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Celebrating the New Year: Victorian Traditions with a Modern Witchy Twist
As we bid farewell to one year and welcome another, it’s fascinating to look back at how our ancestors marked this transition. The Victorians, in particular, had some intriguing New Year customs that blended superstition, social gatherings, and symbolic rituals. Let’s explore these traditions and see how we can infuse them with a contemporary witchy…
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A ritual for cleansing and protecting your home.
Things you will need Incense or a smudge stick Smudge sticks are more commonly used.Sage, palo santo, or dragon’s blood are the best for cleansing and protecting.A singing bowl or just your or someone else’s hands? Don’t worry; you don’t need to detach them or anything! How to light your smudge stick If you choose…
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“A Christmas Haunting: The Victorian Tradition of Ghost Storytelling”
During the Victorian era, a peculiar charm enveloped the art of storytelling, particularly through the lens of ghost stories. As winter nights grew long and dark, families gathered around flickering candlelight to share chilling tales that would send shivers down their spines. This tradition blossomed especially around Christmas, transforming the holiday into a time not…
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How to create a simple winter altar
As winter settles in, many of us feel a natural pull to create a space that reflects the season’s beauty and energy. A winter altar can serve as a peaceful sanctuary for reflection, intention-setting, and connection to nature. My altar is on top of my writing desk at the moment; I change its location from…
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A witch’s guide to winter wellbeing.
As winter approaches, we find ourselves transitioning from the vibrant hues of autumn into the serene embrace of the colder months. This time of year, often associated with introspection and rest, invites us to slow down and reflect on our inner selves. Our ancestors understood the significance of this season, recognising it as a period…
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The Victorian Gothic Hedge Witch’s Path
I was inspired to write this post when someone asked me what being goth meant to me. To be honest, it is not something I have thought about for a very long time. In this post, I am going to discuss how I merge Gothic Victorian charm with hedgewitch craft. The blend of Victorian Gothic…
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Easy homemade lavender sleep spray.
This is a really simple recipe to make your own lavender sleep spray. Research has suggested that smelling lavender before bed can help promote better sleep. You can mist this spray onto your pillow or around your room before bed. Before we look at how to make the spray, let’s take a quick look at…
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A witches garden – Lavender Lavandula.
If you are just beginning with witchcraft and want to work with herbs, this is the herb you should start with. Of course, you can buy lavender plants but it is so easy to grow your own and I highly recommend doing this. I have a lavender patch. The scent is just lovely and it…
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Easter- Celebrate the witches’ way.
Here are a few ideas to help celebrate easter. Get out in nature. Always be careful when foraging, take a good guide so you know what you are looking for. Foraging: The Essential Guide to Free Wild Food: A practical guide to finding and preparing free wild food is a good one. Or check out…
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Cleansing Bath Ritual
.In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it is easy to neglect our own needs and prioritise the needs of others. However, self-care is not selfish; it is a vital practice that allows us to recharge, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. In a world filled with hustle and bustle, it is essential to carve out moments…