I'm a practicing Christian witch with a book, caffeine, plant, and feline addiction. I am happily married with four cats. I'm a paralegal five days of the week and trying to figure out my life the other two. I'm always trying to sprinkle magic into my day and find peace with myself. I'm also easily distracted by shiny rocks. Blessed be! ☽♱☾
Alright, let me explain something about my altar. I have three main candles that have been blessed and have sigils for their specific purposes.
My guardian candle for all spells or magical workings
My glamour magic candle for my makeup
My Sabbat candle for all sabbats
These are my pillars.
My familiars are cats, and I was lucky to find these two wonderful glass votive holders that are sleeping cats. I put these on my tray for my pillars and my cleansing materials as ‘mini’ guardians. A ward for my pillars as they are working their designated protection magic.
My votives finally burned out. So I removed the wax, washed and re-cleansed the little cats. I took two votives, added them, blessed everything and did some meditational magic. All beautiful workings for a quiet spring evening before a winter storm.
Then… there’s my dumbass. I took a third votive and added it to a wax melter. Thinking ‘oh this will work longer than a tea light.’ Well it did not! At all! Within an hour it melted itself entirely and got wax all over the melter that I will now have to clean. So logically it was the combination of the melter itself and the flame that caused it to burn to fast compared to the others… but my witchy brain is also saying ‘got it you like being the wards. Duly noted.. not for wax melting’. So that was my oh shit moment of the day! Stay tuned for more! ✨
No longer taking any chances cleansing my home on the 1st of the month. I’ll be walking around like a Victorian child with this holder banishing stagnant and bad energy ✨
Today I let my craft feel political. And I have never felt so powerful when doing a spell. Sometimes when all I feel is rage and don’t know how to get it out, a bit of chaos magic helps. Today, it really helped. So now let my tools be cleansed. My home smell of incense and sage. And let the enemies burn.
My normal way of cleansing items I used in my craft is smoke or fire. Mostly because of the love I have for that element in the past few years. Yesterday myself and my sister went to get some items to celebrate Yule and make witches bells. The bells we found were incredible. And now I feel called to use it in my practice for sound cleaning. It’s incredible to see small progressions and how the world works with you to integrate small things or different things into the craft ✨
I am a huge book nerd and reader. My mom is as well. But it shocked me when I had to explain to her that books are still being banned. Yesterday was the release of the Catching Fire Illustrated version and I went to get my pre-ordered copy. I said to her it was fitting that the book was released during banned books week as its a banned book. She was shocked, asking why. I told her the list of reasons: 'anti-familial values', 'opposition to govenement', 'violence', 'overt sexuality' and more. I explained the books were not pulled off shelves but it's a warning to stop people from reading them, especially children. Reminder... THIS IS WHAT THE BOOKS ARE ABOUT! Censorship and an oppressive government. When people ask what radicalized me I say it's this series. Katniss was and is my role model. The uprising is my swan song. I droned on about the banned book list and she acted like there was a gap. A gap where there was one before books like Fahrenheit 451 then to now with agent orange in charge. Unfortunately this is not new. Book bans have always happened. Books are forms of freedom of speech that cannot be quelled. Books are political. Books are powerful. And now she's looking more into it. Maybe it's the age gap between us and my constant access to the internet growing up to where I'm aware of this and she wasn't. Maybe it's because I've always wanted my 'rebellion', but I'll die before my books are pulled from my hands. And even then you can bury them with me. So long story short, go read a banned book during this week and ask yourself some questions about our government and maybe talk with someone about it. You never know whose eyes you might open.
The utter joy I'm experiencing at the fact by nightfall I will have my own altar space is unreal. I haven't been so excited about furniture in such a long time. Even better, I'm getting help from a fellow witch to complete the project. My heart is full and my craft is grateful.
Hey guys, I saw something on Instagram where it was a description for journaling with tarot cards. For example, pull 10 of wands -> list 10 things you should drop. Does anyone have any guides similar to this you'd be up to sharing with me? Thanks so much! I've been using tarot more lately and I love journaling so I like to incorporate something like this!
Let it be known. I speed. I speed anywhere and everywhere. I do not care. But there is one place on this earth I will not. A cemetery. Nope, I ain't dragging home a ghost who was angry I played my music too loud and sped through their final resting place. Nope, not doing it!
(This is my wheel of the year, it doesn't have to be yours!)
Disclaimer: The Christian holidays between Ash Wednesday and Easter shift every year, depending on the phase of the moon. Easter will always fall on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Ash Wednesday always falls 46 days before Easter. This particular graphic is based on where Easter fell in 2025; it won't remain completely accurate.
Disclaimer 2, Electric Boogaloo: The Wheel of the Year is a Wiccan practice. It's not rooted in history or long-term folk practices, so you have no reason to celebrate it if you don't like it. I enjoy it, so I use it!
Below the cut is a surface-level look at these holidays. I'm going to start with Yule. It's my favorite season (I was born on Yule!), and it's where the Christian calendar typically begins. Different witchcraft/pagan traditions similarly have a lot of new beginnings at Yule as well. (Ex. the Horned God of Wicca is born at Yule)
I say surface level, but be prepared, it's long!
December 2026
Yule: December 21, 2025
Yule falls on the longest night of the year, when the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky. From this day forward, the light begins to return, and each day will grow a little longer. Yule celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the hope of warmth and life returning to the land.
Traditions include lighting candles or a Yule log to welcome back the sun, decorating with evergreens to symbolize endurance, feasting, and exchanging gifts with loved ones.
Capricorn Season begins: December 21, 2025
During this time, the energy is often characterized by a focus on long-term goals, hard work, and taking a practical approach to achieving success.
Christmas Eve: December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve is the day the Holy Family prepares for the Birth of Christ. We see the tradition of Mary sleeping with the animals (nerding out, she probably wasn't in a stable, but the lower part of a family home. People slept upstairs, animals downstairs. There either wasn't enough room upstairs (unlikely) or she couldn't climb the ladder. Either way, she was surrounded by family)
Traditions include the lighting of an Advent Wreath, or a candle lighting ceremony, as the light is passed from candle to candle, symbolizing the joy the birth of Christ brings to the world.
Christmas: December 25, 2026
Christmas is the day on which Jesus was born. In modern times, it's more of a commercial and family holiday, but in the past, it would have been celebrated much the way we celebrate Christmas Eve.
Celebrations are similar to Yule, feasting, gift-giving, decorating.
January 2026
Aquarius Season begins: January 20, 2026
This period encourages learning, curiosity, and engaging in discussions about the future.
February 2026
Imbolc: February 1, 2026
Imbolc marks the halfway point between winter and spring. Though the land may still be cold and barren, the days are noticeably longer, and the first signs of life start to appear. This sabbat is associated with purification, inspiration, and preparation for growth. It is also closely tied to the goddess Brigid, patroness of healing, creativity, and the hearth.
Traditions include lighting candles, making Brigid’s crosses, cleaning the home, and performing rituals for renewal or fertility.
Feast of St. Brigid: February 1, 2026
I'm bringing up Brigid, since it really feels weird to have Brigid's holiday coincide with the Feast of St. Bridgid, who was (probably!) a real person, but has been often confused and equated with the Goddess. She probably didn't share the same name, and simply founded a monastery. (Justice for actual St. Brigid, tbh, why'd they strip my girl of her name?)
Candlemas: February 2, 2026
Honorable mention, it didn't fit on my graphic, and I have never actually attended a Candle Mass! Candlemass is the day of Jesus's Presentation at the Temple and the Virgin Mary being purified.
Traditionally, you'd bring your candles to the church to be blessed.
Ash Wednesday: February 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. Lent is a time in which many Christians choose to give something up, like the 40 days Jesus spent fasting.
Traditions involve getting marked with the sign of the cross in ashes on your forehead, as a symbol of repentance and mortality. The ashes are typically from the burning of last year's Palm Sunday palm fronds.
Pisces Season begins: February 19, 2026
Pisces season is a time for introspection, meditation, and deepening one's connection to their inner self.
March 2026
Ostara (Spring Equinox): March 20, 2026
Ostara celebrates the spring equinox, a moment of balance when day and night are equal before the light overtakes the dark. It marks the true arrival of spring, when flowers bloom, animals return, and the world feels reborn. Ostara honors fertility, growth, and new beginnings.
Traditions include planting seeds (literal or symbolic), decorating eggs as symbols of life and potential, and spending time outdoors in gratitude for the earth's renewal.
Aries Season begins: March 21, 2026
Aries season is a time to embrace new projects, set ambitious goals, and step into new ventures.
Holy Week: March 29–April 5, 2026
I actually have a post on the Christian Witch's guide to Holy Week that I LOVE. But here's a summary about the top 3 Holy Week days.
Palm Sunday: The Sunday before the resurrection (Easter), Jesus is paraded into Jerusalem riding a donkey. He's met with resounding joy; the people think he's going to overthrow the Romans.
Holy Thursday: After days of flipping tables, teaching parables, and denouncing the Pharisees, Jesus and the disciples have The Last Supper, the Passover meal. Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, and Judas will turn him over to the Roman Authorities.
Good Friday: A bit of a misnomer if you don't believe in penal substitution (note; NOT penile), this is the day Jesus is Crucified. The temple curtain is torn in two, and humankind is invited into a personal relationship with God.
April 2026
Easter: April 5, 2026
"And on the Third Day..." Easter is the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As stated above, Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the full moon following the Spring Equinox. (Feels so witchy!)
Easter is a big church day. Flowers, hymns, treats, the like. I don't personally do much extra for Easter, since I don't believe in "Jesus dying for our sins." Ostara-like celebrations are common from a secular lens.
Taurus Season begins: April 20, 2026
Taurus season is a great time to prioritize self-care, indulge in activities that bring you joy, and cultivate a sense of comfort and well-being.
May 2026
Beltane: May 1, 2026
Beltane is a fire festival that marks the beginning of the fertile half of the year. It celebrates love, passion, abundance, and the sacred union between the energies in nature. It’s a time to honor the life force and the fire within us.
Traditions include dancing around the maypole, jumping over bonfires for luck or purification, crafting flower crowns, and engaging in rituals for love, creativity, and connection.
Gemini Season begins: May 21, 2026
Gemini season is a time for conversations, learning, and exchanging ideas.
Pentecost: May 24, 2026
Pentecost is the Methodists' favorite holiday (guilty as charged). It's the day on which the Spirit descends from Heaven to light a fire under the disciples' asses because they've been living in fear for the last 50 days. Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter, as a result.
Pentecost traditions don't differ any from your typical Sunday service, but the energy of Pentecost feels very different to me.
June 2026
Cancer Season begins: June 21, 2026
Cancer season is a time for introspection, a focus on relationships, and a desire to create a supportive and loving environment.
Litha (Summer Solstice): June 21, 2026
Litha falls on the longest day of the year, when the sun is at its peak. It is a celebration of light, growth, and abundance, as crops ripen and the earth teems with life. Though the days will begin to shorten after this point, Litha honors the fullness of the sun and the blessings it brings.
Traditions include lighting bonfires or candles, harvesting early herbs, spending time outdoors, and celebrating success and vitality.
July 2026
Leo Season begins: July 22, 2026
Leo season is a time for self-love, personal magnetism, a focus on heartfelt connections.
August 2026
Lughnasadh: August 1, 2026
Lughnasadh is the first of three harvest festivals and honors the grain, which sustains life. Named after the Celtic god Lugh, it’s a time to recognize hard work, the fruits of labor, and the cycle of sacrifice and abundance. The cutting of the first sheaf of wheat symbolized both death and nourishment.
Traditions include baking bread, hosting community gatherings or games, expressing gratitude, and reflecting on what you've been cultivating in your life.
Lammas: August 1, 2026
Lammas is not Lughnasadh and Lughnasadh is not Lammas! Lammas is a church agricultural holiday where one brings their first loaf of the season to be blessed, and with its blessing, the blessing for the rest of the harvest.
I don't know of any churches that still celebrate Lammas? I'm sure there are some, I'm just not aware of any.
Virgo Season begins: August 23, 2026
Virgo season is a time for introspection and self-reflection. It's a good time to assess your current situation, identify areas where you can improve, and set goals for personal growth.
September 2026
Mabon/Autumn Equinox: September 23, 2026
Some (backed-up and based) arguments exist as to why we shouldn't call it Mabon. That being said, I put Mabon on my graphic because I didn't want Autumn Equinox twice.
The autumn equinox is when day and night are once again in balance. After this, the darkness begins to grow. The autumn equinox is a time for gratitude, reflection, and release. It acknowledges the need to prepare for winter and to give thanks for what the earth has provided.
Traditions include gathering apples, vegetables, and grains; decorating with autumn colors; donating to others in need; and honoring the balance between light and shadow.
Libra Season begins: September 23, 2026
Libra Season is a time to evaluate your own life and relationships and strive for equilibrium.
October 2026
Scorpio Season begins: October 23, 2026
Scorpio season is a time to to shed old patterns and embrace personal growth.
Samhain: October 31, 2026
Samhain marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark half of the year. It is often considered the Witches’ New Year and a sacred time for honoring ancestors and those who have passed. The veil between worlds is said to be thinnest, allowing for communication with spirits and deeper spiritual insight.
Traditions include lighting candles for the dead, setting out food offerings, wearing costumes to confuse wandering spirits, and practicing divination or introspection.
November 2026
All Saints' Day: November 1, 2026
All Saints Day is a time to honor and remember all who have lived lives of faith. It’s a day for reflection, gratitude, and connection to spiritual ancestors.
Traditions include reading the names of members who have died in the past year, lighting candles in remembrance, and giving thanks for the examples of faith left by those who’ve come before.
Sagittarius Season begins: November 22, 2026
Saggitarius season is a time to expand your horizons, learn new things, or seek out new experiences.
“Yes Jesus sat with sinners but he didn’t sin with them!”
This is always thrown around as a gotcha. Like, “Sure, Jesus ate with them. But he didn’t want to be like them.”
That’s missing the point 101. Jesus did indeed sit with the outcasts. The sex worker. The tax collector. He loved them. He ate with them, sat in their homes. He even proclaimed that they would be the first to enter heaven.
He never condemned them. He DID condemn the religious elite at the time.
“He called them to repent!” Yes. He did. In the most gentle of ways. His kindness was the call. His non-judgement was the call. Not the Bible beating. Not the picketing. Not the harassing.
Just, “Hey. Wanna get food?”
Kindness has the power to transform. He knew that.
He saved his anger for the religious people. Who claim to know God, but didn’t. Who judge and condemn. Who exploit.
Sex workers loved Him. Addicts today still love Him. The poor, the homeless, the traumatized…they all love Him. Because they see someone who loved them at their darkest.
That’s something that the religious person can never do.
My sister made me an incense burner with one of my favorite characters. And!! She found me a tea based on Persephone, as we come to the end of the season before she returns to Hades. My little witchy, nerdy heart is so happy!
Hot take in the witchy world. But I saw someone on Instagram who posted their hot takes on being a witch. One of which was along the lines of 'you can read as much as you want but without near daily practice you're not a witch'. I've been musing over this and I agree and disagree. First off, yes practice is important. Having your spells and rituals is extremely important. But somedays, there's no energy for a spell. So you read and research. That's not any less important. We have to expand our knowledge as witches. So sometimes that book or article or podcast is just as important. Not to mention, not all of us are out of the broom closet and able to practice openly. Which makes large elaborate spells harder to work with openly. So I agree and disagree. So be a witch. Read and learn. Make a grimoire and research. Practice when you can. Manifest. But because you feel daily spells is important doesn't make someone who can't do that any less a witch. Rant over.