The second in an exciting duology by a modern Filipino witch, Kristine Ibanez, covers detailed accounts of the types of Filipino witches, healers, and indigenous shamans. Please go back and read the first in the duology, if you haven’t yet. The Most Prominent Types of Filipino ...
Witch bottles have been used for centuries by witches and those who wanted to ward off witches. Traditionally, they were used to protect the individual against dark magic and evil spirits. Today they are used for protection, love, healing and much more. Learn the history, uses, and how to make ...
When the clock strikes midnight, we kiss. Lavish parties are thrown. We eat collard greens and black eyed peas for dinner. We all have some sort of tradition for New Years but might not know where those traditions came from. Let’s take a look at the magical history of New Years and the ...
Witches are nearly always depicted with their trusty broomsticks. Brooms, also called besoms, have a long history in magic and continue to be used by witches today. Here we discuss witch broom history, magical uses and how to make a besom yourself. Why Do Witches Use Brooms? A Sweeping History ...
No need to spend hundreds on magical tools and ingredients. And why? Because you already have everything you could ever need in your house! In this article, we teach you how to do button magic, needle spells and how to use scissors in your magic. These are mostly old American folk magic customs ...
Everything in nature has magickal properties. And when I say everything, I’m even talking about dirt. Dirt and soil have been used across cultures in folk magick for centuries including Hoodoo, Norse, Celtic, and in Indigenous nations around the globe. So, what’s so special about dirt? And why ...
The horseshoe symbol is found all over the world. In the United States, the horseshoe is a good luck charm and worn on jewelry or hung as decoration. Growing up, my mom always had a horseshoe hanging above the door of our house and barn. In this article, dive into the folklore of the horseshoe, ...
Six months ago, I set off on a journey into the mysterious world of old Florida folk traditions, herbalism and spiritual practices. The time spent researching, asking questions, and doing footwork was well spent and the results? Fascinating and enriching. In this edition of Old Florida Folk ...