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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,

Girdle Measuring

girdle measuring An old technique of magical Healing by wise women and men, Wizards and witches involving the measuring of the patient’s girdle or belt. Changes in girth revealed the presence of
25 July 2017

Goddess in Witchcraft

Goddess In contemporary Witchcraft, the Goddess embodies the very essence of the Craft: she is the Great mother, whose limitless fertility brings forth all life; she is mother Nature, the living biosphere
25 July 2017

Garters

Garters are ornaments with magical properties, and in contemporary Witchcraft, sometimes worn in various rituals and as badges of rank. Garters may have been used in rituals in Paleolithic times: an ancient
27 June 2017

Cocks

Symbols of light and goodness, cocks have been favoured birds of sacrifice to the gods. The cock is sacred and is associated with sun deities; it has the power to banish evil.
27 June 2017

Blood

Called the “river of life,” blood is identified with the soul and is the vehicle that carries the vital energy of the universe through the body. In Magic, blood is revered and
26 June 2017

BLACK ANIMALS

black animals A favoured shape-shifted form of the Devil and Demons, especially Demons who serve as the familiars of witches. Dogs and cats were the most common black animals mentioned as Demons
26 June 2017

BENANDANTI

The benandanti : Participants in the lingering remnants of an ancient agrarian cult in northern Italy, which came to the attention of the Inquisition in the late 16th century because of the
26 June 2017

Awen

Awen In Druidry, divine inspiration. “Awen” is Welsh for “gift of the gods” or “inspiration.” Awen is especially associated with the poetic inspiration that comes to the bard in trance or altered
26 June 2017

AMULETS

Amulets are objects imbued with magical properties that protect against bad luck, illness and evil. Amulets are universal and are answers to age-old needs: to be healthy; to be virile and fertile;
26 June 2017
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