Author: A Solitary Pagan
Krampus’ minions
Many of Krampus’ minions are also real Christmas/winter folk figures in European cultures, such as the Yule Goat (Scandanavia). The creatures with Icelandic names (Stekkjarstaur, etc.) are named after the Icelandic Yule Lads who are said to visit homes each of the thirteen nights before Christmas. The gingerbread cookie that is lowered down the chimney is attached to a hook. Meathook (or Ket...
How to Create Your Own Talisman?
Talismans are special objects that people have used for centuries for protection, luck, and focus. You can make your own talisman to help you with your goals. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide for beginners. Step one: Pick your object. Choose something small that feels special to you. It could be a stone, a piece of jewelry, a coin, or even a dried flower. Hold it in your hand. If it feels right...
Collecting Herbs for Magical Workings, Your Toolkit
The first thing you will need is a cutting tool. Some traditions recommend the use of a sickle-shaped tool with a white handle, called the Boline. Here’s an example of what one looks like: Personally, I don’t recommend the use of a Boline. Here’s why: If your beliefs don’t specifically demand the Boline, I instead recommend a pair of garden pruning shears with white handles. They are affordab...
Collecting Herbs for Magical Workings
Plants and herbs are a common ingredient in many forms of magic. Whether you are making incense, stuffing a sachet, or brewing a folk remedy, if you practice long enough, you’re eventually going to have a use for them. When that’s the case, you’ll want to use the best possible ingredient.While store bought herbs will do in a pinch, I prefer to harvest my own. This way: you can be confident of fres...
Green Correspondence, WOODS.
APPLE — life, longevity, fertility, fairies, the otherworld, afterlife, creativity, love, healing, harmony ASH — water, strength, intellect, willpower, protection, justice, balance, harmony, skill, travel, weather, wisdom BIRCH — cleansing, protection, purification, associated with children CEDAR — healing, spirituality, purification, protection, prosperity, harmony ELDER — protection, prosperity,...
A Green Witches Vegetable and Fruit Cleaner
One half cup of white vinegar One half cup of plain tap water Two teaspoons of bicarb20 drops of Grapeseed Extract Mix the white vinegar and plain tap water, then add the bicarb only one teaspoon at a time. Make sure you are mixing in a large bowl as once you add the bicarb it will fizz up and over the edges of small bowls. Mix continuously with a wooden spoon to slow fizzing and to mix the bicarb...
A Green Witches Household Spray Cleaner
One Half cup white vinegarOne half cup plain tap water Two tablespoons of borax Two teaspoons of bicarb of soda Several drops of either Lavender oil or Peppermint oil. Mix the white vinegar and plain tap water, then add the bicarb only one teaspoon at a time. Make sure you are mixing in a large bowl as once you add the bicarb it will fizz up and over the edges of small bowls. Mix continuously with...
A Green Witches Window and Mirror Cleaner
One half cup of white vinegar One half cup of plain tap water Two teaspoons of borax Two or three drops of washing up liquidMix thoroughly to dissolve Borax. Add washing up liquid after. Pour into an old window cleaner spray bottle [you can buy a new one if you please, but I much prefer to use a repurposed spray bottle I already have]. The most effective way to get the cleanest windows and mirrors...