As 2016 winds to a close, and before I get to the New Years Magic for 2017, ! want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone for visiting, commenting, and sharing my posts. While I'd write this blog even if I was essentially talking to myself, it certainly adds to my enthusiasm... Continue Reading →
WW – Yule aka Winter Solstice 2016
The last stop in the Wheel of the Year (Yule aka Winter Solstice 2016) is almost here! On December 21st, 2016 at 5:44 am EST, the Holly King defeats the Oak King, and the Sun God is reborn! In other words, since it's the shortest day of the year, from here on out the amount... Continue Reading →
WW – Super Full Gemini Moon
On Tuesday, December 13th 2016, the Super Full Gemini Moon arrives in my time zone. However, your mileage may vary - be sure to check for your local time HERE. It is also known as The Full Long Nights Moon, and is the final Supermoon and Full Moon for 2016. Once again, I turned to... Continue Reading →
WW – Mercury Retrograde December 2016
Here we go again! The last of four Mercury Retrograde phases in 2016 begins on December 19th and lasts until next year (January 8th, to be precise). It starts in the sign of Capricorn, and ends in Sagittarius. What does this mean for you? Since my astrology skills are still rusty, I turned to other... Continue Reading →
WW – Feud Spell by Ellen Dugan
I had a great response to the Home Cleaning Spell post a couple of weeks ago, so I decided to do another. I searched Llewellyn and found this wicked cool and timely Feud Spell, again done by Ellen Dugan. Even though she posted this on January 21, 2009, it just so happens that today is... Continue Reading →
WW – Super Full Taurus Moon
On Monday November 14th, the Super Full Taurus Moon arrives. It is also known as the depressingly titled, but very seasonally appropriate, Full Mourning Moon. Last year, I found a cool explanation of this particular moon name at an unexpectedly place - Refinery29 (yeah, the fashion and style website - I was wicked surprised too!).... Continue Reading →
WW – Complete Home Cleaning Spell by Ellen Dugan
Here in New England, the time is ripe for some fall cleanup. While I'm still not "broom ready" thanks to ongoing knee issues, I decided to check Llewellyn for a home cleaning spell for future use. I really like this Complete Home Cleansing by Ellen Dugan. While she specifically created it for the waxing moon... Continue Reading →
Witchy Wednesday – Samhain 2016
Last year, not only did I do a regular blog post about Samhain, I also had one called, "5 Witchy ways to celebrate Halloween" published on the SheKnows site. For Samhain 2016, I plan to put together another simple ritual like I did for Mabon. I'll have that posted for next week's Witchy Wednesday -... Continue Reading →
WW – Super Full Aries Moon
On Sunday October 16th, the Super Full Aries Moon (also known as the Hunter's Moon) arrives. Oh, and did you know that the October Full Moon is the only moon of the year to stay in the sky all night (rising at sunset & setting at sunrise)? To suss out what this all means, I... Continue Reading →
WW – Full Pisces Moon and Lunar Eclipse
On Friday, September 16th, the Full Pisces Moon arrives, along with a lunar eclipse. While it won't be visible in my neck of the woods, it is elsewhere (click HERE to check your location). To suss out what this means, I once again scoured the interwebz for people more well-versed in astrology than me. First,... Continue Reading →
WW – Dark Virgo Moon and Solar Eclipse
Tomorrow, along with a new month, we get a new moon! The Dark Virgo Moon, to be exact. There is also a partial (annular) solar eclipse happening, but since Central Africa is a bit of a commute, I doubt I'll be able to catch it in person. If you're in the same boat, and happen... Continue Reading →
WW – Mercury Retrograde August 2016
Fasten your seat belts! The third of four Mercury Retrograde phases in 2016 begins on August 30th and lasts until September 22nd. It starts and ends in the sign of Virgo, an Earth sign associated with perfectionism and problem solving. What does this mean for you? Since my astrology skills are still rusty, I turned... Continue Reading →