Author: A Solitary Pagan
Summer Solstice Celebration
Summer Solstice presents us with a time to celebrate! The Summer Solstice arrives on the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Solstice happens twice each year – in Winter near December 21 and in summer near June 21. The festival is sometimes called “Litha,” which means light. “Solstice” means sun stand. The sun is at the height of its power during Summer Solstice and appears to linger a...
Summer Solstice
Since the bleak midwinter, the sun’s litha has been steadily growing. The earth is bursting with beauty and bounty. The Mother Goddess is great with child at Summer Solstice and the Oak King is at his height of power and success. Now is the time to notice and appreciate fullness, blooming, creativity, individuality and fulfillment of promise. As with each of the Celtic festivals, fire plays a huge...
The crone aspect of the Female Metaphor
The crone aspect of the Female Metaphor is commonly interpreted as a symbol of accumulated experience and the acceptance of endings. In various ancient societies, the crone was regarded as a figure associated with regeneration and insight. She was often described as a keeper of mysteries and a guide through transitional periods, representing knowledge gained through exposure to both positive and n...
A Witch honours Women’s Day
Fathers and Mothers are equals in the seeds of nature, one gives birth the other maintains its direction, it is easy to find faults in each others company, but know nature prizes life and falls ill at the idea of new death, what can one say about growth but the hope and love that is shared and given from one world and the next, but when this freedom to be the giver and taker is removed without th...
Witchcraft Old School
Old school, what is that.. well its a schooling that exist longer then any other schools now defunked, it is a school of thought, learning that has accepted the natures and rules of its awareness and make up that have allowed it to continue as the only if ever deemed education still available… so is it just idle thought and backward notions, If it was then why have those who claimed to be it...
Witches Air
The element of Air is a core part of witchcraft. It stands for intellect, communication, inspiration, and the breath of life. Air is the invisible force that connects everything and carries our intentions out into the universe. In magical practice, Air is linked to the direction East, the sunrise, and the season of spring. These all represent new beginnings, clarity, and awakening. Air is the elem...
Morning Glory Muffins
1 1/4 cup sugar2 1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shredded coconut3/4 cup raisins4 large grated carrots (2 cups)1 apple, shredded8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup pecans or walnuts3 eggs1 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla Sift together the sugars, flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Add the fruit, carrots, nuts, and ...
Golden Herb Rolls
2/3 cup milk1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine1/4 cup water4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/3 cup granulated sugar1 package quick-rising yeast2 teaspoons dried savory leaves, crushed1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed, crushed1 cup canned pumpkin4 eggs, divided2 tablespoons sesame seeds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 20 to 24 muffin cups....
Apple Spread
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1 c. grated cheddar cheese1/4 c. mayonnaisedash of sugar1 c. chopped apple with peel1/2 c. chopped celery1/2 c. chopped pecans Mix together the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until well blended. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Apple Muffins
2 cups self rising flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 cup chopped dried apple*1 egg3/4 cup milk1/4 cup vegetable oil Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 muffin tins. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and add the egg, milk and oil. Stir the ingredients until they are just blended. Do not overmix. Spoon the batter into greased muffin pans, filli...
Apple Bread
1/2 c. margarine3/4 c. sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla2 c. flour1 tsp. soda1/2 tsp. salt1/3 c. sour milk or orange juice1 c. chopped cooking apples (no need to peel)1/3 c. chopped walnuts In mixer, cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, soda and salt. Add to mixture and alternate with liquid. Add apples and walnuts. Turn into greased 9×5 loaf pan. Bake for about 1 hour at 3...
Apple Sauce Loaf
1/2 c. shortening1 c. sugar2 eggs1 3/4 c. flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. soda1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. nutmeg1 c. applesauce1/2 c. nuts Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together dry ingredients and gradually add to mixture. Stir until well mixed and add applesauce and nuts. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Mix together 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tbsp. water ...