The Holly King
The Holly King was one of the sacrificial gods of the ancient Celtic cultures.
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Winter’s oldest celebration
The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice (also known as Yule) is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the…
The worldwide lore of the shooting star
Some scholars speculate, based on common legends between various cultures around the globe, that the old practice…
Some helpful herbs for Arthritis
Arthritis is the disorder of the joints of a body where the joints undergo swelling and results in substantial…
The witch who rivaled Nostradamus
Said to be the spawn of the devil himself and possessed with great powers of prophetic insight, Mother Shipton was…
Winter Bath Ritual For Yuletide
During the Winter Solstice/Christmas Season we often place too much emphasis on celebrating and sharing this joyous…
Winter Solstice Spell and Ritual
Here's a couple of ideas for your winter solstice spells and rituals. Gather your supplies: Small Amount of…
8 Quick Spells with the Wishing Leaf
Quick, powerful spells need to be a huge part of any Witch's toolkit. Among our preferred herbs for quick spells is…
The Witches of Lancashire
Woodcut of witches flying, from Mathers' Wonders of the Invisible World (1689) and used in an 18th-century…
Holiday Relaxation Spell
Take some time today to de-stress: Fill a bowl with water and a floating candle. Light the candle and gaze into the…
Three New Mexico Witches
Three women were known as the Morales Witches living in San Rafael, New Mexico had a large impact on their…
Native American Zuni Witchcraft
Like many other indigenous tribes of the United States, the Zuni believed in magic and witchcraft. For the Zuni,…
Tamsin Blight, Cornwall’s Cunning Woman
Tamsin Blight (aka Tammy Blee or Tamson) the so-called “White Witch of Helston”, was undoubtedly the greatest of…
Rosemary and witches
Witches and Rosemary Rosemary is male in nature and ruled by Leo, the element fire and the sun (or Moon, depending…
The Winter Solstice and Yule
Of the eight seasonal points on the wheel of the year, the solstices are the best known. In summer, we are…