Season of the Witch
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Season of the Witch
Classy Creeps // Jenny Richardson 🦇
Halloween Afghan Blankets🎃
B U R N
Spellbound (1981)
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Now where can I hang up these cute babies!? 👻🎃
// roads of autumn glory
I can feel the weather changing 🍁🍂
🍂🕸🎃☠🍁👻
The summer solstice is in a few days. Not being much of a sun and heat loving gal, I celebrate it as the beginning of the return to the holy darkness of winter - especially as Noumenia follows it this year. Summer to me is a time of ghost stories, witchcraft, and secrets. The heat brings me Southern Gothic novels, overgrown wilderness, and shaded cemetery walks.
For the solstice, we put out a basin of cool water for ritual “bathing” (naturally this comes in the form of lawn sprinklers for the kids). We have a modest bonfire in a fire pit. I’m hoping to introduce sparklers when they’re old enough. Firefly watching will serve in the meantime.
The dinner is communal; everyone brings something. The menu is blessedly unfussy but far from modest, and dictated by what success we’ve had in the garden.
This year:
Green tomatoes tossed in buttermilk and panko then fried
Slices of sourdough bread, buttered and toasted on the grill
Salads of arugula and hearts of romaine, basil, and small bites of mozzarella with cherry tomatoes
Strawberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, and watermelon
Purple bush beans, snapped and eaten raw
Grilled corn
Salmon baked with lemon, butter, and herbs
Peaches, halved, grilled, and served under vanilla ice cream with thyme and a drizzle of honey mixed with balsamic vinegar (it’s surprisingly delicious, I swear!)
And best of all, lemonade. I only make this once a year, and only for the solstice.
12 Meyer lemons
2 ½ cups sugar
1 tablespoon orange blossom or rosewater
Fresh mint
Roll lemons on the counter before cutting them, then juice.
Combine 2 cups cold water and the sugar in a saucepan to make a simple syrup. Simmer on low to medium heat, until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then add the rosewater or orange blossom water.
In a pitcher, add the syrup to the lemon juice. Muddle then mint and add it to the pitcher. Fill with cool water. Stir before serving.
𝕾𝖆𝖇𝖇𝖆𝖙𝖘
{Art by Julia Nikita}
The sabbats are holidays celebrated throughout the year on solstices, equinoxes, and the midpoints between them. These sabbats form the Wheel of the year.
There is a controversy surrounding the dates of these holidays, as people celebrate them all over the earth, not only in the northen hemisphere but in the southern too.
One viewpoint is that the Sabbats should be celebrated as they were originally created to be… in other words, Samhain is October 31st, regardless of where you live. In the Southern Hemisphere, even though you are just gearing up to summer on October 31st, this perspective says that you celebrate the cleansing and releasing, the honouring of the dead just as you would if you lived in the Northern Hemisphere. The other viewpoint (the one I personally agree with) is that you should celebrate when you feel like the season corresponds with the holiday, in other words, your craft, your rules. So if you live in the southern hemisphere, you have the choice.
I’ll be writing the dates for each holiday starting with the northen hemisphere and then the dates that many people celebrate them in the southern hemisphere
🌲𝐘𝐔𝐋𝐄
{December 21st//June 21st}
Yule focuses on rebirth and renewal as the sun makes its way back to the earth. It’s all about new beginnings, reflection and embracing warmth. Much like Christmas, many celebrate with a feast, gift giving, being cosy and appreciating the good.
↟Nature: cedar, frankincense, myrrh, mistletoe, pine, birch, ivy.
↟Foods//flavours: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, wintergreen, apple, dried fruit.
↟Stones: citrine, ruby, garnet, alexandrite, green tourmaline.
↟Activities: decorate your altar with incense associated with Yule, burn ash wood for prosperity, bake using Yule flavours like ginger or cinnamon, make wreathes to hang around the house, spend time with loved ones.
🕯️𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐂
{February 1st//August 1st}
Imbolc focuses on celebrating the nature that is preparing to grow and renewal, also known as “candlemas” and the “Feast of Pan”.
↟Nature: basil, blackberry, heather, celandine, iris, wisteria, vanilla, bay, yellow and white flowers.
↟Foods//flavours: pumpkin and sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, peppers, onions, spices, and herbal teas.
↟Stones: amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx.
↟Activities: decorate with candles and sun decorations, go hiking, have a bonfire, bake foods with poppy seeds, and burn any leftover winter herbs.
🌼𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀
{March 21st//September 21st}
Ostara focuses on manifesting creativity and love. As the days become longer, energy becomes stronger.
↟Nature: ash, alder, daffodil, honeysuckle, narcissus, primrose, violet, jasmine.
↟Foods//flavours: olives, maple syrup, honey, edible flowers, chocolate, pine nuts, nettle or lavender tea, local fruits and vegetables.
↟Stones: amethyst, rose quartz, moonstone.
↟Activities: gardening and planting seeds, bake breads with olives or honey for example, start new projects, talk to plants, do some painting, decorate with wildflowers.
🌰𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄
{May 1st//November 1st}
Beltane focuses on fertility, love and abundance. Also known as “may day”, on this sabbat many celebrate with dancing, bonfires and many high energy activities, including enjoying themselves sexually with a partner or even conceiving children.
↟Nature: frankincense, lilac, ivy, marigold, woods, rose, thyme, mint, yarrow.
↟Foods//flavours: oats, leafy greens, fruits, breads, honey.
↟Stones: malachite, amber, fire opal, red jasper.
↟Activities: dance, decorate with florals and symbols of the sea, go to the beach, go hiking, have a bonfire, feast on fruits, vegetables and grains, laugh and let your hair down. And if you’re trying to conceive or simply would like to have sex, Beltane is a wonderful time to do so.
🦋𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐀
{June 21st//December 21st}
Litha focuses on growth and celebrating the longest day of the year and the sun, before the shorter days begin.
↟Nature: fern, yarrow, sage, rose, oak, mugwort, lavender, chamomile, myrrh, pine.
↟Foods//flavours: herbed bread, honey, sunflower seeds, iced herbal tea, lemon, vanilla.
↟Stones: lapis lazuli, amethyst, malachite, tiger’s eye.
↟Activities: make or buy a sun catcher, surround yourself with warm tones, watch the sunrise and sunset, make sun water, spend time outdoors, make use of herbs.
🌾𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐒//𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐇
{August 2nd//February 2nd}
Lammas, or lughnasadh focuses on celebrating the first of the three harvesting sabbats and taking time to really feel the positivity in different aspects of life.
↟Nature: cornstalks, heather, acacia flowers, hollyhock, oak leaves, wheat, myrtle, spices.
↟Food//flavours: grainy bread, corn, potatoes, nuts, blackberries, wine.
↟Stones: amber, agate, citrine, clear quartz, obsidian, tiger’s eye.
↟Activities: bake bread, make corn dolls, visit a sunflower field, spend time in nature, acknowledged what you are grateful for, journal.
🍁𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐍
{September 21st//March 21st}
Mabon focuses on honouring the change of the seasons, balance and peace.
↟Nature: sage, pine, marigold, thistle, acorns, milkweed, oak leaves, myrrh.
↟Food//flavours: cinnamon, nuts, beans, dark fruits, pies, soup, butterscotch.
↟Stones: citrine, carnelian, clear quartz, sapphire, yellow agate.
↟Activities: collect pine cones, donate food and old clothes, meditate, dry herbs, spend time with loved ones, speak to the nature around you.
🎃𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍
{October 31st-November 1st//April 30th-May 1st}
Samhain focuses on celebrating life, and honouring those who are no longer with us.
↟Nature: heather, sage, pumpkins, straw, flax, patchouli, myrrh.
↟Foods//flavours: apples, cider, pumpkin, pies, soups, stews, potatoes, ginger.
↟Stones: amber, black obsidian, fossils, onyx, sandstone, bloodstones.
↟Activities: honour the deceased, spend time with family, make a hearty comforting meal, make or buy a scarecrow, spend time practicing divination.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐭
↟Do a tarot reading relevant to that sabbat.
↟Spend time in the moonlight, charging your crystals and tarot cards, as well as meditating.
↟Bake something using at least one traditional food of that sabbat to share with others.
↟Sage cleanse your living space and any of your magickal items.
↟Write down how you’re feeling and how you’d like to feel in the weeks to come.
Now where can I hang up these cute babies!? 👻🎃
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) dir. James Whale
rice water toner🌾
I’ve been meaning to share this recipe not only for its magical properties, but because it’s honestly changed my skin in ways no store-bought toner has
rice is associated with mother-type deities and feminine energy. it can be used in spells for protection, wealth and blessings. when applied to the skin as rice water, it has anti-inflammatory and brightening properties
keep it in the fridge and apply with a cotton pad after the shower, it feels so so good. on lazy days i’ll just use this as my face cleanser, but keep in mind I have fairly normal skin🌜
Materials
· organic white/jasmine/basmati rice· bowl· water· container
Steps
· add a handful of rice to the bowl and rinse it first, disposing of the water
· add your desired amount of water to the bowl and set aside
· let it soak for 1-3 hours and bottle the water in a separate container, then refrigerate (the rice can still be used for cooking)
· optional add-ins: rose petals, lavender, calendula flowers 🥀
disclaimer: patch test and research for allergies
things that are guaranteed to make a witch happy
buttons
flowers
herbs
shiny rocks
keys that go to nothing
tiny replicas of normal sized things
dollar store candles
cool candle holders
too many sticks of cinnamon
L A V E N D E R
teas of all kinds
fabric
tiny bags
pieces of cool rope or thread
fun shaped sticks
smooth rocks
old old old books
pretty latin phrases
To me, a witch is a woman that is capable of letting her intuition take hold of her actions, that communes with her environment, that isn’t afraid of facing challenges.
Paulo Coelho