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Holidays in Shamanism
Many modern holidays happen to overlap with early celebrations of various shamanic cultures around the world. Shamans save certain dates in the year for special rituals that help them achieve their goals in the world.
Are Witches "In League" with the Devil?
Historically, the terms "witch" and "witchcraft" have had frightening connotations. Witchcraft is often erroneously associated with "Devil worship" and Satanism; Could this dark association be by design?
Renaissance Witchcraft
A witch hunt is currently defined as a campaign against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views. Yet, what was the definition of a witch hunt during the Renaissance?
Essence of Witchcraft and Human Desire
Witchcraft is one of the oldest rituals in this world and it has not died away and nobody has been able to disprove it as well.
Connecting With the Element of Fire
Fire is the element to go to if you wish to initiate change, find motivation, or pursue your passions. Explore some different ways to connect this bold element. Bring it into your magick and your personality.
Where Did the Wild Hunt Come From?
A farmer on his way home asks the Wild Hunt’s leader if they had had good hunting. The farmer opened the bundle the leader threw at him to find the corpses of his wife and child.
Working Magick on a Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is a time of increase. This lunar phase is a good time to work magick with constructive aims. Work on anything you wish to bring more of into your life like Love, affection, prosperity, or self-confidence.
The Strange Influences in the Birth of Christianity
What are Christianity's true origins? it seems it wasn't really a new trajectory away from the pagan days of old.
The Benefits of Using Both Basic Protection and Wards
Exploring the helpful aid of having both basic protection and wards in your home. As well as the importance of having basic protection.
Fire Ceremony on a Super Pink Moon
The pink moon is linked to optimism for the future and expecting big dreams to come true. This month, the northern hemisphere saw a Super Pink Moon.
Love Magic and Spells
Having trouble finding true love or the ideal partner in your life? Try some simple love spells and add a little magic to your life.
5 Beneficial Herbs for Dreamwork
Combining herbalism and dreamwork can be an enjoyable way of working with earth based spirituality. Certain herbs are frequently used for the purpose of improving our sleep and dream experience. Mugwort, Chamomile, Yarrow, Clary Sage, and Hops are 5 herbs you will want to consider trying out.
What is Love Magick? - Myth or Reality
The Magick of Love - Is it a Myth or Reality? Incantations can ruin not only a person’s destiny but also their health too.
Tree of Immortality True Meaning
Several well-known presenters were invited to the Earthkeepers Virtual Summit that happened at the end of December 2020. Here is the talk of three of them.
Magick, Black Magick, and 'Centering Justice' for Baneful Rites
It's commonly believed that black magick is evil; which is off base—because dark magick can be and often is, used to assist people. This piece discusses magick and black magick, observes how society encourages distaste for magicians and magick; and also, offers insight into justice in magick.
Group Samhain Activities During the Pandemic
With this pandemic raging, many covens and Pagan groups are having to cancel their annual Samhain activities for safety reasons. Just because you can't do the usual doesn't mean you can't do anything at all. Here are some fun, festive, and—most importantly—safe ways to celebrate the sabbat together.
England's Last Witch Killing
Seventy-four-year-old Charles Walton was found dead, a cross slashed into his chest. Was this England's last witch killing?
10 Tips For a Successful Witch’s Garden
10 useful and easy tips for successfully growing a witch's garden.
Use this Psychic Method to Change Your World
A method to cause coincidences to happen. We define our need, focus on it, and create a pattern. We create the pattern in our imagination first then bring it into our reality.
3 Laws of Magic
The real magic is in transforming our love. Magic is nothing more than the expression of a love that yearns to be satisfied, the kind of love that is really at the origin of all forms of magic.
Lavender Herb of the Month for February 2020
This month, we have chosen the herb lavender. This article explains its many benefits.
Magick
This artificial attempts to bring a objective look at what Magick truly is.
10 Tips for Closet Witches
Witchcraft and paganism have grown in visability and popularity but there are still many people for whom practicing or sharing their beliefs openly are difficult or potentionally dangerous.
What Do Wiccans Wear?
Wiccans are a mystery to many, others call them friends and family. But the burning issue many people want answered about Wicca isn't to do with the Wiccan religion's beliefs and practices. It's the simple question, "What do Wiccans Wear?" Here's the answer!
Should Witches Be Killed Today?
It is estimated that thousands of people are killed in witchcraft-related violence around the world each year. How can we tackle this problem ...
How to Tell If You've Been Cursed
How to tell if you've been cursed. Signs, symptoms and what to do if you think someone has put a curse on you.
There's Something Strange in the Neighborhood: Is Your Neighbor a Witch?
According to numerous studies, there are as many as 1.6 million people in the U.S. that claim to practice "Wicca," also known as witchcraft. Are you one of those; is your neighbor one the Americans who identify themselves as a witch or pagan of some other group?
Vardlokkur: Theory and Application
Varðlokkur (or Vardlokkur / Varthlokkur) is a way of singing the weave of the Web of Wyrd into alignment with your mind and desires.
What Is The Web Of Wyrd?
So in simplest terms, what is the Web of Wyrd? It is the fabric of the universe. It is the threads, the cosmic strings, the links that connect us all to everything, and yet it was also so much more to our ancient ancestors.
Land Spirit Basics (Landvaettir Studies)
The world around us is alive. The Web of Wyrd spreads out within, beyond and beneath everything, and in places, it knots up to create complex structures that are both part of and separate from the weave of the Web. These knots are land spirits, or Landvaettir in Norse Tradition Paganism.
How to Make Herb-Infused Magickal Oils
Reference guide to making magickal herb-infused oils for spellwork, anointing, glamoury, cooking/kitchen witchery, etc. Includes recipes and multiple techniques.
Witchcraft, Wicca, and That Old Black Magic
Witchcraft, Wicca, Black Magic, White Magic, Red Magic, Good Magic, Grimoires, Sacred Feminine, Sorcery, Pentagram, Paganism, Samhain, Beltane, Witches Sabbath, Great Goat, Ancient Serpent, Initiation, Ritual, Ceremony, Incantations, summoning demons, Legemeton, Sex, Drugs, Blasphemy, Old Religion.
Five Animals Suited for Viking Inspired Tattoos
There is an unbreakable bond between Vikings and the world around them. From the beserker on the battlefield to the gothi protecting the village. Animal totems were used to empower those who marked themselves with their likeness.
Are Pearls Protective Gemstones, Too?
When we think of healing gemstones, we don't automatically think of pearls. Pearls aren't really ever mentioned in any rituals, so what is the purpose of a pearl in witchcraft?
Real Magic - Animal Spells for Our Fur Babies Protection and Healing
How to protect your pets with Spells. Learn how to communicate using magic and how to know which animal wants you! Includes Telepathy, Dream the right pet, and how to collect or make wood carvings for their protection.
Magical Mazes and Labyrinths of the British Isles
A brief tour of some of Britain's most intriguing mazes, including Troytown, Tintagel, the Mizmaze of Winchester, Saffron Walden, and more!
Introduction to Using Incense in Magic
Incense is commonly used within paganism and witchcraft. It can be bought in many varieties but it is also possible to create your own customised blends.
Does Witchcraft Really Work? Yes-- Here's Proof
"Does Witchcraft really work?" Is probably the question I get asked the most. In my mind, there is no doubt. Maybe the problem is not that it doesn't work; maybe you just don't understand how it does work. Allow me to explain.
Power Animal and Totem Cattle Cow and Bull Symbolism
Cattle symbolism differs in that cow represents the feminine nature; bull, the masculine. These bovines are subjects of myths and superstition.
Magickal How-To: Red Brick Dust
Everything you ever wanted to know about Red Brick Dust and its magickal applications. RBD is a good ingredient for protection, reversal, cleansing, and prosperity.
Love Spells: Attract a New Lover
A ritual to help open up to the Universal energies to attract a new lover into your life.
From Empty to Ecstatic: How Witchcraft Rebuilt and Rejuvenated My Soul
How becoming a witch affected me psychologically, spiritually, and physically; transforming me from a scared, cowering victim to a proud, confident Mother and Woman.
Low Energy Ways to Observe Samhain When You're Busy
Sometimes the sabbats just sneak up on us! Just because you didn't get time to do anything fancy does't mean you need to let it go by unnoted. Here are some quiet, simple ways to observe it.
Top 5 Money Rituals
Attract money quickly with these top 5 money rituals.
My First Honey Jar: Overcoming Emotional Abuse When Someone Suddenly Leaves You for Someone Else
It is difficult to know how to pick up the pieces when someone suddenly abandons you, much less for another person. You may have a lot of difficult questions running through your head, it will stop.
Babaylan: The Ancient Witches of Tribal Philippines
Before Christianity arrived in the Philippines, the natives have their own polytheistic beliefs officiated by the Babaylan. But over time, they went from healers to hell-sent.