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Ok, so the image accompanying this post is a ‘voodoo doll,’ but it amused me, and it is technically a poppet.
While I was aware of them, my first real introduction to working with poppets was in a 2000 dracona.net class POPPETS, POTIONS, AND AMULETS taught by Yvonne. I am … Continue Reading “All My Love to You, Poppet”
I have been doing more magic lately and working more with the God and Goddess. So, since I have been renewing my magical practice, and working with a new Deity (Apollo), I often get nudges and demands to move forward in my practice, ie. waking up with a message/nagging thought … Continue Reading “Work the Magic, But Do the Work”
Self-care is, fundamentally, about bringing balance back to a life that has grown imbalanced, from too many commitments or responsibilities.
Robyn L. Gobin, The Self-Care Prescription
Whether from too many commitments or responsibilities, or from ignoring our commitments and responsibilities, self-care is our chance to balance the ledger. The equinox … Continue Reading “The Fall Equinox – Finding Our Balance”
Many of the people I know wear some sort of jewelry to protect themselves from negative energies. Some people have a Saint’s medal or other amulet. Some people wear ‘evil eye’ jewelry. My most common accessory is a beaded bracelet of snowflake obsidian that I wear as protection and to … Continue Reading “Simple Cleansing of Protective Jewelry”
Symbols in Wicca and witchcraft are used as a form of sacred language, representing spiritual concepts, elemental forces, and deities. They are not merely decorative but are imbued with meaning and are used in rituals, spellcasting, and for personal and magical protection.
These symbols can be very useful in creating … Continue Reading “Symbols for Amulets, Charms and More”
This is always a difficult one to explain, especially over the internet, but being able to use and manipulate energy is an absolute cornerstone of powering a spell. Energy has to come from somewhere. When you light a campfire, a spark is added to wood, the wood is consumed and … Continue Reading “Raising Energy to Power Your Spells”
The first step to cleansing your home is going to be to physically clean the house, as well as you can. Some people can keep a spotless house. Some people barely have the spoons to make it through their day. Do what you can. Sometimes, just doing … Continue Reading “House Cleansing and Blessing”
Sometimes the things in your Book of Shadows aren’t things that will come out of any book on Witchcraft. Sometimes it’s those things that are personal, that mean the most to you that are the most personal. I write poems, and sometimes collect a poem that has special meaning to … Continue Reading “Invictus (poem by W. Henley)”
We moved in to a new home (our first house) at the beginning of fall last year. As we start to really settle in, eight months later, and spring has sprung, the growing pains have also set in. The house is still amazing, but now I can see the chips … Continue Reading “Witchcraft Supplies & My Altar”
So, I have never done much with Astrology beyond checking the moon sign for major workings, but it has interested me. I decided to do a more intense study period on Astrology to improve my familiarity. I like to focus my blocks of time on deep dives into a subject. … Continue Reading “Astrology Keywords and Study Guide”
Copper, Silver & Brass Vintage Chalice