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Blessed Imbolc 2021
By Isabella @TheWandCarver Instagram: @thewandcarver Imbolc is a sabbat which is celebrated roundly by most Wiccan folk. As it happens, all the sabbats seem to be celebrated more so by those who identify as Wiccan than any other neo-Pagan group. … Continue reading
Posted in folklore, imbolc, Ireland, Pagan, Sabbats, Uncategorized, Wiccan, Witch
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Happy Imbolc 2020!
Did you know that St Brigid is the patron saint of brewing? Continue reading
Posted in Business, Celtic Tradition, Fire, folklore, imbolc, Ireland, Magic, Magickal, Pagan, Uncategorized, Wiccan, Witch, Witchcraft
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The Magickal Acacia Tree
Osiris was the first god to be born from under the Acacia tree Continue reading
Posted in Air, Business, Egypt, folklore, healing, Health, Litha, Magic, Magickal, magickal trees, occult, Osiris, Pagan, sorcery, Uncategorized, Witch, Witchcraft, Zeus
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Midsummer – Happy Litha 2019
… the fire ceremony has roots in Guatemala as a Mayan ritual Continue reading
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The Magickal Cherry Tree
… in the Highlands it was once taboo to use Cherry wood… Continue reading
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From the Wortcunners Cabinet – Heather
Heather is useful for opening the portals to the world of Fae. Continue reading
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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Juniper Berries
Juniper Berries are good for increasing psychic powers Continue reading
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Happy Imbolc 2019!
We’re all very tired of the winter cold, the grey days… Continue reading
Posted in Business, Celtic Tradition, Climate Change, Earth, Fire, folklore, imbolc, Magic, Sabbats
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The Magickal Jasmine Tree
Jasmine is also believed to bring prophetic dreams and enhance psychic abilities. Continue reading
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Speaking of Witch Wands & Magickal Things 