For all my witches out there, here’s a handy list of the 2025 dates for the solstices, some commonly-referenced holidays, full and new moons, and special astronomical events. I’ve listed my sources at the bottom.
Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area.
On a related note, readers are encouraged to create their own seasonal calendars, holidays, and observances based on your local biome and personal preferences. Enjoy!
Solstices, Harvests, Quarter Days, Some Common Dates
February 1-2 - Imbolc / Candlemas / High Winter
March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara
April 30-May 1 - Beltane / May Day / Walpurgisnacht
June 20 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer / Litha
August 1 - Lughnasadh / Lammas / Summer Harvest
September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Fall Harvest
October 31 - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest
December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule
Full Moons
January 13 - Wolf Moon ♋
February 12 - Snow Moon ♌
March 14 - Worm Moon ♍ (Lunar Eclipse)
April 12 - Pink Moon ♎
May 12 - Flower Moon ♏
June 11 - Strawberry Moon ♐
July 10 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑
August 9 - Sturgeon Moon (aka Corn Moon) ♒
September 7 - Harvest Moon ♓ (Lunar Eclipse)
October 6 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♈
November 5 - Frost Moon (aka Beaver Moon) ♉ (Supermoon)
December 4 - Cold Moon ♊ (Supermoon)
* The full moons in September and October are almost EXACTLY equidistant from the Autumn Equinox this year, so whether you'll have a Harvest Moon in September or October depends on where you live!
New Moons
January 29 ♒
February 27 ♓
March 29 ♈
April 27 ♉
May 26 ♊
June 25 ♋
July 24 ♌
August 23 ♍
September 21 ♍ (Seasonal black moon, second new moon in Virgo)
October 21 ♎
November 20 ♏
December 19 ♐
Special Celestial Events
March 14 - Worm Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
March 29 - Solar Eclipse
September 7 - Harvest Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
September 21 - Seasonal Black Moon / Solar Eclipse
November 5 - Frost Moon Supermoon
December 4 - Cold Moon Supermoon
(Check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what will be visible in your area!)
Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)
March 14 to April 6
July 17 to August 10
November 9 to November 29
SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
Bree’s Lunar Calendar Series
Bree’s Secular Celebrations Series
Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2025
Calendar-12 - 2025 Moon Phases
Full Moonology - 2025 Full Moon Calendar
AstroStyle - All the 2025 Full Moons
Your Zodiac Sign - Astrology Calendar 2025
Old Farmer’s Almanac - Mercury Retrograde Dates 2024-2025
Sea and Sky - Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2025
DarkSky International - Dark Sky Placefinder for Stargazing
Patheos - 2025 Wheel of the Year Astrological Calendar
Image Source - How Stuff Works
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Tarot Tips for Witches, Beginners & Intuitives
Because your deck is more than just pretty paper!
Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the cards, these tarot tips will help sharpen your intuition and deepen your connection:
Everyday Tips
• Cleanse your deck often — crystals, moonlight, sound, or simply your breath and intention.
• Ask open-ended questions like “What do I need to know about…” instead of yes/no.
• Keep it simple. 1–3 card pulls can be just as powerful as a full spread.
• Trust your gut before the guidebook. First impressions matter.
• Write your readings down — patterns, symbols, and synchronicities love to show up later.
For Energy & Intuition
• Pull a daily card for guidance or reflection. Let it speak to your mood, your magic, or your mission.
• Set a soft intention before reading: “Let this reading bring clarity, kindness, and truth.”
• Speak to your deck like an old friend. Tarot mirrors your inner world.
• Shuffle until it feels right. Your body knows more than you think.
Witchy Add-Ons
• Sleep with a card under your pillow to absorb its energy in dreams.
• Keep amethyst or labradorite near for boosted insight.
• Read during moon phases — new moons for beginnings, full moons for revelations.
• Don’t rush. Some cards whisper, some scream. Give them all time.
Which tip do you swear by? Or what’s the best advice you’ve received from your deck?
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Hi! Possible vampire here. I have a question if you don’t mind.
How did you awaken into a vampire?
I think I’ve always known; to be honest. I have had dreams and memories of being turned. I felt euphoric and confident when I would wear those scarecrow fangs on halloween and started wearing them all the time. I study witchcraft and the occult and have read a few books on vampires- at an early age I was abnormally obsessed with learning everything about them. Now I know why.
I also have severe anemia, bad enough that I need blood transfusions every so often. It also makes me extremely pale despite my grandfather and mother being much darker than I am. I take that as a sign of my body’s lack of warm living blood. A different way of “feeding” I guess. Started to crave rare red meat more. I slowly became more aware over time, and accepted it in my mid-teens. I felt at home in the dark and am more physically active at night. I like to socialize at night over daytime. I am extremely heat sensitive and get badly ill if i’m in the sun for too long of a time. In my early 20s I attended a vampire ball organized by the vampire society in my city and I felt so amazing.
I also feel my demonself and vampireself are the same- one entity. To put it simply: A vampire demon. A demon with all the traits of vampirism. Fangs, craves blood and iron, nighttime predator. Rather than being undead I am undying- an immortal infernal entity that drinks blood. This is just my personal experience but I believe from my research that there’s different kinds of vampires and vampirism. I don’t think any one vampire will experience their awakening and their traits the same ! I’d research different vampires and see if one resonates or clicks with what you’re feeling.
Set the fires. Bury your doubts. Rise like something ancient remembering its own hunger. Dance barefoot where the wild things grow. Crown yourself in petals and stems. Breathe in with the winds, throw a kiss to the storms, run like the rivers and creeks in your space
first thing in the morning—take three slow deep breaths (air/sky) more grounding than immediately checking a phone
notice your feet on the ground taking root when you stand up for the first time of the day, take a little stretch (earth/land)
wash or splash your face to get alll the way awake. then chug a big glass. (water/sea)
appreciate any trees, plants, dirt, or clouds you see
place both hands on your heart to feel your own heat and warmth. feel your heart beating. “i am alive” (fire)
wear or carry a rock, hagstone, crystal, talisman, or amulet
in times of stress or dissociation, rub your thumb in small circles on the back of your other hand to ground and soothe. (clockwise for attracting an intention, counterclockwise for banishing)
color magic with clothing
add cinnamon, lavender, or peppermint to coffee according to intention if you don’t want to drink tea
stirring tea/coffee according to intention
sometimes i pick a little affirmation for the day— “may i forgive myself” “the universe is within me/the wild is within me”
visualization—inhale a bright light and let it fill your lungs, exhaling clouds of negativity
or create a shield with breathing. with each breath, imagine a bubble forming around your body, then your aura, growing with strength.
cleansing shower at the end of the day (intending it to cleanse my aura makes me more motivated to take one, idkw)
if taking a bath, add a dash of moon water
sniff lavender essential oil before bed
look at the moon, talk to it. remind yourself that it’s the same one your ancestors knew.
We've been seeing a lot of beings in the community being ridiculous about physical and biological nonhumanity so here's this for yall.
(Everything stated here is based off of what we've seen/read and experienced ourself. We're not trying to "indoctrinate" anybody.)
-Physical nonhumans who are physically nonhuman metaphorically (this is my body, I am this, therefore my body is this) are valid.
-Physical nonhumans who are physically nonhuman literally are valid.
-Physical nonhumans who are physically *and* biologically nonhuman are valid.
-Physical nonhumans who experience delusions regarding their nonhumanity are valid.
-Physical nonhumans who are literally physically and/or biologically nonhuman who don't believe themselves to be delusional are valid. (me btw)
-Physical nonhumans who are literally physically and/or biologically nonhuman who don't believe themselves to be delusional even after being diagnosed are valid.
-Physical nonhumans who experience delusions regarding their nonhumanity AND who don't want/have the energy (or for whatever reason) to double bookkeep when talking about those experiences are valid.
-And any other physical and/or biological nonhuman experiences I missed (sorry /gen) YOU ARE VALID.
-Physical and biological nonhumanity in any way or form is valid.
ways i’ve been satisfying vampirism because i don’t really shift into it, im always and have always been a vampire. this helps me when i get cravings i can’t satisfy in a traditional vampire practice. also things that i think validate my vampirism
- eat red meats medium rare or rare, it sounds scary to some and as someone with autism it was a huge fear food for a long time but 1) quality steak and meat is ruined by cooking it well done. a less cooked state results in a bolder flavor, and soft melt in your mouth texture. learning to cook a good steak pays off dividends for any carnivore type imo. 2) the visual of blood on my plate satisfies me
- i have always struggled badly with anemia. my body desperately needs more iron, more red blood
- fangs, i have regular ones and decorative ones. i currently have a set of gold ones but im saving for silver as those are the most gender euphoric for me. i don’t like the vampire piercings they just don’t look cute to me and i don’t think it would help my dysphoria
- eating salty deli meats like salami (not hard salami) something like genova salami. i like mine peppered with the little bits of fat on it. chewing on it and biting it, tearing it apart with my hands and teeth.
- i do my own acrylic dip powder nails in a faded natural french ombré, then buff them to make them matte. it gives a natural vampire monster claw look, i do them on the shorter side and in an almond-stiletto shape. i can do a tutorial at some point if anyone is interested.
just some fun things that have helped me from your local vampire prince. enjoy. 🥩🩸📿⚰️
The constant battle of: I want to lay on the ground and become one with nature vs nature has bugs and I’m kinda freaked out by those and don’t want to swat them away.
how does one start to shapeshift? i knew i always could. i just. dont know how
sorry if you arent the one to ask about this! i dont know where else to go lmao
have a great wonderful day, wishing you warmth and good things!
it's all good!
I'm still learning the ins and outs of shapeshifting too, so I'm not super knowledgeable off the top of my head, but I know this doc made by @clownshifting has different methods you can try (amongst other information too) Shifters: A Guide - Google Docs
have a good day and good vibes yourself, thank you!
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