Traditionally, Samhain is celebrated by our cousins in the northern hemisphere from the 31st of October to the 1st of November. Down in the southern hemisphere however, our seasons are offset by 6 months, so we do things around the 30th of April to the 1st of May instead, marking the end of the harvest season, and the transition into […]
Though many of us do it on a day-to-day basis, driving can be a treacherous activity. Between misdirection, road rage, upkeep and maintenance, driving is often a stressful component of everyday life. It’s costly too, especially if you encounter the bad luck of having your car broken into, vandalised or even stolen. Coupled with safe driving, this spell not only lends protection […]
Confidence ebbs and flows, often in ways we can’t control. Sometimes commitments overshadow our outlook, causing confidence to deteriorate. Other times, we are affected by the unkind words of others. We can even feel down on ourselves without a particular cause! Regardless of the reason, we all need a little boost sometimes. This spell is great for when your confidence […]
Everyone knows that New Years is a great marker for starting afresh. While the night itself is often celebrated with festivities and partying, the first months of the year make for a great opportunity to move past aspects in our lives that could be holding us back. Taking the time to look inward and evaluate the goals we intend to […]
Moonstone has been one of my favourite gemstones for as long as I can remember. I have always felt drawn to it, and often will keep a moonstone pendant or stone on me throughout the day. It’s not only a beautiful and varied stone, but an incredibly versatile one. In ancient history, the Romans believed moonstone was the solidified shards […]
Sigils are, in the most basic sense, personal symbols that are imbued with the magick and intentions of the user. Much like ancient runic alphabets, sigils have many uses and can be inscribed into objects or tools of magick, worn as amulets or given as gifts. However, unlike established magickal alphabets, sigils represent a goal or word that is connected to […]
Rosemary is one amazing herb. According to legend, it was draped around the Greek goddess Aphrodite when she rose from the sea and the Virgin Mary was said to have spread her blue garments over a rosemary bush, turning the white flowers blue. It has been used throughout history as a decorative plant, as a cooking herb, as medicine and […]
Colour is an amazing thing. It speaks to our minds and bodies and shapes our emotions and moods. It can energise us or drain us, cheer us up or calm us down. In Wicca, we recognise this as a special type of Magick, and over time have come to understand the mystic properties of the shades that form the visible […]
We all have nightmares from time to time, but reoccurring nightmares that begin to encroach on valuable rest can become a real problem. I suffer occasionally from bouts of nightmares, usually when I’m at my most stressed! But luckily I’ve found that crafting a spell pouch is a simple and effective way of keeping nightmares at bay. The physical size of […]
We are living in unprecedented times. Walking around with friends or at work, I hear bits and pieces of the same conversation. What will the world look like now? What will happen to us? What about the economy? What about…? Even people who usually avoid conversations about topics like politics, environmental causes and global health policy are left with uncertainties […]