Category Archives: Magickal

What Wood is Best for Making a Wand, Part One

Posted on 06/12/2018 by Isabella

when you buy a “hand-turned” wand from some manufacturers you are buying a wood block which has been machine turned Continue reading →

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The Magickal Fir Tree

Posted on 29/11/2018 by Isabella

Douglas Fir has been growing in Great Britain since around 1827 when it was introduced to the UK in 1827 Continue reading →

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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Poppy

Posted on 06/11/2018 by Isabella

In the Victorian Language of Flowers, Poppies symbolise sleep, and imagination 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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The Magickal Chestnut Tree

Posted on 09/10/2018 by Isabella

For blessing a new home to attract abundance and prosperity place a bowlful of Sweet Chestnuts…. Continue reading →

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Feuille-morte

Posted on 02/10/2018 by Isabella

“To make a countryman understand what feuille-morte colour signifies, it may suffice to tell him, it is the colour of withered leaves in autumn. “ Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Magickal

What Wood is Best for Making a Wand, Part One

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The Magickal Fir Tree

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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Poppy

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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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The Magickal Chestnut Tree

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Feuille-morte

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