In this series, I will be exploring 13 common herbs you may have in your kitchen or garden, dissecting their meaning from science, history, and culture.   ------ Cloves Appearance: Small, brown, dried herbs in a nail-like shape (hence the origin of the name) Edible? Yes, though those with blood clotting issues, liver disease, or food allergies specific to cloves should be wary. Origins: Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia Other Notable Qualities:  Cloves are notable for being extremely aromatic. Scientific Correspondence: Protection Eugenol, the main co ..read more

Samhain is one of four Gaelic fire festivals adopted into the modern Wheel of the Year.  Historically celebrated as the last harvest festival, those living in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man would complete their final harvest before the festivities began on the evening of October 31st.  Special communal bonfires would be lit and participants would then take fire from that bonfire for their hearth fires at home.  Fattened livestock meant for slaughter might be sacrificed as part of the celebration, either to dine on or for offerings.  Like the historic Beltaine, th ..read more

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We've previously discussed the history of shadow work, defined the shadow self, and even listed out ten benefits of this practice for the witch.  We then talked about preparation, including a major word of warning, and expanded specifically on self-care.  In the last article, we started diving into the actual practice by looking at ways non-witches engage in shadow work.  Today, we're going to look specifically at methods of incorporating shadow work into your Craft! As we've talked about in the past, shadow work was picked up by some forms of witchcraft and incorporated as a ..read more

In this series, I will be exploring 13 common minerals and gemstones used in the Craft, dissecting their meaning from science, history, culture, and my own experiences.   ------ Rose Quartz Color: Pink Appearance: A transparent to translucent quartz stone with a pink hue ranging from barely noticeable to an obvious light pink coloration. Hardness: 7 Other Notable Qualities: Rose quartz is one of many variations of quartz defined by their inclusions and colors. Scientific Correspondence: Socializing - Community True rose quartz is a pink cloudy s ..read more

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Name: Hermes Nicknames: 'Ermy, Noisebox, Asscat. Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Shorthair (has to have some big cat in him - he's bigger than our Maine Coon mix) Age: 9 Adoption Date: 11/10/11 Adoption Location: Mailroom of our apartment complex. Reason for Name: Found in the mailroom, very talkative. Pact Date: 12/10/11 Astral Voice Qualities: Piercing, loud, and fairly high pitch. Element: Air Favorite Witchcraft Activities: Reading, spirit talk, divination. Five Key Qualities: Smart, talkative, mischevious. The following inter ..read more

So far, we've discussed the history of shadow work and the definition of the shadow, even giving reasons why shadow work can benefit you both as a person and a witch.  We then dove into skills to hone before practicing shadow work, specifically highlighting self-care as an important coping skill for the unnerving emotions we may face ahead.  Today, we'll officially get to business!  In the following article, we're going to discuss some practical approaches to shadow work.  These are typical approaches that you might find in a self-help book or on a website unrelated to wi ..read more

The fall equinox is a scientifically observable event of relatively equal duration of day and night. On the Wheel of the Year, it's called Mabon.  Historically, Mabon didn't exist until the 1970's when it was coined by Aiden Kelly, an influential figure and writer who has been associated with Golden Dawn, Wicca, Feri Trad and more.  Kelly drew from records made by English monk Bede, but it's questionable if Mabon truly existed or, if it did, how widespread the celebration was. The closest historical holiday to this time is Harvest Time, but it wasn't celebrated as an equinox holida ..read more

In this series, I will be exploring 13 common herbs you may have in your kitchen or garden, dissecting their meaning from science, history, and culture.   ------ Cinnamon Appearance: Dried mid-brown strips of bark, often ground into a fine powder. Edible? Absolutely, though so may experience an allergic reaction or gastrointestinal upset. Coumarin, a component of cinnamon, is toxic in large quantities. Origins: True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka and is often referred to as Ceylon cinnamon. The US, however, typically uses Cinnamomum cassia which ..read more