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What Makes a Witch
This is not the kind of post I usually write, but at the moment, I feel there is a bit of an issue. I have seen a lot recently on social media about witchcraft. Some people are confused about whether they can actually be a witch, and others seem to think that certain things make…
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Embracing the Light: Imbolc Magic
As winter’s chill begins to wane and the promise of spring lingers in the air, many around the world prepare to celebrate Imbolc, a fire festival. Imbolc or Imbolg is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1 through sundown on February 2. Imbolc literally means’in the belly’, and its focus is rebirth and new life. It…
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Croxden Abbey: Shadows Among the Ruins
The Founding of Croxden Abbey. Croxden Abbey was founded in 1176 by Bertram III de Verdun, who granted land to a group of Cistercian monks from Aunay-sur-Odon in Normandy. The site was chosen for its water and fertile land to support farming, but it was far enough away from the busy town and trade routes.…