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
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Cannabis & Witchcraft
For thousands of years, drugs and magick have been used to facilitate experiences that are beyond the ordinary senses found in everyday life. From ancient China, India, Greece, Europe and the Americas, mixtures of smokable herbs and herbs in drinks have created experiences for shamanic and spiritual journeys to gain insight, wisdom and knowledge; … Continue reading Cannabis & Witchcraft
Icelandic and Norse Witchcraft
Iceland and Scandinavia have a rich history of witchcraft and Nordic shamanism that's still popular today. Iceland continues to preserve its history and culture in its small island nation and many folk customs still live on today alongside Christian and Lutheran practices. Iceland experienced witch hunts that occurred between 1625 and 1686; however, … Continue reading Icelandic and Norse Witchcraft
Poisonous Plants: Working with Belladonna in Witchcraft
Belladonna is a well-known nightshade poisonous plant, described by its allure, connected to witches throughout the ages, both in ancient and modern literature or movies such as “Practical Magic" (1998). The use of belladonna throughout the ages varies, some for its temptation to beautify in ancient times and for its ability to induce hallucinations … Continue reading Poisonous Plants: Working with Belladonna in Witchcraft
Money Skull Spell Bottle
Money jar and bottle spells are some of the best and easiest ways to continuously bring money to a business or home. Jar or bottle spells can be made with herbs, oils and most commonly with honey like this Money Drawing Honey Jar Spell. This Money Skull Spell Bottle is aesthetically perfect to have … Continue reading Money Skull Spell Bottle
Poisonous Plants: Working with Henbane in Witchcraft
There’s a saying that goes, “a witch that can’t curse can’t heal.” This is along the lines of pharmacology that certain plants and herbs in medicine can be lethal and poisonous, but in small doses can be therapeutic. The use of poisonous plants and herbs deserves and needs caution and extreme care when handling, not … Continue reading Poisonous Plants: Working with Henbane in Witchcraft
Working with Ragana, Baltic Goddess of Witchcraft and Death
Many magickal and witchcraft practitioners may not know of this goddess, that Ragana is the Lithuanian / Latvian goddess of witchcraft and death. The attributes of Ragana are like the witch goddess Baba Yaga, known in Slavic and Russian mythology and folktales, however Ragana is strongly connected to the Baltic region. Lithuanian and … Continue reading Working with Ragana, Baltic Goddess of Witchcraft and Death
Working with Saints in Magick
Saints are of the Christian faith, however, many magick, hoodoo, brujería and folk magickal / spiritual practitioners also use saints in their practices and often with very good results. For the purpose of this writing, we’ll focus on a general practice and approach to saints in magick which you can adapt to your own … Continue reading Working with Saints in Magick
Lilith & Witchcraft
Lilith has a long history that dates back far into Jewish mythology, Sumerian and Mesopotamia; a history that has often been cruelly unfair to a goddess and figure such as Lilith. The name Lilith (“Lilit” לילית in Hebrew) originates from the Sumerian word “lilitu” meaning a “wind spirit or female demon” which the origin stories … Continue reading Lilith & Witchcraft
Magickal Herbs & Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs
The use of herbs and plants in witchcraft is very common and quite popular. Herbs and plants are usually used in magick such as dressing candles, making oils and charm (gris gris or mojo) bags, spell jars or even placed around a home or office such as hanging or sprinkling the herbs around. However, … Continue reading Magickal Herbs & Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs
