Lammas which is on the 1st of August is observed as the first harvest festival. The Autumn Equinox will be the next harvest, when we will gather fruit and berries. This continues until Samhain, which signals the start of the winter months, when we will harvest nuts and berries. Pagans would celebrate this harvest and […]

Trees were sacred to the druids. They believed that certain trees would represent the characteristics of a person, in relation to when they were born. Holly – Protection, Leader, Competitive Holly trees have been used since ancient times to decorate the home at Yule. The tree was also used to aid healing and rest. It […]

The Summer Solstice – this year is on the 21st June 2017. Originally a festival held to give thanks for the harvest, communities would hold feasts and honour the Sun and all of its power. It was and still is a time to celebrate and reflect on the past half of the year and contemplate […]

Litha celebrates the Sun and all of its power. The word Litha or Solstice means the stopping or standing still of the Sun. Litha is the longest day of the year, meaning that we will have more hours of light. Than any other day during the year. We celebrate the longest day when the Sun […]

All species of Oak have been held sacred by various cultures, this applies in particular to the Druids. They believed that the Oak possessed infinite knowledge and wisdom. The Druids also developed their own form of astrology. This incorporated the month you were born in. A specific tree`s characteristics would then related to that month. […]

Tree Lore Trees are sacred to many cultures for example the Celts and the Native Americans. They would use the trees for both practical and magical purposes. Often trees were used in meditations to help direct energies or to draw on the characteristics of the tree. The leaves, branches and fruits are also said to […]

With spring approaching this is a good time to, not only have a sort out around the home, but also begin to work a little magic. Our home is often the place that we retreat to. Where we go to relax, recharge and spend time with loved ones. Therefore it is important that we keep […]

As winter draws to an end, many of us will feel that our energies are drained and this in turn can affect our mood and vitality. When practicing a Wiccan lifestyle this can be even more telling. Especially when carrying out rituals and spells. The world around us is charged full of energy as is […]

When walking a Wiccan path we should always look to nature, to guide us in our everyday lives. As the winter months are now passing, new life will begin to emerge around us. In our gardens we will begin to clear out the old and begin to prepare for the months ahead by nourishing and […]

Photo source: Rincón del Tibet Imbloc Come, and allow the warmth of Brighid’s hearth to embrace you. Allow the light of her flame to guide you. Allow the love of her blessings to protect you. Bright blessings at midwinter to all! Brighid has returned with the sacred flame watching over home and hearth. This is […]