Magical Hearth has been sitting quietly for a long time. Not abandoned exactly. More like a room in a house you still love, but stopped using. The furniture stayed. The walls remembered. The dust settled politely and waited. For years, life asked for other things. Health. Healing. Fear. Learning new languages I never wanted to … Continue reading Dusting Off the Hearth
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Tarot and the Home
Tarot cards can be associated with various aspects of life, including the home and family. Here are some common correspondences between Tarot cards and the home: The Fool: New beginnings, a fresh start, a blank slate. In the context of the home, this card may symbolize a move to a new residence or the start … Continue reading Tarot and the Home
History of Runes
The history of runes can be traced back to the 1st century AD, in the northern part of Europe, specifically Scandinavia, the British Isles and Frisia. The earliest form of runes were used as a writing system for the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples, and were used for a variety of purposes, including divination, record-keeping, and … Continue reading History of Runes
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Simple Steps To Improving Your Life
Manifesting and the Law of Attraction Visit any bookstore, online or at the mall, and you'll find walls of self-help books jammed with countless methods to improve your life...enough reading material to keep you busy for years. However, when it comes to improving your life, the simpler you keep things, the faster you will manifest … Continue reading Simple Steps To Improving Your Life
Caul-Bearers
Once in a while, a baby is born with a caul, or veil on its head or encased in it. This is a natural membrane, but has folklore an beliefs attached to the occurrence. My own great uncle was born with a caul and spent his nearly ninety years telling of this feeling or that … Continue reading Caul-Bearers
Herbs and Their Properties
Alfalfa - a feminine herb, ruled by Venus and earth as its element.Alfalfa, either fresh sprout or dried, is used in food to bring money into the home and ward off the effects of illness. Its tiny delicate strands, when spread out in a small dish, dry to create an interwoven web, ensuring protection against … Continue reading Herbs and Their Properties
Ten Ways To Celebrate Spring
Learn the scientific explanation for the Equinox. We all learned it as children, but perhaps we need a refresher now and again. The different paths each celebrate a new and fresh world awakening, in some way or another. Begin your celebration by adding to your store of knowledge. It serves to enrich faith. Repot your … Continue reading Ten Ways To Celebrate Spring
How To Create A Spiritual Temple
Sacred space is perhaps something that few of us actually feel we have the area to accommodate. We think in terms of a room or corner of a room that, once cleansed, would feel perfect for our spiritual work. However, sacred space is a “must have” for any who consider meditation or spiritual work a … Continue reading How To Create A Spiritual Temple
Stones and Crystals
All herb, stones, crystals and minerals from the Earth have vibratory rates differing from anything else in the universe. The inherent energy of crystals and stones is not only a healing energy but an enhancement to your own. This energy is not a matter of faith in a particular “earth based” religion, nor is it … Continue reading Stones and Crystals
Samhain Unveiled
Samhain, the most mystical and magical time of year for Wiccans, Witches and Pagans of many paths. The celebration of the New Year and Feast of the Dead, mark the basis for the festival. The modern Hallowe'en has grown from this pagan holiday. Pumpkins carved and lit to scare evil away, light the path home … Continue reading Samhain Unveiled
Step Into The Night
I’ve been talking to pagans for more years than I can currently remember. Hearing their ideas and thoughts; letting their energies flow through me, enriching my own experiences as a pagan and witch. The one rather common factor among many new pagans is their overwhelming sunshine. By that I mean, the light of their newfound … Continue reading Step Into The Night
Basic Scent and Flavor Guide
Scent can create a powerful atmosphere. For meditation, magic, creativity and healing. A particular scent can evoke memories, primal desires and calm. Scent is more a part of life than many realize. The following is a basic guide to scents. Jasmine As a well-used scent, Jasmine provides strength in matters of spiritual love and money. … Continue reading Basic Scent and Flavor Guide
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