spirits Archives

July 21, 2018January 11, 2025

Bear Goddesses and Gods: Artemis, Odin, Callisto and More

Gods and goddesses of the ancient world held a connection with certain animals. This is because our ancestors were animistic. They believed everything on earth had consciousness. Wildlife was sacred in ancient times. The bear is one of the most powerful and most feared of the animal kingdom. Dating back thousands of years, the people

July 2, 2018February 29, 2024

Fairies in America: Fairy Folklore in the U.S. and Canada

The belief in fairies is a worldwide phenomenon. Enchanting stories of green elves, pixies, trolls, and sprites abound in countries like Ireland and Germany. We don’t hear many stories of Native American fairies or different types of fairies in America. But remember – fairies are everywhere! Because fairies are nature spirits, they’re typically seen in

June 29, 2018February 29, 2024

Witch Balls: 4 WITCHCRAFT Tools for Protection and Warding

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 been a tradition in the United States since

June 14, 2018February 29, 2024

Haunted Maryland Attractions: Dr. Mudds House, Point Lookout, and More

From the ocean waves lapping on the Eastern Shore to the welcoming Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is a majestic place. Maryland is one of the most gorgeous and historic states in the US, but it also has a darker side…it’s severely haunted. From the ghosts of Natives to soldiers and everyone in between, Maryland is filled

June 11, 2018May 19, 2024

Witch Ancestors: How to Find Witches in Your Family Tree

Every one has an interesting ancestors in their lineage. We find preachers, movie stars, blacksmiths, villains, even royalty in our family trees. Some of us have accused witch ancestors, too! Think about how big a family tree is the further back you go – the likelihood of witch ancestors increases. Hundreds of thousands of people

June 8, 2018February 29, 2024

Attract Fairies To Your Home & Garden With Fairy Offerings

Fairies are spirits that often haunt natural places like rivers, mountains, forests, and fields. Believe it or not, there are ways to attract fairies to your home or garden. Fairies appreciate people who protect nature, and who are spiritually in tune with the earth. But they can be finicky and mischievous, so you have to

June 8, 2018March 11, 2024

Feather Symbolism by Bird and Color, Feather Magic and More

You’re walking down a familiar path when something catches your eye. It’s a large feather. You were having an awful day, but somehow finding a feather on the ground has elevated your mood. That is the innate magic of the feather. Feathers come from birds and so are magical by association. Birds have long been

May 30, 2018August 3, 2024

Are Fairies Real? Origins and Evidence that Fairies Exist

Many people want to know: are fairies real? Fairies have been a central figure of legends for hundreds of years. Today we know fairies mostly by what we see on the TV or in books, but once our ancestors believed fairies were considered part of daily life. Think about it like this – legends might