As the nights grow longer and a chill permeates the air, we begin to settle in to our homes and warm blankets more and more. I absolutely love this time of year. When stringing lights from every rooftop and tree isn’t extravagant, it’s welcomed and sometimes expected. When drinks ...
The Winter Holidays are a time for feasting, gift-giving, family time and revelry. And along with all the fun to be had, there’s typically also stress. We end up spending a lot of time around others which can leave us feeling drained and frazzled. What better way to care for yourself than ...
Come with us on a ride up and down the Norse World Tree called Yggdrasil, step lightly into each of the nine realms of Norse cosmology, and finally, meet the Norns with us. What Is Yggdrasil? The Norse World Tree Put simply, Yggdrasil (pronounced igg-drah-zil) is the world tree in Norse ...
You walk through your city and hear wild laughter and singing coming from every street. The scent of bay laurel, spruce and fir envelopes you. You notice the evergreen garlands draped over every threshold and wall of the city. The entire neighborhood is lit up and an unshakeable feeling of joy, ...
I’ve been practicing kitchen witchery for years, and the first tip I can give you is this – make your kitchen a magical place where you’ll WANT to cook and make magick. A witch’s kitchen shouldn’t be a drab, boring place. It should be the heart of the home, filled ...
In recent years, a practice called an egg cleansing ritual has gained popularity in the online witchcraft community. One might think this is a new, modern practice but in reality, the egg cleanse dates back centuries. And its origins are spread out across cultures. Eggs are a powerful tool in ...
Out of all the things I associate with the Christmas and Winter holidays, a pickle wasn’t one of them. Until last year when I was given a glass ornament for the Yule tree in the shape of a pickle. And yes, like you, I definitely scrunched my eyebrows a bit and wrinkled my nose. Why is ...
Every year, when Samhain rolls around, my urge to create, craft, and communicate with the spirits becomes almost too much to bear. So what do I do? I give in to the urge, of course! I cast Samhain spells for purification and prosperity. Also offering Samhain blessings to my witchy family ...
Our ancestors needed fire to stay alive. They needed it for warmth, to cook their food and brew their medicinal remedies. And they needed a fireplace or hearth in which to light and keep that fire burning. And, just like every other sacred resource in ancient societies, the hearth and ...
As a kitchen witch, my magick is stoked by the hearth fire. I find beauty and power in the seemingly mundane ingredients in my pantry, refrigerator, and herb cabinet. What one witch might pass off as simply a food staple, I see as a mighty ignitor to a potent spell and key to the Otherworld. ...