Every culture on the planet had their own form of sorcery and divination. The people of Northern Europe were no different. In fact, it’s one of the few cultures who retained their magical practices for quite some time following the rise of the Church. At least until the Swedes were ...
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What exactly is a mystic? We often hear all about the men who became saints, warriors and gods. But when will we remember the female mystics who lived, loved, taught and fought alongside them? In this article, our favorite spiritual women from the annals of time come to remind us of their ...
We are fascinated and utterly enthralled with the Medieval Times. It’s no wonder we have Medieval themed restaurants, festivals and amusement parks. We crave the old tales of knights, princesses, wizards and fortressed castles surrounded by moats. Battles and holy quests. The Middle Ages ...
Next to the broom, no other object evokes the powerful image of the witch than the witch’s hat. At Halloween real witches and pretend witches don a black pointed cap, tall as the heavens. But, surprisingly, the witch’s pointed hat isn’t an ancient concept – it seemingly ...
Witch Trials in Europe: The Basque Witch Cult of Spain & France
The most searched-for Witch Trials on the internet is the Salem Witch Trials. Most of us have heard the story or seen a movie about the Salem Witch Trials. But did you know Europe had its own Witch Trials long before and during Salem? One of the most interesting and well-documented of the Witch ...
Victorian Witchcraft: Seances, Spirits & How to Enchant Your Corset!
If you’re drawn to the Victorian era and you practice witchcraft, did you known you can combine the two? In this article, we learn all about the magical side of the Victorians including seances and divination. AND we teach you how to cast Victorian witchcraft by enchanting your own ...
Jezebel: Ancient Queen, Pagan Priestess, and How to Work With Her
Jezebel was an ancient Hebrew queen mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. She was widely misunderstood and even vilified, inspiring the insult of “Jezebel” spat at empowered women. But who was Jezebel from a modern pagan’s perspective and how can we work with her in our ...
Yule & Christmas Plants Like the Poinsettia, Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe
The Christmas tree has long been the pillar of Christmas décor, but what about the other Christmas plants? Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe have also been a part of the Winter holidays, just as long as the Christmas tree. The poinsettia is also considered a magical Christmas plant in North America. But ...
Thanksgiving’s Pagan Origins & How to Celebrate As A Pagan
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 ...
The Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony: A TRUE, Unsolved Mystery
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 ...