Equinox
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A Hedgewitch’s Easter: Celebrating the Season with Folk Magic and Nature.
Easter arrives as the land is waking up. The days are stretching longer, blossoms are appearing, and the earth itself seems to be exhaling after the long quiet of winter. For those of us who walk a folk or hedgewitch path, this is one of the most potent times of the year, it is a
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March: Work with what is waking up.
Astronomically, spring begins at the Spring Equinox, usually around the 20th of March, when day and night stand in equal length. Meteorologically, spring starts on the 1st March. And in the old folk reckoning, spring begins when the land says it does. All are valid. As a hedged witch, I prefer to listen to the
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The Festival of Summer’s End: Celtic Roots of Samhain
Samhain is a shift in reality. The bright warmth of summer and the cold dark of winter never touched the Celtic people gently. They lived by the rhythm of the land; the boundary between summer and winter was sudden. At no other point in the year did life seem so fragile. During this time, a
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“Flowing with Autumn:Caring for Yourself as the Days Darken
There is something about autumn that appeals to many witches. As the nights get darker and the veil gets thinner, we become more attuned to the other side. There is also something quite magical and mystical about it. Yet autumn is not all golden leaves and crisp air. The slowing of nature, cooler temperatures, and
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The Autumn Equinox: A Magical Turning Point for Witches
The Autumn Equinox: A Magical Turning Point for Witches The autumn equinox is upon us, marking a significant turning point. Twice each year, the sun casts its light equally upon the northern and southern hemispheres, creating a perfect balance of day and night. These moments are known as equinoxes. The term “equinox” itself is derived
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Preparing for Autumn: A Hedgewitch’s View
Autumn as a Hedgewitch’s Season Autumn has always been my favourite season. There is something in the shift of light, the deepening of colours, and the scent of damp earth that stirs both heart and spirit. The hedgerows grow heavy with berries, and the balance of day and night begins to turn. As a hedgewitch,
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The Quiet Heart of the Winter Solstice
The winter solstice usually falls on December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere and on June 20th or 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. However, it’s important to note that these dates may vary slightly depending on the year and location. The solstice occurs when the tilt of the Earth’s axis is farthest away from