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December 2023

December 16, 2023

Metonic Lunar Cycles and the Lost Yule Dark Moon of 2052

Along my ongoing quest to better understand the patterns of lunar cycles according to zodiacal...

November 2021

November 18, 2021

Witch’s 2022 Astrological Calendar for Sabbats and Esbats

An integrated 2022 astrological calendar for Witches and pagans to celebrate the Wheel of the...

December 2020

December 18, 2020

Escaping Forward into 2021 with Hermetic Magick

As we bid a cranky farewell to 2020, and say "screw you" to the Age...

December 21, 2018

Mistletoe Magick for Healing, Fertility and Protection

Let's talk about the folk practices and magickal uses of mistletoe around the Winter Solstice...

December 21, 2018

Don’t Shoot the Mistletoe: Responsible Wildcrafting for Winter Solstice

All plants collected for spiritual purposes should be approached with reverence and great care. I...

December 18, 2018

Why Believe in Santa Claus?

Why believe in Santa Claus? Belief is power. In my own Santa way I choose...

December 11, 2018

O Tannenbaum: My Witchy Winter Solstice Tree as Fir Magick

What is the difference between my Witchy Winter Solstice Tree and a Christmas Tree? Practically...

December 09, 2018

Yule Sabbat Index: Rituals, Crafts and Recipes for the Holiday Season

I've assembled this index of my favorite Yuletide rituals, meditations, crafts, recipes, and sabbat games....

December 13, 2017

Crafting a Yule Candle from Last Year’s Calendar Images

I love the artwork on wall calendars - especially the Llewellyn's Witches' Calendar, which is...

December 04, 2017

Yule Log Ritual for Winter Solstice Magick

Wherein I give directions for crafting a Yule log, with recipes for making a loose...

November 2017

November 27, 2017

Here We Come A-Wassail-ing: a Yuletide Drink of Good Cheer

At Yule, the longest night of the year, we gather around the hearth fires to...

October 2017

October 10, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Sweet and Savory Roast Beast

When you need a crowd-pleaser, this recipe for oven-roasted chicken with a curried honey mustard...

September 2017

September 21, 2017

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Thai Autumn Squash Casserole, Vegan and GF

This feasting season, love everyone at your table through the sharing of delicious food that...

December 2016

December 22, 2016

A Witch-Mama’s Gift: “The Lion Illustrated Bible for Children”

That year on Christmas Eve, I gave to my children a copy of The Lion...

December 09, 2016

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Yule Wreath Veggie Appetizer

This fun and tasty recipe that looks like a Yule Wreath is topped with creamy...

December 05, 2016

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Sun-dried Tomato, Pesto, and Cream Cheese Torta

This torta spread made of sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and cream-cheese is served spread over the...

December 01, 2016

The Pentacle Approach to Wellness: Balancing the Physical Body

Utilizing the witches' elemental lessons of Earth, and the practice of magick, I've found ways...

November 2016

November 30, 2016

The Pentacle Approach to Wellness through Dark Times

Let's face it, 2016 was a world-wide dumpster fire with plenty to upset the balance...

November 23, 2016

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Collard Greens with Berbere Maple Vinaigrette

Marinated Collard Greens in a garlicky, red-wine, berbere and maple vinaigrette is a far cry...

November 21, 2016

Witchin’ in the Kitchen: Mulled Apple and Cranberry Compote

Mulled Cranberry and Apple Compote; this is Vegan, Gluten-free and naturally sweetened. Try it as...

December 2015

December 22, 2015

The Great Work, Holding the Space after Yule

From Yule to Imbolc, I begin to formulate the new dedication to The Great Work....