Have you ever dreamed of owning or working in an IRL witchy shop witch a black cat familiar as the shop pet, and where local pagans could meet in person for enchanted rituals? I did! When I was a pre-teen, I visited my first witchy shop and dreamed of being a witchy business owner someday. … More Hosting And Attending In Person Rituals (Podcast 156 With Elizabeth Whitare)
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 From The Possibility Dept.)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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