Beltaine in Australia: A Fire Spell for Becoming
Welcome. Beltaine is here, that point in the year where spring is at its peak and summer is just around the corner. Traditionally celebrated from October 31 to November 1, this year the exact midpoint between Ostara and Litha falls on November 8, 2025.
Down here in the Southern Hemisphere, we feel it differently, the days are longer, the air warmer, and the city is full of colour. In Naarm, the scent of jasmine still hangs on, while roses start to take over. The veil between worlds feels thinner…..
Scorpio Season in the Studio: Creative Alchemy & Transformation
It’s hard to believe it’s been a full year since I began this blog. My very first post was published on the Libra New Moon and now, here we are again, circling back to where it all began.
In the early days, I shared new and full moon reflections, but as we descended into the darker half of the year, I slowed my rhythm. I began focusing on the new moon, creating deeper, more intentional editions and so, The Art Witch Journal was born. The full moon updates continued over on Facebook through my Cycles of Craft deep dives, where I explored….
A Seasonal Threshold in Melbourne/Naarm
Hello creative alchemists,
Welcome to this Special Edition of the Art Witch Journal for the Spring Equinox.
Here in the Southern Hemisphere, the wheel of the year turns on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 4:19 am AEST.
In Melbourne/Naarm, we feel this shift deeply. The air softens, blossoms spill from branches, and there’s a hum of renewal in the streets and gardens. Wattles have already had their golden blaze, magpies are swooping to protect their young, and the air carries both warmth and the occasional crispness of winter’s retreat. The days are growing longer, the mornings a little brighter, and we find ourselves naturally leaning toward balance, hope, and new beginnings…..
Imbolc in Australia: A Seed Spell for New Beginnings
Imbolc arrives in the Southern Hemisphere around August 1st, with the exact cross-quarter moment in 2025 falling on August 7th at 10:14am AEST. It’s a gentle turning of the wheel, a quiet whisper that the light is returning, even if the chill still lingers.
Here in Melbourne/Naarm, Imbolc feels different from the snowy landscapes where its Celtic roots first took hold. Instead of snowdrops, we watch wattles bloom. Instead of frozen earth, we see the first bees stir and listen to magpies’ herald longer days. It’s a season of slow renewal, a moment to pause, breathe, and plant seeds, literal and metaphorical….
Seasonal Musings - Winter Solstice Edition
Hello creative alchemists,
Welcome to the longest night of the year. The Winter Solstice is here, a sacred turning point on the Wheel of the Year, a threshold between shadow and light, endings and beginnings.
There’s a stillness in the air that feels different. Ancient. This is a time when the earth whispers its old stories and invites us to rest, reflect, and root into the quiet before the slow return of the sun.
So, grab a cuppa, or perhaps a cheeky mulled wine and let’s sink into the solstice magic together.
A Brief History of Yule & the Longest Night
Before Christmas, there was Yule.
Yule is an ancient midwinter festival….
Samhain: A Time of Remembrance: Special Edition Blog
The nights are stretching out longer now, and there’s that certain crispness in the air that whispers change is coming. It’s time for our Samhain gathering here on the blog, a moment to honour the turning of the Wheel and the ancestors who walk beside us.
Mabon: Welcoming the Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere
As the wheel turns and we step into the autumn equinox, or Mabon, we find ourselves in a moment of balance. Day and night are equal, a fleeting pause before the darkness slowly begins to overtake the light. Here in the Southern Hemisphere, autumn doesn’t always look like the classic imagery of crisp air and golden leaves, our climate and landscapes tell a different story. But the shift is still felt deep in our bones. The days become shorter…..
Lammas: Honouring the First Harvest & Our Creative Cycles
Living in the Southern Hemisphere, our experience of the Wheel of the Year is different from the Northern Hemisphere traditions often found in mainstream paganism. Here, Lammas coincides with the height of summer’s warmth beginning to wane, the first golden hints of autumn approaching, and a deep gratitude for the abundance that sustains us. It’s a time to slow down, reflect on what we’ve cultivated, and prepare for the shifting season ahead.
Ways to celebrate: