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Valentine’s Day and Self-Love: A Witch’s Guide to Nurture the Inner You
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the world is filled with red hearts, roses, and declarations of love. While this holiday may be traditionally focused on romantic relationships, it’s important to remember that love is not limited to just one type of relationship. Whether you are single or in a relationship, this guide will offer valuable tips…
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How to reclaim your power: A Witch’s Guide to Empowerment
In the ever-turning wheel of life, we witches sometimes find ourselves feeling drained, disconnected, or simply out of sorts. Perhaps the mundane world has taken its toll, or we’ve unwittingly allowed our power to seep away through doubt or fear. Whatever the cause, it’s high time we address the art of reclaiming our innate magical…
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How to Banish the Dreaded January Blues: A Witches Guide.
As the festive season comes to an end and the reality of returning to our daily routines sets in, it’s no wonder that many of us experience the dreaded January blues. We have been surviving dark and dreary days for centuries, and with a little bit of magic and a lot of self-care, we can…
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The Solitary Path of the Hedge Witch: Nurturing Your Craft Through Introversion
Often perceived as a solitary practitioner, a hedge witch embodies a unique blend of introversion and magical practice. This blog post explores how embracing solitude can enhance your craft, offering insights into the practices, philosophies, and benefits of walking this solitary path. Understanding the Hedge Witch The term “Hedge Witch” historically refers to practitioners who…
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The Case for Tiny Changes in the New Year
As we enter a new year, it is natural to feel the pressure of making big resolutions and setting ambitious goals.However, in the mist of all this hype, it is important to remember the value of small changes. In this blog post, we will explore the case for focusing on tiny changes in the new…
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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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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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Samhain: The Witch’s New Year.
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, we approach Samhain. Celebrated on the 31st October, Samhain marks the Witch’s New Year and the beginning of the dark half of the year. The Essence of Samhain Samhain, pronounced’sow-in’, means ‘Summer’s End’. Many believe it is a time when the veil between our world…
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Title: Embracing the Dark Goddess: A Hedge witch’s Guide to Working with The Morrigan
In Irish mythology, the Morrigan stands as a powerful and enigmatic figure. She is the Goddess of war, fate, prophecy, and sovereignty, embodying the aspects of death and transformation. This post explores ways to honour and work with The Morrigan in your spiritual practice. Who is The Morrigan? The Morrigan, frequently referred to as . ‘great queen’…