Category: Witch Glossary

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…

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:…

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…

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,…

Cakes-and-wine (also cakes-and-ale) is in Wicca and Paganism, a relaxed sharing of refreshments, conversation, dancing and singing that follows rituals, circles, seasonal celebrations (see Wheel…

The Canon Episcopi was one of the most important ecclesiastical documents of the Middle Ages was the Canon Episcopi, ca. 900, which defined witchcraft as…

caul Amniotic fetal membrane that sometimes clings to a newborn’s head or body after birth. Being born with a caul, or veil, has significance in…

Charge of the Goddess In Wicca, a poetic and inspiring address given by the Goddess to her worshipers through her intermediary, the coven high priestess.…

A corn dolly is a ritual doll, or variation of a poppet, used in traditional seasonal rites for fertility of the land. The corn dolly…

A cowan is in Wicca, a non-witch, a person who has not been initiated into the Craft (see Initiation). The word is an old Scottish…