Snakes have been a part of religious symbolism and cultures for thousands of years. Ancient peoples have revered snakes and many ancient artifacts and drawings depict imagery of snakes. What can we learn from snakes in the 21st century? What do snakes have to teach us that the ancient civilizations knew? What role in spirituality, … Continue reading Snakes & Spirituality
Witchcraft
The Magick & Spirit of Trees
Trees have long been companions to humankind since the beginning of our time and before civilization. The wood from trees has provided humanity with fuel for warmth and cooking, material for building ships, canoes and boats, houses and buildings, and we can’t forget furniture that provide us a place to sleep, sit, eat and work. … Continue reading The Magick & Spirit of Trees
What is the Evil Eye & How to Protect against Evil Eye
You’ve probably heard about the Evil Eye. Maybe you have an Evil Eye amulet. But what’s the story behind the Evil Eye? Is it simply superstition or is there something really happening when someone gives that “look” or speaks ill about someone? Is all Evil Eye intentional or are people sending “bad energy” without realising … Continue reading What is the Evil Eye & How to Protect against Evil Eye
The Magic of Dogs: Gods, Goddesses, Folklore & Magick
Dogs are purely and simply magical. They’ve been humankind’s faithful companion for thousands of years. They’ve infiltrated into mythology and folklore. Dogs have been associated with gods and goddesses. While cats may be commonly affiliated with witchcraft and magick made popularized by media, witch trials and movies, dogs have their own magick and connection to … Continue reading The Magic of Dogs: Gods, Goddesses, Folklore & Magick
How to Protect & Cleanse Your Home Spiritually
https://soundcloud.com/user-154799938/how-to-protect-cleanse-your Protection of the home is important for any magickal practitioner or witch, which should be done on a regular basis, no different than locking your doors at night or when you leave your home. Spiritual protection of the home can be done with different intentions or purposes whether to protect the home from spirits, … Continue reading How to Protect & Cleanse Your Home Spiritually
Witchcraft & Divination with Beeswax
The use of Beeswax dates back to thousands of years, even to the Neolithic period. The ancient Egyptians used beeswax in their tombs and the Persians and Assyrians used beeswax for embalming purposes. Beeswax has multiple purposes such as for decorations, candles and even cosmetics. Bees and beeswax have spiritual meanings in some cultures and … Continue reading Witchcraft & Divination with Beeswax
Ukrainian Folk Magic: The Motanka Doll
https://soundcloud.com/user-154799938/ukrainian-folk-magic-the Ukrainian folk traditions are rich in pagan customs which some of these traditions have been adapted in other Slavic countries. While most Slavic and Ukrainian traditions have been adapted to Eastern Orthodoxy or Christianity, some traditions remain strong and are a nod to the region's pagan past. One of these examples of Slavic folk … Continue reading Ukrainian Folk Magic: The Motanka Doll
Communicate & Work with the Spirits of Plants & Herbs
Herbalism is a common element of witchcraft, which dates back thousands of years when medicine was simply derived from natural ingredients found locally to healers. Modern medicine is often derived from plants; however, more and more medicines are becoming synthetic to recreate and isolate the healing properties of these plants that have been used … Continue reading Communicate & Work with the Spirits of Plants & Herbs
Working with Krampus in Witchcraft
Even if it’s not Yule / Christmas time when you’re reading this, you can still work with Krampus. Krampus is associated with the Christmas / Yule holiday season as the anthropomorphic horned figure that punishes naughty and misbehaving children. Krampus arrives to town on the day before St. Nicholas arrives, but did you know you … Continue reading Working with Krampus in Witchcraft
Wicked, Monstrous and Mischievous Creatures of Yule
St. Nicholas, Santa Claus and even Grandfather Frost (known as Дед Мороз in Russia) are well known at Yule and Christmastime who reward children who have been well-behaved all year long. However, there are also quite some scary, wicked, monstrous and mischievous creatures of Yule who punish naughty and misbehaved children and some that just … Continue reading Wicked, Monstrous and Mischievous Creatures of Yule