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Drawing Down the Moon – History and How It’s Done

Drawing down the moon is an ancient ritual of drawing the Goddess or Triple Goddess within. While the practice is ancient, many Neo-Pagan and Revivalist…

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Brief History and Use of Witch Bottles

I first learned about witch bottles when I moved to an old farm in Berks County, Pennsylvania. This was back in the late 1980s. As…

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Pendulums for Practical Divination and Dowsing

Of all the tools used for divination and dowsing, pendulums may be possibly one of the simplest to learn how to use. But what exactly…

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Crystal Ball Scrying and Divination

Scrying with a crystal ball takes practice and patience, but it can be learned by anyone who sets their mind to it. The crystal ball…

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Knot Magic, Superstitions, and Myths

Knot magic is a type of magic that focuses on knots. One can use it for various purposes, including protection, healing, binding, and energy work….

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Hecate – Queen of Witches

Hecate is one of the most powerful and well-known goddesses in the witch community. She is the queen of witches and is often invoked for…

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Athame – Origin and Ritual Use of the Athame

The athame can be a sword, knife, or dagger. It is not used for blood sacrifice – at least not in today’s magical societies. Instead…

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Magical Charms – A History of Chants and Incantations

Magical charms can be both an object, such as a small bell, or a sort of magical prayer spoken out loud to bring the desired…

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History of the Witches’ Cauldron

The history of the witches’ cauldron is a long and varied one, with many different interpretations and uses throughout the ages.  Celtic Origins of the…

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The Ouija Board: History and How to Use It

A Ouija board is a flat board with the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, and the words “yes” and “no” printed on it….

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