kitty fields, Author at Otherworldly Oracle

October 18, 2018February 29, 2024

American Nightshade Magical Properties & Secrets

No other herb in history is steeped in the macabre like the deadly nightshade plant, aka Bella donna. But deadly nightshade isn’t the only plant in the nightshade family. Did you know potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers are all a part of the nightshade plant family? So is American nightshade. In North America, the American nightshade

October 14, 2018February 29, 2024

12 REAL Historical Witches Houses, Cottages, and Caves

Ever wondered what real historical witches houses and cottages look like? Often we think of spooky Victorian houses, houses made of candy, and cabins on the hill as witches houses. But some witches lived in castles, caves, and old city buildings. Take a journey with me to England, Scotland, Ireland, and the U.S. to the

October 14, 2018February 29, 2024

Daily Pagan Rituals: List of 30+ SIMPLE Everyday Traditions

When we embark on a spiritual path, sometimes the path gets twisted and we feel we lose our connection to the Divine. Sometimes we’re too busy with the physical to cater to our spiritual needs. But there’s ways to include simple daily pagan rituals into your routine without a fuss. You don’t have to do

October 12, 2018February 29, 2024

Ancestor Protection Evocation Ritual: FULL Tutorial

There’s nothing more powerful than calling on your ancestors for protection. Whether from physical or spiritual dangers, your ancestors need only be asked and they will shield you from harm. You are their child – their descendant. You carry their blood in your veins. Put your two fingers on your wrist and feel your pulse.

October 10, 2018February 29, 2024

Broom Closet Witch? Here’s Our Tried & True Tips & Tricks!

In this day and age you would think it would be a welcomed practice to be a witch. After all, the world keeps moving at such an intense speed that many of us are longing for a little magic in our lives. Witches bring otherworldly mystery and magic to our lives. But, unfortunately, old superstitions

October 10, 2018February 29, 2024

The Green Man Legend: Pagan Origins & Modern Sightings

The Green Man is a forest spirit steeped in folklore dating back hundreds (possibly thousands) of years. Sources say the Green Man legend originated in Europe; however, stories and evidence circulate worldwide. If you google “The Green Man”, you’ll find a plethora of information on the Green Man motifs and sculptures found on churches all

October 3, 2018February 29, 2024

Ancient Ancestry: 7 Clan Mothers of Europe, Tara, & Mitochondrial DNA

Our ancestors have a wealth of knowledge to teach us, if we only listen. In modern times, many people have no idea who their immediate ancestors were much less a whisper of their ancient ancestry. But technology has provided us with some very useful tools to dig into our ancestral past – DNA kits and

October 1, 2018February 25, 2024

Sacred Sites & Pagan Places: How to Find Ley Lines Near You

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 provide the whole picture of what ley lines truly are. Our ancient ancestors could feel the

September 30, 2018February 29, 2024

Samhain Ancestor Herbal Offering Blends: 2 Easy Recipes

Don’t forget the simplicity and beauty of an herbal offering. If you’re an herbalist or enjoy leaving offerings to your ancestors on Samhain, you’re a friend of mine! With Samhain quickly approaching, I ended up cleaning off and re-decorating my altar. Ancestors are a huge part of my spiritual practice, so when Samhain season comes

September 17, 2018June 1, 2024

Modern Day Witch Fashion: Styles, Where to Shop and More

While they say witches don’t have a certain “look”, they are forgetting one important thing – the way you dress can be a powerful form of magick! Just as witches use candles and tools to project intentions into the universe, clothing and jewelry can also be used to manifest your desires. Don’t think of it