The role of a Witch during Yuletide

Yuletide, the season of the Winter Solstice, marks the rebirth of the Sun and the return of light after the longest night. For witches, this is a sacred time of renewal, reflection, and manifestation. The witch becomes both guardian and guide—honoring the cycles of nature, tending to the hearth, and weaving intentions for the coming year. It’s a time to release the old, invite blessings, and strengthen the protective energies of home and spirit.

Cleansing: creating a magickal Hearth & Home

🏹🗝 Smoke cleansing was traditionally used in Europe in much more secular times. In the 14th and 15th centuries, people burned rosemary in their homes as a means to protect themselves from bubonic plague and other contagions. Into the 20th century, French doctors recommended burning rosemary and thyme in sickrooms and hospitals to purify the … Continue reading Cleansing: creating a magickal Hearth & Home