The cimaruta, or cima di ruta, is an unusual and beautiful amulet, pertaining to Italian witch lore. A fine example of the cimaruta is reproduced as an illustration in this book. The name of this amul...
The Cross, is one of the oldest amulets in the world, predating Christianity by many centuries. In the commonest form of a cross, all four arms are of equal length, rather than in a T-shape. Crosses h...
The Egyptian symbol of life, regeneration, the universe and immortality, the ankh, which means “life” and “hand mirror,” is a tau, or looped cross. Witches and Pagans wear it as an amulet against nega...
Amulets are Objects imbued with magical properties that protect against bad luck, illness and evil. Amulets are universal and are answers to age old needs, such as, to be healthy, to be virile and fer...
An amulet is an object that has been left in its virgin state and has been psychically charged with a specific purpose in mind. Amulets are passive in their abilities to communicate energy patterns. O...
Ankh The ankh symbol stands for, everlasting life and regeneration. The ankh amulet works best when, made from wood, metal, or faience. The ankh helps its wearer live life to the fullest degree and is...
Items Needed. Garlic. Eucalyptus. Cinnamon. Sage. Method Lay the pouch on a hard surface and smooth out all the wrinkles. Using the red cloth paint or marker, draw the following “healing symbol” on th...
Some representation of air, commonly something scented like incense, essential oils, or smudges, or else a flying bird’s feather goes in the East, to represent Air. Sacred scents are used to cleanse a...
An Altar is an Elevated place where ceremonies are conducted and where offerings are made to a deity or deities. The altar has ancient associations with the Goddess and Mother Earth, who rule the whee...
The Samhain season is a wonderful time to create an ancestor altar in your home. This can be a permanent dedicated space to honor your Beloved Dead year-round, or a temporary set-up for use during Sam...
In basics, an altar is known as a spell table or a magical work table. A great deal of magic does not need the presence of an altar, however certain rites and rituals may be further empowered wi...
First of all, it is important to remember that tools, herbs, candles, crystals and so on are not actually necessary to work magic. Your own energy and the power of your mind, as well as the blessings ...
Altar Cloths. A variety of coverings, can be used for the Altar, depending upon the ritual and the season. Attractively patterned sarongs, are sometimes used for this purpose. Beverages. A variety of ...
Kitchen witches spend much of their time in the kitchen, combining magic and cooking to create sacred food, spells and herbal remedies. The kitchen is therefore an ideal place to set up an altar, both...
To set up an altar, you will need some kind of large flat surface. A table or a cupboard will do. You can use the drawers for storage and cover it with a cloth. It does not really matter what shape th...
You can often buy tools and supplies for your altar inexpensively at witchy conventions or on the internet. However, ordinary, non-witchy shops can also be good places to look. For example, for an ath...
An altar is a sacred place where tools are placed during a Witches’ ritual and magic. Traditionally, the altar stands in the center of the circle of energy raised by the participant(s) in the ritual. ...
Place a small element altar (make sure to use weatherproof items) outside; A bowl to collect rainwater for the birds, A chime to catch the breeze, A bird feeder and a candle to light in the evenings. ...
You can empower your altar, as a reflection of the positive aspects, of your changing life, by placing on it other small items, that carry happy memories for you. These might include, stones, or shell...
You may be uncomfortable with the idea of worshipping yourself or not feel you’re worth worshipping. That should change! Everyone has a spark of the Divine inside them. That is worth honoring. You are...
It’s Lammas, or Lughnasadh, the Sabbat where many Pagans choose to celebrate the beginnings of the harvest. This Sabbat is about the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth—the grain god dies, bu...
Solitary Pagan Witches often have a special place in their homes, known as an altar, where they can connect with their spirituality and perform rituals. The altar is a sacred space that is used for me...
Items Needed. Three-strand of blue cord. A Compass. The calling or raising of the wind is can be seen as a very outdated magickal process, initially used when the wind was vital for cruising. Witches ...
A listing of some of the incenses and fragrances associated with the element of air Ambergris (love, lust) Wear ambergris to attract love. Mix Ambergris with a small amount of vanilla, burn on the nig...
North Wind: is the color of pitch black. The north wind is known to help in cleansing the negative energies that would get in your aura and or thoughts in the mind. Good for any cleansing spell in ret...
At times when working your craft with the element of air, bird may come into your mind. After all, they spend most of their lives in the air. They often “gift” us with feathers and these feathers can ...
The Book of Abramelin tells the story of an Egyptian mage named Abraham, or Abra-Melin, who taught a system of magic to Abraham of Worms, a Jew in Worms, Germany, presumed to have lived from c. 1362–c...
The basis of magic is power. Though magicians have used it for thousands of years, we still don’t know exactly what “power” is. But we do know how to work with it. Magic is the movement of natural but...
Smudging Herbs will drive out negative energies, spirits and influences. Use this as a smudge to purify people and places before any sacred ceremony. There are many varieties of sage, and most have be...
It could be an idea, that for those who are at the beginning of a spiritual path, the first step is not to attempt to be of service to others. It may be better, to first take the steps, to know and l...
Always connect to Spirit first. By Spirit, I mean that which you believe runs the universe. Some call it the source, others God or Goddess, or both, or neither, or whatever, or lots of names with part...
Yule—the winter solstice—is an old solar ritual that has been preserved in the Christian observance of Christmas. Its origins lie deep in the past, in the Mediterranean lands of the sun. The birthday ...
(Galium aparine) GGender: FemininePlanet: SaturnElement: FirePowers: Relationships, Commitment,Protection, TenacityMagical Uses: Cleavers cling, or cleave, tofabrics. This can be used in binding spell...
The magical plant or herb of immortality sought by Gilgamesh, the hero of ancient Mesopotamian mythology, provides one example of how myths use plants as symbols of life and of the healing p...
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth (Greek labyrinthos) was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the...
The natural world is a powerhouse of magickal energy that can be used to amplify our own personal psychic powers and daily lives even if we do not have the time or inclination for a spell. Well, all p...
(Cynara scolymus) Planet: Mars Element: Fire Energies: Protection Lore: Greek legend states that the first artichoke was originally a beautiful woman. Some angry god (frankly, I don’t know which) was ...
The oven is another symbol of the divine. It encloses, performs a transformative process (cooking), and is warm and bright. Humans have used many types of ovens, from the mud-brick ovens of the Middle...
Even though the Moon simply exudes magic and seemingly saturates our liveswith it whether we want Her to or not, there are approximately twelve timesevery month when She is positively incapacitated. I...
There’s more to the Moon than meets the eye, especially when it comes tomagical operations. There are only twelve months in the calendar year. However,the Moon cycles thirteen times during that period...
The Full Moon is ruled by the Mother Goddess, and contrary to popular belief,Her energy isn’t necessarily just a one-day affair. In fact, many practitionersconsider it to be full (and use its energy a...
Belonging to the Light Maiden, the Waxing phase occurs when the Moon growsin the sky from new to full, and it’s during this period that She gains power. Thatmeans it’s a good time to perform any effor...
The Dark or New Moon is frequently the subject of heated debate amongmagical practitioners. So much so, in fact, that there are only three things thatpractitioners seem to agree upon when it comes to ...
While these discoveries definitely did much to increase crop and animal yields something that the early peoples relied upon for survival-the Moon was justbeginning to reveal Her mysteries, and it wasn...
Even though we usually associate the Full Moon with magic, it’s not the onlyphase that tugs at our emotions. The waxing, waning, and dark phases also comeinto play. In fact, each phase exudes a partic...
While the Moon definitely affects the emotions, there’s another area that Sheimpacts just as strongly, and that, of course, is the psyche. I never realized justhow true this was until an uncomfo...
Materials1 white candle1 small piece of hematiteNagchampa, sandalwood, or dragon’s blood incenseBegin by lighting the incense and the candle, then pick up the stone and hold itin your dominant hand. S...
Anything surrounded by centuries of mystery and superstition takes on a verymagical quality, and such is certainly the case with the Moon. But has Shealways been considered a source of enchantment? Mo...
Anything of power, especially something with a mysterious power that we don’tfully understand, is bound to be surrounded by superstition. And the Moon iscertainly no exception. In fact, the Moon is pr...
As mysterious as all of this must have seemed to the ancient people, one thingdefinitely topped the list as extraordinary, and this was, of course, the directconnection between the monthly menstrual c...
While these discoveries definitely did much to increase crop and animal yields something that the early peoples relied upon for survival-the Moon was justbeginning to reveal Her mysteries, and it wasn...
Thelma Lee was a fascinating figure in the world of occultism, known for her association with the infamous Aleister Crowley. Born in 1902 in Stockwell, London, she was the daughter of a wealthy busine...
Thelma Lees is a renowned magician who has been performing for over two decades. She has wowed audiences with her unique blend of illusion, comedy, and storytelling. Her shows are a testament to her s...
Thelma Magic is a term that refers to the art of creating illusions and performing magic tricks using everyday objects. It is a type of close-up magic, which means that it is performed in front of a s...
The Golden Dawn is a secret society that emerged in the late 19th century in England. It was founded by three individuals, William Robert Woodman, William Wynn Westcott and Samuel Liddell MacGregor Ma...
Rosaleen Norton was an Australian artist and occultist who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her controversial and provocative artwork. Born in 1917 in Dunedin, New Zealand, Norton moved to Sydney, Au...
Rebecca Nurse is a prominent figure in the history of the Salem Witch Trials. She was born in 1621 in Great Yarmouth, England, and later immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony with her family in 1...
Malin Matsdotter was a woman who lived in Sweden during the 17th century. She is known for her involvement in a high-profile court case that attracted attention throughout the country. The case centre...
The Witch of Endor is a biblical figure from the Old Testament. She is mentioned in the First Book of Samuel, chapter 28, and is known for her role in summoning the spirit of the deceased prophet Samu...
Robert Cochrane was a significant figure in the revival of witchcraft in Britain during the 1950s and 60s. He was born in 1931 and grew up in London. Cochrane was a practitioner of traditional witchcr...
Patricia Crowther is a well-known name in the world of Wicca and witchcraft. She is a British author and practitioner of the craft who has been active since the 1960s. Crowther is widely recognised as...
Elizabeth Cogan Holley Kendall was one of the many victims of the infamous Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts in 1692. She was born in 1590 and was executed in 1643, accused of witchc...
The Wheel of the Year is a term used to describe the eight festivals celebrated by many modern Pagans. These festivals mark the changing seasons and the cycles of nature. While the Wheel of the Year i...
Solitary Pagan witches are practitioners of witchcraft who choose to work alone, rather than as part of a coven or group. One of the most important aspects of their practice is the Wheel of the Year, ...
Solitary pagan witches celebrate the solstices as an important part of their spiritual practice. These witches follow a path that is individualistic and self-directed, and they often find solace and c...
A Chaos Witch is a practitioner of witchcraft who embraces chaos magic as their main practice. Chaos magic is a form of magic that emerged in the 20th century and is characterised by its emphasis on p...
Beltane is a traditional Celtic festival that marks the beginning of summer. It is celebrated on May 1st and is known for its joyous and festive atmosphere. One of the key aspects of Beltane is the ab...
Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival that celebrates the beginning of summer. It is typically celebrated on May 1st and is often associated with fertility, growth, and renewal. Beltane is also a t...
Beltane is a festival that marks the beginning of summer and is celebrated on May 1st in the Northern Hemisphere. The origins of Beltane can be traced back to the ancient Celts who lived in what is no...
Beltane is a significant festival celebrated by Pagans around the world. It is a time of fertility, fire, and new beginnings. While many Pagans celebrate Beltane in groups, there are also those who ch...
Witches Sun Magick is an ancient practice dating back to prehistoric times. It is a form of magick that is performed during the daytime, specifically when the sun is at its peak. This type of magick i...
Witches Sun Magick is a form of magick that is performed during the daytime hours when the sun is shining. It is a type of solar magick that is associated with the masculine energy of the sun. This ma...
Witches Sun Magick is a practice that involves harnessing the energy of the sun to cast spells. The sun is a powerful source of energy that can be used to manifest positive changes in one’s life...
The Sun Tarot is one of the most popular and iconic cards in the tarot deck. It is often associated with positivity, success, and happiness. The Sun Tarot is the nineteenth card in the Major Arcana, a...
Solitary Pagan Witch Healing Spell is a powerful tool used by many witches to help themselves or others heal from physical or emotional ailments. This type of spell is often performed alone, as it req...
Solitary pagan moon magick is a spiritual practice that involves working with the cycles of the moon to harness its energy and power. This practice is often performed by pagans who prefer to work alon...
Spell work is an essential part of Paganism, and it is often used to manifest the practitioner’s desires. For a solitary Pagan witch, spell work can be a powerful tool to connect with the divine...
Solitary Kitchen Witchcraft is a practice that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It involves using the kitchen as a sacred space for performing rituals and spells. Unlike traditional witchc...
Solitary Pagan Rituals are a form of spiritual practice that involve performing rituals alone, rather than in a group or coven setting. These rituals can be performed in a variety of settings, from a ...
Solitary Paganism is a spiritual path that is often misunderstood and misrepresented. It is a form of Paganism that does not involve group rituals or the worship of a specific deity. Instead, it is a ...
The full moon has been associated with magic and witches for millennia. The ancient Roman writer, Horace, made a reference to a witch drawing the moon down out of the sky.Horace (Epode 17)—says the Wi...
Another reason for the reverence to the Moon probably had to do with the directconnection of Her cycles to Nature-but most notably to the seas and oceans.Tides roll in and out with the Moon’s comings ...
The 13th Moon, or “Blue” Moon can occur at any time during the year. A Moon is called Blue only when it is the second full Moon to take place that month (moon-th). The second New Moon in a month is kn...
While there are many theories, one of the most valid is that the Moon-unlike theSun-was able to change form and shape. Her crescent phase not only grew in thesky to full, round beauty, but waned again...
The Moon is our closest neighbor, and we know a lot about Her. We know howfar She lives from the Earth, the course of Her journey, and when to expect Hervisits. We know about Her surface, Her terrain,...
As above, so below. Look into the sky and observe which phase the moon is in. Then you will know where you are in the growth cycle of each lunar month. To discover what phase the moon is in, hold your...
Monday is ruled by the Moon. Call on this lovely energy for magicks involving emotions, peace, healing, balance, fertility, planting and growing, family, pets and hearth and home. It’s a day to empowe...
* New Moon Magic * New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings. Also love and romance, health o...
This is for banishing magick and for removing pain, sickness and obstacles to success and happiness. It will lessen negative influences, addictions, compulsions, negative thoughts, grief, guilt, anxie...
There are many versions of this goddess-focused ritual and it can be used to draw power into yourselfand, if you wish, to channel wisdom from a higher source (see also the Charge of the Goddess and th...
If you look in your Moon diary, you will see the exact time the full moon rises in your area. That isthe most powerful moment of all and if you can time the climax of a spell for that time you will to...
At its most basic definition, sigil magick is described as symbolic drawing. The word ‘sigil’ derives from the latin word ‘sigillum’ meaning seal. It is a drawing or symbol that has a special meaning ...
On an altar let there be a phial of anointing oil, a chalice of water, a salver of salt, burning incense, three lighted candles, a rock or crystal, some flowers, a wand and or athame, a sistrum, bread...
Prepare Your Altar ● Candles may be blue-white-orange or green-white-red● Incense may be bay, sandalwood, or frankincense● Have spellwork materials ready on altar Rite ● Sweep circle area, say “I swee...
Use this ritual to bring specific lunar energies into your life. It should be carried out on the evening ofthe full moon or as close as you can.I choose Cantios, my favourite full moon of the year, wh...
As well as the months, the phases of the Moon offer scope for different kinds of magick during the individual monthly moon cycles. However, problems in interpretation of these energies can arise becau...
The cycle from new moon to new moon lasts 29.5 days but because the Moon has an irregular orbit, the time of its rising and setting will vary each day. For this reason, phases can vary in length by a ...
There are eight astronomical phases of the Moon, but magick generally focuses on three that are considered to be particularly significant. The waxing moon: As the Moon is increasing in size, it is sai...
This is the time for new beginnings and long-term goals and you can repeat the same spell during each waxing moon period for projects that will take months or even a year or more to bring to fruition....
Like the Moon, you and everything around you – children, pets, plants and, of course, crystals – will become more dynamic and charged as the Moon increases. This is especially noticeable with moonston...
The personality of the Queen of Pentacles combines the positive earth energy of the Pentacles suit with the inward focus of a Queen. If you were to visit the Queen of Pentacles, the fir...
The Witches Pentacle, the symbol of Witchcraft, is a bold and fascinating statement about our place in the Universe. The pentagram represents an ancient concept that can be found in philosophica...
This is a quick reference guide for the Major Arcana, the main 22 cards of the Tarot FOOL – innocence, looking before leaping, foolishness MAGICIAN – knowledge, skill, magic HIGH PRIESTESS – mystery, ...
There are a number of tarot decks out there in the world, now. (There are Oraclecards that are great for personal readings, and their meanings are all found within thebooks that come with those decks....
The Celtic Cross spread is a deep look into yourlife/situation/where you’re coming from/where you’re going.● The Tree of Life spread uses either playing cards or tarot deck, using thefinal 3 cards as ...
● Ace- abundance, love, joy, inspiration; (R) emotional upset, delays● King- intuition, counselor, creative desire; (R) obstacles, immobility● Queen- nurturing, psychic, emotional ties; (R) emotional ...
● Ace- strength, power to achieve goals, action: (R) complexity needs caution● King- authority, will and intellect, implementation of ideas decided; (R) tyranny,plans halted or methods undecided● Quee...
● 0- The fool- innocence, enthusiasm, start of a quest; (R) the quest has beenachieved, it is time to rest and decide on a new narrative● 1- The Magician- control over one’s own destiny; (R) lack of c...
Minor Arcana (56 cards), divided by suits:Wands (or Rods)● Ace- creative power, new beginning; (R) stagnation, decline● King- conscientiousness, plan is possible; (R) criticism, inaction● Queen- pract...
When reading other people, trust your intuition. The reader should be relaxed and open to communication. The reading will present cards that represent things at the present time, at the time of the re...
Celts used the cross-quarter days to mark the change of the seasons and their midpoints rather than the Solstices & the Equinoxes. The ancient Celts divided the year into two main seasons. Winter ...
Supplies Needed As Follows: 1.Small piece of Rose Quartz. 2.Frankincense(Incense). 3.Small size bowl(Glass works best). 4.Sage(Smudge Stick). 5.Wand 6.White candle. 7.olive oil 8.Matches(Lighter). 9.C...
Such a ritual could be used, for example, to boost employment in a town that has become an urban wasteland. Set four floor candles in the elemental colours in the four main compass points of what will...
Known most often by its Cornish name of “Houzle”, the coming together of white bread and red wine or dark ale is seen as honoring the blood and bone of the Ancestors. This is a complex piece of symbol...
Preparation for ritual is important. It is suggested that you should try to slow your activities down in the hours before a formal ceremony, eat only a light meal and turn off all phones, faxes ...
A handfasting is a wedding or betrothal ceremony, and to be handfasted is equivalent to being married or betrothed. Before we get into the details, let’s back up a bit and have a quick history lesson....
This ritual can be used when, for example, a colleague, family member or friend is intruding in your life, but you do not want to hurt their feelings. It can be very successful if you have received on...
Because it can be dangerous to look directly at the Sun, catch your sunlight close to noon in a large crystal or in water in a brass dish. As before, ‘inhale’ the sunlight via the crystal or water wit...
The following ritual can be carried out anywhere at all, as direction is not important. It is most powerful when performed standing beneath a tree that perhaps has stood for hundreds of years. If sunl...
Associated with our most powerful planetary influence, the Sun, which rules over things such as individuality, creativity, vitality, will power, and optimism, Sunday is the perfect day to celebrate wh...
In Vodun, charms or talismans kept for good luck or to ward off evil. The original gris-gris were probably dolls or images of the gods, but most gris-gris today are small cloth bags filled with herbs,...
Wild crafting, as we practice and promote it, is making a commitment to deepen your connection to the natural landscape and take responsibility for its regeneration. It is learning about the plants ar...
Time: For three days from sunset on or around 20 December (20 June in the southern hemisphere) Focus: Rebirth, the return of light, the triumph of life over death, spiritual awakening, light in the mi...
Anger– alyssum Animal Magic – cloth of gold Anti-Theft – Garlic, Juniper, Arthritis – buckeye Astral Projection – belladonna, Dittany of Crete Awareness – anise Balance – Holly, pine Banishing – black...
This zesty scented herb is actually part of the mint family and is said to promote a feeling of calm. Like lavender and chamomile, lemon balm is also said to encourage restful sleep and is a powerful ...
Many herbs will grow well in pots on sunny windowsills, in window boxes, hanging baskets and in tubs or barrels in a sun room or on a balcony. There should even be enough space on one large, south-fac...
Other Names Albahaca, St. Joseph’s Wort, Sweet Basil General Information Basil is a member of the mint family with a characteristic square, hairy stem, labiate flowers and opposite leaves. It has a ri...
Capsules Use all natural gelatin capsules when using powdered herbs. Many herbs have a bitter taste, this often is the medicinal value in the herb, but makes teas unpleasant. Capsules can be used to t...
VITAMIN A ~ Alfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Dandelion, Garlic, Kelp, Marshmallow, Papaya, Parsley, Raspberry, Red clover, Saffron, Watercress, Yellow dock THIAMINE B1 ~ Cayenne, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp,...
Herbs can be mixed and combined to produce a “recipe” that’s just right for each of us. Since the Sun sign you were born under has such an amazing influence on your health and well-being, using the he...
Thyme has a powerful ability to kill off bacteria, viruses, and should be taken at first signs of a cold or illness. It is a rich source of several essential vitamins,such as vitamins A, E, C, K, B co...
Use this spell to protect your property or a loved oneyou may feel is in danger.Items needed. One black candle, one small stone froma cemetery, black cloth pouch filled with a pinch ofeach of the foll...
Basil has been called “the Witches Herb” for centuries. Basil has been used for exorcism, protection, in “flying ointments”, and love potions. “Where Basil grows, no evil goes!” and “Where Basil is, n...
Four Methods of Drying Plants and Herbs Plants and herbs dried in a controlled heat environment are generally superior to ones dried in the sun with reference to their flavor, color, and nutrition. An...
Folk Names: Chanvre, Gallowgrass, Ganeb, Ganja, Grass, Hanf, Kif, Marijuana, Neckweede, Tekrouri, Weed Gender: Feminine Planet: Saturn Element: Water Powers: Healing, Love, Visions, Meditation Magical...
As well as magical sachets, you can make herbs into infusions. Add one level teaspoon (5 ml) of coarsely chopped dried herbs or two level teaspoons (10 ml) of freshly chopped leaves or flowers to a cu...
All herbs and plants are magic: they are the pure embodiments of the Earth’s spirit, sustaining themselves with sunlight, vibration, water, and stardust (minerals). Herbs and plants feed us, nourish u...
How does herbal magick work, anyway? A sachet of leaves tucked under a pillow, a handful of berries strewn across a doorway: Herbal charms and remedies are one of the most familiar forms of magick. He...
French tarragon is the variety generally considered best for the kitchen. Russian tarragon can be grown from seed but is much weaker in flavour when compared to the French variety. It seems to be one ...
Herbs by themselves have little magickal power. In order to practice powerful witchcraft using herbs, the herbs must be infused with power. This is advanced magick and requires the ability to invoke/e...
NETTLE (Urtica Dioica); Plant Family: (Hamamelids) Parts Used: Leaves, buds, rhizomes and roots. Collection season: early spring for leaves and buds until they flower, seeds and roots in autumn. Soil ...
(Commiphora myrrha) P Ub Folk Names: Gum Myrrh Tree, Karan, Mirra Balsom Odendron Gender: Feminine Planet: Moon Element: Water Deities: Isis, Adonis, Ra, Marian Powers: Protection, Exorcism, Healing, ...
How does it work? When people discover I’m a magical herbalist, this is one of two questions asked. The other usually refers to my state of mental health. Nonetheless, the first question is a valid on...
Herbs provide us with an abundance of medicinal, as well as magickal substances. Most herbs are easily grown and cared for because in reality, they are weeds. Herbs will grow in the shade, in between ...
This spell is intended to add extra protection to you personally, not your home like the two spells above. The exact amounts of the herbs are up to you. You need: • Rosemary • Rue • Lavender • Basil (...
Anxiety is a normal response to a stressful situation. It is an emotion that we all experience at some point. It keeps us alert and ready for action as a survival mechanism, allowing us to react quick...
Herbs can be mixed and combined to produce a “recipe” that’s just right for each of us. Since the Sun sign you were born under has such an amazing influence on your health and well-being, using the he...
The high priestess of a coven of hereditary Witches in the New Forest of England, who initiated Gerald Gardner into Witchcraft in 1939. Little was known about Clutterbuck for many years, prompting som...
Aleister Crowley earns a place in witchcraft, not because he was a witch, but because he was not ! This, of course, does not stop Crowley’s name being dragged into every Sunday newspaper’s latest “Exp...
Murray, seeing parallels with her Egyptology work, started digging through documents, and in 1917 she published “Organizations of Witches in Great Britain” in the Folklore Journal. That dry-sound...
Famous American witch doctor, Doctor John (also called Bayou John and Jean Montaigne) was a free black man who owned slaves in antebellum New Orleans. A huge man, Doctor John claimed he was a prince i...
Duncan, Helen (1898–1956) British Spiritualist whose conviction on flimsy charges of witchcraft led to the repeal of Britain’s Witchcraft Act of 1736, thus clearing the way for the public practice of ...
Bury St. Edmonds Witches Of the various witch trials of Suffolk, England, conducted in Bury St. Edmonds during the 17th century, two episodes stand out. In 1645, 68 witches went to their deaths on the...
The most controversial and perhaps least understood magician and occultist of his time, Aleister Crowley has been both vilified and idolized. He was a man of both low excesses and high brilliance. He ...
The magical name of Violet Mary Firth, British occultist and author whose books continue to have an impact on modern witchcraft and Paganism. Considered one of the leading occultists of her time, Dion...
A paranormal phenomenon whereby a body or object is raised up into the air in defiance of gravity. Levitation has been reported in cases of bewitchment, hauntings and possession; it also is attributed...
Witchcraft is the ability to harness and use the powers of nature and one’s own personal energy in order to create a desired effect in theworld. It is ancient and found the world over, in various form...
A curse that is the product of envy, revenge and anger. In earlier times, people commonly blamed their misfortune on the ill-wishing of others. If two people argued and then one suffered a mishap, bec...
The Brocken, also called the Blocksberg, was the most famous meeting place for witches in Europe. An old-fashioned poet, Matthison, wrote of it with gruesome awe. The horn of Satan grimly sounds; On B...
It is advantageous that you realize just what is accessible through this technique. I have spent many years charting and understanding the concept of thought and the body of the mindscape as a way of ...
Let’s not confuse the word service with the word servitude. You service the forces with which you interrelate. You are in service to life itself. This is our deity, which we consider both our Goddess ...
The term “harm” is perpetrated through either ignorance or intent. Ignorance is a social problem brought about because the flesh we eat is prepackaged and is often not considered flesh; because our fr...
The biological animal and the soul that infuses it has an innate ability to handle its own life and transcend both the internal and the external problems that arise through merely being alive (in this...
Contemplation is a very natural way of focusing and inspiring the mindscape. It is best accessed through an activity (sometimes repetitive) that doesn’t require the mental concentration of reading or ...
Mulengro is the name of an entity that is like an alien barb; one that has become an out-of-control arrow that pierces generation upon generation with its poison. It feeds on its own likeness, and peo...
Know, at all times, why you are doing what you are doing.Know your own motives well.Exercise caution in your undertakings, as each action, each thought, is to be clearly of your own choosing.Each thou...
Green Witchcraft is a term often used interchangeably with the descriptor Hedge Witch. There are certain similarities between the paths but the fundamental core of each path is very different. Where t...
Alister Crowley’s “love under will.” When we consider Wilt. The saying goes love under will. But he says do what thou wilt. Turning will…into a verb. This could possibly be of some great importance. I...
Personal power is a natural growth process that develops as a result of the life you live in the way of the witch. Others will notice you even when you do not desire to be noticed. Therefore, personal...
Witchcraft is the set of beliefs and practices employed by Witches in ritual and spellwork. Often, magical work is incorporated into the Shabbat and Esbat celebrations observed by covens and solitary ...
One of the witches’ most important basic beliefs, obviously, is the reality and possibility of magic. This involves the idea that the physical world is only part of reality, the part that we are able ...
Within the corner of a darkened room, a woman sits on a chair and hums a repetitive tune. Her eyes are closed and she rocks back and forth, back and forth, back and forth-seeming to sway in some invis...
Witchcraft is as old as the human race. It dates from the days when, by the flickering light of a clay lamp, a Stone Age artist worked in the silent depths of a cave sanctuary, drawing upon the walls ...
Village witch or healer who provided cures, remedies, charms, spells and divination, usually in exchange for a fee or gift. “Cunning” comes from the Old English term kenning, meaning “wise” or “knowle...
The best-known Biblical text referring to witchcraft is verse 18 in the twenty-second chapter of Exodus, which states: “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” It is printed on the title-page of ...
The Greek goddess of witchcraft, Hecate, was also the goddess of the crossroads, and animals were sacrificed to her at such locations. It was believed that Hecate appeared at crossroads on clear night...
One of the witches’ most important basic beliefs, obviously, is the reality and possibility of magic. This involves the idea that the physical world is only part of reality, the part that we are able ...
In African tribal traditions, witchcraft is part of the accepted supernatural landscape and is generally something to be feared. Study of African tribal religions illustrates the African ancestry of m...
The ability of witches, sorcerers and other magically empowered persons to transform themselves and other humans at will into animals, birds and insects. In witchcraft trials, people testified that t...
Witchcraft probably originated about 25,000 years ago in the Palaeolithic era. At that time, humankind and nature were seen as inextricably linked. People acknowledged every rock, tree and stream as d...
I respect the solitary witches who blaze your own trails, walk your own paths, and listen to your own gods. It can be a lonely, yet rewarding, life. It is not for the faint of heart. From the solitary...
A lot of traditional witches do not cast a circle at all as this is not traditional witchcraft but some do cast a compass which is not a circle. It is very different. Rituals in Traditional Cra...
According to a prophecy by the famous 19th-century cunning man James Murrell, the Essex village of Canewdon, located in England’s “witch country” of East Anglia, would be populated with witches “forev...
An Esbat is a regular meeting of a coven of Witches at which religious worship is conducted, business is discussed and magic and healing work is done. The frequency of esbats depends on the coven. Mos...
A curse is a spell intended to bring misfortune, illness, harm or death to a victim. Curses are the most dreaded form of magic, as curses are universal. They are “laid” or “thrown” primarily for reven...
There is a special connection between the spirit and its possessing location, most often the victim’s bedroom or personal place. Anything that can be moved is taken out, such as rugs, lamps, dressers,...
In contemporary Witchcraft, a powerful, magical rite of sexual intercourse that pays homage to the male/female polarity that exists in all things in the universe. The Great Rite expresses the physical...
This name was given to the statue of a mysterious deity alleged to be worshipped by the Knights Templars. The latter, although a powerful and wealthy order of chivalry, came to be distrusted by Church...
The Appalachian Granny Magic Tradition of Witchcraft is one that is only recently being heard of. Though the tradition is a very old one, dating all the way back to the first settlers of the magical A...
In Witchcraft there is no formal priesthood although some witches working in a group or coven will have a High Priestess and High Priests who are leaders of that group. The fact that they are High Pri...
The causing of illness, misfortune, calamity and death by the looks of strangers and by envious looks, amulets and incantations ward the danger off. The evil eye exists around the world, dating to an...
From the Autumn Equinox until just after the Wild Hunt rides out around Samhain is the Season of the Witch. People all over the United States seem to know that this is true without...
Magick takes place at what TS Eliot in The Four Quartets called the ‘still point of the turning world’, that moment of timelessness that enables thought to be turned into reality on the material plane...
Hermetica Forty-two sacred books of mystical wisdom attributed to the mythical Hermes Trismegistus, or “thrice great Hermes,” the combined Egyptian and Greek deities of Thoth and Hermes, respectively....
The Theban alphabet otherwise known as the witch’s alphabet or runes of Honorious is believed to have emerged in the medieval period when cabbalistic practices were prominent among European magicians....
The transformation of a human being into a wolf. There are two types of lycanthropy: a mania in which a person imagines himself to be a wolf and exhibits a craving for blood; and the magical-ecstatic ...
A belief during the witch hunts, that the Devil, his demons and witches could transport themselves and others through the air. Flying (also called transvection) was done with the aid of a broom, fork ...
Guazzo, Francesco-Maria (17th century) Italian friar who became well known as a demonologist and opponent of witches. Francesco-Maria Guazzo is best known as the author of Compendium Maleficarum (Hand...
Our first steps on the path of Witchcraft require us to connect to the earth and at least wonder about its inherent value. Could the earth, its seasons, and the natural realm really have value beyond ...
The cauldron, like the broomstick and the black cat, is one of the features of any scene of witchcraft as pictured in the popular mind. Some of the belief derives from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, wher...
Hopkins, Matthew (?–1647?) England’s most notorious professional witch-hunter, who brought about the condemnations and executions of at least 230 allegedwitches, more than all other witch-hunters comb...
Fairy Witch of Clonmel (1894) A young woman named Bridget Cleary, of Clonmel, County Tipperary, who was tortured and burned to death because her husband believed the fairies had spirited her away and ...
Hibbins, Ann (d. 1656) Prominent Boston woman convicted of witchcraft and executed. Her chief crime as a witch seemed to have been a bad temper, which was disliked by her neighbors. Ann Hibbins was ma...
Graves, William (17th century) Connecticut man accused of witchcraft over a dispute with his daughter and son-in-law. Though no legal action was taken against William Graves, his case indicates how ea...
At the center of the worst witch tortures and trials in Germany was Bamberg, a small state ruled by Gottfried Johann Georg II Fuchs von Dornheim. The Hexenbischof (Witch Bishop) von Dornheim, as he wa...
Hawkins, Jane (17th century) Massachusetts midwife and healer expelled on suspicions of witchcraft in the delivery of a deformed, stillborn fetus. The witchcraft accusations were mixed with a religiou...
The burning alive of Father Louis Gaufridi for bewitchment of the nuns at Aix in 1611 formed the legal precedent for the conviction and execution of Urbain Grandier at Loudun more than 20 years later....
German trader accused of sorcery by Pueblo Indians in northern New Mexico. Bernardo Gruber was imprisoned. He escaped but died a strange death. In 1668, Gruber arrived in New Mexico with a pack train ...
A mass witch hunt in Arras, northern France. The accused were brutally tortured and promised their lives, then burned at the stake. The incident roused the ire of the duke of Burgundy, and eventually ...
Widely held superstitions that it is bad luck to walk beneath a ladder are related in part to fears about witches, especially during the witch hunt times in colonial America. Not all witches were burn...
Chelmsford witches Four major witch trails in the 16th–17th centuries that resulted in numerous convictions and executions. The first trial occurred in the summer of 1566, under the rule of Queen Eliz...
Executed in the Salem Witches hysteria of 1692–93 by being pressed to death for not acknowledging the right of the court to try him on charges of witchcraft. Giles Corey was a well-to-do man of Salem ...
An attempt to cure a cow of bewitchment with white magic ended in disaster for Mary Butters, the “Carmoney Witch,” who narrowly escaped a trial in Carrickfergus, Ireland, in March 1808. Butters was a ...
The fourth person to be accused of witchcraft in the Salem Witches hysteria of 1692–93, who was tried and executed. Martha Corey was the wife of Giles Corey, who also was executed. The Coreys were wel...
Burroughs, George (d. 1692) Minister accused of witchcraft and executed in the Salem Witches hysteria in Massachusetts in 1692 to 1693. George Burroughs served as minister of Salem Village from 1680 t...
Scottish witch whose stories of wild sexual escapades with the Devil titillated and shocked her stern neighbors and reinforced the prevailing beliefs in witches as evil creatures bent on destroying th...
Accused witch in Hartford,Connecticut, who was believed to be under demonic possession. The case was recorded in a letter written by Reverend John Whiting, which in turn was published by Increase Math...
Hartford, Connecticut, woman accused of witchcraft, who confessed and was executed. Rebecca Greensmith and her third husband, Nathaniel, lived next door to Ann Cole. The couple was reasonably affluent...
The youngest victim of the Salem Witches hysteria of 1692–93. Dorcas Good was the daughter of Sarah Good, one of the first persons to be accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Only fo...
A term used by Witches and Pagans to refer to the period in Western history of intense witch-hunting and executions, generally the mid-15th to mid18th centuries. Burning, one of the most extreme forms...
Bodin, Jean (1529–1596) French demonologist and political theorist who encouraged the vicious persecution of witches and helped fan the fires of the Inquisition throughout Europe. Jean Bodin said that...
Bridget (d. 1692) The first victim of the Salem Witches hysteria in Massachusetts in 1692–93. Bridget Bishop was the first to be accused and examined, and the first to be tried and executed. Bishop wa...
“It was not witches who burned. It was women. Women who were seen as Too beautiful Too outspoken Had too much water in the well Who had a birthmark Women who were too skilled with herbal medicine Too ...
Contrary to popular belief, witches were not burned at the stake in England, after the Reformation. Instead, death sentences were carried out by hanging. In Scotland, however, the sentence of burning ...
In medieval times, there were possibly many issues, political, religious, and otherwise, that brought about the persecution of witches. Amongst other things, These issues included the religious emphas...
The Wheel of Solstice and Equinox is as follows: Winter Solstice (known as Yule); to Spring Equinox (known as Ostara); to Summer Solstice (known as Litha); thence to Autumn Equinox (known as Mabon). T...
Are you troubled about traipsing through the chill of the night? Do you get singed in the sun or think an icy downpour is a downer? Witchcarft is a spiritual tradition that includes many practices tha...
Witches were once believed to be able to raise the wind at their pleasure. In a confession made at Auldearn in Nairnshire in the year 1662, certain women accused of sorcery said, “When we raise the wi...
The local Wise Woman or Cunning Man would have a pretty good grasp on predicting the weather. So would local farmers, if they paid attention to their landscape, which, given it was their livelihood. G...
Proficiency in visualization is most important to all occult training. The receptacle of the imagination is integral to the processes of creation. Change through intent begins with inspiration, passin...
● Ace- material gains, growth, happiness; (R) immobility, empty wealth● King- sensible, worldliness, manifest ideas; (R) inability, corrupt● Queen- stability, culture, plans become reality; (R) neglec...
When breaking in a new deck, you may wish to do so with a dedication using incense. Maybe you could use incense-like Frankincense, and sprinkle an herb (such as rue, betony, cinquefoil, burdock, elde...
Although you can carry out rituals using absolutely anything, you may like to create a special set of symbols for a variety of rituals. These you can keep in a separate box within your main store of m...
Ostara Blessings to all. Today is the Spring Equinox when night and day are both at equal length. If you go out late afternoon you might just catch the rising Moon in the sky at exactly the same time ...
The Time of The Spring Equinox is From sunset on or about 20th March for three days Its Focus is The triumph of light over darkness, resurrection, new beginnings and opportunities; spring cleani...
A long time ago in the ancient days of our ancestors, when human communities were more a less tribal and before the introduction of any religion, there were earth-centered practices. Unlike religion, ...
While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with using other peoples’ spells — and in fact there is an entire industry devoted to publishing books full of them — there are times when you may wish to use yo...
Probably the most obvious characteristic of a Witch was the ability to cast a spell. A spell being the word used to signify the means employed to carry out a magical action. A spell could consist of a...
Exercise1. Do not do the following exercises in bed until you are used to the technique, as it is likely that you will fall asleep. 2. Have a soft, dim lamp or a lighted candle behind you somewhere, a...
You can inscribe a rune of protection into your doorway, or place a rune somewhere behind something if you want to be secretive. Talismans such as the Sator Square work well for this.
Infusions can be made, using lemon, peppermint, pine or tea tree oil, to wash away negative feelings. Use 12 drops of essential oil to a bucket of hot water. Alternatively, add two peppermint tea bags...
You Will Need A White candle A Corn dolly A Fireproof receptacle Either the sticky burrs from a cleavers plant (which has a cleansing effect) or several pieces of paper on which you have written your ...
Use this ritual to welcome the winds of positive change You can perform it on any of the three days of the rising equinox energies that precede the equinox. Alternatively, it can be adapted for cleans...
It might be said that Witchcraft, recognizes the laws of the Universe symbolically through the Goddess and God, the Wheel of the Year, and reverence for all living things. Rituals performed in celebra...
Ritual magick is no different from any other activity that you may carry out in a systematic way. Yes, it is true, it is more formal than folk magick: you are using special tools and following a serie...
Light incense. Pass over working area. Place the representation of your magick key near your other supplies for this night. Close your eyes, and envision yourself surrounded by white light. Take ...
As this is the time when the veils between the worlds are thin, the Hedge Druid’s Craft concerns working with the ancestors and the Fair Folk at this time of the year. She can travel to the Lower worl...
Places your calendar on the center of the altar, along with your magickal key. Ring your bell or chimes eleven times. If you can, go outside and light your favorite incense. If you are confined inside...
Light incense. On a purple candle, inscribe the word mountain with a pin, nail, or clay inscribing tool. Place the candle in a safe holder, and light. Intone the following mountain charm: Herbal magic...
Arrange your thirteen chosen gemstones around your dedication candle. You will not light your dedication candle tonight; instead, we are preparing your altar for the final ceremony. Put your magick ke...
Arrange the white candle, the bowl of aromatic herbs, and your magick key on your altar near the black and white plate project from last night. This particular rite is mostly mental, so relax and take...
We previously looked at the word, enchantment (en chantement, “to sing into”) as that which brings the songs of magic and the universe together so there is a flow, balance and harmony as well as a gui...
This ritual is dedicated to pampering yourself, which means you won’t be working at your altar. You may visit a gym or a spa, or take a long, luxurious bath followed by a personal hygiene regime. You ...
The time of the greatest light, this is a good time of the year to harness the energy towards your goals. Riding the tide, we can stand in the heat of the noon-day sun and allow its energy to flow thr...
Tonight we are not using incense but enjoying the aroma of the Florida water and the fresh flowers. Sprinkle yourself with the Florida water. Go outside (or look out a window), and count the number of...
Place your magick key and the special glass bottle filled with the listed herbs beside your pebbles on your altar. Fill the bottle with blessed water. Swirl the bottle nine times, intoning the followi...
When it comes to healing salves, there are a couple kinds that prove their need most often. Though everyone has different preferences and different recipes for those salves, these are ours. Sore Muscl...
This homemade elderberry syrup can be taken at the first sign of a cough, cold, or flu. It’s also great as a daily immunity booster. For cold and flu. Adults, use 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours. For chi...
The elderberry recipes here are what will make the bounty of your foraging a real prize. A recipe is what brings surprise to all you’ve gathered. There is much to learn from bringing your abundance in...
A spiritual or psychic attack is when someone intentionally sends negative energy your way. All that’s really required is for someone to think negative thoughts or wish you ill for that energy to affe...
Below are a few of the many examples of what can be experienced by a psychic attack Having nightmares: Having frightening and unpleasant dreams Seeing the attacker front and center: Seeing the at...
This is also known as the “voodoo doll,” although it has been in magical use at least 4,000 years and was only lately associated with voodoo. Though they have been made out of roots, potatoes, lead, b...
Traditionally, empowered herbs were used to fill either sachets or featureless dolls called herbal poppets. They were made for love, protection, prosperity, fertility, healing and success and could co...
Nymphaeaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family contains five genera ...
Calendula is known to affect the menstrual cycle and should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Theoretically, calendula may affect conception when taken by a man or woman, so couples tryi...
Plantain (Plantago lanceolota) – leaf• Antihistamine – good for insect bites, hay fever tea• vulnerary (wound healer) used as a poultice for clearing heat and inflammation, varicose veins and varicose...
StatusBest Time to See June, July, AugustColour GreenHabitat Woodland, GrasslandA small fern with a magical reputation.So named for the shape of its leaves, which are fan-shaped and resemble a half-mo...
A poisonous perennial herb that grows in the Mediterranean region and that is reputed to have powerful magical properties. Mandrake, part of the nightshade family, has a strong and unpleasant odor. It...