The leaves are changing, and the veil is thinning. Spirits good and evil come through to the land of the living, roam the streets and maybe stop by and pay you a visit. It’s SPOOKY SEASON! By far my favorite time of year! The weather is perfect (at least here…
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Rosemary Magical Properties
Rosemary is probably the most common herb you hear about. Low maintenance and easy to grow (unless you are me, HA HA). But all jokes aside, this herb is used for a multitude of things. You can use it in the kitchen, use it medically and use it magically. In…
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Dandelion Magical Properties
Remember when you were a child, and you would pick those white puffy weeds making a wish and trying to blow all the little puffs away for your wish to come true? Ah yes, the simple times. Well, I am sure you are already aware, but those little puff balls…
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Urban Witch
City life can be a challenge for a practicing witch. Although it may be challenging in some ways, it is not impossible to practice your craft while living in the big city. An urban witch is creative. Small spaces, not a lot of quiet (if any), and resources are more…
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Lavender Magical Properties
Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is a flower we all know and love. It has a familiar aroma and is linked to aiding with anxiety and depression. Although this flower takes time to grow to its full potential, it is well worth the wait for what benefits it provides. Lavender’s health and…
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Mabon the Autumn Equinox
I don’t know about you, but Fall is my all-time favorite season! The cooler days (hello sweater weather!), the beautiful fall colors, and of course that means that Halloween is around the corner (insert happy dance here). This also means that Mabon is upon us. What is Mabon? Mabon, also…
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Chamomile Magical Properties
Chamomile is one of those plants that we all can picture in our heads when we hear its name. Those cute little yellow disc centers with little white flowers. Like baby daisies. Perfect for making a soothing tea or some homemade soap. Chamomile holds many magical properties as well as…
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Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh (loo-nah-sah) is a Gaelic festival, the first of three harvests. Plants are producing their fruits, and many should be ready or almost ready to harvest at this time. Even if you do not garden, you too can still celebrate this holiday, and you really should (I explain more below)….
Witches Ladder
The witches ladder is a braiding practice used in folk magic and witchcraft. This type of knot magic has many uses and can be customized to something specific to the witch creating it. What is a witches ladder? A witches ladder is a tool used by witches to make changes…
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Chaos Witch
Do you like going against the grain? Push the limits, bend the rules, basically move to the beat of your own drum? Do you believe there are no rules in life or magic? Then you may be a chaos witch. However, this path is not for everyone. It requires tons…