Cord and knot magic is a very old form of folk magic that was often associated with wind and weather. In cord magic the spells are simply prepared ahead of time, and then used as needed. Each knot is then untied releasing the power entrapped in the cord over nine consecutive days. For cord … More Cord Magic
Chants, songs, words, invocations, evocations, whispers, shouts, howls, cries, and on and on… The Voice is magical. Witches train themselves to use something called The Magical Voice, a pitch that resonates and vibrates our entire being when we speak. It’s a Voice that pulls from deep within and expresses our passion and desire for magic … More “V” Is For Voice
Whenever I come across a new area, whether in magical or mundane life, The Witch’s Pyramid guides me in knowing how to deal with the unknown and unfamiliar. The Witch’s Pyramid consists of the admonitions — To Know, To Will, To Dare, and To Be Silent. These all lead to the peak which is: To Go. … More “U” Is For Unknown
Magical timing focuses on making use of certain correspondences. Correspondences (more here) are things that go together — that correspond to one another, and could include: deity or another Otherworldly being, elemental, astrological, seasonal, lunar, herbal, stone, symbol/sigil/glyph, sympathy, or color. When speaking of magical timing, the correspondences usually narrow down to lunar and astrological ones, … More “T” Is For Timing
I’m going to share a snippet of a conversation I had a while ago in regards to this sort of thing. I used to regularly use internet chat rooms to talk with people, and like anything else when dealing with the internet, it’s always a hit-or-miss type of scenario. Sometimes I met wonderful people that … More “S” Is For Simple Spells Are Not So Simple
One of the first things talked about or learned by newcomers to the Craft is the use of Quarters. Essentially, Quarters refer to the magical circle divided into four equal parts. This is typically done by combining two diagrams of a quartered circle. The first is: This is the image in mind when people think … More “Q” Is For Quarters
Our world, our cosmos, is full of splendor. It’s both beautiful and terrifying and I’m completely in love with it, but few things compare to the power, allure, and magic of a full moon. At its core, Witchcraft is a natural path of magic. It relies upon a deep love for and understanding of nature, … More “L” Is For Lunar
Few things call to mind the images of witchery more than bubbling cauldrons, jars of herbs, bottles of potions, and rustic cottage kitchens. The most natural place in the home for brewing and working magic is the kitchen. It’s where all the elements meet (fire in the stove– or if you’re lucky enough to have … More “K” Is For Kitchen Witchery
There is a phrase that I learned when I was in high school. I’m fairly certain it was introduced to me through one of my teachers, but I can’t say which one exactly. It is: Preventative maintenance is better than crisis management. Yes. Yes, it is. But there are times when the world breaks down, … More Handling Life’s Problems with Witchcraft
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