The besom or the witch’s broom is a humble and apparently common household object. It became associated with witchcraft at a time when it was believed that witches concealed their wands among the bristles of their brooms and consequently used them to fly on them to their nocturnal gatherings and sabbaths. It was believed that […]
Bone Magick: Or Using Bones, Fangs, Feathers, Claws, and Shells in Animal Magick and Ancestor Work
Bones, fangs, feathers, claws, and shells are potent tools for animal magick and ancestral communion, as I’ve mentioned in the articles dedicated to said subjects. However, I find it absolutely necessary to state in this article as well, that animal remains should be treated with respect, they should be ethically acquired and I do not […]
Cord Magick with Stinging Nettle Thread
As we’ve learned so far, there are many things you can do with the Stinging Nettle – the fire in the garden, such as the Healing Fire Tea, the Rejuvenation Elixir, and Fairy Tail Hair Tonic. It’s pretty self-spoken that these methods of using the common nettle require a holistic approach. This way you can […]
Ancestral Magick and Communion with the Cult of the Ancestors
Ancestral magick, ancestor work, or as I call it, “ancestral communion”, holds a sacred and central place in my belief system and practice. I revere it just as much as I do natural and animal magick. The essence of these three pillars of magick are an inherent part of the natural and metaphysical world, and […]