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10/01/2026

Becoming a Witch isn't something we acquire. The Witch is already within us. She is someone we become ready and willing to embrace. Someone we realize we ARE.

~Dacha Avelin~

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10/01/2026

A Witch is a woman who emerges from deep within herself. She is a woman who has honestly explored her light and learned to celebrate her darkness. She is a woman who is able to fall in love with the magnificent possibilities of her power. She is a woman who radiates mystery. She is magnetic. She is a witch.

~Dacha Avelin~

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06/01/2026

La Befana:The magical story of Italian Christmas Witch

In Italy, the sweetest way to end the holiday season is with a visit from La Befana, the legendary Christmas witch who flies on her broomstick delivering gifts and treats on the night before the Epiphany.
While Santa Claus (Babbo Natale) is the iconic gift-bearer in many places, Italians have their unique figure in La Befana whose origins stem from ancient pagan winter solstice rituals.

On January 5, the eve of the Epiphany, Italian children eagerly await this magical witch who fills shoes and stockings with candies, fruits, small toys, and even lumps of coal – usually pieces of rock candy.

La Befana is a beloved icon that represents the beautiful Italian spirit of the holidays.
She is a legendary figure who brings gifts to children in Italy on Epiphany Eve (January 5th)
She originated from ancient pagan winter solstice festivals and her name comes from a corruption of the word Epifania (Epiphany).

La Befana is depicted as an old woman flying on a broomstick, wearing a shawl and skirt. According to one of the legends, she failed to join the Three Wise Men to visit baby Jesus and now searches for him each year.
She fills children’s shoes/stockings with candies, fruits, small toys, and coal (“carbone dolce”).

This tradition of La Befana in Italy is still alive with adults dressing up as an old witch for home visits and public street festivals.
Special sweets like Befanini, Carbone Dolce, and regional treats are enjoyed on her feast day.

La Befana is not related to the Christian holiday of the Epiphany on January 6. She represents the pagan magic and sweetness of an old Italian tradition marking the end of the holidays.

~Alessia Spampinato~
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06/01/2026

Witches do not need to fix problems.
Witches fix the energy around problems.
Then the problems fix themselves.

~Dacha Avelin~

27/10/2025

According to Mexican tradition, the night between October 27th and 28th is the "NIGHT OF THE ANIMAL SPIRITS."

Legend has it that on that night, the gates of the "Rainbow Bridge" open, allowing the spirits of our beloved rabbits and other animals to visit those who loved them dearly.

The belief in the "Rainbow Bridge," widespread in various cultures and also rooted in Mexican tradition, holds that animals, after death, cross the "Rainbow Bridge" to reach a place of peace and serenity in the afterlife, where they await their human companions to be reunited one day.

According to legend, the night of October 27th is special because it is the only night when this Bridge temporarily opens, allowing animal spirits to return to visit their loved ones.

Traditionally, to welcome their arrival, on "Noche de Los Espiritus Animales," a bowl of their favorite food is left (to feed them), a bowl of water (to quench their thirst), and some beloved toys (to entertain them).

During this night, Mexicans believe it's possible to sense the presence of these spirits near them, feeling enveloped by a special energy.So, let's prepare to welcome them with all the love we can muster!

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“Hello Lil’ly my love I hope you are happy in the Rainbow bridge. I am missing you very much and everytime I think of you my heart breaks. I wish that you will be able to visit me tonight. I love you very much. You are always in my heart.”

27/10/2025

THE WITCHES OF LARIO (Lake Como, Italy)

"The witches of Lario" refers to legends of witches in the Lake Como region, particularly a saying about "Strìa de Léscen" (the witch of Lezzeno). This folklore is rooted in a history of real-life witch trials, where women were accused of witchcraft, often for practicing herbalism, and were punished by authorities between the 16th and 18th centuries. The legends likely emerged from these historical events and the superstition surrounding women who possessed knowledge of natural remedies.

Folklore and legends
• Origin: The legends are tied to the area around Lake Como, where a common saying is "Strìa de Léscen," or "witch of Lezzeno".
• Activities: Legends claim these witches met in places like the Devil's Bridge and held rituals and cast spells. Some stories, like the one about the witches of Lezzeno and the kippers of Lenno, tell tales of romantic entanglements with men from neighboring towns.
• Persistence: Despite the spread of Christianity, magical beliefs and ancient rituals persisted, especially in rural and isolated areas. This led to a complex mix of folklore and historical reality.

Historical context
• Witch trials: From the 16th to 18th centuries, the Inquisition and local authorities held many trials for those accused of witchcraft in the Lake Como area. Women were often accused of practicing magic or of being part of demonic rituals.
• Accused individuals: The women accused were often healers who used their knowledge of herbs and natural remedies. The accusations also targeted those who were eccentric or independent, making them easy scapegoats for misfortune.
• Consequences: Many accused women were tortured and some were executed, often burned at the stake. These events were documented in official registers preserved in state and episcopal archives.

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23/10/2025

Broom! Broom! Broommmmm!

08/07/2025

“I worship the Moon.
In her I see myself, she is mother, sister and lover.
She is counselor, torment and breath of the ancient.
She follows my cycles, she influences my tides,
she is the master of my femininity.”

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