold, Black, Silver
Herbs: Sage, Holly, Bayberry, Fir, Ivy, Mistletoe, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedar, Pine, Cedarwood, Juniper, Oregano
Fruits: Orange, Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Clementine, Cranberry, Mandarin, Nuts, Lemon
Vegetables: Potato, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Turnips, Cabbage, Onion
Runes: Dagaz, Sowilo, Jera, Isa
Crystals: Black Tourmaline, Turquoise, Garnet, Clear Quartz, Ruby, Bloodstone, Moss Agate, Blue Zircon, Serpentine, Cat's eye
Trees: Cedar, Oak, Pine, Fir, Chestnut
Goddesses: Amaterasu, Athena, Hecate, Demeter, Cailleach Bheur, Frigga, Freyja, Brigid, Isis, Perchta / Berchta
Gods: Baldur, Dionysus, Cernunnos, Odin, Holly King, Oak King, Horus, Saturn, Osiris, Cronos
Dragon: Naelyon
Flowers: Holly, Poinsettia, Narcissus, Christmas Cactus, Daffodil
Animals: Goat, Squirrel, Stag, Deer, Robin, Wren, Snowy Owl, Bear, Wolf
Mythical Beings: La Befana, Yule Goat, Yule Cat, Gnomes, Yule Boar, Krampus, Gryla, The Disir, Elves
Magical Powers: Snow Magic, new beginnings, love, gratitude, friendship, fulfillment, darkness & light, transformation, house blessings, peace, healing, new cycle.
Activities To Do:
🎄 Make a Yule altar
🔔 Decorate a Yule tree with your favorite decorations (dried oranges, holly, garlands, bows, pinecones, and more)
🎄 Start planning for the coming year
🔔 Bake a Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)
🎄 Decorate your Yule Log with ribbons, pine branches, candles, berries, and cloves
🔔 Collect pinecones and arrange them around your home
🎄 Burn small pieces of pine in a cauldron for good luck in the new year
🔔 Drink hot mulled wine
🎄 Craft a wreath
🔔 Create a special Yule Log where you can write your wishes and let it burn in the fireplace
🎄 Hang mistletoe in your home
🔔 Listen to Yule music or Christmas carols
🎄 Sing or dance to your favorite festive music
🔔 Make a Yule magic jar
🎄 Bake spiced cookies
🔔 Connect and spend time with your deities
🎄 Cook as many seasonal recipes as you can
🔔 Perform fire, new beginnings, or prosperity spells
🎄 Exchange gifts with your loved ones
🔔 Write your wishes on bay leaves and burn them to release their energy
🎄 Read about Yuletide traditions and history
🔔 Watch Yule/Christmas themed movies
🎄 Wear seasonal colors
🔔 Spend time with your loved ones, eat together, and play games
🎄 Hang dried oranges around your home for a sweet & festive scent
🔔 Spend time in nature
🎄 Light candles around your house to honor the return of the light, leaving them on until sunrise (keep them in safe spots, especially near where you sleep)
🔔 Enjoy the longest night of the year by staying cozy and doing activities you love
🎄 Meditate in nature
🔔 Host a Yule feast!
🎄 Honor your ancestors during the Yule days
🔔 Drink hot chocolate as you watch your Yule log burn, sending your wishes into the Universe and visualizing them coming true ♡
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Food and Drinks:
Yule Log cake, bread pudding, roasted nuts, gingerbread, potato latkes, Yule ham, roast goose, spiced cakes, cinnamon-flavored cakes, ginger tea, hot apple cider, wassail, seasoned soups, spiced buttermilk bread, nuts, apples, honey, oranges, dried fruits, turkey, roasted meats, mincemeat, eggnog, chocolate, roasted chicken, roasted capon, roasted partridge, roasted suckling pig, venison offal, rabbit stew, fruit mince pies, sugar cookies, grog, spiced cider, mulled wine, plum pudding, marmalade cakes, chocolate biscuits, fruit pies, tarts with nuts, hot cocoa (These are just suggestions for traditional Yule foods, but feel free to eat or drink anything you like! :D)
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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes; Wicca in the kitchen by Scott Cunningham
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Candle Color Meaning
🖤Black: protection, binding, banishing negativity, grief, secrets, endings, loss, cursing and hexing magick
🩶Grey: stability, concentration, neutrality, reserve, balance, adaptability, flexibility
🤍White: all propose color, cleansing and uncrossing, healing, purification, spirituality, higher-self, innocence, illumination, balancing, hope, protection, new beginning, peace, harmony
❤Red: love, seduction, passion, anger, strength, courage, charisma, survival, change, power, curse work, lust, sex magick
🩷Pink: self-love, companionship, affection, spiritual healing, kindness, beauty, femininity, marriage, sensuality, children, healing abuse
🧡Orange: business, creativity, justice, ambition, opportunity, attraction, abundance, confidence, energy, celebration, goals, success
💙Blue: peace, communication, expression, forgiveness, traveling, protection, truth, sleep, patience, trust, pregnancy
💛Yellow: joy, abundance, intelligence, reason, learning, memory, inspiration, imagination, friendships, sun magick
💚Green: growth, wealth, fertility, business, healing, nature, balance, luck, longevity
💜Purple: intuition, decadence, authority, wisdom, knowledge, influence, psychic abilities, devotion, enlightenment, overcoming fears, addiction, independence, spirituality
🤎Brown: earth magick, home, animal magick, family, stability, endurance, grounding, solidarity, strength, hard work
♡Gold: wealth, inner-strength, self-realization, sun, masculinity, abundance, happiness, overcoming addiction, luxury
♡Silver: intelligence, memory, moon magick, divination, money, femininity, fertility, hidden potential, success, awareness, wisdom, psychic powers
keep in mind that different cultures have different meanings for each colors. Use what correspondences fit you and your craft!
Ostara (March 19-21)
Ostara is this week, with this sabbat we celebrate the beginning of spring and perfect balance between night and day. The winter months are officially over, and from now on everything will bloom and get warmer 🌞
Correspondences for Ostara: Symbols | Eggs, seeds, flowers, hare Colors | Pastel colors, green, yellow, pink, white Spells | Fertility, growth, balance, purification and abundance Crystals | Amethyst, clear quartz, lapis lazuli, rose quartz, jasper Herbs and flowers | Lavender, tulips, rose, daffodils, lily’s Foods | Eggs, breads (hot cross buns), cake, chocolate, seeds, fruits How to celebrate | Baking, dying or painting eggs, planting seeds (woth intention), nature walks, spring cleaning.
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Yule (December 21st)
Also know as Yuletide/Winter Solstice, we celebrate the longest night and shortest day of the year. After the solstice, the days are slowly getting longer again. Celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the past year and make plans for the coming year.
Correspondences for Yule: Symbols of Yule | Yulelog, tree, witch yule balls, fire, candles, holly, mistletoe, pinecones, deers, snow, garlands, wreaths, bells, lights. Colors | White, silver, gold, blue, red, green, burgundy. Spells | Planning/new beginnings, blessing, family/hearth, love, reflecting. Crystals | Clear quartz, citrine, snow quartz, snowflake obsidian, bloodstone, ruby. Herbs and flowers | Peppermint, sage, cinnamon, anise, pine, rosemary, ginger. Food | Apple pies, cakes, cookies, meats, nuts, gingerbread, chocolate, egg nog. Activities | Make wreaths, yulelog, bake for family and friends, go for a walk in nature, light candles, decorate your Yuletree, reflect on the past year, decorate your space and altar.
I also made a in-depth video on this topic, describing more things then what I could fit on this digital page :') Link
Just a few of what I do with mine!
Happy Lughnasadh everyone! Lughnasadh is an ancient Gaelic festival that marks the beginning of the harvest season,celebrated on August 1st in the northern hemisphere and on the 1st of February in the southern hemisphere.
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Protection Magic Masterpost
Protection Spells
"Bare Your Fangs" protection spell
"Black Salt" protection spell
"Protect Animals" protection spell
"Do Not Want" online protection spell
"Safe Travels" protection spell
"Pet Protection" protection spell
"Screw You, Anon" online protection spell
"Protect My Heart" emotional protection spell
"Quick Protection Spell" protection spell
"Retreat Into Your Shell" shielding spell
"Charm Of The Beast" protection charm
"Protection Oil" protection spell
"Roadtrip Protection" protection charm
"Tumblr Account" online protection spell
"Instant Protection" protection spell
"Curse Decoy" protection spell
"School Protection" protection spell
"No Fear Here" protection spell
"Simple Protection" protection spell
Protection Jars & Pouches
"Witch's Protection Jar" jar spell
"Travel Pouch" pouch spell
"Evil Eye Protection" jar spell
"Protection Charm" pouch spell
"Simple Protection Charm" pouch spell
"Protection Bottle" jar spell
"Protection Amulet" protection charm
"Gender & Sexuality" jar spell
"Basic Warding Jar" jar spell
Kitchen Witchery
"Purification & Protection" soup spell
"Protection & Prosperity" fondant potato spell
"Abundant Apple Pie" pie spell
"Grandma's Pumpkin Bread" bread spell
Banishing Spells
"Someone's In My House" banishing spell
"Banishing Negativity" banishing spell
"Dealing With Dead People" banishing spell
"Banish A Fear" banishing spell
"Burning Bridges" banishing spell
"Coffee Grounds" banishing spell
"Cut It Out, Cut Them Off" banishing spell
"Down The Toilet" banishing spell
"Everyday Banishing Rituals" banishing spell
"Get Away From Me" banishing jar spell
"Spirit, Be-gone" banishing spell
"Get The Fuck Out! Dead Peep" banishing spell
"Get The Fuck Out! Living Peep" banishing spell
"Banishing Nightmares" banishing spell
Cleansing Spells
"Emotional Cleansing" cleansing spell
"Cleanse & Ward" cleansing spell
"Ways To Cleanse" cleansing methods
"Home Cleansing" cleansing methods
"Cleansing In Witchcraft" cleansing methods
Home Protection
"Anti-Intruder" home protection spell
"Home Protection" home protection spell
"House Guardian" home protection spell
"Strong Home Protection" protection spell
"Wall Of Fire" home protection spell
Protection Baths/Showers
"Master Protector" body scrub spell
"Simple Protection Bath" bath spell
"Armor Of Love" bath spell
"Purification & Protection" bath spell
"Gossip-stopping Scrub" body scrub spell
"Shower Disks" body scrub spell
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Success Magic Masterpost
Money Spells
"Money Bowl" money spell
"Find Money On The Street" money spell
"Money Jar Spell" money jar spell
"Cash At Hand" money spell
"Hands Off!" money saving spell
"Get More Money" money spell
"Luck & Money Powder" money powder
"Money Attracting" money charm
"Dy's Money Jar" money jar spell
"Money For Another" money aid spell
"Dime-sized" money spell
"Mint And Copper" money jar spell
"Dragon's Hoard" money jar spell
"Money Knot" money spell
"Simple Money Spells" money spell
"Money Talisman" money charm
"Pennies" money spell
"Rid Bills/Debt" money spell
"Step By Step" money spell
"Obtain Money" money spell
"The Little Wandering Fox" money spell
"Rich Witch" money spell
"Some Honey & Plenty Of Money" money spell
"Money For You Or Someone Else" money spell
Success Spells
"Sixty Second Prosperity Spell" success spell
"Prosperity & Luck Salt" success salt
"Prosperity Knot" success spell
"Spell For Prosperity" success spell
"Prosperity Spell" success spell
"Success In Business" success spell
"Job Success" success spell
"Success Candle" success spell
"Opportunity Spell" success spell
"Job Opportunities & Success" success spell
"New Job Prosperity Bowl" success spell
"I Am Successful In My Job" success sigil
"New Project Success" success spell
"Coin And Candle" success spell
Success Jars, Pouches, & Charms
"Prosperity Bottle" jar spell
"Little Prosperity Bottle" jar spell
"Prosperity Amulet" success charm
"Prosperity Jar" jar spell
"Success Talisman" success charm
"Production & Success" jar spell
"Success/Confidence" jar spell
"Success & Creativity" jar spell
Luck Spells
"Bad Luck, Begone!" success spell
"Break That Luck" success spell
"Bottle O' Luck" jar spell
"Luck Bottle" jar spell
"Candle Luck" success spell
"Changing Your Luck" success spell
"Emergency Luck Candle" success spell
"Luck Chant" success chant
"Seven Day Luck Spell" success spell
"Luck For Another" success aid spell
"Good Luck Ritual" success spell
"Easy Good Luck Spell" success spell
"Good Luck Knot Magic" success spell
"Good Luck Ring" success charm
"Horseshoe Luck Ward" success spell
"Luck Spell" success spell
"Lucky Day" success spell
"Technocharm Luck" online success spell
"Stone Of Luck" success charm
"Lucky Clover Charm" success charm
"Witch's Bottle For Luck" jar spell
"Luck Spell Jar" jar spell
"Simple Luck Charm" jar charm
"Luck Baths" bath methods
"Luck Bundle" success bundle
"Waning Moon Luck Changer" success spell
