by Jessie Cross | Sep 6, 2025 | Full Moon Meanings, Harvest Festivals, Lunar
A Celestial Harvest The Corn Moon, traditionally the name given to the September full moon, marks a sacred time of abundance and gathering. It’s named for the corn harvest, which was central to the survival of many Indigenous and agrarian communities. In 2025, this...
by Jessie Cross | Sep 1, 2025 | Dieties + Spirits, Kitchen Witchery, Persephone, Ritual
As the sunlight softens and the air grows crisp, the myth of Persephone descends into collective consciousness like falling leaves. Persephone is the harbinger of harvest’s end, of descent into the underworld, and the sacred turn inward. More than a seasonal story,...
by Jessie Cross | Aug 10, 2025 | Elemental Magic, Ritual
Spirit, Source, and the Mystical Fifth Element Beyond Earth, Air, Fire, and Water lies a fifth element—one that’s not bound by matter, time, or gravity. Known as Aether, Spirit, Akasha, or the Quintessence, this mysterious element transcends form It’s the...
by Jessie Cross | Aug 9, 2025 | Full Moon Meanings, Lunar, Ritual
A Celestial Gateway to Reflection, Transformation, and Abundance Every August, the night sky is illuminated by the Full Sturgeon Moon, a celestial event that carries deep historical, cultural, and spiritual significance. Named after the abundance of sturgeon fish...
by Jessie Cross | Jul 11, 2025 | Full Moon Meanings, Lunar
Growth, Power, and Inner Illumination What’s the meaning of the Full Buck Moon in July? This is one of my favorites. (No surprise, my birthday is this month!) Let’s dig in! So, you guys know that every full moon holds a unique energy, shaped by the...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 20, 2025 | Ritual, Summer Solstice
Twice each year, the turning of the Great Wheel brings us to a moment suspended between worlds: The solstices. These powerful celestial thresholds are far more than astronomical events. They’re cosmic gateways, rich in symbolism, archetypal force, and energetic...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 14, 2025 | Elemental Magic, Summer Solstice
The Warrior, The Phoenix, The Flamekeeper, The Forge Master, and the Torchbearer The element of Fire is a sacred force. Transformative, illuminating, and undeniably alive. It dances, it devours, it protects, and it purifies. In the metaphysical realm, Fire isn’t...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 13, 2025 | Celebrations, Ritual
Friday the 13th. Just the mention of it stirs whispers of bad luck, eerie omens, and hidden danger. But where did this reputation come from? And is the day truly unlucky—or is there a deeper, more sacred mystery hidden beneath the surface? In this article,...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 8, 2025 | Elemental Magic, Summer Solstice
How to Balance Fire Energy in Your Body, Mind, and Spirit The Element of Fire is a force of transformation. It’s passion, power, will, and drive. It burns through illusions, fuels creation, and catalyzes change. But like any sacred force, Fire should be...
by Jessie Cross | May 13, 2025 | Elemental Magic
Rituals for Cleansing, Renewal, and Intuition From ancient temples to modern bathtubs, sacred bathing has long been a ritual of purification, spiritual reset, and inner awakening. In metaphysical traditions around the world, water is about more than just cleansing....
by Jessie Cross | May 11, 2025 | Elemental Magic
Water spirits are one of my favorite topics! This article takes a close look at different water spirits across history, different cultures, and myth.. So, water is the element of emotion, intuition, dreams, and flow. It’s long been regarded as sacred in cultures...
by Jessie Cross | May 9, 2025 | Elemental Magic
The Element of Water: The Sacred Current of Emotion, Intuition, and Transformation What’s the meaning of the element of water? Let’s dive in! So, water has always whispered to us. In rivers and rain, oceans and tears, its presence flows through every facet...
by Jessie Cross | May 1, 2025 | Beltane, Lunar
Unlocking Dream Portals at Beltane When most people think of Beltane, they picture bonfires, dancing around Maypoles, and the sensual bloom of life. Rightly so. But, hidden within these vibrant celebrations lies another, subtler form of magic: The magic of dreams. At...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 26, 2025 | Beltane, Ritual, Walpurgis Night
The Bonfire as Portal: Purifying, Protecting, Transforming As the sun sets on April 30th and the darkness of Walpurgis Night descends, a powerful energetic threshold opens. Known throughout Northern and Central Europe, Walpurgis Night (or Walpurgisnacht) is a sacred...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 26, 2025 | Beltane, Elemental Magic, Summer Solstice
The Alchemy of Flame: Transformation, Purification, and Power Let’s talk about the meaning of the element of fire. From the first flicker of flame that danced in a cave hearth to the soaring towers of sacred bonfires that kissed the stars, Fire has captivated...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 24, 2025 | Beltane, Celebrations, Ritual
Here’s a quick reference guide for you for the symbols, meanings, and correspondences often associated with Beltane. What is Beltane? Beltane is a day that’s deeply associated with renewal, fertility, passion, and the joyful energy of late spring as summer...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 22, 2025 | Baba Yaga, Ritual
Meeting Baba Yaga at the Edge of the Forest This is a simple but potent ritual to help you connect with Baba Yaga as a guide. All you need is a little soil, and a mortar and pestle. Let’s dig into it. So…Baba Yaga isn’t a goddess you light a pretty...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 20, 2025 | Baba Yaga, Ritual
Through Forest, Flame, and Fear: The Way of the Wild Witch Who is Baba Yaga? And why does she matter more than ever today? So I’m a mostly Hungarian and Slavic medicine woman. You’re probably not surprised that Baba Yaga has always had a special place in...
