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Lucina was an early Italian goddess of light who merged with Juno and Diana to bring us the light that overcomes the dark. In the fourth century, Lucina was renamed as St. Lucy, a Sicilian girl who vowed to distribute her family’s wealth to the poor. Somehow Lucy and her sacred light were carried to Scandinavia, where the winter nights seem endless. For her feast, little girls wear garlands and everyone carries Lucy candles. Let us celebrate Lucina and Lucy. Cast your full moon circle ...
For many people, the holiday season isn’t cheery or bright. For some, it’s a blue and sad time. Loneliness, grief, and joblessness are more deeply felt now. This spell will help you find those in need and make the season more bearable for them. First sit at your altar and safely light a red candle. Red is the color of the life force. Visualize the candle flame spreading out and touching those in need with its warmth. Ask the Divine to guide you to the right person or place that ...
The holidays can be difficult for people who don’t have good relationships with their family, or even for those who do but who live far away from those they wish they could be with. Thankfully there is more than one kind of family. There is the family you were born to and the family you create. For many Witches, some of those folks may be part of the local Pagan community, if they have one. They might also be friends or people you work with or even your pets. This can be a good time to ...
Late November and December are a popular time of year for parties and family get-togethers. If your friends and family are anything like ours, they often forget to RSVP and may not arrive at events on time. However, you can help your friends and family be a bit more prompt with just a couple drops of peppermint oil! When sending out paper invitations, put a little bit of (diluted) peppermint oil on the tips of your fingers while you work, and refresh the oil every fifteen minutes or so. This ...
