Solitary Witchcraft
Thieves Vinegar
This banishing concoction gets its name from a folktale that tells of four thieves who, during the height of the Black Plague, would steal into peoples homes and rob them in the night. Instead of catc...
Banishing Techniques
Best done at a waning or new moon – used to get rid of negative energies or spirits Tools needed: Athame, Broomstick, Candles, Cords, Gobi Dirt, Incense, Mirrors, Spells, Salt, Sistrum, Wand, Water, X...
Autumn Equinox Rites and Rituals for a Hedgewitch
Another liminal time, where darkness and light are equal, this is the perfect opportunity to take stock of what you have harvested from yourefforts, and what still needs to be achieved before Samhain ...
Aura Meditation / Healing
Aura meditation develops your awareness of energy. As you progress, you can gain deeper self-awareness, release major personal blocks, and connect with higher spiritual dimensions. Aura meditation wor...
Auras
Color Meanings There is a common misunderstanding that your energy field is only one particular color. But the many parts of your energy system can change colors often. Find out about the different au...
Angelica Tea
The angelica plant is one of the most highly regarded herbs. Steeped in legend and valued for its many medicinal properties, angelica has been used for the past 2,000 years. Many magickal claims for t...
Crafting Ritual/Ceremonial Candles
Crafting Ritual/Ceremonial Candles Ritual Candles are a form of symbolism used within the circle while summoning the elements and guardians therein. Each is created with the symbols of a specific elem...
Ritual Soap Spheres
Using a very sharp, thick-bladed knife, cut a four-ounce bar of castile soap into very small pieces no larger than 1/4 inch square-the smaller (as long as they are cubes) the better. Place these in a ...
The Magick of Incense ~ Using Scents for Pagan Rituals
The various properties of incense and it’s importance in Pagan spiritual work. Throughout the long history of Pagan spirituality, incense has been used as a valuable tool in ritual work. Incense...
Dream Pillow for Protection
1 part Rosemary 1 part Lavendar Petals 1 part Rose Petals, red, pink or white 1 part Catnip 2 drops lemon oil 1 part Lemon Basil 1 part Violet Petals 1 part Sweet Grass Ashes from 3 sticks of Lavendar...
Basil in Magick
Basil: Type: Herb Ruling Planet: Mars Ruling Element: Fire Parts used: leaves (fresh or dried) Magickal Properties: Protection, love, money. Specific Magick: Add to a spell bag to bring in money. Basi...
Mars in Magick
Mars Powers: Strength, Struggle, War, Anger, Conflict, Aggression, Victory, Energy, Ambition, Goals, Upheaval, Strife, Arguments, Courage, Politics, Sexual energy, Exorcism, Protection, Defensive magi...
Rose
Rose rosa species PARTS USED Flowers, petals, leaves GENDER: Feminine ELEMENTS: Fire and Water PLANETS: Mars and Venus POWERS Healing Love Love Divination Luck Protection Psychic Powers Ultimate Love ...
The Magick of Ash
Gender: Masculine; Planet: Sun; Element: Fire Sacred to Uranus, Poseidon, Thor, Woden, Neptune, Mars, Gwydion Magickal Powers: Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health The ancient Teutons regarded ...
Fox Glove
“The plant has been particularly associated with midwifery and women’s magick” The foxgloves are back. “In Roman times, foxglove was a flower sacred to the goddess Flora, who t...
Astrology Basics
There are twelve sun signs in the Zodiac: ARIES – The Ram. Energy, love of action and perseverance. Impetuous, yearning to lead and conquest. Element is Fire and Ruled by Mars. Loyal and Quick tempere...
As Above So Below
Heaven above, heaven below; stars above, stars below; All that is above, thus also below; understand this and be blessed —Prodromus Coptus Sive Aegyptiacus by Athanasius Kircher (1636) One of the best...
The Signs
The 12 Signs of the zodiac are not the constellations. The Signs are 30° segments that mark the journey of the Sun through the changes of the Wheel of the Year. The two solstices and the two equinoxes...
The Planets
Before delving into the Planets, I’d like to point out that although the names of the Planets are also the names of Gods and Goddesses, it is an error to limit your understanding of the Planets by giv...
Astrology The Sun
The glyph of the Sun is a circle with a point in the center. Both the circle and the point represent different kinds of infinity. The point is at the same time dimensionless and contains infinite dime...
Astrology The moon
Whereas a circle represents spirit, the semicircle represents soul in the pictographic code of the astrological glyphs. The Moon’s glyph is the vessel of the soul, both for its development and its jou...
Astrology
Astrology, the study of the influence of the stars and planets upon life on this earth, is another of the fundamentals of magic. It is studied by witches and magicians alike. In the past, it was as im...
The Way of Art
Although Astrology is a sacred science and as such is a mental undertaking with many rules and procedures, it is also an art requiring the intuition and the way of beauty to reveal its richness. It is...
Astrology Mercury
The glyph of Mercury consists of the circle that represents Spirit, the semicircle that represents the Soul, and the cross that represents Matter. Soul is above, Spirit is in the middle, and Matter is...
The Houses and the Ascendant
When you take the light of the Planets as mediated by the Signs and project them onto a precise time and in particular place, they fall into the Houses. The way we normally measure time is through hou...
The Astral Plane, Part One
Belief in the astral plane is part of the common heritage of occult philosophy which is shared by the witch and ceremonial magician alike. The word ‘astral’ is derived from the Latin Astrum, a star. I...
The Astral Plane, Part Two
The astral plane and its related phenomena constitute such a vast subject that whole books could be and have been written about it. Any brief sketch such as this must necessarily omit many interesting...
Astral Projection
Make a conscious effort to go completely limp. Begin with your feet and, working upwards, relax all of the muscles in your body. This should take about four or five minutes. While in this relaxed stat...
Mindfulness Oil Blend
This helps you focus on the immediate moment instead of getting your head stuck in the past or worrying about the future. Makes 1 ounce. What You Need: ♦ 1 tablespoon carrier oil♦ 10 dro...
Aromatherapy for Prosperity
Pure Essential Oils have been used in aromatherapy for thousands of years to attract riches and wealth for body, mind, spirit and emotions. The traditional use of aromatic oils to attract prosperity i...
Essential Oils / The Use of
For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential o...
The healing power of Tea Tree Oil
Despite its name, tea tree oil has nothing in common with Camellia sinensis, the plant from which tea is prepared, nor with tea oil, obtained from the pressed seeds of the mentioned tea plant. This oi...
Aromatherapy Blends for Self-Care
There are a variety of ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your self-care. The quickest and easiest way is to directly apply a dot of the blended oil onto your inner wrist so that the scent and any ...
Gentle Sleep Oil
Place a dot of this blend on each temple and underside of the wrist before bed, or dab a bit on the edge of your bed near your pillow. Makes about 1 ounce. What You Need: 1 tablespoon carrier oil10 dr...
Ritual Oil Blends
ANOINTING OIL 5 drops Sandalwood Oil 3 drops Cedarwood Oil 1 drop Sweet Orange Oil 1 drop Lemon Oil 1/8 cup base Oil Use for general anointing purposes. ALTAR OIL 4 drops Frankincense Oil 2 drops Myrr...
Introduction to Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has been around and has been practiced in one form or another since the beginning of civilization. It is the art, and science, of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance heal...
Aromatherapy
As a way to control stress and uplift mood, aromatherapy is a terrific tool in your self-care arsenal. Spellcraft often pulls aromatherapy in as a secondary element; the primary use of oils and herbs ...
Oils and Incenses in Magick
Oils and incenses, like herbs, are very versatile. The easiest way of attracting all the good things you want not only for yourself but also for those you love and for those in need is to burn oils an...
A Short list of Magickal Oils
Benzoin: Benzoin reduces tension, stress, and melts away tension, anger, resentment, emotional pain, and frustrations. Positively, benzoin increases self-confidence and attracts prosperity, both mater...
Cockerels
Symbols of light and goodness, cocks have been favored birds of sacrifice to the gods. The cock is sacred and is associated with sun deities; it has the power to banish evil. The cock is a bird of ome...
Cats
Cats have been associated with the supernatural since ancient times. Cats are associated with either good or bad luck, healing or harm. In folklore, the cat is one of the favored animal companions of ...
Riding the Dragon
Many Traditional Crafters have an interesting relationship with dragons. Some see them as archetypes, some as being similar to the Gods, and some see them as living mythical beasts, in a very literal ...
Animal Kinship
It has long been believed that humans have a kinship with animals, and that this kinship allows us to draw on their special qualities. When choosing an animal as a totem (a hereditary badge or emblem ...
The Magick of Animals
The following animals all have magickal qualities that can be harnessed in times of need. Choose an animal to work with that best represents a personality characteristic you would like to develop or i...
Black Cat Protection Spell
A good spell to ward off the evil intentions of another, block a psychic attack, or turn your luck around. Items needed: One black cat candle, Black cat oil (composed of patchouli and frankincense), A...
The Dragon in Magick
The dragon is a fantastic beast that appears in almost every mythological tradition throughout the world. Often depicted as a mix of several different creatures, it represents the four elements of lif...
Cats as Witches Familiars
The cat, especially the black cat, is a creature of witchcraft, in all popular belief. No artist’s conception of a witch’s cottage of the olden time could possibly be complete without Baudrons or Grim...
Hare
In folklore, a witch’s familiar or a witch metamorphosed in disguise. It is still bad luck in the British Isles for one’s path to be crossed by a hare. Witches were said to be able to change themselve...
A Ritual With Seven Angels
This would be a suitable ritual for welcoming a new baby or child into a family whether in birth, by adoption or through the joining of two existing families. It may also be used for sending a teenage...
Archangels and their Seven Days of the Week
Michael Michael is the archangel who rules the Sun. Michael’s day is Sunday. Michael, the Initiator, brings illumination and inspiration in many spheres of life, through the efforts of our individual ...
Angelic Correspondences
You can, if you wish, use angelic rulers instead of planetary ones for the magical hours, or combine the energies of both. In practice, if your magick has a spiritual focus or is concerned with healin...
A Ritual to meet your Guardian Angel
Spirit work in the hoodoo and conjure tradition often involves enlisting the psychic aid of discarnate entities in order to accomplish specific prayerful, spiritual, or spell-casting goals. Spirit Wor...
Different classes of angels
There are many different classes of angels, and they can vary from the merciful Healing Angels to the daunting Angels of Judgment, and the fierce Reapers. An angel can be a pacifist or a bloodthirsty ...
Planets and Angels
Different days of the week and hours of the day and night are associated with specific energies and each particular time is ruled by a planet and an archangel. Though these were primarily centred on c...
Cimaruta
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...
Crosses
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...
Ankh
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...
The History of Amulets
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...
Amulet
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...
Amulets Descriptions
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...
All-Purpose Healing Amulet
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...
A Feather for Your Altar
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...
Pagan Witches Altar
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...
Ancestor Altars
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...
Magical Ways, The Altar
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...
Basic Tools for an Altar
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 ...
Basic Materials for an Altar
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 Altar
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...
Tips on using your Altar
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...
Tips for buying products for your Altar
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...
Witches Altar
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. ...
Outdoor Witches Altar
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. ...
Empowering Your Altar
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...
Creating an Altar to Yourself
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...
lammas: Setting Up Your Lammas (Lughnasadh) Altar
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: How to Create an Altar for Your Practice
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...
AIR MAGICK, Knot the Wind
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 ...
Air Incense and Fragrance
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...
The Elements of Wind, Its Powers, & Color
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...
Working with Feathers
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 ...
Abramelin the Mage
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...
Magick: The Basis of Power
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 and their Properties
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...
Spiritual Forgiveness
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...
The Basics of HedgeWitchery
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...
Kitchen Witch: Yule
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 ...
CLEAVERS
(Galium aparine) GGender: FemininePlanet: SaturnElement: FirePowers: Relationships, Commitment,Protection, TenacityMagical Uses: Cleavers cling, or cleave, tofabrics. This can be used in binding spell...
Plants and Mythology
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...
The Labyrinth
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...
A Life with Natural Magick
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...
Kitchen Witch: Artichoke
(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 ...
Food Magick: The Oven
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...
A MOON WITHOUT MAGIC
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...
OCCASIONAL MOON PHASE MAGIC
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...
FULL MOON
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...
WAXING MOON
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...
DARK OR NEW MOON
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 ...
THE LUNAR METEOROLOGIST
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...
FULL MOON MAGICK PHASE
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...
THE PSYCHIC CONNECTION
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...
PSYCHIC CONTROL RITUAL
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...
THE MOON AND MAGICAL MANIFESTATION
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...
LUNAR SUPERSTITION
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...
The Moon and Feminine Mysteries
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...
THE LUNAR METEOROLOGIST
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 Aleister Crowley: The Mysterious Woman Behind the Infamous Occultist
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 Magic: Unveiling the Secrets of a Renowned Magician
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 Magick: Unleashing the Power of Positive Thinking
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: A Brief History of the Secret Society
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: The Life and Art of Australia’s Infamous Witch
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 Salem: The Tragic Fate of an Innocent Woman
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: Who Was She and Why Was She Important?
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: Biblical Account and Historical Context
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 Witch: The Life and Legacy of a Pivotal Figure in Modern Witchcraft
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: A Brief Biography
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: Executed in the Salem Witch Trials of 1590-1643
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...
Origins of the Wheel of the Year: A Brief History of the Pagan Calendar
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 Pagans: Understanding the Witches Wheel of the Year
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: Celebrating the Solstices Alone
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...
What is a Chaos Witch? Exploring the Practice and Beliefs of Chaos Magick
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 Recipes,Cheese: Traditional Foods for Celebrating the May Day Festival
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...
The Beltane Kitchen Witch: How to Celebrate the Sabbat with Magical Recipes
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 Origins: Understanding the History and Significance of the May Day Festival
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 Solitary Pagan Witch: Celebrating the May Day Festival Alone
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...
Harnessing the Power of the Sun in Witchcraft Practice
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...
Sun Magick A Description
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...
Sun Magick Spell: The Basics
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: Meaning, Symbolism and Interpretation
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: A Guide to Performing the Ritual Alone
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: How to Practice Powerful Rituals Alone
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 for a Solitary Pagan Witch: Tips and Techniques for Effective Magick
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 Witch: Exploring the Practice of Cooking Magic Alone
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 Ritual: A Guide to Performing a Sacred Ceremony Alone
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: Exploring the Practice of Worshiping Alone
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 ...
MOON MAGIC EXPLAINED
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...
NATURAL CONNECTIONS OF THE MOON
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 THIRTEEN MOONS OF THE YEAR
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...
THE LUNAR CLOCK
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 AND CULTURAL LUNACY
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,...
LUNAR MAGIC
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 MOON
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...
MOON MAGIC
* 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...
A WANING MOON BANISHING RITUAL
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...
A Ritual For Drawing Down The Moon
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...
THE FULL MOON
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...
BASIC SIGIL MAGICK
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 ...
MOON CEREMONY
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...
FULL MOON ESBAT
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...
A FULL MOON RITUAL FOR ENERGY
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...
THE CYCLE OF THE MOON
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...
TUNING MAGICALLY INTO THE LUNAR PHASES
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 ...
WORKING WITH THE MOON PHASES
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...
THE WAXING MOON
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....
MOON PHASES AND YOU
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...
QUEEN OF PENTACLES
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 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...
QUICK GUIDE: TAROT (MAJOR ARCANA)
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, ...
TAROT CARDS
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....
TAROT CARDS MEANING
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 ...
CAULDRONS TAROT
● Ace- abundance, love, joy, inspiration; (R) emotional upset, delays● King- intuition, counselor, creative desire; (R) obstacles, immobility● Queen- nurturing, psychic, emotional ties; (R) emotional ...
SUIT OF SWORDS TAROT
● 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...
MAJOR ARCANA
● 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
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...
BASICS OF READING TAROT CARDS
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...
Thoughts of Beltane
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 ...
Home Blessing Ritual
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...
A Formal Ritual To Restore Prosperity
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...
Libation
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...
Preparing For Ritual
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 ...
What is a handfasting
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....
A Ritual For Harmony
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...
A Sun Magick Ritual For Energy
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...
A Ritual Using Light And Cosmic Power
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...
Sunday Magick
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...
Gris – Gris
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,...
SAFE & ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR WILDCRAFTING
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...
Winter Solstice
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...
Herbs for Magical Intention
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...
Herbal Cures for anxiety: LEMON BALM
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 ...
Growing Your Herbs Indoors
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...
Basil
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...
Preparing Herbs for Use
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...
Sources Of Herbal Minerals & Vitamins
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 according to your birth sign
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
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...
Herbal Protection Pouch Spell
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...
The Usage of Basil
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...
How to Harvest Plants and Herbs
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...
Hemp
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...
Herbal Infusions
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...
Guide to Magical Herbs
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...
Theories of how Herbal Magick may Work
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
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 ...
Magickal Uses for Herbs
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...
The Hedge Craft – NETTLE (Urtica Dioica)
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 ...
Myrrh
(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, ...
The Powers of Herbs
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
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 ...
Herbal Protection Bath
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 (...
Healing Herbs For Anxiety & Stress
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 FOR EVERY SIGN
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...
CROWLEY, ALEISTER: An Opinion from Doreen Valiente
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...
Margaret Murray (1863 – 1963) Part Two
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...
Doctor John (19th century)
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)
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
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...
Crowley, Aleister (1875–1947)
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 ...
Fortune, Dion (1891–1946)
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...
Levitation
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 in Brief
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...
Ill-Wishing in Witchcraft
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: A Witches Meeting Ground
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...
Witchcraft The Key to Manifestation
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 ...
Witchcraft & Service
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 ...
Witchcraft Distribution & Disassociation
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...
Witchcraft & Self Analysis
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 in Witchcraft
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 in Witchcraft
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...
Intention in your Witchcraft
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...
What is Green Witchcraft
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...
Witches and Witchcraft Moving Forward
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...
A Witches Personal Power
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...
What is Witchcraft
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 ...
Some Basic Beliefs of Witches, Part One
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 ...
The Witches’ Darkened Room
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...
Antiquity in Witchcraft
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 ...
Cunning Man /Cunning Woman
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...
Witchcraft in the Bible
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 ...
Crossroads A heavily charged place of Magick
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...
Some Basic Beliefs of Witches
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 ...
African Witchcraft
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...
Metamorphosis
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...
A History Of Witchcraft
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...
A Call for Respect of your fellow Witches
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...
The Compass Round in Traditional Witchcraft
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...
Canewdon Witches
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...
Esbat’s
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...
Witches Curse
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...
The Setting of an Exorcism.
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,...
Great Rite in Witchcraft
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...
Baphomet, An Explanation
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...
Granny Magick
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...
Words on Witchcraft
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...
Evil Eye
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...
The Season of the Witch
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...
The Mechanics Of Witchcraft
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
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
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....
Lycanthropy
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 ...
Witchcraft & Flying
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)
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...
Your First Steps to Witchcraft
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 Witches Cauldron
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...
Mathew Hopkins
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)
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)
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)
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...
Bamberg Witches
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)
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
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....
Gruber, Bernardo (17th century)
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 ...
Arras witches (1459–1460)
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 ...
Ladder
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
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...
Corey Giles (d 1692)
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 ...
Butters, Mary (late 18th–early 19th centuries)
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 ...
Corey, Martha (d. 1692)
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...