Author: Auburn Greene

Imbolc celebrates Brigid traditionally known as a Goddess of smithing, healing and wells. She is a Goddess of making things, and Imbolc is a time for making crafts. An example of this is Brigid’s crosses, which are hung in the home and are used for protection and blessings. They also represent the growing light of… Continue reading Imbolc: How Do I Make Brigid’s Crosses?

The Solstice is today at 10:27 EST. As a Wiccan or member of another non-Christian faith what do you do when everyone around you says “Merry Christmas!” Let me start with a short explanation of my experiences with my family. I grew up in a Christian household with strict values and a strong belief in… Continue reading Making Peace This Time of Year

Yes, it is still August, and we just celebrated the Lughnasadh harvest festival. But it is a great time to start thinking about autumn and the equinox which this year will be on September 23 at 2:50 EDT. The moon at that time will be just past the first quarter full, a waxing gibbous. The… Continue reading Autumnal Equinox/Mabon

Ahh! The element of fire is one that we hold to be sacred. It represents the energy needed for a spell and the energy needed for life and change. One of the items that we use for this representation is the candle. As in the popular movie Practical Magic, have you ever tried to light… Continue reading Candles

Lots of items can be made out of gourds such as ladles, birdhouses and musical instruments. Gourds have great resonance so musical instruments made from them can sound wonderful! You can make percussion, woodwind and stringed instruments from gourds. So decorate your harvest holidays with gourds and later dry them out and make instruments from… Continue reading Instruments Made From Gourds

This is the celebration of the Irish god, Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu. It is also the first of the three harvest festivals. The other two harvest holidays are Mabon, this year September 23 and Samhain on October 31. The date Lughnasad is celebrated is August 1. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas is one… Continue reading Lughnasadh

You have decided that you want to bring up your children Wiccan or Pagan. This can be challenging but rewarding. Yes, you can instill in them Wiccan and Pagan values. They might grow up to practice Wicca or Paganism in their adult lives. Or not. Some of you may remember being brought up in a… Continue reading Approaches to Raising Children Wiccan or Pagan

Are Fido or Shadow familiars? Well, it depends. Does your cat, dog or bird seem to recognize when you are casting a circle, calling the Quarters or doing magick? If so this animal may be a familiar. If not s/he is a pet even if you have a strong emotional attachment to him/her. Familiars may… Continue reading Finding Your Familiar

I have been discussing practice for the sabbats and lunar rituals. Daily practice is also an important part of what we do. A good daily practice can help keep you grounded and help you to connect with the Earth and divinity. These practices each take little time and are centered around mindfulness. Meditation and work… Continue reading Wiccan Daily Practice