**Offerings to Deities and Spirit** For Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, Heathens, Occultists, Vodouists, Indigenous and many others from the myriad of rich spiritual traditions around the globe who honour and/or worship various Deities/Spirit, the question of offerings often comes up. In ancient times, offerings might have been brought to meeting places such as temples or woodlandContinue reading “Offerings to Deities and Spirit”
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The Celestial and Elemental Wheel of the year
**The Celestial and Elemental Wheel of the year** The wheel of the year is used by many witches, however, not all. The wheel of the year is a Wiccan construct and belief that was developed in the 50-90’s. It draws heavily on Celtic practices, as well as Norse and Germanic traditions. I am not WiccanContinue reading “The Celestial and Elemental Wheel of the year”
Lammas & Lughnasadh
**Lammas & Lughnasadh** Happy Lammas! Blessed Lughnasadh. These are two holidays you will not find on your 365 days of cats calendar (I’ve checked), but are they the same? Are they just simply interchangeable? We’re going to do a little dive to find out. If the title didn’t give it away, they are actually differentContinue reading “Lammas & Lughnasadh”
The Sun in Witchcraft
**The Sun in Witchcraft** The sun is one of the celestial bodies that affect us most directly, but in witchcraft, it gets less attention than the moon. Many witches feel a stronger association with the sun than the moon but have fewer resources to work with. If you are interested in sun work, here areContinue reading “The Sun in Witchcraft”
Burnout, Witchcraft, and Healing
**Burnout, Witchcraft, and Healing** “Being a Witch gives you the power to heal yourself, change your life, change your world.” —Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within, by Juliet Diaz As Witches, our work is often to heal and help others; it’s in everything we do, from simple spells, to energy work, to manifestation, to prayers toContinue reading “Burnout, Witchcraft, and Healing”
Yoga and Witchcraft
**Yoga and Witchcraft** Over the years as an Eclectic Witch living with Fibromyalgia and two autoimmune disorders causing additional pain and fatigue, I’ve often found myself struggling to get out of bed. Even before my diagnosis and before motherhood, in my single days when I supposedly had more “energy,” I found myself living like mostContinue reading “Yoga and Witchcraft”
Elestial Quartz: The Soul Star Crystal
**Elestial Quartz: The Soul Star Crystal** Known to some as the “Soul Star Crystal,” Elestial Quartz is also sometimes called “Skeletal Quartz” due to its oddly concocted outer formations. Found in Brazil, Madagascar, Africa, and the United States, this crystal enhances intuition and removes psychic blockages. There is an immense, ancient power that resonates fromContinue reading “Elestial Quartz: The Soul Star Crystal”
Greek Mythology – Selene
**Greek Mythology – Selene** Selene was known as a Lesser or Minor Titan, and the Goddess of the Moon. She was depicted as a woman riding sidesaddle on a horse or driving a chariot drawn by a pair of winged steeds. Her lunar sphere or crescent was either a crown set upon her head orContinue reading “Greek Mythology – Selene”
Witches Herbs: Aconite
**Witches Herbs: Aconite** Let me start by saying that Aconite is an extremely POISONOUS plant, and working with this plant should not be taken lightly. Use gloves, eye protection, and take all safety precautions recommended. Aconite’s poison works very quickly through skin contact, resulting in a tingling sensation. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, andContinue reading “Witches Herbs: Aconite”
Aztec Deity: Xochipilli – The Lord of Flowers
**Aztec Deity: Xochipilli – The Lord of Flowers** Welcome to a captivating journey as we venture into the heart of Mexico, where I’ll be shedding light on the enigmatic Aztec god, Xochipilli (Pronounced: “So-chee-pee-lee”). He is revered as the “Lord of Flowers,” holds dominion over an exquisite realm encompassing love, beauty, mazes, fun games, music,Continue reading “Aztec Deity: Xochipilli – The Lord of Flowers”
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