Last week I mentioned how winter is the unsung hero of the Witchy year. And this time of year has no shortage of beautiful rituals—whether they be simple ones such as giving a gift to another person, or great community rites around bonfires meant to call back the sun.
I’m not talking about Santa or flying reindeer. I’m talking about real Magick real Witches can do as the longest night of the year comes ever closer.
Here are three spells for your Winter Solstice:
Put It On Ice
You may have heard of the “Freezer Spell” in which you write the name of an advisory on a piece of paper and put it in a cup of water in the freezer, with the idea that the person is “frozen” against harming you. That one certainly works, but to go a little broader, consider doing this for habits or conditions that harm you or hold you back. Examples might include:
- Debt
- Unhealthy personal habits
- Negative thinking about yourself or your abilities
What do you feel held you back in 2025? Put it on ice for 2026!
BREAK The Ice!
If you are experiencing challenging obstacles that you are ready to bust up, begin your spell like a freezer spell. Write down the name of the obstacle you wish to eliminate on a piece of paper and put it in a metal baking pan. It is essential that you use metal. Do not use glass or a ceramic dish. Examples might include:
- Personal insecurities
- Creative blocks
- A series of perceived bad luck
Fill the pan with water and stick it in the freezer. Freeze that obstacle until it’s an absolute solid block of ice. When it’s frozen, go outside and find a space of concrete (a building step or the sidewalk) and smash the frozen ice against it, casting the intention that you are breaking the block.
Protection Work
But first…
As you make your Magickal plans for 2026, I hope you’ll keep me in mind!
How To Read Tarot: A 101 Course
Think you can’t read Tarot? Think again! In this five week virtual course, you’ll unlock the insight of this powerful spiritual tool.
🗓️ Dates: Sundays – Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8
🕛 Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time
📍Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Back by popular demand…I’m bringing back my virtual Tarot 101 course!
In this five-part, virtual class, you’ll:
- Receive an in-depth look at the basic symbolism of the Tarot
- Develop your own system of association
- Learn the tools and techniques to read easily—and accurately—without having to consult a Tarot manual.
All recorded. Can’t make it live? Register and get the recording afterward!
All registrants will have access to the recordings for 30 days after final class.What you’ll learn week by week:
- Week 1: Deep dive into the history of the Tarot and journey of The Major Arcana
- Week 2: Explore the stories of the Minor Arcana to unveil the Tarot’s guidance about specific situations.
- Week 3: Cups and Wands – Explore the suits of Fire and Water.
- Week 4: Swords and Pentacles – Explore the suits of Air and Earth.
- Week 5: Hear the Voice of the Tarot: Learn how to place all cards in context for the most accurate readings.
Limited Enrollment. If this calls to you, register ASAP!
Join Me At Spirit Northwest
I am honored to be a co-organizer and presenter at this dynamic new conference in Portland, OR. 2025 was our first year and it was a smashing success. 2026 is promising to be even better.
Spirit Northwest 2026 is basically a mystery school in a weekend.
This year’s lineup will feature 54 sessions from 38 presenters, totaling more than 85 hours of teaching, ritual, and practice. That’s enough depth for seekers, clergy, and community leaders to all find their edge, and then go a step beyond it.
We’re holding both thunder and stillness.
The program balances nine silence-required journeys (for meditation, trance, and deep devotional work) with seven sound-soaked rituals full of drumming, music, and chant. Sponsors aren’t just backing “a conference”, you’re underwriting a complete emotional and spiritual range, from quiet soul work to ecstatic celebration.
Our teachers aren’t “doing a slot” — they’re curating arcs.
Several of our most in-demand presenters are offering multi-part series. That means attendees can follow a thread across multiple sessions: advancing skills, deepening relationships, and carrying sponsor brands along a meaningful learning journey.
The topics are unapologetically leading-edge.
From ancestor work through poetry, to synesthesia as a magickal portal, to embodied spirit communication, lucid dreaming as an alchemical practice, and pop-culture technomancy with AI and social media, this year’s schedule centers the kind of work people can’t just find on YouTube. It’s the sort of programming that will make you say, “I have to be there.”
We built SNW for engagement, not lectures.
The overwhelming majority of offerings are hands-on presentations and workshops, supported by a smaller set of full rituals and one special panel. About half of the sessions don’t need projectors or heavy tech, which means more embodied practice, storytelling, and direct connection — a perfect environment for seekers who want honest conversations.
I hope you’ll join me there. Magick and community are waiting for you.
If you love what you’re learning here, you’ve got to check out The Cauldron Calling: A Virtual Platform for the Magickally-Minded. Virtual gatherings, exclusive exercises that will blow your mind, and regular, personal Tarot guidance. It’s the place to deepen, reconnect with, or build a practice for living a Magickally-led life. Would love to see you there!