There’s an undeniably dark side to Georgia. It’s incredibly haunted. The historic city of Savannah isn’t just haunted, its restless spirits will follow you home. While Atlanta has its own unsettling past. But they aren’t the only disturbed places in the state. ...
When we think of Thanksgiving the image that pops up is of pilgrims and Native Americans sitting at a table, feasting on turkey and pumpkin. But is this really Thanksgiving’s origins? Weren’t there other harvest and fall festivals before Thanksgiving? Let’s take a look at ...
I don’t know about you, but I’m a Sagittarius and I love to travel. I have that wanderlust blood that tends to boil if I don’t leave my home-state at least three times a year. Each time I choose a vacation, I pick a destination that ties into my spiritual path of witchcraft. ...
In this series of articles, we present our favorite and most intriguing tales of American witches in hopes to inspire you, the reader. Some will be called witches, some shamans, and others midwives, grannies, and healers, but all are an integral part of American history and folklore and thus ...
The early American settlers battled disease, starvation, and environmental hazards on their long journey across the Atlantic to the New World. But they didn’t know their hardships would continue. What riches and abundance awaited them on the other side of the vast ocean? What monsters and ...
Marie Laveau was a well-known magical woman who lived in New Orleans in the 1800’s. Known as the Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau is legendary in the state of Louisiana and the world. Read on to learn more about the lore and life of Marie Laveau. Marie Laveau’s Early Years With no ...
The belief in animal omens and signs dates back to our ancient ancestors. Because of their connection with nature, certain animals meant good or bad fortune. In this article, we look at some of the most common animal omens and signs and learn how to interpret them. What does it mean if a rabbit ...
When Europeans began migrating to the North America, they discovered it was a much different place than they were expecting. Threats lay around every turn, including their very real fear of witches and devils. In this article, we examine Old School American Witchcraft. Initiations, curses, ...
When we hear legends about fairies or the “wee folk,” we get the picture of green pastures in Ireland. Did you know certain Native American tribes had their own beliefs in fairies? They called them the “little people.” It seems almost every culture has their version of ...
American folk magic comes in all shapes and sizes and is found in every region of the U.S. From the Ozark Mountains to the Appalachians, from New York to New Orleans, American Folk Magic is woven into our unique American culture. A melting pot of superstitions, energy, and spiritual will…as our ...