Category Archives: Wiccan Traditions

November 14, 2016 Super Moon Wiccan Spells & Rituals

The full moon on November 14, 2016 is known as Beaver Moon, Dark Moon or Fog Moon. As full moons are always opposite the sun sign, this will be a full earth moon in Taurus. This November full moon is … Continue reading

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Samhain Witches’ New Year October 31st Spells & Rituals

The Witches’ New Year or Wheel of the Year festival Samhain is on October 31st. Samhain (pronounced sow-in) is traditionally a time for remembrance and release. Witches also use this festival to create more abundance by releasing any negative energy that prevents us … Continue reading

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Wiccan Fall Equinox Autumn Rituals September 22, 2016

This year the Autumn Equinox, or first day of fall, takes place on September 22. On the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox  is a time for spells and rituals relating to organizing, planning for the future, finding … Continue reading

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Full Moon Eclipse Spells & Rituals September 16, 2016

On September 16, 2016, a full water moon will appear in the sign of Pisces, opposite to the sun sign Virgo. It’s known as Harvest Moon, Wine Moon or Singing Moon. There will also be a penumbra eclipse. This type … Continue reading

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Summer Solstice Midsummer Spell for Direction June 20, 2016

In 2016, the summer solstice or Midsummer occurs on June 20 at 6:34 p.m. in Toronto and New York City time zones, 11:34 p.m. in London and related time zones and on June 21st at 8:34 a.m. in Sydney and … Continue reading

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Ostara Spring Equinox Spells & Rituals March 20, 2016

Ostara Spring Equinox Spells & Rituals March 20, 2016 Ostara is one of eight festivals on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Also known as the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, the hours of  light and dark are equal … Continue reading

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Yule Winter Solstice December 22, 2015 Spells & Rituals

In 2015, the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere falls on Dec 22 and is the first day of winter in the Northern hemisphere.  Known as Yule on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, at this time, the hours of … Continue reading

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Samhain Spells Witches’ New Year October 31, 2015

October 31st is the Wiccan feast of Samhain, the Witches’ New Year. Samhain is a traditional time for remembrance and release. We also plan for a more prosperous future by releasing any negative energy that prevents us from reaching our … Continue reading

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Mabon Autumn Equinox Sept 23 2015 Rituals & Spells

This year the Autumn Equinox, or first day of fall, occurs on September 23. In the southern hemisphere, it’s the first day of spring. Also known as Mabon on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox is traditionally … Continue reading

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Wiccan Magick Spells & Rituals for Lammas 2015

On the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the festival of Lammas or Lughnasadh is a traditional time to show appreciation for prosperity and an opportunity to generate more of the same. It’s also your chance to evaluate the progress of your dreams … Continue reading

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Wiccan Rituals Midsummer Summer Solstice June 2015

On June 21, 2015 Midsummer or the Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. In Wiccan traditions, the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our slow and steady descent toward the darkness of winter. Midsummer … Continue reading

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Wiccan Spells & Rituals for Beltane May 1, 2015

On May 1st, Wiccans celebrate Beltane, one of eight festivals on the Wheel of the Year.  Beltane is a traditional time for spells to bring both love and creativity into your life. You can set up your altar and perform your ritual on … Continue reading

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Spring Equinox Dark Moon Rituals March 20, 2015

A supermoon solar eclipse will occur in the northern hemisphere on March 20, 2015, during the Wiccan festival of Ostara or  Spring Equinox. Ostara is one of eight festivals on the Wheel of the Year. At this time, the hours … Continue reading

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Spell for Samhain Oct 31, 2014 Halloween

Samhain, on October 31st,  is a traditional time for remembrance and release. It’s Halloween but it’s also considered by many to be the Witches’ New Year, so we also plan for the future by releasing any negative energy that stops us … Continue reading

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Wicca Spells & Rituals for Lammas August 1, 2014

Lammas is the Wiccan festival of appreciation for prosperity and also a time for spells and rituals to generate more good fortune in our lives. To me, this is one of the less well-known festivals on the Wheel of the … Continue reading

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What is the Wiccan Wheel of the Year?

One of the most popular questions from beginner or novice Witches concerns the Wheel of the Year. Since ancient times, our ancestors celebrated the annual solar cycle of the four seasons and their midpoints. These eight festivals are rich with … Continue reading

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Spell for Better Health & Increased Energy

We often associate wellbeing with feeling energetic simply because we think we need one to have the other.  Healthy intentions like eating properly or exercising seem easier to do when we have energy. Likewise, being fit creates more strength to tackle … Continue reading

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Wiccan Handfasting at Spring Equinox

Are you planning a Wiccan wedding or handfasting at the Spring Equinox? Though there are no strict rules to follow, you might want to add some traditional correspondences to your special day. Roses, ivy, yarrow, vervain, broom and rosemary are … Continue reading

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Simple Wiccan New Year’s Ritual

Although Samhain on October 31st is the Witches’ New Year, many Neo-Pagans like to celebrate the “other” New Years Eve as well on December 31st. And why not?  It’s another opportunity for us to jump-start any projects and make new … Continue reading

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Cast Your Samhain Spell October 31, 2012

You are now ready to cast a personalized witchcraft spell for Samhain using the information in my last four posts. First, you found the heart of your desire – in our example, to receive a work promotion. Then you wrote a memorable … Continue reading

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Create Your Samhain Spell Visualization

In my last three posts, I went through the steps involved to create your own Wiccan magick spell for Samhain. You found the heart of your desire, wrote a memorable affirmation and researched the appropriate correspondences. Now, you will create … Continue reading

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Find Your Samhain Spell Correspondences

In my last 2 posts about how to write your own Wiccan magick spell for Samhain, I showed you how to find the heart of your desire and write an affirmation that best expresses it. Now that you have found … Continue reading

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How to Write a Samhain Spell Affirmation

In my last post, I asked you to dig below the surface to discover the heart of the desire you wish to manifest at Samhain. An example I gave was you might think you want a new job, but in … Continue reading

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Write Your Samhain Wiccan Magick Spell

How would you like to write your own Wiccan magick spell? October 31st is the Witches’ New Year, so it’s an ideal opportunity to make resolutions and start new habits. It’s easy to create your own ritual and I’ll show you … Continue reading

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Wiccan Altar Blessing Ritual

The days leading up to a full or waxing moon are an ideal time to cleanse, charge and bless your altar and witches’ tools. This week is a particularly magickal time to do so, as a blue moon is on … Continue reading

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