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...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 15, 2025 | Energy Medicine, Ritual
How to Use Easter’s Ancient Magic for Healing, Integration, and Wholeness What is shadow work? How can it help you find balance and renewal in the Spring and Easter season? Let’s look at the energy of the season. Easter is a day of resurrection, renewal, and...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 15, 2025 | Celebrations, Ritual
The Egg in Myth, Magic, and Ritual Easter eggs hold a lot more magic than just chocolate. Beneath the pastel wrappings and chocolate shells, the egg is one of the most ancient and universal symbols in the spiritual world. It’s the seed of life, the womb of...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 15, 2025 | Full Moon Meanings, Lunar
Get ready for the Full Pink Moon this weekend! As spring awakens the Northern Hemisphere with new blossoms and warmer breezes, the night sky reflects this transformation with a radiant full moon known as the Pink Moon. Far from actually turning pink, this moon rises...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 10, 2025 | Elemental Magic, Ritual
Working with Earth’s Oldest Healers to Cleanse, Ground, and Begin Again Anyone else feeling clogged up after this past winter? The old emotions. The stagnant thoughts. The heavy patterns and congestion that have built up over the darker months. Taking the time to...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 9, 2025 | Ritual, Spring Equinox
I’m excited to share one of my favorite Spring rites with you: The Egg Ritual! The egg is one of the most ancient and powerful symbols of life, fertility, and cosmic potential. Long before it became associated with pastel baskets and Easter bunnies, the egg was...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 9, 2025 | Dieties + Spirits, Ritual, Spring Equinox
Working with the Goddess of Light: Rebirth, Balance, and the Magic of Spring Who is Ostara? As the Earth softens beneath our feet and green shoots pierce through the thawing soil, a powerful feminine presence stirs in the wheel of the year. She is Ostara, goddess of...
by Jessie Cross | Apr 8, 2025 | Elemental Magic, Energy Medicine, Grounding
Put Roots Down Anywhere: Staying Centered in a Chaotic World Let’s face it: There’s a lot going on right now. In today’s fast-paced world, where overstimulation and digital overwhelm are the norm, grounding ourselves regularly is more than a wellness...
