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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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Strange Christmas Tales and Traditions.
When we think of a time when scary tales are told, we instantly think of Halloween. However, this has not always been the case. Christmas also had its own share of spooky stories. During the Victorian era, the art of storytelling took on a particularly eerie charm, with ghost stories becoming a beloved tradition, especially…
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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’…
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Exploring the Folklore of Apple Blossoms and Apples in Witchcraft
In the realm of witchcraft, the apple tree holds a special place of reverence and significance. From the delicate beauty of its blossoms to the nourishing fruit it bears, the apple tree is steeped in symbolism, folklore, and magical properties that have captivated practitioners for centuries. In astrology, the apple is associated with the planet…
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The spirits of Loftus Hall – Part two.
In part one, we looked at the Legend of Loftus Hall which involved Anne Tottenham. If you have not read Part one click here. Do ghostly goings-on still happen at Loftus Hall? It seems so. But before we look into that, I think we need to take a quick look into the history of the…
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The legend of Loftus Hall- Part one
This is the tale of Loftus hall, which is located in Hooks head, County Wexford, Ireland. See the video of the legend first, then below, we will discuss all the facts we know and possible theories. See here for more on the spirits of Loftus Hall. As with many legends like the one above there…
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Bolingbroke Castle and the shape-shifting witch.
Bolingbroke Castle. After coming back from a day trip to the seaside, we saw a sign for Bolingbroke Castle and decided to take a look. Bolingbroke Castle is located in Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, England. A brief history. The Saxons first fortified the area in the 6th and 7th centuries. The 12th century saw the Normans build…
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The Green Children Of Woolpit
In the 12th century, two children appeared mysteriously in a sleepy village in England.There was something very peculiar about the children, they both had green skin! The Green Children Our story begins in the village of Woolpit. From documented accounts of the story, we can conclude that the event happened between 1135-1154. The mysterious arrival…