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A Beginner’s Guide to The Wheel of the Year

March 17, 2023 - By The Blessings Butterfly

Michelle Lewis – The Blessings Butterfly If you are just getting started on your witches path, you’ve probably begun hearing about the Wheel of the Year. You might even be familiar with some of the names of the different sabbats such as Samhain or Yule that make up the points on the Wheel. This article is designed as an introduction, and gives you some quick insights to help you along the way. It’s not by any means an in depth look, but a helpful beginner’s guide. The Wheel of the Year is a calendar that describes the cyclical nature of…

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Winter Solstice Blessing

December 21, 2017 - By The Blessings Butterfly

The Long Winter’s Night, Winter Solstice (northern hemisphere) gifts us with the shortest amount of daylight. In this typically hectic time of year, it’s an invitation to choose to set down your stress and burdens in exchange for a little more peace, a little more quiet, a little more rest. Instead of trying to cram in MORE more more in less time, Why not shut it down a little early tonight and gift yourself with a hard reset? Enjoy a little longer glimpse of the star-filled night sky, the twinkling lights of the holidays, or even a little extra pillow…

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#MondayMantra for the Holidays

November 27, 2017 - By The Blessings Butterfly

A Monday Mantra for the holidays

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Year End Holidays: Free to be Festive (or not!)

December 23, 2016 - By The Blessings Butterfly

I do love so many things about this time of year: Winter Solstice, My Birthday, Christmas, Yule, Holiday Lights, New Year’s Eve and all of the celebration and reverence for the different sacred holidays. I love the festive feeling in the air and the excitement of finding special little gifts to give away. I love seeing the best in people, the spirit of generosity, the hope, the joy. I’ve seen the darker side too, and I know that this is also a very difficult time of year for many people. It can bring up family tensions through forced interactions,…

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Practice Graceful Self Love for the Holidays

November 23, 2016 - By The Blessings Butterfly

Whatever “Thanksgiving” means to you, whatever feelings, emotions, memories it brings up, however you celebrate the year end holidays or don’t… I invite you to spend some quiet time nurturing yourself and your soul. Remind yourself that you matter, despite how anyone around you may try to make you feel otherwise. Treat your body to a good stretch, lots of rest, and gentle movement such as a nice walk to ease pain & discomfort. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry because you deserve Joy and a life of Celebration. If you have especially challenging family dynamics to sit through, remind yourself…

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