Witch holidays. Wheel of the year. Magic holidays. Holidays in May

Magical holidays have dates different from the traditional calendar. They are closely connected with the forces of nature and are aimed at maintaining human energy for a full life. Each holiday has its own rite, the implementation of which will easily and naturally bring you closer to your own true essence. Rituals performed on magical days are effective and quickly bring the desired result.

Magic New Year

The magical year begins on November 1, this is the pagan beginning of winter, called Samahin. This is the time of the year when a noticeable cooling occurs in our latitudes. In nature, the process of growth stops, energy falls into hibernation. At this time, the ties between the manifested world and the other world are strengthened, the veil separating them dissipates. That is why the night before November 1 is an ideal time for predictions and prophetic dreams.

This period also includes nights favorable for establishing contact with the spirits of the dead.

At this time, you will most likely be able to follow the path of your future. If you work with Tarot cards, try it in Samahin to make a prediction layout for a year or ask your questions to another oracle.

Winter Solstice Festival

The next holiday in the magical calendar is the winter solstice, celebrated on December 21st. Already the name indicates that the very middle of winter has come. This is a rest time that you need to use to gain strength. The same thing happens with nature, plunged into winter sleep.

People, unfortunately, behave differently. There is not the slightest chance to immerse yourself if Christmas carols are played in every store. During this pre-Christmas time, most people think about anything but "silent night". But even when a stressful Christmas holiday with children and paper caps hangs over you like a sword of Damocles, and you still have to survive a party at your company, treat yourself to a hot bath at least once or twice. Infuse your water with seasonal scents such as spruce needles (preferably in the form of essential oil) or orange. If you need anything else to calm down, you can splash a couple of drops of lavender oil on your pillow. If you, on the contrary, need a little energy, you can recommend something fiery. After all, on the winter solstice we celebrate the return of the sun. This is the beginning of a new solar year, a good occasion for fireworks.

If conditions allow, make a big fire, invite your friends and have a feast with mulled wine (spices carry the power of fire). During this holiday, choose the right moment, stand in front of the fire and let its energy carry you up. Let your wings grow, fly! After all, you are celebrating a holiday of joy.

If nothing comes of the fire, since the precipitation at this time looks more like drizzling rain than snow, move the fiery holiday to your apartment. Arrange as many candles around the rooms as you can find. Just be sure to make sure that they stand firmly (for example, on fireproof supports or trays). After all, the fire brigades have enough work for Christmas. Light the candles one by one. At the same time, visualize how the new year is getting brighter, the days are getting shorter, how exactly at this moment summer begins to return. As soon as all the candles are lit, you will notice that the temperature in the apartment has become almost summer, and it is quite possible to walk around in a T-shirt.

Spring Festival

According to the magical calendar, six weeks after the middle of winter, spring begins. On February 2, Candlemas falls. The days are getting noticeably longer, the sun is starting to warm up. The most severe frosts have already been left behind, and the spirits of life are beginning to awaken.

Use the day to start new things. If by November 1 you have ripened certain intentions, then now it's time to get serious about putting them into practice. Do you want to quit smoking? The day has come for your new tobacco-free existence to begin. This is not at all related to the departure from the proven scheme. Rather, it is a step into the unknown.

This is the right time to get rid of addiction. It doesn't matter if it's an addiction to sweets, alcohol, nicotine or food additives.

For this ritual, you will need: a white candle, stones (the properties of which you prefer), salt, water, incense, a cup of sand, a small piece of paper (about 2-3 cm), a simple pencil (the metal contained in it will give you additional protection) and tweezers.

Warning: During this ritual, you will have to burn a piece of paper, so think ahead. Perhaps it is better to transfer all the action to nature, to the bathroom or kitchen. It is safer, so you will be able to prevent the occurrence of a fire. Usually a piece of paper that you have to set on fire just smolders, there should not be a big flame. If you insist that the fire be "real", then you need to soak the paper with melted wax from the candle and only then set fire to it.

Light a candle and stick it in the sand so that it stands firmly. If you use stones for this ritual, hold each of them in your hands for a couple of seconds. At the same time, visualize why you need this particular stone, and what you will use it for. It can be, for example, a healing stone that alleviates the physical effects of addiction, or a stone that strengthens willpower.

Place suitably charged stones in the sand behind the candle. Now take a small piece of paper and a simple pencil. Write a word on paper that conveys the essence of what you left behind from today. If you are a smoker, you can write the word "cigarette" or the word "smoking". Choose a word that expresses your mood, even if it has nothing to do with the intended topic.

Fold the paper as many times as you can. At the same time, visualize how the old energy that you no longer need, which you have invested in your addiction, flows into this piece of paper. Hold it for a couple of seconds with both hands until everything goes into it without a trace.

Now take the tweezers and use them to hold the paper over the candle until it lights up. After that, put it in a bowl on the sand. As the paper smolders, visualize your old lifestyle vanishing into smoke.

Place some incense on charcoal plates or light an incense stick. Smoke yourself with smoke, visualize how it brings you purification.

Spring Equinox Festival

In mid-spring comes the first equinox of the year. According to the calendar recognized in our latitudes, the "official" beginning of spring falls on March 21st. A balance is established between days and nights. That is why the energy of this period is good for everything related to balance. Here is a little exercise that will help put your inner world in order.

Relax, stand in the center of the room, in which there will be enough free space around you. Close your eyes for a moment and immerse yourself in a state of peace.

When you open your eyes again, extend your arms and lift one foot off the floor. Relax and stay in this position for a minute or two. That's all! Don't forget about slightly bent knees. Do this exercise for as long as you want and for as long as you can. At the same time, try to clearly feel how balance is maintained: with the help of legs, arms, back and your thoughts. You can make it a little more difficult for yourself by closing your eyes during the exercise and feel how your sense of balance changes.

Summer magical holidays

The night of May 1 is the best time to dance to meet the month of bliss. According to the pagan calendar, summer begins with his arrival. He brings with him the first warm days, nature is changing, everything grows, blooms and turns green.

If you want to start a fire, do it in the bosom of nature, if the weather is favorable. In the event that you do not want or cannot go outside, prepare a love dish and invite someone to visit. Here we are not talking about love for humanity as a whole, but rather about love for a particular person. If you have a friend, celebrate this holiday with him. Walpurgis Night is favorable for everything related to family, love relationships, marriage and children. If you want to have a child, this night is well suited for the appropriate ritual.

Midsummer Festival is dedicated to happiness in all its interpretations. This festival of the sun falls on June 20-21. On these dates, even in cooler regions, the weather becomes milder and the evenings lighter. The best time of the year to enjoy the bounty of nature. Bless yourself, treat yourself to fresh fruits, vegetables and seasonings. You can cook any magical dishes you like.

This time of the year, as well as the full moon, is ideal for finishing things. During this period, the curtailment of projects will be especially successful. Just make a wish and send it on a journey in the form of a star.

Magic holidays of autumn

According to ancient calendars, autumn begins on August 1, which corresponds to the first harvest festival. The days are gradually getting shorter, even if the cold has not yet set in. A great time to take a quick look behind the scenes of the world. As the energy of the year gradually wanes, this transition to a state of rest can be used to discover a new realm of spiritual life. It is not about firm intentions or specific knowledge. Just do those exercises that will tell you which direction to follow. After that, take some time to consider the suggestions of the universe. During this period, it is especially good to meditate.

The second equinox of the year falls on September 21, the very middle of autumn. This time should be used to prepare for the dark and quiet half of the year. Everything is moving towards winter sleep. Nature still abounds with the gifts of the gods. This time is especially favorable for the manufacture of amulets, snares for catching dreams and other magical items, the creation of which uses fresh materials.

On the day of the equinox, you can do a spring balance exercise and feel how the energy has changed during this time.

We continue our conversation about the main witch holidays. At one time they were all required. In our time, a person who embarks on the path of black magic and witchcraft must familiarize himself with the traditions of many generations of his predecessors.

August witch holidays

The night of August 8-9 is the appearance of the Antichrist himself. Sometime on this very night, the Devil-bearer conceived Herod himself. The warlocks offered up prayers to Herodias, as well as to the Satanic Son in front of the cursed witch icons.

On August 11, they honor Mafawa, and also perform actions to search for treasures, read conspiracies and perform rituals to improve financial well-being.

On August 21, according to tradition, it is customary to honor all the Evil that is in the air. In particular, it is necessary to read the prayers to Likhodey and Solts. To do this, a witch or sorcerer, when the sun went down, had to go to the crossroads, where special spells were cast. On the same day, the warlocks sent damage to the wind.

August 29 is the day of Yekhandra, a spirit that lives in distant and fetid swamps. As gifts to the demon, sorcerers wore black chickens to him.

Magic holidays of September

On September 4, gifts were brought to Leshy, the Master of the forest. In addition, the zamols were read to other forest deities: Seneon, Mirulei, Samsai.

On September 9, black magicians honor the memory of the black saint Aglaya of Tambov. Aglaya is rightfully considered the most powerful spindle of the 20th century: she could kill any person in three days. After herself, Aglaya left a work called Nine.

On September 18, they try to protect themselves from the influence of 12 fever sisters, who are believed to be the daughters of Herod himself. Warlocks, on the other hand, used dashing powers to harm their enemies.

October magical traditions

The seventh day of October was the day of the Ovinnik (also known as the Ovinny Bes or Goose). To appease him, a rooster and a piece of pie were taken to the barn.

On October 9, they honor the black sorcerer Aristarkh of Pechora, who lived his whole life in the Urals.

And on October 17 they see off Leshy. According to old beliefs, on this day it is especially violent - it drives animals through the forest, breaks trees on its way.

The night from October 31 to November 1, better known as Halloween, is the time of rampant evil spirits. This time is favorable for any rituals or rituals.

November magic

On November 2, sorcerers honor two demons - Mirulei and Samsai. On this day, you can perform any forest rituals, make amulets from the bones and skins of animals.

On November 8, representatives of the black magic branch of secret knowledge worship the demon Korzhak. To do this, before his image, you need to read a special zamol.

November 14 is associated with the demons Sufava and Dagrud. It is favorable to perform rituals designed to bring good luck, luck into a person’s life.

On November 25, they honored Herodias - they prayed before her image and asked for protection for themselves and their children.

Witching holidays of December

On the fifth day of December, sorcerers call on Agares with a request to crush "God's dwellings."

On December 19, Abara is revered - a church demon. The barrow, standing with his back to the altar, and holding a large candle on the contrary, reads a special prayer.

On December 22, it was customary to bring gifts to Morozei, a demon who could send severe frosts. As offerings, alcohol or a black rooster could fit.

December 27 is the day of veneration of the Black Saint Avdot (in the world Avdoty Golovin). This sorcerer is famous for organizing many "black parishes" throughout Siberia. Rumor has it that after his death, Satan made him a Polubes.

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In old pagan times, more than 4,000 years ago, there were only two fiery holidays: Beltane and Samhain, dividing the year into two halves. At the appointed hour, people kindled fires on the tops of the hills: they flashed one after another until the surroundings were lit up with hundreds of bright lights. Some sorceresses still call the days of fiery holidays days of power. Subsequently, on the territory of modern Europe, the two original ones were
added two additional holidays: Imbolg and Lagnasad (Lammas). The Germanic pagans added the days of the equinox and solstice; as a result, a system of eight sacred days of the year appeared. The dates of the Sabbats mark key moments in the movement of the sun in the annual cycle; it is believed that they bring good luck and prosperity in that part of the year, which corresponds to this holiday. This means that the Sabbats are seasonal in nature, and we use the energy of the changing seasons to improve our lives. The cycle of birth and death sometimes
called Wheel of the Year

Samhain is a magical holiday celebrated on October 31st. Known as Christmastide, Hellomus, Halloween, and Spirits Day. This is the most popular holiday among sorcerers. On this day, magical actions are performed related to getting rid of something that interferes; stories about vampires, werewolves, ghosts, etc. come to mind. This is the Feast of Death and the Day of Apples, it celebrates the day of sacrifices. At this time, in the autumn, in ancient times, cattle were slaughtered and stocks were prepared for the long winter.
The first fiery holiday, a kind of New Year, the day of the spirits, the Celtic Feast of the Dead. Samhain symbolizes the triumph of eternal life, death, the rebirth of the universe, the celebration of carnivals and entertainment with a touch of black humor. It marks the death of summer and the coming of winter. Gates to another world open on Samhain, the line between the material world and the realm of spirits, between good and evil, is erased. The holiday sometimes includes an element of mourning for Cherridwen (Kerridwen, Cerridwen). On this day, try to remember your dead relatives. On this day, the strength of totem energies increases. The house and the altar are decorated with candles and pumpkins, as well as autumn leaves, magical rituals are performed to get rid of everything that interferes.
This is the magical New Year and the main Sabbat, from which all the rest are counted. Some sorceresses say that on the night of Samhain, the hills of a hidden people, the people of the goddess Danu, open up, meeting with which conceals great opportunities, for good or for evil. At this time, the veil separating the world of the dead and the living becomes very thin: we remember the loved ones who have left us. We know that our loved ones do not disappear forever and that their souls continue to exist. In this sense, Samhain symbolizes the triumph of everlasting life. Samhain is the time when people look back at the past years, realizing that we have no control over only one thing in our life - over death. Sorcerers remember their ancestors and all those who lived before. Many sorcerers on the night of Samhain try to contact their dead.
ancestors and friends, but the soul of a person we knew well may now have already moved into another body, and communication with it will be very difficult, if not impossible. Especially if a lot of time has passed since death. Therefore, nevertheless, it is better to remember them with peace and love, and not to call on their souls.

heather, patchouli, sage, oak leaves, chrysanthemum, wormwood, apple, pear, hazel, thistle, pomegranate, any cereals, garden fruits and nuts, pumpkin, corn.

December 21-22. The sun enters the sign of Capricorn - the winter solstice occurs.
Yule is a holiday that marks the moment when the Sun is reborn.
Holiday of winter and veneration of ancestors, day of the winter solstice, triumph of the Great Darkness, the shortest day of the year, holiday of winter and veneration of ancestors, Celtic Festival of the rebirth of the Sun. The rituals of this day express the desire to help the Sun change its path in the sky. During the day, rituals associated with the element of Water are performed. Time of meditation, disclosure of new abilities.
Yule marks the point in the year when the sun returns, so sorcerers light candles and bonfires, inviting the sunlight back. On this day, it is customary to leave the lights on in the house, or at least a candle on the altar. For modern sorcerers, this is a reminder of the cycle of rebirth. One of the traditions is the construction of the Yule tree. It can be a living tree, transplanted into the ground, or cut down. The sorceresses represent the Yule tree as a tree of desires. Part of the tree is saved to be burned at the sacred fire the next Yule. Most of the trunk is sometimes used in the ritual of creating a protective barrier: it is tapped on the ground along the outer circumference of the magic circle. The trunk is kept for use as a maypole on Beltane. Wiccans hang letters on branches with wishes that must come true next year. Even on this holiday, it is customary to burn a wooden image of God, symbolizing rebirth.
For this, it is best to choose pine or oak. Cut out the god's symbol circle with horns with a white knife. Set it on fire and imagine warm days, the onset of spring. The altar is decorated with branches of pine, rosemary, laurel, spruce, juniper, cedar. Also, a cauldron with a red candle is placed on the altar. One might get the impression that the sorceresses are trying to copy the customs of Yule from the Christmas holiday, but this is not so. Theologians have not come to a consensus on the exact date of the birth of Christ. Since the church sought to convert as many pagans as possible to the Christian faith, the birthday of Christ was simply combined with an ancient pagan holiday.

Herbs traditionally used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
laurel, cere, thistle, cedar, chamomile, evergreens, frankincense, mallow, juniper, mistletoe, moss, oak, pine cones, rosemary, sage, holly, ivy, apples, oranges, lemons.

Traditional Incense:
cere, cedar, pine, rosemary.

sacred stones:
cat's eye, ruby.

Candle colors:
red, green, white, gold, silver.

Imbolg is a magical festival celebrated on February 2. Also known as the “burning candle” of Lupercalia, the feast of Pan, the feast of torches, Oymelk, Brigid's day. On this day, as many candles as possible are lit, rituals are performed using snow water. Let the Fire melt the snow - this is the leitmotif of this holiday. Celtic Candle Festival. This is the triumph of light over darkness, the beginning of the awakening of natural forces after winter. The only holiday that starts in the morning and not in the evening. The departure of winter and the return of spring are celebrated, the revival of the power of the Sun.
Imbolg is the first day of spring in the tradition of earth magic. Sometimes sorceresses call it a "festival of lights" or "a festival of light." This is the Sabbath of cleansing after the reclusive life in winter. On Imbolg, at sunset or after the ritual, it is customary to light all the lamps in the house for a while. Or put burning candles in every room. You can also light a kerosene lamp with red glass and put it on the window - but not over the entrance to the house. There is snow on the street, and the image of the Sun is drawn on it, calling for warmth. White flowers should be placed on the altar, as well as some snow in a crystal vessel. Melted snow symbolizes the arrival of spring. An orange candle rubbed with musk, cinnamon, frankincense, or rosemary oil, not yet lit, should also be placed on the altar. The snow will melt and you can use the melt water to create a circle.

Herbs used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
angelica, basil, laurel, benzoin, heather, myrrh, all yellow flowers, snowdrop, rowan.

Traditional Incense:
basil, myrrh, wisteria.

sacred stones:
amethyst, garnet, onyx, turquoise.

Candle colors:
white, red, pink, brown, lavender.

Ostara is a magical festival on the vernal equinox on March 21st. Ostara marks the beginning of astronomical spring, when snow and ice give way to grass. The holiday of spring, the awakening of nature, as well as harmony and balance (day equals night). Celtic Bird Festival. It is generally accepted that Ostara originates from the Dionysian rituals. On this day, magical actions are performed related to the prediction of the future.
It is known as the first day of true spring.
In some traditions of earth magic, one week before the spring equinox, each sorceress makes a list of all the insults and injustices she has caused to her friends and loved ones. These individual lists, compiled during the week, are aimed at restoring harmony in human relations through sincere apologies, returning old debts, etc. On the night of the holiday, the sorceress brings her list to the circle, indicating what she did to correct injustice and purify her karma. During the ritual, paper is burned, and this serves as a symbolic confirmation of spiritual purification. In a narrow family circle, it is customary to dye eggs, especially if the sorceress has children.
Since the children go to school, many witches move the day of Ostara celebration closer to the date of the modern Easter celebrations so that children can take part in the celebration.

Herbs traditionally used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
acorn, celandine, cinquefoil, saffron, narcissus, dogwood, lily, honeysuckle, iris, jasmine, rose, strawberry, tansai, violets, narcissus, olive, peony, all spring flowers.

Traditional Incense:
benzoin, myrrh, sage.

sacred stones:
carnelian, lapis lazuli, sapphire, yellow agate.

Candle colors:
dark red, orange, yellow, indigo, brown.

BELTAIN OR BELTAN

Beltane (or Beltane) - usually celebrated on April 30 or May 1, also known as May Christmas time, Walpurgis night. The name comes from the Catholic saint Walpurgis, whose memorial day (May 1) coincided with the holiday. The second most important holiday is the fiery holiday, the day of bonfires, the great feast of fertility, the reverse side of Samhain, the feast of May, the day when the May Queen is chosen, the Celtic Feast of Flowers, the day of the triumph of earthly existence. The ancient Germans have a holiday of the beginning of spring, from the 8th century, according to German folk beliefs, the holiday of witches (“great sabbath”) on the Brocken in the Harz mountains. Beltane is one of the major Fire festivals. This day marks the transition from cold to warm months of the year. It is believed that it is on this day that spirits and demons are closest to a person, you just need to use it wisely. On the night of Beltane, sabbats are held in the forest or on top of a mountain. Beltane celebrates the symbolic union, the marriage of the feminine and masculine aspects of the deity, and is associated with the beginning of summer.
On this day, people celebrate the fertility of the land and people, so youth parties and fun are traditional. You can decorate your altar with snowdrops, stones with natural holes. Romantic feelings play an important role in the celebration of Beltane, as these days people become the embodiment of the highest love between the ruler and the mistress.
The May Queen was the only one who could wear green clothes on this day, as if in honor of the friendship of people with fairies and elves. It is impossible for ordinary people to wear a green or red cap on this day, otherwise the little people will be angry. On this day, the people of the goddess Danu appear between people, and it is to this day that stories about magical lovers disappear suddenly and not humanly. In many traditions, this day marks the beginning of new group formations, initiation ceremonies, public lectures and lessons, and other projects, and the day is auspicious for new beginnings. People decorate window sills and thresholds of houses with green branches or sprinkle with primrose petals, so that the fairy people do not think to enter the dwellings of people while they are celebrating. All this should be cut without the help of steel, in order to only remove the fairies, and not offend them. They do not tolerate steel and iron No one should cut and tear the hawthorn on this day, because this will bring misfortune and love failure. Before the celebration, and even more so the ritual, it would be nice to take a bath, cleansing, in every sense, with herbs, flowers, candles around and incense. Moreover, for the most part, Beltane is celebrated at night. It is necessary to celebrate in the forest or near a living tree. Make a small symbol or amulet in honor of the marriage of God and Goddess and hang it on a tree. Also decorate the tree with ribbons, beads, flowers, and anything else you can imagine. Then collect the circle of stones, assemble the altar, light the candles and the incense burner. Further, it is recommended to recite the Song of Blessing or any other introductory spell pronounced at the beginning of the ritual. Then call on God and Goddess, feel and thank these forces for the fact that spring has come.

Herbs traditionally used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
almond, angelica, mountain ash, bluebells, cinquefoil, daisy, frankincense, hawthorn, ivy, lilac, marigold, meadowsweet, primrose (primrose), rose, woodruff, honeysuckle, St. John's wort.

Traditional Incense:
incense, lilac, rose.

sacred stones:
emerald, orange carnelian, sapphire, rose quartz.

Candle colors:
all colors.

Midsummer is the summer solstice, usually around June 21st, one of the Witch's feasts, an excellent night for magic. Coincides with the pagan holiday of Kupala. On this night, dreams and reality are mixed together. During the day, magic rituals associated with the elements of the Earth are performed. The longest day of the year.
Medicinal herbs are collected on Lita.
During this season, sorceresses make solar amulets to protect their family and traditional rituals. Mentally make a list of your misfortunes, problems, sorrows, regrets and illnesses. Write it on paper and tie it with a red ribbon. Place it on the altar to use during the ritual. The cauldron must also be on or near the altar. Even if you use candles to indicate elemental directions, the red candle in the candlestick should still be present on the altar. If the ritual is performed on the street, then a small fire is lit, into which a bag of herbs is thrown. All healing and sacred plants, as in the tradition of the Druids, on the eve of the summer solstice have the greatest power. Sorcerers collect these plants on the night of June 21-22. Spirits - the keepers of the hearth and pets on this day are awarded special honors. Sorceresses introduce animals into the magic circle for blessing and protection from diseases. The Midsummer Festival is a classic time for magic of all kinds. Healing, love and protection magic is especially appropriate for this day. Herbs can be dried on a ritual fire if you are performing the ritual outside. Jump over the fire to cleanse and renew energies.

Herbs traditionally used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
rose, lily, oak, verbena, lavender, ivy, yarrow, fern, elderberry, thyme, daisy, carnation, chamomile.

Candle colors:
bright yellow, red.

LAGNASAD (LAMMAS)

Laghnasad - celebrated on August 1. Known as August Eve, Lammas, the Feast of Bread. A holiday in honor of the Sun, the first harvest, the forces of nature and earth, wine, the Celtic Grain Festival. It is sometimes called the wedding feast. Often there is an element of worship of some gods of the Sun and light (Apollo, Helios...). The sun is the main symbol of Lammas and the whole month as a whole. It marks the first harvest, when the fruits of the earth are already harvested and stored away in the bins for the dark winter months. The day is ideal for magical actions aimed at wealth and prosperity.
This sabbat is held mainly in honor of Lug, the Celtic solar deity. The Gaelic name for this holiday is Lugnassad. Sorceresses usually place fruits of the earth or the sea on the altar and set up a large refectory table near the ritual site. Unlike many other covens, Lammas is usually celebrated around the clock, with picnics, games, and lively conversations. The sorceresses of North America regard Lammas as the chief festival of grain, and often include ritual baking in their ceremonies.
Lammas reflects the idea of ​​witchcraft thanksgiving and is the ancestor of the modern American Thanksgiving. Lay on the altar a sheaf of wheat, barley, or oats, fruit, and bread, perhaps baked in the form of the Sun or a human figure. The bread will symbolize God and the bread doll will symbolize the Goddess. Weaving from straw, making a bread doll is an appropriate occupation for Lammas. Visit nearby places in nature.

Herbs traditionally used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
acacia flowers, aloe, corncobs, cyclamen, heather, mallow, myrtle, oak leaves, sunflower, wheat, any cereals, grapes, blackberries, wild apples, pears, blackthorn.

Traditional Incense:
aloe, rose, sandalwood.

sacred stones:
aventurine, citrine, peridot, sardonyx.

Candle colors:
Gold, yellow, orange, green, light brown.

Mabon - September 21, the autumn equinox, when sorcerers celebrate the second harvest. Mabon is an echo of the ancient harvest festivals, which in one form or another were common throughout the world. The holiday of autumn, wisdom, teachers (in the broad sense of the word). Just like the spring equinox, it symbolizes harmony. Associated with the element of Air, so it is usually celebrated somewhere in the open. The holiday is calm, without noisy fun, rather - with silent reflections on life.
The name Mabon comes from a Welsh deity who symbolized male fertility in the Arthurian mythology. Witches did not celebrate this sabbat, nor did Ostara, until the Scandinavian invasion of England. Mabon has two aspects: liberation from everything old and obsolete, and paying honors to the deceased members of the female half of the family. On the day of Mabon, many sorceresses make themselves new staves and carve runes from elm wood, a custom that came from our druid ancestors. The autumnal equinox is the second harvest festival in the tradition of earth magic. Autumn leaves, ripe fruits, gourds, dried ears, etc. are usually placed on the altar. On the equinoxes, the length of day and night is the same; these are days of great power in terms of balance in the universe. The winter solstice, when the day is shortest, marks the rebirth or reappearance of the sun. Then the days begin to gradually lengthen. On Midsummer Eve, the sun reaches its highest power, and its flaming disk symbolizes the majesty of the masculine aspect of divinity. Witches view the solstice as days of joy and fun, while the equinoxes are more for spiritual reflection and self-esteem. For the holiday, decorate the altar with acorns, oak branches, pine and cypress cones, corn cobs, wheat stalks. Put on the altar an ordinary small bucket filled with dry fallen leaves of various trees and shrubs.

Herbs traditionally used to decorate the altar, the area around the magic circle, and the whole house:
acorns, asters, benzoin, fern, honeysuckle, marigold, myrrh, passion flower, pine, rose, sage, thistle, hazel, poplar, acorns, oak sprouts and leaves, autumn leaves, wheat straw, cypress and pine cones, ripe ears, corn.

The calendar of sorcerers consists of thirteen holidays held on the full moon, and in addition of eight sabbats (sabbats). Many witches and sorcerers rightly call all calendar holidays days of power. The fact is that only these days occultists get an excellent opportunity to replenish their witchcraft powers and dexterity spent over a long time ...

Yodem

Yodem. Celebrated every December 21st. It is on this day that the festive cycle receives a new round, in which occultists greet the gods and ask them for indulgence and help. Yule - the day of the rebirth of the Sun - the beginning of the beginning of everything that exists on Earth.

Imbolc

Imbolc. Celebrated on February 2nd. On this day, according to ancient texts and beliefs, deities descend to Earth in the name of the revival of the Sun. It is customary to light hundreds of fires and torches on Imbolc. If you pass by the houses of Catholics on February 2, then at the moment of dusk you can see burning candles on the windowsills. Usually they are built in a pyramid or triangle - these are signs of power and inspiration. In different parts of the world, this holiday is called differently. Here are some variations of its name: the feast of torches, the feast of Pan, Oymelk, Brigid's Day, the Snowdrop Festival, Lupercalia.

According to ancient witchcraft traditions, at midnight it is customary to go outside and draw the image of the sun on the snow, thereby invoking warmth. After that, they enter the house and right on the threshold say a festive prayer with the following content:

Oh God! The long-awaited feast of torches has finally come... All the candles in my abode are lit! Greetings to all the gods who visited me on this joyful day, I praise you! I praise all gods! Although Mother Earth is still sleeping, But the time of her awakening is near, Like melting snow! I praise the sun and the sky, giving life!

Then they light a fireplace, sit down near it and say in a singsong voice.

Frosty wind - away! Dark night - away! Spirits of the North calm down, bow down to Mother Earth! O Horned One, Protector of virgins and animals, Descend to the earth and give her warmth! Kiss with your lips the mistress of fertility ... O Horned One, O Great God!

On Imbolc it is customary to eat dairy, spicy and fatty food dedicated to the sun. As a rule, peppers, onions and garlic are used to season dishes. Several raisins must be placed in spicy wines and dishes.

Ostara

Ostara. This holiday is celebrated on March 21, the day of the spring equinox. During it, occultists ask for blessings and fertility from the earth in the new sowing season, and also make all kinds of offerings to strengthen the coming of the gods to the earth, who have recently awakened from sleep.

Beltane

Beltane. It is celebrated according to ancient traditions from April 30 to May 1. This holiday is considered sacred for all pagans, without exception, in whatever areas of the globe they live. This is one of the fire festivals, bearing the original name Fire festivals. As soon as the first holiday comes, people sprinkle the thresholds of houses with primrose petals, lay green branches at the steps. This feature has distant roots. In the Middle Ages, people thought that from April 30 to May 1, hordes of demons approached their homes. In order to be safe, people decided that the surest thing was to protect their homes with the help of primrose petals, since everyone knew that evil spirits were afraid of them, like devils of incense.

Lita

Lita. This holiday falls on the summer solstice, on June 21 of each new year. The earth is already bearing the future harvest and is, as it were, on the eve of the copulation of the goddess with the god. We offer you excerpts from the "Manual of Witchcraft" by the famous occultist Scott Cunningham:

“... Before the ceremony, make a small bag and fill it with dry herbs: lavender, verbena or others. Mentally make a list of your misfortunes, problems, sorrows, regrets and illnesses. Write it on paper and tie it with a red ribbon. Place it on the altar to use during the ritual. The cauldron must also be on or near the altar. Even if you use candles to indicate elemental directions, the red candle in the candlestick should still be present on the altar. If the ritual is performed on the street, then a small fire is lit, into which a bag of herbs is thrown. “... Take the altar, light candles and incense, make a circle. Recite the blessing song. Call on the goddess and god. Stand in front of the altar, raise the wand and recite:

I praise the coming of the summer noon... In the name of this, I perform my ritual! Oh come at last! O Great Goddess and God! The strength of the earth, the strength of the wind, the strength of the spirit and the underworld, Let the God and the Goddess come to me! Since universal warmth and piety have come to earth... Sorrows and worries have gone into the realm of darkness and eternal peace! It's time for cleansing. O blazing Sun! O wandering wind! Burn everything unnecessary, Blow out all suffering into the water, Ako all sorrows and ailments. Purify me! Purify me! Purify me!

Place the wand on the altar. Take your list and burn it on a red candle (or bonfire). When it lights up, throw it into the cauldron (or other vessel) and say:

I cast you out with the powers of the Goddess and God! I cast you out by the powers of the Sun, Moon and Stars! I cast you out with the powers of Earth, Air, Fire and Water!

Stop, look at your misery turning into nothing. Then say: O Beautiful Goddess! O Beautiful God! On this night of summer magic, I pray that you will fill my life with wonder and joy. Help me tune in to the energies Flowing in the singing night air! Thank you.

Feel the natural forces flowing through you, bathing you in spiritual energy. Engage in magic if necessary. Mark the treat. Remove the circle." These days it is customary to eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible.

Lagnasad. This ancient holiday is usually celebrated during the harvest of the first harvest, namely, on August 1. Nature gradually loses its beauty, the grass dries up, the fruits wrinkle, and the seeds of plants begin to crumble in order to be reborn next year. To conduct an occult rite of celebration, a sheaf of wheat is placed on the threshold of the house. In addition to wheat, you can use: barley, oats, any fruit and even slices of rye bread.

The time has come, the first harvest is on the doorstep! His nature bestowed upon me In the name of you: mother and father! Cold and snow will now turn for me In a reflection in the mirror! O God of ripe fields! O master of all things! I sacrifice myself (myself) to you For your eternal journey To the land of eternal peace! O Goddess of the Dark Moon, Come again, After the Sun again Illuminates the earth with its hot rays! When the cold of winter will disappear And a new time will come for rebirth! I shower ears, I give you bread and grain!

Then you need to bite off a piece from the sacrificial apple and hold it in your mouth for a while in order to get a sense of its taste. Then eat the rest of the apple and say:

I have tasted the sacrifice made to you, I have tasted a part of the fruit Offered to you! I now yearn to receive from you wisdom, patience and hope! O Lady of the Moon and Lord of the Sun, I fall at your feet, I thank you entirely for the peace and love for me, your humble admirer!

Mabon

Mabon. This holiday is celebrated on September 21, the day of the autumnal equinox. This means that day and night are equal in time. Nature falls asleep, and the deities are ready to move along the thorny forest path to the world of eternal peace. To see off the departing gods, one should put on the table: acorns, oak branches, pine or cypress cones, corn cobs, wheat stalks. And at the table should be a small bucket filled with fallen leaves. Raising it above your head, you need to begin to slowly pour the leaves on the table and chant the following spell:

This golden rain has already fallen!

Oh gods, a fierce cold descends on Mother Earth! Oh gods, cover her with the canopy of your warm clothes Leaving for the world of eternal rest, I ask you: Do not forget about your humble slave! For this I prayed to you and made a sacrifice! Oh gods, I am sure that you will come again! How the new harvest will come and bear fruit! And then the cold will depart from Mother Earth, And death itself from me!

Then the empty bucket must be placed on the floor and the spell continued:

Beautiful Goddess of fertility, I thank you for giving me the fruits!

I thank you for giving fertility to the earth!

Now I ask you to give me: Will!

Patience!

The strength and wisdom that you sow for many, many years!

Teach me the secrets of all things

O great gods!

Food on the day of the Mabon holiday: any cereals, fruits, vegetables, corn, beans, dried zucchini.

Samhain. This holiday is celebrated on October 31st. In many places on the planet, it is known under a different name, namely Halloween. October 31 is a special sacrificial day on which almost all occultists depend. For a holiday, you need to lay on the table in the house: autumn flowers (marigolds or chrysanthemums), pomegranates, apples, pumpkins, zucchini. Then you need to write on a piece of paper that quality of your character that harms you (for example, anger, bad habits, fussiness).

On a large plate, a circle is drawn along the border, which can be drawn with a simple pencil. Draw eight rays from the center of the plate to the edge, so you will depict the Sabbath symbol - the annual wheel. After these "arts" think about your friends and loved ones, about those who have already left this world (died). You need to think without feeling desperate. Then pick up one of the pomegranates and cut off a small piece from it with a knife. Take out a couple of grains, put them on a plate with the annual wheel depicted on it. Close your eyes for a moment and then say out loud:

The hour of Samhain has come!

The road opened to the east

Where will I go in search of light and truth...

I remember the dead

Ako how about alive,

And I don’t even regret that they are no longer with me!

I remember the living

Who can visit my home at any moment!

Show me the way

On which I will pass through darkness and oblivion

In search of light and truth!

Put a few pomegranate seeds in your mouth. Bite them, feel the taste of reddish juice... After that, take a quick look at the plate and think that the old year is over and now the road to the new one is open. Light the candle installed on the table, pick up a piece of paper with the written and burn it. The ashes should soon be scattered to the wind. On the night of Samhain, it is customary to put a plate of food intended for deceased relatives on the street at the doorstep. And candles should be burning on the window at this time, showing them the right path in the realm of eternal peace and silence. The food of this most interesting festivity: apples, beets, gingerbread, turnips, corn, nuts, cider (as well as warmed spiced wine), pumpkin dishes, any meat dishes.

Rite at Helloween

Rite at Heloween (Haitian Santeria). Since we are talking about the monotony of occult holidays in different parts of the world, we will tell you about one of them that we once observed... Halloween...

Haiti, Port-au-Prince, the night of October 30-31. Near the Catholic Church you can see a large concentration of residents of the De Palma Rios area. On this night, perhaps the most mysterious of all ancient pagan holidays is celebrated - All Saints' Day, or otherwise Samhain. It is a kind of similarity to the well-known New Year. They begin to prepare for the celebration, as a rule, a month before its onset, appeasing all the relatives who have gone to another world. A week before the start of the celebrations, many adherents of the faith begin to repent of their sins accumulated over the whole year. They lie on their stomachs or on their backs and thus begin their rather painful journey in a plastun way from the doors of their house to the gates of the temple, where the culminating celebration will be held. Sometimes the "sinners" make a journey of several tens of kilometers, despite the elbows and knees worn into the blood. According to African American legends, the creator god, sometimes referred to as Zambi or Olodumare, made exactly the same journey in order to create the world in which we still live today. Then, having created the world in three days, he looked at his creation, and he was so horrified by it that he had to turn away from it. Thus, he forced to repent of his sins and all the people whom he created exactly the same suffering as himself. Dozens, and sometimes even Augnis of people crawling on such a strange journey, never cause embarrassment to anyone except tourists. Such an action is considered a real feat, and not a single priest, or bokor, will ever reproach a parishioner who has crawled to the gates of the temple. When the last "sinner" reaches his goal, the main ceremony begins. Apples, pomegranates, pumpkins, zucchini and other fruits and fruits, autumn flowers - for example, marigolds and chrysanthemums are placed on a high altar. Parishioners write on pieces of paper the traits of their character that they want to get rid of: anger, bad habits, fussiness, illness. In the middle of the temple on Gueda Point (at the point) a special cauldron is installed on a stand with small legs, around which white clay plates are placed with small wheels with eight spokes drawn on their bottoms. Before the ritual, everyone sits quietly and thinks about their friends and loved ones, about those who are already lost forever, without any despair. The parishioners know that they (that is, the dead) help them in the most difficult cases. Then the growing noise of drums is heard, altar candles and incense burners are lit, around which a circle of sea stones is folded. A Catholic priest, or bokor, comes to the center of the concession (meeting) and recites a song of blessing, thereby calling on God. Everyone takes broken pomegranates in their hands and puts a few grains on dishes with painted wheels, goes around the cauldron and puts three grains into their mouths, biting them and feeling the bittersweet taste. The wheel on the plates itself is a seasonal cycle, that is, the end and the beginning of all things. A fire is lit in a cauldron and candles attached to the walls of the temple. Everyone begins to peer into the fire, calling all that exists to the gates of the divine abode. Pieces of paper are lit with the negative qualities of each parishioner written on them from the flame of the cauldron, and then they rush to the same place. While the fire in the cauldron burns, everyone knows that their pain decreases and leaves them, as if burning in a universal flame. Then the souls of the dead are called. It is necessary to take the fact of their death calmly. At about two o'clock in the morning, the whole procession advances to the cemetery, where dead relatives are buried. Plates with food for the dead souls are displayed on the graves. Sometimes at this time you can see local sorcerers helping to solve certain problems of their clients. Candles burning in the morning on the windows of many houses indicate that their owners show the way for the dead to the land of eternal summer, and the apples buried under the windows are food for the departed on their long journey.

The principle of planetary influence

So that your practical exercises do not turn into an empty pastime for you, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the planetary influence table, compiled to correct witchcraft work.

The series is repeated in the same order throughout the day: each planet rules the first and eighth hours of the day, as well as the third and tenth hours of the night. These hours are called planetary. The Book of Black Magic, in which many of the provisions are borrowed from the Clavicle, states the following.

The hours of Saturn, Mars and Venus are good for communicating with spirits.
The hour of Saturn serves to call souls to hell, as well as to obtain information from those who died of natural causes.

The souls of the slain must be called upon the hour and day of Mars.
The hours of Saturn and Mars are auspicious to prepare for magical activities on those days when they are in conjunction with the Moon or, even better, with each other. In the opposite, or square, aspect, this watch is favorable for magical actions aimed at hatred, enmity, disagreements, lawsuits, etc.

The hours of the Sun, Jupiter, and Venus, especially their planetary hours, are favorable both for ordinary purposes (beyond those already mentioned) and for unusual experiments.

The hours of the moon are particularly suited to conjuration of spirits, necromancy, and the search for stolen goods.

This luminary should also be correlated with an earthly sign: for love, goodwill and invisibility - in conjunction with Mercury; for actions related to hatred and disagreement - in alliance with the signs belonging to the elements of fire - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius; for extraordinary experiences - union with water signs - Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. However, if the observance of these rules turns out to be too difficult, then “do the possible” - do not miss the moment when the degree of the waxing Moon is equal to the degree of the Sun - this time is very favorable for performing the above experiments.

When the Full Moon is in opposition to the Sun, this time is admirable for warlike, violent, and conflicting experiences; in the last quarter - favorable for work, which is directly related to the actions of destruction and death. The best time for experiences of death and invisibility is when the Moon gives off almost no light. When the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun, nothing should be done, because this is not the best time and all things fail; but during the period of the new moon, with a clear sky, one can successfully act and prepare any contracts and rituals, especially for communication with spirits. However, it must be the day of Mercury and the hour of the same planet, the Moon, as mentioned above, must be in an earth or air sign and in pair number with the Sun ...

When magic becomes natural
like breathing, you become a master.

The Sabbats are magical holidays that make up the Wheel of the Year, or one complete cycle of changing energies and currents in Nature.

Main Sabbats:

Saun (Samhain, Samhain) (October 31), Yule (December 21), Imbolc (February 2), Ostara (March 21), Beltane (April 30 - May 1), Lita (June 21), Lammas (August 1) and Mabon (September 21), as well as 13 esbats (full moons) a year. Four sabbats are the days of the equinoxes (autumn and spring - Mabon and Ostara) and solstices (winter and summer - Yule and Lita), the remaining four holidays are based on folk holidays.


Samhain (October 31)

It is a Celtic festival of the dead in honor of the Aryan Lord of Death, Saman (the Irish call it Saman's Vigil). Over time, it turned into a holiday in honor of the world of spirits, this holiday is dedicated to the interaction between the subtle world and the world of dense matter. It was from here that the custom came to light lanterns in the form of skulls carved from pumpkins. Ordinary people, not
those who participated in the celebration of Samhain with such lanterns and candles tried to protect themselves, scare away evil spirits and evil spirits. This day was the day of honoring the spirits of deceased friends and relatives. To appease the spirits, they baked pastries on this day and left them for the souls of the dead.

But Samhain was both a festival of death and a festival of rebirth. The Celts believed that those who died in a given year should wait for Samhain in order to be able to move to the world of spirits, or the Land of Summer, where they begin a new life.

Samhain is also the magical New Year and the most important coven of witches. It symbolizes the end of the season of the Goddess - summer, and the beginning of the "season of death" ruled by God - winter.

On the night of Samhain, it is customary to put a plate of food outside and bury an apple in the ground to feed the dead. A candle on the window that night shows the spirits their way to the Land of Summer.

Food on Samhain: Vegetables, pumpkin dishes, nuts, warmed spiced wine, and, if you're not a vegetarian, meat dishes.

Yule is the celebration of turning the Wheel of the Year from darkness to light; longest night and shortest day of the year. At this time, the mother goddesses give birth to their children, which is probably why Yule is associated with Christian Christmas, but Yule traditions - the burning of the Yule log, the Yule tree, etc. - arose in the Celtic tradition long before the advent of Christianity.

There is a moment in the northern hemisphere when the sun reaches its extreme southeast point. When the ancients saw this, they knew that in a few weeks the sun would begin to rise a little earlier and a little to the north, and so it would be until six months later it rose at the extreme northeast.

On this day, it is customary to burn huge bonfires, drink wine, give gifts to each other and have fun. According to an old pagan tradition, on this day the house is decorated with branches of holly, spruce, pine. For garlands, dried roses, corn, cranberries are used, bags with fragrant herbs are hung on the branches of the Yule tree. Apples, oranges and lemons,
hung on a tree are also a wonderful decoration and, moreover, are associated with ancient customs.

Food for Yule: nuts, fruits, cookies, tea.

The name of this holiday in translation means milk. Imbolc is considered the first spring holiday, the holiday of the Sun and personifies the awakening of nature from hibernation. This holiday is dedicated to the Celtic goddess Brigit.

At this time, the sheep begin to give milk - a clear sign of the approaching spring. Many agricultural peoples celebrated the appearance of some sign that testified to the near end of winter: the fermentation of sap in maples, the return of certain species of birds, the appearance of spring constellations in the winter sky, even the awakening of marmots from hibernation.

On Imbolc at sunset, it is customary to light all the lamps in the house for a few minutes, as well as light candles in every room.

Food on Imbolc: naturally dairy food (milk, sour cream, cream, cheese, etc.), spicy and fatty foods, wine, raisins. Dishes should be seasoned with pepper, onion, garlic, etc.

Ostara - Spring equinox, spring solstice March 21)

In Ostara, day and night are equal in duration. Witches on this day honor the great Harmony, thanks to which night is replaced by day, darkness gives way to light. On this holiday, winter finally gives way to spring. At this time of the year, the ancient tribes of Europe honored Ostera - the Goddess of Spring, who holds an egg in her hand and looks at the rabbit playing at her bare feet. Witches release from the eggshell its contents, after
which paint the shell with bright colors. This is how a talisman is made, which should contribute to fertility and success in any undertaking of the coming summer.

On this day, it is customary to take walks in parks, forests; plant seeds, etc.

Food on Ostara: various nuts and seeds, sprouts, leaves, green vegetables, flower dishes.

The great feast of fertility, dedicated to God and the Goddess. On the night of April 30 to May 1, it is customary to light bonfires, set up a Maypole, sing songs, dance and have fun, seeing off the winter season and meeting the summer. On this day, God and Goddess unite in a sacred union.

Beltane food: dairy products, oatmeal cookies, vanilla ice cream.

This is the shortest night of the year and the longest day. After Lita day
begins to slowly decrease, become shorter, and the night - longer.

These days and nights of the summer solstice are full of energy and magic. This is a time of numerous rituals, a time of travel and great outdoor festivities. Cooking and sleeping these days is best in nature. This holiday embodies abundance, fertility, happiness, cheerfulness.

On the Midsummer Festival people jump over bonfires, sing songs, swim, dance and have fun.

A traditional activity in Litu is gathering herbs. Healing, love magic and protective magic are especially suited to this day.

Midsummer food is best fresh fruit.

Lammas is a holiday of fertility, harvest, bread. Some peoples called this holiday Lagnasad, and was dedicated to the great Celtic warrior god Lug.

On Lammas, people traditionally bake homemade bread, pies, weave straw (making a bread doll), visit nearby places in nature.

Food on Lagnasad: bread, berries, fruits, biscuits, cereals.

This is a celebration of the completion of the harvest, on this day they honor the great Harmony; in Mabon they worship the Horned God. According to the Celts, summer has only three months left and people have to work hard in order to reap a good harvest.

In Mabon they go for walks in nature, collect fallen leaves.

Foods for the Autumn Equinox are grains, fruits, vegetables, cornbread, and beans.