WALPURGISNACHT
Walpurgisnacht In German witch lore, the greatest of the pagan festivals celebrating fertility and one of the major Sabbats observed by witches.
Walpurgisnacht is the same as Beltane or may Eve and is celebrated on the night of April 30 in observance of the burgeoning spring. Walpurgisnacht became associated with Saint Walburga, a nun of Wimbourne, England, who went to Germany in 748 to found a monastery.
She died at Heidenheim on February 25, 777. She was enormously popular, and cults dedicated to her quickly sprang into existence.
In roman martyrology, her feast day is may 1.
During the witch hunts, Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, was believed to be a night of witch revelry throughout Germany, the Low Countries and Scandinavia. Witches mounted their brooms and flew to mountaintops, where they carried on with wild feasting, dancing and copulation with Demons and the Devil.
Montague Summers observes in The History of Witchcraft and Demonology (1926), “There was not a hill-top in Finland, so the peasant believed, which at midnight on the last day of April was not thronged by Demons and sorcerers.”In Germany, the Brocken, a dominant peak in the Harz mountains, was the most infamous site of the witch sabbats.
The Harz mountains are in a wild region of northern Germany (now part of the German Democratic republic), a fitting locale for the reputed witch gatherings. So common was the belief in the sabbats that maps of the Harz drawn in the 18th century almost always depicted witches on broomsticks converging upon the Brocken.St.
Walpurga was a gentle woman who lived a life of exceptional holiness. Yet the festival that carries her name, like other sabbats celebrated by witches, became associated with diabolic activities. Contemporary Pagans and Witches observe the holiday with traditional festivities of dancing, rituals and feasting, none of which are associated with the Devil.
THE PASSIONATE NIGHT OF WALPURGIS
The Passionate Night of Walpurgis
Dear Witches,
The passionate Night of Walpurgis is almost here. April is a time full of warm experiences, wild ideas, and important changes. Our nature is getting more vocal every day, reminding us that every tiny bit of grass and each cell in a human body is ready to recharge for an inspiring sproing ride.
The whole world is full of youthful energy. However, this April meets us followed by heavy challenges that will require more attention, and concentration – balance and peace of mind are extremely important these days. During this month search for calming inspiration for your goals, while also trying to find your place in the tricky quests that April brought this time.
The First Quarter Moon
Be ready to evolve your reservoir of strength and determination while heading towards the First Quarter Moon. Same as always, the First Quarter Moon gives us time to reevaluate goals and wishes. And while this April is full of important occasions both in the sky and on Earth try to make your own system that would guide you through this eventful month.
Fill your goals and plans for success with the power of god Thor. Patchouli, ambergris, and oriental spices meet the magic of the god of thunder in our special candles.
Lilith or the Black Moon enters the Sign of Cancer
On the 15th of April the infamous Black Moon, also known as Lilith begins its endeavor in the sign of Cancer. Lilith is a holder of bad karma and most negative experiences of the past. Up until the 8th of January 2023, while Lilith will be cruising in the sign of Cancer, those born under this sign should be very wise and respectful towards their past, family, and the things that tie them with their ancestors.
The Black Moon is a talented concertmaster able to juggle human emotions and fill them with depressive moods, fears, panic, and inability to face own problems and solve them. Gemini people can breathe more freely now and celebrate Lilith leaving their sign, while Cancer people should seek protection and help from the Norn sisters and their magic of human fate.
Meeting the Sun Eclipse
On the 30th of April, 8:42 PM GMT a Sun Eclipse in the Taurus sign will take its place. This heavenly event will have an important weight on a person’s finances. A month until the eclipse and a month after one should be extremely careful with financial planning – business strategy, various global business activities, investments, loans, and other financial operations should be especially well-considered during these months. Major mistakes might occur around the eclipse time. In the face of an eclipse, a person is more willing to overestimate his or her financial abilities in general. If you feel that financial well-being is the key focus in your life, the eclipse is a great reminder for re-evaluating your priorities and finding the meaning of life in different areas.
Support will come from the god Freyr during the eclipse. The god of fertility and prosperity will fill your days with financial success and aromas of patchouli, bergamot, and myrrh.
The Passionate Night of Walpurgis
Are you ready to meet a new month? This passionate transition is one of the most exciting on the entire journey of the Wheel of Year.
Heading from the night 30th of April to the first day of May we’ll be all welcome to attend the vibrant festivities of the Beltane Sabbath also known as Walpurgis Night. Women are ordained to the magical world of witchery on this night, ready to start their eternal union with the Devil.
There is no surprise, all the main rituals are dedicated to womanhood, fertility, sexuality, love, and passion on this night. A real icon of this night is the desired goddess Freya, guarding the love life of humanity and ready to share her magical powers with you.
Celebrating the Taurus Sign
On the 20th of April Sun will begin the journey in the sign of Taurus. The sign guarded by the planet of Venus has an important part in the Tarot cards – the Third arcane known as the Empress. This archetype mimics the most important traits of Taurus people perfectly.
The Emperess – a woman, mother, lover, and maid – unites four important roles and strengths of femininity. The spells of The Empress candle are a true wish of sensuality, tenderness, and sexuality for your Taurus friends, lovers, and for those who want to reveal the powerful colors of womanhood in their lives.
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