A group of witches is commonly referred to as a coven. Historically, witches were often portrayed as individuals who practiced witchcraft in secrecy, but in reality, many witches formed close-knit groups or covens. A coven is typically a group of witches who come together to practice their craft, learn from each other, and support one another's spiritual journeys. Covens can vary in size, from small groups of just a few members to larger gatherings with dozens of witches. Within a coven, there is usually a hierarchy or leadership structure that helps to organize and guide the group. This leadership is often represented by a high priestess and/or a high priest, who are responsible for leading rituals, providing guidance to members, and maintaining the traditions and values of the coven.
She walks dark
earthen places,
Her light shines
in all faces
She's fierce
and fires burning
hurrah
She's tree fern
and fishes,
the source
of earthly blisses
She's kindness
in a rainbow
hurrah
Fill the altar with symbols of winter like pinecones, evergreen boughs of fir and cedar, and wreaths, and you can even add a yule log as a finishing touch. It also celebrates a miracle of light, where just a day s supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight days.
This leadership is often represented by a high priestess and/or a high priest, who are responsible for leading rituals, providing guidance to members, and maintaining the traditions and values of the coven. Covens may meet regularly for rituals and ceremonies, such as celebrating the phases of the moon or conducting spellwork. These gatherings allow witches to come together in a sacred space to connect with the divine, harness their energy, and manifest their intentions.
Winter Solstice Wiccan Rituals and Traditions
Winter Solstice is the longest night and shortest day of the year. Solstice marks the start of winter. It is also known as the returning of light. After the shortest day the sun starts to return and slowly but surely with it, the return of warmth and light.
Winter Solstice is December 21st, when the sun moves into Capricorn. Solstice is celebrating the rebirth of the sun and a pivotal point on our seasonal cycle
The Seasonal Cycle of the Year is Created by Earth’s Annual Orbit Around the Sun.
Solstices are the extreme points as Earth’s axis tilts toward or away from the sun—when days and nights are longest or shortest. On equinoxes, days and nights are equal in all parts of the world. Four cross-quarter days roughly mark the midpoints in between solstices and equinoxes. We commemorate these natural turning points in the Earth’s cycle. Seasonal celebrations of most cultures cluster around these same natural turning points.
December 21 Solstice/Winter: returning of the light—Kwanzaa (African-American), Soyal (Hopi), Jul (Scandinavian), Cassave/Dreaming (Taino), Chanukah (Jewish), Christmas (Christian), Festival of Hummingbirds (Quecha). Goddess Festivals: Freya (Norse), Lucia (Italy, Sweden), Sarasvati (India).
"The longest night gifts us with time to enter the darkness, fully. We hold our breaths with nature, where life is suspended, waiting in extremis. The stillness behind action gathers as we empty and trust in our renewal. What will you give/lose to the night?"
Oak Chezar © Mother Tongue Ink 2019
The holy days are our soul’s watering holes where we ritually recalibrate ourselves, express our full palette of colours, our innate wholeness, delight and reverence through self-styled ceremonies and celebrations.
They infuse our energy with joy and sublime gratitude, make our chosen actions more potent. They are how we open the weave, bring in all the tender ways of the sacred, give unbroken ancestral connection back to ourselves.
Half of the Earth's quest for regenerative healing takes place in dormancy and darkness. She needs our fallow with the land and trees as much as she needs our activism.
Dark holy days are where we restore our depth, "see" the most far-reaching solutions especially during our bodies' times of heightened consciousness which include menstrual bleeding, giving birth, menopause, Elder age and dying.
In addition to practicing magic and spirituality, covens also serve as a support system for their members. Witches in a coven often form close bonds and friendships, offering each other emotional support and guidance. They may share knowledge, experiences, and resources to help one another grow in their craft. Covens can have different traditions, beliefs, and practices, depending on the specific path each coven follows. Some covens may focus on a specific deity or pantheon, while others may have a more eclectic or general approach to witchcraft. It is important to note that witchcraft and covens come in many different forms. Some witches may choose to practice solitary, while others may join or form covens. Each individual and group has their own unique beliefs, practices, and traditions that shape their witchcraft. Overall, a group of witches, or coven, offers a sense of community, support, and shared knowledge for individuals who follow the path of witchcraft. Whether practicing together or separately, witches find strength and spiritual fulfillment in their connections with others who share their faith and beliefs..
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