Posts by Christy Abate
What is Imbolc? The Meaning, Rituals, and Why This Quiet Season Matters
There’s something about this moment in winter that feels tender. We’re not rushing toward spring yet—but we’re no longer in the deepest dark. It’s an in-between season. A quiet inhale and a long exhale. A time to be cozy, where we can think and just be. That’s why I love Imbolc. To explore this moment,…
Read MoreThe Year of the Fire Horse: An Invitation to Walk in Beauty
For the past several years, a word of the year has been chosen for me. I don’t pick it—it arrives. And for that year, I work with the full expression of that word as both a spiritual practice and a lived experience. Over time, this expanded to include angels, ascended masters, and one major arcana…
Read MoreEnchanted Yule: Rituals, Treasures, and the Magic of Winter’s Longest Night
Have you ever wanted to capture the spirit of the season and weave it into your home and heart? Now you can. Follow the ancients back in time and discover simple rituals that help you bring stillness, peace, and—most importantly—reverence into your life. Winter Solstice is a sacred threshold: a moment to release what has…
Read More8/8 Is Not Just a Date—It’s a Portal. Here’s How to Make Magic with It
The Lion’s Gate is a potent time of initiation, spiritual magic, and deep transformation. It begins when the Sun enters the constellation of Leo in late July (this year, July 23) and peaks on 8/8—one of the most powerful energetic days of the year. The effects of this celestial alignment can be felt until August…
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