As summer slides by, it's easy to be lulled into a sense of timelessness. We can forget what we set out to do this season. Sunday, named for the Sun, is associated with ambition, achievement,... Read more

Color of the day: Purple
Incense of the day: Cypress

Let the summer rain help you remove negativity from your life. When rain is forecast, gather these items you’ll need for this spell: an... Read more

Color of the day: Yellow
Incense of the day: Bay laurel

Native Americans and early settlers called the August Full Moon the Corn Moon. It was a time of giving thanks to the Earth and feasting. Corn... Read more

Today, rise before sunup and watch that moment when the Sun rises. In your mind's eye, see the Sun ride his golden chariot across the sky to the pinnacle of his power, before he turns the cycle of... Read more

Porches are magical places. In the art of feng shui, porches have special significance, serving as a transitional space between the outside world and our private space. As we settle into summer,... Read more

A New Moon in spring is the time for amazing new beginnings. It is a time for drawing, attracting, and seeding. Diana, goddess of the waxing and New Moon, will work with you as you plant seeds for... Read more

Color of the day: Blue
Incense of the day: Sandalwood

The cutting of grasses to make hay is one of the most important and ancient of agricultural activities. According to tradition, today is one of... 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

In most mornings, I take a walk along the river near my home. By the time mid-August arrives, I begin to see signs that summer is fading. For instance, wild geese can be spotted flying along the... Read more

Color of the day: Amber
Incense of the day: Sage

The dog days of summer often leave us feeling sapped of energy. Spellworking takes much energy, so a good Witch knows that some “tools” can help... Read more