by Tia Johnson | Dec 28, 2020 | Goddesses, Rituals
The Charge of The Goddess is a centuries-old time-honored speech that is normally read at the beginning of Wiccan ritual by a Hight Priestess who is speaking on behalf of the Goddess. I place this version at the end of my first book, To Be Goddess: Every Woman Is A... Read more
by Tia Johnson | Dec 21, 2020 | Celebrations, Rituals
Before there was Christmas, there was Yule. I love origin stories as it provides a better appreciation for what we do and it helps us to understand why we do what we do. So much of what we say and do has pagan roots that have unfortunately been demonized over the... Read more
by Tia Johnson | Nov 18, 2020 | Rituals, Witch Tips
Like the other days, “Wednesday” is derived from many languages, too many to list but you can also go down that rabbit hole when you’re ready! Wednesday is named after the planet Mercury and was called Mercury’s day aka Dies Mercurii in ancient Roman times. Wednesday... Read more
by Tia Johnson | Nov 17, 2020 | Rituals, Witch Tips
Tuesday is named after the Norse deity of battles and courage Tiw, which is also spelled as Tyr or Tiu. Tiw is similar to the Roman god of war Mars. Long story short, Dies Martis (Marsday) became Tiwesdaeg became Tuesday. How’s that for a Jeopardy question and answer?... Read more
by Tia Johnson | Nov 9, 2020 | Rituals, Witchy Things
Monday, named after the moon, invokes lunar energies of inspiration, illusion, prophetic dreams, emotions, psychic abilities, travel, women’s mysteries, and fertility. Once upon a time, Monday was Moon’s day (Dies Lunae in Latin), Monandaeg (Old English) and... Read more
by Tia Johnson | Aug 2, 2017 | Rituals
Happy Hump Day! Last week, I gave you insights into my morning ritual. This week, I’m pulling back the curtains and telling you my secret recipe for a more magical night! I seriously love the night. I love the cool night breezes during the warm months and the crisp... Read more
by Tia Johnson | Jul 25, 2017 | Rituals
Hey, there, Spiritual Trailblazer! If you’re like me, which you probably are since you’re reading this lol, then you’re more of a night owl than a morning person. Don’t get me wrong, I love watching the sun come up, taking in deep breaths of that crisp morning air,... Read more