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Understanding the Ogham Alphabet

Posted on 14/03/2019 by Isabella

Each Ogham letter has its own sound[s] to convey its meaning… Continue reading →

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What Wood is Best for Making a Wand – Part Two

Posted on 13/12/2018 by Isabella

…there are many only starting out who may be interested in a guideline of what might work best for them. Continue reading →

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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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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 Magick of Broom

Posted on 02/11/2017 by Isabella

A traditional rhyme from Sussex says: “Sweep the house with blessed Broom in May / sweep the head of the household away.” Continue reading →

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Samhain: The Magick of Blackthorn

Posted on 31/10/2017 by Isabella

Blackthorn is associated with death quite frequently. Samhain is the death of the old year whilst hailing in the new. Continue reading →

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Witch Bottle Necklace – Portable Protection

Posted on 02/10/2015 by Isabella

by Isabella @TheWandCarver The witch bottle has been used for household protection in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, as well as much of Europe for many centuries. Many a fireplace has been dug up under to find a bottle full … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: blackthorn

Understanding the Ogham Alphabet

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What Wood is Best for Making a Wand – Part Two

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What Wood is Best for Making a Wand, Part One

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Folklore of the Blackthorn – Dark Crone of the Woods

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The Magick of Broom

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Samhain: The Magick of Blackthorn

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Witch Bottle Necklace – Portable Protection

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