Author: A Solitary Pagan
Seiðr
Throughout human history, the image of a shaft—whether of wood, bone, or metal—has held profound symbolic and practical significance in magical traditions. From the totemic baton of ancient priestesses to the sceptres of queens, and from the cursing rod to the humble distaff, these tools have been wielded by women across continents and centuries. Their forms range from the elegantly carved to the ...
Astral Travel
This is one of those things that can be a little strange on our path. It’s not exactly a gift because anyone can learn to do it. It’s not exactly a skill either because it can happen unconsciously. What is astral travel? Astral travel is that allows a part of the spirit, the ka, to travel to other places without the body. I know the idea of this cn freak some people out, so let’s...
Solstice Bath Tea
Solstice Bath Tea is full of skin-nourishing herbs that also work wonders on soothing the nervous system. A lovely bath blend for folks of all ages right before bed! 1 part Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Flowers 1 part Elder (Sambucus nigra) Flowers 1 part Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Flowers Optional:Add 1-2 cups of healing salts to every cup of herbs Add one or more of the Winter Solstic...
Winter Sun Sugar Scrub
Winter Sun Sugar Scrub is like the right sort of candy for the body combining the exfoliating qualities of sugar with healing herbs and essential oils. Chamomile, like other bright, sun-like herbs, are wonderful during the winter months aligning our earthly bodies with celestial signs (since herbs like Chamomile and Calendula are well suited to the signs of Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces) and bri...
Juniper Liniment
Juniper is a cleansing and protective herb, well suited to the work of pulling pain from the mind, body, and spirit. 8 oz Organic Juniper Berry (Juniperuscommunis) 300 ml Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Extract Optional essential oil blend:3 drops Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum) Essential Oil 3 drops Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Essential Oil 3 drops Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Essential O...
THE MYSTERIES OF ASTRAL PROJECTION
In the realms of the unknown, there lies a phenomenon that has captured the curiosity and fascination of countless individuals throughout history – astral projection. A subject shrouded in mystery and mysticism, astral projection is the practice of consciously detaching one’s consciousness from their physical body and exploring higher realms of existence. This intriguing phenomenon has fasci...
“Solara”
In the realm of Solara, where the golden rays painted the skies and the warmth of sunlight infused life, lived a faerie named Solene. From her radiant sanctuary amidst the Amber Glade, she felt an intrinsic connection to the sun’s energy and the life it nurtured. One luminous day, as she basked in the gentle caress of sunlight and the vibrant hues of dawn, Solene discerned an ancient alignment unv...
Mists and Shadows Oil
Throughout the ages, practitioners of witchcraft have sought ways to bridge the gap between the seen and unseen worlds. Among the many tools and potions crafted for this purpose, Mists and Shadows Oil stands out as a revered and mysterious blend. Its origins are shrouded in folklore, with some tracing its use back to the hedge witches and cunning folk of the British Isles, who believed that certai...
Magical Myrrh: Ways to Use It in Witchcraft
ancients prized myrrh for its mystical properties and rich, beautiful aroma.Sweet smelling and rare, traders valued myrrh as a commodity literally worth its weight in gold.While the garden goes dormant during the cooler months, take the opportunity to shift your focus to discover and deepen your relationship with this magical resin.From banishing and exorcisms to honoring the goddess, Isis, learn ...
HOW TO REMEDY SWOLLEN FEET WITH PARSLEY TEA
Parsley is an extremely powerful herb, and it has been used for hundreds of years to reduce swelling and improve energy levels. Parsley is a natural diuretic, which means that it helps the body get rid of excess fluid. It also flushes out excess salt, a common cause of edema.Parsley also supports your kidneys, which are responsible for flushing urine and toxins out of your body. As long as you mai...
Astral Projection: The Ultimate Guide For Beginners
Astral projection often refers to an out of body experience. It is an event where our astral body can separate from our physical body and move through astral planes and places that hum with a higher frequency. It can happen purposefully or it can be involuntary. Astral projection can shift our perception and the way in which we think about perceived reality and attachment to the body. In some case...
Divinity Disguise
“In mythos and fairy tales, deities and other great spirits test the hearts of humans by showing up in various forms that disguise their divinity. They show up in robes, rags, silver sashes, or with muddy feet. They show up with skin dark as old wood, or in scales made of rose petal, as a frail child, as a lime-yellow old woman, as a man who cannot speak, or as an animal who can. The great powers ...