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Tarot

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300

This Weeks Tarot Pull

Deck

The Light Seer’s Deck

8 of Swords

Feeling stuck, Open your eyes to see the truth

5 Of Pentacles

Health or financial diffuclties, Feeling Left out,
Take a chance and open the door ask for help

5 wands

Competition, Conflict, Control, Ambition

Keep Right Side Up On The Broomstick Witches

New Beginnings

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:59:29 +1300

Well things have certainly changed for me over the last week
due to my poor health, I have had tyo resign from my work of
26 years which to me was sad as I had made alot of friends.
I still get to go to the long service watch ceramony so that
is at least something, but it is a big change for me and is going
to take a bit of getting use to eventhough I have been off for nearly
a year. I got a letter to say I am on the waiting list to see Respitory
Clinic at the hospital but that will be another four months though.
On the witchy side of things, last weeks tarot pull was so spot on with me
I just hope that I have the same luck this week lets hope. I can’t beleive
that in a few weeks us here in the south will be celebrating Baltane I mean,
where has the year gone one minute it was Jan now it’s October, better start looking
for flowers to make my lovely wife a baltane basket as I do that most years since
I came out of the broom closet lol. I hope everybody is having a good life so far
keep smiling keep safe and have a very Witchy Week.

Weather Getting Warmer

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:32:11 +1200

Well as we turn in to spring and start celebrating Ostara
here in the southern hemisphere, the weather has certainly
started to get warmer which is going to be great.
Especially when I get my health back on track so I can
then get back out on my bike and start exploring again.
So far it has gotten up to 23deg/cent which is good for a change,
I am hoping to find a good template to do a tarot journal for next year
and bind it myself as I do love to do bookbinding it is hmm fun releaxing
and at the end you have created someting totaly amazing.
For this website coming up I am hoping to get a calander page for
the dates of the wheel of the year for us in the southern part of the world,
as there is alot for the nothern part so lets hope I can get that sorted for the
rest of 2026 I am also hoping to get staff finished as got to do some sanding
and a resin piece for the top have a few wee projects like that but just getting to
them is pretty hard with my breathing and the blood clots on my lungs, which sadly I
also have had to put playing the recorder on hold as I can’t hold my breath for that
long of a period which makes that basically impossible to play or should I say play good.

Tarot

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:57 +1200

Ok this is just a bit of a short post really, and that is I am going to be adding
a Tarot page here and it will have a weekly pull not on the same day
every week but hopefully close to it. It will have the cards I pull and also a
brief decsription of the cards it will be a three card pull, it is just something
that I thought I might add to make things a bit more interesting around here, and
it might help someone who needs some insight, in case anyone is interested I will be
using the “Light Seers” Deck which in mu own opinion has some bloody amazing artwork,
Take care all my Witchy Brothers and Sisters

Crafting

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:57:15 +1200

Crafting as we do practice the craft of course, so what have I been up to
a year or so ago I found a great piece of driftwood at the beach which I
thought would make a great staff. So I have carved out the Triple Moon
symbols in to it and going to fill it with maybe blue resin and cover the
bottom half as well just for design features lol but at the top I am carving
it out in a swirl type design so I can put some sort of crystal in there,
then of course bless it and use it in my craft, proberly also wipe it down with
a beeswax polish to protect it, but will buff out the resin.
Also I have made up a blade for my bookbinding plough so it will make the
edges look smooth and crisp and clean and of course straight.
So health wise I am still in a lot of pain from the nerve damage,
which is what the Doctors are thinking that it is, not getting much
sleep so making it heard to do things, that is why I haven’t been updating
my site as much as I would like to, hoping to be ablew to do that more
once I see the specilist.
I can’t beleive it is nearly the turning of the wheel again I mean wow,
where has this year gone going to be Spring here in the Southern Hemisphere
before we know it, be having to change out my candles again on my alter
I have managed to get together all my candle anointing oils in my Apothacary so happy about that and got the recipies all put in my Grimoire.
Speaking of Grimoires, I know this may be weird but as we are the owners of
our Grimoire’s what happens when we can’t practice our craft or pass over.
Has anyone thought of a Transfer of ownership spell/Incantation to pass it on
just a thought really.

Calander

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Wheel Of The Year Calander 2026

Season	Traditional Date	2026 Date
Lammas	February 1st	February 4, 5:45am
Mabon(Autumnal Equinox)	March 21st	March 22, 12:46am
Samhain	April 30th-May 1st	May 5, 9:37pm
Yule(Winter Solstice)	June 21st	June 21st, 6:24pm
Imbolc	August 1st	August 7th, 9:41pm
Ostara(Spring Equinox)	September 21st	September 23rd, 10:05am
Beltane	October 31st	November 7th, 7:37pm
Litha(Summer Solstice)	December 21st	December 21st approx

Ostara

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200

The Wheels Turns to Ostara

Traditional Date: September 21st
2026 Date : September 23, 2026 10:05am

The pagan spring equinox, widely known as Ostara, is a seasonal festival celebrating
balance, rebirth, and the awakening of the earth.
In the Southern Hemisphere, it happens around September 22 or 23.
It marks the official start of spring and the end of winter.
During the spring equinox, the sun shines directly above the Earth’s equator,
giving both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness
Witches and practitioners of The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Ostara, Holi, and Purim honor the
Germanic lunar goddess Ēostre (or Ostara), who embodies fertility, dawn, and new beginnings.

Update

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:20:57 +1200

Just thought, I would write a bit of a update on how things are going.
Life has been good well ok to tell the truth still in a lot of pain,
due to nerve damage can’t wait to see the specialist in August
to see where I am going wither it can be fixed if it is just the bone
irritating the nerve or the verve itself, was told if it is the nerve
then they won’t operate as the risks to high.
On to the witchy side of things as I know thats what everyone is here for
not my ramblings lol, I really haven’t been up to doing any spell work or
divination as of late due to my health not really in the mindset. I don’t
want to really do any incase i leave a pathway open it is always in the
back of my mind that is. With the wheel turning once again as we in the Southern
Hemisphere head in to Yule/Mid-Winter/Winter Solstice the year is moving fast.
In fact to tell the truth I haven’t even prepeared anything for this year so might
be just a candle ritual and some divination with my Tarot cards, which in all
honesty I haven’t spent much time with so they will not be happy about that.
I have also been getting things ready to paint my gravel bike but was going to
add a witchy like theme with some decals maybe broomstick on the down tube and
a pentagram on the front haha that would turn away any theives as it would be
so unique lol the colours that I have thought of is Red and Green(Red is my
favourite colour) Sitting here typing this up on a rainy Saturday morning in June
with the heat pump going keeping warm, Zimba has gone back to bed life of a cat
I suppose but anyway until next time.

Familiar

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:15:23 +1200

Zimba’s	Familiar Antics

From Author Shawn Mcguire

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Purchase At Shawn Mcguire.com

Synopsis

If you enjoy cozy mystery books with witches, small-town settings, and page-turning plots, you’ll love the Whispering Pines Mysteries series!

What readers love about this series:

Twisty small-town murder mysteries with magical elements
Charming Northwoods lakeside village
Resourceful and determined crime-solving protagonist
Cozy mystery atmosphere with paranormal intrigue
Perfect for fans of cozy witch mysteries

With 18 books in this series you will want to just keep on reading.

Podcasts I Listen To

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Podcasts

Back On The Broomstick A Modern Witch’s Spoken Word Grimoire:
Launched in February 2023, “Back on the Broomstick” is a weekly podcast covering modern pagan and witchcraft practices.
The show is the brainchild of two witch friends with decades of experience under their belts.
This podcast is more than just a discussion; it’s a journey of reconnection.

Conjuring Curiosities
A historical seamstress tells her witchy friend about the most macabre aspects of the Victorian era.
A new topic focusing on the 1800s every week, as well as a collective tarot reading and spiritual advice!

Youtube Channel's I Follow

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Youtube Channel’s

Life is life

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:44:23 +1200

It has been one of them months, to tell the truth when everything that could go wrong
actually did. From bills, car repairs, to health you name it and it didn’t help when
I did a spread I pulled “The Tower” of all things I didn’t need that to tell me things
were getting worse.
I think though everything is going to get better the next couple of cards, were actually
very good so luck might be starting to be on my side. The wheel is about to start
to turn again and for us in the Southern part of the world we are coming
in to Samhain and can diffently feel the veil starting to get thinner,
I had better get my butt in to gear and start thinking what I am going to be doing
as I time is ticking on.While all this been happening I did get a bit of a
bonus during the weekend, to help me with my bookbinding I am teaching myself
book binding started late last year for something that has peaked my interest for a while,
but anyway what I got was the base with the rails cut out for a book plough so all
I have to do is make the top part where the blade site for trimming the
text block so yippee one thing that has gone right for me. Sorry this post
has been a bit of a mixture between ranting etc. Hope everyone has a witchy week

Autumn Equniox

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:48:52 +1200

With today being the Autumn Equniox the wheel has turned again,
I will celebrating on the 22nd due to some health issues, not
wanting to perform a ritual when not really 100% as I dont’t
know what the affect that would have.
But waking up and seeing the sun rising the reds and pinks
hughes in the sky is a pretty amazing thing to see,
I haven’t updated my blog in a while due to some health issues
I had a bbroken rib and it caused some nerve damage so in alot
of pain due to that waiting oon a operation, and can’t work.
But in saying that I am teaching myself bookbinding and have
done acouple of books, got the manuscripts from guttenburg.com
some some really good classics from there.
Yesterday was able to go for a walk through our public gardens
and got some acorns which had falllen to decorate my alter
and being Sunday today will also pulll some cards to see what
they have to say, my at the present favourite deck is
“The lightseeres Deck” the artwork on them is totally amazing
from the colours to the images on the cards them selves.
well thats all that I can think of writing at this time

Cinnamon Abundance Ritual

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Cinnamon Abundance Ritual for the first of the month

1- On the first day of the month, put cinnamon powder in the palm of your right hand and go to the door of your house.

2 – Before blowing the powder, repeat with faith:

“When this cinnamon blows, prosperity here will enter. When this cinnamon blows, abundance will come to stay. When this cinnamon blows, abundance here will live!”

3- Blow the cinnamon from the outside to the inside of your house, thinking that abundance and success will enter your house together with the powder.

Favourite Links

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Podcasts

Conjuring Curiosities

Demystify Magic

New World Witchery

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Youtube Channels

Ostara Ritual

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

An Equinox Candle Ritual
You Will Need
For this, you will need three candles in white, green, and yellow,
a bowl of milk or fresh water, another bowl of honey or sugar, and lavender or violet oil.
Method

Anoint the three candles with the oil, and set them on your altar.
Light the green candle. This represents the earth, as it blossoms back into life. As the candle burns, meditate on the earth awakening from winter.What does this growth mean to you? What seeds do you hope to plant and harvest as the year rolls onward?
Next, light the yellow candle. This represents the sun, who will join with the earth to produce new life. Meditate on this growing warmth and joy How can you help cultivate it in your life, and spread its blessing to others?
4, Then, light the white candle. Meditate on the relationships between nature and humanity, and humanity and your gods (if you have them). The earth nourishes people, how can you give back to it?
When you are ready, say thank you to the earth and sun. Mingle the honey and the milk together, to represent the sun impregnating the fertile earth. Pour your offering on the ground, or in your garden.

Spirituality and Knowledege

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200

Heal The Witch Wound by Celeste Larsen

PaperBack On Amazon
Kindle
Kobo
Instagram

Synopsis

You were born to live a magical life. Deep within your soul, you know this; it is why you picked up this book. But there is another reason why you now hold this book in your hands: because some part of you feels it is unsafe to fully embrace the magic that exists within and around you. This part of you carries an age-old wound - one that keeps you from claiming your magic, owning your power, and shining fearlessly in your truth. This is the ‘witch wound.’ Healing the Witch Wound is not about going back in time or dwelling on the atrocities of the past-quite the opposite. This work is about taking steps now to reclaim your power, live a more magical life, and embody your most authentic self. This book will lead you through a diverse range of practices, including spell work, rituals, meditations, and journal prompts to help you uncover and work through feelings of reticence, uncertainty, and fear. Some practices may not resonate for you, while others may be deeply impactful. Take what works, adapt and customise where you can, and leave the rest. This is your journey.

About Me

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1200

Blessed Be, and welcome witches to my corner of the universe. I mainly do protection and sigil
magic with a bit of candle magic thrown in for good measure, but if you tick me off
not afraid of a bit of baneful magic as well.
I would describe my practice as a Solitary with a bit of Eclectic thrown in for
good measure. I designed this page to share my experiences and knowledge with you all
along with a lot of other crap as well as I see fit. Here in the small town of Oamaru,
New Zealand there is not a lot of pagan and witchy people and if there is they really
keep to themselves in this small town.
So I hope you enjoy your visit and keep coming back