Your Yule altar is where you will work your magic through the Winter Solstice season. It’s a personal space where you can ground and center yourself even when the world around you is hectic. Setting up a basic Yule altar is quite simple and requires only a table and the tools you will use to…
The story of the goddess Ostara, or Eostre, begins with a medieval monk named Bede. She isn’t documented in any pagan sources and is only known through oral traditions and linguistic theories. To modern pagans, the goddess Ostara is a goddess of the dawn, spring, and fertility. Her legends involve typical Easter symbols like rabbits,…
Modern witches can only discern the meaning of Yule by looking at our history. Because early Christians were fascinated by old pagan traditions, many of these pre-Christmas traditions live on in modern times. What is the meaning of Yule for pagans and Wiccans? Yule is a holiday that taps into the eternal cycle of life…
It takes dedication to learn all the symbols and their meanings in Wicca. There are many symbols throughout all different forms of witchcraft. Even other forms of Wicca see symbols like the pentacle in different ways. Wiccan symbols represent aspects of our lives, reality, and the earth. For instance, Wiccan symbols represent the elements, masculine…
The herbal correspondences and magical properties of juniper make this plant super useful in witchcraft and paganism. The magical properties of juniper include cleansing, funerary rites, protection rituals, and removing evil spirits. What else can this sacred fire element plant be used for? The Magical Properties Of Juniper Juniper has strong cleansing properties in magic….
Do you want to learn how to write spells? Do you have a specific need that no spell has ever been written to address? First, what is a spell? A spell is the method by which one brings about their desires in reality, often taking the form of spoken words, mixed ingredients, and prayers to…
Pagan New Year traditions might look a lot like everyone else’s. Witches will do many of the same things that a secular person or Christian will do on New Year’s. But for us magical folks, these traditions take on a more sacred and witchy tone. Pagan New Year traditions include manifesting good things with the…
It’s no secret that the dark goddess Lilith is one of my favorite goddesses. Her dark nature and interesting history draws me back to her every day. There are many beautiful objects out there that can help you focus your devotion to this dark goddess. From candles to jewelry, choosing items that have been dedicated…
Pendulums and pendulum boards make awesome witch gifts for Yule! Pendulums are fun tools for witches that help them to make decisions and contact spirits. These pendulums and pendulum boards come from Etsy, where you can support small creative businesses and your fellow witches! So if you’re searching for Christmas presents or witch gifts for…
Yule is soon to be upon us, so why not grab some Etsy Christmas gift ideas? Pagans and witches love to celebrate during this holiday, just as much as anyone else! If you have witchy or new age friends, something on this list is sure to make them gasp with joy. From candles to crystals,…