At this time of year in Japan, flower festivals honor many fruit trees—but especially cherry trees. For many years, all parts of the cherry tree have been used in love spells. The blossoms, bark,... Read more

As the cold returns, we often choose a hot beverage in the morning for comfort and cheer. Let coffee infuse you with delightful good dark magic. Whether you grind your own beans or use preground... Read more

Today the African American community begins the celebration of Kwanzaa. One of this weeklong holiday's principles is unity. The holiday season is a very important time for our communities and... Read more

Jupiter is the planetary ruler of Thursday and is known for qualities such as generosity and sharing. And since three is a number associated with goodwill, this would be an auspicious day to do... Read more

Color of the day: Yellow
Incense of the day: Coriander

In Belgium, this is the Feast Day of St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters. Today kicks off the hunting season. This is appropriate since in... Read more

Halloween - Samhain

Tonight is often called the Witches’ New Year, a night of celebration, when the veil between the worlds is thin. Samhain (Summer’s End) is the ancient Celtic festival at the... Read more

Color of the day: Yellow
Incense of the day: Parsley

Historians have calculated that in the whole of human history there have been only twenty-nine years of global peace. The only way to achieve... Read more

Today is Sweetest Day! Originally a holiday celebrated locally in the northeastern United States. This sweet holiday is growing in popularity. This is a day to celebrate your friends, lovers, and... Read more

Gratitude is one of the most profound emotions we can feel. To be grateful is to feel content and to acknowledge the things in your life that you truly and fully appreciate. So often, we go through... Read more

December is the twelfth month of the year, its name derived from the Latin decem, meaning "ten," as it was the tenth month of the Roman calendar. Its astrological sign is Sagittarius, the Archer... Read more