Category Archives: Magic

The Power Within

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

“Everything you need to know, you already know. It’s all inside of you. Centuries of knowledge reside within your cells. Never forget that.”–Augusten Burroughs, Toil and Trouble I’m currently reading this delightful book regarding Burrough’s witchy gifts. Interesting read, indeed. … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Ritual

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

This is the ritual we did at last night’s Welcoming Circle: ANCESTOR RITUAL CASTING THE CIRCLE—(Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials, adapted) Take up your wand or athame. Then walk around your designated area three times. The first time around, say: We take … Continue reading →

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The Herbcrafter’s Tarot

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

These days there are a zillion tarot decks out there ranging from the traditional Rider-Waite deck to pop-culture, trendy versions such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones. So why review this particular set of tarot cards? Well, if you’ve … Continue reading →

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September Full Moon: Raven Moon

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

September’s full moon is this coming Friday, September 14 at 12:33 AM ET. Native Americans call it the Harvest Moon if it falls nearest to the Fall Equinox, or Full Corn Moon if the Harvest Moon occurs in October. Some … Continue reading →

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Calendula: Solstice Flowers on Steroids

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

G/P/E Masculine, Sun, Fire Even if you don’t have a particularly green thumb, you can grow calendula in your garden. They love lots of sun and produce prolific amounts of beautiful yellow and orange blossoms that can be used for … Continue reading →

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The Wand of Moses?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

While I was in Milan, a panel on the outside of the Duomo caught my eye. It looked as if the person in the picture was wielding a wand. I captured the image and did some research when I returned … Continue reading →

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Sharks Teeth Meditation

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

Last summer I was at the beach toward the end of a tropical storm. The guy who took my bags to my hotel room told me it was a good time to look for fossilized sharks teeth, so that’s what … Continue reading →

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