July is such a fun month, full of magical happenings and pagan celebrations. July is such a fabulous month. We think of picnics and games, long nights under the stars, gathering herbs for potions, and vacations. July is just chock full of magical happenings.
The Celtic Month of Hazel symbolizes inspiration and wisdom. It is a good time to learn a new skill and practice spells that develop your awareness.
The Ogham letter for the Month of Hazel is Coll, which roughly translates as inner life force. Build alliances and understanding.
The WAG Festival which took place in August was a dedication to the death of the goddess Osiris. During WAG the Ancient Egyptian people honored the passage of souls and their journey to the afterlife.
The festival dates back to the Old Kingdom (2572 – 2130 BC). The dates actually shifted annually as the festival was based on the flooding of the Nile River.
The Thoth feast is a celebration of Thoth, the Egyptian God. Thoth was the scribe for gods and humans alike. He recorded everything from history to stories to songs.
Thoth is full of knowledge and wisdom. His Egyptian name was Djehuty, which means “He who is like the Ibis.”
Holly is an evergreen, has masculine energy, and is symbolic of immortality. Said to repel lightning strikes it was often planted near homes. It is notably the wood used in Harry Potter’s wand.
The month Tinne, as called by the Celts, fell around the holiday of Lughnasa. We often associate evergreen Holly with winter and the Yule Season because during the summer solstice the Holly King defeats the Oak King and the days start to get shorter.
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