Of all the solar sabbats, the summer solstice is the one that marks the greater glory of the sun.  Taking inspiration from ancient times, there are a number of ways in which the glory of the sun can be honoured today within contemporary witchcraft as well as other earth-centric practices.

On 21 December this year, Sol, the sun, will reach its southern most point in its journey, that of the Tropic of Capricorn. This will mark the time of the summer solstice for those of us south of the equator, the time of abundance and joy, as well as the peak of the Solar God's power.

A new year is fast approaching and there is magic afoot. The themes for the Gathering Around the Cauldron meetups in 2025 are now available as well as applications for a study group being taken for any witch who is drawn to contemporary witchcraft.

With a visiting witch in town, we headed to the Art Gallery of South Australia to catch up amongst J.W. Waterhouse’s Circe Invidiosa (1892) and John Collier’s Priestess of Delphi (1891). Unbeknownst to us, the Reimagining the Renaissance exhibition was on show, that focused around the profound artistic and cultural change that emerged from the ‘Dark Ages’.

Written by an independent journalist who then became an initiate, What Witches Do continues to be a highly recommended classic text when it comes to learning more about contemporary witchcraft.

The first known references to a fir tree decorated specifically for Christmas was in Latvia around 1510. Evergreen trees decorated with artificial roses were burned in the squares of Riga and Reval by local guilds as an entertainment on Christmas Eve.

Do not miss out on this FREE online summit that is commencing on Sunday evening, 24 November 2024 (America & Europe) or Monday morning, 25 November 2024 (Australia & New Zealand). Over 27 presentations about the Divine Feminine, the Goddess, Mother Nature and so much more. Even after the conference has ended, Lifetime Access to all presentations can be purchased.

Back in 2008, having already established public full moon gatherings in a central city park as part of supporting the local community, I felt a rising need to offer something down at the water’s edge.  After all, there is something extremely hypnotic about the ebb and flow of the waves that gently lap the shore.

Reading about the eight seasonal festivals, the sabbats, does not reflect what insights can be gained when you align yourself with them. Nor does it truly give credit as to the context behind why the Wheel was formed in the first place.

In this workshop we will be exploring what caused Witch Trauma, how it appears in your life, and how to undertake a powerful past life regression that will aid in healing the past in order to enable you to stand in your personal power.

If you are interested in learning more about the philosophies and rituals that are aligned with contemporary witchcraft, then Expressions of Interest for a study group commencing in 2025 are now being taken.

The Spring Equinox is a sacred magical and alchemical portal marking the gateway to the magnetic radiance of the increasing light, and the time of promised abundance and joy.  Within contemporary witchcraft, it is seen as the second solar festival, an auspicious time for prayers, meditation, ritual and ceremonial work, in order to attract the blessings for the year.

The next Full Moon Gatherings will be taking place on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 at Largs Bay. You are inviting to join likeminded souls as we connect with Lady Lunar.

We have a full moon and partial lunar eclipse taking place on 18 September here in Adelaide at 12.04pm (or on Tuesday, 17 September depending where you reside in the world) and it will be at 25° 40’ in the astrological sign of Pisces.  It will be a super moon, meaning that the moon will be closer to the earth as well as being in conjunction to Neptune RX in Pisces.

The changing phases of the moon remind us of the cyclic nature of all things within our cosmos.  It is connected with dreams, intuition, emotions, and the unconscious mind.  Many (not all) cultures referred to the moon as feminine, reflecting the light of the more masculine sun, and in doing so, offering up a source of light amongst the darkness.

In this interactive workshop, discover how witches tap into the different phases of the moon in order to influence their spells and bring more lunar magic into their lives.  

The word "solstice" is derived from the Latin sol ("sun") and sistere ("to stand still"), referring to the three days when the sun appears to pause in its journey, before it tilts the opposite way. For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, we will be reaching that time of the darkest night before the sun is "reborn". For those in the Northern Hemisphere, you will be reaching the time of the longest day before the shades of winter gradually begins to encroach.

Autumn has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere and with it, the Samhain tide, the time of the ancestors.