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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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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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Happy Mabon 2018

Posted on 20/09/2018 by Isabella

Creating an altar is one of our favourite ways to celebrate Mabon. Continue reading →

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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Tansy

Posted on 18/09/2018 by Isabella

You can repel ants and beetles from your home by planting Tansy around it. Continue reading →

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The Magickal Linden Tree…or Lime Tree

Posted on 04/09/2018 by Isabella

Honey from the flowers is considered the best flavoured in the world. Continue reading →

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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Enchanter’s Nightshade

Posted on 28/08/2018 by Isabella

It is not related to other nightshades such as the deadly nightshade. Continue reading →

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Category Archives: traditional witchcraft

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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Feuille-morte

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Happy Mabon 2018

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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Tansy

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The Magickal Linden Tree…or Lime Tree

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From the Wortcunner’s Cabinet – Enchanter’s Nightshade

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