Threshold Rite
Gather a white candle, matches, something to write with & on. Start at dusk. Stand at a threshold facing the fading light. Say: “I honor winter’s lessons and what has passed.” Turn to face inward or away from the setting sun. Say: “I honor spring’s potential and what is coming.” Move to your altar or working space. Light […]
White
In traditional Wiccan and folk magical systems, white represents purity, truth, and spiritual light. It is widely regarded as a universal or substitute color, capable of standing in for any other color in candle magic when a specific shade is unavailable. White is most strongly aligned with the Moon, reflecting intuition, emotional balance, and the […]
Rosemary
Rosemary has been one of my constant allies for decades, from the time I kept a spindly little plant in the window of my first apartment, stubbornly alive despite my forgetful watering. Its energy is clean and bright, with a protective edge that feels a bit like a well placed hand on your shoulder. In […]
Amethyst
Amethyst is a variety of quartz, ranging through every shade of purple from pale lavender to deep violet. Once considered as rare as emeralds or sapphires, it was prized by civilizations from ancient Egypt to Rome. Soldiers wore amethyst amulets for courage and clear thought, whilst Tibetan monks made prayer beads from its sacred energy. […]