Want more cowbell? Not me. I want more witches bells! These pretty little decorations are much more than simple décor for a witch’s home. They are powerful protective wards. In this article, we define witches bells, discover their centuries-old origins, PLUS learn how to use them in your ...
It’s almost time to break out your warm blankets, cozy slippers, and dutch ovens. Look, I know most pagans live for the Samhain season. But I most look forward to the Winter Solstice season every year. Particularly for the warm, hearty meals and drinks. I mean, truthfully, there’s ...
Queen Medb. Her name evokes complex emotions in those who know her. Vilified in Irish myth, yet today a goddess of strength and women’s sovereignty. Who exactly is Queen Medb and is she a deity of whom will benefit modern practitioners? In this article, we look at this complex Celtic ...
Samhain is around the corner…kitchen witches rejoice! ‘Tis the season of the pumpkin. Of aromatic spices. Of hot cider and apple pie. We connect with our ancestors and celebrate the end of the harvest on All Hallows Eve. And what’s one of the best ways to celebrate? Food, of ...
Ahhhh Druids. Celtic. Ancient. Mysterious. The word Druid is thrown around quite a bit when you enter into the exploration of Celtic neo-paganism. But beyond being associated with nature, magick, and Ireland what do we really know about the Druids? What do we know? The short answer to that ...
Before modern witchcraft, Wicca and ceremonial magic sort of ruled the occult community. And casting a circle before ritual and invoking the elementals was a popular practice among practitioners. But what is an elemental? And are the elementals the same as the guardians of the watchtowers? ...
Maybe you’ve seen or read about the Triple Goddess: the Maiden, Mother and Crone divinity. This is an ancient concept from many different cultures but was made popular by the modern Wicca movement. But how do we understand and apply the Triple Goddess archetype to our modern witchcraft ...
Lughnasadh is quickly approaching on August 1st. This is a time when Summer is beginning to wane, and the harvest season begins. Learn ten easy ways to celebrate Lughnasadh here. What Is Lughnasadh? When summer is at its peak, when the berries are ripe for the picking, and when we are basking ...
Maybe you’ve heard of this phenomenon called smudging. Maybe you’ve like to learn how to smudge your home. Here we provide a full tutorial on how to smudge plus answer the question does smudging work? We also give tips on what kind of herbs to use in your smudging rituals and simple ...
By Allorah Rayne Weaving a spell can be complex. Sometimes you labor over a spell for weeks but once the spell is finished, you can’t decide what to do with the remains. There are a variety of ways to dispose of spell remnants and the meanings behind the disposal can vary depending on the spell ...