Category Archives: Celtic Tradition

From the Wortcunners Cabinet – Heather

Posted on 21/02/2019 by Isabella

Heather is useful for opening the portals to the world of Fae. Continue reading →

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Happy Imbolc 2019!

Posted on 31/01/2019 by Isabella

We’re all very tired of the winter cold, the grey days… Continue reading →

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Samhain, The End of Harvest and Witches New Year

Posted on 30/10/2018 by Isabella

,…Samhain is an original Gaelic celebration spelled Sammhuin in Scots Gaelic… Continue reading →

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Folklore of the Blackthorn – Dark Crone of the Woods

Posted on 23/10/2018 by Isabella

His ghost, along with the infamous Blackthorn staff, is still said to haunt the Edinburgh West Bow district. Continue reading →

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Understanding English Witchcraft

Posted on 14/08/2018 by Isabella

The cunning woman or man of the time knew when to plant and when to reap… Continue reading →

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The Magickal Hackberry Tree

Posted on 10/07/2018 by Isabella

Hackberry [Celtis occidentalis] is a member of the Elm family. Continue reading →

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The Magick of Heather

Posted on 19/06/2018 by Isabella

… but if you think of Beltane as passionate, think of Litha as the after party! Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Celtic Tradition

From the Wortcunners Cabinet – Heather

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Happy Imbolc 2019!

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Samhain, The End of Harvest and Witches New Year

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Folklore of the Blackthorn – Dark Crone of the Woods

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Understanding English Witchcraft

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The Magickal Hackberry Tree

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The Magick of Heather

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