Celestial witchcraft is a spiritual practice that involves connecting with and harnessing the energy of the celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, stars, and planets. It is a form of witchcraft that focuses on the cosmic energies and their influence on our lives. Celestial witches believe that the celestial bodies have their own unique energies and vibrations, which can be used for various purposes, such as spells, rituals, divination, and meditation. They base their practice on the idea that the movements and alignments of these celestial bodies can have a profound impact on our lives and can be tapped into to manifest intentions and desires. One of the key aspects of celestial witchcraft is working with the phases of the moon. The moon is seen as a powerful celestial body that governs the ebb and flow of energies on Earth.
On Midwinter's morning as the lambent glow of magic sidles closer, we go out in good company with a flask of something spiced to stand in sacred waiting for the birth of something precious, for Deer Mother to carry the sun back on her uplifted antlers.
Let s give up our notions of too late, never, and not enough time, and let our fingers trail through our lives, gathering experiences of last year and holding them tenderly, both the sweet and the spiky. Dark holy days are where we restore our depth, see the most far-reaching solutions especially during our bodies times of heightened consciousness which include menstrual bleeding, giving birth, menopause, Elder age and dying.
The moon is seen as a powerful celestial body that governs the ebb and flow of energies on Earth. Celestial witches often perform rituals and spells during specific moon phases, such as the full moon or new moon, to amplify their intentions and manifestations. In addition to the moon, celestial witches also work with other celestial bodies, such as the sun and planets.
Winter Solstice Wiccan Rituals and Traditions
Winter Solstice is the longest night and shortest day of the year. Solstice marks the start of winter. It is also known as the returning of light. After the shortest day the sun starts to return and slowly but surely with it, the return of warmth and light.
Winter Solstice is December 21st, when the sun moves into Capricorn. Solstice is celebrating the rebirth of the sun and a pivotal point on our seasonal cycle
The Seasonal Cycle of the Year is Created by Earth’s Annual Orbit Around the Sun.
Solstices are the extreme points as Earth’s axis tilts toward or away from the sun—when days and nights are longest or shortest. On equinoxes, days and nights are equal in all parts of the world. Four cross-quarter days roughly mark the midpoints in between solstices and equinoxes. We commemorate these natural turning points in the Earth’s cycle. Seasonal celebrations of most cultures cluster around these same natural turning points.
December 21 Solstice/Winter: returning of the light—Kwanzaa (African-American), Soyal (Hopi), Jul (Scandinavian), Cassave/Dreaming (Taino), Chanukah (Jewish), Christmas (Christian), Festival of Hummingbirds (Quecha). Goddess Festivals: Freya (Norse), Lucia (Italy, Sweden), Sarasvati (India).
"The longest night gifts us with time to enter the darkness, fully. We hold our breaths with nature, where life is suspended, waiting in extremis. The stillness behind action gathers as we empty and trust in our renewal. What will you give/lose to the night?"
Oak Chezar © Mother Tongue Ink 2019
The holy days are our soul’s watering holes where we ritually recalibrate ourselves, express our full palette of colours, our innate wholeness, delight and reverence through self-styled ceremonies and celebrations.
They infuse our energy with joy and sublime gratitude, make our chosen actions more potent. They are how we open the weave, bring in all the tender ways of the sacred, give unbroken ancestral connection back to ourselves.
Half of the Earth's quest for regenerative healing takes place in dormancy and darkness. She needs our fallow with the land and trees as much as she needs our activism.
Dark holy days are where we restore our depth, "see" the most far-reaching solutions especially during our bodies' times of heightened consciousness which include menstrual bleeding, giving birth, menopause, Elder age and dying.
Each celestial body is associated with certain qualities and energies. For example, the sun is associated with abundance, vitality, and growth, while different planets are associated with different aspects of life, such as love, communication, or healing. Celestial witches often incorporate astrology into their practice, as it provides insights into the energy and influences of the celestial bodies at any given moment. By understanding the astrological influences, celestial witches can align their intentions and actions with the cosmic energies to enhance their spellwork and rituals. Overall, celestial witchcraft is a beautiful and intricate practice that allows witches to connect with the vastness of the universe and tap into the energies of the celestial bodies. It provides a powerful framework for manifestation, spiritual growth, and connection with the cosmos..
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