The black cat scratches. The bat flies overhead. Witches twist and turn, excited in their beds. Samhain, Halloween, All Hallows Eve is nearly here. It’s time to plan our celebrations, feasts, and rituals. If you’re looking for ingredients for your Samhain sabbat spells, rituals, and ...
When I was a little girl, walking through my grandmother’s garden was one of my favorite pastimes. Not only was there a patch of tulips hidden in the woods behind her house, but there was a section of beautiful roses. And maybe my memory serves me wrong, but I swore there were roses of ...
If I could whisk you back to a time when all of the flowers in the world meant something spiritually significant, I would. But, luckily, I don’t have to. Because we can rebuild that world! If you’re looking to find the lotus flower meaning, we introduce you here. The lotus is a ...
Ahhh lavender. It’s one of those aromatic herbs that you either love or hate. But I believe most of us love it. The herb of beauty was known all over the ancient world and was once used as a form of currency. In today’s society, lavender is found in everything from lotions to tea. ...
Mugwort is one of this witch’s favorite magical herbs. I know I’m not alone as a mugwort fanatic! Witches have used mugwort for centuries magically and medicinally for a multitude of reasons. Learn all about mugwort, mugwort’s magical properties and 6 witchy uses. What is Mugwort? Mugwort, ...
Everybody’s talking that rosemary magic, and I’m over here like what about the basil? Seriously, basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow, the tastiest to eat, AND has multiple magical properties and uses. When eaten or added to a tea, basil is a healthy choice of herb. Learn all about basil ...
At Beltane, the Green Man returns to the woods bringing fertility and wild growth. The fairies also make their grand return. But if you live in the suburbs or city, how can you attract the Fay if you don’t have an innately wild or natural setting close-by? Here we teach our Bella Donna members ...
One of my all-time favorite witchy herbs is chamomile. I’ve always loved chamomile tea, and when I began practicing witchcraft I realized how many magical uses chamomile has! In this article, I’ll provide you with chamomile’s magical properties and associations, as well as ...
The sunflower that brings a smile to your face. A rose that reminds you that you are loved. The scent of lilies bringing back memories of your grandmother. Flowers have potent magic – they are beautiful but also evoke emotion and nostalgia in nearly every person on the planet. Who ...
Here in the Southern U.S., our old trees are draped in a hanging spiderweb-like plant called Spanish moss. It’s this intriguing plant that creates a unique Gothic, deep south landscape in many Southern movies and shows. Spanish moss has interesting origins, and has been used in American ...