January 2011
December 2010
the planets
In magick, the seven “traditional” planets are most commonly used. These are the planets that are visible to the naked eye - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, as well as the Sun and the Moon. It is believed that by tapping into the power of these planets, the magickal practitioner is able to enhance their own magickal ability during magickal rites. In this article I will...
sabbats
June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer
Tarot Cards:
Empress, Strength or Sun
Altar Decorations:
Summer flowers, love amulets, seashells, summer fruits, potpourri
Herbs:
Chamomile, elder, fennel, hemp, larkspur, lavender, mugwort, pine, roses, St. Johns Wort, wisteria
Incense:
Frankincense, lemon, myrrh, pine, rose, wisteria
Gods & Goddess’:
Aphrodite, Astarte, Freya,...
noprobl asked: Back in the 90's I wanted to become a witch, after 2000, I decided I was a pagan and was not claiming to be a witch, last week I had a spiritual revelation which basically told me, "I was a witch!!!" Go figure that one out. I think, I feel and act like a witch, so if the Universe says I am, I must be a witch.
noprobl asked: Back in the 90's I wanted to become a witch, after 2000, I decided I was a pagan and was not claiming to be a witch, last week I had a spiritual revelation which basically told me, "I was a witch!!!" Go figure that one out. I think, I feel and act like a witch, so if the Universe says I am, I must be a witch.
Becoming a Witch
Becoming a Witch
by Morgaine
I am often asked how one becomes a witch. Do you find someone who is a witch and they make you one? Or are you a witch just by saying you are? Can you make yourself a witch?
The process of becoming a witch doesn’t happen overnight. It is a life change, a new path upon the journey of your life. It takes consideration, study and work. If you have previously...
How to power a magic spell
by Black Cat
Some believe that Witches say a few magic words and do a ritual and then a spell is created and performs its function.
There is a metaphorical plane, a plane where all the psychic energy of both the living and the dead exists. We draw from this energy when we are being creative. It can also be psychically tapped to energize one’s will and envisionment to cast spells.
The...
How to power a magic spell
by Black Cat
Some believe that Witches say a few magic words and do a ritual and then a spell is created and performs its function.
There is a metaphorical plane, a plane where all the psychic energy of both the living and the dead exists. We draw from this energy when we are being creative. It can also be psychically tapped to energize one’s will and envisionment to cast spells.
The...
sabbats
May 1 - May Day / Beltane
Tarot Cards:
\Wands specifically 4 of Wands Altar Decorations:
A small May Pole and/or phallus shaped candle to symbolize fertility, a daisy chain, wildflowers.
Herbs:
Almond, angelica, bluebells, daisy, marigold, frankincense, lilac, rose, yellow cowslips
Incense:
Frankincense, lilac and rose
Gods & Goddess’:
Flora (Roman flower Goddess), Diana,...
sabbats
March 21 - Spring Equinox / Ostara
Tarot Cards:
Princesses Altar Decorations:
Hard boiled eggs colored and painted with magical symbols for fertility, stuffed animal chicks or rabbits, pastels, flowers, jellybeans
Herbs:
Honeysuckle, iris, jasmine, rose, strawberry, tansy and violets
Incense:
Violet, jasmine, rose, sage, strawberry
Gods & Goddess’:
Kore, Eostre (Saxon...
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