The Maiden sleeps, and the Mother is at rest -
Yule is the time of the old winter goddesses!
Hail to Demeter, Baba Yaga and
Grandmother Moon,
Hail to Frigga, Minerva Sulis and
Cailleach Bheur!
It is their season, and high in the heavens,
may they grant us their blessings
this winter day.
So mote it be!
By Patti Wigington
Blessings dark and deep!
A Winter Solstice Charm
This sachet charm is a lovely and magickal gift for others or yourself. Before you begin creating it, light a red candle and some pine or fir incense. Let yourself focus with love and power upon this task.
Gathering together a square of fabric, green, red, gold, or a small pouch will do.
Ribbon or yarn in an appropriate color. I like to make a braid of red, green, and gold embroidery floss.
Herbs for each sachet:
A pinch of Cinnamon chips or broken bits of broken cinnamon stick - for success, healing, increased energy.
9 Allspice berries - for success, prosperity, good health and healing, vitality, love.
1 Whole nutmeg - for money, good luck, protection.
13 Cloves - for protection, repelling negative.
A pinch of Rosemary - the dried needles - for warding off evil, remembrance, focus.
A pinch of Pine needles - for abundance, longevity, healing, spiritual growth.
A slice of ginger - for healing, love, passion, success, prosperity, protection.
A pinch of Caraway seeds - for love and faithfulness, protection, acquiring wisdom.
A bay leaf to make wishes come true, protection.
A drop of Bayberry, pine, cinnamon, or clove oil, or a combination of 1 or 2 as you like.
Mix the herbs with the oil as you set the intention for all good things, adding your energy to them. Chant this to empower:
Place in the herb blend in the center of the square of fabric. Fold up the 4 corners and tie three knots with your ribbon or yarn to close.
Hold the sachet in you hands and chant:
May all the blessings you wish for others be yours as well!
Blessings dark and deep.
C 2025 EA Kaufman
Winter Magic, Day 4: Pagan Carols Songbook free download by Enthusiastica on Substack. A beautiful collection for the holiday season. There is a link in the article, 3rd paragraph after the video of the author and friend singing a beautiful rendition of The Holly and The Ivy. That happens to be my very favorite carol.
Enjoy!
https://enthusiastica.substack.com/p/please-please-sing-this-christmas?utm_medium=email
Blessings dark and deep!
Oh the pine tree we bring into our homes at this winter holiday! A beautiful lady in her green skirt, bedecked in jewels! Truly an image of the winter goddess.
The scent, the color, the mysterious way it fills us with positive, loving energies. And for good reason. The magick of pine is very potent, purifying and protective, it draws prosperity and positive energy into the home. The scent soothes and warms, and also enhances divination work. The mighty pine represents longevity, immortality, strength and resilience. Medicinally, pine is a traditional remedy for coughs and colds, infections and inflammation.
Blessings dark and deep
Welcome December, let the Winter magick begin!
Holly - we bring holly in to our homes as decoration for the winter holidays, but it is also useful in other ways. As an herb of protection, it keeps the home safe; the veil is still thin and spirits roam. Hang some by doors and windows to ward off any type of intruder or harmful energies. According to Ellen Everet Hopman in A Druid’s Herbal, Holly was used in a tea for colds, bronchitis, fevers, and even gout. Do your research before trying that. Its prickly prettiness is a beautiful and magical addition to the season.
Blessings dark and deep.
Art: unknown, please let me know if you know who the artist is.
A Witch’s Tea
Patricia Crowther, Gardnarian High Priestess, Occultist, and probably the oldest Elder of the Craft, passed through the Veil on September 24th, 2025.
I met her many years ago at a shop that unfortunately no longer exists, The Magical Forest, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. I held hands with her and was amazed by her energy. I feel blessed to have had that experience.
We are all older than once we were. Hail and Farewell, Patricia. I am honored to have met you.
Blessings dark and deep.
