Think you can’t do a yule log ritual just because you don’t have a fireplace or fire pit? Think again! In this tutorial, I’m sharing with you a super fun hack that allows you to experience the magick of a fragrant pinewood fire even if you live in an apartment… And don’t worry – I’m … More DIY Yule Log Spell At Home Without A Fireplace (Podcast Episode 150)
Does The Wheel Of The Year Not Resonate With You? My motto as The Writing Witch is “magick is the power to write your own story.” Well part of having the power to write your own story is crafting beliefs, habits, rituals and traditions that play to your strengths and speak to your truths. As … More Seasonal Living For When The Wheel Of The Year Doesn’t Resonate With You (Podcast 149 With Luchiana Lyra)
How To Work With Our Ancestors… Even if you’re not into spirit work! If you were to ask me where I first get my natural witchiness from, I’d tell you I got it from my mother… Even though she doesn’t resonate with the word ‘witch’ lol! Labels aside, my mom is definitely a highly magickal … More How To Work With Our Ancestors At Samhain (Podcast 147 With My Mom)
Samhain Shadow Work November’s Eve, AKA Samhain, Halloween or All Hallows Eve is the third harvest festival, celebrated around November 1st. The midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice is a time when the days are being consumed by longer, colder nights. The late Autumn time, when the very last of the harvest … More Samhain Shadow Work And Grimoire Prompts (Podcast Episode 146)
Seasonal Manifesting And The Spiritual Science Of Cyclical Living Did you know that celebrating the sabbats on the Wheel Of The Year isn’t just about decorating, cooking and setting up an altar? It’s also a powerful manifesting tool that we can tap into to design the life of our dreams. In this episode of the … More Seasonal Manifesting And The Spiritual Science Of Cyclical Living (Podcast 145 With Ashera Star Goddess)
The Autumn Equinox, also known as Mabon, is The Second Harvest, celebrated around September 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. The word “equinox” means equal-night, referring to the way there are 12 hours of day light and 12 hours of darkness on both the Autumn and Spring Equinoxes. At the Autumn Equinox, the long days are … More Autumn Equinox Journaling Prompts & Mabon Rituals (Podcast Episode 140)
We all go through depression or existential crises. Here’s how to get out of a dark night of the soul using magickal practices. Earlier this month, I asked my newsletter subscribers what they need most right now, and offered them a library of free resources on how to balance their life using the Five Elements. … More How To Get Out Of A Dark Night Of The Soul (Podcast Episode 138)
August’s Eve (also known as Lammas or Lughnasadh) is the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Celebrated around August 1, it’s known to witches as The First Harvest. This time of year (in the long, warm, lazy days of Summer) it is easy for us to take it all for granted. But … More Lughnasadh / Lammas Sabbat “The First Harvest” With Printable Grimoire Journal Prompts (Podcast Episode 137)
The Summer Solstice (also known as Litha or Midsummer) is the longest day and shortest night of the year. Celebrated around june 21, the Summer Solstice marks the end of Spring and the beginning of the Summer season. It’s called “Midsummer” because astronomically, it’s the middle point of the half of the year when the … More Spirituality Of The Summer Solstice (Podcast Episode 135)
Beltane (or “May’s Eve”) is the half-way mark between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, and it’s celebrated around May 1. In the current neopagan community, this sabbat which I like to call May’s Eve tends to be called “Beltane,” because these cross-quarter checkpoints (the center marks between solstices and equinoxes) are derived from … More Beltane / May’s Eve Themes And The Law Of Gender (Podcast Episode 133)
A beginner’s guide to seasonal manifesting with the wheel of the year, using the 8 sabbats of witches. … More I Tried Celebrating The 8 Sabbats Of Witches Even Though I’m Not Wiccan! Here Are My 6 Biggest Takeaways (Podcast Episode 132)
The new year is getting well underway and we’re now arriving at the first quarter of the Earth’s path around the sun. The Spring Equinox (also known as Ostara) is the time of year when the daylight hours (which have been slowly growing longer since the Winter Solstice) finally catch up to the hours of … More Spring Equinox / Ostara Journal Prompts For Your Grimoire Or Book Of Shadows (Podcast Episode 130)
We’ve all seen Pinterest pins and grimoire pages with herbal correspondences for the witchs’ sabbats or zodiac signs, and The Witch Of Lupine Hollow is here to explain WHY. If you’re anything like me, you may have even rolled your eyes at (or otherwise disregarded) some of these seemingly arbitrary correspondences – Feeling that, if … More Sabbat Herbs And Astrological Correspondences With The Witch Of Lupine Hollow (Podcast Episode 128)
The wheel of the year has turned once more, and its time to welcome in our first seasonal checkpoint of the New Year: February’s Eve! It’s the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Known to Celtic pagans as “Imbolc,” this quiet little celebration is what I like to call the “best kept … More Seasonal Living Guide For February’s Eve Season (Podcast Episode 125)
The Winter Solstice (also known as Midwinter or Yule) is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Celebrated around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s known to some witches as the astronomical “new year.” This time of year when the Sun is resetting itself for a new cycle, it can also be … More Yule / Winter Solstice Rebirth: How I Prepare For The New Year (Podcast Episode 124)
In this episode of the Alchemy Of Affluence Podcast, I’m breaking down for you the simple power of aligning your life with the 5 elements of nature! Have you heard that witches are supposed to connect with the 5 elements, but don’t have a clear understanding of why and how it can actually help your … More 5 Elements Of Self Care (Podcast Episode 122)
Let’s make this DIY Lammas junk journal together! Lammas / Lughnasad / August’s Eve is the Wheel Of The Year checkpoint that takes place around August 1st. It’s known to witches and pagans as “The First Harvest” and I like to work with themes of abundance this time of year. I’ve designed information pages, and … More DIY Lammas Junk Journal For August’s Harvest Season (Printable Grimoire Pages)
In this episode of the Alchemy Of Affluence Podcast, we’re joined by guest speaker Ashera DeRosa, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an author, a witch and one of my very best friends! She was inspired to pursue her marriage and family therapist career by observing psychological and emotional cycles in herself and others. Here … More The Philosophy Of Cycles With Marriage And Family Therapist Ashera DeRosa (Podcast Episode 113)
The Spring Equinox (AKA Ostara or Easter) takes place around March 21st and is the time when the hours of daylight and the hours of darkness are equal in the Northern Hemisphere, ushering in longer days and shorter nights. It’s the season of the Wheel Of The Year in which many Witchy folk start feeling … More The Magick Of The Spring Equinox (Podcast Episode 112)
I like to do these three self care journal prompts every year around the first of February. The February 1st wheel of the year checkpoint is known to witches and pagans as Imbolc or February’s Eve. Being the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, it’s an opportunity for a very welcome pause … More Self Care Journal Prompts For Imbolc / February’s Eve (Podcast Episode 111)
Are you curious about the real world benefits of seasonal living? Learning to live our lives in harmony with the seasonal energies of the eight sections of the Wheel Of The Year is the key to manifesting a fulfilling lifestyle. It isn’t just about decorating with seasonal colors and dreaming about what went on in … More Tangible Benefits Of Seasonal Living (Podcast Episode 109)
Have you ever done a “year and a day” journey through the Wheel Of The Year? It’s one of the most fun, fulfilling and foundational things you can do, whether you’re new to nature-based spirituality or if you’re a seasoned witch looking to simplify your practice. Especially now, in our post 2020 world, it can … More Begin Your Year And A Day Adventure Through The Seasons (Podcast Episode 108)
This is just one of many fun little rituals you can do in December and January if you’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate Yule. … More Winter Solstice Mulled Wine ( And DIY Book Of Shadows Recipe Page)
Looking for some witchy ideas on how to celebrate “Samhain” that will benefit you even if you’re not Wiccan? Here are 6 simple ideas for “Samhain” rituals that are based on the most fundamental themes of the Halloween season. What is the true meaning of “Halloween” or “Samhain?” The popular secular holiday of “Halloween” is … More How To Celebrate Samhain – Rituals, Symbols and Traditions For A Witchy Halloween Season (Podcast Episode 103)
Autumn Equinox energy is about harvesting both the fruits of our intentions from the past year, and the seeds of new intentions for the year to come. 2020 has been a year where a lot of the structures in our lives have been forced to change dramatically, whether we wanted them to or not… And … More Harvesting Seeds Of Intention (Podcast Episode 98)
I firmly believe that your desires are premonitions of the life you’re meant to live when you step into your magick! But it can be easy to loose faith in ourselves and in the Universe with all the apparent distractions (and unsolicited advice) out there these days! Even just within the magickal community, with all … More Your Desires Are Premonitions Of The Life You’re Meant To Manifest (Podcast Episode 91)
Welcome to our final spoke on the Wheel of the Year, August Eve! Also known as Lammas, or Lughnasadh, August 1 is the first of the three harvest festivals, and the last of our lessons for the free online course, A Year And a Day: Your Journey Through the Seasons! Enjoy! … More How To Celebrate Lammas / Lughnasadh / August’s Eve (Podcast Episode 90)
Its finally here! The time we wait and wish for all winter long has finally arrived; Midsummer! Also known as the Summer Solstice and Litha, the seasonal checkpoint celebrated around June 22 is all about fun in the sun! At this date, the sun is as close to Earth as it will get all year, and the days are at their longest. … More How I Became A Witch – Seasonal Living With The Wheel Of The Year (Podcast Episode 86)
Its finally here! The time we wait and wish for all winter long has finally arrived; Midsummer! Also known as the Summer Solstice and Litha, the seasonal checkpoint celebrated around June 22 is all about fun in the sun! At this date, the sun is as close to Earth as it will get all year, and the days are at their longest. … More Midsummer And The Magick Of The Moment (Podcast Episode 85)
In the last episode of the Alchemy Of Affluence Podcast, we went over the basics of Seasonal Manifesting. Now, lets look at exactly what that looks like when using the seasonal energies of the Wheel Of The Year to plant tend and harvest your business goals! The Universal energies support us when we’re committed to … More Seasonal Manifesting For Biz Witches (Podcast Episode 83)
Did you know that manifesting is like gardening? Just like seeds, we plant, tend and harvest our desires. And it’s equally important to “compost” or release any baggage we pick up along the way to make room for new things to grow in our lives. I invite you to join me for this podcast episode … More The Plant, Tend, Harvest Cycle Of Manifestation (Podcast Episode 82)
Enjoy this little introductory video for what I like to call May’s Eve, the pagan holiday most commonly known as Beltane! … More How To Celebrate May’s Eve AKA Beltane (Podcast Episode 77)
A brief overview of the Wheel of the Year, the circular calendar that is the hidden blueprint behind the popular seasonal holidays, Christmas, Halloween, and Easter, along with five others! … More Witch’s Sabbats / Pagan Holidays For Solitary Witches (Podcast Episode 75)
Whether you’re taking notes from spiritual teachers, writing your own spells, or simply keeping an account of your spiritual growth, a diary is an essential tool for any witch!
In this article, you’ll receive a brief crash-course on the history and interpretation of the term “Book of Shadows,” as well as some practical advice on how you can incorporate the tradition of keeping a magical diary into your personal practice in a way that resonates with you! … More What To Put In Your Grimoire or Book Of Shadows? (Podcast 64)
Looking for witchy Halloween movies other than just Hocus Pocus, The Craft and Practical magic? Since the storylines of the movies The Craft and Practical Magic actually take place during spring/summer sabbats (May’s Eve and Midsummer, respectively) I tend to save those for the opposite side of the wheel of the year! In the fall, … More 8 Witch-Approved Halloween Movies To Watch This Samhain / November’s Eve Season
Not all witches believe in ghosts and spirits, but some do, and their stories are pretty convincing! In this podcast episode, I invite you to listen to seven true ghost stories told by Kristen Jett. Personally, I don’t have any experience with ghosts and spirits. But what I do believe is that we each manifest … More 7 True Haunted Tales Told By A Real Witch (Episode 55)
Do witches believe in ghosts? Anyway, all year long, I’ve been asking my podcast guests to share their beliefs and stories involving ghosts and spirits. And this October, I decided to compile all the most interesting shares into this spooky little art video! I invite you to join me and 11 other witches in a … More Do Witches Believe In Ghosts? 11 Witches Share Their Stories (Podcast Episode 54)
The Autumn Equinox is the portal of abundance that takes place around the 21st of September each year in the northern hemisphere. How will you align with the energy of the Autumn Equinox harvest season to recieve the fruits of your manifestation? Also known as “Mabon,” the Autumn Equinox is considered the witch’s Thanksgiving, and … More Autumn Equinox: Harvest Your Blessings (Podcast Episode 52)
Aquarius season falls between January 19th to February 18th, and whether or not it’s your Sun sign, anyone can harness it’s energy for reinvention. This zodiac season contains the witchs’ sabbat known as Imbolc or February’s Eve on February 1st. It’s the midway mark between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, baking it the … More Harnessing Aquarius Energy For Reinvention During Imbolc Season
The Winter Solstice is the astronomical “new year.” When the Sun begins a new cycle around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere (or June 21 in the Southern Hemisphere) it’s the perfect time to set intentions for the next phase of our lives. It’s both a time of banishing that which no longer serves us, … More Manifestations For The New Year – Yule / Winter Solstice Intention Setting
The Winter holiday season has taken on a connotation of working hard and playing hard, but did you know that Yuletide was originally about rest and relaxation? Chrismastime is the decendent of ancient Winter Solstice festivals, and it’s a powerful time of year for pausing from the usual routine and giving yourself a much-needed reset. … More Reclaim the Magick Of The Winter Holiday Season (Podcast Episode 25)
Want to learn how to celebrate Halloween like a witch? As witches we get to harness the power of the Samhain sabbat in our manifestation journey. The season surrounding November 1st is a time of releasing that which no longer serves us. Learn a bit about how Halloween came to be, followed by three of … More How To Celebrate Halloween Like A Witch (Podcast Episode 19)
Celebrating The Autumn Equinox or “Mabon” – The Witch’s Thanksgiving The Autumn Equinox is coming up around September 21. Technically, it is an astronomical phenomenon which takes place at a specific date and time that’s slightly different each year depending on where you live. But most people in the modern witchcraft community find it easier … More Mabon / Autumn Equinox: The Witch’s Thanksgiving (Podcast Episode 13)
Its finally here! The time we wait and wish for all winter long has finally arrived; Midsummer! Also known as the Summer Solstice and Litha, the seasonal checkpoint celebrated around June 22 is all about fun in the sun! At this date, the sun is as close to Earth as it will get all year, and the days are at their longest. … More How Seasonal Witchcraft Changed My Life (Podcast Episode 88)
We think of the pumpkin with the face as a universal symbol for the season of the witch, but what is the actual jack-o-lantern meaning? I invite you to join me for this little chat about what the jack-o-lantern means from a witchy and secular standpoint, and share some ideas on how to use this … More Jack-O-Lantern Meaning (Pumpkin Symbolism For Halloween)
Did you know that Halloween is the season for Samhain “shadow work?” Perhaps you’re already familiar with the spiritual / self development modality known as “shadow work.” Or maybe you’ve been hearing it floating around as a buzz word, but haven’t yet found a tangible, sustainable and beneficial way of incorporating it into your practice… … More Samhain Shadow Work (Exploring Our Darkness Around Halloween Time)
Let’s make this magickal DIY autumn crown for Mabon and Samhain season! You can use either artificial or preserved / dried sprigs from nature… Or a mix of both! All you will need for this magickal little project are: Have fun! Did you enjoy this post? If so, I invite you to check out this … More DIY Autumn Crown Craft For Mabon or Samhain (Video Tutorial)
Pumpkin aesthetic has become synonymous with the Fall season… But what is the spiritual and historical meaning of pumpkin symbolism? The moment Labor Day is over, there is pumpkin symbolism everywhere you look! From pumpkin spice lattes to copious amounts of pumpkin Décor, this plant has become the universal symbol of the Autumn Season… And, … More Pumpkin Symbolism and Meaning – Mabon and Samhain Correspondences (Podcast Episode 118)
Perfect for August’s Eve, this flower crown tutorial is an adorable, fun and easy little craft that anyone can enjoy for summer time! … More DIY Lavender Crown Tutorial For Harvest Season
Looking for a fun, easy Summer Solstice craft? These free printable Summer Solstice jar labels make for a great project! For me, Midsummer (or the Summer Solstice season) is a time to appreciate wildflowers! And they make great gifts! Its about daisies and dandelions and clovers and all of nature’s colorful little gifts that some … More Free Printable Summer Solstice Jar Labels for Wildflower Bouquets
In this photographic step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn to make a lovely wind chime to honor the elements in your garden! … More Beltane Crafts: DIY Pentacle Wind Chime For Spring
This recipe is perfect for dry, winter skin, because it gives your skin everything it needs: gentle, mild cleansing, nutrients AND exfoliation from the oats and herbs, soothing moisturization from the olive oil, and a hint of spring time with the floral essential oil! Perfect for February’s Eve rituals! … More DIY Herbal Soap Bars for Ritual Bathing
For me, this time of year is all about cleansing away of the old and creating space in my life for new beginnings. Today, I’ll be sharing with you my personal favorite way to bring in the fresh new energy of February, utilizing the rejuvenating power of the water element. … More Imbolc Ritual Bath Spell For The February’s Eve Season (Podcast 153)
In this article, I’ll be sharing with you my Solstice Log intention setting ritual for the New Year! … More DIY Yule Log Spell For The Winter Solstice (New Year Intention Setting Ritual)
Evergreen plants grow all year even in the coldest of climates. For this reason, they are one of our oldest and best loved Winter Holiday staples. They remind us that although most of the greenery has disappeared, their life force is still strong beneath the ground, and the Earth is still alive and strong. While times may be harder during the winter, the evergreen is here as a symbol of our inner light, which will outlast the season. … More DIY Evergreen Wreath for The Winter Solstice Yule Season
In this visual tutorial, you’ll learn how I upcycled scrap materials to make this whimsical little wildlife feeder for my garden! I hope you enjoy this tutorial! … More Fall Nature Offering To Celebrate Abundance – DIY Bird Feeder For The Autumn Equinox