by Jessie Cross | Jul 15, 2026 | Lion's Gate 8/8
For the Body That’s Ready to Do Something More Than Just Write It Down So, an intention on paper is maybe 10% of the work when it comes to manifestation. You can write the most gorgeous, specific, nervous-system-informed intention on earth and it’ll still...
by Jessie Cross | Jul 14, 2026 | Lion's Gate 8/8, Manifestation
The difference between a wish and an intention, and why your body has to believe it before anything can manifest Every Lion’s Gate post on the internet, mine included, ends with some version of the same six-item checklist. Set intentions. Meditate. Do a ritual....
by Jessie Cross | Jul 14, 2026 | Leo Season, Lion's Gate 8/8
Leo’s ruler is the Sun, which means the real question isn’t how to shine, it’s what you’ve been keeping in the dark. Every year around this time, my feed turns into the same five words on repeat: shine your light, bestie. Post the thing. Wear...
by Jessie Cross | Jul 13, 2026 | Lion's Gate 8/8
Every year I write about the Lion’s Gate. This year, the star that makes the whole thing possible finally gets a post of its own. Go outside a little before dawn in early August, look low toward the southeast. You’ll see it before you find anything else....
by Jessie Cross | Jun 11, 2026 | Kitchen Witchery, Summer Solstice
Discover the history, folklore, symbolism, and practical techniques behind sun tea and solar infusions, including herbal recipes, seasonal rituals, and the timeless connection between sunlight, abundance, and mindful living. Sun tea is one of those beautiful...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 10, 2026 | Kitchen Witchery, Summer Solstice
Discover the folklore, symbolism, and practical magic behind summer’s most beloved herbs, fruits, and seasonal foods. Learn how to create meaningful meals, celebrate abundance, and bring kitchen witchery into your everyday life with simple recipes. Summer has...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 9, 2026 | St. John the Baptist, Summer Solstice
Discover the history, folklore, spiritual symbolism, and midsummer traditions of the Feast of St. John the Baptist, from sacred bonfires and healing wells to St. John’s Wort, divination, and seasonal ritual. The Feast of St. John the Baptist, celebrated on June...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 9, 2026 | Summer Solstice
Discover the ancient folklore of Midsummer, from bonfires and sacred herbs to fairy lore, sun symbolism, love divination, and the seasonal traditions that have celebrated the longest day of the year for centuries. As the longest day of the year approaches, something...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 2, 2026 | Summer Solstice, The Sun
Explore the rich folklore of Midsummer, from sacred bonfires and magical herbs to fairy lore, flower crowns, divination, and centuries-old summer solstice traditions. As the Sun climbs to its highest point in the sky and daylight stretches late into the evening, many...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 2, 2026 | Summer Solstice, The Sun
From Ra and Apollo to Amaterasu and Sol Invictus, discover the myths, symbolism, history, and spiritual significance of solar deities across cultures—plus practical ways to work with solar energy every day. Long before electricity illuminated our nights, humanity...
by Jessie Cross | May 30, 2026 | Beltane, Elemental Magic, Summer Solstice
Discover how ancient fire festivals, seasonal celebrations, and sacred bonfire rituals have brought people together for centuries—and how you can work with the transformative symbolism of fire today. From ancient hilltops blazing under the stars to modern gatherings...
by Jessie Cross | May 28, 2026 | Summer Solstice, The Sun
Discover the deeper meaning of the Sun across mythology, spirituality, alchemy, astrology, and practical magic—from ancient solar gods and sacred symbols to modern rituals for clarity, vitality, and personal power. The Sun has always been so much more than a star....
by Jessie Cross | May 28, 2026 | Summer Solstice
Celebrate the longest day of the year with meaningful Summer Solstice rituals for abundance, clarity, protection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal. The Summer Solstice has long been honored as a threshold of light. It’s a moment when the sun reaches its highest...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 1, 2026 | April Fool's Day
Why spring begins with mischief, reversal, sacred chaos, and the wisdom of the trickster Every year on April 1, people play pranks, tell ridiculous lies, and gleefully shout, “April Fools!” At first glance, it seems like one of the silliest days on the calendar....
by Jessie Cross | Mar 30, 2026 | Journal Prompts, Spring Equinox, Spring Thaw
A soulful collection of spring journal prompts to help you release stagnant energy, clear emotional clutter, and welcome a fresh start. There’s a reason so many of us feel the urge to clean, sort, purge, organize, and reset when spring arrives. It’s not just because...
by Jessie Cross | Mar 28, 2026 | Energetic Clearing, Spring Equinox, Spring Thaw
Spring Reset Rituals for Energy Clearing, Renewal, and New Beginnings Spring has always carried a strange kind of intelligence. Even before the first flowers fully open, something in the world begins to reorganize itself. The light changes. The ground softens. Air...
by Jessie Cross | Mar 16, 2026 | Spring Thaw
Why the muddy transition between winter and spring holds powerful symbolism for transformation, patience, and spiritual renewal. Every year, there’s a strange, in-between season that rarely gets much attention. Winter loosens its grip, but spring hasn’t quite arrived....
by Jessie Cross | Mar 11, 2026 | Ritual, Spring Equinox
Ancient traditions, seasonal wisdom, and simple practices to help you reset, rebalance, and step into the growing light of spring. Each year around March 20, something extraordinary happens in the natural world. Day and night become equal. Light and darkness stand in...
