Myths & legends
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Mugwort: The Dream Herb of Witches and Wanderers
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is more than just a common plant growing wild in hedgerows, wastelands, and along footpaths across Europe. For millennia, it has been revered as a herb of protection, vision, and liminal journeying. For hedgewitches and herbalists, mugwort can be one of the most potent tools in the witch’s cabinet, rooted in ancient…
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Apples, Otherworlds, and Ancient Magic
Apples are far more than a simple autumn fruit, they carry deep roots in UK folklore and mythology, echoing stories of magic, wisdom, and the veil between worlds. We all know the fairy tale of Snow White, the poisoned apple given to her by the evil queen. Apples have long carried that double meaning of…
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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 cliff…
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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,…
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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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Meeting Modron: A Mother Goddess of Endurance and Renewal
How Modron First Came Into My Awareness I came across Modron many moons ago while reading about Welsh mythology. It was the stories of Morgan La Fay that first brought her to my attention. Who Modron Is Modron’s name literally means Mother in Old Welsh, and she appears in the Mabinogion, the medieval Welsh collection…