1 black tea bag (I am fond of lapsang souchong when I have it because the smokiness is perfect. But use whatever works best for you!)
Cinnamon chips
Ginger root
Orange peel
Adjust the proportions to suit your taste. I tend to prefer a little more orange peel, but my aunt always preferred a more cinnamon-forward note.
As the tea steeps for 5 minutes, watch the steam for a moment. Say, "Heat to the herb, life to the bone. I'm taking back control, I'm taking back the throne."
Adding honey and milk to your tastes and sip your tea, visualizing pulling yourself out of your rut and breaking through obstacles.
Litha is soon, so I turned some recipes I posted here into printable recipe cards.
Feel free to print these out, display them in your kitchen, and follow the recipes.
If you send these to your friends or post your creations with the recipes attached, please go ahead and credit me. 🥰
Witchcraft isn't all chanting around a bonfire, communing with the old gods, sometimes it's burning bay leaves in your kitchen while listening to Abba's 1976 hit: Money, Money, Money.
Ways to rejuvenate spiritual & physical energy levels
Here are some herbs, plants, teas, foods, and recipes that will help rejuvenate energy:
Ginseng: This is a traditional Chinese herb that has been used for centuries to increase energy levels, reduce stress and fatigue.
Matcha Tea: This tea is a form of green tea that is high in antioxidants and caffeine, which can help improve mental alertness and physical energy.
Maca Root: This herb has been traditionally used in Peru to enhance stamina, endurance and energy levels.
Ashwagandha: This adaptogenic herb is used in Ayurvedic medicine to reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
Chia Seeds: These tiny seeds are packed with nutrients and can help provide a slow release of energy throughout the day.
Dark Chocolate: This treat is high in flavonoids which can help improve mental alertness and focus.
Spinach: This leafy green vegetable is high in iron, which is essential for maintaining energy levels.
Quinoa: This grain is rich in protein and complex carbohydrates, which can provide sustained energy.
Lemon & Ginger Tea: This tea is a great way to boost your immune system, reduce inflammation, and increase energy levels.
Berry Smoothie: Blend together a handful of mixed berries, a banana, a tablespoon of honey, and some almond milk for a delicious and energizing smoothie.
Avocado Toast: Mash half an avocado and spread it onto a slice of whole-grain bread for a healthy and energizing breakfast.
Grilled Chicken Salad: Toss together some grilled chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a lemon vinaigrette for a light and energizing lunch.
Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry: This hearty and delicious dish is packed with nutrients and is a great source of sustained energy.
Baked Salmon: This fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids which can help improve mental focus and reduce fatigue.
Golden Milk: This warm and soothing drink is made with turmeric, ginger, honey, and coconut milk, and is believed to help reduce inflammation and increase energy levels.
☸︎ The Witch’s Year: Sabbats, Chaos Rites & Calendars That Don't Suck
This is a living series about time, seasons, and why your soul keeps running laps like a hamster on espresso.
There is no One True Witch Calendar.
Never was.
We made it up. But like, on purpose.
The modern “Wheel of the Year” is basically a remix of Celtic fire festivals, Anglo-Saxon seasonal rites, and Wiccan fanfic from the last century, all mashed together like a ritual fruitcake. And honestly? That’s just culture doing its weird, composting thing. Let it rot. That’s how you get soil, so it’s not always bad.
Nobody’s grading you on how “authentic” your sabbats are.
What actually matters is that your rituals mean something to you. That’s it.
Witches don’t just vibe. We ritualize.
We make time weird on purpose.
☉ The sun returns? Light the damn candle.
☽ The moon wanes? Bury the spell jar.
⚶ Your spine starts vibrating on a Tuesday in August? That’s a holy day now, babe.
This series will not tell you which color candle to buy at Michael’s, or how many jars you need to hoard before you unlock level two witchcraft... well possibly the former
This is not “8 Holidays You Must Do or You’re Not a Real Witch.”
This is a deep dive into how witches have shaped time into meaning, and how you can do it too.
What is a Sabbat, Really?
Where we talk about etymology, folk vs Wiccan calendars, cultural approximations, and why Sabbats are not universal.
Upcoming Sabbat Guides
Each major sabbat gets its own post. Expect themes, spells, plants, rituals that make your neighbors nervous, and hacks for chaos witches, city witches, and the magically feral.
Making Your Own Sabbats
Because not everyone lives in a moody European forest, has access to actual woods, or wants to cosplay the summer solstice when it’s literally snowing outside.
Make your own:
Body-based rites (first blood, surgery, recovery)
Lunar chaos calendars
Feast days for your dead grandma or your inner monster
“It rained for the first time in months” festivals
The Witch’s Year in Practice
Altars that rot on purpose. Bones that track the seasons. Plant logs, ritual journaling, and throwing a sabbat feast for one. You’re still valid if your coven is three houseplants and a cat with strong opinions.
Special Topics
“The Witch’s Feast” — Kitchen magic by season
“Animal Festivals” — Honoring migration, hibernation, and horny moose season
“Astrological Sabbats” — When Leo season hits like your personal midsummer
“Sabbats of the City” — Because the subway is an underworld journey
“The Lost Wheel” — Ancient ritual calendars that didn’t survive colonization but still echo
This isn’t a closed circle. It’s a living spiral, smudged, scribbled, and always a little feral.
You can join in winter.
You can join after harvest.
You can miss five posts and show up for Mabon wearing a hat made of moss.
You're still on time.
You don’t have to follow the Wheel to be a witch.
But you do have to listen to time
the way a forest listens to rot,
the way a bruise listens to the coming storm.
☸︎ Follow the tag #The Witch’s Year to stay updated.
Bring snacks. Burn something on purpose. The calendar is already on fire. Let’s make it weird.
