Folklore, Myths &Legends
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The Festival of Summer’s End: Celtic Roots of Samhain
Samhain a shift in reality. The bright warmth of summer and the cold dark of winter never touched the Celtic people gently. They lived by the rhythm of the land; the boundary between summer and winter was sudden. At no other point in the year did life seem so fragile. During this time a flurry…
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The Autumn Equinox: A Magical Turning Point for Witches
The Autumn Equinox: A Magical Turning Point for Witches The autumn equinox is upon us, marking a significant turning point. Twice each year, the sun casts its light equally upon the northern and southern hemispheres, creating a perfect balance of day and night. These moments are known as equinoxes. The term “equinox” itself is derived…
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“Gentle Messages: How to Notice Signs in Everyday Life”
We often hear about messages from the world around us—subtle signs, repeated patterns, or small synchronicities that seem to carry meaning. Sometimes, it’s hard to recognise them when they first appear. It’s only when we pause, reflect, or write about them that the message becomes clear. I didn’t realise I had been receiving gentle messages…
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Preparing for Autumn: A Hedgewitch’s View
Autumn as a Hedgewitch’s Season Autumn has always been my favourite season. There is something in the shift of light, the deepening of colours, and the scent of damp earth that stirs both heart and spirit. The hedgerows grow heavy with berries, and the balance of day and night begins to turn. As a hedgewitch,…
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Ragwort: The Witch’s Weed and Fairy Steed
A Quiet Guest in My Garden In my garden, a small bunch of ragwort started growing. I have warned everyone to leave it well alone. To me it is most certainly a precious fairy flower. Favoured by the Fae In fairy lore, ragwort has long been considered a plant of the Otherworld. It’s said the…
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“Where the Fairy Queen Dwells: Janet’s Foss and the Legends of Malham dales”
Janet’s Foss – Where Water Whispers and Shadows Linger In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, where the limestone hills fold into secret hollows, lies Janet’s Foss — a waterfall that seems to pulse with ancient magic. The name “Foss” is Norse for “waterfall”, but this is no ordinary cascade. It tumbles from a moss-clad…
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Hedgewitch craft and Hedgeriding.
I have put off writing about hedgewitch craft and hedge-riding as it can be kind of confusing. I believe if you are interested in this side of witchcraft, it is better to study, read a lot, and then make your own path. Ask several hedge witches what a hedge witch is, and you will get…
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A witch’s Garden: Roses
Rose Lore: Myths and Legends. My roses I absolutely adore roses. I have a few growing, and I am hoping to create a small Victorian rose garden soon. My favourite rose is a David Austin one called Munstead Wood. The scent is of old English roses; it’s beautiful. I often use the petals to make…
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The concept of the “Witch Wound”
The concept of the “Witch Wound” has gained traction in recent years, particularly among those interested in spirituality, feminism, and ancestral healing. This intriguing notion suggests that there’s a collective trauma embedded in our cultural psyche, stemming from historical persecution of those accused of witchcraft. Let’s delve deeper into this concept, examining its potential origins,…
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A Hedge witch’s Guide to Working with The Morrigan
How the Morrigan First Caught My Attention The Morrigan came into my life many years ago. I had always been drawn to Celtic and Irish mythology and followed a Celtic path in my witchcraft, so of course I had read about her here and there. But I hadn’t really connected with her—until one day, a…