As we already know, anyone can become a witch with enough practice. But are there some who have a natural tie to magic?
Continue reading Can You Be Born A Witch? (Pagan And Witch FAQ)
There are many myths about witches out there. One of the most prevalent myths is that witches must be born a witch, or have some innate power. I’m here to tell you that isn’t true.
The simple fact is that anyone can become a witch.
Continue reading Can Anyone Become A Witch? (Pagan And Witch FAQ)
Fantasy depictions of witchcraft tend to have a historical tie to them. Rather than relying on Latin spells and eyes of newt, modern witches use technology and even emojis in their spells.
Continue reading How Is Witchcraft Practiced In The Modern World? (Pagan And Witch FAQ)
In all cultures and all religions, giving thanks for what you have and what you are given is important. Many cultures have a Thanksgiving ritual to celebrate the harvest of the year. This is true for pagans and witches as much as it is for anyone else.
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There are many controversies surrounding the American holiday of Thanksgiving. From its racist and genocidal past, some find it hard to celebrate this holiday.
Thanksgiving is also controversial for some Christians because of its possible ties to certain pagan holidays. But do the similarities between two holidays make Thanksgiving pagan? Or do the similarities simply have to do with a common theme that is important to all humans?
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Samhain is upon us, and one of the activities that witches do on this spooky holiday is try to divine the future. This spell asks Hekate to protect you while you try to see the future. Hekate’s power is especially strong at this time of year.
This spell does not need to be done on Halloween, as Samhain is more of a season than a specific day. You can perform this spell until mid-November and have exceptional results.
Continue reading Call on Hekate To See The Future This Samhain
What’s happening in the world of witchcraft for Samhain 2019? Check out these articles and blog posts before you party for Halloween!
Wired – I wouldn’t say I agree with the premise of this article’s title, but I do think Trump has inspired a renewal in cultural magic. Witchcraft has been on the rise for years, but magic performed by large numbers of people wasn’t quite as common as it was when ancient pagans were practicing.
Continue reading Witchcraft Roundup For Samhain 2019
While there are so many benefits of being a solitary witch, it also comes with hurdles that must be overcome. I am a solitary witch, so I know that it can be hard to perform magic without a group of people to work with! You might also lose sight of your beliefs or magical practice, or hit a research block. The tips below should help you to overcome these problems.
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When you go to the new age store, do you sometimes stare at the pretty bundles of sage? They’re wrapped up intricately, sometimes with other dried herbs like lavender. It’s such a pretty sight, but they leave you with questions.
What do you use that sage for? What is the purpose of sage, and when should you burn it?
Continue reading When Should A Witch Burn Sage?
This guide to palmistry comes from an interesting book published in 1885 called The Witches’ Dream Book; And Fortune Teller by A. H. Noe.
I have made very few edits to the text, mostly fixing spelling issues and improving readability by shortening paragraphs. Otherwise, this excerpt is an accurate view into the practice of palm reading from the 1800s.
Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide To Palmistry, Or Chiromancy
