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The summer sun is here and along with it comes a new feeling of hope, life and motivation. We are feeling energized and ready to take on any task at hand! Winter and Spring are now behind us as we can focus on more fun and lightheartedness. June is a very magical month, bringing fabulous holidays such as Father's Day, the Summer Solstice and this year’s Strawberry Moon in Capricorn (all of which we’ll have separate blog posts for coming!)

Tea is known as a fine delicacy across the world in many major civilizations across the world, but how did a practice that began in China travel all t...

How to bring magic to Mother's Day! A blog post for everyone whether this day is considered a happy one or a sad one, we wanted to keep everyone in m...

This April is an exciting month for not only all astrology in general but especially the moon! From the truly magical eclipse we got to experience jus...

There are two different types of eclipses: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, causing the Moon to cast a shadow on...

On February 24th, 2024 we have our second full moon of the year and our first full moon since the Lunar New Year. This full moon is in the sign of Virgo and it is the first feminine earth sign of the year. This time of the year symbolizes the end of winter and beginning of spring and Virgo symbolizes that connection to Mother Nature through its sign of the Maiden.

2024 Year of the Dragon On February 10th, we celebrate the Lunar New Year. Many cultures around the world use the moon cycle to keep track of the year, but typically in Western society we use the Gregorian calendar- which is based off of the sun instead. Some cultures and regions will ever use a lunisolar calendar which is a combination of both. In China, the Lunar New Year is one of the most widely celebrated holidays and we find influence of that in the West as well. They have shared their own zodiac wheel that is based off of the year rather than the month which is what we can find in many different zodiac wheels across the globe.  If you were born in 1952, 1964, 1988, 2000, 2012 or 2024, it is your lucky year because it is your season: Year of the Dragon! So what does that mean?  In general, all people will experience the luck of the Dragon which brings new opportunities, adventure and change. With change and opportunity of course comes challenges. These challenges are all sent by the Dragon and sent to push us in the direction of self growth and improvement. Those who are born in the Dragon year will find these amplified but with the fire and confidence that comes with a Dragon, they will come out of the year stronger and mindful. It will be a year of self-reflection, self-evaluation and movement. In Chinese culture, the Dragon is a sacred symbol which holds a significant place as an extraordinary creature that is unparalleled in talent, excellence and honour. The Dragon symbolizes power, nobility, luck and success. Chinese New Year can be celebrated in many different ways but oftentimes it includes spending time with family, eating lots of food and exchanging a Red Envelope with money inside to loved ones. It is a time to not just prepare ourselves for change but also to focus gratitude on our families. In large populated cities in China, you can often find parades and parties to honour the special day as well. The Dragon Dragons are creatures that can be found in almost every cultural region in the world. In China, Dragons are spirits to be honoured and respected as benevolent beings. Yet, we can find similar characteristics for them all the way in the west as well. One example of this is in Norse and Celtic mythologies, Dragons were seen as the keepers of balance in the universe. They were believed to be interdimensional beings who travel from plane to plane to keep balance and guard portals to other worlds.  Though depicted through media often as a scary monster, most ancient civilizations honoured and respected these elemental creatures and whether we look to the West or the East, we can find attributes to inspire us on our own journeys.  2024 is the perfect year to find balance, honour and enter this time of change with confidence.

Take a break from the cold and dark of February to celebrate a day dedicated to love! What started as an Ancient Roman Pagan holiday has since been tu...

On Thursday, January 25th, we will experience our first full moon of 2024. Full moons symbolize the start of the two week waning cycle of letting go o...

It is perfect timing for the Wolf Moon and Imbolc to take place exactly a week apart this year. Both symbolize a fresh start to not only a new year bu...

Witchcraft is spicy psychology. The science behind neural plasticity and how to combine knowledge with magic to change your brain. Your how to guide for changing habits and beliefs.

Explore the dark side of love magic with us. Love can set off a chemical reaction in our brains that can cause us to perform love magic using unethica...

No matter how thick your energetic protection is foreign energy will get through. This is why regular spiritual cleansing has to be part of your spiri...

Harness the fiery energy of the sun with these 3 spells/rituals to celebrate the summer solstice / Litha / midsummer. Including: Leap Of Faith Fire Ce...

The elements are all around us and inside us all the time. They can be our most powerful companions in magic. Let's begin thinking about the elements as more than a spell ingredient but a way of life; present at all times.

We spend half our lives with Mercury in retrograde. 3 Spells to help guide you through Mercury Retrograde and what to expect. ...

How to celebrate the Ostara and the Spring Equinox. Including 2 spells and 1 ritual for manifesting new beginnings. Working with eggs, plants and our ...