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Jack O’ Lantern
Oh, he be a beast of a little man. Why that stingy old Jack O’ Lantern. Forever he shall be a lost soul as he wanders the realms of no mans lands.Neither heaven nor hell will let him in. Why, even the...
Charge of the Crone
Hear the words of the Grandmother of Time:She who has been known asHecate, Erishkagel, Cerridwen, Kali-Ma,Anna, Perenna, Spider Woman,and many other names– some feared; some loved;but none ever ...
Life
We live upon the Earth because we are not prepared to live in the ways of the spirt. We are not physical beings and this is why physical life is often difficult. It is not our way to disregard the phy...
Prophetic Dreams
Dreams have always been the most enigmatic part of our lives. We have seesawed from the ancient belief that dreams were our direct connection to the supernatural, to today’s modern skepticism wh...
Intention
Be clear in your intentions towards your dreams. Write them down and review them before going to bed, so they’ll be fresh in your mind each night. Examples of your intentions might include: I wi...
Our Honoured Dead
Hail to those who have gone before, our honored dead,our grandmothers and grandfathers of ages past.Hail to those who have given their genes, those giftsfrom men and women long gone that live on in us...
PÊLEN TÂN
Once Halloween has passed, it will be a good time to gather supplies for the construction of the PÊLEN TÂN so that it is ready for the Winter Solstice. “The old Welsh translation of the term PEL...
The Law of Return
Every act which you perform will draw to itself three times the nature of the act. Such is the Law. This effects not only the acts of each day, but reaches into the future as well. Here the Law establ...
The Old Gods
Know that the Gods need our worship, even as we need food and drink. Do not think that they serve us, for we are the servants. Therefore do not bargain or demand through prayer or ritual. The Gods sha...
Death
Every beginning is also the ending of that which was before it. Every ending is likewise a beginning of that which is to follow. Coming and going are simply the two sides of the one journey. Death is ...
Purification Weight Loss tea
Ingredients 1 handful of hibiscus blossoms1 handful of fennel seeds½ handful of peppermint leaves3 tablespoons of rosemary3 tablespoons of lady’s mantle (dewcup)4 tablespoons of yarrow4 tablespoons me...
Fountain Of Youth
Wild Garlic (Allium usinum)This herb was well known to the Celts, Teutonic tribes and ancient Romans. They gave this unassuming, wild plant of the lily family the name herba salutaris, “healing herb”....
Friendship Candle Magick
Pink CandleGood Luck/Friendship OilPink silk RibbonWhite Silk RibbonCast the CircleArrange altarInvoke Goddess and God You will want to anoint the pink with Good Luck oil all the while thinking of the...
Energy, Beginnings, Enthusiasm And Fitness
1 red candleannointing oil (pine or dragon’s blood)incense: pine or dragon’s bloodBest done at Sunrise on a Tuesday Light incense.Anoint the candle with the oil, focusing on the upcoming y...
A Word on Seeds
Seeds should be gathered as they ripen, usually in the fall. Seed Heads should be hung to dry inside a paper bag. Don’t use plastic as any condensation that gathers could lead to mildew and caus...
Cailleach Bhéarra
She above all resonates most greatly with me. Being that shes irish and her home is said to be not far from where i live i love her. Maybe that i am too a crone now. The picture here not to be seen in...
Spirit Spell
This spell is designed to work for a most spirits. It doesn’t work as well against the fae or spirits with a gift for illusion and glamour. It hampers them but doesn’t work as well against them. Still...
A Spell to Aliviate Stress and Anxiety
Sometimes we get involved in situations that are so wildly out of our control that we’re holding on with the skin of our teeth. Stress and anxiety are constant companions and you just want t be safe a...
MEET UP SPELL
Lost your crew and phone is dead? Had to do a runner while protesting and not sure if it’s safe to text the others? This spell can help. Get yourself to a safe location and send up an energy flare int...
BINDING HEX
Point at the target then draw an X across their body and point down to the ground. Focus to keep them in one place and unable to do anything. You can use a sigil instead of an X for this exact purpose...
ENERGY HEALING
Healing spells are never meant to replace medical assistance, but it won’t hurt to cast a healing spell while you’re waiting for a medic to look at the injured person. Place your hand over the injury,...
Death, Motherhood, and Fertility:
Maman Brigitte, wrapped in allure and mystery, is the Loa of death, cemeteries, and fertility. The short version of the story; she is a badass. The long version is an interesting dive into history and...
Nothing is dead matter in the universe
Nothing is dead matter in the universe. All things exist, therefore all things live, though perhaps in a different manner from that which we are used to calling life. In view of this, the Witch knows ...
Trauma & Bad Experiences
When you’ve had a bad experience, you sometimes feel compelled to recreate it in a way that allows you to control it. It’s like you’re attracted to the very thing that bothered you because you’re not ...
Spell for Overall Health
What you need: A rib bone, (must be white) string, knife or needle, water and water basin. Instructions: Fill the basin with water and cut a length of the string and sink it into the water. Cut the ti...
Release Intense Emotions Spell
Perform this easy spell to calm yourself when dealing with intense emotions, anxiety or anything stressful. By ridding yourself of this excess emotional energy, you can help your mind and body stay he...
Simple Banishing Spell
This spell is useful for when you’re particularly affected by someone from your past. You will need: white sheet of paper with no lineswriting utensilheat proof containerlighter or matchesWrite the na...
November Magick
The month of November comes from the Latin Novem – which was originally the ninth month in the Roman calendar. The last month before the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, November is t...
What is Modern Witchcraft?
Spells. Moon rituals. Crystals & herbs. Each of these things and many more are associated with what has been branded modern witchcraft. But what is modern witchcraft? Who is the modern witch, and ...
A Water Witches Path
Water Witches are sometimes called Sea Witches, but many of them find a calling with inland creeks, rivers, and lakes. It is rare for them to limit themselves to any one type of body of water. They ge...
The Colour Black in Magick
Black creates a barrier from the emotional stressors of the outside world, providing comfort while protecting emotions and feelings. Black can boost confidence, helping us to overcome our vulnerabilit...
The Energy of Mars
The energy of Mars lends us the strength to take action; it’s not a gentle energy but bold. If you need a change or have obstacles to overcome, call on Mars to lend you the strength and courage ...
Deities of the Divine
Throughout the development of the human race, civilizations have seen and worshipped many and various attributes of the Divine. These universal forces have been clothed in forms which were expressive ...
The Body of a Witch
We must care for the body, for it is the vehicle of the spark of life, the form by which we attain. Thus we must heal the body of it’s ills and keep it a tuned and perfected tool; so must we hea...
This Divine Fire
We know of the existence of the life-force which ensouls all living things, that is, all that exists. We know that a spark of this Divine Fire is within each and every thing that exists, and that it d...
An Opinion from a Witch!
A Witch refuses to allow her/himself to be corrupted by the great guilt neuroses which have been foisted on humanity in the name of the Divine, thus freeing the self of the slavery of the mind. The Wi...
Characteristics of the Elements
There is a vaporous, subtle and invisible quality to each of these things which we called the physical elements. The ancients have told us that all of creation was brought into being when the Spirit d...
Rebirth
The human body will eventually fade away after the death experience. Yet the Soul cannot be destroyed, nor is it subject to physical actions or restrictions. After the death of the body, the Soul is s...
The Grigori
Before the people walked upon the world, there dwelt those beings which we call the Grigori. Some have called them spirits and gods. Some have spoken of them as powers and forces. The old legends tell...
Astral Plane
The Astral World, through the plane of forces, receives the thoughts and vibrations of actions from the Physical World. Just as solid materials are used to create objects in our world, our thoughts an...
The Act of Rebirth
After the death experience has been completed, then the Soul is made ready to be born again. When a couple is engaged in sexual union, a whirlpool of energy (a vortex) is created above them. This ener...
Luna Moon World
Luna is the purest of the Moon Worlds. It is where the Soul is taken to rest and be renewed. It is the place of eternal youth. Here there is union with the Gods and with those Strega who have gone bef...
Accepting Fairies
To accept that fairies do indeed exist, and that cooperation with them in the creation of a garden will richly benefit all that grows in it, is a part of the wisewomen’s ancient doctrine.However...
House Protection Spell
1 glass bottle or jar with cap,mixing bowl,funnel (you can make one with a rolled up piece of paper),9 herbs of choice from list:Acacia, Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Ash, Basil, Birch, Blackberry, Blueberry...
Bride-of-the-Sun Salve
Ingredients 1 handful wild garlic 1 cup marigold blossoms 9 rosemary blossoms 9 lavender blossoms 1 cup goat butter, olive oil, or neutral baseUse olive oil or goat butter over a low flame for a base....
Corn Dolly’s
“An ancient and widespread custom across northern Europe was related to the cutting of the ‘last sheaf’ of the crop. The belief was that the ‘spirit of the corn’ was present in the grain; as the...
Barrier of Stones
Items needed Random stones gathered from around your housea sharpie or nail polish or painta small shovel Gather the itemsHold the stones in your hands and feel their power “Protect, protect”Take the ...
Start in Cottage Witchcraft Ritual
Items needed: a vacuum (or broom, whatever you have)a cloth and wood polishera white candlea mix of salt, sugar, and rosemaryolive oil or vegetable oilAfter gathering the items, take a moment to relax...
Creating a Hex sign
Items a blank sign, canvas, piece of paper, cardboard, etc. whatever you havea nail or something to hang it uppaint, markers, pencils, anything to color and decorate ityour favorite scented oilsan ide...
Psychic Moon Bath
This spell is best Preformed during either the New Moon or Full Moon This Herbal bath will help bring out or enhance ones psychic abilities, while working with and utilizing the energizes of the Moon....
Luck & Prosperity Jar
Every now and then, we could all use an added boots of luck in our lives. Be it for that job interview, sales for our small business, whatever the case may be. For me, luck and prosperity go hand in h...
Silence their tongues.
This is an easy enchantment that you can do just about anywhere, even in front of your target. Be sure to check the notes for suggestions. What you’ll need: Their drinking glass, eating utensil, plate...
WISHING STONE SPELL
This is a super simple spell that works great any time of the year but is particularly effective during life changes, the new year, or newly gained resolves. Pretty much any time you want to start som...
Good Luck Knot Spell
Find yourself some red, white, yellow/gold, blue, and green string (or ribbon, yarn, embroidery thread, whatever).Cut them into about 10 inch pieces. Ideally, the string should wrap around your wrist ...
Dream Work
Dream work is another relevant practice. Dreams reveal a great many “secrets” about ourselves and our thought processes. Even the most mundane dreams can possess enlightening revelations. By keeping a...
Spiders in Myth and Folklore
Nearly all cultures have some sort of spider mythology, and folktales about these crawly creatures abound! Hopi (Native American): In the Hopi creation story, Spider Woman is the goddess of the earth....
How to Make a Witches Ladder
To make your basic witch’s ladder, you’ll need: Yarn or cord in three different colorsNine items that are similar in property but in different colors (nine beads, nine shells, nine buttons, etc)Cut th...
How to Start Learning Spells
Once you start practising witchcraft, you have to deal with learning spells. This can be a bit of a chore but it shouldn’t be too difficult. Some really easy spells will only have a couple of steps an...
Witching Hour
Witching hour, in folklore, the time at night when the powers of witches and other supernatural beings are believed to be strongest, usually occurring at midnight or 3:00 AM. The term also has a moder...
Gems for Depression
Smoky Quartz: for grounding, removes negative and excess energy.Kunzite: Beautiful light pink stone that is known for its powerful abilities to help one heal emotional disorders. Releases tension, res...
Swamp Witch Black Water Hattie
Swamp Witch Black Water Hattie is a witch who lived in the swamps and bayous Florida. Although there are unknown tales and stories of Hattie the most well known legend is the song written by Jim Staff...
Bind a Black Box
Create a magickal barrier around you to banish all the negative, and bring some protection into your personal life. A small black boxBlack or dark purple tissue paperA small personal token that fits i...
What is the origin of the term Tree hugger?
“The first tree huggers were 294 men and 69 women belonging to the Bishnois branch of Hinduism, who, in 1730, died while trying to protect the trees in their village from being turned into the r...
Never forget that your magick
The truth of life is that every year we get farther away from the essence that is born within us. We get shouldered with burdens, some of them good, some of them not so good. Things happen to us. Love...
Fame Spell’
You will need the following items for this spell: 1 Glass of water1 mirror to have behind the glassImageyourselfyour voiceTake the glass of water and place it infront of the mirror.Look through the gl...
Spell to get Something.’
You will need the following items for this spell: A charm related to the object you’re trying to get, or a candle/incense/oil burner. Place incense/oil burner/candle on an alter if you have one ...
Paid Bills’
You will need the following items for this spell: Five pumpkinseedsThree Cinnamon sticksOne dollar billGreen clothGreen candleCinnamon or basil oilGreen ribbonOn a Friday during the waxing moon, assem...
Charge Cards’
You will need the following items for this spell: A pack of cards(casino,spanish etc)A wandYour own altar with a pentagramCasino Cards: Hearts means loveSwords means strengthFlowers means growthDiamon...
The Power of Blood
I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that blood is a powerful thing. This is something that is so embedded in us that we all understand it. Fear and awe of blood goes way back to our earliest human ances...
Magick Power
Energy—it is what makes up the universe. A witch calls this magic. Energy is the force of life. Energy empowers us to creation. Indeed it is all about the Magic Powers or direction of energy in our li...
Power of 3 Healing Spell
This spells uses the strength of the number 3 to help speed healing of an illness. It’s best used when someone is ill, rather than injured. You can use this spell for yourself (if you are well enough ...
THE WINTER CRONE
We enter the season of the Crone, the Hag of Winter. Beware, this is no gentle old lady – she is wild, fierce and elemental, just like winter itself. She is the storm rider, the shapeshifter, the grou...
Removing Misfortune’
You will need the following items for this spell: Three small jarsNine cloves of garlicNine thorns from a white rose or nine pinsPierce the garlic cloves with the pins or thorns saying forcefully whil...
Kitchen Witch Daily Rituals
Magical Things To Do at the Hearth A tea kettle whistling on the stove.The sun pouring through the kitchen window. A pie cooling on the sill. Magic fills the air in a home where a kitchen witch lives....
Candle Flame Love Divination
You will need the following items for this spell: candle of any colourmatch/lighterLight the candle and meditate. once you feel ready, open your eyes and study the flame: a rising flame means you burn...
Purple Light Spell’
You will need the following items for this spell: 1 Purple CandlePurple promotes ambition, progress, power, and strengthens will- power.As you light the candle, repeat:”This light is burning to ...
Wyrd Scrying Spell
You will need the following items for this spell: A wooden bowlA small knife or chiselIncenseCandle wax (optional)WaterBegin by placing the wooden bowl on a flat surface. Take the chisel or knife and ...
The Celestial Alignment: Ra-Horakhty’s Rebirth and Orion’s Message
In the vast continuum of time, where human destiny intersects with cosmic rhythms, a pivotal moment emerges. Today, the ancient sands of the Nile mark a triad of renewals: the onset of a New Year, the...
Fire Faerie Phoenix
In the realm where the flames of magic danced and the air crackled with energy, there lived a faerie named Phoenix. With wings that glowed with the colors of a vibrant inferno and eyes that held the i...
Dream Discovery’
You will need the following items for this spell: PillowBedComfortable positionRight before falling asleep recite these words; I push my limit to cross over conscious into these unknown realms to me a...
A God/Goddess Spell
You will need the following items for this spell: Your voice and alone timeSay this 4x Gods and Goddesses hear my pleaits my greatest wish so i hope to beA god of nature,life and furyBlood and war may...
Winter Solstice Brew
2 Oranges(Peeled, not peeled, sliced, chunked or segmented…whatever you prefer!)1 Cinnamon Sticks(Omit if you don’t like or are allergic to cinnamon)1 Star Anise(Omit if you don’t li...
The Berkeley Witch
In English folklore, the Berkeley Witch was a wealthy woman who lived during the time of the Norman Conquest in the town of Berkeley in England’s heartland. She was wealthy and well liked, and lived l...
Wyrd Scrying
You will need the following items for this spell: A wooden bowlA small knife or chiselIncenseCandle wax (optional)WaterBegin by placing the wooden bowl on a flat surface. Take the chisel or knife and ...
God/Goddess Spell’
You will need the following items for this spell: Your voice and alone timeSay this 4x Gods and Goddesses hear my pleaits my greatest wish so i hope to beA god of nature,life and furyBlood and war may...
Get Your Considered Dreams’
You will need the following items for this spell: 3-5 White candlesSit down cross-legged alone. Put the candles circling you. Light them up and say : “Goddess of Dreams, let me get dreams I want...
Banishing Negativities
1 Black candleIncenseAshtray or CauldronPaper and a Black Pen Kneel in front of the altar (after having lit the incense and cast the circle), light altar candle focus, and draw energy. Light the black...
Magical welcome doormat
tems needed a doormat (whatever one you like)paintoilssalt and rosemary mixAfter gathering the items, you should place a symbol of protection on the back of the doormat (or you can write a chant on th...
Crossroads A Magickal Tradition
Crossroads are considered sacred in almost all magical traditions. A crossroads is a universally accepted place to hold rituals, leave offerings, or dispose of items you wish to be rid of. While this ...
The Chameleon of Illusions
I hated you….you sniveling and soft creature…..giving and loving wrecklessly….you stupid girl What did that get you? Self loathing for never feeling enough….rejection and alone….and you fucking deserv...
Cernunnos
Cernunnos is a Celtic god associated with nature, fertility, animals, and the wild. The name “Cernunnos” is derived from a combination of the Celtic words “cern” (meaning horn)...
‘Spell to Get What You Want’
You will need the following items for this spell: 1 red candlea horseshoea quill penblack inka piece of papertweezersTo get what you want:Take a horse shoe and put it around a red candle. Put the cand...
Some Magick in Plants
Geranium: These plants can provide luck and good fortune in various different ways, depending on the colour of your flower. Choose red geraniums for vitality and invigoration, pink for love, or white ...
See the Demon in Yourself with a Mirror’
You will need the following items for this spell: MirrorBlue LED Lights (older the better)Or a old TV that has a blue no signal screenNight TimeComplete Darkness (until use of blue light)In the shadow...
HOW TO BLESS YOUR BOOK OF SHADOWS
Having a Book of Shadows is great. It can be a great way to keep track of anything that you do. However, one way to help with making sure that this book does not become like other books is by blessing...
WHEN YOU SLEEP
WHEN YOU SLEEP…. Did you know that when you sleep you place your hands on the parts of the body that require healing? 1. Above your head: you seek greater spiritual connection. 2. In the chest: ...
The Path of the Fire Witch
The path of the Fire Witch is not for the faint of heart. Strong and courageous, these Witches rarely take no for an answer. The Fire Witches are considered to be the rebels of the Elemental Witches. ...
What is a Green Witch ?
A Green Witch is normally someone who practices Natural Witchcraft. Someone who works with the Earth and the Universe around them.A Green Witch also works with the energies of natural objects like sto...
Who is Krampus
Krampus is meant to whip children into being nice. When listening to the radio in December, it’s unlikely to hear holiday songs singing the praises of Krampus:a half-goat, half-demon, horrific b...
To Honor Shadow Work ..
Salt Balance SpellAs we know Shadow work involves spells ro adjust ( or honor) our not so positive qualities. You know like speaking sharply or just not letting something that irritates us go includin...
Gods, Fae, Elves, and Ancestors: Are They All the Same?
Gods. Fairies. Elves. Ancestors. The deeper we go into our pagan history, the more we see a blurring of the lines between the spirits. In fact, many of the sagas, legends, and lore point to the idea t...
Being a Witch
“Being a witch, continued Don Juan, does not mean practicing spells, or trying to affect people, or being possessed by demons. Being a witch means reaching a level of consciousness that gives ac...
THE MOON VISITS GEMINI
As the moon makes her way through the zodiac, she stops and visits each sign for a spell, spending a couple of days in each of their homes and with their unique energies. She is influenced by these en...
THE SEVEN RAYS – What Are they
“We are told that seven great rays exist in the cosmos. In oursolar system only one of these seven great rays is in operation. Theseven sub-divisions constitute the “seven rays” whic...
Orphic Hymn To Hekate
call Ækátî of the Crossroads, worshipped at the meeting of three paths, oh lovely one. In the sky, earth, and sea, you are venerated in your saffron-colored robes. Funereal Daimôn, celebrating a...
Signs Hekate is Reaching Out
Are you looking into working with a deity? Do you feel particularly drawn to Hekate’s figure? If you are approaching a big breakthrough, she might be calling you. Get to know HekateHecate is one...
Dedication to the Rise
We are callingthe Grandmothers, Mothers,Sisters, Aunts, DaughtersThe Wild WomenThe CronesThe seers & midwivesThe mountain & desert womenThe soul summonersThe water carriersThe tenders & fe...
Dedication to Santa Muerte.
Beloved Santa Muerte, bearer of the scythe, assisted by the owl, and adorned with, the scales of justice, the hourglass, the globe, skeletal spirit, at the service of God the Father Mother, I ask you ...
How To Master Witchcraft Even With Absolutely No Time…
Is your life filled with so many responsibilities that you can barely make time for yourself, let alone try to master the art of witchcraft? You feel like you have no time and no energy to pursue your...
Traditional Wassail Recipe
You will need: 6 small apples1 1/2 quarts ale or hard cider1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated nutmeg1 teaspoon ground ginger Preheat your oven to 120 degrees F. Core the apples and then place them on a li...
Nature Circle’
You will need the following items for this spell: 1 spell1 candle (appropriate color)Some dirt or soilSand (Optional)Salt(optional)WaterFirst off sit comfortably on any smooth surface and put the cand...
Opening the Inner Eye’
You will need the following items for this spell: 1 white or purple candle1 herb (rosemary,thyme)Light the candle and burn the herb as soon as you see smoke say: “Give me the power to see throug...
Spell: Nature Peace Wind Spell
When life feels overwhelming, you might be having trouble processing stressful, worrisome thoughts. This peace wind spell can help. Allow yourself time for some self-care and consider going on a natur...
Await the Harvest
To all those law of attraction, abundance manifestation, and easy life, high vibration, anti negativity sorts, you’ve got it all wrong. Sure, if I wanted the easy life, I’d utilize “...
How to Channel Negative Energy Into Positive Magic
Don’t fight negative energy! Learn to use it as a potent source of power to fuel positive changes in your life.When it comes to icky vibes, it’s easy to let them drag you into self-destructive behavio...
The Remanifestation of the Ego
Bear in mind that the consciousness of the naked Self has already been awakened. This point — when the Eye of the Void opens — is the Ordeal of the Abyss often spoken of by Crowley; it is the experien...
Meal for the Fairies
There is another kind of Spirits, (fairies) which we have spoken of in our third book of Occult Philosophy, not so hurtful, and near unto men, for also, that they are affected with humane passions, an...
TO THE WOMAN WHO IS SLOWLY FADING AWAY…
To the woman who has lost her spark. To the woman whose get up and go, has well and truly gone. This is for you. This is to remind you whose daughter you are. This is to remind you, that you don’t hav...
A Ritual to Conjure the Fairy Sibylia
The year is 1586, the night is dark and mysterious, only a sliver of the moon hangs in the sky. The autumn wind is chilly, and it blows the leaves from the trees. Two witches, one an old woman with gr...
Empower Yourself
Words have power. You can utilize the power of positive, encouraging words every day. Write words on small pieces of paper and place them in spots around your house where you will notice them. Put the...
Praise Gryla, a Terrifying Christmas Cannibal with 13 Deviant Sons
Gryla, a Terrifying Christmas Cannibal with 13 Deviant SonsIn Iceland, 54 percent of the population believe in elves and other paranormal beings. Grýla—who is believed to kidnap bad children and cook ...
Frau Perchta
Frau Perchta, also known as the belly slitter or Christmas witch from German lore. Like Krampus she goes after naughty people but mostly lazy ones. She hates dirty houses and she keeps a knife in her ...
The Ancient Midwinter Deer-Mother Goddess.
Female reindeer are unique with regard to other deer species in that they grow and shed antlers. This attribute is part of the mythology and spirituality of the shamanistic Sámi people who tell a stor...
Oshun Oil
( Caridad Del Cobre Holy Oil)Use this oil to honor the River Goddess and draw love and prosperity.Use these essential oils to create this holy oil:*SWEET Orange*ROSE Scent, which can be one or more of...
Invisibility through fairy magic
This ritual is originally found in the 1584 Discoverie of Witchcraft. I have modernized the English but left the original spell as it is. (Note: this is a separate experiment with Sibylia.) This is th...
Gazing at a fire
Gazing at a fire is mesmerizing and trance inducing. When we gaze at a flickering flame, our brain begins to shift out of beta brainwave state, which is associated with thinking and alertness, into al...
Creating a Garden Sanctuary
A personal outdoor sanctuary is an important part of feeling connected to all of life.Each of us has been blessed with an innate need to celebrate and glorify life. At a most basic level, we honor the...
Spirit Animal, Power Animal, Totem Animal – What’s the Difference?
These terms are often used interchangeably, but there’s a difference. Put simply: A Spirit Animal refers to an ally who helps teach/guide you.A Power Animal refers to a creature that empowers you.A To...
Yuxa, or Yuha (“Sly Snake”), the Queen of Serpents in Turkic folklore.
She manifests in every serpent that is at least 100 years old. She can become a beautiful maiden, and makes an excellent fairy wife. A human husband must never speak of what she really is, or th...
The Fairy Sibylia
On the tools used to conjure the fairy Sibylia in the 1584 Discoverie of Witchcraft. Text from the book Fairy Magic in the Grimoires. Comments: Carrying out the previously described operation is a ser...
Dreams of Witches: The Meaning of Meeting Mystics While Asleep..
Dreams tell us a lot about ourselves. They can take us to other far away places, other realms of existence, other universes. Sometimes they can even predict the future or clarify things in the past. M...
Things You Do NOT Have To Be In Order To Be A Witch..
PAGAN: you can be a witch and be a Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu or any other. Religion that does not use the label pagan for itself. WICCAN: witchcraft is a secular practice. Wicca is a ...
CERIDWEN
Ceridwen is a Welsh sorceress, a white witch with the power of Awen. She can brew life-altering potions, to change her form, and to inspire knowledge and beauty in others. In some tellings of her lege...
What It Means To Be A Spiritual Person Vs. A Religious Person
What It Means To Be A Spiritual Person Vs. A Religious PersonKnowing the difference will let you discover your truth… Are you a spiritual person or a religious person? People are inclined to thi...
What Paganism Does And Doesn’t Mean…
Being a Pagan has a variety of meanings, many of which are often misunderstood. What Is Paganism? What Being A Pagan Really MeansThe term “Paganism” may conjures up images of witches or ot...
HOLDA, GODDESS OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE
Mother Holda, an ancient Germanic Goddess, has many surviving stories. She is connected in several ways to our contemporary concept of Santa Claus. She was a teacher, a spinner, a wise woman. She was ...
Seiðr
From totemic baton to sceptre, and from cursing rod to distaff, a shaft of wood or metal has been raised in the hands of women across the globe for thousands of years. Plain, crooked or carved, and be...
Astral Travel
This is one of those things that can be a little strange on our path. It’s not exactly a gift because anyone can learn to do it. It’s not exactly a skill either because it can happen uncon...
Solstice Bath Tea
Solstice Bath Tea is full of skin-nourishing herbs that also work wonders on soothing the nervous system. A lovely bath blend for folks of all ages right before bed! 1 part Chamomile (Matricaria chamo...
Winter Sun Sugar Scrub
Winter Sun Sugar Scrub is like the right sort of candy for the body combining the exfoliating qualities of sugar with healing herbs and essential oils. Chamomile, like other bright, sun-like herbs, ar...
Juniper Liniment
Juniper is a cleansing and protective herb, well suited to the work of pulling pain from the mind, body, and spirit. 8 oz Organic Juniper Berry (Juniperuscommunis) 300 ml Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virgin...
THE MYSTERIES OF ASTRAL PROJECTION
In the realms of the unknown, there lies a phenomenon that has captured the curiosity and fascination of countless individuals throughout history – astral projection. A subject shrouded in mystery and...
“Solara”
In the realm of Solara, where the golden rays painted the skies and the warmth of sunlight infused life, lived a faerie named Solene. From her radiant sanctuary amidst the Amber Glade, she felt an int...
Mists and Shadows Oil
1⁄4 ounce olive oil4 drops heather oil3 drops lemon oil4 drops lilac oil5 drops rose oil10 drops faery magic oil (above)10 drops green forest oil5 drops siberian fir oil5 drops honeysuckle oil2 drops ...
Magical Myrrh: Ways to Use It in Witchcraft
ancients prized myrrh for its mystical properties and rich, beautiful aroma.Sweet smelling and rare, traders valued myrrh as a commodity literally worth its weight in gold.While the garden goes dorman...
HOW TO REMEDY SWOLLEN FEET WITH PARSLEY TEA
Parsley is an extremely powerful herb, and it has been used for hundreds of years to reduce swelling and improve energy levels. Parsley is a natural diuretic, which means that it helps the body get ri...
Astral Projection: The Ultimate Guide For Beginners
Astral projection often refers to an out of body experience. It is an event where our astral body can separate from our physical body and move through astral planes and places that hum with a higher f...
Divinity Disguise
“In mythos and fairy tales, deities and other great spirits test the hearts of humans by showing up in various forms that disguise their divinity. They show up in robes, rags, silver sashes, or with m...
What is Mirror Magick?
Mirror magick relates to any spell, divination, or spiritual communication involving mirrors. What’s great about mirror magick is that nearly everyone has a mirror in their home so it’s incredibly eas...
A Witch am I
I’m a What?A witch, you say?Let me tell you why that’s perfectly okay!I’m filled with magic from head to toeBut things don’t just happen when I twitch my nose.What’s that? A warty face and talking toa...
Can You Hear Your Calling?
Am I a Witch? Well this is a very tricky and difficult question. What defines a ‘natural witch’ from a ‘self-taught witch’ or a believer of magic? To answer all this we have to go way back and define ...
A Guide To Dragon Magick
Dragon Magick is a unique form of magick that draws upon the energy and wisdom of dragons. Dragons are often seen as guardians of hidden knowledge and symbols of strength and power. Practicing Dragon ...
Malleaus maleficarum
The Catholic Inquisition published a book that was probably the bloodiest work in the history of humanity: the “Malleaus maleficarum”, “the witches’ hammer”, had indoctri...
The Celtic Traditions of Winter Solstice
In Celtic tradition winter is ruled over by the Holly King, and the Oak King, or Green Man, rules over the summer. In medieval times the Holly King was represented by a boy who walked around the town ...
What is a Solitary Witch?
A solitary practitioner is an individual who chooses to practice their spiritual faith in the privacy of his or her home or other designated space, without the need to participate in a group such as t...
What Happened to Winter Solstice?
1. Early Christians had a soft spot for pagansIt’s a mistake to say that our modern Christmas traditions come directly from pre-Christian paganism, said Ronald Hutton, a historian at Bristol Uni...
The Cailleach
In the rich tapestry of Gaelic mythology, the Cailleach emerges as a revered and enigmatic figure. Known as the ‘old woman’ or ‘hag,’ she stands as a divine ancestor, intertwin...
Celebrating Winter Solstice
In Celtic tradition winter is ruled over by the Holly King, and the Oak King, or Green Man, rules over the summer. In medieval times the Holly King was represented by a boy who walked around the town ...
Samhain Is What You Make Of It
There always seems to be so much more Witchcraft and Paganism than usual at Samhain. Some of that is because there’s often just more to do. For many of us there are just more rituals to partake in, an...
Tarot Card Meanings: A Beginner’s Guide
Before you learn all the tarot card meanings, you should start at the basics: Tarot reading is the centuries-old practice of using a 78-card deck as a tool of divination—that is, the art or practice o...
Ghostly Connections
Ghosts are universal, some quiet, some noisy, most benevolent, some malevolent. However a ghost presents itself to the individual or the many, you are forced to take notice. Ghosts make contact for a ...
Apple Pie Biscuits
Ingredients1 can of buttermilk biscuits1 can apple pie filling1/2 c butter melted1/2 c brown sugar1 tbs cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg1 tsp vanilla extractIcing: 1/2 c confection sugar. 1 tbs milkLightly grea...
PUMPKIN FLUFF DIP
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
BANANA BREAD BROWNIES
Ingredients:1-1/2 c. sugar1 c. sour cream1/2 c. butter, softened2 eggs1-3/4 (3 or 4) ripe bananas, mashed2 tsp. vanilla extract2 c. all purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda3/4 tsp. salt1/2 c. chopped walnu...
Mermaids
Mermaids throughout time have been considered guardians and avengers of women and predictors of storms and future events. As true water spirits they can replenish our energy and be called upon to assi...
Green Witchcraft
Green Witchcraft is a term often used interchangeably (albeit incorrectly) with the descriptor Hedge Witch. There are certain similarities between the paths but the fundamental core of each path is ve...
What is Magick?
Magic is another force in nature that has existed for thousands of years ago. Our ancestors have performed various acts of magic to make their lives easier and to cure their diseases. There is also wh...
The element of Fire
The element of Fire is both creative and destructive, its qualities are Brightness, Thinness and Motion and its mode is Active. It is fire that we and our ancestors used to warm our homes, we use it t...
The Path Of The Water Witch
Water Witches are sometimes called Sea Witches, but many of them find a calling with inland creeks, rivers, and lakes. It is rare for them to limit themselves to any one type of body of water. They ge...
The Elements of Air
The element of Air is vital to human survival, without it we would all perish, its aspects are Thinness, Motion and Darkness and its quality is Active. Air is the manifestation of movement, freshness,...
The Element of Water
The Element of Water is a great necessity, without it nothing can live. Only earth and water can bring forth a living soul. Such is the greatness of water that spiritual regeneration cannot be ...
The Element Of Earth
The basis and foundation of all the elements is the Earth. The Earth is the object; subject and receptacle of all celestial rays and influences and in it are the seeds of all things. It is made fruitf...
Herbal Amulets
To See Ghosts: Carry lavender and inhale its scent. To allay fears: Carry a mixture of nettle and yarrow. To Detect Witches: Carry a sachet of Rue, maidenhair, agrimony, broom-straw, and ground ivy. T...
The Magick Ring
One of the most common tools of the craft – far more common and worldwide than the knife, the wand, the cup and the disk – is the magic rings or the rings of power. J. R. R. Tolkien describes them qui...
The Witches
I am not silly enough to suppose that everyone, or even a majority among Witches, will agree with everything I will be saying here. However, I have been thinking about this question for quite a while,...
How to Learn Witchcraft
The most important tool in Witchcraft is not the athame or the wand, it’s not the cauldron or the herbs, it’s not even the book or the spell—the most important tool in Witchcraft is the mind. There ar...
Tiger Eye
Tiger Eye: is a powerful stone that aids harmony and balance, and helps you to release fear and anxiety. It stimulates taking action, and helps you to make decisions with discernment and understanding...
Blackberry Cobbler
2 1/2 C Fresh blackberries, washed1 C Sugar1 C Flour2 t Baking powder1/2 t Salt1 C Milk1 Stick of butter, meltedStir together just the berries and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit out for 25-30 mi...
THE PENDLE WITCHES
On August 20th 1612 ten people convicted of witchcraft at the Summer Assize held in Lancaster Castle went to the gallows on the moors above the town. Among their number were two men and a woman in her...
SILVER
The color silver is illuminating and reflective; it is a feminine energy related to the moon … it’s ebbs and flows, it’s mysteries, it’s emotions. Silver enhances good communic...
MARIGOLD.
Marigolds are herbaceous plants, some perennial, some annual, of the Asteraceae family, the blooms made up of many tiny florets. They are native to North and South America but are popular garden plant...
INCENSE/HERB HONEYSUCKLE
General Information Honeysuckles are shrubs or vines with opposite oval-shaped leaves and their signature sweet-smelling tubular flowers. The flowers contain sweet nectar, but the fruit is poisonous. ...
Cedar
Cedar Wood Magic Properties Element of Fire and Earth. Male Energy. Planetary Associations: Sun Zodiac Association: Leo Associated Dieties: The Cedar wood tree is sacred to Artemis, Sezh and Persephon...
Ravens & Crows in Mythology
In Celtic mythology, the warrior goddess known as the Morrighan often appears in the form of a crow or raven or is seen accompanied by a group of them. Typically, these birds appear in groups of three...
Neroli
Neroli essential oil exudes an entrancing citrus aroma with slightly spicy, bittersweet undertones. The oil is rendered from the white blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange tree. It takes on...
Gray
Correspondences and Associations POWER ANIMAL: Wolf ELEMENT: Water DIRECTION: West PLANET: Moon DAY: Monday NUMBER: 6 and 1 MAGICAL TOOL: Seashells, Scales, Chalice PLANTS/HERBS: Clove, Hyssop, Oak Mo...
Witches have not received good publicity
Witches always end up to be the bad guys in television shows, movies, and books. But witchcraft is not evil. It is a religion and way of life. It is the craft with only the utmost respect for Mother N...
Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Wisdom, money, fruitfulness, and prosperity. Invokes the healing energy of the deities. Provides magickal help for overcoming dependencies & addiction. Associated with Candlemas and Beltane. Carry...
AMBER
The color amber is a pure chroma color, located on the color wheel midway between the colors of gold and orange. The color name is derived from the material also known as amber, which is commonly foun...
BLACK
Planet: Saturn Chakra : Base Black is one of the most powerful colors. Use black for binding, reversing spells, repelling negativity. Black can be used for concealing, transformation, causing confusio...
Tips for getting rid of curses
A curse is a nasty business to be under. While it’s nice to think about the karmic implications of throwing a curse on someone, it can still seriously ruin your day. So, here are some suggestion...
The Magical Correspondences of Sage
Gender: Masculine Element: Air Planetary Association: Jupiter Element: Earth Several different planets are connected magickally with this herb by different sources. For instance, some, including Culpe...
Sex and Culture
In Sex and Culture (1934), Unwin studied 80 primitive tribes and 6 known civilizations through 5,000 years of history and found a positive correlation between the cultural achievement of a people and ...
an innocent, care-free pagan race
“Look back a little and see what has happened. Nineteen hundred years ago you were an innocent, care-free pagan race. You worshipped countless Gods and Goddesses, the spirits of the air, of the ...
Abcán
In Irish mythology, Abcán (modern spelling: Abhcán) was the dwarf poet and musician of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the early Celtic divinities of Ireland. He was said to have a bronze boat with a tin sail.[...
Baduhenna
Baduhenna is a Frisian Goddess of war. Sadly nothing much is known about her but she has been described by Tacitus. Badwa is the proto-Germanic word for battle. Interestingly enough, there is also a C...
The Principle of Vibration
This principle teaches us that all is in motion, nothing is at rest. Everything moves; everything vibrates with its own rate of vibration. Everything is in a constant state of movement and change. Obj...
The Principle of Correspondence
This principle teaches us that “As above, so below. As within, so without.” We do exist on all planes—the astral/spiritual, energetic, and physical—so this principle is a lesson in perspective. When m...
The Seven Hermetic Principles
Here are the seven classic Hermetic principles. I kept them as straightforward as possible. The Principle of Mentalism This is the first principle. It states that “all is mind”—that everything exists ...
Hermes Trismegistus and the Hermetic Principles
Truth be told, a lot of magick is founded on philosophy. Case in point: the Hermetic principles. The Hermetic principles are a set of philosophical beliefs based upon the ancient writings of Hermes Tr...