**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”
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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”
Witch Herb – Dandelion
**Witch Herb – Dandelion** Today’s plant need absolutely no introduction, the mighty Dandelion. It is so common, and as I said, needs no introduction. However, how often do we think of this plant as one so completely powerful in magickal workings? I must admit, that while I use dandelion in my day to day, IContinue reading “Witch Herb – Dandelion”
Habit and/or Behaviour Breaking Knot Spell
**Habit and/or Behaviour Breaking Knot Spell** Knot spells and cord spells have been around for a very long time. From the act of tying a red string on your pointer finger to remind you to do something important, to tying hands together for a hand-fasting. These kinds of spells are usually easy to do andContinue reading “Habit and/or Behaviour Breaking Knot Spell”
The History of Ostara
**The History of Ostara**The word Ostara is just one of the names applied to the celebration of the spring equinox on March 21. It’s been celebrated and observed for a long time in many places around the world. For Wiccans and other Pagans, Ostara is the day when the goddess, the Mother Earth, and theContinue reading “The History of Ostara”
Hekate the Dark Mother
**Hekate the Dark Mother** We have all heard of Hecate, but who is she really? My perception of this, and the actual reality and gravity of her, did not truly set in, until she came calling. Hecate In Greek Mythology Hecate, in Greek mythology, was considered to be the Goddess of Magic and Witchcraft. SheContinue reading “Hekate the Dark Mother”
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