Transitions Between The Wheel(For The Four Seasons)

Transitions between the Wheel (For the four seasons)

This is from my personal practice with observing the wheel of the year and my focus on each transition between the sabbats. I honor the current seasons in between. Each transition has it’s importance to self care and managing the home and garden. I will probably add to this later cause some paragraphs I wrote I feel like are a bit vague. Some of these transitions are not meant to be 100% literal and static but I feel like they are good areas to focus on for that moment in the year.

Yule->Imbolc Resting

During the thick of winter when it’s too cold to do anything and always dark, it’s the perfect moment in the year to rest. The focus is on relaxing, taking extra time to sleep and care for the body especially to not get sick. Winter is also ‘spa’ season because the air is so dry and harsh it’s a good time to soak in hot baths and scrub away dead skin and moisturize with protective lotion. Do not try to make new plans, yet sit home, rest and reflect. 

Imbolc -> Ostara Cleansing

When winter thaws it’s a great time to clean the home and prepare for spring. Personally, I also like to do a body cleanse since I tend to eat a lot of processed (yet delicious ;-;) foods all year round. This also makes up for all the heavy foods I’ve been eating since Summer (all the BBQs) to Winter comfort foods. As I clean the home and get rid of stuff that has accumulated over the year, I clean the body. Also the focus is on cleaning the home as well. Breathing in the same air, especially if its full of dust, is really unhealthy and it’s good as the days are getting a little warmer to open up the windows for a few minutes to allow in fresh air to circulate. This is also the time of year I throw out old furniture, accumulated things and rearrange furniture in the room as well.

Ostara -> Beltane Sowing

Spring is a great time to germinate sprouts along with other seeds and clean the backyard or garden to grow plants. If you like to compost it’s a time to start mixing in the vegetable/fruit/plant scraps with the soil. Spring is also a great time to sow bigger changes in life as well. Something about the warm new season brings an air of flirtatiousness and ‘socialness’ that makes it perfect for making new friends or finding a partner. (Probably because people can finally come out of hibernation). It’s also a fantastic time to work on your image and portfolio and apply for long term jobs that begin in the summer or fall. Spring is the season for new beginnings and putting long term plans into action.

Beltane -> Litha Growing

A tradition I like to do on Beltane is repotting of plants and gardening. Repotting plants is a tradition I try to focus on every year because it’s very easy for house plants to die due to dead soil. Plus it makes the inside of the house super vibrant and lively to have fresh new soil in pots. From this point to summer solstice is the point of growth. Growth in the garden but also growth of personal goals. May and June feel like hectic months where there are so many events and opportunities to advance your work or change your social scene, that if I am not personally progressing, I focus all of my attention on my growth.

Litha -> Lughnasadh Thriving

Its the heat of summer! It’s time to get out and feel the intense hot energy and use its power to focus on goals and networking! Where I am there’s usually an exciting event every week where it’s an opportunity to make more connections and meet more friends but also since its warm and nature is so vibrant it’s time to take some days to relax and get away to enjoy the heat and life of nature. Go to the beach, go hiking, swim in a lake, sleep under the stars. Be active since the efforts will pay off. 

Lughnasadh -> Mabon Reaping

This is the time you earn what you’ve sowed both literally and metaphorically. If you have a garden its the time it will start giving back. If you are an active goer of a farmers market you will notice how beautifully abundant the stands are. If in Spring you’ve sent out tons of job applications, and in Summer got the job you’ve wanted and worked hard, then by now you should start seeing some results. If there are no results being seen it’s a time for reflection and re-strategizing. There is a second chance in this time to start again before the cold and the holiday season bulldozes through.

Mabon -> Samhain Harvesting/Gathering

This is the time to gather and harvest. Usually family tends to gather now since it’s the holiday season. There’s not much other than gathering to be done since family and holidays are bombarding you from all sides. Also there is an abundance of food. This is great to store for the next transition which is

Samhain -> Yule Preparation

This is the moment to prepare for winter. My warddrobe completely changes here, I take up knitting projects that were abandoned last Imbolc, and I store food and herbs for the winter to use. Also making preserves from things in the garden or hand knitting clothes make great presents for the winter holidays. This is also a time to prepare the garden for hibernation. Take in potted plants, harvest the last of the herbs and food (that are not potted). Make sure plants you do not want to die have a place to chill in the house.

Resources for Hestia Devotees

Hestia, virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and sacrificial fire. Formal Pronunciation: EH-stee-uh [source]

The only traditional epithets: 

(1) Boulaia = “of the council”. 

(2) Prytaneia = “of the Prytanis.” 

Modern/UPG epithets

Resources:

Theoi.com

On what she presides over and sacred symbols

On first and last born

On Hestia abdicating to Dionysus

Hestia followers on tumblr

Helpful links:

On introducing yourself

Bedridden devotion to Hestia

Altar ideas: here / here / here

Devotional acts/honoring her: here / here / here / here

Morning ritual

Offering ideas: here / here / here

Crystals associated with her (UPG)

Ways to honor Hestia this holiday season

Prayers:

Historical prayer to Hestia

Guide the lost and those who have nothing

For mental strength

Strength in mental illness

For comfort and self love

For generosity and love

Guidance through hardship

May you always find a home

Helper of the homeless

Morning and evening prayer

Morning and night prayer

Hymn/prayer for prayer beads

Tea prayer/blessing

House blessing

Kitchen prayer

Devotionals and Hymns:

Patron of hometowns

Seeking guidance on paths

Helper of the homeless

Patron goddess

Hail Hestia

Hestia

To Hestia

Hestia’s home

Hymn to Hestia

Orphic hymn 84

Holy hearth flame

Hymn to Hestia-of-the-Cabled-Cardigan

Sigils and Emoji Spells:

My relationship with Hestia is strong (sigil)

My connection to Hestia is strong (sigil)

Sospidonum (sigil)

Hestia (sigil)

Emoji prayer to Hestia

To make your house a home (emoji spell)

Heal your heart and spirit (emoji spell)

Warm your heart and soul (emoji spell)

To feel connected to Hestia (emoji spell)

Updated 10/10/19

Bigid’s Crosses for Imbolc, Photo Tutorial! (Part 1 of 2)

So I’m a day late for getting this up in time for Imbolc, but for you can make these any time!  They can be hung above your door to provide protection, given as gifts to bless and protect the recipient, leave it as on offering by hanging it on a tree and leave it to return to nature (if you plan on doing this, use wool, twine or cotton yarn instead of acrylic,) imbue them with specific intentions for the space you’re going to hang them, and whatever else you feel like doing with them!

So here’s how you can make your own!

Here’s a link to Part 2!

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Spell to Attract Love to Your Life

Sometimes, as humans, we just want a soft place to land - to be with someone that feels like home. When the yearning starts and the loneliness hits, this spell is here to signal to the universe that you are ready for it to send you in the direction of a healthy and happy love. 

What you’ll need: 

A Candle - in either a color or scent that you associate with love

A Sharp Instrument - to carve your candle with

Amazonite - for manifestation

Rose Quartz - for love

Labradorite - for transformation

A Cup of Your Favorite Warm Drink - this adds a personal touch to the spell, allowing the energies to really connect with you. 

What to do: 

Carve a personal symbol into your candle

I carved a bee - because it is something that is often associated with me. Just something simple, yet meaningful to you. 

Carve the runes Gebo (ᚷ), Wunjo (ᚹ), and Perthro (ᛈ) into your candle, alongside your personal symbol

Arrange your candle in such a way that the crystals are surrounding it

Light your candle

Hold your drink, while you stand in front of the lit candle, and repeat the following mantra: 

With reservation cast aside I ask that you no longer hide Search far and near - the earth please comb To find my heart’s safe, true home

Watch as the candle burns, eventually melting the runes and symbols carved into it

Sip on your drink as you watch the candle burn

Do this for as long as it feel right

As with any spell, make sure to practice proper self-care afterward.  I hope you enjoy! ~Mist 

Predicting Your Sex Life with Tarot

THE PLAYERS

“What kind of lover are they?”

King, Queen and Knight of Wands

Fast and fiery

Very adventurous

Prone to angry sex

King, Queen and Knight of Cups

Love to be dominated

Very generous

They don’t have sex, they make love

King, Queen and Knight of Swords

Crave violent sex (could be consensual or abusive)

Emotionally detached

Tend to move mechanically

King, Queen and Knight of Pentacles

Delight in endless foreplay

Stare intensely during the act

Into sensual kisses, touching, whispering

STYLES

“What kind of experience will they give me?”

The Fool – Clumsy, awkward

The Empress – Woman worship (could also indicate pregnant sex)

The Hierophant – Missionary; robotic (could also indicate child abuse)

The Lovers – Gentle; honeymoon atmosphere

The Devil – Outrageously passionate

The Tower – Mind-blowing, life-changing

The World – Dramatic roleplaying, sex as a performance

Three of Cups – Group sex among people who know each other

Five of Wands – Group sex among strangers

Eight of Swords – BDSM (could be consensual or abusive)

ASPECTS

“Any conditions or situations I need to know about?”

Ace of Wands – This man is physically endowed.

Ace of Cups – There will be an abundance of squirting.

Ace of Swords – Condoms are a must.

Two of Swords – Prostitution plays a role.

Four of Cups – Asexuality is a factor.

Five of Cups – Erectile dysfunction could be an issue.

Six of Cups – Underage sex or incest could be involved.

Eight of Wands – Sex toys will be used.

Nine of Wands – Abuse could be an issue.

Ten of Cups – This could result in pregnancy.

EMOTIONAL PAYOFF

“How will it all make me feel?”

Two of Cups – Truly loved

Three of Pentacles – Adored and appreciated

Four of Swords – Very tired and satisfied

Four of Pentacles – Safe and cared for

Five of Pentacles – Neglected and unwanted

Seven of Cups – Overwhelmed yet unfulfilled

Eight of Cups – Disappointed and craving someone else

Nine of Swords – Abused and afraid

Nine of Pentacles – Worshipped and spoiled

Ten of Swords – Exhausted and in pain

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