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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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Autumn Magic: A Witch’s Guide to Wellbeing
There is something about autumn that appeals to many witches. As the nights get darker and the veil gets thinner, we become more attuned to the other side. There is also something quite magical and mystical about it. As we look around us, we see that nature slows down during the autumn months. In the…
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Embracing Your Authentic Self: A guide for Witches
Sometimes, we may encounter people who question our practices or label them as “fake.” We may also face judgement and criticism based on our appearance, beliefs, or the way we choose to express ourselves. It can also be disheartening and hurtful when people throw angry words at us for no apparent reason. However, it is…
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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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” How to Connect with energies of Dusk and Dawn”
“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me want to dream.”- Vincent Van Gogh From dusk to dawn As the sun sets below the horizon and twilight covers the land, a mystical change takes place. It is a time when nocturnal creatures come to life and…
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Embracing Your Power: The Witch’s Guide to Setting Boundaries and Speaking Your Truth
For too much of my life I’ve apologized when I wasn’t wrong, all to make a situation better. I’m not going to be that person anymore – Samantha King-Holmes In the world of witchcraft, we are often taught to harness our inner power, connect with our intuition, and embrace our authenticity. However, one aspect that…
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Embracing the Wild: A Hedgewitch’s Journey to Communing with Nature’s Spirits”
One of the most important aspects of hedge witchcraft, or indeed any witchcraft practice, is developing a relationship with the spirits that dwell in your local environment. These spirits can be found in the trees, rivers, woodlands, even the local park and other natural features of the land. By taking the time to connect with…
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Harnessing the Power of movement for Mental Health”
Monday, May 13, through Sunday, May 19, 2024, is Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation announced that “Movement: moving for our mental health” is the theme. The Power of Movement in Witchcraft Movement and exercise play a vital role in witchcraft, as they help us connect with the natural rhythms of the earth…
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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…