Category: Witchcraft
Names of Those Executed During the Salem Witch Trials of 1692
The Salem witch trials of 1692 were a series of court trials and convictions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. The trials began…
Aberdeen Witches of Scotland: A Short History
In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, a number of people in the Scottish town of Aberdeen were accused of witchcraft and put on…
The Most Basic Necessities for Casting a Love Spell
There are many different love spells that can be used to attract love, or to cast a love spell on someone. The following are some…
9 Common Items Traditionally Used in Love Spells and Charms
There are many items that are traditionally used in love spells and charms. Some of these items are common, such as rose quartz, while others…
The power of the triangle symbol in magic and rituals
The triangle has long been a symbol of power in magic and rituals. It is said to represent the threefold nature of the divine, and…
How to cast a circle for rituals and ceremonies
A magic circle is a ritual space used in ceremonial magic. It is typically a circle drawn on the ground with chalk, or created using…
Useful and beautiful: Llewellyn’s Witches’ Calendar 2023
When I stepped into the occult shop in Historic Jim Thorpe, the last thing I had on my mind was a calendar for the new…
Enjoy the wonders of autumn with Llewellyn’s Little Book of Halloween
Every year, from August 1st to about mid-November, I am filled with a renewed desire to learn about our magical world and its history. When…
19 Strange Superstitions and Beliefs About the Midnight Hour
If you’ve ever wondered why people believe in the midnight hour, it’s because there are a lot of superstitions surrounding this time. For example, some…
1934 Report on Magic in Mexico – Superstitions and Mexican Voodoo Dolls
The following report, originally published in 1934, details the beliefs in magic during that time period in Mexico. While the article sometimes reminds readers to…
