Author: A Solitary Pagan
Fountain Of Youth
Wild Garlic (Allium usinum)This herb was well known to the Celts, Teutonic tribes and ancient Romans. They gave this unassuming, wild plant of the lily family the name herba salutaris, “healing herb”. Wild Garlic should be eaten fresh in the spring, before the plant starts to bloom. Take a handful to eat with bread or add it to your salad. Wild Garlic cleanses the blood and intestines. It improves...
Friendship Candle Magick
Pink CandleGood Luck/Friendship OilPink silk RibbonWhite Silk RibbonCast the CircleArrange altarInvoke Goddess and God You will want to anoint the pink with Good Luck oil all the while thinking of the friends that you want to make. Imagine yourself laughing with them, going out with them. Really see yourself with them. After your candle has been anointed, you may light it. At this point you may ca...
Energy, Beginnings, Enthusiasm And Fitness
1 red candleannointing oil (pine or dragon’s blood)incense: pine or dragon’s bloodBest done at Sunrise on a Tuesday Light incense.Anoint the candle with the oil, focusing on the upcoming year and all the goals you want to seriously pursue.Write down on a small piece of paper what you wish for … and put the piece of paper under the candle, and as you light it, say:May this or something better now m...
A Word on Seeds
Seeds should be gathered as they ripen, usually in the fall. Seed Heads should be hung to dry inside a paper bag. Don’t use plastic as any condensation that gathers could lead to mildew and cause the seeds to rot. Once dry separate the seeds from their cases and store in the same manner as leaves and flowers. The easy way to dry seeds such as anise, caraway, coriander, cumin, dill and fennel is to...
Cailleach Bhéarra
The word “Cailleach” has ancient roots, going back to a time before the Irish language existed. This term has been part of Irish culture for thousands of years, appearing in stories, folklore, and myths passed down through generations. In Irish mythology, the Cailleach is usually seen as the personification of winter. She is described as a powerful, veiled figure whose arrival ma...
Spirit Spell
This spell is designed to work for a most spirits. It doesn’t work as well against the fae or spirits with a gift for illusion and glamour. It hampers them but doesn’t work as well against them. Still, the spell’s great for most entities and worth having. What you’ll need: BasilThymeSageSalt or sea saltRue (not Syrian rue)Large nails or spikes (see notes)Sun water (see notes)Take your sun water an...
A Spell to Aliviate Stress and Anxiety
Sometimes we get involved in situations that are so wildly out of our control that we’re holding on with the skin of our teeth. Stress and anxiety are constant companions and you just want t be safe and at peace. This spell is for those times. You’ll need: A body of water hosting a spirit (see notes)A clipping of hairA small handful of elderberriesA shiny coinOnce you’ve located the water in quest...
MEET UP SPELL
Lost your crew and phone is dead? Had to do a runner while protesting and not sure if it’s safe to text the others? This spell can help. Get yourself to a safe location and send up an energy flare into the sky. To do this, sit for a moment and think of the people you want to meet up with. Use their names, if possible, but if not, think of their faces. Then push your energy up into the sky with a c...
BINDING HEX
Point at the target then draw an X across their body and point down to the ground. Focus to keep them in one place and unable to do anything. You can use a sigil instead of an X for this exact purpose, if you’d like. Practical tips: Know your rights. Remember to wear good shoes, have an exit strategy, and wear a mask (which you should be doing anyway, because coronavirus is still a thing.) Charge ...
ENERGY HEALING
Healing spells are never meant to replace medical assistance, but it won’t hurt to cast a healing spell while you’re waiting for a medic to look at the injured person. Place your hand over the injury, if possible. If that isn’t possible, put a hand on their back, belly, or head. You can technically touch them anywhere, but their core and head works best. Remember to ask their consent to be touched...
Death, Motherhood, and Fertility:
Maman Brigitte, wrapped in allure and mystery, is the Loa of death, cemeteries, and fertility. The short version of the story; she is a badass. The long version is an interesting dive into history and myth from around the world. This loa is a sultry, lively, strong, woman. Who is she?Maman Brigitte is the wife of Baron Samedi. Together they are in charge of the randy and rowdy group of spirits kno...
Nothing is dead matter in the universe
Nothing is dead matter in the universe. All things exist, therefore all things live, though perhaps in a different manner from that which we are used to calling life. In view of this, the Witch knows that there is no true death, only change from one condition to another. The universe is the body of Godhead, and therefore possesses one transcendent consciousness; all things partake of the conscious...