Witchcraft 101: What to Put in Your Green Witch’s Book of Shadows
GWL Witchcraft 101: What to Put in Your Green Witch’s Book of Shadows | Green Witch Living
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GWL Witchcraft 101: What to Put in Your Green Witch’s Book of Shadows | Green Witch Living
Incorporating a tarot reading into your full moon ritual is a great way to tap
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Thanks to Hollywood and popular children’s books, magic wands and witchcraft are inextricably linked. Those
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We’re living in the information age where everything is at your fingertips, including witchcraft spells.
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Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the moon. I remember
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In our modern lives, it is difficult to live in harmony with nature, especially if
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Vanishing powder is an old magical recipe, and goes by many names, including: Confusion Dust,
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Though Imbolc is considered the beginning of spring, in many places there is little life
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Now we make our way back around the wheel of the year into the harvest
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Though the New Moon is a less popular phase of the moon to honor among
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I write about good times to use tarot cards all the time, sometimes in ways
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Adapting to change is an important part of the world we live in today. But
Winter is upon us. The white powdery snow covers the ground and tree limbs. There
If you know me at all, you will know I am a huge tea drinker!
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Tarot has always been one of my favorite forms of divination, but that doesn’t mean
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There is so much to consider when it comes to a witchcraft altar. Is it
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Seasonal depression, or “the winter blues,” affects up to ten percent of the population every
If you've spent any amount of time in the witchcraft community, you're probably familiar with
This recommended pagan book list provides information about herbs, candles, crystals, moon spells, astrology, meditation,
The four elements of earth, air, fire, and water are commonly used in witchcraft, from
In the space between midwinter and the beginning of spring, nature hangs in the balance.
Break a Bad Habit Spell: disrupt the energy flow and bring a specific situation or negative cycle to a halt.
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What is Ostara? After the long, dark nights of winter, we are finally seeing a
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Mabon, also known as the Witch's Thanksgiving, is the second pagan harvest festival of the
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When people think about the Evil Eye they tend to imagine a curse inflicted by
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If you’ve been working with crystals for a while and have collected a large amount
Need some tarot tips and tricks to get you started or to spice things up?
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One of the best ways to use tarot for personal growth is to use it
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Bringing to mind the long, sunny days of summer with their bright yellow color, sunflowers
It’s not uncommon to feel drained after a full moon. With all of those intense
While the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice may be more popular among witches, the
The winter holidays are often depicted as a time of warmth, joy and camaraderie throughout
What is Beltane? The daylight is growing to its longest and nature is coming into
So, you’ve gone for a love reading with the question, “Does (insert name here) love
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In the magick and witchcraft community, love spells are almost always a source of contention
Any witch worth her salt knows there's no such thing as too many candles, especially
Blessed Beltane! I hope you had a beautiful celebration! It’s that time again for our
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Whether you are a stay at home mom, a busy entrepreneur, or a college student,
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If you are fortunate enough to have the time and space to grow your own
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We’ve all seen the image of witches standing around a bubbling cauldron, chanting while conjuring
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