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Imbolc

What is Imbolc?

Imbolc is the midpoint between Yule and Ostara, also known as the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. The celebration of Imbolc typically starts on the evening of February 1st and ends the evening of February 2nd. The name Imbolc is derived from ‘i mbolg’, which means ‘in the belly’. Imbolc is the time for breeding livestock and such. Imbolc also honours the Celtic goddess Brigid, who is associated with spring, fertility, and poetry

Correspondences

Colours: White, green, yellow

Food: Milk, cheese, bread, spiced desserts, seeds, honey, garlic

Herbs: Bay, basil, rosemary, angelica, cinnamon, chamomile, ginger, dill

Flowers: Snowdrops, daffodil, iris, crocus

Crystals: Amethyst, garnet, ruby, bloodstone, carnelian, malachite, selenite

Incense: Frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, lotus, wisteria, vanilla

Animals: Sheep/lamb, groundhog, deer, robin, owl

God(desse)s: Brigid, Gaia, Eros, Hestia, Ceres, Cerridwen, Bast, Venus, Pan

Tarot: The Star

Spells: Rebirth, fertility, cleansing, transition

Activities

Make a Brigid’s Cross Cleanse your space Light candles/have a fire Eat bread and cheese Spring cleaning Start planting seed starters (indoors) and buy garden supplies Make a Bridey Doll Fire scrying

Altar Ideas

Candles Brigid’s Cross Seeds Animal Figures Plant starts Star symbols Goddess statue Cauldron Corn Dolls Flowers

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Yule

What is Yule?

Yule is the winter solstice, which is the shortest day and longest night of the entire year. Depending on the practice, there are many different things you can celebrate during Yule. A few of these are the birth of the Sun God, the Oak King’s triumph over the Holly King, or Odin’s Wild Hunt. Regardless of which origin you prefer, Yule is the time to celebrate the return of light and to celebrate the optimism that comes with it. Yule lasts for 12 days, starting on the winter solstice

Correspondences

Colours: Green, white, red, silver, gold

Food: Orange, citrus, cider, eggnog, nuts, apples, cakes, breads

Herbs: Cinnamon, oak, rosemary, juniper, cedar, frankincense, myrrh, cloves

Flowers: Holly, mistletoe, poinsettia

Crystals: Bloodstone, ruby, pearl, garnet

Incense and Oil: Cinnamon, rosemary, juniper, cedar, frankincense, myrrh, cloves

Animals: Goat, reindeer, squirrel, wolf, bull

God(desse)s: The Green Man, Oak King, Holly King, Odin, Ra, Helios, Gaia, Freya, Demeter, Lugh, Morrigan, Isis

Tarot: Death

Spells: Transformation, regeneration, reflection, new life, celebration of light

Activities

Decorate a tree Burn a Yule log Set your intentions Bake a Yule log cake Make a warm drink, such as cider or hot cocoa Make ornaments out of orange slices Light candles or sit by the fire Exchange gifts with friends and family Donate items to charity Craft and hang a wreath on your door Go on a sleigh ride

Altar Ideas

Dried orange slices Yule log Bells Pinecones Ribbons Antlers Fruits and Nuts Candles/Lights

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Samhain

a.k.a Halloween

What is Samhain?

Samhain (pronounced sow-in) is on October 31st , and is the last of the three harvests. It is also seen by many as the end of the witch’s year, like a Celtic New Year’s Eve. Samhain is the time when the veil between worlds is at it’s thinnest. For this reason, it is linked to an increase of paranormal activity, and it is when spirit communication is easiest. It is a common activity for people to honour their passed loved ones and ancestors on this day

Correspondences

Colours: Orange, red, black, brown

Food: Apples, pumpkins, potatoes, squash, pomegranate, cider, pie, cake, candy

Herbs: Cinnamon, cloves, sage, rosemary, bay leaf, mugwort, allspice, pine, wormwood

Flowers: Mums, marigolds

Crystals: Smoky quartz, black obsidian, bloodstone, onyx, jasper

Incense and Oil: Sandalwood, dragon’s blood, patchouli, rosemary

Animals: Cats, crows, ravens, bats, spiders, owl

God(desse)s: Hecate, Hades, Persephone, Rhiannon, Anubis, The Crone, Loki, Hel

Tarot: The Moon

Spells: Protection, banishing, honouring the dead, divination, releasing, past lives, harvest

Activities

Carve pumpkins Decorate your home with Halloween/spooky decor Practice divination Have a Dead Dinner (a.k.a Dumb Supper) Make homemade pies, such as pumpkin or apple Harvest the rest of your herbs Dress up in costume Protect your home

Altar Ideas

Tarot cards/divination tools Cauldron Leaves Skulls/bones Apples Pumpkins/gourds Broom Candles Incense Acorns

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Mabon

What is Mabon?

Mabon (pronounced mah-bon) is a pagan holiday marking the autumn equinox. This day, which typically falls on or around the 21st/22nd, is the first day of fall! This is the second harvest festival of three on the Wheel of the Year. On this day, as well as the Spring Equinox, the length of day and night is equal. In Greek mythology, the Fall Equinox is also the day Persephone begins her descent into the Underworld. Similarly, in Celtic mythology, Mabon was abducted three days after his birth and was imprisoned inside of a stone wall, only to be released later. Mabon is a time to embrace the coming of death, knowing rebirth will come later. It is also a time to bask in the fruits of your labours and to enjoy yourself before the harsh winter comes once more

Correspondences

Colours: Orange, red, yellow, brown, black

Food: Apples, wheat, squash, corn, bread,, pomegranates, seasonal produce

Herbs: Sage, rosemary, rosehips, rue, yarrow, passionflower, chamomile

Flowers: Crysanthemums (a.k.a mums), sunflowers, marigolds

Crystals: amber, citrine, hematite, aventurine, yellow topaz, cat’s eye, clear quartz

Incense: Apple, clove, patchouli, sweetgrass, myrrh, frankincense, sage, hibiscus

Animals: Dog, wolf, owl, squirrel, stag, fox, crow, raven, raccoon

God(desse)s: Mabon, Modron, Persephone, Demeter, Morrigan, Epona, Thor, Thoth, Hermes, Ceres, Green Man

Tarot Card: Justice

Spells: abundance, harvest, balance, protection, banishing, luck

Activities

Go apple picking

Bake apple pie/crumble

Cook/bake using seasonal produce

Harvest fall produce

Go to a grocery store

Find pretty fall leaves

Have a fire

Go to a pumpkin patch

Altar Ideas

Apples

Wheat

Acorns

Pumpkins

Gourds

Corn

Produce

Leaves

Cauldron

Broom/Besom

Bones

Wine

Flowers

Fall leaves

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Lammas/Lughnasadh

What is Lammas/Lughnasadh?

Lammas/Lughnasadh is one of the eight Pagan holidays, which is directly between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. It is the first of three harvest festivals. Depending on where you live, it is typically the time to harvest wheat, fruits, and veggies. Lammas/Lughnasadh is celebrated on August 1st. It is a time of celebration and indulgence. It’s a day where you feast, play, and laugh without considering the future

History

Lammas comes from “loaf mass”. In early Ireland, you would not harvest your grains before the 1st of August, because doing so would mean your last harvest failed to keep you fed for long enough. They would harvest their grains on August 1st, and by the time night came, the first loaf of the season has been made. Lughnasadh is the day for honouring the Celtic god, Lugh. He is the craftsman god of many skills. It also acknowledges the sacrifice of the Oak King to feed the earth, and the beginning of the reign of the Holly King

Correspondances

Colours: Dark green, yellow, brown, orange

Food: Wheat, berries, corn, grains, summer vegetables, fruits

Herbs: Basil, rosemary, calendula, goldenrod

Flowers: Sunflower, marigold, peony

Crystals: Citrine, tigers eye, adventurine, obsidian, carnelian

Incense and Oil: Basil, rosemary, rose, chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood

Animals: Cow, Sheep, Crow, Rooster

God(desse)s: Lugh, Pan, Demeter, Isis, Odin, Cernunnos

Tarot: The Devil

Spells:Harvest, Abundance, Prosperity, Protection

Activities

Harvest produce from your garden

Bake a loaf of bread

Visit a produce stand/farmers market

Go berry/fruit picking

Honour a sun god, such as Lugh

Have a campfire

Set up your altar

Altar Ideas

Sun symbols

Wheat

Corn

Grains

Fruit/Veggies

Sunflowers

Incense

Candles

Crystals

Bread

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Litha

a.k.a Midsummer

What is Litha?

Litha is the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. Typically, the summer solstice is on or around the 21st of June, although in 2021 it is on June 20th. This day marks the beginning of summer. It is a bittersweet moment (mostly sweet), because we know that the days are at their longest, but soon the darkness will rejoin us. Litha celebrates the Sun (and any Sun gods/deities), joy, and fertility. For some, depending on your traditions and beliefs, this is when the Oak King is at his peak. Litha is another fire festival, where we celebrate life and all that comes with it

Correspondences

Colours: Yellow, green, gold, blue, pink

Food: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, bread, cake, sunflower seeds

Herbs: Chamomile, elder, fennel, lavender, mugwort, verbena, St. John’s Wort

Flowers: Sunflower, rose, lily, elder

Crystals: Citrine, sunstone, moonstone, tiger’s eye, amber, jade, emerald

Incense: Lemon, rose, lavender, frankincense, pine, sage, cedar, myrrh

Animals: Bees, butterfly, robins, wrens, horses, cattle

God(desse)s: Sun gods (Apollo, Ra, Helios, Horus, etc.), Freya, Brigid, Aphrodite, Hathor, Gaia, Bast, Flora, The Oak King

Tarot: The Sun

Spells: Healing, growth, joy, purification, personal care/growth, protection

Activities

Have a fire

Pick berries, such as strawberries

Make berry/honey/citrus themed things

Pick wildflowers or flowers from a garden

Have a picnic

Light Litha coloured candles

Altar Ideas

Sunflowers

Sun objects

Oak leaves

Lemon/berries/honey

Cauldron

Sun catcher

Sun tea

Other flowers and in season produce

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I loved your Beltane post! Do you have explanations for the rest of the sabbats?

thank you! i have posts for most of the sabbats. here are the links to lammas/lughnasadh, samhain, yule, and imbolc. i am yet to do litha, mabon, and ostara (although litha and mabon are coming soon ;))

hope this helps!

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Beltane

a.k.a May Day

What is Beltane?

Beltane, May 1st is the beginning of the “light half” on the wheel of the year. Like many sabbats on the wheel of the year, Beltane is Celtic in origin. Etymologically, “bel” means “to flash, shine, or burn”, while “tane” means “fire”. It is also thought that Bel was a Celtic sun god. Regardless, Beltane is viewed primarily as a fertility festival. Traditionally, bonfires are held on this day. May Day is also the time where faeries ride out into the mortal world. Faeries are very powerful during this time, so it is considered unsafe to sit in circles of yellow and white flowers, as well as sleep out in the open air on May Day (May 1st) and May Eve (April 30th)

Correspondences

Colours: Green, yellow, orange, red, pink

Food: Bread, dairy, cake, Bannock (Scottish oat cake), honey, spice, aphrodisiacs

Herbs: Hawthorn, mugwort, ivy, woodruff, meadowsweet, frankincense, cinquefoil

Flowers: Marigold, rose, foxglove, lily of the valley, blooming flowers

Crystals: Amber, emerald, aventurine, malachite, rhodonite, rose quartz

Incense and Oil: Rose, frankincense, lilac, vanilla, passionflower

Animals: Cattle, bees, rabbits, goats, butterflies, frogs, swans

God(desse)s: Green man, maiden, Brigid, Cernunnos, Flora, Hera, Bes, Freya, Aphrodite, Pan, Dionysus

Tarot: The Lovers

Spells: Fertility, abundance, love, relationships, happiness

Activities

Put up a maypole and dance around it

Put a plate of moss out for the faeries on the night of May Eve

Have a bonfire

Sex/Fertility acts

Have a picnic

Make a flower crown

Bake bread/Make infused butter

Deliver May Baskets to your loved ones

Decorate your home/backyard with ribbons

Altar Ideas

Mini maypole

Ribbons

Flowers

Bread/Dairy

Seeds

Moss

May Baskets

The concept of a May Basket is relatively simple and flexible. It is simply a basket of homemade treats and flowers that you can leave at the doors of your loved ones. This is a fun tradition that is sure to make people happy

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Bees

As Spring brings life back to Earth, one of my favourite creatures comes back- bees! Bees are present in folklore and mythology in many different cultures. Not to mention that bees are vital to our existence and humans, and all life on Earth really. Needless to say, bees are highly respected and highly important

Folklore and Mythology

“Telling the Bees”, a tradition where beekeepers/people tell bees about major events. If the beekeeper dies, the family has to tell the bees, or else they might leave or die of grief. Some cover the hive in a black cloth during mourning. Invite bees to weddings, and leave them some cake

The Celts believed bees are intermediaries between this world and the Otherworld. Bees can carry messages to the dead. They’re also thought to carry wisdom and be closely related to the Fae

Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that bees are servants and messengers of the gods

The story of Jupiter and the Bess exists in Roman mythology. The bee gave Jupiter a gift of honey and asked for a stinger to protect it’s precious honey. They agreed, although Juno suggested a payment for using it- their life

In Greek mythology, bees are associated with life and death. Greeks believed openings to rock faces and caves were entrances to the Underworld. Cerberus could be distracted by honey cakes. Some believed humans could reincarnate into bees

Greeks believed that if a bee touches a baby’s lips, they would grow up to be a great poet

In Ancient Egypt, it was believed that bees were created from the tears of Ra hitting the sand in the desert

Bees were seen as royalty in Ancient Egypt. Honey played an important role in guiding people in the afterlife, and was often left as gifts for the dead. Honey, beeswax, and other hive products were often placed inside tombs for the dead to eat on their journey to the afterlife. It was very common to use honey and beeswax to enbalm and seal sarcophogi. Ancient Egyptians believed the voices of souls sounded like the hum of bees

In Germanic folklore, you can take leave from your body by transforming into a bee

If a bee lands on your hand, money is on it’s way

If a bee lands on your head, you will be successful in life

If a bee flies into your home, it means good luck or a stranger is on their way. If you kill the bee, the stranger will bring bad news

Bees buzzing around a child’s head foretells a happy, successful life

Seeing a single bee will bring luck

It is unlucky to kill a bee

Brides-to-be would walk their betrothed past a hive. If he was stung, he would be unfaithful and the marriage would fail

Never buy bees with normal money. Use gold coins if you must, but ideally you would barter over them or receive them as a gift, so as to not offend them

Bee swarms are seen as a bad omen

If the bees stay close to the hive, a storm is on it’s way

Deities/God(desse)s Associated with Bees:

Ra

Apollo

Aphrodite

Vishnu

Pan

Cybele

Mellona

Aristaeus

Melissa (Melisae)

Neith

Artemis

Freya

Thor

Demeter

Odin

Kamadeva

The Muses

Dionysus

Austeja

Bhramari

Uses in Witchcraft

Honey is used to sweeten situations or things. Honey in your tea or on food can sweeten your day, while honey on your lips can make your words sound sweeter

Beeswax can be used in sympathetic magic by making a figure out of beeswax and use it as you would with clay or a poppet

Due to its stickiness, it can be used in binding spells

Offerings to the Fae and deities

Divination using Beeswax

You can gaze into a candle flame of a beeswax candle, read wax drippings, or drip wax into water and read shapes/symbols

Symbolism

Purity

Happiness

Abundance

Love

Health

Fertility

Wisdom

Hard work

Order

Teamwork

The Sun

Community

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hi it's L.P here thanks so much for my future child reading!! it resonated & made me very happy (: thank you <3 & i hope you decide to continue doing readings! <3

i am so happy to hear that!! i wish you and your future child well in the future :))

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How to know male herb and female herb

hi! if youre referencing the energies herbs have, there isnt really a way to just know. a lot of it comes from either memory or common sense. for example, chamomile is associated with the Sun, and therefore has masculine energy. you can find lists online and in books (click here for a list of masculine herbs and here for a list of feminine herbs I made). you can find a lot of useful online resources, and you can pretty much always find the answer by search "does [herb] have masculine or feminine energy?". if youre looking for books, there is the classic Cunninham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, or my personal favourite, The Master Book of Herbs. overall, you can learn which herbs have masculine or feminine energy through memorization, or through figuring out what they are associated with, and then coming to a conclusion. I hope this helps, and feel free to come to me with more questions in the future!

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Tips for Reading Tarot

Reading tarot by just looking at the cards associated meaning is a perfectly great way of doing readings, but there are a few ways you can add a bit more meaning to your cards. Most of these require recognizing patterns among the cards, as well as looking at the imagery in the cards. This gives you a bit more meaning, while still providing a bit more leniency, since you now have a wider variety of possible answers

Suits

Pay attention to the suits of the cards pulled- each has their own significance. The easiest way to remember it is that each suit is associated with an element: pentacles- earth, chalices- water, swords- air, wands- fire. Pentacles usually deal with wealth and stability. Chalices usually deal with emotions and relationships. Swords usually deal with communication and ideas. Swords usually deal with passion and creativity. Pentacles and chalices have more feminine energy, while swords and wands have more masculine energy. You can also associate the suits to zodiac signs in their element (Earth- Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. Water- Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Air- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. Fire- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Numerology

Numbers have their individual meanings. Pay attention to any repeating numbers, multiples of numbers (ex. 3, 6, 9- multiples of 3), and any other patterns the numbers make. Are the numbers growing? Decreasing? Numbers have their own meanings, and can provide useful insight. For example, 1 can mean new beginnings, 2 can mean relationships, et cetera. Over time, you might notice other patterns and assign your own meanings to numbers, or become more attached to one meaning over another. For example, in personal or relationship readings, I personally associate 3 with platonic feelings

Colours

Like numbers, colours also have their own meanings. Pay attention to the colours in your cards. Of course, this works better with larger spreads, but it still applies when using one card. In larger spreads, ask yourself; Are there any colours that are showing up a lot? Is the colour scheme getting lighter or darker? Once you notice something, ask yourself how that message correlates with your question

Imagery

Imagery is one of the most important, if not the most important, tool used to convey messages in tarot cards. Look at the people and objects in the cards. How does the person interact with their surroundings? How are they acting toward other people? How is the person feeling? What objects stand out to you? These are just a few of the many questions you can ask yourself. The most important things to pay attention to are how people and objects interact with each other and the symbolism of objects and animals in the scene

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I think that's all for the free readings for now. Did you guys like it? Let me know if I should do them again!

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Hi how are you? I’m in need of a free reading if they are still open. I am an aries and my ex TG is a taurus i would appreciate if you tell me if i’m gonna get back with him and if he still loves me🥰 thank you

wow. he definitely still loves you. as for getting back together, theres a good chance it could work. if you decide to pursue the relationship again, be sure to stay balanced and keep fun in the relationship. i hope things go well for the two of you!

p.s. i love the pink text :)

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Hello!! If you are doing free readings I had a question :))) Q: How will CFG generally react when My friend low key tries to set him up with me today?? Thank you!!

oo this is a fun one. advice for your friend: dont try to push it too hard. if they try to sell it too much, you and your friend might come across as obsessive. best of luck to you both!

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Hey i am sp pisces. Could you please help me figure out through what/how i could make money on my own rn? Thank you sm 💗

first thing you have to do is examine your expectations. what expectations do you have that arent realistic? what fears are holding you back? how are you being unfair to yourself? how are others being unfair to you? its most important to let go of your ego and inner judgement. once you do that, reevaluate your options and i believe something will be ready for you. i believe in you

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How are you? Is it alright if I ask for a free reading on my relationship with JS? Are they attracted/interested in me? Thank you 😊 I appreciate it 💛 - M.

im doing great, thanks for asking. as for your question, i see good things. the first card indicates that now is the time to reap the benefits of the work youve put in. the second card indicates uncovering truth, and the third card indicates new beginnings. altogether, i think it is safe to say there is a connection and now is the time to make a move. good luck!

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