Gold Candle  Color that promotes understanding and attracts the powers of cosmic influences; intuition, persuasion, charm and confidence. Beneficial in rituals intended to bring about fast luck or financial benefits, or in rituals honoring solar deities.
 Sabbats SAMHAIN Samhain is the "Feast of the Dead." On this night, the veil between the realm of the living and the realm of the dead is lifted, making communication with spirits easier. The Dark Mother- the crone- and her aging consort, the Dark Father (the god and goddess) were honored on this night also. Pagans today still celebrate Samhain both to honor the god and goddess, as well as the deceased. YULE This marks the end of the dark half of the year and the beginning of the light half. This is celebration of the birth of the Oak King, or Sun King, who warms the frozen Earth so that it can bring forth the seeds of life- ending the cold, dark winter season. This is a time to celebrate the Earth's turn from the dark seasons to the light, and celebrate the sun's warmth and the life that the Earth and Sun will bring forth in seasons to come. LITHA Summer Solstice - This is the longest day of the year, and at this time, the Sun God is at his peak and is most powerful. This is a time to honor the God and all his strength, and look foreward to the upcoming first harvest. MABON Autumn Equinox and the second harvest. Day and night are equal length, and this is time to look foreward to the coming dark of the year. The cycle of growth grows near its end and this is a time to give thanks to the sun, the God, for his light and warmth, and celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone. The Goddess steps aside and the God steps foreward and brings darkness. Also at this time, the God prepares for his death and re-birth.
 Esbats Full Moon: Banishings, protect, divine, plan, release, raise energy, perform healings, cast spells., Drawing down the Moon for empowerment. The high tide of psychic powers. Typically manifests in one one moon cycle. New Moon: Personal growth, healing, blessing new projects or ventures. Usually manifests by the Full Moon. Waxing Moon: This is the period between the Full and New moons. It's used to attract or draw things to you, to bring things into being, to invoke things you want. 
Magickal Purpose: Intellect, thought, mental, analysis sun, sunlight, memory and creativity Personality: Intellectual, learned, introvert, creative, imaginitive Magickal Uses: Concentration, creativity, learning, intellectual, knowledge, understanding, astral projection, telepathy, mental abilities, thoughts. Good for students. ELEMENT: Air DIRECTION: East CHAKRA: Solar Plexus PLANET: Sun DAY: Sunday- Mental Action Wednesday - Physical Action NUMBER: 2 MAGICKAL TOOL: Wand, Sword SCENT / OIL: Lemon, Frankincense, Bay, Patchouli, Marigold, Lavender, Laurel, Cinnamon Orange Blossoms, Musk, Vanilla, Cloves. PLANT / HERB: Laurel, Vine, Ash, Rue Marigold, St. Johns Wort, Centaury, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Saffron, Begonia, Geranium, Morning Glory, Snapdragon, Daffodil, Rosemary, Sunflower and Daisy. WOOD: Ash, Willow ANIMAL: Phoenix, Snake, Beetle, Dragonfly, Meadowlark, Chameleon, Antelope, Snake, Crow, Bobcat, Goat, Lion, Mouse, Gull, Sea Lion, Parrot and Oriole. STONES: Topaz, Yellow Diamond, Pyrite Yellow Jacinth,Rutilated Quartz, Clear Quartz, Chrysolite, Goldstone, Citrine, some Tiger Eye, Carnelian, Amber. TAROT: Knights, Sixes. Gods: Amun Ra, Apollo, Baldur, Bochica, Bragi, Da-bog, Dyaus, Helios, Hyperion, Maui, Mithras, Odin, Ogmios, Ptah,Surya, Tvashtri, Veveteotl, Wayland Goddess: Anaterasu, Artemis Calliste, Athena, Aya, Asva, Bast, Brighid, Eos, Hsi-Ho, Igaehindvo, llmater, Maya, Minerva, Muses, Namagiri, Phoebe, Sul, Sunna, Sunniva, Surya Sources: Echoed Voices Pagan Misinterpreted Solitary Practices Pathways Home |