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Silver in Witchcraft

Silver has long held a special place in magical traditions, particularly among modern Pagans and Witches. It is deeply connected to the Moon, the feminine principle, and the energy of the Goddess—especially
13 November 2017

Tears

According to folk belief, witches are unable to shed tears. The origins of this belief may be found in the tears shed over the crucifixion of Christ and a statement by St. Bernard (1091–1153) that the tears of the humble
2 March 2018

OWLS

The owl is associated with death, sorcery and the dark underside of life. To the ancient

Fetish

A fetish is an object believed to embody spirits or be inhabited by, or attached to,

Curandero / Curandera

A curanderoor a curanderaare medicine men and women of Mexico, Mesoamerica and Hispanic communities. The curandero and curandera have a different healing function than their counterparts, the brujo and bruja (male and
25 July 2017

Devil Fish

A devil fish is a type of ray fish used by Mexican witches (brujas or brujos) in the casting of spells. When dried, the Devil fish resembles a man with a horned
25 July 2017

DEVIL’S MARK

Devil’s mark : According to witch-hunters, the Devil always permanently marked the bodies of his initiates to seal their pledge of obedience and service to him. He marked them by raking his
25 July 2017

EGG TREE

An egg tree is a charm against witches. The egg tree is a dead bush with the limbs cropped, decorated with dozens or perhaps hundreds of blown eggs. The bush is set
25 July 2017

Elder

An elder is in Paganism and Wicca, one who has attained a high level of respect for his or her experience and skill. In Wicca, an elder does not necessarily have to
25 July 2017

ESBAT

An esbat is the regular meeting of a coven of Witches at which religious worship is conducted, business is discussed and Magic and healing work is done. The frequency of esbats depends on the
25 July 2017

Familiars

Familiars are in folklore, low-ranking Demons in constant attention to witches for the purpose of carrying out spells and bewitchments. Familiars usually assumed animal forms — CATS, TOADS, OWLS, mice and dogs
25 July 2017

Flying

flying A belief during the witch hunts, that the Devil, his Demons and witches could transport themselves and others through the air. Flying (also called transvection) was done with the aid of
25 July 2017

GARLIC

Garlic is a protection against witches, Demons, vampires, the Evil Eye and other dark supernatural forces, and an ingredient in folk healing remedies. Garlands of garlic worn around the neck or hung
25 July 2017

Witching Hour

The witching hour is according to superstition, the time of night when Ghosts, Fairies, and other supernatural beings are about on earth and are most likely to be encountered. By the strictest
25 July 2017
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