Spirits & Seasons
Category Purpose:
The Spirits & Seasons category honors the rhythm of the natural world—celebrating the Wheel of the Year, moon phases, and seasonal energy through intentional living, ritual recipes, and grounded reflections.
Use Spirits & Seasons for content tied to seasonal transitions, rituals, magical living, or Wheel of the Year observances.
Includes:
– Wheel of the Year posts (Sabbats like Beltane, Litha, Samhain, etc.)
– Moon phase rituals and seasonal spellwork
– Seasonal self-care guides (e.g., Desert Summer Self-Care)
– Intentional living posts rooted in nature cycles
– Seasonal magical ingredients or mocktails designed for ritual useExcludes:
– Recipes or printables with no seasonal or magical connection
– Everyday planner or lifestyle posts unless they reference seasonal magicNote: Posts here often overlap with Mocktails, Kitchen Witchery, and Free Resources—use your intuition, but prioritize Spirits & Seasons if the focus is on energetic alignment or celebration.
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Full Moon Lavender Ritual: A Bath for Clarity & Calm
Honoring the Full Buck Moon in Capricorn – July 10, 2025 When the moon is full, it offers us a mirror: a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our inner truth. This Full Moon in Capricorn invites grounding and clarity, an anchor in the swirl of summer energy. Whether you’re knee-deep in projects or shifting from celebration into reflection, this lavender bath ritual is your space to breathe. This ritual is simple, calming, and deeply nourishing. All you need is a bath, a little lavender, and the willingness to sink into stillness. What You’ll Need: The Ritual Practical Magic Lavender Element of Air • Peace • Protection A flower…
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Lavender Rose Moon Mocktail
A Drink for the Full Moon Intended for ritual consumption and summer magic, the Lavender Rose Moon Mocktail was created for raising a glass to the full moon in July. This mocktail combines the floral notes of rose and lavender along with the citrusy brightness of lemon. The drink is finished with a sparkling mineral finish, making it ideal for either a private moment or a picnic under the stars. This mocktail is perfect for moon circles. It’s perfect for the Litha season. Every sip of the mocktail, whether it contains a botanical spirit or not, brings intention and beauty to every sip. I love to serve it during full…
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How We Celebrated Litha: Food, Fire & Seasonal Magic
The celebration of Litha, the summer solstice, honors growth, warmth, and the fire that is the focal point of the season. Slowing down and celebrating time with purpose, delicious food, and a little seasonal magic are also important to us. Here’s the breakdown of our Litha weekend celebration. Three days of getting together, cooking, laughing, and making plans made up this year’s celebration, which was straightforward but incredibly fulfilling. We eschewed the ornate altar setup in favor of what felt authentic: grilled meals, herbs from the garden, a backyard bonfire (in the end), and peaceful times spent at the table. Some of it was planned, much of it was intuitive,…
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Citrus Sun Spritz Mocktail – A Toast to the Solstice Sun
The summer solstice, also called Litha in magical traditions, marks the brightest and longest day of the year. It’s a time filled with sun, blooming herbs, and high-energy celebrations. Whether you’re dancing in a meadow or relaxing in your backyard, this moment invites you to honor nature’s fiery peak with intention and joy. That’s where the Citrus Sun Spritz Mocktail comes in. It’s a refreshing, sun-inspired drink made with zesty lemon, aromatic rosemary, and bubbly sparkle. More than just a beverage, this mocktail acts as a vibrant ritual for honoring the light. Whether you’re deeply into seasonal spirituality or just love a good drink, this one’s got a little sparkle…
