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September 25, 2024
Feeling drawn toward working with deities but not sure if you’re ready to dive in? It can feel like a big step, but there are some clear signs that you’re prepared to start this new part of your spiritual journ
Read more…Having lived in Scotland, and being born to a Scottish Family, I was fortunate to immerse myself in its rich culture and traditions, including the practice of saining. Saining, a traditional Scottish ritual of cleansing and blessing spaces with the b
Read more…From hosting a harvest festival and apple picking to setting up your altar for the Autumn season, here’s plenty of ideas on how to celebrate.
There are plenty of ways to approach green magic. You can learn from books, you can learn from teachers, and you can learn directly from the plants and spirits. For most of us, an herbal education is some combination of the three. But when you're
Moon water is super popular these days, but I like making sun water equally as much! While it isn’t as well-known, I feel that it’s extremely powerful in its own right.
Moon water is infused with the energy of the moon, so sun water is (of course) in
Read more…Is your magical garden dripping with Wisteria? Hung low with Spanish moss? Bespeckled with tea roses?
Whether you use it for food, pleasure, or magical herbs, your garden is a sacred place where nature meets the nurture of your magical practice.
Read more…I've discussed in my recent posts that I am trying to align myself more with natural cycles, so I am still in my winter hibernation recovery period. A few years ago, I read a book that really described activities I was already doing that appealed to
From Samhain until Ostara, the Dark Goddess has her reign as she is commonly also associated with winter and the cold that it brings.
In the modern age, this time of year is focused on festivities, festivals, parties and events to bring cheer and
Read more…Water is cleansing, healing and relaxing. Are you someone who loves taking a long bath to soothe away worries and stress? Magical baths are becoming more and more popular in modern spirituality for good reason! Whatever your reason for taking ritual
Read more…Ah, banishing herbs. There’s nothing like sending an icky vibe, a difficult person, or a bad habit on its way. Used with intention, banishing herbs are meant to do just that.
So, let’s take a look at some of the most common banishing herbs and som
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· Aug 12, 2023We have all been in situations that make us feel anxious, frazzled, confused, and panic-stricken.
And yet, some of us seem better than others at dealing with influxes of drama, pressure, and demand than others.
What is th
Read more…If you've never heard of Florida water, let's get one thing out of the way first: No, this is not the water you'll find in the state of Florida. Rather, it's a special liquid that's believed to help enhance any number of rituals.
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Read more…September 10, 2022 / Alexis J. Cunningfolk
One of my favorite tools for cultivating mindfulness and a sense of wellness day-to-day is the tarot. I use tarot not only as a tool of divination but as a tool of healing, incorporating the cards into my
Read more…Walpurgisnacht or Hexennacht is celebrated from the eve of April 30th to May 1st. This is a traditional Germanic festival associated with witches. “Hexe” is the German word for “witch”, and “nacht” is the German word for “night”. So, the name transl
The power of three is an ancient concept that has been around for centuries. It is said that everything in the universe is made up of three elements – body, mind, and spirit. In witchcraft, this concept is used to create powerful spells and enchantme
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Candle Magic Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming
If you've never done a candle spell before, candle magic can seem a bit daunting. Even if you've done a few candle spells, you might feel bogged down with the details.
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Read more…Ley lines are straight tracks or lines, essentially energy grids, that stretch across the earth in every direction. The ancients were said to have marked these lines with stone monuments and pagan temples. This definition makes sense but doesn’t prov
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As ‘newbie’ witches, we think we can light a candle, pick an altar cloth based on a correspondence list in the back of some “Intro to Witchcraft” book, say the right words, and poof! All of our maj
Read more…There is something so intriguing, inspiring, and influential about lunar energies—if you’re anything like me, you may find yourself to be more reflective and slow around new moons, or invigorated, stimulated, and largely sleepless a
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