**Unlocking the Mysteries: Delving into Hermetic Ceremonial Magic** Introduction: Magic has captivated human imagination for centuries, offering a glimpse into the mysterious and the supernatural. Among the various magical traditions, Hermetic Ceremonial Magic stands out as a system that combines esoteric knowledge, ritual practices, and spiritual enlightenment. In this blog post, we will embark onContinue reading “Unlocking the Mysteries: Delving into Hermetic Ceremonial Magic”
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Embracing Diversity: Gay Pride within the Witchcraft Community
**Embracing Diversity: Gay Pride within the Witchcraft Community** In recent years, the celebration of pride has expanded beyond the traditional LGBTQ+ community, with various groups joining in to support and commemorate the diversity of human identity and expression. One such community that has emerged as an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals is the witchcraft community.Continue reading “Embracing Diversity: Gay Pride within the Witchcraft Community”
Beginner’s Tips – Solar and Lunar Hours
**Beginner’s Tips – Solar and Lunar Hours** Solar hours are from sunrise to sunset, and Lunar hours are from moonrise to moon set. They often overlap unless and sometimes do so drastically. There are 6 of each, that are equal portions of those times. To find them you take the time between rise and setContinue reading “Beginner’s Tips – Solar and Lunar Hours”
Day’s of the Week – Monday
**Day’s of the Week – Monday** Monday, in almost all cultures/languages (the ones I have researched anyway), is named after the moon or a god/goddess of the moon eg. English: Moon, Monday; Latin: Moon = Luna, Monday = dies Lunae; Ancient Greek: Moon (Goddess) – Selene, Monday – hēméra Selḗnēs French: Moon = Lune, MondayContinue reading “Day’s of the Week – Monday”
Beginner’s Tips – Wicca
**Beginner’s Tips – Wicca** Wicca is for Beginner’s… or is it? So some of you might read that title and nod and smile, some may be indifferent or unaware, and others may get a bit spicy. Well call me a hot pepper, because I’m part of the latter. I’ve seen it described in social mediaContinue reading “Beginner’s Tips – Wicca”
Beginner’s Tips – Crystals
**Beginner’s Tips – Crystals** Crystals need to be recharged, at least in my opinion. The challenge is that many are charged best by sitting in full moonlight. And hauling all of them out each month can be both impractical and in many cases not possible. Why not do a charge crystal. I use this quartzContinue reading “Beginner’s Tips – Crystals”
Ritual Drop
**Ritual Drop** What is Drop? Drop is the collection of sensations and physical response to an event or situation being over. Drop can happen to anyone and is unique to each person and situation. It can happen after any event that involves either strong emotion or an energy exchange. Some examples of drop are afterContinue reading “Ritual Drop”
History and Traditions of Beltane
**History and Traditions of Beltane** Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival celebrated to welcome the arrival of summer. It signifies new beginnings and is a time for joyous festivities. The celebration takes place every year on May 1st, where people come together to enjoy the season’s warmth and beauty. It’s an occasion that brings peopleContinue reading “History and Traditions of Beltane”
The Power of Hair
**The Power of Hair** Hair is a store of our personal power and strength. That is why some choose to veil or contain their hair so that the energy is not affected by outside influence, as well as there is less chance of hair falling into someone’s hands that may mean harm. Many empaths andContinue reading “The Power of Hair”
Witch Herbs – Dittany of Crete
**Witch Herbs – Dittany of Crete** Today, we are going to take a look at Dittany of Crete. This plant has long been considered sacred to many goddesses and cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean. Dittany of Crete is used to invoke; Aphrodite (Venus), Artemis, Circe, Diana, Hekate, Hera, and Persephone. Even the mighty Zeus (Jupiter)Continue reading “Witch Herbs – Dittany of Crete”
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