Witchcraft for beginners

Evergreens for Yule Evergreens were cut and brought indoors to symbolize life, rebirth and renewal. They were thought to have power over death because their green never faded and they were used to defeat winter demons and hold back death and destruction. Because of their strenght and tenacity, they were also believed to encourage Sun's return. Christmas Holly Holly,which represents the masculine element , was often used to decorate doors, windows and fireplaces.Because of its prickliness it was thought to capture or ward off evil spirits before they could enter a home and cause harm. The holly leaves , symbolic of the Holly King, represent hope , and the red berries represent potency. Holiday Traditions: Mistletoe Mistletoe, which represents the female element, also holds much importance as it was used by Druid priests in special ceremonies during the Winter Solstice. They believed that its green leaves represented the fertility of the Mother Goddess, and its white be...

"When the wheel has turned to Yule , light the log the Horned one rules."   As Yule is approaching we will be taking a closer look at this sabbat, the lore, correspondencies some rituals and spells that you can do for this upcoming celebration. The word Yule comes from the Germanic "Jul" and means "Wheel". The date of this sabbat varies from December 20 to December 23, depending on the year in the Gregorian Calendar. It is also knows as the Winter Solstice and is celebrated by many people around the world as the beginning of the return of the sun and darkness turning into light. It's also a time to celebrate with family and friends and share the spirit of giving during the holidays. Known as Solstice Night , or the longest night of the year, when the days grew colder and the nights grew longer, people of ancient times would light candles and gather around fires to lure back the sun. They would bring out their stores of food and enjoy ...