The four elements of earth, air, fire, and water are commonly used in witchcraft, from spellcrafting to setting up an altar, and can be found in astrology, tarot, and nature in general. The pentacle introduces an additional element, ether. But what do they mean and how can we connect with them? Earth The characteristics of […]
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Abre Camino oil is a wonderful spell oil, originating in Latin America, and used extensively
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When the nights are cold and longer than the days, a ritual can be helpful
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Crystals are not only beautiful, they also each have their own special vibrational energy. There
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If you are fortunate enough to have the time and space to grow your own
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What is a Spell Jar? Spell Jars, also called Witch Bottles, is a type of
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When the nights are early in winter and the air chills to your bone, staying
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The Divine Feminine has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, and for good
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Another year in the world of witchcraft and magick, means more focus on creating a
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Have you ever heard the old saying, “You must be gifted your first tarot deck
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It’s that time of year again! The veil is thinning, the leaves are turning, and
Winter is upon us. The white powdery snow covers the ground and tree limbs. There
In recent years, I have known an increasing number of witches working with the Greek
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When I was writing about Art Magick, I thought about all kinds of art and
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Hot Foot powder is an old hoodoo recipe, which derived from African foot-track magic. It
In the witchcraft community, we love our smoke cleansing practices. There’s nothing quite like throwing
When I think about incense, I can immediately see the smoke curling upward, spreading outward
Mabon, also known as the Witch's Thanksgiving, is the second pagan harvest festival of the
Break a Bad Habit Spell: disrupt the energy flow and bring a specific situation or negative cycle to a halt.
Blessed Beltane! I hope you had a beautiful celebration! It’s that time again for our
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But tarot is only for divining the future, right? Nope, with a little creativity you
Welcome to 2021! If you’re reading this right now, that means you too made it
Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the moon. I remember
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Are you a Kitchen Witch? Sometimes called Cottage Witch or Hearth Witch, Kitchen Witches do
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The winter holidays are often depicted as a time of warmth, joy and camaraderie throughout
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Mindfulness. It’s quite the buzzword these days. But what does it mean and why is
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When people think about the Evil Eye they tend to imagine a curse inflicted by
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We’re living in the information age where everything is at your fingertips, including witchcraft spells.
The Autumn Equinox is represented by everything that comes to mind when we think of
So you’ve chosen some beautiful, vibrant, eye-catching crystals and now you are a crystal owner;
Flowers blooming and trees green with abundance, Beltane is the time around the world when
Though it may seem much less exciting than watching herbs or petition papers go up
So, you’ve discovered this amazing new hobby and you want to share with your friends
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Now that we’ve gone over the basics of Moon Magick (click here if you missed it),
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Thanks to Hollywood and popular children’s books, magic wands and witchcraft are inextricably linked. Those
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Happy Imbolc, witches! Imbolc Tarot Reading for Each Zodiac Sign Cards pulled from the Modern
It’s not uncommon to feel drained after a full moon. With all of those intense
Though the New Moon is a less popular phase of the moon to honor among
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