Rose quartz is one of the gentlest, yet most powerful stones in existence. Rosy pink in color and operating on the heart chakra, the stone embodies love and compassion. It has unique healing powers physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Rose quartz’s meaning is that of universal love– it can improve nearly every relationship and area of your life. Rose quartz crystal’s meaning is of a healing crystal which emits strong loving energies to inspire compassion and unconditional love. It activates the heart chakra to improve relationships, encourage self-love, and find joy. The crystal is used t ..read more

Halloween seems like a Wiccan-y holiday, right? The festivities take place at night, there are witches and dark costumes, and there’s magick and mischief. And what about the Wiccan sabbat of Samhain, which falls at the same time? Is that the same thing as Halloween, or is it a different holiday altogether? Do Wiccans celebrate just one holiday, or the other, or both? We’ll cover all these questions and more as we discuss what Halloween means to Wiccans. Halloween falls on a Wiccan sabbat called Samhain. Wiccans celebrate Samhain by paying respect to nature, honoring the dead, holding bonfires ..read more

Handfasting ceremonies have long been a part of Pagan history. Present-day Wiccans still choose handfasting ceremonies as a symbolic way to bind two souls together. While the exchanging of rings is becoming a more popular form of Wiccan wedding symbolism these days, many still opt to have a traditional handfasting ceremony. And this ancient ceremony is most memorable when crafting your own special and heartfelt handfasting cord to represent your unity.  Here’s how to make a handfasting cord for a Wiccan ceremony:  Choose the material for your cord.  Choose the color or colors y ..read more

First developed in the 1970s, Wicca is a relatively new religion. Inspired by ancient pagan worship, the religion is highly decentralized. Unlike the structure in many mainstream religions, there is no central authority in the Wicca. And similarly, unlike most religions, Wicca does not have a single, centralized doctrine or book. Wiccans do not have a singular sacred text (like the Bible or Qur’an), but they often hold some texts in high regard like the Wiccan Rede, Rule of Three, and the 13 Principles of Wicca. Wiccans also create their own personal sacred books known as a Book of Shadows, Bo ..read more

Wicca is a spiritual journey like no other with strong ties to self and nature. Wiccans connect with nature and cast spells to do good for themselves and others. But are there Wiccan spells to bring about good luck?  Here are 12 Wiccan spells to cast to draw good luck:  Offer a penny to the world. Use candles to spread positive energy. Burn incense to get rid of negative energy. Use essential oils in your diffuser for good luck. Purify your home with herbs.  Use salt to cleanse your body and home. Mint money ritual.  Lucky coin spell. Bay leaf spells for wealth and abundan ..read more

As Wiccans who want to live in harmony with nature, we often need to bring our bodies, minds, and spirit together in alignment. Wiccan spells for health nurture this relationship and allow us to create wellness for ourselves. Whether you want to cast healing spells for others or to heal yourself, we’ll go over 10 individual spells. These spells are great on their own, but are especially powerful when coupled with your doctor’s care and other healing modalities. Here are the 10 spells we’ll learn how to cast for better health: Healing Moon Water Crystal Energy Wellness Overall Calming Jar Reik ..read more

Whether there’s a bad spirit hanging around, a person that refuses to leave you alone, or a lingering feeling of negativity, sometimes it’s necessary just to get rid of something. This is where Wiccan spells of banishing come into play. These spells are considered one of the cornerstones of many Wiccan practices. In fact, some Wiccans believe that banishing is a skill that every new witch should cultivate.  Here are 6 things to know about Wiccan Spells of banishing:  Many banishing spells are inspired by other occult practices. Banishing spells are defensive magick. They aren’t alwa ..read more

Weather magick is ancient — perhaps one of the oldest spiritual workings — and it has its roots in human agricultural history. For millennia, people have looked to the skies to foretell or change weather patterns, from bringing rain during a drought to bringing sunshine on an overcast day. Today, Wiccans also perform weather magick, and it’s not difficult to do. Here’s how to cast Wiccan spells for the weather: Figure out which type of weather you want to summon. Determine the materials you’ll need to represent said weather. Decide if timing is important. Create a chant. Write out your spell ..read more

Sun tea is a great way to harness and channel the power of the sun. It’s great year-round, but it’s especially powerful as a way to celebrate Litha. Whenever you need to draw upon the strength of the sun, take the time to brew some Wiccan sun tea!  Here’s how to make Wiccan Sun Tea with an easy recipe:  Pick a tea that aligns with your intentions.  Gather additional ingredients to complement the tea selection.  Select crystals to charge with the tea.  Place the brew in direct sunlight for 5-10 hours.  Clarify your intentions and focus on your manifestations.  ..read more

Incense has a long history throughout almost all regions of the world. Despite being a relatively new religion, Wiccans also use incense in their everyday lives, rituals, and especially when practicing air magick (since incense represents the element of air). But how do Wiccans respectfully put out incense once they’ve finished burning it? Here’s how to respectfully put out incense: Use water to douse the embers. Cut off the burning end with metal scissors. Use a pestle to put out the burning embers. Allow it to burn out on its own. Dispose of the ashes respectfully. This article details sev ..read more