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The Winter Solstice festival is known as Yule in many circles, the root of this word in Old Norse means wheel & it represents the lowest point of the wheel of the year… when waning becomes waxing. This is the time when Mother Night encircles the Sun in her loving arms for the longest…
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I have been lucky enough to be inspired again by Michelle Duke & her magickal herb mixes to develop a Dark Moon Rite that will connect me more intimately with my Fae-self, harnessing the energy of Gemini to explore integration of opposing forces within myself & release me into a more natural & magickal…
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On the night of the Scorpio Full Moon prepare yourself for this ceremony by clearing & quietening your self & your surrounds. When you are as close to stillness as you can be without being asleep, you are ready. Create a sacred space & settle within it. Grind together herbs for an incense mix.…
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This lovely blend was developed last Full Moon during a session with one of my students. She was put on the spot & asked to come up with an incense blend for Mabon without any warning & within a reasonable amount of time. Later, as it was burning, I was called so quickly to…
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DARK MOON MIRROR MAGICK You will need: pen & paper a mirror cloth & methylated spirits salt candle incense Set your sacred space & call your circle as you desire. Begin by writing on the paper a list of all the things about you that seem to contradict each other. For example, I am…
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Aurora & I came up with this blend for our gathering this Samhain… Sage Wormwood Rose Rosemary Nutmeg Cinnamon Mugwort Bay Myrrh Patchouli )O(
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On the Longest Night a blend of herbs was channeled & grounded up for burning during the Moonweavers Arcana Coven Solstice of Winter workshop. It was gentle & powerful. It was able to raise consciousness, deepen awareness, clear the energies & hold the space, all the while keeping us focused & tuned into the festivities…
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Frankincense (resin) – 1 teaspoon Dragon’s Blood (resin) – 1 teaspoon Wormwood (dried herb) – 1 teaspoon Mugwort (dried herb) – half a teaspoon Myrrh (resin) – half a teaspoon Vetiver (essential oil) – 5 drops Place all ingredients in a mortar that is specifically for magickal purpose (not your kitchen one!!). Grind 3…