Category: Witchcraft

Bibliomancy, also known as sortilege, involves interpreting messages from randomly selected passages in books to gain insights into the future. While it shares similarities with…

High magic, often contrasted with low or “folk” magic, is a term used to categorize a form of magical practice that is ceremonial and complex….

Ancient curses have fascinated humanity for centuries. The intriguing and often bizarre inscriptions reveal the human desire for justice, revenge, and protection.  In this post…

Contagious magic is a concept within the study of magic and religion that says objects or individuals can affect each other through physical contact or…

Imitative magic, also known as sympathetic magic, operates on the principle that like produces like or that an effect resembles its cause. This form of…

Defensive magic refers to a category of magical practices aimed at protecting, warding off, or neutralizing negative influences, threats, or attacks. The negative forces can…

The association between herbal medicine and witches or witchcraft has deep historical roots that span various cultures and time periods. This connection primarily arises from…

To fully appreciate the term’s depth, we must first look to its origins. “Heathen” paints a picture of early European societies, ones that thrived before…

Hazel branches carry stories of magic, divinity, and wisdom. This blog post embarks on a fascinating journey to explore the multifaceted roles of hazel rods…

Dactylomancy might not be as well known as tarot reading or palmistry, but this ancient method of divination holds a unique place in the pantheon…