Kitchen witches and witches on a budget take heart! You have so many magical tools and ingredients already in your house just waiting to be used. I’ll bet you keep a dozen eggs in your house at any given time. And guess what? Eggs have a long history in witchcraft. Here’s 13 ways to ...
In this article, we take a look at one of world’s most famous magical plants – the mandrake root. We examine the mandrake root’s magical uses, it’s intriguing history and folklore from around the world. What Is Mandrake Root? The mandrake root is a plant in the ...
Are you a kitchen or cottage witch who wants an extra helping hand around the house? Maybe you could use some help with your magical workings or someone to protect your household. Household spirits are perfect for the job! Ever heard of the Scottish brownie? The Russian Domovoi? Even if you ...
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 ...
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, ...
Before Alexa and Google Home devices to remind us when to complete our errands and chores, there were lucky people who had house fairies who helped with chores around the house. The house elf finished the woman of the house’s leftover cleaning, cooking, and mending. Wouldn’t that be ...
Today fairies are not just for little girls’ imagination, they’re for witches and magical practitioners too. But it’s not truly anything new. It dates back to at least ancient times. There are many historical and folkloric connections between fairies and witches particularly ...
Have you ever been to New England? Beautiful hand-blown glass ornaments adorn windows and doorways. Or maybe your grandmother had one at her house when you were a child. Perhaps you’ve noticed them sitting atop pillars in a neighbor’s garden. These are called witch balls and have ...