Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, and it represents the welcoming of spring’s return and the light half of the year.
What Type of Witch Are You? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
The series of questions in this quiz may help to illuminate your predominant tendencies and help you focus on the strongest aspect of your craft.
Choosing the Right Smoke Cleansing Material for Your Spiritual Needs
Smoke cleansing is a powerful tool for sacred and spiritual rituals. This list breaks down which herbs, plants, spices, and wood will best suit your specific cleansing needs.
Basic Orchid Care | Instructions & Tips for Beginners
Orchids can dress up a room with a beautiful spray of flowers. You’ve probably seen them for sale in supermarkets and garden centers and on prominent display in an office setting. But if you’re intimidated about growing this tropical beauty in your home, I’m here to share some tips based on years of experience having […]
The Winter Solstice | Celebrating Yule
Yule, also known as Yuletide or Yulefest, is celebrated at the winter solstice, which falls between December 20-23 in the northern hemisphere, depending on the year. It represents the transition back into the light, and a welcoming of the sun. It’s also the official first day of winter. What is Yule? Yule marks the longest […]
Top 7 Witchy Yuletide Gifts
The Yuletide season is rapidly approaching! If you’re looking for a spiritual, witchy, or homey present, check out this compilation of ideas to help you find the perfect gift for the season. (Product images are clickable links) Book of Shadows A book of shadows is a place for a witch to record knowledge. This […]
Product Review: Old Soul Artisan Candles
I gave Old Soul Artisan a try and am here to share my experiences with the company! The fragrances I purchased were Avilésor, Annabel Lee, and Book of Spells… but there were SO MANY MORE that I really wanted to try! The good news is, the company offers a tea light sampler set so you […]
Top 5 Medicinal Healing House Plants
Studies have shown that interacting with indoor plants may drastically reduce psychological and physiological stress in adults. Activities such as pruning, transplanting, and watering can help to settle the mind and even reduce blood pressure. But not all plants are equal! Some excel at reducing air pollutants, and others have medicinal health benefits. While the […]
Wheel of the Year | The 8 Sabbats
Witches, pagans, and Wiccans celebrate eight important festivals throughout the year. These celebrations are known as the Sabbats, which follow a nature-based calendar. The Greater Sabbats (Ostara, Litha, Mabon, and Yule) are solar-based festivals to honor the spring equinox, summer solstice, fall equinox, and winter solstice respectively. The Lesser Sabbats (Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas, and Samhain) […]
What Kind of Fertilizer Is Best for Houseplants?
Houseplants grow in a regulated environment, which means they rely on you to satisfy their water and light needs. But, constrained to a pot with a limited amount of nutrients, they also rely on you to supplement nutrients once they’ve depleted the resources from the soil. How Do I Pick the Right Fertilizer? It […]