BLASTING
Blasting is the ability of witches to interfere with or destroy the fertility of man, beast and crop. This malicious destruction was considered a common…
Month: July 2017
Blessed Be
In Wicca and Paganism, “blessed be” is a widely used salutation and parting in conversation and correspondence. A common variation is “bright blessings.” SEE ALSO:…
Book of Shadows
The book of shadows is in contemporary witchcraft and Wicca, a book of beliefs, rituals, Witchcraft laws and ethics, herbal and healing lore, incantations, chants,…
Bradley , Marion Zimmer
Marion Zimmer Bradley (1930-1999) Best selling science fiction and fantasy author and mentor of women in Wicca. Marion Zimmer Bradley’s novels carry such Wiccan themes…
BRASS
In folk Magic, brass is considered to be effective in repelling witches and evil spirits. It has been used in the making of numerous kinds…
Broom
A broom is a primary means of travel for witches, enabling them to travel at tremendous speed, according to lore. There are different origins of…
bruja/brujo
bruja/brujo The feminine and masculine names, respectively, for the witches of Mexico, Mesoamerica and Hispanic communities in the United States. Of the two, the bruja,…
Buckland, Raymond
Raymond Buckland (1934- ) English Witch called “the Father of American Witchcraft,” who introduced Witchcraft to America. After moving to the United States in 1962,…
Budapest, Z
Budapest, Z (1940- ) Founder of the first feminist witches’ coven and the main branch of Dianic Wicca. Z Budapest (her feminist name) was born…
Burroughs, George
GeorgeBurroughs (d. 1692) Minister accused of witchcraft and executed in the Salem Witches hysteria in Massachusetts in 1692 to 1693. George Burroughs served as minister…
