Moon water has many uses for self-care, cooking, growing plants, spiritual practices, and modern witchcraft. Making moon water is an easy process that’s great for beginners who are starting to experiment with their own unique rituals. As you become more familiar with your tools, preferences, and spiritual practices, you can explore new way to make […]
What is a Snow Moon? The February Full Moon’s Spiritual Meaning
The Snow Moon falls in February. It comes after the Wolf Moon that starts the year’s full moon cycle and the Worm Moon that arrives with spring.
What is Imbolc? The First Sabbat in the Wheel of the Year
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 is a Wolf Moon? The January Full Moon’s Spiritual Meaning
The Wolf Moon falls in January and is welcomed as the first full moon of the new year. It comes after the Cold Moon, which falls near the winter solstice, and the Snow Moon, which occurs in the harshest period of the season.
2024 Full Moon Calendar Dates, Times, Names, & Meanings
The full moon has a profoundly powerful effect on spiritual rituals. It reminds us of nature’s repeating cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, but it’s also a beacon of symbolism and personal growth. This article provides a list of the 2024 full moons along with each full moon’s name(s), spiritual meanings, and the date/time of […]
What is a Cold Moon? The December Full Moon’s Spiritual Meaning
Did you know there’s at least one full moon every single month? Each moon has a name thanks to early Native American tribes, who christened the moons based on the seasons. Some moons reflect the active fauna or blooming flora, while others reference tribal activities such as the hunting or harvesting. December’s full moon is […]
Yule & the Winter Solstice | Origins, Traditions, Altar Tips, & More
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 celebration of the sun. It’s also the official first day of winter. This year, Yule and the winter solstice […]
What Is a Beaver Moon? November Full Moon Spiritual Meaning
Every month has at least one full moon, and each moon has a name. Early Native American tribes named the moons based on the seasons. This could include flora in bloom at that time of the year, animals that are active, or the tribe’s activities such as hunting or harvesting. The Beaver Moon is also […]
Blessed Samhain! History, Rituals, Crystals, Altar Colors, & Easy Recipes
From October 31st to November 1st, which is about halfway between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice, people around the world celebrate Samhain. But what exactly is Samhain? Is it the Pagan version of Halloween? Learn all about the third harvest festival in the Wheel of the Year and discover the origins and rituals […]
What Is a Hunter’s Moon? The October Full Moon’s Spiritual Meaning
There’s nothing quite like the site of a full Hunter’s Moon rising in the chilly October sky. Naming the full moon of each month goes back to the early Native American tribes, who chose each denomination based on the seasons and what they yielded or what they represented. The Hunter’s Moon is also sometimes referred […]