Samhain
SAMHAIN RITUAL & SPELL
Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The veil between the spiritual and physical realm is at its thinnest, making this the perfect time for paying our respects to o...
The Veil is Thinning
Whenever our world is turned upside down, wherever there is a wound, or things go black and all is unknown, the veil thins. Wherever there is a vulnerability, a crack in our defenses, in our sureties ...
Samhain Lore (October 31st)
Samhain, (pronounced SOW-in, SAH-vin, or SAM-hayne) means ”End of Summer”, and is the third and final Harvest. The dark winter half of the year commences on this Sabbat. It is generally ce...
Samhain and the Return of the Dead
As we begin to approach Samhain, and the astronomical cross-quarter, I though I’d begin to post some traditions associated with this time of the year.One particular Samhain and Halloween custom ...
Samhain Spells, Blessings, and POWERFUL Forms of Divination
Every year, when Samhain rolls around, my urge to create, craft, and communicate with the spirits becomes almost too much to bear. So what do I do? I give in to the urge, of course! I cast Samhain spe...
Samhain Explained
Samhain is probably the best known - and misunderstood - pagan holiday. Irish Gaelic for “Summer’s End” Samhain (pronounced Soo-Ween) is an ancient Pagan celebration marking the end of the harvest sea...
The Spiritual Meaning of Fall
The air is beginning to get crisp and the leaves are making their final brilliant warm-toned offerings before falling to become one with the Earth. As we also make our way through Libra season (Septem...
Samhain. Ritual:
Solstices are the extreme points as Earth’s axis tilts toward or away from the sun—when days and nights are longest or shortest. On equinoxes, days and nights are equal in all parts of the world. Four...
The Jack-o’-lantern
The Jack-o’-lantern is carried by a drunkard named Jack. Jack sold his soul to the devil, so that the devil would pay his pub tab. When the devil returned from the pub to collect Jack’s soul, the man ...
Jack-o’-Lantern Spell
One of my favorite childhood memories is carving a jack-o’- lantern and setting it outside for the whole neighborhood to see. A jack-o’- lantern’s warm glow can imbue magical feelings and deter negati...
10 Ways to Use Pumpkins in Witchcraft
Long before Cinderella’s fairy godmother sent her bewitched pumpkin carriage careening towards a royal party under a reckless magic spell, this mythical fruit vined its way into the legend of witchcra...
Earth Angels, Lightworkers, and the Watchers
Are you an Earth Angel? Do you feel different from other people, as if you were dropped off on this planet and wonder when someones coming to take you home? If so, then you may be an Earth Angel. If y...
Defensive Magick
This, again, is mostly for working with nature spirits, ghosts, and daemons. Make sure you know what you are doing, and do not start something first. Although you might feel threatened, it does not me...
Honouring The Graveyard
One of the easiest ways to feel the thinning of the veil and honor the dead is to visit a local graveyard. (Only visit a cemetery during posted visiting hours!) Walking the grounds and collecting tras...
Short Notice Travel Protection Charm
If you’re called to make an unexpected trip and don’t have time to prepare a full-sized bottle charm, making a braid or knot-string out of white yarn or string. As you tie it, say seven times over: By...
How to use the Moon Phases for Spells and Magick
Ready to make your spells more powerful? Want to learn how to make your spells work faster? Use the timing of the Moon to add more energy to your spells and intentions!For centuries, our ancestors hav...
Personal Wards
For personal wards, the same visualization techniques apply, just on a smaller scale. And it’s perfectly acceptable to use a different visualization for your personal wards than you do for your proper...
Blanket Spell
There’s something about a soft, cozy blanket that makes us feel safe and secure. Use this spell to make your favorite blanket extra special by charging it for a specific purpose, such as comfort, heal...
Slavic Spirit: Leshi
Leshi has been known and honored as a woodland spirit or even Deity for centuries. Eastern Slavs call Him “Leshi”, “Lesovik” or “Lisovyk” (although the term Lesovik sometimes may refer to a slightly d...
Sabbat Herbs
SamhainChrysanthemum, wormwood, apples, pears, hazel, thistle, pomegranates, all grains, harvested fruits and nuts, the pumpkin, corn. YuleHolly, mistletoe, ivy, cedar, bay, juniper, rosemary, pine. P...
What are Magickal Oils?
First, Magickal oils are NOT “essential oils.” Essential Oils are a liquid (not necessarily oily) that has been distilled via steam or water from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, or roots...
Kitchen Herbal Flowers
Most people will have at least the basic kitchen herbs in their cabinet. Remember the term “herb” does not exclude flowers and trees. You may be surprised to know how many different flower...
Mother Crone
Mother, we knew the caress of your deep currentsbefore we grew feathers and took wing.We knew the rock and lullaby of your wavesbefore we grew legs and tottered out frombetween your sunkissed limbs on...
Herbal Labeling
It may be a good idea to always label your herbs. Even the most adept herbalist can get confused once in awhile. The labeling method is another matter of choice. As I use my herbs for many purposes, I...
Nature
Nature is the great teacher, in her are all things revealed. Nature reflects the higher ways of the spirit. The creators established the law of nature so that through them we might come to know the la...
Herbal Magick for Strength
Have you ever felt the need for just a little extra strength? Take out the Bay Leaf. Bay lends strength to you or your purpose. Use bay in workings involving purification and protection. Bay is also u...
Signs You’re An Old Soul
(You’ve Lived Many Times Before) You have that longing for home. And yet you’re more than familiar with this existence. There’s that knowing deep inside that you’ve been here before. Why? Because you ...
A Halloween Caricature
Each year they parade her about, the traditional Halloween witch. Misshapen green face, stringy scraps of hair, a toothless mouth beneath her disfigured nose. Gnarled knobby fingers twisted into a cla...
The Remanifestation of the Ego
Bear in mind that the consciousness of the naked Self has already been awakened. This point — when the Eye of the Void opens — is the Ordeal of the Abyss often spoken of by Crowley; it is the experien...
A History Of The Wheel Of The Year
The Wheel of the Year is an ancient concept that has been used by many cultures throughout history to mark the changing seasons and cycles of nature. Its origins can be traced back to prehistoric time...
Rejuvenation Tonic
Ingredients St. John’s Wort Leaves And Blossoms90 Proof Alcohol Gather the fresh shoots of St. John’s Wort between the summer solstice and St. John’s Day (June 21 and June 24) at sunrise. Remove the b...
Cold Oils
This method takes the longest amount of time, but it is one I have used often. To make cold oils begin with fresh herbs, plants or flowers, just as in the directions above for warmed oils. Pack the he...
Remember the forgotten this Samhain
Many people in the Pagan community take the opportunity to hold rituals honoring the dead. This may take the form of setting up an altar to honor the ancestors, or to hold a vigil for those who have c...
Are you clairvoyant?
The word Clairvoyance comes from the french word clair which means “clear” and voyance which means “vision.” A clairvoyant is someone who receives intuitive information visually. Some call this third ...
Ways to develop your clairvoyance
Do lots of meditationRaise your vibrations and energiesOBSERVERecord your observationsPractice your visualization. Visualize with flowers, numbers, and symbols.Imagine your third eye opening during me...
Bill/Debt Spell
This spell is intended for use when you have a specific bill or debt to be paid, rather than just general prosperity. You need the following: Green CandlePatchouli or cinnamon oilIncense to match the ...
Essential Oil Benefits: Basil
Health Benefits: Relieves nausea, digestive tonic, treats cramps, indigestion, and cramps, relieves colds, influenza, and associated fevers, treats asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections, improves b...
The Process of Writing Spells
On to the actual process of writing a spell. The first thing you need to do is clearly define the purpose of the spell or your objective. A good beginners rule is to start with guidelines that are sim...
Suggestions to Call your Magick
Set aside a time once a week to burn a candle. Make it a color that connects to whatever aspect of your life you would like insight or growth in and spend 10 minutes watching the flame and opening you...
Colds Tea Potion
This is a nice little potion to help you out when you have a cold. Now all the ingredients should be dried and ingestible. There are a couple of these actually, but this is the one I tried. Colds Tea ...
Ideas on Enchanting Items
Here are a few ideas on how to enchant items, in no particular order: Surround the item with crystals of corresponding intentSurround the item with herbs of corresponding intentPlace the item in a jar...
Suggestion on How to Enchant an Item
To enchant an item is to infuse it with magickal energy. This energy can come from a variety of sources, including planets, crystals, herbs, or even yourself. Some individuals use the words “enchant” ...
Suggestions on When to Cast Spells?
DAY:SUNDAY: (ruled by the sun) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving banishing evil, exorcism, healing and prosperity. Colours: orange, white, yellow. MONDAY: (ruled by...
You are a Witch!
I’m a What?A witch, you say?Let me tell you why that’s perfectly okay!I’m filled with magic from head to toeBut things don’t just happen when I twitch my nose.What’s that? A warty face and talking toa...
Emotional Awareness
Emotional awareness is similar to introspection, though it is more concerned with real-time emotions. You can practice this anytime you experience any negative emotions by being present with them rath...
Dream Work in Magick
Dream work is another relevant practice. Dreams reveal a great many “secrets” about ourselves and our thought processes. Even the most mundane dreams can possess enlightening revelations. By keeping a...
Magical Journaling
Journaling serves as an ideal basis for practicing shadow work. In the beginning stages, it is a very basic, low intensity exercise that most anyone can do without worry of incurring any significant m...
Astral Doubles: Doppelgangers, Flying Witches & Werewolves
In ancient times, astral projection was a natural, spiritual phenomena. One that was considered a gift and a sacred ability. It went hand-in-hand with shamanic journeying, witchcraft practices, and sh...
Witches Brew Recipe For The Witches New Year
Upon the coming of Samhain, the Witches New Year, it is tradition to craft a magickal witches brew, essentially a hot mulled wine made with red wine or apple cider, visionary herbs, spices of Samhain ...
Pagan Prayers for the Samhain Sabbat
Looking for prayers to celebrate the Pagan sabbat of Samhain? Try some of these, which honor the ancestors and celebrate the end of the harvest and the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Feel free to a...
Samhain Ritual for the Beginner Witch
Samhain, the final harvest festival of the year, marks the Witches New Year. The veil between worlds is at its thinnest, making this a good time to contact passed loved ones and do some divination. Sa...
Ancestor Altar: How to Create Sacred Space for Your Ancestors
If you’re beginning to develop a relationship with your ancestors, setting up an ancestor altar is essential. It gives you a place to connect on a regular basis. It serves as a reminder that your ance...
Jack O’ Lantern
Oh, he be a beast of a little man. Why that stingy old Jack O’ Lantern. Forever he shall be a lost soul as he wanders the realms of no mans lands.Neither heaven nor hell will let him in. Why, even the...
