Constellation/Mazal- Taurus Element- Air Ruling Planets- Venus Tribe- Issachar Stone- Sapphire Color- blackish Symbol- sun and moon Letters- Vav (ו) Direction- East This week we once again celebrated the new moon and with it, we celebrated the new month of Iyar. The history of this word is unknown, but it is generally accepted to meanContinue reading “Iyar- The Month of Love & Light”
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Counting the Days
Anyone following me on social media will know that during Spring, immediately following the first night of Passover, I begin posting daily counting posts. This is my way of sharing my daily Omer counting with you. In Judaism, the seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot are known as the Omer, and we count these days to mark the passage of time from one holiday to the other.
Personal Reflections on the Passover Seder
I was not raised in Judaism. I came to it in my early 30s. I was not accustomed to the traditions of Passover. I attended my first seder in 2012. Since then, I’ve participated in my share of them- at least one, usually more, each year. I have accumulated several observations and thoughts over theContinue reading “Personal Reflections on the Passover Seder”
Miriam the Water Witch
The Prophetess Miriam, sister of Moses, is closely associated with water. Like the life giving liquid, Miriam was fluid and able to shapeshift into whatever state was necessary. She defied Pharoah and saved her baby brother’s life by placing him in a basket and setting him into the Nile. After the Israelites crossed the RedContinue reading “Miriam the Water Witch”
Nisan- The Month of Leadership and Redemption
Constellation/Mazal- Aries Element- Fire Ruling Planets- Mars Tribe- Judah Stone- Turquoise Color- Sky Blue Symbol- Lion Letters- Hei (ה) Direction- East This past week marked Rosh Chodesh Nisan, the beginning of the month of Nisan Nisan is a Babylonian term meaning setting out or putting to sleep. Both of these meanings are appropriate for theContinue reading “Nisan- The Month of Leadership and Redemption”
Jewitch Wheel of the Year
Most witchy types are familiar with the Celtic and/or pagan wheel of the year that includes the Quarter and Cross Quarter days of the year. I have been looking for a Jewitch specific wheel of the year, and haven’t really found anything that includes what I was looking for. So, I decided to make myContinue reading “Jewitch Wheel of the Year”
Adar- The Month of Good Fortune
Constellation/Mazal- Pisces Ruling Planets- Jupiter Tribe- Joseph (Ephraim & Menashe) Stone- Onyx Color- black Symbol- Egypt, Ox, Unicorn Letters- Kof ק and Gimmel ג Direction- West Rosh Chodesh Adar (head or beginning of the month) begins on the evening of February 24, 2020. The word Adar comes from ancient Babylonian and Hebrew. It means “toContinue reading “Adar- The Month of Good Fortune”
The Racism and Hatred of Jews Behind the K in Magic(k)
Back in 2018, I wrote a blog post called Magical Mindset in which I spoke briefly about why I don’t use the letter “k” that so many witches do in regards to magic. I said that it doesn’t matter because magic is a mindset and that these days we all know what is meant whenContinue reading “The Racism and Hatred of Jews Behind the K in Magic(k)”
Celebrating Trees and the Environment
Environmentalism plays a large role in modern Judaism. While it is a year round focus, one day of the year is devoted to trees and the environment- Tu B’Shevat. The name literally means fifteenth of Shevat, and falls at the full moon of Shevat. Falling in either January or February, it is one of severalContinue reading “Celebrating Trees and the Environment”
Shevat- The Month of Blessing and Righteousness
Constellation: Aquarius Ruling Planets: Saturn & Uranus Tribe: Asher Stone: Chrysolite Color: Blue-Green Symbol: Olive Tree Letter: Tzadi צ Direction: North Rosh Chodesh Shevat (head or beginning of the month) began on the evening of January 26, 2020. The word Shevat comes from ancient Akkadian. It means “lashing” and refers to the lashing rains thatContinue reading “Shevat- The Month of Blessing and Righteousness”
